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Welcome to EARLY. DSide's guest today is Jay Steinback of yWhales.
Summary
Jay discusses their newest project, FinRamp, which focuses on tokenizing real world assets, starting with the voluntary carbon credit market.
FinRamp aims to provide a regulated and compliant platform for the trading of these assets, ensuring transparency and trust.
The project is built on the principles of RegTech and aims to adhere to traditional finance rules and regulations.
Steinbeck emphasizes the importance of regulation in the Web3 space and the need for a legal foundation to ensure consumer protection.
FinRamp is currently raising funds and seeking partnerships to scale their platform.
Segments
00:00 Introduction to yWhales and FinRamp
03:18 The Need for FinRamp and Real World Asset Tokenization
08:01 The Voluntary Carbon Credit Market
12:10 What Sets FinRamp Apart
17:43 The Challenges of Regulatory Compliance
21:23 Carbon Credit Projects and Verifiers
23:14 Other Potential Industries for FinRamp
27:23 Marketplace Participants and Fundraising
35:18 The Importance of Regulation in Web3
41:23 Conclusion and Future of Web3
· Project Overview
FinRamp Website - Digital Front
FinRamp Data Room - Document Hub
· Investor Materials
NDA Free Pitch Deck - Visual Overview
FinRamp LitePaper - Technical Outline
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guests today are Dr. Sergey Kachur and 0xHunter. Dr. Kachur is the founder of the UMedHub and UHub protocol, while OxHunter is a software consultant from Bankless Consultancy who collaborated with Dr.Kachur on the project. The protocol seeks to align incentives with purpose in the healthcare profession by rewarding industry professionals for answering questions from the community. The answers are fully audited by other industry professionals, which creates a virtuous reward cycle. The cycle rewards the most palatable and accurate information based on consensus, as well as rewarding the community member who initiated the question.
The episode delved into the evolution of the UMed protocol, emphasizing its core goal of monetizing and delivering physician expertise while expanding into a broader information management system. DSide and the guests get into discussing Dr. Kachur's "Aha moment," which led to the creation of the UMed protocol. It stemmed from his experience studying for board exams and the realization that there could be a way to incentivize users and automate the process of extracting value from repetitive question answering.
The episode progresses to an extensive Q and A session with the two guests. They explore further Dr.Kachur's Aha moment, his excitement about how the protocol can extend beyond the Healthcare Industry, and his desire to disrupt the social media industry by creating a repository of consensus-oriented data that distinguishes accurate information from the rest.
The episode concludes with a discussing of incentive models for truth and the risks associated with consensus being wrong. The guests were particularly excited to test the tokenomic assumptions of attaching value to niche knowledge communities and turning hobbies into valuable assets.
***Timestamps***
0:00 - Bankless introduction
8:30 - Guest introduction
10:25 - Dr. Kachur's experience working with Bankless
20:38 - UHub's evolution
25:25 - OPEN QUESTIONS: - 26:09 - Dr. Kachur's Aha! moment
- 29:34 - Work / Life Balance and Bandwidth
- 30:52 - Disrupting Social Media
- 34:35 - Creating incentive models for the truth?
- 37:57 - What happens if the consensus is wrong?
- 41:12 - Monetizing niche knowledge markets
***Additional Resources*** (Couldn't find any additional resources)
LinkedIn - Dr. Sergey Kachur
Website - DiveDeep.io
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guest today is Miho Shinke, an operational development trainer and consultant for manufacturing companies and NGOs across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Miho is distinguished as an ABNLP master coach, which she utilizes to empower individuals and organizations alike by amplifying employee engagement through psychology coaching.
In the episode, Miho elaborates on how her training as a master coach in ABNLP merges emotional intelligence with logic, enabling better communication and cohesion between individuals. The conversation segues into how the ABNLP aligns perfectly with her current work at The Minglo project with Atrae Inc. Miho discusses how Minglo as a platform aims to nurture individual well-being within a communal context. The project focuses on individual fulfillment through application data collection that allows individuals to understand better the needs and motivations of the people they are engaging with.
DSide shifts the conversation to how blockchain technology and Web3 can be implemented across the Minglo project. Miho discusses how offering lifelong data ownership and self-sovereignty over an individual's data set can generate the most accurate results for personal growth and fulfillment. She describes how Minglo is attracting various applications, spanning music, health, sports, and finance, to synergize and promote holistic well-being. At the same time, it allows the individual complete control over access to their data.
The platform's expansion plan is to establish a DAO that opens doors for users to sell their data, fostering a marketplace benefiting researchers, advertisers, and beyond. Towards the end of the episode, the two address the security concerns and use of KYC across all applications on the platform. They conclude the episode by examining the difference in cultural approaches between nations, why Vietnam is the ideal country for launching the Minglo platform, and how the Minglo platform can be leveraged for remote work.
