Social Block

Magdalena Hristova
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Social Block

Welcome to The Social Block, where we explore the intersection of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and society. Our focus is on how these innovative tools can shape our social interactions, us as individuals, our institutions, and even our culture. From decentralized finance to social impact projects, we'll be talking to experts and thought leaders in this and other fields about how blockchain and crypto can be harnessed for the greater good… and also just for a better more convenient future. Join us on this titillating journey as we look ahead to a more equitable and empowered society. Send your feedback, topics, and guest suggestions to: socialblock@nexo.com

  1. Episode #23: The Re-staking Revolution with Mike Silagadze, CEO & Founder of EtherFi

    JUL 2

    Episode #23: The Re-staking Revolution with Mike Silagadze, CEO & Founder of EtherFi

    Ever wondered what the big deal is with staking, solo staking, re-staking, liquid staking, and even liquid re-staking? If yes, (or if just the list of all these concepts intimidates you 😀) then this is the perfect Social Block episode for you.Meet Mike Silagadze, CEO and Founder of EtherFi – the renown decentralized, non-custodial liquid staking platform! Mike sat down with Magy for a dedicated episode on all things staking on Ethereum. Buckle up, ‘cause here we go! 👇Here’s what you can look ...

    48 min
  2. Episode #22: Bitcoin DeFi & Bitcoin-based Stablecoins with Jakob Schillinger, Founder and CEO of Hermetica Labs

    JUN 11

    Episode #22: Bitcoin DeFi & Bitcoin-based Stablecoins with Jakob Schillinger, Founder and CEO of Hermetica Labs

    This time on the Social Block, we dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin DeFi and Bitcoin-based stablecoins, exploring their potential and impact on the ecosystem.Joining us is Jakob Schillinger, Founder and CEO of Hermetica whose expertise as a builder and active participant in the blockchain space recently led to the launch of the very first Bitcoin-based stablecoin.Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:🎉 Bitcoin-based Stablecoins! The rationale behind creating a stablecoi...

    44 min
  3. Episode #21: Post-Halving Play-by-Play with Allen Farrington

    MAY 31

    Episode #21: Post-Halving Play-by-Play with Allen Farrington

    It’s been a month since the Bitcoin halving. The dust has settled, we’re past the supposed 2-week danger zone for BTC prices. All in all, it’s a good time to look back and see what happened in the ecosystem and where we’re headed from here.Have a listen to our post-halving episode where Magy was joined by none other than Allen Farrington, co-author of Bitcoin Is Venice.The episode features stories from how the Nexo team spent the halving, a breakdown of events following it, and after the end ...

    1h 15m
  4. Episode #20: DeFi Points Farming & Stuff with Dan from Pendle

    MAY 13

    Episode #20: DeFi Points Farming & Stuff with Dan from Pendle

    Wondering what all the buzz about DeFi points farming is about? Us too. In Episode #20, we dial into the heart of one of DeFi's currently much-contended trends, exploring how points aren't just digital tallies but pivotal opportunities for loyalty and reward.Join Dan from Pendle – the permissionless yield-trading protocol – and Magy as they pinpoint (pun intended 😎) exactly how these mechanisms are reshaping the landscape of digital finance.In this episode:⛓️ Yield tokenization and trading! H...

    48 min
  5. Episode #19: Gaming Wars? Web3 v. Big Tech with Can Picak from Eldarune

    APR 30

    Episode #19: Gaming Wars? Web3 v. Big Tech with Can Picak from Eldarune

    For Episode #19 of the Social Block, we ventured back into the space of Web3 gaming to complete our quest to learn its value. Our guide was Can Picak, CEO and Co-founder of DIGA Labs and popular Web3 game development company – Eldarune.Can and Magy teamed up to complete the following quests together (just kidding, they just talked about these topics):🧩 Why interoperability is a vital feature for Web3 games.🎮 How gaming will be a profession in the future far more than it already is now.🇹🇷 The ...

    58 min
  6. Episode #18: The Halving & the Hype with Joe Nakamoto

    APR 19

    Episode #18: The Halving & the Hype with Joe Nakamoto

    What’s up in the crypto space? Bitcoin halving!If you’re still a little frazzled by that fact, then it might help to sit back and listen to the Social Block episode dedicated to the halving. Magy celebrated the landmark event with a discussion on the Bitcoin halving as explained by Bitcoin advocate and independent journalist, Joe Nakamoto (no relation to Satoshi, unfortunately). Joe and Magy talked about: 🎓 Bitcoin halving 101: The basics about the halving, plus common misconce...

    52 min
  7. Episode #17: Blockchain’s Backbone – Nodes & More with Eugene Aseev, CTO and Founder of Chainstack

    APR 9

    Episode #17: Blockchain’s Backbone – Nodes & More with Eugene Aseev, CTO and Founder of Chainstack

    In this episode of Social Block, we’re putting the spotlight on the guardians of blockchain infrastructure, namely nodes. From there, this session also touches on what our host Magy likes to call “the spectrum of decentralization.” Meanwhile, our guest, Eugene Asseev, the Founder and CTO of Chainstack, the Web3 development stack designed for building scalable applications, shares why he thinks blockchain should become… well, boring.Here’s what Eugene and Magy talked about:🏗️ The place and imp...

    1h 4m
  8. Episode #16: Zero Knowledge & the Future of Trust with Pavel Sinelnikov from ZKM.io

    MAR 13

    Episode #16: Zero Knowledge & the Future of Trust with Pavel Sinelnikov from ZKM.io

    If you have zero knowledge about zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), this episode is for you.For this session, Social Block host Magy made it her prerogative to learn more about ZKPs, exploring what they are from a technical standpoint, as well as their use cases. To help her, she had ZMK.io’s Pavel Sinelnikov who specializes in the development of zkMIPs solutions, and took the time to unpack the complexity of a technology that is finding crucial application in the blockchain space.In this episode,...

    1h 9m
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Welcome to The Social Block, where we explore the intersection of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and society. Our focus is on how these innovative tools can shape our social interactions, us as individuals, our institutions, and even our culture. From decentralized finance to social impact projects, we'll be talking to experts and thought leaders in this and other fields about how blockchain and crypto can be harnessed for the greater good… and also just for a better more convenient future. Join us on this titillating journey as we look ahead to a more equitable and empowered society. Send your feedback, topics, and guest suggestions to: socialblock@nexo.com

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  • Creator
    Magdalena Hristova
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Social Block
  • Show Website
    Social Block

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