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#Ep31 - Joshua Roy -Beyond the horizon: AI, Blockchain, and the Labrys vision

Independent Reserve Podcast returns with Joshua Royce, CEO of Labrys Technologies, discussing Labrys’ origins at QUT in 2017, its shift from a blockchain lending product to a 35-person software consultancy, and notable work including building Swell Network’s staking protocol, the Petra Staking Manager, and infrastructure for Peer2 (acquired by Bitmine), plus projects across gaming, real estate (Ray White), and legal/property settlement. Royce explains how clients’ blockchain knowledge has matured from education-heavy engagements to execution-focused delivery, and how AI is making developers 3–4x faster while shifting strategy toward protecting human “context” and redefining responsibilities. They cover budget CGT changes, faster prototyping expectations from VCs, cybersecurity becoming “when, not if” systems are hacked, and blockchain’s role in payments for AI agents, stablecoins, supply chain, personal data monetisation, and public registries. The conversation also touches on global hubs (US, Hong Kong, Singapore), Australia’s tech gaps, and Labrys’ brand refresh and expansion plans centred on Hong Kong. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg] Podcast Return and Guest Intro 01:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=73s] Labrys Origin Story 03:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=206s] Notable Projects and Clients 05:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=327s] Global Expansion and Market Shifts 06:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=379s] Clients Getting Smarter 08:43 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=523s] Team Size and Growth 9:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=546s] Budget CGT and Startups 11:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=670s] AI Productivity Explosion 12:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=777s] Implementing AI for Context 21:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=1299s] AI Strategy and AI-Run Agency 23:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=1406s] Faster Prototyping and VC Bar 25:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=1513s] Next 12 Months Cybersecurity 29:28 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=1768s] Five-Year Outlook and Superpowers 32:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=1931s] AI Everywhere Cheap Chips 32:29 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=1949s] AI Grocery Automation 33:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=1984s] Human Time and Connection 34:03 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=2043s] Blockchain Meets AI 36:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=2210s] Beyond Payments Use Cases 38:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=2316s] Data Ownership Markets 39:53 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=2393s] Public Records on Chain 43:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=2632s] Crypto Image and Maturity 47:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=2847s] Institutions Drive Adoption 49:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=2985s] Labrys Roadmap and AI Strategy 51:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3117s] Conference Culture and Karaoke 54:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3258s] Where Asia Is Heating Up 56:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3407s] Why Korea and Japan Are Hard 59:16 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3556s] Postwar Roots of Gatekeeping 01:00:44 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3644s] Japan Inc Hangover 01:01:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3699s] Korea Web3 Catchup 01:02:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3776s] Expansion Plans Hong Kong 01:04:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3855s] Australia vs US Tech Gap 01:05:28 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3928s] Making Australia a Tech Hub 01:06:28 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=3988s] Founder Support and R&D Incentives 01:07:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=4077s] Funding IP and Innovation 01:09:41 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=4181s] DECA Hopes and Local Progress 01:11:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=4284s] Regulation Tradeoffs and Clarity 01:13:49 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=4429s] Conference Tales and F1 Buzz 01:15:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=4515s] Car Mods and Tinkering 01:20:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=4825s] Tech Optimism and Dystopia 01:23:03 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91i5FeQsbZg&t=4983s] Wrap Up and How to Reach Labrys

#30 - Rob Morris - Crypto's veteran tech innovator navigating the wild west of blockchain gaming

In episode 30 of the Independent Reserve Podcast, host Lee Eaton sits down with Rob Morris, an entrepreneur, angel investor, advisor, and technologist, to explore the intersections of cryptocurrency and emerging technologies. Drawing from his extensive experience with start-ups and technology, Rob discusses the importance of decentralised decision-making, the role of gaming as a frontier for innovation, and his compelling journey from an early adopter of Bitcoin to his current involvement in fully on-chain games. The conversation navigates through Rob's thoughts on self-sovereign AI, cognitive security, and the future landscape of blockchain gaming. If you're interested in the potential of crypto and new tech paradigms, this episode is a must-listen!00:00 Introduction to Rob Morris01:09 The Gold Class Butler Project04:22 Rob's Journey in Tech11:34 Early Days in Crypto15:48 The Evolution of Crypto and Gaming31:15 The Frontier of Gaming and Emerging Technologies32:46 The Aaron Schwartz Story and Open Access37:21 Innovation and Organisational Structures39:32 The Impact of AI on Society41:53 The Need for Self-Sovereign AI48:22 The Importance of Diversity in Technology01:00:43 Corporate Structures and Economies of Scale01:01:44 AI and Crypto Technologies01:02:08 Innovation and Human Adaptation01:02:35 Navigating Emerging Technologies01:05:39 The Joy of Missing Out (JOMO)01:06:23 Personal Projects and Fun Ventures01:10:12 Pistols at Dawn: The Game01:21:50 Community Engagement and Future Plans01:24:06 Final Thoughts and Market Insights

#29 - Tim Bass - Redbelly Networks Director on transforming institutional finance with blockchain