***Timestamps***
0:00 - Guest introduction - Miho Shinke
1:51: - What is ABNLP?
7:05 - How ABNLP led to Miho to the Minglo project
11:05 - Meaning of individual well-being
13:15 - Web3 and the Minglo project
20:45 - How does Minglo promote well-being?
23:20 - Minglo platform security and KYC
24:35 - What is next for Minglo?
28:30 - Remote work
34:31 - Minglo end user
***Additional Resources***
Twitter - @Minglo_info
Website - Minglo
LinkedIn - Miho Shinke
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guest today is Samantha Marin, a content writer and editor at Aragon and owner/operator of Quorum's newsletter. Samantha is an experienced creative writer and spends her time empathetically breaking down the complexities of Web3 and DAOs through her role at Aragon. She specializes in introductory guides on DAO creation and maintenance and recently contributed to version one of the Aragon DAO creation manual for the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation. In addition to her work at Aragon, Samantha curated an anthology of some of the preeminent thinkers in the DAO space through Meta Label.
In the episode, Samantha and DSide explore Aragon's modular approach, with its OS and plugins, and how it allows users to build and customize DAOs like building blocks. The distinction between token and wallet voting is explored, and Samantha explains how multi-sig voting is the common starting point for many DAOs due to its authorization features. She explains that token-based voting has also emerged as a powerful tool for governance, while innovative concepts like "soul-bound NFTs" and dual-token voting layers further enhance the decision-making process.
The conversation delves into the broader ecosystem around Aragon, highlighting the decentralized nature of the plugins and the potential for an ecosystem database. Samantha explains how she envisions DAOs as vehicles for inclusive engagement across various industries, including fundraising communities, HOAs, and PTAs.
The episode ends with the two discussing the evolution and impact of DAOs, emphasizing their role in reshaping decision-making, governance, and community collaboration in the digital age. With examples from the collaboration for the DAO anthology, insights into Aragon's capabilities, and Samantha's own journey, the conversation underscores the significance of DAOs and their potential to revolutionize traditional organizational structures.
***Timestamps***
0:00 - Guest introduction - Samantha Marin
4:26 Anthology Collaboration
8:24 What does Aragon do?
12:25 Governance Formation - token vs. wallet voting
18:05 Ecosystem being built around Aragon
21:00 Samantha's Entry into Web3
35:00 Industries that can benefit from DAOs.
37:05 Aragon working with IRL organizations
42:28 Samantha's current work at Aragon
44:38 How badly can you screw up DAO creation
47:40 Aragon Education
53:40 Regional differences for DAOs
***Additional Resources***
Aragon - https://aragon.org/
Twitter - @samanthajmarin
Quorum - DAO Anthology
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guest today is Mark Phillips, the Vice President of Business Development at Nova Labs. Nova Labs is a for-profit entity that operates on the Helium infrastructure, which delivers public wireless coverage in 192 countries for 5G and IoT devices. They offer a disruptive solution for wireless coverage and IoT connectivity. Nova Labs was launched in 2022 to distinguish the for-profit aspect from the open Helium network.
In this episode of the podcast DSide and Mark Phillips discuss the community-driven approach, cost-effectiveness, and expanding cellular capabilities of the Helium Network and Nova Labs. They discuss how The Helium network focuses on providing coverage in areas where larger carriers are absent by leveraging local community-driven hotspots.
The two then examine how Helium has expanded into cellular connectivity through the Helium DAO and the deployment of 9,000 cellular towers. Phillips explains how this enabled Nova Labs to introduce Helium Mobile, a subscription service based on the Helium infrastructure, aiming to replace traditional cellular providers. He explains the model leverages blockchain technology by compensating individuals who run the hardware with blockchain tokens.
Phillips then describes how there is growing momentum and adoption, particularly in industrial supply chains and asset tracking. He explains the use cases of Nova Labs' deployment of sensors on the Helium network and how it has improved trust and reduced waste in supply chains. DSide and Phillips then break down the cost of connectivity historically and how it has been a major challenge for IoT adoption before explaining how Helium offers a significantly cheaper alternative.
The podcast ends with DSide and Phiilips discussing the future of IoT being in the symbiotic relationship between supply and demand. Companies create a virtuous cycle by deploying sensors to contribute to network coverage, and as demand for sensors grows, coverage expands further. The two address concerns about IoT security, with Phillips explaining how Helium ensures data encryption and decentralized control through blockchain technology, preventing user data from being exploited.
