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Owl Explains is a proud project of the Ava Labs Legal team that is committed to helping policymakers break through hype and navigate the blockchain world. Owl Explains hosts podcasts with industry leaders seeking to build a better Internet. Check out our Twitter @OwlExplains, and visit our website owlexplains.com, where you will find practical explainers, quizzes, and more fun resources on all things Web3.
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Ep 28: Crypto Wallets as the Browsers of the Future
Akash Gupta (GM at Ava Labs) shares how transformative crypto wallets can be—from identity verification to the integration of social elements. Gain insights into the decentralized future and the large role of crypto wallets in shaping a secure and user-friendly digital landscape.
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Ep. 27: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 2)
This is the second episode from our "trade associations" miniseries for 2024. We are joined by Sandra Ro (Global Blockchain Business Council), Ian Taylor (KPMG and Crypto UK), Alison Mangiero (Proof of Stake Alliance), and Jannah Patchay (Digital Pound Foundation) discussing key blockchain developments, policy updates, and interesting use cases.
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Ep. 26: Global Blockchain Trade Associations and 2024 Policy (Part 1)
Join Marina Markezic (EU Crypto Initiative) , Ron Hammond (Blockchain Association), Tommaso Astazi (Blockchain For Europe), and Cody Carbone (Digital Chamber) as they delve into the complexities of blockchain regulation and its impact on global policy. Explore how trade associations are shaping the future of technology governance.
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Ep 25: Emerging Technology's Language Wars - Smart Contracts
Professor Carla Reyes (SMU) unpacks the interdisciplinary perspectives on smart contracts, highlighting the unique vantage points each group brings to the table. She explores the divergence between legal definitions of 'contracts' and their technical counterparts in smart contract technology, uncovering the potential impacts of this disparity on the regulation and understanding of these innovative digital agreements.
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Ep 24: DeFi Innovation and Regulation
Yesha Yadav (Vanderbilt Law School) delves into the complexities of decentralized finance (DeFi), exploring market structures, regulatory challenges, and the pivotal role of smart contracts in shaping the future of financial landscapes.
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What is DeFi? [https://owlexplains.com/explainers?id=what-is-defi] -
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Ep 23: Shaping the Future of Currency: the Digital Dollar
Chris Giancarlo (Chamber of Digital Commerce and former CFTC commissioner) discusses the Digital Dollar and sheds light on the role of privacy, economic liberty, and leadership in navigating the ever-changing landscape of digital innovation and its impact on global economies.
Learn more about CBDCs, stablecoins, blockchain, and more on: Owl Explains. [https://owlexplains.com/explainers]
Customer Reviews
Clear and engaging
Highly recommend it!
Excellent quality resource for all audiences
Owl Explains podcast is geared towards a policymaker audience, but I found it to be a clear and accessible resource for those wanting to learn more about the intersection of policy, blockchain, and web3.
If you need refresher on terms or blockchain basics, Owl Explain also covers that in their website. Highly recommend!
Really helpful
I found the owl explains podcast so helpful in breaking down complex issues. I highly recommend.