Colors of Tech & Entrepreneurship

By Lam TrinhTechnology

Colors of Tech & Entrepreneurship episodes

September 22, 2024 TON Japan: Aru Sasaki On Building the Biggest Web3 Gateway
In the 44th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, Aru Sasaki, founder of TON Japan, joins us to discuss the growing TON ecosystem and how TON Japan is playing a crucial role in bringing Web3 to the Japanese market.
In this episode, we learn about Aru’s journey into Web3, his experience working with a crypto family office in New York, and his passion for social business. We also explore the unique challenges and opportunities of building a Web3 community in Japan, where platforms like LINE and Instagram dominate the social media landscape. Aru explains how TON Japan is supporting both Japanese and global projects, acting as a bridge between the two markets, and fostering collaboration within the TON ecosystem. We also discuss the future of TON and its potential to become the biggest gateway into Web3 through its integration with Telegram and user-friendly features.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:32 Introduction to the show and guest - Aru Sasaki, founder of TON Japan
00:02:45 Aru’s journey into Web3, experience working in finance in New York, and move back to Japan
00:05:07 Founding his company, Hyphen, and its Web3 communication protocol, DMTP
00:09:07 How Aru discovered TON
00:10:11 Aru’s hobbies outside of Web3
00:13:25 Deep dive into TON Japan
00:16:12 Discussion about the social media landscape in Japan and the use of LINE and Instagram
00:18:38 Overview of Telegram and TON’s user base and growth
00:21:08 About TON Japan and partnership with Japanese companies
00:24:00 Why global companies are interested in TON Japan
00:27:40 Popular apps on TON, including Hamster Kombat and Catizen
00:33:53 Concerns and questions users and companies have about TON
00:36:04 The team behind TON Japan and future plan for hiring
00:36:54 Funding and support from the TON Foundation and TON Society
00:37:44 The size and growth of the global TON community
00:40:48 Discussion about TON’s programming languages: FunC and Tact
00:43:03 The global distribution of the TON Foundation team
00:43:40 Future outlook for mini apps developed by the local community in Japan
00:44:38 Aru's vision for the future of TON and Web3 in general
00:51:06 Aru's take on how to onboard 1 billion users into Web3
00:53:27 His advice for building a Web3 community
00:55:24 Where to follow Aru and TON Japan online
00:56:46 Episode outro and next episode preview
Follow Aru and his community:
Aru's Twitter/X: https://x.com/Aru_Web3
TON Japan's Twitter/X: https://x.com/TON_jp_org
TON Japan's Telegram group: https://t.me/ton_jp_org
TON Japan website: https://ton-japan.org/
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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58 min
September 15, 2024 Proof of Humanity: Engaging Real Web3 Users with Intract co-founder, Apurv Kaushal
In this 43th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Apurv Kaushal, co-founder of Intract, to explore the innovative world of Web3 user acquisition and community growth.
Apurv shares the journey of Intract, from its inception as a community analytics tool to its evolution into a cutting-edge questing platform. He delves into the challenges of acquiring real users in the Web3 space and how Intract's unique approach to proof of humanity is changing the game.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of data-driven growth strategies, the power of community building, and the future of incentive distribution in the blockchain ecosystem.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:31 Introduction to the show and main guest - Apurv Kaushal, co-founder of Intract
00:01:42 Apurv's background: EdTech and McKinsey
00:02:40 Apurv's first exposure to Web3
00:04:35 What Apurv Does for Fun
00:06:40 Founding story of Intract
00:10:46 How the Intract Platform works
00:14:10 Deep dive into Intract's Proof of Humanity
00:20:48 Intract's business model
00:23:15 How Intract's tailored solutions work for businesses
00:24:58 How Intract differes from other questing platforms
00:27:50 Intract's approach to customer support
00:30:57 Intract's traction and growth
00:33:54 Intract's upcoming AI product
00:36:26 The team behind Intract
00:38:00 Challenges facing Intract team
00:39:25 Intract's new telegram app
00:43:48 Apurv's predictions for the future of Web3
00:48:01 How to onboard 1 billion people into Web3
00:51:13 Apurv's advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs
00:53:53 Where to follow Apurv and Intract
00:54:55 Episode outro and next episode preview
Follow Apurv and his company:
Intract Twitter/X: https://x.com/IntractCampaign
Intract for business Twitter/X: https://x.com/intractbusiness
Intract website: https://www.intract.io/
Apurv's Twitter/X: https://x.com/apurvkaushal
Apurv's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apurvkaushal/
Apurv's Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/apurvkaushal
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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56 min
September 08, 2024 From Physics to Blockchain: Jack Ding's Journey to Building Secure & Fast DomiChain
In this 42th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam interviews Jack Ding, the founder and CEO of DomiChain. Jack shares his incredible journey from studying physics at Tsinghua University to becoming a blockchain innovator.
