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Welcome to the Upgrade the World podcast, where I explore the technologies and ideas that could change the world.
Episodes
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
In episode 17, I discuss Zero-Knowledge Proofs.
0:34 Zero-knowledge proof definition
1:14 Zk-proof example
2:04 Zk-proof criteria
2:42 Blockchain benefits
3:03 ZK-STARK
3:51 ZeroSync
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
In episode 16, I discuss Stablecoins.
0:47 Stablecoins defined, benefits, detriments
2:00 Types of stablecoins
2:09 Fiat-backed stablecoins
2:26 Commodity-backed stablecoins
2:51 Crypto-backed stablecoins
3:23 Algorithmic stablecoins
4:24 Tether USDT
5:07 USD Coin USDC
5:51 PayPal USD PYUSD
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
In episode 15, I discuss Bitcoin ETFs.
0:34 ETFs
1:34 Bitcoin ETF history
4:00 Enter BlackRock
5:11 Grayscale ETF ruling
6:06 Bitcoin community reaction
7:00 Impact of potential approval
7:30 Price prediction
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
In episode 14, I discuss Ethereum.
0:33 Ethereum definition and history
4:55 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
5:19 Ether (ETH)
5:43 Fees
7:32 Monetary policy
8:42 Value and total supply
8:54 Ethereum stats
9:12 Future upgrades
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
In episode 13, I discuss Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
0:33 Definition
1:25 Minting
2:34 History
3:16 Use cases
4:27 Utility NFTs
5:26 Current state
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
In episode 12, I discuss Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
0:33 - CBDC defined
0:43 - Types of CBDCs
1:32 - Rise of CBDCs
2:00 - Examples of CBDCs
2:30 - Benefits of CBDCs
3:17 - Detriments of CBDCs
4:24 - U.S. CBDC
4:58 - E.O. 14067
5:52 - U.S. Wholesale CBDC
6:45 - Project Hamilton
7:23 - American Survey
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
In episode 11, I discuss quantum computing.
0:33 Quantum computing overview
0:47 Qubits
1:00 Superposition
2:14 Error rates and causes
3:08 Quantum volume
3:25 Types of quantum computers
4:05 Benefits
4:30 Cryptography
5:23 Breaking RSA
6:45 Bitcoin ECSDA security
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
In episode 10, I discuss AI.
0:57 AI pause
1:56 3 inevitables
2:16 Job automation
3:45 Bias
4:10 Copyright
4:25 Deepfakes
5:00 Singularity
5:14 ANI
5:51 AGI
6:08 ASI
6:25 Alignment
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