The decentralized web promises a paradigm shift, reimagining how we build, deploy, and interact with applications. At the forefront of this revolution is Fleek, a groundbreaking platform that harnesses the power of IPFS and blockchain technology to enable lightning-fast, truly decentralized web apps.

In this 19th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into Fleek's ambitious vision with Kanishk Khurana, a Web3 builder and developer relations engineer at the project's helm. Kanishk shares his insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of decentralized development, as well as the innovative solutions Fleek brings to the table.

From perpetual file storage on IPFS to seamless deployment workflows and decentralized edge computing, we explore the cutting-edge features that make Fleek a game-changer for Web3 developers. Kanishk also provides a hands-on demo, showcasing the platform's intuitive interface and powerful capabilities.

Whether you're a seasoned blockchain veteran or a curious newcomer to the decentralized web, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into the future of web applications. Join us as we unlock the potential of IPFS, decentralized web, and the rapidly evolving Web3 ecosystem.

⌛ Timestamps

00:00 - Episode preview

00:24 - Introduction about the show and the guest, Kanishk Khurana

01:57 - Kanishk's professional background

03:19 - How Kanishk learned about Web3/crypto

05:48 - Kanishk's hobbies outside of work

07:43 - My impressions of Kanishk during ETHGlobal Tokyo 2023

09:00 - Deep dive into Fleek and its use cases

13:15 - Types of people who support the Fleek network

15:50 - Demo of Fleek app

24:45 - The mechanics behind Fleek Network

26:14 - Number of people running the nodes on Fleek Network

28:00 - Phases of Fleek Network progress

28:57 - People working at Fleek

30:32 - What does Developer Relations Engineer mean?

33:22 - How Kanishk learns new things

36:10 - Why Kanishk is very bullish on Rust (computer language)

40:15 - What is involved in building a consensus mechanism

42:54 - How Kanishk plans to build a developer community

52:06 - What Kanishk foresees will be the trend for this year (2024)

55:16 - Web2 areas becoming Web3 products? E.g., DEPIN

57:26 - How to onboard 1 billion users into Web3

01:02:16 - Tools that he uses on a daily basis for his work

01:08:25 - Advice for developers who want to break into Web3 from Web2

01:12:24 - Where to follow Kanishk

01:13:49 - Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow Kanishk and his company:

Kanishk's Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KanishkKhurana_

His company website: https://fleek.co/

Fleek's Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/fleekxyz

My social media if you guys want to follow me:

Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/LamWeb3⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠

Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠

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