Web3 Weekly by Blockstars Technology Team

In this episode, we catch up with Will for a look at the DePIN (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks) space — what’s changed, what’s working, and where the big opportunities are.We dig into the Crypto State of DePIN Report, which shows just how far the sector’s come since 2022. What was once a tiny, under-the-radar niche has exploded in 2025. Projects like Helium now run more than 60,000 mobile hotspots, and importantly we’re seeing real revenue flow through these networks.Will points out the current “good problem” in the industry: there’s loads of supply (plenty of nodes, plenty of data) but not enough demand yet to soak it all up. Rather than being a setback, he sees it as the perfect time to focus on attracting customers who’ll actually pay for that data, locking in long-term value.We unpack the journeys of Peak and Silencio, two projects Will knows inside-out as an ambassador. Both have gone for a compliance-first, slow-and-steady approach to launching tokens — which means fewer legal headaches, but also some delays that have tested community patience. Peak’s “Get Real” campaign and Silencio’s niche focus on monetising noise pollution data are standout moves in their own right.Will also shares highlights from ETH Denver, where as he puts it the main conference is good, but the real magic happens at the side events. As MC of the “DePIN Dinner,” he connected builders, sparked collaborations, and had the sort of valuable, open conversations you don’t get on a show floor.Then there’s DePIN Happy Hour, Will’s weekly unscripted livestream with other industry voices. It’s part banter, part brain dump — a space where they talk DePIN, Web3, and RWAs without the corporate polish, often with a beer in hand. It’s all about making complex ideas easy to grasp and fun to talk about.Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Life Updates02:00 – State of DePIN 2024 Overview05:50 – Supply vs Demand Challenges09:40 – Community Building in DePIN12:50 – Peak & Silencio Token Launches18:00 – ETH Denver Highlights & Side Events26:00 – What’s DePIN Happy Hour?30:00 – Bear Market Tips & Earning on the Side33:30 – Closing ThoughtsBullet PointsDePIN’s growth from small niche to serious Web3 sectorOversupply issues creating a push for real demandPeak & Silencio: compliance-first token launchesETH Denver side events delivering the strongest connectionsDePIN Happy Hour: industry insights with a casual twistBear markets as the best time to build and earnKey TopicsDePIN sector growth and revenue trendsBalancing supply with sustainable demandToken launch strategies that avoid legal riskNetworking beyond the main conference stageEarning with DePIN without big upfront costsThought-Provoking QuestionsHow can DePIN projects turn oversupply into a growth advantage?Does a slower, compliant launch set a project up for greater success?Is a bear market the smartest time for newcomers to start in DePIN?

Welcome to Blockstars Web3 Weekly Podcast We will be talking about everything Web3 and Blockchain. Apart from the weekly Podcast, we will also use this platform to include keynote speeches our team presents. We will keep this light and fun, and easy to listen to. We will dive deep into the technology from time to time, but our goal is to educate and bring all of you on the Web3 journey with us. We will talk about popular technologies such as Blockchain, Development, NFTs and Crypto, and please be advised whatever is spoken about here is not financial advice.SummaryThis episode breaks down the essential elements required to protect blockchain projects within the continuously developing open-source environment alongside modern auditing technology development. Additionally you will learn incredible behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Trojan-laden zip files and their mission to become the leading Web3 security provider throughout 2025.For serious blockchain investment and Web3 enthusiasts this episode delivers the essential information needed to understand security's urgent and indispensable role.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: Why Blockchain Security Matters00:04:00 - The Origin Story of Hashlock00:09:00 - Choosing the Right Co-Founder: Lessons from Fletcher and Jock00:19:00 - Why Web3? The Importance of Decentralised Ownership00:29:00 - Open-Source Security: Unique Challenges of Blockchain00:39:00 - The Audit Process: Manual Checks vs. Automation00:49:00 - Stories from the Trenches: Close Calls and Lessons Learned01:00:00 - The Impact of Human Factors on Blockchain Security01:10:00 - Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Hashlock‍Key TopicsBlockchain Security in Web3: Web3's vital security need depends on safeguarding smart contracts from within its open-source platform.Hashlock’s Journey: Two determined co-founders established a worldwide powerful company by merging their enthusiasm for cryptocurrency.Immutable Code: Businesses face significant risks because they must protect blockchain projects which functionImmutable after initial launch.Human Factors in Security: The administration keys maintained by founders exist as primary points of entry which renderWeb3 solutions vulnerable.Audit Best Practices: Below we will explore the advantages as well as drawbacks when comparing automated approaches with manual testing methods.Tales from the Field: Real-world security threats and lessons(Functionality) learned through experiences with Trojan-infected zip files as well as close calls.