The DFI Podcast

By Eshan Chordia and Wes Floyd

The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases. We cover the latest news and deep dives on the infrastructure and use cases powering Web3.... more

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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

The DFI Podcast episodes:

November 27, 2023 E18: Binance, Microstrategy, and Disney NFTs
The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases.
00:00 - Binance Settlement
06:09 - MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Investment
17:01 - Disney's NFT Deal
21:48 - NFTs Representing Real Assets
23:26 - Staking Rate Increase
26:35 - Crypto Adoption Impact
32:47 - OKX Layer 2
40:03 - Open AI Layoffs & Sam Altman's Departure
44:17 - GPU Investment Impact
46:56 - Decentralized AI Potential
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Twitter (Eshan): https://twitter.com/eshanchordia
Twitter (Wes): https://twitter.com/weswfloyd
Twitter (DFI Podcast): https://twitter.com/thedfipod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dfi-podcast-going-deep-on-infrastructure-for-web3/id1690224277
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FSiZKAXz7ejxaQy6b74Ti?si=e018eb54825f44df
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51min
November 07, 2023 E17: with Derek from Blockless Network
The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases.
Get involved with Derek and the Blockless community via:
Follow Derek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dmikeyanderson
Blockless Website: https://blockless.network/
Blockless Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblockless
Blockless Discord: https://discord.com/invite/9eeRHxSCTZ
Timestamps
00:00 - Innovative Work at Blockless
05:08 - Multiple Chains and Execution
08:34 - Running Websites on Blockless
11:05 - Comparison to Other Providers
15:20 - AI Inference and Blockchain
20:07 - Telemetry and Web 3
26:03 - Centralized Infrastructure Responsibility
29:01 - Economic Changes and Funding
30:04 - Proof of Stake and Revenue
36:01 - Building Engineering Teams
40:01 - Decentralization and Compute Lakes
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Twitter (Eshan): https://twitter.com/eshanchordia
Twitter (Wes): https://twitter.com/weswfloyd
Twitter (DFI Podcast): https://twitter.com/thedfipod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dfi-podcast-going-deep-on-infrastructure-for-web3/id1690224277
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FSiZKAXz7ejxaQy6b74Ti?si=e018eb54825f44df
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45min
October 30, 2023 E16: JPMC Onyx Private Blockchain, Coinbase Growth in Bear Market, NY AG Sues Gemini, Genesis, DCG
The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases.
Topics covered:
- JPMC and Onyx chain
- Coinbase Trading Volume Slows Further as Crypto Winter Continues
- NY AG Sues Gemini, Genesis, DCGTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction0:36 - JP Morgan Onyx: JP Morgan's in blockchain5:02 - Blockchain as a Game-Changer9:18 - Onyx’s Interoperability with Ethereum13:03 - Use of Private Blockchains18:23 - Coinbase performance25:04 - Role of Bitcoin as a store30:08 - Centralization of Bitcoin mining32:51 - Gemini, Genesis, and regulatory actions.35:39 – Audits in crypto space.
Follow us on:
Twitter (Eshan): https://twitter.com/eshanchordia
Twitter (Wes): https://twitter.com/weswfloyd
Twitter (DFI Podcast): https://twitter.com/thedfipod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dfi-podcast-going-deep-on-infrastructure-for-web3/id1690224277
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3u1U5AsUMhTbDkup5igxrP
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40min
October 12, 2023 E15: ETH Staking Boom, Token Compensation
The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - EU regulation and the absence of staking definitions.
05:30 - Centralization concerns and projects like Lido.
12:05 - Decentralization versus ease of use in crypto.
15:55- Focus on decentralization and layer two solutions.
21:47- Speculation about a multi-chain or consolidated future.
28:49- Compensation in crypto being primarily in fiat currency.
36:03- SEC's Role and Regulatory Challenges
38:34- Insight into Corporate Activism
47:03 - Tether CTO Interview
