In this episode of Hashing It Out, the crew invites Alisher from Status App onto the show to discuss the long path from ICO to v2 of the App.  New design, infrastructure, architecture, and brand-new sensibilities are driving the Status App toward a truly peer-to-peer communications application for all of Crypto and Web3.  Alisher, a premier designer, spoke to some of why Status has specifically chosen a design framework to appeal to Web3 and build unique and sovereign communities.  RESOURCES: The Life of a MessageDouble Ratchet Messaging Encryption - Computerphile

In this episode of Hashing It Out, the crew invites <a href="https://x.com/alisher">Alisher</a> from <a href="https://x.com/ethstatus">Status App</a> onto the show to discuss the long path from ICO to v2 of the App.&nbsp;&nbsp;New design, infrastructure, architecture, and brand-new sensibilities are driving the Status App toward a truly peer-to-peer communications application for all of Crypto and Web3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alisher, a premier designer, spoke to some of why Status has specifically chosen a design framework to appeal to Web3 and build unique and sovereign communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;RESOURCES:&nbsp;<a href="https://status.app/blog/the-life-of-a-message ">The Life of a Message</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sO2qdTci-s">Double Ratchet Messaging Encryption - Computerphile</a><section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Alisher | Status App Update

In this podcast, the HIO guys conduct an in-depth interview with Pol Lanski from DAppnode, highlighting the company's role in facilitating easy Ethereum staking and its innovative solution called 'Smooth,' which aims to level the playing field for home stakers against larger institutional pools.  They explore the benefits of smooth for solo stakers, likening it to mining pools, and discuss the technological and economic impacts of these decentralisation efforts.

In this podcast, the HIO guys conduct an in-depth interview with <a href="https://x.com/Pol_Lanski">Pol Lanski</a> from DAppnode, highlighting the company's role in facilitating easy Ethereum staking and its innovative solution called '<a href="https://dappnode.com/en-us/blogs/news/smooth-unlock-more-ethereum-staking-rewards">Smooth</a>,' which aims to level the playing field for home stakers against larger institutional pools.&nbsp;&nbsp;They explore the benefits of smooth for solo stakers, likening it to mining pools, and discuss the technological and economic impacts of these decentralisation efforts.<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Pol Lanski: Dappnode | MEV Smoothing Protocol

In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Dee and Christian bring you four bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week, along with an announcement about a project with IFT. Stick around for the wild and weird prediction for what will happen before the next episode airs. RESOURCES:⁠Jameson Lopp: Most don’t realize how easy self-custody has become⁠ ⁠European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort ⁠ ⁠Vitalik Buterin supports lowering Ethereum solo staking requirement⁠ ⁠Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management ⁠ IFT Announcement:Codex releasing their ⁠testnet⁠ - ⁠Whitepaper⁠ 

In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Dee and Christian bring you four bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week, along with an announcement about a project with IFT.&nbsp;Stick around for the wild and weird prediction for what will happen before the next episode airs.&nbsp;RESOURCES:<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/balancing-crypto-security-convenience-jameson-lopp-casa?utm_source=rss_feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound">⁠Jameson Lopp: Most don’t realize how easy self-custody has become⁠</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/european-commission-blockchain-sandbox-second-cohort?utm_source=rss_feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound">⁠European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort ⁠</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-advocates-lowering-solo-staking-eth?utm_source=rss_feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound">⁠Vitalik Buterin supports lowering Ethereum solo staking requirement⁠</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/visa-launches-tokenized-asset-platform-for-digital-asset-management?utm_source=rss_feed&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound">⁠Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management ⁠</a>&nbsp;IFT Announcement:Codex releasing their <a href="https://github.com/codex-storage/codex-testnet-starter?tab=readme-ov-file">⁠testnet⁠</a> - <a href="https://docs.codex.storage/learn/whitepaper">⁠Whitepaper⁠</a>&nbsp;<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

JTH: Jameson Lopp & Self Custody, EU Regulation Sandbox, Vitalik Wants Lower Reqs, VISA Opens dAsset

