Legendary cryptographer David Chaum on revolutionizing money to combat global inequality

Is Ethereum’s popularity causing a network traffic jam? Metis, a layer-2 solution, aims to tackle the blockchain trilemma by offering secure, scalable, decentralized transactions.

Tune into this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph as we chat with Jose Fabrega, head of marketing at Metis, to discover how Metis uses layer-2 technology to streamline transactions, foster a thriving DeFi ecosystem and incentivize network participation through staking.

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In a watershed moment in the history of crypto, the U.S. SEC has finally approved the long-awaited spot Bitcoin ETF. Cointelegraph’s in-house experts come together to celebrate this historic day and evaluate its significance for the crypto industry.

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Privacy pioneer and computer scientist David Chaum articulates his vision for the future of money in a discussion with Cointelegraph’s Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr. Chaum highlights the shortcomings of traditional currency, which exacerbates global inequality, and proposes his own solution: “Better Than Money.”

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In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Swan Bitcoin’s head of business Dante Cook chats about his transition from being an elite college American Football standout to his journey into the world of Bitcoin.

Cook unpacks how financial institutions, seasoned investors, and savvy athletes are becoming more aware of the “hard money” properties of Bitcoin and its compelling value proposition.

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In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Joe Hall provides an inside look into Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. This tech juggernaut gathers crypto enthusiasts and industry insiders annually to explore trends, but skepticism abounds about the recognition of crypto at the summit.

Coinext CEO José Artur Ribeiro humorously describes the focus on crypto as “tiny,” highlighting its discreet positioning. Cointelegraph editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Corner mentions AI is taking the spotlight but sees a potential crypto resurgence if the first spot Bitcoin ETF is approved in the United States.

Dive into Web Summit’s dynamics with Joe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Cointelegraph’s podcast page.

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The sixth and final episode of Zero Barriers delves into the broader use cases of blockchain technology and where it could have the biggest impact.

Web3 gaming has long been touted as a major driver for blockchain adoption, and layer-2 scaling solutions like StarkNet solve the cost and performance concerns associated with operating on base layers of blockchain protocols like Ethereum.

This episode features Chris Lexmond, the founder and CEO of Unstoppable Games, who explores the benefits and utility of blockchain-based games, and Ilia Volokh, StarkWare product manager and blockchain researcher, who presents some compelling use cases for blockchain technology with relevant social implications.

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On this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, investor Charlie Shrem talks about something truly interesting — himself. It’s quite a tale, much of which is being heard for the first time in this full-length interview. Charlie was a millionaire and a convicted felon while still in his early 20s. Besides founding BitInstant, he ran a retail business and nightclub, and then got entangled in Silk Road. He dealt with weighty issues of community and spirituality, and found true love. There’s something here for everyone.

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This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph features a full one-on-one interview with the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng. He takes over from Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who was forced to step down from his position as part of a $4.3-billion settlement with United States authorities over regulatory failings by Binance in the past. Teng delves into the company’s history, how its explosive growth led to compliance shortcomings that would later land the company in trouble, its focus on regulatory compliance, and future prospects in key markets.

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Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall on a journey back to the classroom to explore the vibrant crypto scene in this Swiss city of Lugano. In this podcast episode, Cointelegraph dives into the inner workings of the Plan ₿ Summer School, featuring insights from industry experts like Adam Back and Paolo Ardoino. Discover the fast-paced growth of crypto adoption in Lugano, where iconic brands like McDonald’s and Rolex now accept Bitcoin, and find out why Michael Saylor’s musings have inspired Adam Back.

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Episode five of Zero Barriers considers the potential use cases and impact of zero-knowledge proofs within Ethereum and the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem. StarkWare business development head Liron Hayman unpacks how their layer-2 technology provides the capacity to scale and bridge the blockchain ecosystem, while Herodotus co-founder Kacper Koziol unpacks how their on-chain accumulator uses storage-proof cryptography to verify data from any point of Ethereum’s blockchain without needing a third party. The solution makes use of StarkWare’s STARK proofs, the ZK-proof technology co-invented by mathematician Eli Ben-Sasson. The episode is hosted by Gareth Jenkinson from Cointelegraph and Nathan Jeffay from StarkWare.

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