48:03 - Lack of Confidence in Stablecoins
53:02 - Tether vs. Circle Transparency
54:26 - Need for Cryptocurrency Regulation
Follow us on:
Twitter (Eshan): https://twitter.com/eshanchordia
Twitter (Wes): https://twitter.com/weswfloyd
Twitter (DFI Podcast): https://twitter.com/thedfipod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dfi-podcast-going-deep-on-infrastructure-for-web3/id1690224277
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FSiZKAXz7ejxaQy6b74Ti
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56min
October 01, 2023 E14: GTM for Web3 (Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships), Decentralizing Infura
The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases.
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Discussing the go-to-market strategies for Web 3
03:26 - Comparing sales strategies for Web 2 and Web 3
10:36 - Importance of reputation in the Web 3 industry
13:45 - The value of asking questions and having a conversational approach in sales
17:06 - The challenges of standing out in a competitive B2B SaaS market
21:48 - Exploring the unique aspects of customer acquisition in Web 3.0
32:19 - Comparing Web 3.0 protocol building to creating open APIs
37:02 - Comparison between centralized and decentralized approaches to go-to-market strategies.
38:02 - The importance of partnerships in the context of crypto protocols.
41:22 - Infura and its plans for decentralization of infrastructure.
Follow us on:
Twitter (Eshan): https://twitter.com/eshanchordia
Twitter (Wes): https://twitter.com/weswfloyd
Twitter (DFI Podcast): https://twitter.com/thedfipod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dfi-podcast-going-deep-on-infrastructure-for-web3/id1690224277
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FSiZKAXz7ejxaQy6b74Ti
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47min
October 01, 2023 E13: SEC Bitcoin ETFs, India Crypto Regulations, Web3 Security Challenges
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Web3 Security Challenges
03:12 - The Role of Machine Learning in Web3 Security
06:45 - Smart Contract Auditing Techniques
09:57 - Anomaly Detection in Web3 Transactions
12:34 - Identity Verification with Machine Learning
15:20 - Predictive Analysis for Web3 Threats
18:45 - Defending Against Adversarial Attacks
21:58 - Fraud Detection in Web3 Ecosystems
25:03 - Optimizing Token Systems for Security
28:19 - Behavioral Biometrics and Web3 Authentication
The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases.
Follow us on:
Twitter (Eshan): https://twitter.com/eshanchordia
Twitter (Wes): https://twitter.com/weswfloyd
Twitter (DFI Podcast): https://twitter.com/thedfipod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dfi-podcast-going-deep-on-infrastructure-for-web3/id1690224277
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FSiZKAXz7ejxaQy6b74Ti
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32min
September 06, 2023 E12: SBC Recap, Coinbase L2 Launch, & PayPal's New Stablecoin
The DFI Podcast - where we go Deep on Web3 Infrastructure, Services, and use cases.
Links from the show:
https://rdi.berkeley.edu/events/decentralizationaisummit
https://cbr.stanford.edu/sbc23/
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/08/10/first-mover-americas-coinbase-seeks-new-revenue-stream-from-layer-2-network/
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/08/09/paypals-real-stablecoin-strategy-it-wants-to-earn-interest-on-your-deposits/
Timestamps
00:00 E12: SBC Recap, Coinbase L2, & PayPal Stablecoin
01:07 Stanford Blockchain Recap: Sunday Berkeley AI Conference
13:48 SBC Recap: Stanford Blockchain Summit
18:37 SBC Recap: Side Events
24:26 Coinbase Launches their L2 Rollup "Base"
33:33 Coinbase & Circle (USDC) Partnership
41:54 Paypal Launches their Stablecoin PYUSD
Follow us on:
Twitter (Eshan): https://twitter.com/eshanchordia
Twitter (Wes): https://twitter.com/weswfloyd
Twitter (DFI Podcast): https://twitter.com/thedfipod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dfi-podcast-going-deep-on-infrastructure-for-web3/id1690224277
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FSiZKAXz7ejxaQy6b74Ti
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50min

FAQs about The DFI Podcast:

How many episodes does The DFI Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.