CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Sergey Nazarov on Why the World Needs a New Model of (Cryptographic) Trust

The Chainlink co-founder discusses an important societal paradigm shift.


NLW is joined by Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov for the first in “The Breakdown”'s "Paradigm Shift" interview series. Sergey discusses why society's trust model has broken down, how cryptographic truth serves as an alternative, and why this alternative method of understanding truth will become even more important as a countermeasure to artificial intelligence. 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MONEY REIMAGINED: The Intersection of AI and Crypto

This episode is sponsored by EY and Brave


In the last few months, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially and rapidly, raising concerns over its safety and the adverse consequences it may have on society if it is not addressed.


However, the application of artificial intelligence in the crypto space has many exciting advantages. With artificial intelligence, trading algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data and make informed decisions about buying and selling cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency fraud can be detected and prevented using artificial intelligence. Blockchain networks can be optimized using artificial intelligence. Furthermore, AI can even enhance the privacy and security of cryptocurrency transactions. 


So what is all the fuss about if AI can bring all this good? 


There are potential drawbacks and negative aspects to consider. Some of the main negatives of AI include job displacement, bias and discrimination, privacy concerns, dependence and overreliance, ethical concerns, and lack of transparency and regulation. 


 On this episode of “Money Reimagined,” to help unpack this important topic of AI ownership and distribution, Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak to Jacob Steeves, founder of Bittensor, an open-source protocol that powers a decentralized, blockchain-based machine learning network.


Casey jumps right into the discussion of the controversial op-ed of Eliezer Yudkowsky, author, founder, and leading thinker in the AI space, and its impact on the AI community. 


On this show Michael and Sheila discuss:

  •  Connective threads of drama. 2:38
  • What happens when you know that you’re right? 4:54
  • The rise of Ai and the potential for regulation. 5:29
  • How do we establish a decentralized world? 7:15
  • What is the difference between absolute and extreme thinking? 9:27
  • Ethical and intellectual perspectives. 10:50
  • The core thesis of the paper. 14:26
  • The core premise of Bittensor.io. 15:33
  • The governance question around open AI. 19.03
  • The problem with Web 3.0. 25:28
  • Capitalism vs. Governance. 28:50
  • The bias of people who get into cryptocurrency. 33:47
  • The positive vision of AI. 35:35
  • Protecting the status quo vs. imperialism. 38:19


 See Also:

General documentation: https://docs.bittensor.com

Bittensor whitepaper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VnsobL6lIAAqcA1_Tbm8AYIQscfJV4KU/view

Academic paper (NeuralIPS 2022 publication): https://ai-secure.github.io/DMLW2022/assets/papers/6.pdf

Slideslive Video: https://nips.cc/virtual/2022/62821


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EY blockchain solutions can transform the business lifecycle for digital ecosystems, by promoting trust, transparency, privacy and efficiency. EY: Helping you build a better working world. Find out more at blockchain.ey.com


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Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “AITA” by Neon Beach.


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: An AI Primer for Bitcoiners

Why bitcoiners and the crypto industry are getting interested in the AI space.


On today's show, NLW gives a primer on the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) space, including introducing key concepts such as Generative AI, LLMs and more. He also looks at why bitcoiners have a particularly important vantage point in the emerging AI conversation. 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: A Bitcoin Whale Makes Big Move; eToro Partners With Twitter to Offer Direct Crypto Trading

The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, April 13, 2023. 


This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.


"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade completed smoothly, opening a new era of staking withdrawals. Advocates launch a campaign to fight against a proposed anti-bitcoin mining bill in Texas. A large bitcoin investor moved a large chunk of holdings to an exchange. Plus, eToro's new partnership with Twitter to offer crypto trading directly from the social media platform.


See also:

Ethereum Unstaking Requests Pile Up After Shanghai Upgrade, Now at 2-Week Wait

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals

 Texas Bill Limiting Benefits for Crypto Miners Unanimously Passes Committee Vote

EToro to Offer Crypto Trading Directly to Twitter Users

Crypto Update | Ether's Surge, EU's MiCA Law, Twitter-Integrated Trading, FTX's Recovery and Bitcoin Trend Trading Tools


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See you in Austin! 


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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - CARPE CONSENSUS: Paxful’s Fall – Questions in the Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Exchange’s Demise

Plus: Fortune’s Crypto Editor Jeff John Roberts breaks down the publication’s new “Crypto 40” list.

On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest in crypto news, featuring an interview with Jeff John Roberts on Fortune’s “Crypto 40” industry ranking.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Not a Surprise That Warren Buffett Still Hates Bitcoin; Is U.S. Losing Its Edge in Crypto?

