BlockHash

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Welcome to the most electrifying technology podcast on the planet! Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, DeFi, Web3, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and the Metaverse. We've got the hottest tech startups, the coolest CEOs, the most innovative founders, the most influential influencers and the savviest investors, all sharing their wisdom with us every single week. So buckle up and join your host Brandon Zemp for a technology deep-dive. Ready to have your mind blown? Let's get started!

  1. Ep. 708 Superform | Onchain Wealth App (feat. Blake Richardson)

    3H AGO

    Ep. 708 Superform | Onchain Wealth App (feat. Blake Richardson)

    For episode 708 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Blake Richardson, Co-founder of Superform. Superform is a decentralized, non-custodial "onchain wealth app" and yield marketplace designed to simplify how users find, invest in, and manage crypto yield opportunities across multiple blockchains. It is often described as a user-owned neo-bank   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (1:46) ETHDenver 2026 (2:22) Who is Blake Richardson? (5:01) What is Superform? (6:44) Onboarding (7:36) Sumsub(8:30) Public Investing (8:20) Superform yield products (9:43) Small businesses & merchants (10:15) Superform at ETHDenver (10:51) iOS & Android apps (11:05) Crypto industry & ETHDenver (12:30) Thoughts on Crypto market (14:18) Superform roadmap   🎙 Superform Links:   🔗 Website: https://www.superform.xyz/  🔗 X: https://x.com/blakechains  🔗 X: https://x.com/Superformxyz  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-richardson-142822a6/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superformxyz/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    18 min
  2. Ep. 707 Pumpcade | Prediction Markets with Real World Data (feat. Harrison)

    1D AGO

    Ep. 707 Pumpcade | Prediction Markets with Real World Data (feat. Harrison)

    For episode 707 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Harrison, CEO of Pumpcade. Built by a former LimitBreak engineer, Pumpcade lets users speculate on real-world data (ex. Times Square traffic) and cash out in under 90 seconds. Every market resolves automatically using the same official APIs as the underlying data source, removing the delays and disputes we’re all seeing on platforms like Polymarket. No more “Did Cardi B Perform?’ debates.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:42) Who is Harrison? (5:54) What is Pumpcade? (9:06) Beta period (9:47) Engagement from Beta & Gen Z demographic (11:32) Type of Prediction Markets on Pumpcade (14:10) Where is Pumpcade accessible? (15:10) Prediction markets for Streamers (16:35) Sumsub (17:19) Public Investing (18:22) Creators can make their own prediction market (20:07) Future of prediction markets (22:02) Instant finality (22:27) Pumpcade roadmap (23:32) How to sign up with Pumpcade as a user (24:26) Events & conferences (25:06) Pumpcade website & socials   🎙 Pumpcade Links:   🔗 Website: https://cade.market/  🔗 X: https://x.com/PopPunkOnChain  🔗 X: https://x.com/pumpcade    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    26 min
  3. Ep. 706 Algorand | How Algorand is handling Agentic & Quantum (feat. Marc Vanlerberghe)

    4D AGO

    Ep. 706 Algorand | How Algorand is handling Agentic & Quantum (feat. Marc Vanlerberghe)

    For episode 706 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at the Algorand Foundation. Algorand is a leading Layer 1 blockchain focused on building secure, scalable infrastructure for real-world use cases. Through the Algorand Foundation, the ecosystem supports developers and organizations building applications across payments, digital identity, and asset tokenization. Marc brings a platform-building lens to crypto. Before Algorand, he was CEO of conversational AI startup Rulai, CMO at Medallia, and spent close to a decade at Google where he helped launch Android and led marketing for Google Play, hardware, and retail.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:42) Who is Marc Vanlerberghe? (5:19) Algorand updates in 2026 (9:40) ALGO in SEC/CFTC guidance (11:11) Regulations needed for Crypto (12:28) How is Algorand preparing for Quantum computing? (18:19) Sumsub (19:03) Public Investing (20:02) Is Quantum a threat to Blockchain? (23:18) Agentic AI on Algorand (29:35) Algorand ecosystem developments (32:53) Algorand roadmap (36:35) Website & socials (37:04) Algorand’s podcast   🎙 Algorand Foundation Links:   🔗 Website: https://algorand.co/  🔗 X: https://x.com/AlgoFoundation  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcvl/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/algorandfoundation/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing   Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    38 min
  4. Ep. 705 DEXTools | Perpetuals Trading in DeFi (feat. Wael Rajab)