‍Key TakeawaysSmart contract audits are essential: The security of blockchain systems absolutely requires absolute attention to detail.Open-source code: brings both clear understanding of operations but exposes every security weakness to attackers.Immutable code is unforgiving: Launch readiness is achieved only through meticulous auditing procedures which identify irreversible flaws.Collaboration is key: Web3 projects achieve stronger security through structured audits which rely on human expertise.Emerging threats require evolution: Security strategies will undergo dramatic changes through the progress of AI and quantum computing during forthcoming years.‍Thought-Provoking QuestionsWhat conditions allow Web3 security platforms to blend open data access with business trade secrets protection?The future of blockchain safety depends heavily on how quantum computing will evolve.The development of secure blockchain systems future requires solutions for managing human-caused system weaknesses.Tune in to discover how Hashlock is establishing fundamental security infrastructure for Web3 to be safer and more secure.Blockstars Technology is a blockchain development company with over 70+ people based in Australia Gold Coast.Blockstars can help you develop your Blockchain/AI project from idea to going live no matter what stage you’re in!With a team of experts in many different blockchains and a commitment to providing nothing but top quality services, Blockstars is your one stop shop for those seeking to launch a successful Web3, blockchain or AI projects.Hope you guys Enjoy this light hearted episode! Tell us what else you would like us to cover on Blockstars Web3 Weekly.Make sure to go check out our website for more info! ⁠https://blockstars.com.au⁠ Also you can Tweet us on at X ⁠@blockstars_tech⁠ Or drop us an email at: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Welcome to Blockstars Web3 Weekly PodcastWe will be talking about everything Web3 and Blockchain. Apart from the weekly Podcast, we will also use this platform to include keynote speeches our team presents. We will keep this light and fun, and easy to listen to. We will dive deep into the technology from time to time, but our goal is to educate and bring all of you on the Web3 journey with us.We will talk about popular technologies such as Blockchain, Development, NFTs and Crypto, and please be advised whatever is spoken about here is not financial advice.In this insightful episode we're going to deep dive with Roberto Capodieci, a decentralisation expert and blockchain pioneer, into the world of blockchain technology. From the evolution of blockchain to its real world use cases, the episode touches on it all. We learn about Roberto's involvement in early days of napster and peer to peer networks like Bittorrent. These are then explained with crucial understanding of the difference between consensus mechanisms (like proof of work and proof of stake), the importance of decentralisation and how blockchain can truly disrupt industries such as finance, healthcare and supply chains.Key Topics:Roberto Capodieci’s experience with early peer-to peer networks such as BitTorrent and NapsterBlockchain technology’s evolution and Roberto’s progressConsensus mechanisms: To understand proof of work vs. proof of stake.Use cases of Blockchain beyond cryptocurrency such as supply chain, health and finance to mention a few.How blockchain can ensure secure digital identities and verifiable timestamps.Decentralisation and its importance of it and its effects on trust and transparency.Relevance to modern blockchain applications of Roberto’s blockchain book.Blockchain future and the role that will play blockchain in each industry.A discussion of challenges and solutions for adoption of blockchainBullet Points:Discussing blockchain’s real world applications other than cryptocurrency.Roberto’s movement from peer to peer networks to blockchain development.What decentralisation does to remove middlemen and make things more transparent.The value of digital identity and timestamping on the blockchain.Finance, healthcare and supply chain use cases.How Roberto sees the future shaping up for blockchain technology.The challenges and opportunities of adopting blockchain.What the future of blockchain looks like in other industries.Chapter Breakdown:00:00 Introduction - Introducing blockchain and its potential.03:38 Roberto’s Journey - From BitTorrent to blockchain pioneer.05:52 Consensus Mechanisms Explained - Proof of work vs. proof of stake.12:10 Beyond Cryptocurrency - Blockchain use cases in finance, healthcare, and more.21:32 Decentralisation