DePin Cloud Computing with Acurast

One of the most exciting narratives spearheaded in 2024 is DePin, which aims to bridge the blockchain sphere with that of tangible physical objects. This brings us to  Alessandro de Carli, co-founder of Acurast, a project that recycles old smartphones into nodes for a decentralized cloud-computing network

This addition to the Aleph Zero Podcast is a meetup with Syncra, one of the projects building on the network in cooperation with the Ecosystem Funding Program. Throughout the episode, we'll dive deep into what are DAOs and why they are significant for Web3, as well as Syncra's unique no-code solutions for building this kind of online community and how they leverage Aleph Zero to ensure the privacy of the voters.

In this episode, we'll be meeting up with Michael Kunz, partner at MME, to discuss the importance of regulations for the crypto landscape, how Switzerland has been at the forefront of Web3 legal solutions, and what benefits we can expect from the European Union's introduction of the MiCA framework for the development of the virtual asset space. 

Let's meet Just Ape, an impressive NFT project deployed on Aleph Zero that aims to deliver the missing link between the physical and digital realms. We'll be discussing the project itself and how it intends to create communities that transcend the usual Web3 buzzwords while also diving deep into the changes the NFT space underwent as a whole in recent years. 

Hacks, audits, and best practices to keep safe are the subject of this episode of the Aleph Zero Podcast as we meet with Ariel Waissbein of CoinFabrik. With years of experience in cybersecurity, Ariel will share with us news on the progress made in securing the Web3 space and the trends shaping the future.

In this episode of the Aleph Zero Podcast, we meet with Lluis Bardet, co-founder of idOS, a chain-agnostic identity layer developing on Aleph Zero. We'll talk about the need for such solutions in Web3 and how they benefit the end users by giving them complete control over their sensitive data and how it is shared. 

In our newest episode, we meet with Juan Rivera Perez of Revv and Lukasz Plewa of DRKVRS for a thorough dive into the GameFi landscape. We'll look at the forces and trends shaping the future of gaming, such as the role of DAOs and play-to-earn, as well as the challenges that need to be overcome before we see our first Web3 AAA game. 

Abax is an innovative lending protocol currently developing on Aleph Zero that takes inspiration from Aave while providing its unique spin on this facet of DeFi. During the episode, we'll break down how Abax approaches liquidations, security, and legal matters and how it leverages Aleph Zero's unique feature set. 

In this episode of the Aleph Zero Podcast, we meet with Stephen Novenstern of Kintsu, a liquid staking protocol currently being developed on the Aleph Zero network. We'll learn what this project brings to the ecosystem and how it facilitates the growth of the network by providing more opportunities to AZERO holders. 

Tired of Web2 social media platforms? In the newest episode of the Aleph Zero Podcast, we meet with Panjea, a Web3 social media network currently building on Aleph Zero that aims to prioritize users and content creators over advertisers and data harvesting. Kieron Bain and Lee Kerr will join us to tell us about their project and how it aims to disrupt how we interact online.