    5D AGO

    Ep. 705 DEXTools | Perpetuals Trading in DeFi (feat. Wael Rajab)

    For episode 705 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Wael Rajab, Co-founder of DEXTools, Director of DEXT Ventures & CMO of PERPTools. PERPTools is a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform designed for trading perpetual futures (perps), which often acts as part of the broader DEXTools ecosystem. It provides users with tools for high-leverage trading, including features such as AI-driven trading agents and high-speed execution.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:36) Who is Wael Rajab? (9:12) Integration with PERPTools & perpetuals trading in Defi (12:30) Complexity of UI in Web3 (13:22) Architectural differences with PERPTools (15:24) Sumsub (16:08) Public Investing (16:52) AI Agents in DeFi  (20:14) State of the Crypto market (24:14) DEXTools & PERPTools roadmap (25:46) Events & conferences   🎙 DEXTools Links:   🔗 Website: https://www.dextools.io/app/pairs  🔗 X: https://x.com/xbtwael  🔗 X: https://x.com/DEXToolsApp  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dextoolsapp/  🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/DEXToolsCommunity    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    27 min
  5. Ep. 704 Horizen | Resurgence of Privacy Tech Onchain (feat. Rolf Versluis)

    MAR 31

    Ep. 704 Horizen | Resurgence of Privacy Tech Onchain (feat. Rolf Versluis)

    For episode 704 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rolf Versluis, Co-Founder at Horizen.   Horizen Labs is a blockchain technology company founded in 2019 that specializes in zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography and Web3 engineering. The company builds infrastructure, tools, and custom blockchain solutions designed to enhance privacy and scalability for real-world enterprise and decentralized applications.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (1:40) ETHDenver recap (4:00) Who is Rolf Versluis? (8:50) What is Horizen Labs focused on in 2026? (14:02) New Horizen use-cases (20:25) Sumsub (21:09) Public Investing (22:05) Resurgence in Privacy tech onchain (28:30) ZKVerify (33:00) Example of ZKVerify at DevConnect (35:58) Horizen website & socials   🎙 Horizen Links:   🔗 Website: https://www.horizen.io/  🔗 X: https://x.com/horizenglobal  🔗 X: https://x.com/HorizenLabs  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolf-versluis/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizenofficial/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    39 min
  6. Ep. 703 Public Investing | Invest for Retirement with Crypto IRAs (feat. Stephen Sikes)

    MAR 30

    Ep. 703 Public Investing | Invest for Retirement with Crypto IRAs (feat. Stephen Sikes)

    For episode 703 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Stephen Sikes, COO of Public Investing. Public.com is an all-in-one investing platform designed to make financial markets accessible to everyone through a mobile-first app. Originally known for introducing commission-free fractional stock trading, Public has expanded into a multi-asset platform allowing users to invest in stocks, ETFs, crypto, corporate bonds, and Treasuries, while offering AI-powered insights and a high-yield cash account.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Sumsub (0:44) Introduction (2:30) Who is Stephen Sikes? (4:36) What is Public Investing? (5:32) Crypto IRAs (12:22) Other investment products (14:54) Business & Trust accounts (15:47) Agentic brokerage (20:59) Role of AI Agents in investments in the future (24:14) Best time to develop & build with AI (24:51) Sumsub (25:35) Public Investing (26:22) Crypto market in 2026 (32:11) Impact of regulations on Crypto market (34:32) Public Investing roadmap (36:00) Events & conferences (37:40) Socials & community   🎙 Public Investing Links:   🔗 Website: https://public.com/  🔗 X: https://x.com/public  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensikes/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/publichello/  🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicapp/  🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@public    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    38 min
  7. Ep. 702 Stacked | AI-Powered Gaming Rewards (feat. Luke Barwikowski)

