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The #1 podcast for crypto natives to learn about new concepts, trends and projects in blockchain, DeFi, NFTs and Web 3.

Jason Choi (@mrjasonchoi) goes deep into the technology and economics behind crypto projects to dissect trends and themes in a global context.

Strictly not financial advice.

Sep 24, 2018

Sharding is an age old database tech being applied to blockchains to achieve scalability. Just what is it, and how does it compare to other scalability projects? We talk to Quarkchain to find out:

  • What is sharding and what are its tradeoffs

  • What are the specific challenges facing sharding

  • Quarkchain's approach for...


Sep 19, 2018

What the heck is a state channel, and what's being built right now? I talk to Connext's Arjun Bhuptani to find out:

  • What are the different types of state channels
  • How they will help blockchains scale to millions of users
  • What are the biggest challenges facing state channels

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Sep 12, 2018

Celer Network is a project funded by 500 Startups building "internet-scale blockchains" via a unique network of state channels.

I caught up with their co-founder, Dr. Mo Dong, to discuss:

  • Why liquidity is an issue for state channels
  • How Celer differs from other state channel projects
  • The biggest challenges facing...


Sep 11, 2018

Solana is a project funded by 500 Startups that's aiming to build the fastest blockchain, using an interesting concept called Proof of History.

I caught up with their founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, to discuss:

  • What is Proof of History, and why blockchains are just decentralized clocks
  • What makes the Solana blockchain...


Sep 9, 2018

 

I partnered with global investment fund 500 Startups Venture Partner Bonnie Cheung to bring to you a miniseries on all things crypto scaling!

You've probably heard that scaling is a problem in crypto. To start to understand it requires hours & hours & hours of research...which we did for you. We cover:

  • The 4 key...