distributed ledger technology

Lex chats with David Minarsch, co-founder and CEO of Valory - a team focused on providing research, products, and services at the intersection of multi-agent systems (MAS) and distributed ledger technology (DLT), one of them being Autonolas - a platform that offers an open-source software stack and an on-chain protocol, facilitating secure operations and incentivizing autonomous application development. In this episode, David discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto networks. He explains that Valory is focused on building autonomous systems that connect to blockchain networks. David highlights the importance of AI agents in the future, as they can specialize in different roles and provide valuable services. He also discusses the launch of the Autonolas protocol on Gnosis chain, which allows for the creation of prediction markets and the coordination of autonomous services. David believes that autonomous agents will become the primary daily active users of crypto, providing a new user experience and abstraction for humans.

MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION

Valory's Website: https://bit.ly/4b3xuWP

David's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3S5EF8n

Topics: DLT, Distributed ledger technology, ai, blockchain, smart contract, game theory, autonomation, DAO, generative AI, crypto, economics

Companies: Valory, Autonolas, Fetch.ai, OLAS, Gnosis, Cosmos

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TIMESTAMPS

1’34: Mathematics to Game Theory: A Journey Through Academia and the Intricacies of Human Behavior

4’03: Network Games and Equilibria: Exploring Graph Theory and Game Theory in Economics at Cambridge

7’31: Quantitative Abstractions and Intuition: Navigating the Complexity of Equilibria in Economic Systems

12’08: From Academic Theory to Real-World Application: The Impact of Crypto Networks on Economic Modeling and Experimentation

16’17: Mathematics in Governance: Transforming Data for Constituency Insights and Political Decision-Making

19’04: From Human Insights to Blockchain Innovation: The Evolution of Fetch.ai and the Role of Autonomous Agents

23’36: Defining Autonomous Agents: The Evolution and Impact of AI-Driven Software Agents in Complex Systems

30’48: Agent Ownership and Automation: Exploring the Spectrum and Implications of Autonomous AI Systems

35’16: Autonolas Protocol and Valory Launch: Revolutionizing Autonomous Services and DAO Governance on the Gnosis Chain

39’44: Governance Through AI: Understanding the Role of Autonomous Agents in DAO Decision-Making and Proposal Analysis

43’34: OLAS Protocol on Gnosis Chain: Pioneering Autonomous Agents in Prediction Markets and DAO Governance

50’15: Envisioning the Future: The Rise of Autonomous Agents and AI in Crypto and Economic Systems

55’01: The channels used to connect with David & learn more about Valory

Disclaimer here — this newsletter does not provide investment advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH BLUEPRINT LTD.

Contributors: Lex, Laurence, Matt, Farhad, Mike, Daniella

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John Hensel, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Officer, MENA, Securrency

The UAE is ramping up its efforts to become a global blockchain hub. We investigate the experience of financial markets tech solutions provider Securrency, active in Abu Dhabi since 2017. John Hensel of Securrency tells Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence why the company chose to the jurisdiction and how its business of blockchain-based financial and regulatory technology has evolved. 

In this podcast episode, Chryssi Chorafa, CEO of StarLix, shares her extensive experience in the financial industry, focusing on financial inclusion and sustainable finance. Interviewed by Spencer and Matt, she discusses her engineering background, roles in regulation, banking, and fintech, and her advocacy work. Chryssi talks about leveraging technology like distributed ledger and machine learning to tackle industry challenges, mentoring companies, and navigating power dynamics. The episode explores the impact of legacy systems, the rise of platform-integrated finance, and Chryssi's vision for embedding compliance in transactions. She leaves entrepreneurs with advice on market understanding and balance. The episode concludes with thanks and a call for guest nominations.

Episode 6 of the Crypto Blue Hour is about current events around the SEC and crypto regulation and the importance of open-source software in the greater blockchain space. We'll explore what’s happening around crypto regulation and how outdated the Howey Test is. We'll also discuss open-source building in crypto and its importance in building better solutions in the future.

What is The Crypto Blue Hour?