In this episode of Hashing It Out, the hosts interview Michael Parenti, discussing blockchain technology, proof of work versus proof of stake, and his emigration to Europe to become Exiled Surfer. They delve into the philosophy of being a cypherpunk and the shift towards cypherpunks revealing their identities to advocate for their principles publicly. Additionally, there's an intriguing discourse about the concept of network states and parallel societies, exploring how modern technology facilitates new community structures and societal norms.  The conversation briefly touches on the complexities and frustrations of the healthcare system, emphasising the necessity for innovation and alternative structures in various domains. DISCOUNT CODES:  POWsummit Frankfurt https://powsummit.com HASHINGITOUT21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HASHINGITOUT21  HCPP HARDCORE in Prague https://hardcore.hcpp.cz  HCPP21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HCPP21  Both POWsummit and HCPP HARDCOREPOWParalelni+21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=POWParalelni%2B21  BTC++ in Berlin BITCOINPLUSPLUS21 www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=BITCOINPLUSPLUS21  

In this episode of Hashing It Out, the hosts interview Michael Parenti, discussing blockchain technology, proof of work versus proof of stake, and his emigration to Europe to become <a href="https://x.com/exiledsurfer">Exiled Surfer</a>.&nbsp;They delve into the philosophy of being a cypherpunk and the shift towards cypherpunks revealing their identities to advocate for their principles publicly. Additionally, there's an intriguing discourse about the concept of network states and parallel societies, exploring how modern technology facilitates new community structures and societal norms.&nbsp;&nbsp;The conversation briefly touches on the complexities and frustrations of the healthcare system, emphasising the necessity for innovation and alternative structures in various domains.&nbsp;DISCOUNT CODES:&nbsp;&nbsp;POWsummit Frankfurt&nbsp;<a href="https://powsummit.com ">https://powsummit.com&nbsp;</a>HASHINGITOUT21&nbsp;<a href="www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HASHINGITOUT21 ">www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HASHINGITOUT21&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;HCPP HARDCORE in Prague&nbsp;<a href="https://hardcore.hcpp.cz&nbsp; ">https://hardcore.hcpp.cz&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>HCPP21&nbsp;<a href="www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HCPP21 ">www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=HCPP21&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Both POWsummit and HCPP HARDCOREPOWParalelni+21&nbsp;<a href="www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=POWParalelni%2B21 ">www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=POWParalelni%2B21&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;BTC++ in Berlin&nbsp;BITCOINPLUSPLUS21&nbsp;<a href="www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=BITCOINPLUSPLUS21">www.eventbrite.ca/e/901458806557/?discount=BITCOINPLUSPLUS21</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Michael Parenti | Exiled Surfer 

In the interview with Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Nova Labs, he discusses his background in the telco industry and his transition to Helium Mobile, where he is working to build a decentralized mobile network.  He describes Helium Mobile as a cost-effective, community-driven wireless service that enables users to participate in network expansion through blockchain technology, using hotspots to provide additional coverage.  Di Dio emphasizes the simplicity of setting up Helium mobile hotspots and the incentives for users who contribute to the network, as well as the challenge of convincing traditional telco providers of the quality and reliability of a decentralized network. 

In the interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/didiomario">Mario Di Dio</a>, GM of Network at Nova Labs, he discusses his background in the telco industry and his transition to <a href=" https://hellohelium.com">Helium Mobile</a>, where he is working to build a decentralized mobile network.&nbsp;&nbsp;He describes Helium Mobile as a cost-effective, community-driven wireless service that enables users to participate in network expansion through blockchain technology, using hotspots to provide additional coverage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Di Dio emphasizes the simplicity of setting up Helium mobile hotspots and the incentives for users who contribute to the network, as well as the challenge of convincing traditional telco providers of the quality and reliability of a decentralized network.&nbsp;<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Mario Di Dio| Helium Mobile: Decentralized Hotspots

This week, Ryan John King, co-founder and CEO of ⁠FOAM⁠, discusses the potential of FOAM's proof of location technology, which uses terrestrial networks (instead of GPS) to provide secure and verifiable location data. King emphasizes the challenges and utility of developing such a network, especially in providing reliable and cryptographically backed geospatial data.  Interested users can participate in FOAM's ⁠Trust Zone beta program⁠ to contribute to network establishment and benefit from the mining rewards.

