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ArcBlock - Blockchain, Developers and everything in between

ArcBlock - Blockchain, Developers and everything in between

By Matt Mckinney

Decentralize Me is a podcast by ArcBlock dedicated to looking at the impact of decentralization and how it is disrupting the way we engage with our digital lives. Our focus is to bring you global perspective with in-depth conversations and insights from people who are disrupting the status quo from around the world and making decentralization a reality. We will look at technologies like blockchain, innovative companies, and individuals who are creating decentralized products, as well as lead discussions focusing on the future of the decentralized web
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The Future of Blockchain with ArcBlock CEO Robert Mao - Part 1

ArcBlock - Blockchain, Developers and everything in between Apr 02, 2019

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US CTO Michael Kratsios Speaking at COSM Technology Summit

US CTO Michael Kratsios Speaking at COSM Technology Summit

On October 25, 2019, Michael Kratsios, current US CTO, attended the COSM Technology Summit in Bellevue, WA.  

Oct 28, 201928:11
Peter Thiel at the COSM Technology Summit Part 2

Peter Thiel at the COSM Technology Summit Part 2

Peter Thiel at the COSM Technology Summit discussing education, blockchain, and how to make the US more competitive in the technology marketplace. 

Oct 25, 201924:06
Peter Thiel Discussing Life After Google at the COSM Technology Summit

Peter Thiel Discussing Life After Google at the COSM Technology Summit

Peter Thiel discussing and sharing his thoughts at the COSM Technology Summit on life after Google. 

Oct 24, 201908:01
ArcBlock Interview with Paul Brigner, Director of Technology Policy at the Chamber of Digital Commerce

ArcBlock Interview with Paul Brigner, Director of Technology Policy at the Chamber of Digital Commerce

An in-depth discussion on cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies and policy with Director of Technology Policy for the Chamber of Digital Commerce, Paul Brigner.  

Oct 11, 201921:07
ArcBlock Interviews QuarkChain CEO Qi Zhou (Chinese)

ArcBlock Interviews QuarkChain CEO Qi Zhou (Chinese)

In this week's Decentralize Me podcast, ArcBlock's Shanghai-based team interviews blockchain pioneer, and CEO of QuarkChain, Qi Zhou.  

During the discussion, a broad range of topics are discussed including what are the biggest challenges in the blockchain industry today,  the benefits of sharding and how it is different compared to other methods like side chains, differences between Proof of Stake and Proof of Work, and some great success stories leading into 2020 and beyond.  

Aug 16, 201951:56
BloXroute and Solving the Blockchains Scalability Problem

BloXroute and Solving the Blockchains Scalability Problem

Aleks Kuzmanovic, CTO of BloXroute, talks about the story of BloXroute and how something born in academia has turned into one of the most promising blockchain projects coming into the marketplace.  We discuss the challenges that the team has had to overcome, and how a new blockchain distribution network helps to solve some of the key scalability problems facing Ethereum and Bitcoin including a look at a very successful test with Bitcoin Cash.  Plus, we discuss what is next for the company and where they see the blockchain industry going in the next few years. 

Aug 07, 201929:45
ArcBlock WeChat AMA 05202019

ArcBlock WeChat AMA 05202019

ArcBlock AMA with ABT Consensus Community on May 20, 2019 discussing the launch of the new ABT Wallet. 

May 20, 201937:07
Forge SDK AMA (ZH)

Forge SDK AMA (ZH)

Forge Framework and Forge SDK release AMA with ABT Consensus Community.  

May 09, 201937:35
Why Decentralized Identity Matters with LifeID

Why Decentralized Identity Matters with LifeID

Host Matt McKinney joins LifeID CEO Chris Boscolo to discuss the benefits of decentralized identity and the role it will have in transforming how users interact and use the next generation internet.
During this episode, a wide range of topics around decentralized identity are discussed including how the potential use of decentralized identity (DID) and how the potential benefits for user data privacy may be impacted by today's leading technology companies like Google and Facebook, the role the government has to play to establishing decentralized identity as a right, as well as discussing how new forms of decentralized identity could disrupt other industries and change how companies obtain and use personal data.
Apr 23, 201921:06
The Future of Blockchain with ArcBlock CEO Robert Mao - Part 1

The Future of Blockchain with ArcBlock CEO Robert Mao - Part 1

Part 1 of our interview with ArcBlock CEO Robert Mao.  ArcBlock is a leading blockchain development platform launching quite a few interesting services in the months ahead.  We covered a range of topics during the discussion including:

The importance of DID and the role it will play in future iterations of blockchain  offerings interconnected blockchain? 

Interconnected blockchains and networks

How an evolving, continuously growing network will far surpass the capabilities of today's blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin

Stay tuned for Part 2 later this week. 

https://www.arcblock.io

Apr 02, 201910:50
Is Blockchain Pushing Us Towards Decentralization

Is Blockchain Pushing Us Towards Decentralization

I was fortunate enough to sit down with Tyr Chen, VP of Engineering from ArcBlock (https://www.arcblock.io) for an extended conversation about blockchain, the industry and where it is today, and his view on what is the next killer app.     

Mar 25, 201925:50