BlockChannel

BlockChannel is an educational platform focused on the intersections of blockchain technology, crypto, and societal impacts, exploring decentralized finance (DeFi), Decentralized Web (DWeb) infrastructure, domain ownership through blockchain, blockchain technology's application in various fields, and insightful discussions with industry experts on technical, socio-economic, and cultural impacts.

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The hottest Substack posts of BlockChannel

And their main takeaways

BitcoinSF: Interview with Kristov Atlas of Blockchain.info

0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 16
  1. Trusting companies in the Bitcoin industry can be difficult; aim to be non-dependent on trusted third parties.
  2. Evaluate trust in companies based on the individuals behind them and their responses to challenges.
  3. Security processes and improvements are crucial in the Bitcoin space to prevent vulnerabilities and learn from mistakes.

HandyHost: A New Way to Manage Dweb Assets and Protocols

0 implied HN points • 07 Oct 21
  1. HandyHost is a browser-based application that merges different DWeb protocols into one platform.
  2. The project aims to simplify passive-income generation through easy-to-use interfaces.
  3. HandyHost combines multiple projects with similar goals to provide a seamless decentralized web experience.

Episode 26: Off the Grid, with Grid+

0 implied HN points • 25 Jul 17
  1. Grid+ aims to create P2P decentralized energy markets using Ethereum-based smart contracts.
  2. Grid+ believes leveraging energy consumption can speed up Ethereum adoption.
  3. The project seeks to promote sustainability while offering novel use-cases for Ethereum.

Episode 50: Educational Crypto Content Creators, with Dapp University

0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 18
  1. Podcast episode featuring educational crypto content creators, like Dapp University.
  2. DApp University provides educational resources on Solidity for Ethereum development.
  3. Insights on creating educational content and building a self-education pipeline.

How to Save Your Ethereum DApp Users’ From Paying Gas for Transactions

0 implied HN points • 18 Apr 18
  1. Users can be saved from paying gas fees by having DApp owners cover the costs instead.
  2. Understanding public key cryptography and digital signatures is key to implementing the solution.
  3. Implementing the process involves users signing messages, owners paying gas fees, and smart contracts verifying votes.
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Episode 75: A Cultural Exchange of Value, with Foundation

0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 20
  1. The podcast discusses the maturity of the NFT narrative.
  2. Foundation team is working on building a cultural stock exchange of value.
  3. Listeners are encouraged to do their own due diligence before investing in crypto projects.

HandyMiner GUI and CLI Updates

0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 20
  1. HandyMiner now supports the Goldshell HS1-PLUS with improved features like more hash workers and better power supply for efficient mining.
  2. HandyMiner GUI and CLI updates include support for the new Goldshell model, ability to mix and match on rigs, and stability tweaks across operating systems.
  3. HandyMiner software simplifies mining processes by offering a user-friendly interface for setup and operation, contributing to decentralization of hash distribution in the network.

Episode 74: How to Not DeFi the Law, with Alexander Lindgren

0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 20
  1. The episode discusses legal disclaimers and warnings about DeFi.
  2. Common cases and misconceptions regarding the legality of custody are covered.
  3. Advice is given on avoiding red flags when building projects around composability and asset risk.

On DeFi Frontends

0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 20
  1. Decentralized finance needs truly decentralized frontends to avoid censorship and maintain integrity.
  2. The decentralized web (DWeb) complements DeFi by providing decentralized hosting solutions and naming protocols.
  3. The development of autonomously maintained DeFi frontends is possible with collective desire and understanding of the importance of decentralization.

Episode 72: Bitcoin and American Values, with Nic Carter

0 implied HN points • 25 May 20
  1. The conversation covers dollarization and governance in relation to bitcoin.
  2. Nic Carter's insights shed light on bitcoin's distribution and future.
  3. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research before investing in cryptocurrencies.