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. 


This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Billionaire Warren Buffett calls bitcoin a "gambling token." Meanwhile, JPMorgan says the recent banking crisis has been vindicating for crypto. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have a laundry list of questions for some of Silicon Valley Bank's biggest depositors including crypto firms. An SEC advisory group wants Chair Gary Gensler to provide formal guidance to the crypto industry.

See also:

Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin a 'Gambling Token'

U.S. Banking Crisis May Be Vindication for Crypto Ecosystem: JPMorgan

Sen. Warren, Rep. AOC Ask Circle, BlockFi Why They Banked at SVB

SEC Advisory Group Backs Gensler’s Crypto Efforts but Asks for Industry Guidance

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See you in Austin! 

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Inflation Drops Most In 2 Years, but Not Everyone Is Buying It

Some analysts think the data is hiding sticky services inflation and other troubling warning signs.

Inflation came in at an annualized 5% this month, beating economists’ expectations and dropping to its lowest level in two years. That’s good, right? Well, hold your horses, say some analysts. Services inflation remains sticky, and with recent production cuts from OPEC+ and an end to tapping U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves, energy prices could come back up during the U.S. summer high season. 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - WOMEN WHO WEB3: The Role of AI in Health and Wellness and How to Build a Successful Startup, With CoralApp Founder Bunmi Babajide

On this week’s show, Bunmi Babajide, founder of CoralApp sits down with us! 

CoralApp aims to allow users to experience wellness and fitness in person and in the Metaverse – powered by blockchain technology!

You can sign up for the beta now :) 


Meet Bunmi! 

Bunmi Babajide isn’t your typical health startup founder. She comes from a design engineering, product manufacturing and management consulting background and has enjoyed spending the past 16 years working in the automotive, aerospace and chemical industries for the public and private sector. 

Babajide earned her PhD in engineering education from Purdue University.

Bunmi’s story into the world of Web 3.0 start-ups began a few years ago when she was pregnant with her first child. She wanted to track her health. She found a few apps but each one was missing something to give her and her medical team a full and accurate picture.

In March 2022, Bunmi decided to take the leap away from her engineering background to focus her entire efforts on changing the way we will all track, monitor and monetize our health data. She took a leap into the fast-paced world of Web 3.0 and launched a health and wellness startup.


On this show, we discuss:

🩺 Using blockchain technology to own, monetize and incentivize health-care data and tracking

💰How and where to apply for grants to fund your web3 startup

🤰🏻Building as a mompreneur

🤖 The role of AI in healthcare, wellness and web3 technologies 


We end with a two-minute mindfulness exercise! :) 

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CoralApp Beta 

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Subscribe to my new LinkedIn newsletter Rest & Digest: A rest stop at the busy intersection of mindfulness, tech, women empowerment, UX and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with executive producer Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is ‘Twennysomething’ by Daniele Musto. Other music used is ‘Mind and Soul’ by Stefano Vita and ‘Electrolove’ by Lunareh. 

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Crypto-Related Stocks Spike on Bitcoin’s Price Rally; SEC Is Beefing Up With Lawyers for Crypto Crackdown

The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, April 11, 2023. 


This episode is sponsored by Filecoin Foundation.

"The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Bitcoin’s price crosses over $30K and crypto-related stocks are also seeing big spikes. The SEC is hiring more attorneys for its crypto enforcement unit. The IMF joins the call for more international crypto regulation. Plus, the Winklevoss twins reportedly personally loaned their Gemini platform $100 million.

See also:

Bitcoin Approaches $30K, Reaching Highest Price Since June

SEC Is Adding Attorneys to Crypto Enforcement Unit

Winklevoss Twins Lent Their Crypto Platform Gemini $100M: Bloomberg

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This episode has been edited by Ryan Huntington. The senior producer is Michele Musso and the executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Neon Beach.”

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Connect with the Filecoin community at the Filecoin Network Base in Austin, April 24-26, ahead of Consensus 2023. Register today at networkbase.io/austin. And find us on the Consensus show floor in the Protocol Village, presented by Filecoin Foundation. 

See you in Austin! 

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin’s Rally to $30K Being Driven by Good Old-Fashioned Spot BTC Buying

No fancy leverage here, just high-conviction hodlers. 

Bitcoin hit $30,000 for the first time since June 2022 last night. On today’s episode, NLW looks at why the evidence suggests this rally is – unlike previous crypto rallies –driven by spot buying instead of leverage trading. He also looks at how the crypto market has evolved and is seemingly more hostile to previously hyped narratives. 

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“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: by CoinDesk. 

Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.


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