The DFI Podcast

The DFI Podcast

By Eshan Chordia and Wes FloydTechnology
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The DFI Podcast episodes

  • 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
    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?si=e018eb54825f44df

    51 min
  • 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
    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?si=e018eb54825f44df

    45 min
  • 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

    40 min
  • 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

    56 min
  • 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

    47 min
  • 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

    32 min
  • 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

    50 min

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