In this episode, we chat with Susan Oh and Duncan Murray, two individuals that are using blockchain technology to save our planet!  Covering NFTs, the emergence of crypto and how to avoid scams, this episode is packed with useful takeaways and insights into how blockchain can be harnessed to help to save our planet.   

Show Notes: 

[00:10:37] how NFTs can help preserve the rainforest

[00:17:01] Current research and development process with NFTs and preservation

[00:21:32] Opportunity presented with Semi-fungible tokens

[00:23:17] NFT and animal conservation

[00:28:08] Why to get involved in impact projects

[00:35:20] Mainstream adoption of crypto and the stabilizing influence of Defi and Stablecoins

[00:43:20] Adoption

[00:46:23] Crypto scams and how to avoid them

[00:55:21] Will blockchain save our planet

Links: 

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, what chat to Dave from API3 about what exactly a data oracle is, the benefits of a ‘data provider operated’ model, how a data oracle provides ensure the security and legitimacy of the data being fed into dApps and broader questions on web 3 and the future.  This technical episode will give you deeper insight and understanding into some of these key terms.  

Show Notes: 

[00:01:41] What is API3

[00:03:24] Data oracle services in blockchain

[00:11:50] The oracle problem

[00:13:22] Getting data on chain

[00:17:23] How to ensure the accuracy of data

[00:23:20] What markets and topics are covered by the data providers

[00:24:29] The fast growth of decentralization

[00:26:12] How long to the full transition to web 3

[00:32:04] The network effect and API3

Links: 

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Cudos Cast!  In this episode, we chat with Maria from StealthEX - an instant cryptocurrency exchange.  We talk about the rise of cryptocurrency exchanges and what sets StealthEX apart from the crowd, why user experience is so important, trends in Defi, NFTs and of course, regulation.

Links: 

Maria Carola: https://twitter.com/CryptoBanshee

StealthEX twitter: https://twitter.com/StealthEX_io

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, Pete reflects with producer Dominique on the highlights of the past 13 episodes of the Cudos Cast.  They discuss Twitter's crypto tipping service, harnessing the power of geothermal energy, where the world of NFTS could take us and what the future may hold for us in the Metaverse.   This is the perfect round-up of Season 1 ready for Season 2! 

[00:05:41] Tipping on Twitter

[00:07:51] Highlights from season 1

[00:11:18] Key take away from the last 13 episodes

[00:17:56] Why it would take Facebook a longer time to develop their Metaverse than a smaller company

[00:23:15] Things to keep an eye on in the next few months

[00:29:24] Harnessing the power of volcanos

[00:34:35] Getting the Cudos Community involved in the Cudos Cast

[00:35:26] The possibilities open to us in the Metaverse

In this episode, we answer questions from the Cudos Community.    We cover topics around ERC20 tokens, what happens to them once the testnet is launched, who can be a validator, and the ever-present topic of Gas Fees.  Take a listen and keep updated with the most recent Cudos developments!

Show Notes:

00:02:15 The stages of a testnet

00:03:37 Stage One of the testate

00:04:18 The best way to join the community

00:05:17 Is the testnet open to all

00:06:07 What make project Artemis so special

00:08:48 Do testnet Cudos have any value

00:09:46 Can ERC20 tokens be staked

00:10:26 What happens to the ERC20 token once the mainnet is launched

00:14:51 Gas Fees on the Cudos Mainnet

00:16:26 Who can become a validator

Links:

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, the Cudos Cast sit down with James Bowater and discuss the evolution and development of cryptocurrencies and defi in general, the big tech oligarchs as we know them today and we talk about the overall big picture for blockchain technology and the vision for Africa and how this space can be developed and enhanced by these new evolutions and advancements to technology.

Show Notes: 

[00:19:15] discussing the evolution and development of cryptocurrencies and defi in general

[00:24:46] Big tech oligarchs

[00:25:51] The big picture and a vision for Africa

[00:30:37] Building bridges to connect the blockchain community

[00:37:07] Awards ceremony coming up

[00:44:55] The different types of awards that are going out

Links:

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Summary:

In this episode 11 bonus edition with Ethan. Illingworth our very own head of product for blockchain at kudos, we talk about project Artemis: our four-phase test net public test net.

We dive into: What is project Artemis? Where did the name come from? What is the difference between a public test and private test net; What is the purpose of this new public test?  We also talk about the benefits of bridging with Ethereum, and that, regardless of the coins, the huge advantages of being able to move assets between two separate blockchains

Ethan explains some of the tasks that participants in the testnet can do, and what incentives will be available for each of these tasks. Ethan highlights that this is a fantastic opportunity for developers to get in early and be part of the network.   So stay tuned to this next phase in the Cudos Community.

Show Notes:

[00:04:39] What is project Artemis

[00:07:22] The purpose behind a public test net

[00:09:08] Who will have access to the Test Net

[00:10:42] What participants will be able to do on the Testnet

[00:18:24] Other incentives for Developers

[00:18:39] What is next after project Artemis

[00:20:20] The benefit of an Ethereum Bridge

Links:

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode of the Cudos Cast, we chat about the disruptive nature of Blockchain and AMD’s strategy for blockchain. We dive into NFTs and how NFT’s can be integrated into an ecosystem. We then shift the focus to Eth 2.0 and how it is moving to full proof of stake, the increased demand for hardware in the market, and balancing the demand and politics between miners and gamers.

Show Notes: 

[00:04:38] Blockchain as a disrupting factor to the industry

[00:10:40] AMD’s strategy on Blockchain

[00:18:12] Other applications that can boost AMDs value to the gaming base

[00:20:24] Ethereum 2.0 as a threat?

[00:24:55] Balancing the political landscape between miners and gamers

[00:31:55] Earning passive income from Hardware

Links:

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

The Metaverse is a hot topic in Cryptoland right now and in this episode, we chat with Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca delving into what exactly is a Metaverse, the role NFTs play and what all this means for the future of technology and society!    

Show Notes: 

[00:01:19] What is the Metaverse

[00:07:11] How NFTs are linked to the Metaverse

[00:10:48] Explaining the current NFT explosion

[00:17:29] Facebooks Metaverse

[00:24:34] The impact the Metaverse will have on society

[00:33:53] A Vision of the Metaverse in 20 years

Links:

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In episode 8 of the CudosCast, we talk with Chris Martin and Mike Pennell about their new series HODL, a TV series inspired by the Blockchain and Crypto world.   We discuss the new world technologies, like NFTs that they are introducing and applying to the Hollywood realm.  

Show Notes: 

[00:05:05] The story behind HODL

[00:08:07] The inspiration behind the story

[00:12:26] How creating a security token can address funding issues in Hollywood

[00:17:00] Looking into the reasons why Crypto has taken so long to go into a series

[00:21:25] What other tech are you looking to bring into the HODL arena

[00:23:50] the utility token and Partnerships within HODL

[00:29:00] The longterm vision of Sator

00:29:50 the technology partners working Sator

[00:34:00] Release date of HODL

Links: 

Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/

AMD: https://www.amd.com/en

Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/