The #Crypto Blue Hour is for anyone interested in the latest developments in the #cryptocurrency industry. Listen to insider knowledge and fresh perspectives on the inner workings of the industry, explained in an easy-to-understand way.

We chat about news and perspectives on everything #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #defi #nfts #distributedledgertechnology and other hashtags that will help people find this podcast.

Opinions are our own and not the views of our employer. The information shared is for illustrative and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice or recommendation.

This podcast is to share general information only. We strongly encourage anyone whether you’re new or experienced, to do your own research (DYOR) and get proper tax advice before making any investment decisions. And please only invest what you can afford to lose – crypto, DeFi and GameFi tokens and NFTs are still high-risk investments.

Episode 3 of the Crypto Blue Hour is about how addicted some people are to crypto prices and the role Coingecko and CoinMarketCap play in that. We'll explore real-world use cases for ledger tech, the value of non-custodial wallets, and non-crypto hot takes of the week.

What is The Crypto Blue Hour?
The #Crypto Blue Hour is for anyone interested in the latest developments in the #cryptocurrency industry. Listen to insider knowledge and fresh perspectives on the inner workings of the industry, explained in an easy-to-understand way.

We chat about news and perspectives on everything #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #defi #nfts #distributedledgertechnology and other hashtags that will help people find this podcast.


Opinions are our own and not the views of our employer. The information shared is for illustrative and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice or recommendation.

This podcast is to share general information only. We strongly encourage anyone whether you’re new or experienced, to do your own research (DYOR) and get proper tax advice before making any investment decisions. And please only invest what you can afford to lose – crypto, DeFi and GameFi tokens and NFTs are still high-risk investments.

Episode 2 of the Crypto Blue Hour is about growing up on the internet and the value of internet money. We'll explore how the internet has changed our lives, the value of digital money, and what led to our jobs in the crypto space. We'll also discuss the where we see potential of blockchain technology and some mild chat on non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Topics:
00:00 intro 
01:38 Growing up on the internet 
09:22 The rise of internet money 
13:42 Charlie's time in Zambia 
21:00 How Erich started investing in crypto 
23:20 The underbelly of Discord and Telegram 
24:35 Artists earning royalties on NFTs 
28:20 Provenance on NFTs 
31:00 Not all tokens have monetary value 
34:00 Why Charlie joined the space 
37:45 Starting the podcast 
41:50 the TAM of blockchain, DLT tech 

What is The Crypto Blue Hour?
The #Crypto Blue Hour is for anyone interested in the latest developments in the #cryptocurrency industry. Listen to insider knowledge and fresh perspectives on the inner workings of the industry, explained in an easy-to-understand way.

We chat about news and perspectives on everything #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #defi #nfts #distributedledgertechnology and other hashtags that will help people find this podcast.

Opinions are our own and not the views of our employer. The information shared is for illustrative and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice or recommendation.

This podcast is to share general information only. We strongly encourage anyone whether you’re new or experienced, to do your own research (DYOR) and get proper tax advice before making any investment decisions. And please only invest what you can afford to lose – crypto, DeFi and GameFi tokens and NFTs are still high-risk investments.

The pilot episode of The Crypto Blue Hour

Topics:

Meet your hosts, Charlie and Erich, and learn about their backgrounds in the crypto industry and what led to the creation of the podcast.

The DOJ released a release saying they were taking “major international cryptocurrency enforcement action" and dropped the price of BTC and ETH by 5% in two hours. Only to find out they were seizing assets from the China-based Centralized Exchange Bizlato.

The differences in using the term Distributed Ledger Technologies DLT / Blockchain and things like Crypto or Web3. And how this space isn’t as complicated as everyone seems to think as long as you're not trying to make money on governance tokens.

What is The Crypto Blue Hour?

The #Crypto Blue Hour is for anyone interested in the latest developments in the #cryptocurrency industry. Listen to insider knowledge and fresh perspectives on the inner workings of the industry, explained in an easy-to-understand way.

