EP 77 - INTERVIEW - STEVEN SMITH - HEAD OF PROTOCOL - TOOLS FOR HUMANITY

In this episode, we are joined by Dion Cornett, CEO at Tatum, which is a blockchain development platform to build Web3 apps Guest – Dion Cornett, COO at Travls Website - https://tatum.io/

In this episode, we are joined by Rob Goldstein, COO at Travls, a crypto first travel booking site headquartered in Dubai. We discuss how the travls system works, with its rewards system and a crypto backed visa card for its customers Guest – Rob Goldstein, COO at Travls Website - https://travls.io/

In this episode, we are joined by Nicole Farrar, Co-CEO at o1Labs, a blockchain technology company building tooling and software that leverages zero knowledge cryptography and is the team behind the Mina Protocol. Guest – Nicole Farrar, Co-CEO at o1Labs Website - https://www.o1labs.org/ Other links: Mina protocol - https://minaprotocol.com/ Nicole Farrar, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolefarrar/ Nicole Farrar, X - https://x.com/zkLawyer_ Deepthi Kumar, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-s-kumar-229060b7/ Deepthi Kumar, X - https://x.com/deepthiskumar8

In this episode, we are joined again by Steven Smith, Head of Protocol at Tools for Humanity. Following up on our last conversation in Dec 2023, we discuss all the major tech developments that have taken place at Tools for Humanity and the World network, such as flash blocks, priority block space for humans etc., along with discussing some of the key business partnerships and integrations. Guest – Steven Smith, Head of Protocol at Tools for Humanity Website - https://world.org/

In this episode, we interview Sung Choi, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Coinme. Coinme is a digital currency exchange and wallet provider that powers a large network of physical locations where users can buy and sell bitcoin with cash, as well as a mobile app where users can buy and sell bitcoin with their debit card. Guest – Sung Choi, SVP Business Development at Coinme Website - https://coinme.com/

In this Part 2 of our two part series on whats happening with Bitcoin, we take a look at Bitcoin from a macro perspective on a global stage. We take a closer look at some of the key parameters of bitcoin usage - such as hashrate, decentralization, state of the lightning network and other adoption parameters such as govt. regulations, institutional investments, ETFs etc. Sources: River Research Report - Whats driving Bitcoin adoption in 2025? -https://river.com/learn/files/river-bitcoin-adoption-report-2025.pdf

In this Part 1 of our two part series on whats happening with Bitcoin, we take a close look at all the developments happening within the US such as establishment of Bitcoin reserves and Digital Asset Stockpiles. We discuss the introduction of the Bitcoin Act, GENIUS Act at the federal level as well as establishment of Bitcoin reserves in various states in the US. Also, we discuss the growing interest in Bitcoin from institutions.

In this episode, we interview Didier Mattalia Co-founder at Trust-Place, discussing the need for Digital Product Passports and how they can benefit both brands as well as end consumers. Guest – Didier Mattalia, Co-founder Trust-Place Website - https://www.trust-place.com/

In this episode, we we take a quick recap of some of the important developments from 2024, with an outlook for 2025.

In this episode, we interview Patrik Gudev CEO at Jam Galaxy, which is a blockchain based music platform, that allows artists from around the world to collaborate on their music, retain ownership of their work and monetize directly. Guest – Patrik Gudev, CEO Jam Galaxy Website - https://jamgalaxy.com/