The Decrypto series, presented by Gareth Cliff and sponsored by Luno, delves into all aspects of cryptocurrency with the input of industry leaders, and professionals. Coming 26 September... Luno
Where did it all began, how does it actually work, and what is the technology behind the trend? Gareth Cliff chats to Simon Dingle about some of the basics around cryptocurrency. Decrypto is powered by Luno. Luno
"Volatility" is a word often associated with crypto, but is it accurate? What does the future hold for this alternative form of currency? Gareth Cliff speaks to Ran Neu-Ner to get his take, and hear more about his crypto journey. Luno
One of the ideas often spoken about in the context of a global, decentralised currency is the notion of being your own bank... but how practical is this really, and what is needed to make it a reality? Lorien Gamaroff is the guy who can answer these questions for us. Luno
It’s late 2017 and crypto and Bitcoin have reached new heights. But with all the hype comes new problems, like a nationwide shortage of graphic cards. How exactly did cryptocurrencies bring a halt to a whole industry? What is crypto mining, and how does it work? Gareth Cliff speaks to Shaun Wilson for the answers. Luno
Can government get their hands on your cryptocurrency profits? What are the dangers of the market falling apart? Who understands this - inside the structures that currently exist - better than anyone else? Gareth Cliff speaks to Dr Arif Ismail, Head of Fintech at The South African Reserve Bank. Luno
Blockchain is one of those terms that everybody uses, but what is it exactly, how does it work, and does it have other applications aside from cryptocurrency? Gareth Cliff speak to Sonya Kuhnel from The Blockchain Academy to find out. Luno
When we talk about cryptocurrency, many people invariably think Bitcoin, and possibly also Ethereum. But there are actually thousands of other coins or tokens out there… such as Monero, Ripple, Litecoin, Dash and Iota. Gareth Cliff speaks to Riccardo Spagni - the Lead Maintainer of the Monero Blockchain Project in South Africa - about the various crypto tokens, and more. Luno
When the Bitcoin price hit an all-time high, many people thought it was a great way to make some easy money. There were stories of people who had made a fortune overnight, and social media was full of clickbait 'get rich quick' schemes. Mpho Dagada did become a Bitcoin millionaire, at the age of 21. Gareth Cliff finds out how he did it. Luno
Who are Luno and why did we do the Decrypto series with them? Marius Reitz from Luno joins Gareth Cliff to tell us all about their history, what they do, and how they fit into the world of cryptocurrency. Luno
From paranoia about security, to paying for goods with crypto, the origins of Bitcoin Cash, and the true story behind Satoshi Nakamoto - Ran Neu-Ner and Riccardo Spagni answer some of the questions we received during the course of the Decrypto series. Luno
No doubt you’ve heard the expression, “Cryptocurrency is the future of money”... but have you ever stopped to consider what money actually is, and how crypto is different? Luno’s Karalee Kleinschmidt talks about the differences - and similarities - between money as we know it and cryptocurrencies. Luno
You may know a lot about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies... and if you’ve been following this podcast, you would have certainly heard about Luno. The app-based crypto exchange is helping revolutionise money, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Luno’s GM, Marius Reitz, tells us more about what it is that Luno does. Luno
There’s been a lot of talk, and a lot of money made - and lost - with cryptocurrencies. With so many stories, it’s easy to get carried away with the hype. Luno's engineering manager Rick Kleinhans tells us why crypto is getting the attention it is, plus the simple steps you can take to get your slice of cryptocurrency. Luno
You may have heard the expression that crypto is “the future of money”, and given that money has been around in one form or another for a very long time, that’s quite a statement. Vijay Ayyar is head of Luno Business, and he puts the future of money into perspective by taking a brief look at where money has come from, and where Bitcoin is going. Luno
Transferring money electronically is part of our everyday lives, and traditional banks have made it almost as simple as making a phone call. But, there’s a lot going on in the background, which often means delays… and charges. Luno’s Country Manager for France and Italy, Maria Wonsicz, talks about how cryptocurrencies are revolutionising the way we move money. Luno
The technology behind cryptocurrencies may be a little daunting to most, but becoming part of the future of money is anything but - Luno makes it really simple! Head of Product, Alex Koller, explains how once you’ve downloaded the app and signed up, it’s easy to start investing and spending your crypto. Luno
They say a fool and his money are easily parted. Unfortunately, we live in a world where even losing your investments is all too easy, unless you stay sharp and avoid the scammers. Like every electronic transaction, you need a certain amount of awareness when dealing with crypto. Ian Rossiter shares some guidelines to make sure your cryptocurrency remains YOUR cryptocurrency. Luno
Every now and then we hear a story of a victim losing a considerable sum of Bitcoin. In most cases, it was the result of an indirect hack, a phishing incident or a scam. In hindsight, all of these incidents are easily avoidable with the right security measures in place. Luno’s Head of Fraud, Nishan Maharaj, tells us what to look out for when dealing with crypto. Luno
There are a lot of technical intricacies around cryptocurrency and how it works... and it’s sometime easy to think that because it’s a digital currency, only the laws of coding apply. But it’s still a currency, and even though it’s unregulated, it’s still subject to the law. Luno’s General Counsel, Lucy James, explains how crypto’s legal compliance is a vital part of its makeup. Luno