Voices of the Data Economy

This is a continuing conversation with Trent McConaughy, the founder of Ocean Protocol. In this second part of the interview, we continue to talk about the focus of the core team at Ocean and new upcoming use cases in 2023. Trent also shares his thoughts on the future of AI and Industry dynamics in general. 

In this episode of Voices of the Data Economy, we welcomed Trent McConaghy, Co-Founder of Ocean Protocol, for the second time on our show. During this two-episode series podcast interview,  we spoke about the ocean roadmap for 2023 and the project’s focus on newer use cases, including DeFi.

In our 21st episode, we bring back Bruce Pon, Founder of Ocean Protocol Foundation, to discuss the future of Web3. During this episode, Bruce talks about overcoming crypto downturns, establishing a free, new data economy, and the future of data ownership.

Here is a list of the selected time stamps on the different topics discussed during the podcast:

1:43 to 2:43 – About Ocean Protocol

3:00 to 6:03 – Ocean Protocol’s achievements in the past few years

6:05 to 9:34 – Getting through the crypto winter of 2022

9:41 to 12:10 – What makes you optimistic about Web3?

12:20 to 15:41 – What the Web3 community needs to do for trust in the aftermath of the FTX incident?

15:42 to 19:15 – On the VC industry putting money into Web3

22:15 to 25:06 –  Vision for a new, free data economy in Web3

25:07 to 29:31 – Why data scientists should invest in learning about blockchain and Web3?

29:43 to 32:15 – Who are the stakeholders that can come on board Ocean?

32:18 to 34:09 – How far is the new, free data economy?

34:13 to 37:09 – Has GDPR worked?

37:10 to 40:15 – What kind of projects does Ocean look at for giving grants

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In this Voices of the Data Economy episode, we spoke to Srikanth Kaja. He is the General Manager of Emerging Technologies in Daimler South East Asia.

Acentrik is a decentralized data marketplace by Mercedes-Benz, powered by Blockchain Technology. During our conversation, we spoke about how enterprises can use blockchain technology to monetize data in a privacy-preserving manner and the road ahead for enterprise adoption of web3.

Voices of the Data Economy is supported by Ocean Protocol Foundation. Ocean is kickstarting a Data Economy by breaking down data silos and equalizing access to data for all. Diksha Dutta hosted this episode, and audio engineering is by Aneesh Arora.

In this episode of Voices of the Data Economy, we spoke to Kelsie Nabben. She is a researcher in decentralized technology communities. Kelsie is interested in the human outcomes of digital infrastructure, blockchain community culture, and algorithmic governance. She has written various research papers on this topic, the recent one being “Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) as Data Trusts”.

Kelsie is a recipient of a PhD scholarship at the RMIT University Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society and a researcher in the Digital Ethnography Research Centre and Blockchain Innovation Hub. In this chat, we spoke about how principles of ‘data trusts’ might apply to DAOs as a data governance structure. We also questioned decentralized data ownership, storage, and utilization.

Voices of the Data Economy is supported by Ocean Protocol Foundation. Ocean is kickstarting a Data Economy by breaking down data silos and equalizing access to data for all. This episode was hosted by Diksha Dutta and audio engineering is by Aneesh Arora. 

We have often spoken about the relevance of Web3 and decentralization in our podcast. Still, it is essential to talk about pioneers in the Web2 space fighting for free internet and data privacy. They are the advocates working with governments for data regulations that protect internet users. One of such organizations is Mozilla. In this episode of Voices of the Data Economy, we talked with Udbhav Tiwari, Public Policy Advisor at Mozilla. During this discussion, he explains the role of Mozilla in the free internet ecosystem, data regulations discrepancies in the Asia Pacific and particularly India, and more.

Voices of the Data Economy is supported by Ocean Protocol Foundation. Ocean is kickstarting a Data Economy by breaking down data silos and equalizing access to data for all. This episode was hosted by Diksha Dutta and audio engineering by Aneesh Arora.

Here is a list of the selected time stamps on the different topics discussed during the podcast:

(2:20-7:25) - Mozilla’s role in the internet ecosystem

(7:25-13:20) - Data regulations in the Asia Pacific with a focus on India

(13:20-28:35) - What is non-personal data, and how are the regulations?

(28:35-32:05) - How should a data protection law in India look like?

(32:05-43:06) - How does big tech behave in India

In this episode of Voices of the Data Economy, we had a candid conversation with Trent McConaghy, Founder of Ocean Protocol. During this discussion, he explains how Data Marketplaces work; the concept of Data Tokens, Data NFTs, and the road ahead with Ocean DAO and Ocean V4.

Voices of the Data Economy is supported by Ocean Protocol Foundation. Ocean is kickstarting a Data Economy by breaking down data silos and equalizing access to data for all. This episode was hosted by Diksha Dutta and audio engineering by Aneesh Arora.

In this episode of Voices of the Data Economy, we spoke to Michael Healy and Thy-Diep ("Yip") Ta -- both are co-founders of Unit.

Unit.Network is a parachain built on Substrate and linked to the PolkaDot network that (1) provides tools that make it easy to build and grow a token, (2) enables decentral (free-market) banking, and (3) is fundamentally designed to catalyze the token economy – widespread adoption of tokens for use (not just investment) throughout the global economy.

We spoke about how tokens could help distribute value in the world, the future of a token economy, the role of cryptocurrency treasuries, and more during our conversation. 

Voices of the Data Economy is supported by Ocean Protocol Foundation. Ocean is kickstarting a Data Economy by breaking down data silos and equalizing access to data for all. This episode was hosted by Diksha Dutta and audio engineering by Aneesh Arora.

In this episode of  Voices of the Data Economy, we spoke to  Julia Reinhardt. She is a San Francisco-based expert in Artificial Intelligence governance and privacy and public policy consultant. As a Mozilla Fellow in Residence, Julia assesses the opportunities and limitations of European approaches on trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in Silicon Valley and their potential for U.S. businesses and advocacy. During our conversation, Julia spoke about the different facets of GDPR impact on Silicon Valley; and the challenges of upcoming AI regulation. 

Voices of Data Economy is supported by Ocean Protocol Foundation. Ocean is kickstarting a Data Economy by breaking down data silos and equalizing access to data for all. This episode was hosted by Diksha Dutta and audio engineering by Aneesh Arora.