Welcome to Beyond the Block, a podcast that explores the intersection of blockchain technology and real-world applications. In this episode, we have a fascinating guest, Mike Everyone, an old school cypherpunk, anti-authoritarian, and IT/IS professional who has held almost every imaginable technical position within the IT/IS sphere.
Mike left his last corporate position in 2002 to work on what he considers to be the single best thing he has ever done - the creation and operation of the world's first dark web marketplace, The Farmers' Market. Unlike other markets that followed, The Farmers' Market was carefully curated to offer only medicinal substances, including cannabis and various psychedelics, without hard drugs, guns, or sketchy services.
After serving 63 months in Federal prison due to the DEA finally catching up with him, Mike spent his time teaching other inmates to read, working out, and giving himself an impressive humanities education on a wide range of subjects. Upon his release in August 2018, he specialized in blockchain after discovering Bitcoin shortly before his arrest.
Currently, Mike serves as a consultant on all things crypto, blockchain, and startup-related, and as a co-host of the Los Angeles chapter of CryptoMondays. In this episode, Mike will share his unique perspective on the potential and limitations of blockchain and cryptocurrency, as well as insights into the challenges of operating in a decentralized and often unregulated environment.
We look forward to an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation with Mike as we explore topics such as the potential of blockchain for social good, the ethical considerations of blockchain technology, and the challenges of operating in a decentralized marketplace. Tune in to this episode of Beyond the Block to hear from one of the most fascinating guests we've had yet!