This week, Ryan John King, co-founder and CEO of ⁠<a href="https://x.com/foamspace">FOAM</a>⁠, discusses the potential of FOAM's proof of location technology, which uses terrestrial networks (instead of GPS) to provide secure and verifiable location data.&nbsp;King emphasizes the challenges and utility of developing such a network, especially in providing reliable and cryptographically backed geospatial data.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interested users can participate in FOAM's <a href="https://mirror.xyz/foamspace.eth/9QRjUNdAuw80x9CLvMs76hEp-LVpV92CXVyGmC0H4fU">⁠Trust Zone beta program⁠</a> to contribute to network establishment and benefit from the mining rewards.<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Ryan John King | FOAM & the Trust Zone

Skylar and Nathan from the Ethereum Foundation join Corey and Dee to discuss Devcon 7: Southeast Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, scheduled for November 12-15, 2024, is highlighted as the must-attend Ethereum developers' conference, promising extensive technical content, real-world applications of Ethereum, and unique features like themed days and media passes. You'll get all the information you need for an enjoyable and safe participation experience. You’ll also hear from Skylar and Nathan about Devcon’s community-centric focus, advocating it as an essential hub for anyone engaged with frontier technology.

<a href="https://x.com/skylar_eth">Skylar</a> and <a href="https://x.com/NathanSexer">Nathan</a> from the Ethereum Foundation join Corey and Dee to discuss <a href="https://devcon.org/en/">Devcon 7: Southeast Asia</a> in Bangkok, Thailand.&nbsp;The event, scheduled for November 12-15, 2024, is highlighted as the must-attend Ethereum developers' conference, promising extensive technical content, real-world applications of Ethereum, and unique features like themed days and media passes. You'll get all the information you need for an enjoyable and safe participation experience.&nbsp;You’ll also hear from Skylar and Nathan about Devcon’s community-centric focus, advocating it as an essential hub for anyone engaged with frontier technology.<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Nathan Sexer & Skylar | Devcon 7: South East Asia

Nathan Vandy from DappRadar discussed creating a decentralized Dapp store and recounted his journey into crypto, starting with a law degree and diving deep into blockchain research. He shared insights on transitioning DappRadar into a DAO and touched on the potential for DAOs to manage community resources and even city or country treasuries, aiming for increased transparency and efficiency. He emphasized the novelty and complexity of DAOs, labeling them as "startups on steroids," and highlighted their promise in redistributing economic and human capital through blockchain networks.

<a href="https://x.com/vandynathan">Nathan Vandy</a> from <a href="https://x.com/DappRadar">DappRadar</a> discussed creating a decentralized Dapp store and recounted his journey into crypto, starting with a law degree and diving deep into blockchain research. He shared insights on transitioning DappRadar into a DAO and touched on the potential for DAOs to manage community resources and even city or country treasuries, aiming for increased transparency and efficiency. He emphasized the novelty and complexity of DAOs, labeling them as "startups on steroids," and highlighted their promise in redistributing economic and human capital through blockchain networks.<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Nathan Vandy | DappRadar

Hashing It Out is a highly-technical bi-weekly show that brings you the pioneering developers driving the Cypherpunk movement. In each show we take a deep dive through privacy, sovereignty, and network state technology with some of web3's most influential innovators.<section class="footnotes-container">&nbsp;</section>

Hashing It Out is a highly-technical bi-weekly show that brings you the pioneering developers driving the Cypherpunk movement. In each show we take a deep dive through privacy, sovereignty, and network state technology with some of web3's most influential innovators.

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Latest episodes

Alisher | Status App Update

Alisher | Status App Update

Pol Lanski: Dappnode | MEV Smoothing Protocol

JTH: Jameson Lopp & Self Custody, EU Regulation Sandbox, Vitalik Wants Lower Reqs, VISA Opens dAsset

Michael Parenti | Exiled Surfer

Mario Di Dio| Helium Mobile: Decentralized Hotspots

Ryan John King | FOAM & the Trust Zone

Nathan Sexer & Skylar | Devcon 7: South East Asia

Nathan Vandy | DappRadar