Hashing It Out

Corey Petty, Demetrick Ferguson, Jessie Santiago
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Hashing It Out

Hashing It Out is a podcast which dives into the weeds with tech innovators in blockchain infrastructure and decentralized networks to learn more about what they build and the problems they face head on to overcome.

  1. NOV 1

    Flash Hash| Web3 Gaming Immature, Bitcoin Life Insurance, DeFi On-chain Insurance is Growing

    In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Christian & Dee bring you three bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week and an announcement about a project with IFT. Stick around for the wild and weird prediction of what will happen before the next episode airs. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Logos Twitter Logos Discord RESOURCES: Web3 gaming still ‘immature’ but presents opportunities Bitcoin life insurance is offering BTC hodlers new tax advantages DeFi Cover Provider Nexus Mutual Backs New Crypto Insurance Broker Native Waku road map update TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 04:36 Web3 gaming still ‘immature’ but presents opportunities 08:45 Bitcoin life insurance is offering BTC hodlers new tax advantages 13:37 DeFi Cover Provider Nexus Mutual Backs New Crypto Insurance Broker Native 17:50 Waku road map update 22:11 Wild & wacky prediction 25:28 Goodbye

    27 min

  2. OCT 30

    Alisher | Status App Update

    In this episode of Hashing It Out, the crew invites Alisher from Status App onto the show to discuss the long path from ICO to v2 of the App. New design, infrastructure, architecture, and brand-new sensibilities are driving the Status App toward a truly peer-to-peer communications application for all of Crypto and Web3. Alisher, a premier designer, spoke to some of why Status has specifically chosen a design framework to appeal to Web3 and build unique and sovereign communities. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Logos Twitter Status RESOURCES: The Life of a MessageDouble Ratchet Messaging Encryption - Computerphile TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Welcome Back to Another Episode? 00:00:17 What Are Ahmad's Goals? 00:01:05 How to Balance School and Extracurriculars? 00:02:00 Is It Fun to Multitask with Meetings? 00:03:41 Is Networking Overrated? 00:05:05 What Makes Status Unique in Web3? 00:06:30 How Does Status Ensure Privacy? 00:09:07 Why Does Status Look Like Slack? 00:12:11 Can Waku Enhance Decentralisation? 00:13:59 How Does Status Manage Communities? 00:17:20 How Does Status Handle Spam? 00:20:13 How Do Security and Usability Coexist in Status? 00:26:56 Is Status Really End-to-End Encrypted? 00:33:30 Why Refine UX with User Feedback? 00:36:30 What Pushed Status to Rebrand? 00:40:18 How to Attract and Onboard Users? 00:43:13 What's the Ideal Onboarding Experience? 00:48:47 What's a Tap Tap App? 00:52:16 Why Is Privacy Non-Negotiable in Status? 00:56:03 Does Status Compete with Discord and Slack? 01:06:21 What Is Status' Onboarding Process? 01:08:06 Do Tokens Enhance the User Experience? 01:09:23 Why Does Token 2049 Get Criticism? 01:24:16 How Do General Purpose Platforms Change Communities? 01:27:27 Is Bigger Always Better?

    1h 30m

  3. OCT 19

    Flash Hash: SEC Crypto Disaster, Vitalik The Visionary, Trump Token Flop

    In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Dee and Christian bring you four bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week and an announcement about a project with IFT. Stick around for the wild and weird prediction of what will happen before the next episode airs. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Logos Twitter Logos Discord RESOURCES: SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster’ Vitalik Buterin Wants Ethereum to Hit 100K Transaction Per Second With Rollups Crypto funding drops 20% in Q3 due to ‘barbell market’ Five reasons why Trump’s World Liberty Financial token crashed and burned Status Network TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 03:27 SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster 06:13 Vitalik Buterin Wants Ethereum to Hit 100K Transaction Per Second With Rollups 09:56 Crypto funding drops 20% in Q3 due to ‘barbell market’ 15:18 Five reasons why Trump’s World Liberty Financial token crashed and burned 20:05 IFT Update: Status Network 23:13 Wild and wacky prediction 24:46 Goodbye

    26 min

  4. OCT 9

    Pol Lanski: Dappnode | MEV Smoothing Protocol

    In this podcast, the HIO guys conduct an in-depth interview with Pol Lanski from DAppnode, highlighting the company's role in facilitating easy Ethereum staking and its innovative solution called 'Smooth,' which aims to level the playing field for home stakers against larger institutional pools.  They explore the benefits of smooth for solo stakers, likening it to mining pools, and discuss the technological and economic impacts of these decentralisation efforts. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Logos Twitter Logos Discord TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 What’s Up with Llama Hair? 00:00:47 Why Does Decentralisation Matter for Web3? 00:02:11 How Did Pol Lanski Get into the Crypto Space? 00:06:21 Can Your Dad Set Up a DApp Node? 00:09:30 What’s the Deal with Lottery Blocks in Ethereum? 00:16:12 How Does MEV Impact the Ethereum Network? 00:29:00 Is Ethereum Staking Profitable for Solo Stakers? 00:32:15 Why is Home Staking the Gold Standard? 00:45:39 How Does Smooth Prevent Cheating? 00:50:53 What’s the Distribution of Lottery Blocks? 00:53:33 How Do You Join the Smoothing Pool?