Jack's story is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary knowledge. He discusses his transition from MRI research to distributed systems development, and how his diverse background in physics, computer science, and finance led him to create DomiChain, a high-speed blockchain solution aimed at solving scalability issues in Web3 applications.
Listeners will gain insights into the evolution of distributed systems, from NASDAQ's market surveillance software to modern blockchain technology. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship in the Web3 space.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:19 Introduction to the show and Jack Ding - CEO of DomiChain
00:05:23 His time working at NASDAQ building distributed systems
00:08:10 His time at webMethods, an early adopter of Software as a Service (SaaS)
00:13:00 His time as an entrepreneur building smartphone applications in China in early 2000s
00:16:40 His work at Fannie Mae and World Bank
00:18:10 Discovering Bitcoin and the potential of blockchain
00:21:14 He came up with the idea of combining Proof of History with Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerant
00:25:58 Introducing DomiChain: a solution to the blockchain trilemma
00:30:32 Enhancing network security with AI
00:34:39 Leveraging Bitcoin's proof of work for added security
00:38:15 Utilizing both core nodes and AI nodes to secure the blockchain
00:40:06 Increasing throughput with fast byzantine agreement and proof of history
00:42:17 Fast and efficient smart contract execution with WASM virtual machine
00:43:27 Comparison of Solana and DomiChain
00:45:35 Domi as Bitcoin Layer 2 and DEPIN applications on Domi
00:47:51 SocialFi and Domi Ecosystem
00:55:04 Tokenomics of DomiChain
00:59:14 The team behind DomiChain
01:01:51 Challenges facing DomiChain
01:04:52 Jack's thought on where Web3 is heading and how blockchain will impact the world
01:08:25 Advice for entrepreneurs that want to build a Web3 company stems
01:12:03 Where to follow Jack and DomiChain
01:13:36 Episode outro and next episode preview
Follow Jack and his company:
DomiChain Twitter/X: https://x.com/DomiChain
Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-ding-2961591/
DomiChain website: https://www.dominochain.com/
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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1 hr 15 min
September 01, 2024 Building the Interconnected Messaging Ecosystem with Steffen Kux of dm3
In this 41st episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the world of decentralized messaging with Steffen Kux, the visionary behind dm3. Steffen shares his journey from founding a venture studio to developing a groundbreaking protocol that aims to revolutionize how we communicate in the Web3 space.
Discover how dm3 is tackling some of the biggest challenges in messaging, including spam prevention, privacy, and interoperability. Steffen explains the innovative techniques they're using, such as token-based spam protection and onion routing for enhanced privacy. Learn about the potential of dm3 to create a unified messaging ecosystem that could reshape how we interact online.
