Internet of Assets Podcast

In this episode, host Ryan King interviews Stefan Beyer, the Managing Partner of Oak Security. They discuss the concept and challenges of auditing third-generation blockchains,  the importance of security in blockchain projects, and future trends in the industry. This episode clarifies that security is a critical factor in the success of any blockchain project, and that early engagement with security experts is essential.  

In this panel discussion at the Dutch Blockchain Days, legal, tech, and financial experts Martijn Schoonewille (Loyens & Loeff), Emanuele Francioni (Dusk Network), and Wieger ten Have (Bitvavo) delve into the upcoming MiCA regulation. They unpack the recognition of crypto assets, harmonization with other laws, and the challenges of implementing MiCA. The talk also covers the importance of market abuse regulation and the complexities of tax compliance in the crypto world. An enlightening watch for those invested in the digital currency landscape.    

In this episode of the Internet of Assets Podcast, we meet Zvezdin Besarabov, co-founder of Outdid, to discuss his company's goals and the challenges they address. Zvezdin takes us through the issues of the current Know Your Customer (KYC) system in finance, highlighting its inefficiencies and privacy concerns. He shares Outdid's approach to improving this procedure using Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP), a cryptographic method that enables verification without revealing any actual information. Join us for a rich conversation on the potential of technology in transforming the financial world, specifically in enhancing KYC processes while ensuring privacy and data security. Whether you're tech-minded, an investor, or curious about finance's digital future, this discussion with Besarabov provides insights you won't want to miss.

In this episode of "Internet of Assets," we delve into the intersection of blockchain and antitrust law with Thibault Schrepel. The discussion covers the potential risks of early regulation, the role of tech giants in hindering crypto projects, and the need for antitrust regulation. The episode also introduces the innovative project "Computational Antitrust," which integrates AI and blockchain within competition agencies. A future is envisioned where big banks, Web3 companies, and blockchain entities coexist. A must-listen for those interested in blockchain, competition law, and decentralized finance.

On this episode of the Internet of Assets podcast, Marcus and Ryan from Dusk Network discuss the latest updates on the MiCA regulations in the EU. They explain the legislative process and Ryan provides insights into how MiCA will impact the blockchain industry in the EU, adding a degree of legitimacy to the industry and allowing financial organizations to experiment with DLT technology.   If you want to learn more about MiCA, you can click here to read the 4 part blog series on Dusk Network's website: https://dusk.network/news/dusk-introduces-you-to-the-key-terms-in-upcoming-eu-crypto-legislation-mica        

In this episode of the Internet of Assets podcast, Marcus Engel interviews Marta Bellés Muñoz and Xavier Salleras from Dusk Network's research department. They discuss the role of research, reviewing code and proofing hypotheses for secure blockchain technology. They highlight CITADEL, a self-sovereign identity protocol developed by Xavier, its use cases, and its potential for adoption. Marta also shares insights on the development of future projects like CITADEL and Zedger that could revolutionize the blockchain industry. This episode provides insights into blockchain research and its impact on advancing cutting-edge technology

On this episode of Internet of Assets Podcast, Ryan King and Michael Eerhart, Chief Product Officer from Skynet Trading explore the complexities of market making in the crypto space. They discuss the differences between centralized and decentralized exchanges, the importance of market makers in bear markets, and the challenges of blockchain usability for the average person.

Florian Glatz, the Blockchain Lawyer, makes his debut on the Internet of Assets Podcast to talk about the latest regulatory developments in the space after the FTX death spiral raises a lot of questions about coin custody, crypto insurance, MiCA and the benefits of RegDeFi.    Florian has been observing the regulatory developments in this space for several years and he gives some hands-on advice on what web3 founders have to take into consideration to be compliant with the upcoming MiCA regulations, how FTX's collapse could have been prevented and how RegDeFi can contribute to making this industry more mature.   Find out more about Florian:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/florianglatz/

Today we have the pleasure to welcome Shermin Voshmgir to the Internet of Assets Podcast. Shermin is the author of the best-selling book “Token Economy“, the founder of Token Kitchen and BlockchainHub Berlin. In this podcast, we had a lively discussion about the role of Tokenomics in the near future, if protocols can be compared to countries’ constitutions, the challenges of national regulations within the web3 space and how we can raise awareness for opportunities in more traditional industries.    You can buy her book here:  Buy Token Economy, Shermin's fantastic Web3 explainer: https://www.bookdepository.com/Token-Economy/9783982103853   Find out more about Shermin:  Follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sherminvo Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherminvoshmgir On the web:  https://shermin.net

The Internet of Assets podcast is back again, and this time we were joined by one of the members of our Advisory Board - Bas Kortenhoff. As a financial market expert and advisor, Bas has extensive knowledge in the industry. He's been a part of some key projects including ING, Morgan Stanley and Euroclear. Today we will be discussing governance in the blockchain market, the future of tokenization, and the democratization in the financial market. 

In today's episode of the Internet of Assets Podcast, we were joined by Sebastiaan van der Lans, a successful open-source entrepreneur and Chairman of the Trusted Web Foundation. Sebastiaan is best known for his work at WordProof, a company he founded in 2018 to develop open-source tools to build trust and transparency in the content landscape using blockchain technology. In 2020 he received the blockchain for Social Good award including funding of €1M. In this podcast, we talked about his open-source entrepreneurial experiences, how to get €1M of funding, and the role and benefits of the GDPR regulations in policy-making on the internet.   Find out more about Sebastiaan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basvdlans/ https://wordproof.com https://thetrustedweb.org  

In this podcast, Ryan King invited Willem-Jan Smits from Watson Law to discuss the final draft of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, better known as MiCA. While this is an exciting step in the right direction for a more regulated blockchain market, it also opens up room for a lot of questions and uncertainties. Luckily, we had a blockchain and crypto lawyer on our microphones to shed some light on the classification of stablecoins, the cap on asset reference token and a future outlook on NFTs and sustainability within the MiCA regulations.

Welcome to the Internet of Assets Podcast, in today’s episode our Co-founder Jelle Pol sat down with serial entrepreneur Bram Kanstein to talk about Bram’s way into the crypto and blockchain market, what the blockchain market can learn from traditional markets and why it is important to talk less about the tech and more about application examples to achieve mass adaption. A great and inspirational interview filled with fun anecdotes and entrepreneurial life lessons.

In this episode of "The Internet of Assets," join host Marcus Engel as he interviews Stef Ivanov, the founder and creative director of Pony Design. Get ready for a fascinating discussion on the design challenges within the blockchain industry and the creative journey behind the rebranding of Dusk. In this episode, you will learn more about the design space in Web3, discover the powerful role of AI in design, and gain insights into the different design considerations when designing the rebranding for Dusk.

In this episode, we explore the world of Zero Knowledge Proof (ZK) and the potential impact it has on the metaverse with the Program Manager from Outlier Ventures, Elliot Leimer. We talked about how ZK can broaden access to Web3, and the three key areas of focus and opportunity for ZK Basecamp - tooling for developers, scaling, and privacy and identity. Listen along as we dive deep into the future of ZK and its potential impact on the world of assets.