In this conversation, Brock, the CEO and founder of Indux & Company, shares his journey from being an engineer in the crypto space to building a data infrastructure company. He discusses the evolution of remote work, his early experiences with Ethereum, and the challenges of tokenizing real estate. Brock also reflects on his time at Coinbase, the importance of data in Web3, and the future of blockchain technology. In this conversation, Brock and Samuel Huber delve into the transformative potential of open data in the Web 3.0 landscape. They discuss various financial use cases, the importance of user experience, and the implications of open data for innovation and e-commerce. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of scalability and the future of blockchain interactions, emphasizing the need for a user-centric approach in technology development.00:00 Introduction to Brock and Indux & Company

01:07 Understanding Data Infrastructure in Blockchain

04:17 Brock's Journey into Crypto and Engineering

10:07 The Early Days of Ethereum and ICOs

15:10 Real Estate on the Blockchain: Challenges and Opportunities

20:07 The Evolution of User Experience in Crypto Transactions

25:06 Insights from Coinbase: Internal Tools and Culture

27:30 The Scale of Engineering at Coinbase

29:21 Cultural Differences in Engineering Approaches

31:14 Building Resilient Systems in Tech

34:42 Transitioning from Coinbase to Indexing

36:08 The Birth of Indexing and Its Purpose

39:10 The Value Proposition of Indexing

40:07 The Elevator Pitch for Blockchain

43:25 Exploring Use Cases for Blockchain

45:50 The Downsides of Rapid Innovation

49:35 User Experience in Web3

52:34 The Future of Blockchain Interactions

54:40 Exploring European Living and Work Culture

56:37 Time Zone Dynamics in Global Work

59:22 The Impact of Open Data on Historical Records

01:01:20 Innovative Approaches to Data Handling

01:05:10 The Future of API Integration

01:10:15 Local First: Enhancing User Experience with Data

01:15:18 Opportunities and Resources in Web3Brock, Indux & Company, crypto, data infrastructure, Ethereum, remote work, real estate, tokenization, Coinbase, Web3, Web 3.0, open data, innovation, user experience, blockchain, financial use cases, e-commerce, data streams, APIs, scalability