***Timestamps***
0:00 - Guest Background
1:30 - Helium and Nova Labs
10:58 - Helium DAO
13:25 - Helium Cellular
19:00 Where is the IoT now
28:47 - Incentives
34:10 - Future of IoT
37:40 - Risks of IoT
40:55 - Future of Nova Labs
53:00 - Solana
***Additional Resources***
HelloHelium.com
Helium.com
Helium Coverage Map
Helium Discord
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guest today is Christophe Lassuyt, an experienced Financial Analyst and data-driven insights specialist who co-founded Request Finance in September 2017. Starting as the CFO, he now serves as the CEO. He is a YC W17 alumni and an active member of the web3 CFO club, a community of Finance & Operations leaders in Web3. Prior to his involvement with Request, Christophe held various positions in finance companies, including Moneytis, Euranka, and Amaris, where he served as a co-founder, Chief Financial Officer, and International Finance Manager, respectively.
Request Finance offers an all-in-one finance solution for web3 businesses. The platform allows organizations, DAOs, and freelancers to manage their invoicing, payroll, and expenses in cryptocurrencies. Trusted by leading web3 companies like The Sandbox, Aave, The Graph, and Near Protocol, Request Finance raised a seed round of $5.5 million in April 2022, with investments from notable VCs such as Animoca Brands and Balderton Capital.
In the episode, DSide and Christophe discuss why building out the financial infrastructure for finance in Web3 may be the key to unlocking its potential. They discuss the current limitations and hurdles preventing adoption, including poor UX and the chicken-and-egg problem in Web3 preventing mainstream adoption. Currently, Web3 needs better products to draw in a more extensive user base. Christophe believes Request can assist this transition by building out the financial infrastructure that Web3 will run on in a seamless, easy-to-understand on-ramp for Web2 companies.
Dside and Christophe talk about how businesses may become early adopters of Web3 due to the inefficiencies in the current systems of cross-border payments. I.e., SWIFT. They discuss the need for a privacy layer for companies to operate. They also touch on compliance in Web3 and how Request assists this by establishing a standardized global invoicing service that can be catered to each region. They end the episode discussing specifically which industries will be the earliest adopters before finishing on the merits of cooperation between industry leaders in Web3 vs. the competitive nature in Web2.
***Timestamps***
0:00 - Guest Background
9:10 - What's missing in blockchain accounting and payments?
10:50 - Evolving market
14:30 - User experience Infrastructure
16:40 - Privacy
18:45 - How payments work
24:00 - Request Roadmap
26:10 - Global Compliance
16:40 - Privacy
30:00 - Onboarding businesses into crypto
34:55 - Education
***Additional Resources***Twitter - Christophe Lassuyt
Twitter - Request Finance
Website - Request Finance
LinkedIn - Christophe Lassuyt
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guest today is Caio Leta, Head of Research at Arthur Mining.
Caio Leta's unique transition from geologist to Head of Research at a Bitcoin mining company presents an intriguing perspective on everything Bitcoin.
The conversation begins with an introduction to Caio and his work at Arthur Mining, setting the stage for a deep dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin, its adoption, and its potential as a store of value. Caio's unique perspective on the future of Bitcoin and the concept of "Bitcoin First" provides listeners with a fresh take on the cryptocurrency's role in the global economy.
The discussion then shifts to Bitcoin's significant foothold as a store of value in the global south. Caio shares his insights on the adoption of Bitcoin among different wealth groups in Brazil and talks about communities where Bitcoin is used as a medium of exchange. This exploration of Bitcoin's role in the global south offers a unique perspective on the cryptocurrency's potential to drive economic growth and disrupt traditional financial systems.
Caio's journey from being a geologist to becoming involved in Bitcoin mining forms a fascinating part of the conversation. He discusses the connection between geology and Bitcoin mining and the potential of geothermal energy for Bitcoin mining. This discussion addresses concerns about Bitcoin mining's environmental impact and explores the trade-offs of different energy sources used for Bitcoin mining.
The episode wraps up with Caio sharing his thoughts on the future of Bitcoin mining and the role of renewable energy and sharing details of his educational project, "Explain Bitcoin." He discusses the potential of Bitcoin mining to drive innovation in the energy sector and the importance of understanding Bitcoin's complexity. The potential of Bitcoin to become a global reserve currency and the role of decentralization in its future are also discussed, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future potential of Bitcoin.