This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the future of decentralized communication, Web3 technologies, and the evolving landscape of digital messaging.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:26 Introduction to the show and Steffen Kux - CEO of dm3
00:03:52 How Steffen discovered Web3
00:08:30 Founding a venture studio with his partners
00:13:06 The self-funded model of venture studio
00:14:15 Hobbies of Steffen Kux outside of crypto
00:15:12 Deep dive into dm3's architecture and protocol
00:19:05 Focus on building an interoperability protocol
00:23:06 dm3 protocol architecture
00:26:30 Message relay nodes and gateways
00:30:55 Using ENS names for messaging
00:33:09 Demo of dm3 reference application
00:37:20 Protocol extensions and features
00:39:00 Vision for the future of messaging
00:41:12 Spam prevention in messaging
00:44:21 Using tokens for spam protection
00:50:08 How the deposits are treated in spam protection
00:51:36 Utilities of the dm3 token
00:56:56 Privacy feature on dm3 network
01:02:10 Growth phase: Scalability and decentralization of dm3 network
01:03:50 The team behind dm3
01:05:10 The core team behind the venture studio of Steffen, Corpus
01:07:35 dm3 as a non-profit and how it's been funded
01:12:11 Challenges facing dm3
01:14:15 Where Web3 is heading and how Web3 messaging will evolve
01:19:26 What to do to onboard more people to Web3 messaging systems
01:24:00 Where to follow Steffen and dm3
01:25:03 Episode outro and next episode preview
Follow Steffen and his company:
Steffen's Twitter/X: https://x.com/SteffenKux
dm3 website: https://dm3.network/
dm3 on Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/dm3
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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1 hr 26 min
August 27, 2024 DeFi Innovation: Exploring Structured Investment Solutions with Arisa Toyosaki of Cega Finance
In this 40th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Arisa Toyosaki, co-founder of Cega Finance, to explore the innovative world of DeFi and structured investment solutions. Arisa shares her journey from traditional finance to the cutting-edge realm of crypto, discussing how her experiences in options trading and product marketing at Google led to the creation of Cega Finance.
Listeners will gain insights into Cega Finance's unique approach to DeFi, offering structured investment products powered by exotic options. Arisa explains their various strategies, from fixed coupon notes to dual currency products, and how they aim to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns in the crypto space. The conversation also delves into the challenges facing DeFi, the future of Web3, and Arisa's perspective on building meaningful products in the blockchain industry.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:25 Show introduction and Arisa's background
00:06:13 Arisa's quick take on the tech industry (AI and Web3) in Japan
00:07:07 How Arisa discovered Bitcoin in 2013
00:09:50 Arisa's hobbies outside of Web3 - her passion for manga
00:14:29 Why Arisa recommends reading manga as a hobby
00:17:00 The origin story of Cega Finance
00:21:04 How Arisa found her co-founders
00:22:26 Why lifecycle management in traditional finance is more expensive than in crypto
00:24:41 Examples of options that users can bet on in traditional finance
00:26:20 How price of options is determined using Black-Scholes formula (this part is very technical, so feel free to skip)
00:32:40 Deep diving into Cega Finance and its products
00:35:37 Discussing about Cega Super Sonics NFT collection on Solana
00:37:41 Fixed Coupon Notes product on Cega Finance
00:39:21 Shark Fin - a 100% principal-protected product on Cega
00:42:32 Financial products (e.g., Dual Currency) for degens on Cega
00:44:46 Simple demo of how to use the product on Cega
00:47:50 The two types of returns in DeFi
00:50:23 Potentials risks in using Cega Finance
00:51:28 The team behind Cega Finance
00:55:49 Challenges in DeFi and crypto adoption
00:57:38 What Arisa thinks about ETF products
00:59:03 Arisa's take on how to onboard 1 billion people into Web3
01:01:37 Her prediction on the future of the Web3 industry
01:04:30 Advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs
01:06:31 Where to follow Arisa and Cega Finance
01:07:38 Closing thoughts and next episode preview
Follow Arisa and his company:
Arisa's Twitter/X: https://x.com/arisatoyo
Arisa's Japanese (日本語のアカウント）Twitter/X: https://x.com/arisatoyo_jp
Cega Discord: https://discord.com/invite/cega
Cega Finance website: https://www.cega.fi/
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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1 hr 9 min
August 18, 2024 Revolutionizing the Internet: Inside the Game-Changing World of Internet Computer Protocol
Dive into the cutting-edge of Web3 technology with Herbert Yang, the general manager of Asia at DFINITY Foundation, as we explore the revolutionary Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) in the 39th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship. This episode unravels the complexities of a truly decentralized internet and its potential to reshape our digital landscape.
