Applied Blockchain Podcast

Applied Blockchain
Applied Blockchain Podcast

Applied Blockchain Podcast is hosted by Adi Ben-Ari and brings blockchain technology and innovation to the spotlight. Through a relaxed conversation, Adi speaks with startup founders, business experts and industry leaders to get their views on what they are building, the Web3 ecosystem and the impact it is having on the modern world. This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3.

  1. #21 – Vikram Seth from Shell: Enabling an Environment of Data Sharing with Privacy

    22 AVR.

    #21 – Vikram Seth from Shell: Enabling an Environment of Data Sharing with Privacy

    In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Vikram Seth, Head of Blockchain & Web3 at Shell, about how blockchain, privacy, and decentralised infrastructure are shaping the energy transition and the future of value exchange. Vikram shares insights from his work at Shell and beyond, exploring how distributed technologies can enable cross-ecosystem data sharing while preserving privacy, incentivise sustainable behaviour, and integrate with technologies like AI and IoT to build more resilient systems. They discuss: Blockchain's role in data integrity and decentralised infrastructurePrivacy-preserving solutions enabling secure data collaborationCommunity-based incentives and transactive energy systemsReal-world assets and the rise of DePINs (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks)How AI, smart contracts, and automation interplay with blockchainWhy system thinking is key to solving real-world challenges 📚 Resources Mentioned The Future of Money by Bernard LietaerThe Great Simplification podcast by Nate HagensOcean Protocol, Fetch.ai, Deep GreenGitcoin, Helium Network, Project 2050 (Fuse Energy)Brixton Pound and complementary currencies This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies. 📢 Listen & subscribe Spotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliC Apple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbC Amazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfz Anchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9 YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8 🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights LinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3 Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCB YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8 Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2 GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/ Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchain Thank you for tuning in, Applied Blockchain appliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

    28 min
  2. #20 – Andrew O’Neill: Tokenised Finance, Stablecoins & Risk in the Age of Blockchain

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    #20 – Andrew O’Neill: Tokenised Finance, Stablecoins & Risk in the Age of Blockchain

    In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Andrew O’Neill, Head of Digital Assets and Blockchain Analytics at S&P Global Ratings, about the evolution of financial infrastructure through tokenisation, stablecoins, and decentralised finance. Andrew shares insights from over 15 years in the financial sector, covering how traditional risk frameworks are being reshaped to accommodate real-time blockchain data, smart contracts, and on-chain portfolios. He explains how legacy institutions are engaging with Web3, and why transparency, resilience, and education are critical for widespread adoption. They discuss: Tokenisation of money market funds and treasury assetsStablecoins: reserve structures, transparency & risk profilesDecentralised finance (DeFi) and its parallels with structured financeOn-chain vs off-chain risks: what still needs bridgingHow blockchain enables real-time financial monitoringUse cases in DAO treasuries, corporate finance & asset managementBitcoin’s evolving role in global markets 📚 Resources Mentioned Bitcoin White Paper: bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdfSmart Money*by Brunello RosaMakerDAO’s RWA investmentsProject Guardian by JPMorgan & ApolloArbitrumDAO Treasury ProposalsS&P Global Ratings: spglobal.com This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies. 📢 Listen & subscribe Spotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliC Apple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbC Amazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfz Anchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9 YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8 🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights LinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3 Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCB Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2 GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/ Thank you for tuning in, Applied Blockchain⁠⁠ appliedblockchain.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠silentdata.com⁠⁠ ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

    37 min
  3. #19 – Pedro López-Belmonte: Blockchain in Luxury Retail – Product Passports, Loyalty & NFTs

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    #19 – Pedro López-Belmonte: Blockchain in Luxury Retail – Product Passports, Loyalty & NFTs