    1h 14m

  5. OCT 4

    Just the headers | 2024 10 04

    In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Dee and Christian bring you four bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week, along with an announcement about a project with IFT. Stick around for the wild and weird prediction for what will happen before the next episode airs. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Logos Twitter Logos Discord RESOURCES: Jameson Lopp: Most don’t realize how easy self-custody has become European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort Vitalik Buterin supports lowering Ethereum solo staking requirement Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management IFT Announcement: Codex releasing their testnet - Whitepaper TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Jameson Lopp: Most don’t realize how easy self-custody has become 04:30 European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort 07:03 Vitalik Buterin supports lowering Ethereum solo staking requirement 10:05 Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management 14:45 IFT Announcement: Codex releasing their testnet 19:00 Wild and weird prediction 20:14 Goodbye

    21 min

  6. SEP 25

    Michael Parenti | Exiled Surfer

    In this episode of Hashing It Out, the hosts interview Michael Parenti, discussing blockchain technology, proof of work versus proof of stake, and his emigration to Europe to become Exiled Surfer. They delve into the philosophy of being a cypherpunk and the shift towards cypherpunks revealing their identities to advocate for their principles publicly. Additionally, there’s an intriguing discourse on the concept of network states and parallel societies, exploring how modern technology facilitates new community structures and societal norms. The conversation briefly touches on the complexities and frustrations of the healthcare system, emphasising the necessity for innovation and alternative structures across various domains. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Logos Twitter Logos Discord DISCOUNT CODES: POWsummit Frankfurt  https://powsummit.com HASHINGITOUT21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HASHINGITOUT21 HCPP HARDCORE in Prague  https://hardcore.hcpp.cz  HCPP21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HCPP21 Both POWsummit and HCPP HARDCORE: POWParalelni+21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=POWParalelni%2B21 BTC++ in Berlin BITCOINPLUSPLUS21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=BITCOINPLUSPLUS21 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 How Does Cypherpunk Philosophy Impact Web3? 00:00:27 Is Privacy Still a Core Value for Cypherpunks? 00:01:04 Can Network States Redefine Parallel Societies? 00:03:30 What are the Defining Criteria of Network States? 00:05:28 What are Cypherpunks Doing to Stand Out Today? 00:09:04 How Do Network States Interact with Current Societies? 00:12:02 Why Did Dr. Petty Leave the Security Industry? 00:19:40 How Do Founders Influence the Direction of Web3 Projects? 00:23:28 Are Multiple Consensus Rule Sets Beneficial for Decentralisation? 00:28:32 Can Web3 Provide Alternatives to Traditional Financial Systems? 00:30:18 What Role Does Competition of Ideas Play in Web3? 00:33:01 How Do Different Communities Approach Blockchain Technology? 00:39:00 What Makes Bitcoin Unique Without a Founder? 00:43:14 Will Bitcoin Always Have a Place in the Future? 00:49:37 What's the Purpose of the Proof of Work Summit? 00:52:57 How Does Composition Differ Between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake? 00:57:06 What is Hackers Congress Paralleling Polic? 01:01:38 How Do Cypherpunks Respond to Global Crises? 01:05:24 What Can We Expect from Future Network States? 01:07:00 How is Individual Sovereignty Crucial in Web3?

    1h 27m

  7. SEP 11

    Mario Di Dio| Helium Mobile: Decentralized Hotspots

    In the interview with Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Nova Labs, he discusses his background in the telco industry and his transition to Helium Mobile, where he is working to build a decentralized mobile network. He describes Helium Mobile as a cost-effective, community-driven wireless service that enables users to participate in network expansion through blockchain technology, using hotspots to provide additional coverage. Di Dio emphasizes the simplicity of setting up Helium mobile hotspots and the incentives for users who contribute to the network, as well as the challenge of convincing traditional telco providers of the quality and reliability of a decentralized network. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Logos Twitter Logos Discord

    1h 31m

  8. AUG 28

    Ryan John King | FOAM & the Trust Zone

    This week, Ryan John King, co-founder and CEO of FOAM, discusses the potential of FOAM's proof of location technology, which uses terrestrial networks (instead of GPS) to provide secure and verifiable location data. King emphasizes the challenges and utility of developing such a network, especially in providing reliable and cryptographically backed geospatial data. Interested users can participate in FOAM's Trust Zone beta program to contribute to network establishment and benefit from the mining rewards.

    1h 13m
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Hashing It Out is a podcast which dives into the weeds with tech innovators in blockchain infrastructure and decentralized networks to learn more about what they build and the problems they face head on to overcome.

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  • Creator
    Corey Petty, Demetrick Ferguson, Jessie Santiago
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Corey Petty, Demetrick Ferguson, Jessie Santiago
  • Show Website
    Hashing It Out

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