Discover how ICP is pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology, offering a unique blend of computation and storage capabilities that set it apart from other blockchain platforms. Herbert shares insights on:
- The groundbreaking "chain key" technology powering ICP
- How ICP is tackling the challenges of scalability and user experience in Web3
- The innovative "reverse gas fee" model that's changing the game for dApp developers and users
- Real-world applications of ICP, from decentralized social media to enterprise-grade solutions
- The future of AI in a decentralized ecosystem
Whether you're a seasoned Web3 enthusiast, a curious developer, or simply intrigued by the future of technology, this episode offers a glimpse into a world where the internet is not just a network, but a powerful, decentralized computer at your fingertips.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:29 Show introduction, Herbert’s Background & Journey into Web3
00:06:00 How Herbert first learned about ICP
00:09:06 The time when Herbert saw Jack Welch and Jeff Immelt (former CEOs of GE)
00:11:29 Herbert's entrepreneurial journeys as 3x startup founder
00:17:54 Timing as a factor in entrepreneurship success
00:20:50 His time at AWS's startup division
00:23:58 How he first learned about Bitcoin and crypto
00:27:33 Introduction about DFINITY Foundation and Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and how they are connected
00:34:52 Deep dive into Internet Computer (ICP)
00:38:52 Canisters: smart contracts on ICP
00:40:17 Reverse gas fee model: no fees for users
00:44:32 Network Nervous System on ICP: decentralized ownership and control
00:47:26 Internet Identity (II): two-layer identity on ICP to preserve privacy
00:51:32 Asynchronous processing and horizontal scaling on ICP
00:55:28 Hosting websites on canister smart contract on ICP
00:58:13 Cycles (units of measure): powering smart contracts on ICP
01:03:28 Examples of applications on ICP
01:05:54 Direct Integration with Bitcoin through Chain Fusion Technology
01:11:07 Eliminating oracles and enabling seamless Web interactions with HTTP outcalls
01:14:18 Service Network Systems (SNS) - Social network applications on ICP
01:20:46 On-chain Decentralized AI on ICP
01:25:33 UTOPIA: Private cloud network for enterprises
01:30:01 $200M grants for developers building on ICP
01:32:18 Types of applications that can be built on ICP and UTOPIA
01:37:57 ICRC = The standards on ICP ecosystem
01:41:51 Proof of Useful Work (PoUW): consensus mechanism of nodes on ICP
01:46:52 Scalability and growth with subnets on ICP
01:54:38 The team under Herbert in Asia and how ICP operates in Asia
02:01:18 Challenges facing ICP in particular and Web3 in general
02:06:28 Tiktok-like app feasibility on ICP
02:08:00 PayPal-like app feasibility on ICP
02:12:40 Future Prospects for ICP
02:17:54 Advice for people who want to build on ICP
02:21:50 Where to follow Herbert and ICP
02:25:57 Final thoughts & next episode preview
Follow Herbert and his company:
Herbert's Twitter/X: https://x.com/herbertyang
DFINITY Twitter/X: https://x.com/dfinity
Dom - founder of ICP: https://x.com/dominic_w
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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2 hr 27 min
August 11, 2024 Future of Web3 Messaging - Harsh Rajat's journey with Push Protocol
In this exciting 38th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the world of Web3 communication with Harsh Rajat, the founder of Push Protocol. Harsh shares his journey from creating a successful mobile browser app to becoming a pioneer in Web3 notifications and messaging.
Discover how Push Protocol is solving the engagement problem in Web3 by enabling protocols to communicate directly with user wallets. Harsh discusses the challenges of building real-time communication in blockchain, the importance of open-source development, and his vision for the future of Web3 applications.
