Month: January 2024

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE PROTOCOL: What Implications and Centralization Concerns Arise from Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade and Metamask’s Intent-Based System?

The Dencun upgrade on Ethereum aims to cut layer two transaction costs and decrease data storage expenses, while Metamask's intent-based system seeks to improve efficiency…Plus Insights from Telos Foundation's New Executive Director!"


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In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk,  explore the following stories:

Dencun Upgrade Goes Live on Ethereum’s Goerli Test-Net 

Developers said the missed finalization was likely due to an expected lack of participation and older network validators.

MetaMask's New Transaction Routing System

MetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns.


PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT  

Guest:  John Lilic - Executive Director at the Telos Foundation

Within this dialogue, John Lilic delves into his blockchain background and the transition from Ethereum to Telos. He underscores Telos' standout features—high throughput and cost-effective transactions—casting it as a formidable contender among Layer 2 solutions like Polygon. John envisions Telos as a global US dollar settlement layer, especially impactful in developing nations. Detailing Telos' strategy, he highlights a focus on Asia, developer engagement, and strategic partnerships to broaden its influence. Despite visibility challenges, John remains confident in Telos' potential and the inherent value it brings to users.


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Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, Devs Wait for Finalization on Testnet 

MetaMask's Secret Project Could Shake Up How Ethereum Works 

John Lilic Joins the Telos Foundation as Executive Director 

Telos Blockchain 

John Lilic

 

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Motley Fool Money - Banking On The Home Court Advantage

Regional banks are facing strong competition in the battle for your dollars.


(00:21) Matt Frankel and Deidre Woollard discuss:

- How new rules could change what you pay in overdraft fees.

- Why banks are socking away money for credit losses.

- The potential advantage for regional banks.


(17:31) Asit Sharma and Mary Long take a medium dive into Paycom and discuss a product that could be too good for its own good.


Companies discussed: TFC, DFS, USB, WFC, PAYC, JPM, PAYX, PCTY, ADP, ORCL


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Host: Deidre Woollard

Guests: Asit Sharma, Matt Frankel, Mary Long

Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long

Engineer: Dan Boyd

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Science In Action - Swine fever in South East Asia

African swine fever has now reached Southeast Asia.This part of the world has high diversity in wild pigs, some of which are endemic to their native islands. In Borneo, pigs are a hugely important food source for indigenous populations, and are a vital prey species for many big cats. In some regions, the pig populations have now dropped by 90 to 100 per cent due to swine fever. Conservationist Dr Erik Meijaard explains what this could mean for Borneo.

Sticking with diseases, the World Mosquito Program breeds mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia. Why? Because mosquitoes infected with this bacteria are unable to become carriers of dengue, Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases. Dr Scott O'Neill of the World Mosquito Program talks about their latest research and the massive mosquito factory they're building in Brazil this year.

Finally this week, Dr Nitzan Gonen discusses her new study, where mouse testes organoids have been grown in the lab. She tells us about the potential applications for this research.

Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Production co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

(Photo: Bornean bearded pig. Credit: Sylvain Cordier/Getty Images)

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Inside Europe - Inside Europe – 18 January 2024

Germany's far-right and the secret master-plan to deport millions of people, Can Dundar calls for a ban on the AfD, and Turkey's civil society crackdown continues. Also: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Davos address, Spain's plastic pellet problem, France’s Depardieu dilemma, and a bracing encounter with Oslo's floating saunas… Correctiv investigation link: https://shorturl.at/kmKQS?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss
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Lost Debate - Crypto’s Rise, Fall, and Rise with Zeke Faux

Ravi is joined by Zeke Faux from Bloomberg to discuss his new book, "Number Go Up." The book takes readers on a rollercoaster journey through the crypto world, covering everything from its shady beginnings and huge leap into the limelight to its dramatic crash.


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Bad Faith - Episode 339 – If It’s Boeing I Ain’t Going (w/ Bill McGee)

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Senior Fellow for Aviation and Travel at the American Economic Liberties Project and former Editor at Consumer Reports Bill McGee returns to Bad Faith to weigh in on the Alaska Airlines flight whose emergency door blew off mid-flight. Is it a labor issue, a corporate greed issue, an anti-trust issue, or all three? What role did Nikki Haley play in lowering safety and oversight standards? And how would Bill respond to libertarian claims that too much FAA regulation is the real problem?

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