    In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, ⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠ speaks with ⁠Pedro López-Belmonte⁠, former Head of Technology Innovation at Richemont (parent company of Cartier, Montblanc, and IWC), about blockchain’s real-world applications in the luxury and retail sectors. Pedro shares deep insights from nearly a decade at the forefront of blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies - including how digital product passports, NFTs, and privacy-preserving loyalty are reshaping customer engagement and combating counterfeits. They discuss: Blockchain’s role in transparency and IP protectionDigital product passports for proof of ownership & authenticityThe challenge of linking physical and digital assetsWhy many loyalty NFT projects fall short — and how to fix themCase studies from IWC, Porsche, eBay, and Vestiaire CollectiveCommunity-based loyalty, secondary markets & real value delivery 📚 Resources mentioned Bitcoin White Paper: ⁠bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf⁠Purple Cow by Seth GodinVitalik Buterin’s blog: ⁠vitalik.ca⁠POAP: ⁠poap.xyz⁠Animoca Brands: ⁠animocabrands.com⁠Richemont on choosing a public blockchain: ⁠ledgerinsights.com/cartier-owner-richemont-why-it-chose-a-public-blockchain⁠Music shout-outs: Frank Zappa & Brian Eno 🎵 This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies. 📢 Listen & subscribe Spotify ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠ Apple Podcasts ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠ Amazon Music ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠ Anchor ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠ YouTube ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠ 🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights LinkedIn ○ ⁠bit.ly/3DsSNp3⁠ Twitter ○ ⁠bit.ly/4iCKhCB⁠ YouTube ○ ⁠bit.ly/3QZl2i8⁠ Medium ○ ⁠bit.ly/3R16Mp2⁠ GitHub ○ ⁠github.com/appliedblockchain/⁠ Linktree ○ ⁠linktr.ee/appblockchain⁠ Thank you for tuning in, Applied Blockchain ⁠appliedblockchain.com⁠ ○ ⁠silentdata.com⁠ ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

    29 min
  4. #18 - Rita Martins from LSEG: Fintech, Blockchain & the Future of Financial Innovation

    25 MARS

    #18 - Rita Martins from LSEG: Fintech, Blockchain & the Future of Financial Innovation

    In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, ⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠ speaks with ⁠Rita Martins⁠, Head of Ecosystems at the London ⁠Stock Exchange Group⁠ (LSEG) and former Fintech Partnerships Lead at ⁠HSBC⁠, about the evolving intersection of finance, fintech, and blockchain innovation. Rita shares her journey from consulting to banking, offering first-hand insights into the challenges of big bank innovation, fintech collaborations, and the impact of blockchain on financial services. They discuss: ○ Why innovation is so challenging for traditional banks ○ How fintech partnerships drive financial transformation ○ Public vs. private blockchains ○ The role of stablecoins, digital assets, and Web3 in finance ○ Insights from Rita’s ⁠book⁠, “Web3 & Financial Services” 📚 Resources Mentioned ○ Web3 in Financial Services by Rita Martins: ritamartins.co.uk ○ DL News: dlnews.com ○ Bankless Podcast: bankless.com/podcast This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies. 📢 Listen & subscribe Spotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliC Apple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbC Amazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfz Anchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9 YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8 🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights LinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3 Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCB YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8 Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2 GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/ Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchain Thank you for tuning in, Applied Blockchain, appliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

    33 min
  5. #17 - Katie Evans from Swarm: Tokenising Real-World Assets and Bridging TradFi with DeFi

    11/12/2024

    #17 - Katie Evans from Swarm: Tokenising Real-World Assets and Bridging TradFi with DeFi

    In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Katie Evans, Chief Business Development & Communications Officer at Swarm, about tokenising real-world assets with blockchain. Swarm, a platform at the forefront of bridging TradFi and DeFi, enables the digitisation and trading of assets with features like instant settlement and self-custody. Katie highlights Swarm’s leadership in digitising and trading assets, bridging TradFi and DeFi through instant settlement, and self-custody. They also discuss regulatory shifts, community governance via Swarm’s SMT token and DAO, and the future of DeFi lending with tokenised assets. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3.  Resources: DL News Bankless Podcast _______________________________________________________________ This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a blockchain development company that is shaping the future of blockchain and web3.  This podcast is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay tuned! Follow us on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Github⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