Don't miss Harsh's invaluable advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs and his insights on how to onboard the next billion users to Web3.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:30 Introduction about the show and Harsh's background and his earlier entrepreneurial venture
00:04:15 How Harsh discovered Web3/crypto
00:07:20 What happened to Harsh's browser business
00:08:47 The birth of Push Protocol
00:12:09 Harsh's hobbies outside of Web3
00:15:56 Deep dive into Push Protocol
00:23:18 How Push products are "ahead" of their Web2 counterparts
00:28:18 The meaning of end-to-end encryption
00:32:04 Push incentivizes meaningful engagement with Push Rewards Points Program
00:35:47 The team behind Push Protocol and how they recruit for engineers
00:40:00 Challenges facing Push Protocol
00:42:26 Types of Push nodes and how these nodes operate
00:47:51 Where the members of Push team live in and how their teams operate internally
00:50:13 How Push team keeps track of their KPI's and metrics
00:53:30 Embracing open-source development and community contributions
00:55:30 Where Harsh thinks Web3 is heading and where Push is heading
00:58:22 How to onboard 1 billion users to Web3
01:04:23 Advice for people that want to build a Web3 company
01:09:15 Where to follow Harsh and Push Protocol
01:10:33 Closing thoughts and next episode preview
Follow Harsh and his company:
Harsh's Twitter: https://x.com/harshrajat
Push Protocol Twitter/X: https://x.com/pushprotocol
Push Protocol website: https://push.org/
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!
1 hr 12 min
August 06, 2024 Identity-based blockchain: Accumulate's Innovative Approach to Identity, Performance and Security
In this enlightening 37th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Paul Snow, CEO of IDD Labs and lead architect of Accumulate Network and Jay Smith, VP of Development of IDD Labs, to explore the innovation behind Accumulate Network.
Paul shares his journey from his days creating the rules engine for the state of Texas to venturing into blockchain, discussing the development of Accumulate Network - a revolutionary blockchain that separates security from user identity. He explains how this approach solves critical issues in blockchain technology, including identity management, upgradable security, and cross-chain interoperability.
The conversation also delves into fascinating topics such as quantum computing threats to blockchain, the potential of blockchain in supply chain management, and the future of tokenization. Jay and Paul's insights offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the Web3 space.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:39 Introduction about the show and Paul's background
00:06:06 The rules engine that Paul created for the welfare program for the state of Texas
00:15:40 The problem that Accumulate Network is trying to solve
00:22:15 Jay deep dives into Accumulate Network and explains what makes it special
00:29:30 Example of how the identity on Accumulate Network works for a specific person
00:34:40 Intended users of the Accumulate Network
00:38:10 How the design of Accumulate Network makes it scalable
00:45:25 Accumulate enables interoperability by default
00:51:30 The business models behind Accumulate
00:54:10 Challenges facing Accumulate Network
00:56:10 The different types of wallets available on Accumulate
01:02:00 Nodes and validators on Accumulate
01:03:10 Quantum computing and blockchain security
01:10:00 The 2 types of addresses on-chain and which type is vulnerable to quantum computing
01:20:10 Lazy-evaluation method in addressing problems
01:22:58 Applications of blockchain on supply chain and tokenization
01:30:00 Future of Accumulate and blockchain technology
01:33:02 Lumber-transportation problem in the supply chain and the potential cost of employing blockchain for tracing
01:42:08 Blockchain use case as proof of authenticity for media
01:47:20 The importance of data provenance and how some people can discern the AI-generated music from human-created music
01:53:35 Why Paul likes open source software
01:56:15 Corporations now realize the power of open source software and why we need blockchains
02:01:20 Paul's advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs (with some US political flair)
02:11:05 Where to follow Accumulate Network
02:12:23 Closing thoughts and next episode preview
Follow Paul, Jay, and their company:
Accumulate Network website: https://accumulatenetwork.io/
Jay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysmithpmp/
Jay's Twitter/X: https://x.com/JaySmithNotes
Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsn/
Paul's Twitter/X: https://x.com/paulsnx2
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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#Blockchain #Web3 #AccumulateNetwork#BlockchainInnovation
2 hr 14 min
July 30, 2024 Quantum-Resistant Blockchain: Securing the Future of Crypto with Duncan Wong from Abelian Foundation
In this mind-boggling 36th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Dr. Duncan Wong, founder of Abelian Foundation, to explore the fascinating intersection of quantum computing and blockchain technology.