Benefits - Removing middlemen and ensuring transparency.31:00 Real-world Blockchain Applications - From digital identities to supply chain.37:45 Roberto’s Blockchain Book - Writing about proof of stake and blockchain evolution.43:20 Interactive Blockchain Learning - Using QR codes to enhance learning.48:12 The Future of Blockchain - Predictions and potential growth areas.52:30 Conclusion - Final thoughts on blockchain’s impact.Thought-Provoking Questions:What potential does blockchain have to disrupt industries that have always been bound by centralised control: real estate, healthcare, and so on?How do we think about the ethical implications of using blockchain to manage personal digital identities and sensitive data?Considering that transactions are private by nature, and that blockchain is transparent, how can the balance be made regarding privacy when applied to anything such as financial transactions or healthcare records?In this episode, we dive into the potential for blockchain to revolutionise a range of industries, explaining to listeners what’s behind blockchain’s complexity and how versatile it is. Ideal for those interested in blockchain and want to learn more about the wider impacts of decentralising the internet.Blockstars Technology is a blockchain development company with over 70+ people based in Australia Gold CoastBlockstars can help you develop your Blockchain/AI project from idea to going live no matter what stage you’re in! With a team of experts in many different blockchains and a commitment to providing nothing but top quality services, Blockstars is your one stop shop for those seeking to launch a successful Web3, blockchain or AI projects.Hope you guys Enjoy this light hearted episode! Tell us what else you would like us to cover on Blockstars Web3 Weekly.Make sure to go check out our website for more info! https://blockstars.com.auAlso you can Tweet us on at X @blockstars_techOr drop us an email at: [email protected]

Welcome to Blockstars Web3 Weekly PodcastWe will be talking about everything Web3 and Blockchain. Apart from the weekly Podcast, we will also use this platform to include keynote speeches our team presents. We will keep this light and fun, and easy to listen to. We will dive deep into the technology from time to time, but our goal is to educate and bring all of you on the Web3 journey with us.We will talk about popular technologies such as Blockchain, Development, NFTs and Crypto, and please be advised whatever is spoken about here is not financial advice.In this episode we speak with Nicholas who is the founder of Countdown Sheep a crypto taxation expert. This episode covers Nicholas’s transition from being a digital marketing professional to founding Countdown Sheep: a company that assists people and enterprises in the management of their cryptocurrencies and tax optimisation in the US, Europe, and Australia. Nicholas explains the complexities of the crypto taxation, how the big global firms are not equipped to deal with crypto taxes, and why a tailored made approach like Countdown Sheep is needed.Nicholas tells his story of how he got into crypto investments and tax-related issues and how this led him to create Countdown Sheep. He presents some real-life insights on reconciling digital assets, as well as tips on how to save on taxes and why it is wise to engage the services of professionals to help with crypto taxes.00:00 – Introduction to & What is Countdown Sheep?03:40 – Global Crypto Tax Challenges05:50 – Nicholas’s Journey from Digital Marketing to Crypto Taxation07:30 – Crypto Taxation and the Role of Compliance09:15 – Personal Crypto Investment Experiences12:00 – The Importance of Digital Asset Reconciliation14:30 – Tax Strategies: Minimising Liabilities Legally16:40 – Navigating Cross-Border Crypto Taxes (US, Europe, Australia)19:30 – Professional Crypto Accounting vs DIY Software23:00 – Challenges Faced by Crypto Investors26:00 – B2B Crypto Accounting for Businesses29:15 – Nicholas’s Entrepreneurial Journey32:40 – Crypto Tax Strategies: Tax-Loss Harvesting37:20 – Shoutouts and Final Thoughts from Nicholas41:00 – Conclusion and Takeaways from the EpisodeKey Topics:Comparing Do-It-Yourself Crypto Tax Software and Professional ServiceKnowing the life story of Nicholas who has switched from digital marketing to crypto tax solutions.This covers tax efficiency techniques such as cost-basis models as well as tax-loss harvesting.How crypto accounting has to be different as a discipline for businesses and individual investors.Nicholas is the founder of Countdown Sheep which focuses on providing solutions on crypto taxes.Why crypto portfolio managers must pay attention to digital asset reconciliation.Experienced accountants’ versus DIY cryptocurrency tax software for handling complicated tax situations.Nicholas story of moving from digital marketing into the world of crypto accounting.Topics such as tax loss selling and the right cost basis method of taxation.Thought-Provoking Questions:What can the global crypto investors do to ensure that they are on the right side of