The Kus

By The Kusamarian

Space Monkeys & Behind the Code: Web3 Thinkers in partnership with Key Pictures:

A collection of interviews with the best and brightest minds building on Polkadot and Substrate.

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The podcast currently has 286 episodes available.

The Kus episodes:

January 06, 2025 AAG #195 - MKCA 🦅
Attempts at Governance - Every Monday & Thursday on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
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1h 44min
January 05, 2025 ep. 173 - Absolute Resilience 😤 Polkadot Hub & JAM's Role in Securing Censor-free Web3's
In this insightful episode of Space Monkeys, we dive deep with Kian Paimani, a Polkadot Fellow and long-standing member of Parity Technologies, to explore the philosophy behind blockchain resilience, the evolution of Polkadot, and the introduction of the JAM protocol.

Kian shares his journey from discovering blockchain technology during his master's studies to becoming a pivotal figure in the Polkadot ecosystem.

We discuss:
🔹 The significance of resilience in blockchain technology and why it's non-negotiable for Web3.
🔹 How Polkadot is redefining itself as not just a blockchain but a Web3 cloud infrastructure.
🔹 The repackaging of existing Polkadot elements into the innovative Jam protocol.
🔹 The impact of speculative trends like meme coins on the broader blockchain industry and its path forward.

Join us as we unpack these complex topics, offering a glimpse into the future of decentralized technology.

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26min
January 02, 2025 AAG #194 - The Year of Gov 🕊️
Attempts at Governance - Every Monday & Thursday on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
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1h 2min
December 19, 2024 AAG #193 - Last Show ☠️
Attempts at Governance - Every Monday & Thursday on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
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1h 54min
December 16, 2024 AAG #192 - Private Matters 🕵️‍♂️
Attempts at Governance - Every Monday & Thursday on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
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1h 3min
December 15, 2024 ep. 172 - AI & the Humans ☯️ Becoming Neurosymbolic w/ OriginTrail, Edgenodes the DKG V8
What happens when bots outnumber humans online?

Here we explore how the world of AI is evolving & what OriginTrail, under the guidance of Branimir Rakic, is doing to ensure humans remain at the heart of the internet.

We discuss OriginTrail's mission to create the largest collective knowledge base in the world leading their innovative approach to Collective Neurosymbolic AI.

This technology aims to blend human knowledge with AI, ensuring the internet remains a space for genuine human interaction rather than just a playground for bots. Learn about the recent strides OriginTrail has made, including the launch of DKG Edge Nodes, the TRAC programmatic treasury & the upcoming DKG V8.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a tech builder, or someone concerned about the future of the internet, this video provides a comprehensive look at how we can collectively steer AI towards a more human-centric path.

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24min
December 12, 2024 AAG #191 - Parallel pt. 2 🤏
Attempts at Governance - Every Monday & Thursday on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
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1h 59min
December 09, 2024 AAG #190 - Secrets 🤐
Attempts at Governance - Every Monday & Thursday on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Kus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!
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1h 24min
December 08, 2024 ep. 171 - Kusama's Unique Edge 🧿 Privacy w/ Erin Grasmick - Cryptonauts & Weird Fish
Dive into the deep & weird oceans of Kusama with Erin Grasmick, the veteran Parity engineer behind the Spamming, a privacy vision for KSM, the JAM toaster & more!
In this episode of Space Monkeys, we discuss:
🔹 Kusama's unique position for privacy-focused applications like privacy coins and mixers.
🔹 The evolution and maturity of blockchain governance, particularly with Kusama's OpenGov.
🔹 The exciting developments like the upcoming smart contracts and the potential for anonymous voting on Kusama.
🔹 Insights into the Jam Toaster project, simulating the entire JAM network for performance and resilience testing.
Join us as we explore how Kusama can differentiate itself from Polkadot, offering a space for more experimental and less enterprise-friendly blockchain solutions.

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28min
December 07, 2024 Web3 Builders: ep. 25 - Ingø Rübe & Antonio Antonino: Exploring KILT's Decentralized ID - Behind the Code
Key Pictures presents: Ingø Rübe, Founder & CTO of KILT, and Antonio Antonino, KILT Engineer.
Key Pictures presents: Ingø Rübe, Founder & CTO of KILT, and Antonio Antonino, KILT Engineer. Dive into the world of KILT Protocol with this in-depth exploration of decentralized identities (DIDs) & verifiable credentials.
Learn how KILT went live on Polkadot in 2021, navigated the complexities of standardization with W3C, and is now seeing adoption by major players like Deloitte and parts of the German government.
Discover how KILT enables users to control their digital identity, the role of blockchain in securing credentials, and projects under development like KYX & Proof of Personhood. Whether you're into tech, privacy, or just curious about the future of digital identity, this video is your guide to understanding KILT's impact on the industry & government.

Join us as we discuss:
🔹 The evolution of DIDs and verifiable credentials
🔹 The political and technical journey to standardization
🔹 Real-world applications, from KYC to digital passports
🔹 The future with projects like KYX and Identity Hub

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25min

FAQs about The Kus:

How many episodes does The Kus have?

The podcast currently has 286 episodes available.