Duncan shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, including his groundbreaking work in cryptography that influenced projects like Monero. The discussion delves into the potential threats quantum computing poses to current blockchain systems and how Abelian is pioneering quantum-resistant solutions.
Viewers will gain insights into the power of quantum computing, the importance of post-quantum cryptography, and the challenges of building a quantum-resistant blockchain ecosystem. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain security.
⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:40 Introduction about the show and Duncan's background
00:03:00 His research on digital signatures and cryptography
00:06:35 The impact of Duncan's research on Monero, a secure and private cryptocurrency
00:13:11 Duncan's Transition from academia to industry
00:16:22 Duncan's personal hobbies outside of work
00:18:09 Deep dive into Abelian Foundation
00:21:20 Motivation for building a quantum-resistant blockchain
00:25:45 Two missions of Abelian Foundation
00:29:45 The meaning of accountable anonymity
00:32:45 Why Bitcoin is vulnerable to quantum computing
00:38:38 The power and accessibility of quantum computing
00:41:25 The need for standardization of post-quantum computer system
00:46:25 Abelian as digital gold 2.0
00:49:26 Abelian ($ABEL) tokenomics and mining of token on Abelian blockchain
00:53:04 What makes quantum computing powerful
00:56:50 Characteristics of Abelian blockchain that make it quantum-resistant
01:00:38 The team behind Abelian Foundation
01:01:54 Challenges facing Duncan's team
01:04:24 Programming languages that are used on Abelian blockchain
01:05:18 The bridge that Duncan's team is building to connect Abelian blockchain to other blockchains
01:07:18 The future of quantum computing and its intersection with Web3
01:15:46 Advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs
01:16:50 Where to follow Abelian Foundation
01:18:35 Closing thoughts and next episode preview
Follow Duncan and his company:
Abelian's website: https://www.abelian.info/
Duncan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-wong-89b69b20/
Duncan's Twitter/X: https://x.com/DrDuncanWong
My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science
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1 hr 20 min
July 17, 2024 Maple Finance: Bridging Traditional and Crypto Lending with Martin De Rijke, Growth Lead
In this 35th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the world of crypto lending with Martin de Rijke, the growth lead at Maple Finance. Martin shares his journey from traditional finance to the crypto space, and explains how Maple Finance is revolutionizing institutional lending through blockchain technology.

Discover how Maple Finance combines the best practices of traditional finance with the transparency and efficiency of Web3. Martin discusses their new product, Syrup, which aims to make institutional-grade yields accessible to individual investors. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in the crypto lending market, and get insights into the future of DeFi.

Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a traditional finance professional, or just curious about the future of lending, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

⌛ Timestamps:
00:00:00 Episode trailer
00:00:21 Show and Martin's introduction
00:07:37 Overview of Maple Finance
00:20:59 The Need for Standardization in crypto
00:31:12 Introduction to Syrup Finance: Making Institutional Yield accessible for everyone
00:33:31 How Syrup works and the Drips reward system
00:37:37 The team behind Maple Finance
00:41:36 MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Asset) regulation in Europe
00:46:07 Challenges facing Maple Finance
00:47:50 The Disconnect between crypto lending and traditional lending markets
00:49:35 The future of Lending Markets in Web3
00:53:54 Advice for people who want to break into Web3
00:56:14 Where to follow Maple Finance and Martin
00:57:05 Closing thoughts and next episode preview

Follow Martin and his company:
Maple website: maple.finance
Syrup website: syrup.fi
Martin's Twitter/X: https://x.com/fundonomics
The article Martin shared during the episode: https://maple.finance/news/comparison-maple-direct-secured-lending-vs-aave-v3

My social media:
Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠
Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠
My latest article: https://lamweb3.substack.com/p/the-importance-of-decentralized-science

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*Disclaimer* The content presented in this video is primarily for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be considered as financial advice. Cryptocurrency inherently involves risks. It is crucial to conduct your own research and seek guidance from a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The creators and participants of this podcast are not financial professionals, and their insights are based on personal experiences and opinions. Always exercise due diligence and caution when navigating the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies.
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