Hashgraph: The sustainable alternative to blockchain (Ep. 508)
When most people talk about Web3 or cryptocurrencies and related technologies, they usually mean blockchains. But blockchain is only the first generation of distributed ledger technology
Functional programming is an ideal fit for developing blockchains
Some applications just lend themselves to certain programming paradigms.
Money that moves at the speed of information (Ep. 462)
The home team chats with Devraj Varadhan, SVP of Engineering at Ripple, about crypto companies bracing for economic uncertainty, how Ripple’s solutions might help to expand financial inclusion in underserved markets, and why companies should take the long view rather than getting distracted by hype.
Eira May
Content Writer
Web3 skeptics and believers both need a reality check
With so much hype and hate around Web3, let's take a measured look at what it is and what it can do.
New data: Do developers think Web3 will build a better internet?
Are blockchain and Web3 the future or are they just a fad? We asked the developer community about Web3, blockchain, crypto, and whether they are all hype or truly the future of the internet.
David Gibson
Senior Data Scientist
Crypto feels broken. That’s because it’s the internet circa 1996 (Ep. 422)
Ben talks with entrepreneur and venture capitalist David Pakman, who recently left his longtime role as a partner at veteran VC firm Venrock to become managing partner at CoinFund.
Eira May
Content Writer
Podcast 397: Is crypto the key to a democratizing the metaverse?
Are you regretting not getting your .eth site? You're not alone.
Podcast 382: Wait, we’re all content moderators now?
How many gigawatts does it take to mint a pixel?
Ben Popper
Director of Content
Most developers believe blockchain technology is a game changer
But a little over one third disagree, viewing blockchain as mostly hype
Podcast 332: Non-fungible Talking
Art isn't meant to be understood, much like blockchain technology.
Ben Popper
Director of Content