BlockSpaces LIVE

What’s it take to land a job as a blockchain developer? w/Gregory McCubbin

In today’s episode, we chat with Gregory McCubbin, founder of Dapp University, about the path to becoming a blockchain developer. We’ll discuss… * Why a CS degree can actually be a disadvantage when it comes to learning Web3 development * The importance niching down on a specific technology or use case if you want to land a job * What Gregory blockchain technology Gregory recommends you learn first

How Regulation Could Affect Your Next Blockchain Project w/Sahsa Hodder

Sasha Hodder is the founder of Hodder Law, where she helps clients navigate cryptocurrency regulations. In this episode, we talk with Sasha to discuss… * What regulations you need to be mindful of if your business is considering using blockchain * Why regulators treat Bitcoin as a different type of asset class compared to other cryptocurrencies * The implications that central bank digital currencies might have on the way money is regulated

How decentralization eliminates single points of failure

We’re joined by Chuck Dyer, Chief Blockchain Officer at BlockSpaces to find out what decentralization in blockchain means, and what it’s use cases are. Listen now to find out… * Why decentralization isn’t just a technology for metaverses and crypto trading * What business leaders need to understand about its applications and shortcomings * How decentralization evolved from the 80s into the current state of blockchain

Why is Bitcoin called a "pet rock"?

We talk with Alex Lewin, Lightning Network developers at BlockSpaces, about the history of Bitcoin, how it compares to Ethereum, and Bitcoin’s role in the larger Web3 ecosystem. Keep listening to find out…  * Why Bitcoin cares only about being the best money in the world * The reason Alex believes the number of web3 protocols will consolidate * And why Bitcoin’s relatively slow pace of change is a good thing

New Bitcoin functionality coming in 2023

In this episode, we talk with Gabe Higgins, cofounder and Chief Blockchain Officer at BlockSpaces, to find out what developments in Bitcoin we can expect in 2023. We’ll discuss...  * How the Lightning Network and Taro are going to unlock lots of new possibilities for DeFi * Why Gabe believes that turbulence we saw in late 2022 won’t impact development on Bitcoin * How Bitcoin is playing a role in renewable energy