***Timestamps***
01:48 - Bitcoin, global perspectives, and Caio's background/podcast
05:59 - Bitcoin's significant foothold as a store of value in the global south
08:58 - The adoption of Bitcoin among different wealth groups in Brazil
10:46 - Communities in Brazil where Bitcoin is used as a medium of exchange
15:52 - Caio's journey from being a geologist to becoming involved in Bitcoin mining
16:12 - Bitcoin's impact on financial education
25:24 - The various energy options for Bitcoin mining
27:33 - Concerns about Bitcoin mining's environmental impact
29:47 - Trade-offs of different energy sources used for Bitcoin mining
37:05 - The potential of Bitcoin mining to drive innovation in the energy sector
44:09 - Investing in AI, data processing and the future of Bitcoin mining
48:58 - Arthur Mining expanding and diversifying in Brazil
***Additional Resources***
Caio Leta's LinkedIn
Caio Leta's Twitter
"Explain Bitcoin" Linktree
Arthur Mining website
Arthur Mining's Twitter
Arthur Mining's Instagram
Arthur Minining's Medium
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guest today is Juan Montoya, co-founder and CEO of Rokk3r. Juan is a Web3 enthusiast who has a history of building and scaling technology-enabled business models. Prior to founding Rokk3r, Juan spent 8 years working in management consulting and Big Data modeling in economic recovery models for the government. Originally from Colombia, he graduated from Suffolk University before moving to DC, where he got his early career experience working in the 2008 financial crisis aftermath. After working for nearly a decade in this space, Juan took a sabbatical and traveled the world. He did some work for the World Bank that provided him with valuable insights into economics and real-world applications before moving to Miami to Found Rokk3r with some friends.
Rokk3r, founded 12 years ago, emerged as a venture business with a team full of diverse and extensive experiences, particularly in recovery planning. This positioned Rokk3r well to build a solid foundation for teaching businesses how to mitigate risks in the tech industry. While Miami wasn't initially seen as a tech hub, Rokk3r recognized its potential as a convergence point between Latin America and North America. The team identified a market fit in Miami that others had overlooked, establishing themselves as contributors to the region's growing technology ecosystem.
D-Side and Juan explore how Rokk3r wasn't specifically founded to service Web3. Yet they became early adopters by believing in the technology's potential, which ultimately led the company to establish its renowned accelerator program for Web3 builders. Rokk3r made a strategic decision to diversify across multiple regions and applications of blockchain technology. They partnered with Layer 1 foundations to increase volume by connecting VCs with builders across the Algorand and Moonbeam ecosystems.
Rokk3r's success stories include running three cohorts. Through the accelerator program, they have showcased the scalability and maturity of Algorand as a Layer 1 blockchain. Juan and Rokk3r firmly believe in the promise of Web3, aiming to help people build companies for a better chance of success. They see Web3 as a transformative force, addressing inefficiencies and enabling a more equitable distribution of wealth.
***Timestamps***
0:34 - Juan Montoya Introduction and Background
1:26 - Rokk3r introduction
6.20 - Culture of Technology in Miami
7:52 - Education Base from Florida Universities
11:05 - Founding Rokk3r
15:21 - Layer 1 and Layer 2 accelerator programs at Rokk3r
21:47 - Success Stories of Rokk3r
26:02 - How is Rokk3r going to make a difference in Web3
30:52 - Why Cross-chain Transactions?
37:42 - Dream Project for Rokk3r
***Additional Resources***
Juan Montoya Twitter
Rokk3r.com
Algorand
Moonbeam
Mexicobusiness.news Article
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Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting.
DSide's guest today is Nanne Dekking, the co-founder and CEO of Artory. Nanne is a renowned figure in the art world, known for his expertise in art history, art finance, and investment. He has played significant roles in prestigious institutions, advisory firms, and auction houses, including serving as Wildenstein & Co.'s vice president and holding the portfolio of assistant curator of the Historical Collections of Her Majesty, The Queen of The Netherlands. Dekking's passion for art and his deep understanding of the industry led him to establish Artory in 2016. The platform utilizes blockchain technology to bring transparency and authentication to art transactions, aiming to bridge the gap between the traditional art market and modern financial systems.
In the podcast, D-Side and Nanne explore "Trust Information" in the art and collectibles market and how it encompasses various elements that establish the authenticity, provenance, condition, and value of artworks. They examine how Artory recently started collaborating with Tokeny, a company specializing in blockchain-based compliance frameworks, to improve asset liquidity and the significance of Artory's joint venture with the Winston Art Group to offer higher echelon art a more comprehensive data set.
D-Side and Nanne then delve into the role that NFTs play in the art world, where they fit, and how they could potentially be leveraged in traditional artwork. They touch on the impact of the recent NFT boom and bust cycle, the lessons that can be learned from it, and the value of solely digital art. The episode concludes with the two discussing the role that blockchain technology and trust information can play for traditional art in regard to fractional ownership and the potential for collateralization of high-echelon art pieces. Nanne explains how he is ultimately trying to build the infrastructure that will allow financial institutions and insurance agencies the ability to seamlessly unlock art collateralization for owners.
***Timestamps***0:00 - Guest Background
1:34 - Nanne Dekking History
10:03 - Trust Information
17:15 - Joint Venture with Winston Art Group
20:26 - Fractionalized Ownership of Artwork
24:30 - Collateralization of Artwork
31:10 - NFTs
40:15 - User experience for Artory
47:20 - Challenges to the Art World
53:45 - Final Thoughts
***Additional Resources***Artory - Website
Winston Art Group - Website
Tokeny - Website
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