In episode 29 of the Independent Reserve Crypto & Bitcoin podcast, host Lee Eaton is joined by Tim Bass, Director and Chief Growth Officer of Redbelly Networks. They delve into the groundbreaking work of Redbelly Networks in developing a high-speed, environmentally efficient blockchain for institutional-grade infrastructure. Tim shares his journey from IT services to fully embracing the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency in 2013. They discuss the pioneering Project Acacia, Real World Asset (RWA) tokenisation, the impact on capital markets, and how Redbelly Networks aims to transform financial systems globally with their formally verified and deterministic consensus algorithm. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:21 The Hype Around Redbelly Network 01:37 Tim Bass's Journey into Crypto 04:12 Founding of Block 8 and Early Ventures 05:48 Introduction to Redbelly Network 07:01 Redbelly's Unique Consensus Algorithm 10:43 Capital Markets and Blockchain Integration 19:03 Project Acacia and Regulatory Landscape 21:46 Tokenisation and Real-World Applications 26:27 Settlement and Clearing Innovations 32:22 Australia's Role in Blockchain Innovation 34:31 ASIC's Role in Stable Coins and Project Acacia 35:05 Australia's Embrace of Digital Assets 36:00 Project Acacia's Key Players and Collaborations 36:36 Blockchain as an Enabler, Not a Disruptor 38:29 Tokenised Funds and Real-Time NAV 39:28 Challenges and Opportunities in KYC and KYB 46:33 Global Expansion and Government Engagement 49:35 Innovative Use Cases: Trade Finance and Micro Loans 01:00:12 The Future of Tokenisation and Financial Efficiency 01:06:44 Conclusion and Contact Information --------------------------------------------------------------------🎁🎁Claim your $20 of Bitcoin 🟠🟠Join Independent Reserve, the trusted cryptocurrency exchange. Sign up using the link below, make your first trade and claim $20 worth of Bitcoin for free.* https://portal.independentreserve.com/invite/VUHNML * Offer excludes Singapore --------------------------------------------------------------------

#28 - Charlie K & James Coombes - Block Earner redefining crypto-backed home ownership & AFR success

Redefining Home Ownership with Bitcoin: Block Earner's Revolutionary Crypto-backed Loans | IR Podcast Ep28In episode 28 of the Independent Reserve Bitcoin & Crypto Podcast, host Lee Eaton welcomes Charlie Karaboga, CEO and co-founder of Block Earner, and James Coombes, Director and CCO of Block Earner. They discuss Block Earner's recent successful Series A funding round, raising $75 million with industry heavyweights like CMCC leading the charge. The conversation covers the revolutionary shift to crypto-backed loans, especially Bitcoin-backed loans, and their unique advantages over traditional lending methods. Charlie and James share their personal journeys into the crypto space, their challenges, and triumphant milestones. They also delve into how Block Earner plans to disrupt the mortgage industry by accepting Bitcoin as a home deposit, making the Australian dream of property ownership achievable for new generations of investors. Finally, they explore the wider crypto adoption, global trends, and the evolving status of financial services in different markets, including Turkey.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:42 Big News: Series A Funding02:28 Crypto-Backed Loans: A Game Changer06:35 Charlie's Journey from Turkey to Australia11:02 James' Background and Startup Ventures13:30 The Birth of Block Earner20:45 Challenges and Lessons Learned36:24 The Australian Crypto Ecosystem40:51 Introduction to Turkey's Financial Struggles41:24 Personal Anecdotes of Inflation in Turkey42:19 Global Impact of Financial Mismanagement43:06 Crypto Adoption in Turkey43:20 Comparing Financial Systems: Australia vs. Turkey47:06 Decentralised Finance: A Global Solution57:50 Innovations in Crypto-Backed Home Loans01:04:39 Future of Crypto and Traditional Finance Integration01:11:13 Conclusion and Contact Information

#27 - Joe Shew - CEO of the Crypto Consulting Institute on personal development & expanding the mind

Exploring Crypto's Deep Impact on Personal Growth and Financial Freedom with Joe Shew | IR Podcast Ep27 Brought to you by Independent Reserve [https://www.independentreserve.com/au]In episode 27 of the Independent Reserve Bitcoin & Crypto Podcast, host Lee Eaton welcomes Joe Shew from the Crypto Consulting Institute. They delve into Joe's journey in the crypto world, the founding and growth of the Crypto Consulting Institute, and the transformative power of crypto on personal finance. The discussion explores the interplay between crypto investments and personal development, the challenges of the current financial system, and the spiritual aspects of decentralised finance. Joe also shares his insights on current market trends, the evaluation of altcoins, and the future of crypto investing. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the holistic impact of crypto on both financial and personal growth.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:14 Guest Introduction: Joe Shew from Crypto Consulting Institute01:22 Joe Shew's Journey into Crypto05:46 Founding the Crypto Consulting Institute06:51 Educating Investors: CCI's Approach08:59 Psychology and Motivation in Crypto Investing33:11 Challenges and Scams in the Crypto World42:40 The True Motivation Behind Wealth43:02 Exploring DMT Experiences43:31 Transcending Limiting Beliefs46:43 Spirituality and Personal Growth47:39 Crypto and Personal Transformation52:52 Understanding Human Design55:07 Holistic Approach to Crypto Success01:04:28 The Role of AI in Crypto01:07:43 The Future of Crypto Regulation01:21:34 Current Market Insights and Strategies