Masters of Web3

The Future of Web3: Gwendolyn Regina, Investment Director at BNB Chain

What will it take to get to 1 billion crypto adopters? That’s the question that keeps Gwendolyn Regina [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolynregina/], Investment Director at BNB Chain [https://www.bnbchain.org/en], sitting down for countless panels, TV interviews, and print articles. Gwendolyn's role is particularly exciting in that she leads the $100M Binance Smart Chain Accelerator Fund, an investment incubator for the most promising new blockchain projects. Join us as we discuss: * What the future for creators might be in web3 * Choosing the best projects for the BNB Chain incubator * Finding success in a web3 career

Stablecoins and Maker Protocol: Sam MacPherson, Lead Developer, MakerDAO

One of the largest decentralized applications on the Etherium blockchain with widespread adoption is the Maker Protocol. Soft-pegged to the US dollar, Dai boasts a resilience to inflation because of its low volatility. When Sam MacPherson [https://mobile.twitter.com/hexonaut], Lead Developer at MakerDAO [https://makerdao.com/es/], started his journey to the organization, it was because he had “some free time”. For Sam, that meant deciding to learn about solidity and challenging himself to make a smart contract. Next thing he knew he was being onboarded for Maker Protocol. Join us as we discuss: * Why decentralization for the sake of decentralization shouldn’t necessarily be the goal of crypto * What the “LOVE Unit” was and its impact on MakerDAO members * The custom governance portal MakerDAO members use

A Decentralized Discord Alternative: Chris Castig, Co-founder at Console

Console, a private Discord-like platform co-founded by Chris Castig, Co-founder at Console.xyz [https://www.linkedin.com/company/console-xyz/about/], is giving Web3 communities a place to call home. We break down the tech used to make this platform a reality including decentralized identity and autonomous communities. In this episode, Chris, Megan, and Sami discuss what to expect in the fast-approaching shift to Web3. Join us as we discuss: * Why Console started with decentralized identity * How communities will govern themselves in Console * What Console is doing to support the eventual interoperability of your data Check out Console [https://mobile.twitter.com/consoledao] for the latest updates, and follow Chris on Twitter [https://mobile.twitter.com/castig/with_replies] so you don’t miss when his book drops!

Cross-chain Interoperability: Rahul Sethuram, CTO at Connext Labs Inc.

When Rahul Sethuram [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rksethuram/], CTO at Connext Labs Inc. [https://www.connext.network], set out to create an easier way for users to acquire tokens and on-ramp to crypto, he didn’t realize they were developing technology for cross-chain interoperability. Rahul laughingly admits that this made the company’s name, Connext, make more sense than it had when they began. Join us as we discuss: * How Rahul’s Silicon Valley upbringing prepared him web3 startup life * The Connext roadmap for cross-chain interoperability * Wearing the two hats of co-founder and CTO

Crypto and Compliance: James Young, Head of Compliance & MLRO at Transak

Let’s be honest. Crypto has a compliance problem. Blockchain is a global, permissionless, borderless digital technology that expands beyond geography. Yet, regulatory bodies exist in every nation, state, and locality — making it hard for industry players to know what’s legal and what’s not. That’s why the work of people like James Young [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-young-74806a130/], Head of Compliance & MLRO at Transak [https://transak.com], is so important. Join us as we discuss: * The headlines driving the newest crypto compliance concerns * Why blockchain provides a safer avenue for regulation * Why crypto is misunderstood * How compliance can make your team shine For more, check out “Startups see gold in crypto compliance [https://www.protocol.com/fintech/transak-mica#toggle-gdpr]” in Protocol.