Web3 Podcast
April 17, 2022
The Music NFT Revolution with BLOND:ISH and Drasen
BLOND:ISH joins Drasen to dive into how blockchain is opening up new creative and sustainable pathways for artists. She shares how her background in computer science, DJing, and environmental activism led to the creation of the ISH token—a community-powered social currency designed to reward energy…
March 9, 2022
What is the Metaverse?
This discussion dives into the foundations and future of the metaverse, starting with the core role of NFTs and their impact on ownership, identity, and access in digital spaces. NFTs are described not just as collectibles, but as programmable assets that can serve as keys to communities, events, o…
Feb. 22, 2022
Music Authenticity & Tech with Tarot
Drasen speaks with Tarot, an independent artist making her mark in the Web3 space through authenticity, creativity, and deep intention. Tarot shares how she discovered NFTs in late 2021 and, without any technical background, taught herself the foundations of smart contracts and blockchain to better…
Jan. 13, 2022
Enterprise Utility with Chainlink
In this episode, William, Managing Director at Chainlink Labs, joins the Blockchain Education Network to break down how Chainlink is powering the future of smart contracts through decentralized oracle networks. He explains why blockchains on their own are isolated systems—able to store data but una…
Jan. 9, 2022
The Need For Privacy with Tor Bair from Secret Network
Tor Bair, founder of Secret Network, shares insights into one of the most critical challenges facing blockchains today: privacy. While most blockchains are public by default, Secret Network introduces privacy-preserving smart contracts that allow users to control their data and share it selectively…
Dec. 15, 2021
Decentralized Music Streaming with Audius
In this episode, Austin from Audius joins Drasen to unpack how Audius is transforming the music industry with decentralization and direct artist-to-fan connections. With over 6.5 million monthly users, Audius is currently the most used decentralized application aside from Brave. Artists can upload …
Dec. 6, 2021
Blockchain Gaming with Gala Games
Jason Brink, President of Blockchain at Gala Games, breaks down how the company is building truly fun games that also empower players through ownership and earning. With roots in traditional gaming, from Zynga to EA, the Gala team focuses on creating high-quality gameplay before adding blockchain l…
Oct. 17, 2021
Is Gitcoin the Future of Open Source Funding?
Gitcoin was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to help open-source software developers get paid for their work. Built as a platform that connects developers with funding opportunities, Gitcoin has grown into a full ecosystem supporting public goods through grants, hackathons, and community…
Sept. 27, 2021
How Polygon Will Help Bring Mass Adoption to Ethereum
This episode highlights how Polygon is scaling Ethereum and supporting the next generation of NFTs, DeFi protocols, and gaming platforms through accessible infrastructure and targeted investments. With high gas fees on Ethereum still limiting adoption, Polygon offers a low-cost, EVM-compatible solu…