Blockcast

Blockhead
Blockcast

Pondering over NFTs' existential crises? Perplexed by the dance of institutions in the crypto ballroom? Fear not. Blockcast, in its weekly rendezvous, will distill the heady mix of crypto-chaos into delightful sips of TLDR. Straight from Southeast Asia's dynamic digital hub, we dive deep into the blockchain and web3 tapestry, unwinding its knots and narrating its tales, one episode at a time. The show gives a nod to Blockhead's explorations, but with an audial twist—think of it as your weekly deep dive into the world's decentralized wonders and your weekly lowdown on the interplay in crypto.

  1. Future DAO CEO Mathew Markman on Surviving Rugpulls & Building Communities | Blockcast 50

    5 DAYS AGO

    Future DAO CEO Mathew Markman on Surviving Rugpulls & Building Communities | Blockcast 50

    Currently serving as the CEO of Future DAO and Etheleo Decisions, Mathew Markman is currently pursuing a PhD in Future Studies. Blending Web3 with cutting-edge decision-making tools to empower communities and transform financial and governance systems, Markman has made significant strides in the Web3 space. As the survivor of a crypto rugpull, Markman tells Blockhead how his vulnerabilities were exploited but more importantly, how he overcame the attack through the strength of the community. Markman talks about how crypto's allure often lies in its philosophical and technological innovations, such as decentralized governance and digital property but the financial incentive remains a key driver for broader adoption. With memecoins driving Solana forward, Markman sheds light on what memecoin community takers over all about and how trust can be restored in the industry. Markman also discusses how Future Protocol is strengthening communities and developing user acquisition long into the future. He explains how Future aims to enhance DAO governance, helping communities engage more effectively in decision-making processes. Additionally, he reveals how its success lies in improving participation, achieving consistent quorums, and enabling better decision-making for partner organizations.

    31 min
  2. Navigating Cycles, Macro Trends, and Real Utility with Tangent's Jason Choi | Blockcast 49

    NOV 29

    Navigating Cycles, Macro Trends, and Real Utility with Tangent's Jason Choi | Blockcast 49

    In this episode, Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Jason Choi, general partner at crypto prop shop Tangent, for a candid exploration of crypto markets. Choi discusses meme coin supercycles, navigating macroeconomic headwinds, and the evolution of project evaluation from speculative hype to real-world traction. They then take a peek into Tangent’s thesis-driven strategies spanning liquid trading, event-driven opportunities, and venture investments. Jason also shares insights from his journey, including his venture capital roots, trading strategies, and the importance of staying multidisciplinary in the blockchain space. Whether you're a retail investor chasing meme coins or a veteran seeking durable value, this episode has something for everyone. Discover more insights from Jason via his Twitter @mrjasonchoi and his podcast, Blockcrunch.

    32 min
  3. Independent Reserve Co-Founder and CEO Lasanka Perera on Longevity in the Crypto Industry | Blockcast 48

    NOV 14

    Independent Reserve Co-Founder and CEO Lasanka Perera on Longevity in the Crypto Industry | Blockcast 48

    Having established the first cryptocurrency exchange to be licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Lasanka Perera is a veteran of the local crypto scene. With over a decade of experience growing Independent Reserere, the Aussie-born crypto industry leader reflects on his journey of volatility, difficulties, uncertaintly, and ultimately, success. Perera, who's also an avid golf fan, discusses how and why Independent Reserve sponsored accomplished Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan, and how the exchange is helping young people invest in crypto. Additionally, as a seasoned crypto investor who's seen countless bull and bear markets, Perera shares his immediate reactions to the market's recent pump post-US election.

    34 min
  4. Aethir's Mark Rydon on Scaling Decentralized Cloud Computing | Blockcast 47

    NOV 8

    Aethir's Mark Rydon on Scaling Decentralized Cloud Computing | Blockcast 47

    Having been exposed to China's GPU cloud sector, Mark Rydon decided to take on the challenges with centralized GPU clouds, such as Google's Stadia, which struggled to provide low-latency gaming services economically. Applying a decentralised structure, Aethir allows more accessible cloud services closer to users, which reduces latency and benefits high-demand applications like gaming and AI. Its approach optimizes for latency and scalability, making decentralized GPU clouds more viable and responsive to global demand. Speaking to Blockhead on this Blockcast episode, Rydon reflects on his journey and explains how Aether uses a token system to take on giants like AWS and Google Cloud that create inflated prices and long-term contracts that can be financially strenuous for startups. Rydon also discusses how the challenges in scaling a system that subsidizes and incentivizes network participation beyond traditional models to provide economic benefits to its users.

