I explore some of the issue that crypto has, these are both fundamental, and technical issues which may impact the adoption of crypto going forward.

Cryptocurrencies have faced much criticism such as being a method of money laundering and theft, but it also has other smaller criticisms such as the inability to recover lost keys.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

Today I discuss the history of Lightning Network, it's uses, and it's future.

Bitcoin is often known for being slow, and being expensive. Transactions can take up to an huor to be confirmed, which is too long for most cases, not to mention the costs associated with all transactions. That's where Lightning Network comes in, it is a solution built on top of Bitcoin to directly solve the scalability issue by minimising costs and transactions times.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

A Bitcoin ETF is an exchange-traded fund comprised of bitcoin or assets related to Bitcoin's price. They are traded on a traditional exchange instead of a cryptocurrency exchange.  In the past the SEC has approved Bitcoin Futures ETFs, but is hesistant on Bitcoin Spot ETFs.

Today we discuss the differences between them and the current state of Bitcoin based investments.

(Not financial advice)

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

The UK Tax season started in the first week of April. The UK splits crypto tax into mainly capital gains tax and income tax. Capital gains tax is subject to more rules to do with the cost basis of your crypto, whereas certain crypto interactions fall into income tax. I delve deeper into all these topics and discuss some nuances.

Disclaimer: I am not a tax expert. Please consult a tax professional regarding how much you may be liable to pay.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Real estate is a $10.5T gloabal industry, and is one that many people look to invest in. However, it can require a large upfront cost in the form of a down payment, or you resort to investing in a REIT where you have no say in the properties at hand. Lofty.ai is a platform which lets users invest in real estate from as little as $50 and get access to rental income and appreciation.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Binance Blockchain Week is a yearly opportunity for some of the greatest minds in the blockchain space to cme together to discuss the issues facing them and the industry as a whole including regulation, current state of applications, and future plans. Today I give an overview of this week's events, discussing the ideas that were presented to help give us an understanding of where the space is.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Estonia is one of the world's leaders in implementing blockchain at a national level, they've been at it since 2007 and they've done an amazing job of it. So many of their national services such as healthcare and insurance is all organised by the KSI blockchain. I also look at Estonia's cybersecurity stance and the ways they're implementing it through E-ID, X-road, and the KSI blockchain.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

The summer of 2021 was called DeFi Summer, and for good reason. We saw the Total Value Locked (TVL) during this time skyrocket as new platforms emerged. But these DeFi platforms had a few downsides. But the advent of DeFi 2.0 and the rise of asset-backed stabletokens aims to change this.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Yuga Labs have created one of the most popular NFT projects of all time, Bored Ape Yacht Club. Recently they've acquired a number of other NFT projects. Today I look at the history of Yuga Labs, what they're doing and also discuss the news about their new community and governance token, ApeCoin.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

The environment is a big topic when it comes to Bitcoin, and other blockchain projects. It is a valid concern, but it is also important to know how this technology runs to validate the energy consumption. Today, I discuss some of the arguments, and also provide my perspective.

Links:
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1
Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021