We chat about news and perspectives on everything #blockchain #bitcoin #ethereum #defi #nfts #distributedledgertechnology and other hashtags that will help people find this podcast.

In today’s episode, Jeff Bond hosts a conversation with Farrukh Siddiqui, Founder & CEO of Defynance, and Ashvini Nirbhavne, Marketing Analyst at Defynance. Defynance refinances existing student loans through income share agreements to empower people’s financial freedom. This conversation was hosted at the TAG FinTech South 2022 Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Farrukh and Ashvini talk with Jeff about the student loan debt crises, aligning your personal values and goals with the organization at which you are employed, and the hope for the younger generation to continue creating businesses that do good and be uncompromising in their work-life balance.

More About Farrukh Siddiqui

Seasoned financial executive, social entrepreneur, and impact innovator with over 30 years of diverse professional background in social impact, product development, business development, sales, operations, and technology with a consistent leadership track record of achieving results by empowering staff, demanding organization wide accountability, and transparency.

Farrukh is the founder of several companies, including Defynance, RedPerit, and Murzzy SRI, Inc.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Follow Farrukh on LinkedIn
• Follow Ashvini on LinkedIn
• Visit https://defynance.com/ 

CREDITS

• Theme Music 🎵RickyValadez from Pond5.com
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com 

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In today’s episode, Jeff Bond and William Smith host a conversation with Sean Banks, Partner at TTV Capital, a venture capital firm with more than $350 million under management focused on early stage companies in the financial technology space. This conversation as hosted at the TAG FinTech South 2022 Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center.

You’ll learn more about the state of FinTech, cryptocurrency, opportunities to create new business models around FinTech, and how FinTech businesses can be a force for good in the world.

More About Sean Banks

Sean is currently a Partner at TTV Capital and has over 15 years of venture capital experience. He joined the company in 2002 as a summer associate and returned in 2005. Prior to joining TTV, Sean served as Vice President of Finance and General Counsel for an Atlanta-based technology start-up company. 

Presently, he chairs the Technology Association of Georgia’s FinTech society, serves on the Technology Association of Georgia’s Board of Directors and Leadership Counsel, is a member of the Venture Atlanta Selection Committee and is a founding member of the Fintech Atlanta Task Force. Sean also sits on the Editorial Board of ngenuity Payments Journal which is published by TSYS the world’s largest credit card issuer. He is frequently featured as an expert on advances in fintech and the fintech ecosystem of Georgia in business print, radio and TV media. 

Sean earned his MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was one of five Woodruff Fellows. Additionally, he earned his J.D. at the University of San Diego and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, where he played baseball and earned a B.S. in Economics.

For TTV, he serves on the Board of Directors for FX Bridge, Hurdlr, Medxoom, SamCart, and TaxBit. He is an observer on the MX and Springbot Board of Directors.

RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE

• Follow Sean at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-banks-93b3471/ 
• Visit https://ttvcapital.com/ 

CREDITS

• Theme Music 🎵RickyValadez from Pond5.com
• Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology is advancing at a blistering pace and it's causing clients to ask for more from institutions in the capital markets. Investors want access to real-time data and insights and they want this service packaged up in slick, smartphone-like experiences. And if buy and sell-side firms want to meet these needs, they'll have to adapt and upgrade their own systems and embrace technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

In this episode of Financial Futures, we speak with President and CTO of C3AI, Ed Abbo, and Executive Vice President and Head of Strategy and Solutions Management at FIS, Tony Warren, about the changing stakeholder demands in the capital markets. And we take a look at AI, machine learning, robotic process automation and more to discover how these technologies could hold the solution.

Join us as we examine where these once futuristic technologies are being harnessed in the capital markets already. We also explore the pain points for buy and sell-side firms and discuss which processes and systems need to be updated in order for firms to continue to grow. And Tony and Ed share their predictions for these technologies and give us their advice on how firms should engage in this digital transformation. We'll also ask:

• How are emerging technologies, such as blockchain, prompting digital transformation?
• What major disruptors do firms need to prepare for?
• How can AI help institutions keep up with regulations?