The Block Explorer

#78 - Into the Jungle

In this episode we speak with Darren Deanto, Chase Whipple and David Holt who are a group of experienced builders in the crypto space.  We discuss their personal journeys into crypto and what motivated them to build their careers in blockchain. Then we explore their project Jungle Finance, which is a DeFi protocol on the Solana blockchain. Also, Chase just placed in a Solana Hackathon for creating a protocol called Seagull finance that seamlessly allows you to spend your crypto from your wallet with a debit card. We cover a lot of ground and one of the highlights of our conversation is our discussion of the benefits of crypto and decentralized systems and how they are ultimately more advantageous business models for end consumers. Episode Links Jungle Finance's Website [https://app.jungledefi.io/] Seagull's Website [https://seagull.fi/] Jungle Finance's Twitter [https://twitter.com/JungleDeFi] David's Twitter [https://twitter.com/IDrawCharts] Colin's Twitter [https://twitter.com/Brightfield]

#77 - Unlocking the Power of NFTs with Remx

We meet with Naz and Mike from Remx to discuss the possibilities that are created when you combine NFTs, artists and their fans. There's a lot of opportunity when you combine physical goods with digital goods when using an NFT as an intermediary or a key that functions as the connection point and fulcrum of that relationship. We explore ways that we can streamline this experience and open it up to more avenues and new business models. Then we discuss where are the future of art, NFTs and fans is going as the user experience improves and we bring this tech to mainstream markets. Episode Links Remx Website [https://remx.xyz/] Remx Twitter [https://x.com/remx_xyz?s=20] Naz's Twitter [https://x.com/nazimahmed?s=20] Mike's Twitter [https://x.com/_themikem?s=20] Colin's Twitter [https://twitter.com/Brightfield]

#76 - GivePact

In this episode, we connect with Alicia Cepeda Maule and Steven Aguiar to discuss their project Givepact.io which is infrasturcture that allows for non-profits to easily receive donations in the form of crypto. We explore why they created this project, the unique advantages of crypto giving, and their perspective for how they see the future of philanthropic giving. Episode Links Givepact.io website [https://www.givepact.io/] Alicia's Twitter [https://twitter.com/biggiemaules] Steven's Twitter [https://twitter.com/ricenbeats0x]

#75 - Taylor Starr on Crypto Meets Fashion

We connect with Taylor Starr, who's leading the charge in the integration with crypto and fashion. Taylor understands that crypto is about culture as much as it is about the tech and combined her background creating her own fashion line, she understands the landscape better than most. Enjoy this update on the convergence of web3 and fashion. Episode Links Taylor Starr Twitter [https://twitter.com/Nthestarrs] GlitchedNStitched Twitter [https://twitter.com/GlitchedNstitch]

#74 - State of ReFi with Rex St. John

We get together with Rex St. John to discuss the state of the Regenerative Finance, what he's creating at the ReFi Summit in Seattle this May that he is hosting, and we explore what we can learn about cultural shifts and technology.