    40 min
  5. Cega's Arisa Toyosaki Talks User-Friendly DeFi Options | Blockcast 46

    NOV 1

    Cega's Arisa Toyosaki Talks User-Friendly DeFi Options | Blockcast 46

    After gaining tech and product skills at Google in Tokyo, Arisa Toyosaki co-founded Sega, a DeFi protocol focused on structured investment products in 2021. Rather than creating a full-fledged options exchange, Sega targets retail investors with structured products that are less risky and user-friendly. In this Blockcast episode, Toyosaki explains how Sega offers exotic options that cover market fluctuations up to 90% and educates users through detailed documentation and various media Toyosaki also discusses how retail and institutional trading has evolved, with more retail interest in meme coins and perpetuals, institutional adoption, and developments in Japan’s crypto landscape. The Japanese native also reflects on how the upcoming US election will impact the local crypto scene more than Japan's election and how "Mrs. Watanabe" retail traders can transition into crypto trading if they receive support through education and improved tax policies.

    39 min
  6. Crypto Structured Products with SOFA.org's Augustine Fan | Blockcast 45

    OCT 28

    Crypto Structured Products with SOFA.org's Augustine Fan | Blockcast 45

    This week Augustine Fan, founding partner of SOFA.org, joins us on Blockcast. SOFA is a decentralized, non-profit, and open-source DAO dedicated to developing a trustless, DeFi ecosystem capable of atomically settling financial assets on the blockchain. Fan chats with host Takatoshi Shibayama focuses on role of structured products in crypto, they types available to investors, how they work, and how investors can use them to capitalize on volatility. The ex-Goldman Sachs trader and macro analyst also discusses his journey to crypto after a decade on Wall Street, his views on the macro environment and how it will affect the crypto market, and why "creative destruction" is necessary in the industry today.

    43 min
  7. Moongate's Peter Hui on Organising the Perfect Crypto Event | Blockcast 44

    OCT 17

    Moongate's Peter Hui on Organising the Perfect Crypto Event | Blockcast 44

    What does it take to organise the best crypto event? Whether it's annual industry staples like Token 2049 or a one-off crypto rave side event, Web3 is never short of events. But with so many to keep track of and so many moving parts in logistics, how are event planners coping in Web3? From guest registration to NFT ticketing, Moongate helps Web3 companies manage their event, ensuring that the process is seamless for both the organiser and the attendee. Peter Hui, who founded Moongate, tells Blockhead why he feels blockchain technology should be paired with event organisation and how Web3 events are evolving. With Luma dominating the market in the Web3 event ticketing space, Hui explains how Moongate caters for larger Web3 events and how the event space is shaping up in the industry. Hui also covers the challenges event organisers face and where Moongate fits in.

    38 min
  8. Luca Prosperi on How M^0 is Creating a Crypto Dollar | Blockcast 43

    OCT 4

    Luca Prosperi on How M^0 is Creating a Crypto Dollar | Blockcast 43

    On this week’s Blockcast, we speak with Luca Prosperi, co-founder and CEO at M^0 Labs, whose man-bun and genial personality belies battle scars from almost 2 decades of traditional banking, helping to build MakerDAO and, a health scare. Luca dissects the concept of money creation and some of the foundations behind M^0’s quest to build infrastructure for a crypto dollar. Privately issued stablecoins are the OG of tokenised assets and have largely been a game-changer for crypto markets. The success of stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle boil down to the inherent utility of stablecoins, which provide a fast, affordable and borderless way of transferring value. While this process of using crypto rails for money transfer is an exponential leap in efficiency and speed, it still fundamentally relies on legacy money infrastructure to function.  Join us as we dive into how M^0 is gearing up to be an infrastructure layer that goes beyond wrapping real-world bank deposits or assets as a cryptographic token. Watch out, stablecoins - monetary stack reinvention incoming. *Episode is filmed during Token2049 week.

    28 min
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Pondering over NFTs' existential crises? Perplexed by the dance of institutions in the crypto ballroom? Fear not. Blockcast, in its weekly rendezvous, will distill the heady mix of crypto-chaos into delightful sips of TLDR. Straight from Southeast Asia's dynamic digital hub, we dive deep into the blockchain and web3 tapestry, unwinding its knots and narrating its tales, one episode at a time. The show gives a nod to Blockhead's explorations, but with an audial twist—think of it as your weekly deep dive into the world's decentralized wonders and your weekly lowdown on the interplay in crypto.

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  • Creator
    Blockhead
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Blockhead
  • Show Website
    Blockcast

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