    MAR 26

    Ep. 702 Stacked | AI-Powered Gaming Rewards (feat. Luke Barwikowski)

    For episode 702 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Luke Barwikowski, Founder of Pixels to talk about Stacked. Stacked is an AI-powered engagement and rewards infrastructure platform that helps game studios increase retention, improve monetization, and introduce sustainable reward systems — without building the entire stack internally.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (2:43) Who is Luke Barwikowski? (6:18) What is Stacked? (9:02) How does Stacked use AI to create reward incentives (13:38) Developers can test incentive models (15:09) Sumsub (15:52) Public Investing (16:49) Stacked for Pixels Ecosystem (19:32) Can Stacked be used in traditional gaming ecosystems? (21:40) What type of digital assets does Stacked support? (24:20) Trends in Web3 Gaming (26:30) Future of AI in game development (29:23) Roadmap for Pixels and Stacked (31:37) Pixels & Stacked resources   🎙 Stacked Links:   🔗 Website: https://t.co/Z1g6SXuTO0  🔗 X: https://x.com/whatslukedoing  🔗 X: https://x.com/pixels_online  🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/pixelsxyz    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

    33 min
  8. Ep. 701 OpenOrigins | Fighting Deepfakes with Blockchain (feat. Dr Manny Ahmed)

    MAR 25

    Ep. 701 OpenOrigins | Fighting Deepfakes with Blockchain (feat. Dr Manny Ahmed)

    For episode 701 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dr Manny Ahmed, CEO & Founder of OpenOrigins, a media authenticity company that fights deepfakes by establishing an immutable record of content provenance.    As part of his PhD in Computer Security at the University of Cambridge, he developed a blockchain-based media provenance framework years before generative AI made creating synthetic media a matter of routine. That research forms the technical foundation of OpenOrigins and continues to guide the company’s approach to verifiable media. He holds a master’s degree from ETH Zurich and has worked on high-integrity security and trust systems at Thales and nCipher Security. Manny also invented the leading anonymous whistleblowing system used by major news organizations like The Guardian.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.   Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.   Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.   You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com    Check out Sumsub’s YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToSumsub      ⏳ Timestamps:   (0:00) Introduction (1:46) ETHDenver 2026 (2:27) Who is Dr Manny Ahmed?(4:22) What is OpenOrigins? (5:02) OpenOrigins use-cases (6:20) How is OpenOrigins decentralized? (8:24) Data security & privacy (9:46) Sumsub (10:29) Public Investing (11:14) OpenOrigins at ETHDenver (12:28) OpenOrigins roadmap   🎙 OpenOrigins Links:   🔗 Website: https://www.openorigins.com  🔗 X: https://x.com/OpenOrigins  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/humannyty/  🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openorigins/    📢 Disclaimer:   None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.   📣 This episode is brought to you by Public Investing Paid ad. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. This information is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Consult your tax advisor for individual considerations. Crypto IRAs are self-directed individual retirement accounts offered and custodied by Alto Trust Co, a New Mexico trust company. Information about retirement accounts on Public is for educational purposes only and is not tax or investment advice. Visit the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/ for more information on the limitations and tax benefits of IRAs. Crypto is highly speculative and involves significant risk, including loss of principal. Cryptocurrencies are not protected by FDIC or SIPC. See our Crypto Risk Disclosures at https://public.com/custodian-account-agreement for additional information.    See terms of Match Program. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time.

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Welcome to the most electrifying technology podcast on the planet! Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the thrilling world of Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, DeFi, Web3, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and the Metaverse. We've got the hottest tech startups, the coolest CEOs, the most innovative founders, the most influential influencers and the savviest investors, all sharing their wisdom with us every single week. So buckle up and join your host Brandon Zemp for a technology deep-dive. Ready to have your mind blown? Let's get started!

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  • Creator
    BlockHash LLC
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    708
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