the law as regards tax compliance in different countries?This paper aims at identifying the following: how does digital asset reconciliation contribute to accurate and compliant crypto tax reporting?What strategies can the crypto investors use to ensure that they are making the most returns while at the same time being tax compliant?Blockstars Technology is a blockchain development company with over 70+ people based in Australia Gold CoastBlockstars can help you develop your Blockchain/AI project from idea to going live no matter what stage you’re in! With a team of experts in many different blockchains and a commitment to providing nothing but top quality services, Blockstars is your one stop shop for those seeking to launch a successful Web3, blockchain or AI projects.Hope you guys Enjoy this light hearted episode! Tell us what else you would like us to cover on Blockstars Web3 Weekly.Make sure to go check out our website for more info! https://blockstars.com.auAlso you can Tweet us on at X @blockstars_techOr drop us an email at: [email protected]

Welcome to Blockstars Web3 Weekly PodcastWe will be talking about everything Web3 and Blockchain. Apart from the weekly Podcast, we will also use this platform to include keynote speeches our team presents. We will keep this light and fun, and easy to listen to. We will dive deep into the technology from time to time, but our goal is to educate and bring all of you on the Web3 journey with us.We will talk about popular technologies such as Blockchain, Development, NFTs and Crypto, and please be advised whatever is spoken about here is not financial advice.The topic for today’s episode is Artificial Intelligence and security. We discuss the bigger picture of AI in today’s cyber threats why and how hackers are using AI for Voice and video forgery. It is pleasing to see a discussion of such matters for the first time; it opens one’s eyes to deepfakes, virtual kidnappings, and artificial intelligence scams.Jason continues by explaining how Breacher AI was developed to tackle complex cyber threats, offering AI-based solutions that help organisations practice defensive strategies. This episode highlights the dual role of AI as both a threat and a tool in cybersecurity, showcasing Breacher AI’s practical services, including user training and attack modeling. Whether you're approaching this from a managerial perspective or a more tech-driven angle, this episode will make you consider the growing urgency of security in the age of artificial intelligence.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction to AI Security Podcast1:08 - Meet Jason from Breacher AI5:10 - How Deepfakes are Manipulating Reality9:15 - AI in Breaches: Changing the Landscape14:30 - Scammers Targeting Small Businesses18:10 - The Importance of User Awareness24:00 - Partnering with Hook for Security Training30:45 - Future of AI and Cybersecurity38:00 - Protecting Businesses from AI-Driven Scams43:00 - The Impact of AI on Insurance and ComplianceKey Topics:MGM Hack: This attack shows how voice can be manipulated through AI in an attempt to gain access to secured systems.Deepfakes and Cybersecurity: three threats: AI generated audio, video, and images.Breach AI’s Solution: When it comes to providing solutions and improving security for a company’s systems, Breacher AI mimics the activities of criminals in order to replicate the attacks that are most likely to be seen.AI in Fraud and Scams: Examples of how the fraudulent uses Artificial Intelligence in real-life situations such as phishing and virtual kidnap.User Awareness and Education: The role of training in mitigating the risks which are induced by the integration of AI in businesses and other civil businesses.Future of AI in Cybersecurity: New risks and possible implications of artificial intelligence to the security systems.Thought-Provoking Questions:How can such businesses adopt and implement AI as a technology whilst at the same time guard against adversaries who are also embracing AI technology?How can one protect oneself from deepfake and AI-based scams in the private and, or working setting?What is more, as the AI technology develops further, will the formation of the boundaries between the true and the fake become difficult to register and what will happen to the trust established with those we interact in the digital space?Blockstars Technology is a blockchain development company with over 70+ people based in Australia Gold CoastBlockstars can help you develop your Blockchain/AI project from idea to going live no matter what stage you’re in! With a team of experts in many different blockchains and a commitment to providing nothing but top quality services, Blockstars is your one stop shop for those seeking to launch a successful Web3, blockchain or AI projects.Hope you guys Enjoy this light hearted episode! Tell us what else you would like us to cover on Blockstars Web3 Weekly.Make sure to go check out our website for more info! https://blockstars.com.auAlso you can Tweet us on at X @blockstars_techOr drop us an email at: [email protected]‍‍