Episode 69: The Evolution of Mix Tapes, with Audius

0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 20
  1. The podcast discusses the intersection of cryptocurrency and music industry with Audius.
  2. Roneil Rumburg, CEO of Audius, aims to bring crypto and music/audio to the masses.
  3. The episode covers Audius platform, vision for the future, and the barriers to mass adoption.

Episode 67: Inside the Mind of a Crypto Journalist, with Leigh Cuen

0 implied HN points • 06 Dec 19
  1. The episode discusses the perspective and challenges of a crypto journalist.
  2. The guest, Leigh Cuen from Coindesk, shares insights on providing objective truth in reporting.
  3. Listeners are encouraged to frame their perspective when engaging with crypto media.

Episode 63: Layer 2 Privacy and ZCash, with Ayo Akinyele

0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 19
  1. Ayo Akinyele discusses pioneering layer 2 technology for greater privacy in multiple public chains.
  2. He envisions an interoperable future with a privacy-first mindset.
  3. The episode explores his background, the evolution of layer 2 tech, and building a sustainable business outside academia.

Episode 61: Inside the Mind of a Thot Leader, with Dean Eigenmann

0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 19
  1. Dean Eigenmann is working on building an improved messaging protocol for Status and a Swift implementation of the ETH 2.0 Beacon chain.
  2. This episode dives deep to understand the mind of a real thot leader.
  3. The podcast includes various ways to listen, like Overcast, Spotify, iTunes, etc.

Episode 59: Insights on Crypto Investing, with Ari Paul

0 implied HN points • 05 Aug 19
  1. Episode features insights on crypto investing with Ari Paul
  2. Ari Paul is a traditional finance nerd turned crypto expert
  3. Always do your own research before investing in crypto projects

Episode 58: Saving All the Chains, with Chainsafe

0 implied HN points • 16 Jul 19
  1. Chainsafe aims to make it easier to build and deploy DApps on various blockchains.
  2. Chainsafe is a chain-agnostic developer tooling house that focuses on building robust tools.
  3. Chainsafe's goal is to lower the barrier to entry for new developers in the crypto space.

Episode 56: The Prognosis on ProgPow, with Kristy Minehan

0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 19
  1. ProgPow aims to change Ethereum's hashing algorithm to reduce reliance on specialized mining hardware.
  2. Kristy Minehan discusses motivations and goals behind ProgPow on BlockChannel.
  3. Balanced discussion aims to educate the community on ProgPow and reduce social contention.

Episode 55: Throwing Finance an Anchor, with Anchor Digital

0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 19
  1. Anchor Digital focuses on compliance and regulatory aspects in the crypto space.
  2. The CEO of Anchor Digital has a background in investment banking and aims to make crypto regulation-friendly.
  3. Their platform offers services for tracking portfolios, exchanging trades, and managing tax obligations.

Build an Ethereum DApp Using Ethers.js

0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 19
  1. Ethers.js is a lightweight alternative to Web3.js for building Ethereum DApps.
  2. The tutorial covers setting up the development environment, writing a contract, deploying it, and interacting with it using Ethers.js.
  3. By following the tutorial, you can learn how to create a simple Voting Dapp and interact with it using Ethers.js.

The Case for ZCash

0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 19
  1. Zcash is a leading product in on-chain privacy with strong community support.
  2. Blockchain technology faces privacy issues that Zcash's technology aims to address.
  3. Zcash's technical progress, governance structure, and partnerships position it well for future opportunities in blockchain privacy.

The Case for Ethereum Scalability

0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 19
  1. Ethereum is actively working on scalability solutions through Layer Two technologies.
  2. Layer One solutions like Sharding and Casper are being developed but Layer Two innovations like Plasma and State Channels are currently more feasible.
  3. Generalized State Channels and Counterfactual Instantiation are proposed solutions for scaling complex contract interactions on Ethereum.

Episode 52: Playing the Name Game, with Urkel.io

0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 18
  1. The episode features an interview with Sean Kilgarriff, the CEO of Urkel.io
  2. Urkel.io is working on essential tooling for the Handshake public blockchain launch
  3. The team aims to provide value to the HNS community with services like block explorer, API services, and more