    36 min
  6. #16 - Ron Bodkin from ChainML: Transforming AI with Blockchain

    16/09/2024

    #16 - Ron Bodkin from ChainML: Transforming AI with Blockchain

    In this episode, ⁠⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠⁠ talks to Ron Bodkin, founder and CEO of @chainml about the positive convergence of AI and blockchain technologies. Ron draws on his extensive experience with AI, from pioneering large-scale machine learning systems to leading ChainML’s development of innovative AI agents. He highlights the transformative potential of large language models and the revolutionary impact AI agents are having across industries. Ron explores the future of collaboration between AI and Web3, emphasising the importance of decentralisation, and explains how ChainML is building the infrastructure for an open, decentralised ecosystem of specialised AI agents. ChainML is an AI research and development company that focuses on creating a better future with AI agents. Their flagship product, Council Analytics, offers a generative AI-powered platform that provides conversational analytics through API integration, enabling seamless and secure talk-to-data experiences in software applications. Built on the open-source Council framework, ChainML is leading innovation in the world of AI agents, aiming to revolutionize data analytics and end-user experiences. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3.  Resources: Podcast: Dwarkesh Patel This Podcast is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay tuned! Follow us on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Github⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------  Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

    28 min
  7. #15 - Simon Jones from Baanx. Revolutionising Payments with Blockchain Technology

    27/08/2024

    #15 - Simon Jones from Baanx. Revolutionising Payments with Blockchain Technology

    In this episode, ⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠ sits down with Simon Jones, Chief Commercial Officer at Baanx to explore the transformative power of blockchain in financial services. Simon shares his journey from finance to marketing to his current position at Baanx, highlighting the inefficiencies in legacy banking systems and the potential of blockchain to overhaul these processes. Baanx is a leader in custodial and non-custodial crypto payments, partnering with market leaders like Ledger, 1 inch, and MetaMask. Their technology enables users to spend directly from self-custody without locking funds. In collaboration with Mastercard, Baanx developed fully on-chain Web3 cards, providing seamless access to crypto for over 500,000 users across 32 countries, with plans to expand into the US and Latin America by the end of 2024. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3.  Resources: Books A People's Tragedy Flash Boys The Whale This Podcast is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay tuned! Follow us on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Github⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------  Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

    30 min
  8. #14 - Daniela Barbosa from The Linux Foundation. Blockchain’s Evolution and Enterprise Impact

    07/08/2024

    #14 - Daniela Barbosa from The Linux Foundation. Blockchain’s Evolution and Enterprise Impact

    In this episode, Adi Ben-Ari is joined by Daniela Barbosa, General Manager, Blockchain and Identity at The Linux Foundation, to explore the evolution of blockchain technology and its impact across various industries. Daniela shares her journey from working on Web 2.0 at Dow Jones to leading the growth of Hyperledger projects at The Linux Foundation. She emphasises the significance of open-source communities in advancing blockchain innovation and the critical role of decentralised technologies in modern enterprises. The Linux Foundation serves as a neutral, trusted hub fostering collaboration among developers and organisations to advance open technology projects. The Foundation’s commitment to open governance and community-driven development ensures that innovations are cutting-edge, accessible, and drive substantial economic and technological progress. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3.  Resources: Podcast Money Reimagined SSI Orbit News platform Ledger Insights This Podcast is available on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stay tuned! Follow us on:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Github⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----------  Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

    36 min

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Applied Blockchain Podcast is hosted by Adi Ben-Ari and brings blockchain technology and innovation to the spotlight. Through a relaxed conversation, Adi speaks with startup founders, business experts and industry leaders to get their views on what they are building, the Web3 ecosystem and the impact it is having on the modern world. This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3.

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