In this conversation, Brock, the CEO and founder of Indux & Company, shares his journey from being an engineer in the crypto space to building a data infrastructure company. He discusses the evolution of remote work, his early experiences with Ethereum, and the challenges of tokenizing real estate. Brock also reflects on his time at Coinbase, the importance of data in Web3, and the future of blockchain technology. In this conversation, Brock and Samuel Huber delve into the transformative potential of open data in the Web 3.0 landscape. They discuss various financial use cases, the importance of user experience, and the implications of open data for innovation and e-commerce. The dialogue also touches on the challenges of scalability and the future of blockchain interactions, emphasizing the need for a user-centric approach in technology development.00:00 Introduction to Brock and Indux & Company 01:07 Understanding Data Infrastructure in Blockchain 04:17 Brock's Journey into Crypto and Engineering 10:07 The Early Days of Ethereum and ICOs 15:10 Real Estate on the Blockchain: Challenges and Opportunities 20:07 The Evolution of User Experience in Crypto Transactions 25:06 Insights from Coinbase: Internal Tools and Culture 27:30 The Scale of Engineering at Coinbase 29:21 Cultural Differences in Engineering Approaches 31:14 Building Resilient Systems in Tech 34:42 Transitioning from Coinbase to Indexing 36:08 The Birth of Indexing and Its Purpose 39:10 The Value Proposition of Indexing 40:07 The Elevator Pitch for Blockchain 43:25 Exploring Use Cases for Blockchain 45:50 The Downsides of Rapid Innovation 49:35 User Experience in Web3 52:34 The Future of Blockchain Interactions 54:40 Exploring European Living and Work Culture 56:37 Time Zone Dynamics in Global Work 59:22 The Impact of Open Data on Historical Records 01:01:20 Innovative Approaches to Data Handling 01:05:10 The Future of API Integration 01:10:15 Local First: Enhancing User Experience with Data 01:15:18 Opportunities and Resources in Web3Brock, Indux & Company, crypto, data infrastructure, Ethereum, remote work, real estate, tokenization, Coinbase, Web3, Web 3.0, open data, innovation, user experience, blockchain, financial use cases, e-commerce, data streams, APIs, scalability