Verifiably Random

Verifiably Random

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Verifiably Random episodes

  • Season 2: Ep 5 - Staking Rewards are live & running a node is easy with NodeKit

    In this episode of Verifiably Random, Marc, Min, and John celebrate the launch of Staking Rewards and the new era of Algorand 4.0. The hosts also welcome Tasos "D13" Bitsios from engineering to talk about how easy it is to run a node with NodeKit.


    Min and John wrap up their time at crypto event CfC St. Moritz and Marc chats about solar panel tokenization on Algorand through Enel and wallet provider Conio.


    Fred Estante joins the show to provide updates on recent developments across the Algorand ecosystem and a wrap-up on how Staking Rewards have gone for the partners involved.


    Find out more about how to start staking on Algorand: https://algorand.co/staking-rewards

    Get started with NodeKit: https://nodekit.run/

    News about Conio and Enel's solar panel tokenization on Algorand: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fractional-ownership-solar-panels-enel-algorand

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    58 min
  • Season 2: Ep 4 - Memecoins & community; what went down at Algorand's India Summit
    In this episode of Verifiably Random, hosts Min and Marc (with John Woods seemingly already on holiday) discuss the latest developments in the Algorand ecosystem, including the upcoming Governance Period 14, the boom of memecoins, and the community they form. The episode welcomes Anil Kakani, VP of India at the Algorand Foundation, to chat about the recent summit in India. Anil shares insights about their ecosystem & developer growth while giving a great overview of what happened at the Summit.

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    55 min
  • Season 2: Ep 3 - Should we fear Google's quantum chip? & Algorand's big impact
    In this episode of Verifiably Random, hosts Marc, Min, and John discuss Google's Willow quantum chip announcement. John explains that while this breakthrough doesn't immediately threaten modern cryptography, it is an interesting advancement and one to keep an eye on. The episode then features a conversation with Matt Keller, Director of Impact at the Algorand Foundation, who details several humanitarian initiatives. The episode also welcomes back Fred Estante, providing updates on recent developments across the Algorand ecosystem.

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    56 min
  • Season 2: Ep 2 - Get ready for Staking Rewards & what CAN Algorand do?
    John, Min, and Marc take you through everything you need to know about the upcoming Staking Rewards. Listen to the different ways you can be involved in securing the network for rewards, understand what is needed to stake on Algorand (not too many technical requirements at all!), and learn about the different ways you can take part in Staking Rewards. In the second part, Marc takes you through the new Algorand CAN brand campaign and gives a sneak peek of the different Cans you could find. To watch the Podcast and see the brand visuals, see the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KUEltHf5AhA

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Season 2: Ep1 - What is the future for the L1s vs. L2s debate? + Ztlment's move from Ethereum + Coinbase Quests
    Join hosts John, Min, and Marc as they explore the most recent developments in the Algorand ecosystem as we welcome in Season Two of Verifiably Random. This episode unpacks ZTLment's move from Ethereum to Algorand, and explores the upcoming payment card from Pera and Immersive. The team looks into Coinbase Learning Rewards' success and demystifies the growing importance of atomic swaps in the blockchain space. The conversation also touches on the evolving relationship between Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, offering listeners valuable insights into the future of blockchain architecture.

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    50 min
  • Season 1: Ep 6 - What to expect from the Summer of Algorand. LIVE at Decipher 2024, Barcelona
    The finale of Verifiably Random Season 1 was recorded live at our annual Decipher event in beautiful Barcelona. Join hosts Marc, Min, and John as they welcome special guests Devan Moorthy (Head of Ecosystem Partnerships) and Staci Warden (CEO of Algorand Foundation) to discuss the latest and greatest updates in the Algorand Ecosystem.

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    41 min
  • Season 1: Ep 5 - Does decentralized identity transform our digital interaction? With Christine Mohan & Bruno Martins
    In episode five of Verifiably Random, join us as we dive into the world of decentralized identity with special guests Christine Mohan (VP of Community & Ecosystem Success at Algorand Foundation) and Bruno Martins (Principal Architect at Algorand Foundation). Christine and Bruno break down the concept of decentralized identity, exploring how it works, why it's essential, and its potential to transform digital interactions. Plus, don't miss our Ecosystem Update with Fred Estante, as he shares the latest developments in the Algorand ecosystem.

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    57 min
  • Season 1: Ep 4 - Is quantum computing a threat or enhancement for blockchain?
    In episode four of Verifiably Random, Min, John, and Marc get into the (not so...) futuristic world of quantum computing and its role in enhancing blockchain security. They break down quantum technology and how it works, and how it could be a game changer in making blockchains more resistant to attacks. Listen as they discuss the cutting-edge advancements and the potential future impacts of quantum computing on blockchain, and our Ecosystem Update segment returns with Fred Estante.

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    54 min
  • Season 1: Ep 3 - Can AI make smarter blockchains? With David Johnston from Morpheus Project
    In episode three of Verifiably Random, Min, John, and Marc dive into how AI is changing the game in blockchain technology. They chat about the ways AI makes blockchain smarter and more efficient. Joining them is David Johnston from the Morpheus Project, who drops in to share the latest scoop on AI’s role in blockchain and what’s new on the horizon.

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    49 min
  • Season 1: Ep 2 - What makes Python the ideal programming language for Blockchain?
    In the second episode of Verifiably Random, Min, John, and Marc delve into the practical applications of Python in blockchain development. The hosts discuss why Python's simplicity and versatility make it an ideal programming language for blockchain projects and they are joined by a special guest, Fred Estante, VR's 'Ecosystem Correspondent,' to provide an update on the latest developments and news within the Algorand Ecosystem.

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    51 min

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