In this episode, we explore the connection between "dark markets" and blockchains with Alexia Maddox. Alexia is a "netnographer" of frontier, digital communities. Her work on dark markets not only leads to fascinating research findings, but also pioneering qualitative research methods for engaging with online communities. We discuss her experience on researching the silk road, reflections on blockchain communities, and the frontier areas she's currently working on. Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to her work.

In this episode, we speak with political economist and geographer Dr. Jaya Klara Brekke for "an update" on crypto-politics. We discuss decentralization, governance, consensus and dissensus, and potential futures of zero-knowledge proofs and AI. Don't miss this.

We are capturing and recording digital data for posterity. "Some of the most important information will probably end up being tied to the Ethereum blockchain, including NFTs". How do we make this data last? We take a deep dive with software programmer and Aussie Ethereum community champion Bokky Poobah on what comprises an NFT and how this bundle of data and signatures is stored into perpetuity, as well as the potential tax and legal implications (this is not official advice).

In this episode on "Unpacking Recent Developments in DAOs", we are joined by Professor Alex Sims from The University of Auckland in New Zealand and Dr Aaron Lane from RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub. We cover DAO legislation in Wyoming and other jurisdictions, corporate structures, corporate governance, and open challenges to DAOs (noting this should not be taken as legal advice).

In this episode, we're joined by Shermin Voshmgir from Token Kitchen, to discuss cryptoeconomic foundations, token design patterns, and the institutional behaviour of "Decentralised Autonomous Organisations". Learn why "initial conditions count" in this insightful conversation

In this insightful episode, we engage with Professor Aaron Wright on all things "Decentralised Autonomous Organisations" (DAOs) and the law. Aaron shares on the meaning of DAOs, the evolution of DAOs in the blockchain community (including NFT DAOs), regulatory updates in the State of Wyoming, and the future. Do not miss this episode!

In this thoughtful conversation between media scholars, we discuss cultural approaches to the governance of digital spaces, highlight observations about how the blockchain space relates to other examples of community, point to alternative sources of relevant literature for approaching this, and highlight the subjectivity of 'decentralisation' and economically aligning participation.

In this dynamic episode, we discuss the hugely relevant social sciences topic of 'the politics of digital encryption'. Digital encryption is a security technology that is fundamental to the functioning of public blockchains. We speak with Dr Linda Monsees on history, politics, stakeholders, winners, & losers, based on her book "Cryptopolitics"

In this episode, we discuss decentralised finance and the future of data markets with Luca Cosentino, early hire at Oasis Labs project, from Berkeley University. We talk about data tokens, the user control web, privacy, and regulation.

In this NFTs special episode, members of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub explore the legal and taxation treatment of these digital assets, including classification, questions, and issues. Are they property? Are they capital gains tax events? Note: this is not to be regarded as financial or legal advice.