What's on the Block?

Sep 15 2022
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Welcome to “What’s on the Block?” a podcast hosted by X4 Technology, getting answers to the biggest questions on Blockchain and the metaverse. The virtual world has a global community of innovators, and we’re here to tell you what they’re up to. X4 Technology are a global technology and finance talent partner, check out our website to find out more: www.x4-technology.com.Interviewing every guest is Maxine Ewing, X4's specialist Blockchain talent partner.

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Debunking Blockchain myths in Healthtech with Wendy from BurstIQ (SPECIAL)

Sep 15 2022 34 mins  
In this special episode of What's on the Block? Wendy Charles from BurstIQ goes over some of the most important myths about Blockchain utilization in the Healthtech space, and debunks them.Talking Points:Regulation and BlockchainClinical researchFDA and research using BlockchainWendy Charles:Dr. Wendy Charles has been involved in clinical trials from every perspective for over 30 y

What is up with Polkadot with Stefan from Parity Technologies

Aug 08 2022 8 mins  
Stefan Sopic, Vice President at Parity Technologies, talks about the new and exciting changes for Polkadot.Talking Points:What makes Polkadot a Layer 0Polkadot's new governance modelXCM launchParity’s mission is to enable businesses and organisations to capitalise on blockchain technology and benefit from the new opportunities it presents. We develop cutting-edge software solutio

Data Ownership in the Metaverse with Evin from Disco.xyz

Jul 25 2022 9 mins  
Evin McMullen, co-founder and CEO at Disco.xyz, talks about the future of data ownership in the metaverse.Talking Points:The pillars of data privacy Surveillance capitalism and how this relates to the next version of the MetaverseThe desire for online anonymity Evin McMullen:Evin McMullen is a Boys Club and DAO Jones Member and Co-Founder and CEO of Disco.xyz.Disco.xyz:Disco brings

The Importance of Data Ownership with Evin from Disco.xyz

Jul 19 2022 12 mins  
Evin McMullen, co-founder and CEO at Disco.xyz, talks about the importance of owning your own data in the world of Web3. Talking Points:Transparency of dataData PrivacyEvolution of data ownership in Web3Evin McMullenEvin McMullen is a Boys Club and DAO Jones Member and Co-Founder and CEO of Disco.xyz.Disco.xyzDisco brings fun to the Metaverse with self-sovereign identity. Disco ena

Launching a Successful NFT Project with Avery from VaynerNFT

Jun 14 2022 17 mins  
Avery Akkineni, President at VaynerNFT, talks about how to launch a successful NFT project, and some key criteria to assess performance.Talking Points:The risks associated with creating an NFT projectMaximizing NFT hypeLong-term vs short-term projectsAvery AkkineniAvery Akkineni serves as the President of VaynerNFT. She leads the company's mission to build long-term Web 3 and NFT s

Future of the Metaverse with Sandra from Zilliqa

Jun 01 2022 10 mins  
Sandra H, Head of Metaverse and NFTs at Zilliqa and Co-founder of Metapolis, talks about the endless possibilities of the Metaverse, and also the limits. Discussion Points:· Borderless education in the Metaverse · How the metaverse can impact positive change · What can the Metaverse include?· Predictions for the next 5-10 years GuestSandra H is a futurist with ...

Digital Avatars with Sandra from Zilliqa

Jun 01 2022 12 mins  
Sandra H, Head of Metaverse and NFTs at Zilliqa and Co-founder of Metapolis, talks about avatars and identity in the evolving Metaverse. Discussion points: · How to identify ourselves in the metaverse · How to link physical and digital worlds · How avatars link to a person’s identity · Can a single avatar be compatible across multiple platforms? ...

Blockchain and Physical Assets with Corey from Atomyze LLC

May 19 2022 12 mins  
Corey Wendling, CTO of Atomyze LLC, discusses how physical assets can be stored on Blockchain, predictions for the future use and how it is changing the appeal of physical assets. Atomyze LLC is a global fintech company creating a tokenization platform and an advanced marketplace to source, trade, track, invest, and exchange ownership of commodities and other real assets. Using blo

Moving your Business to the Metaverse with Ashumi from MAD XR

May 04 2022 12 mins  
Listen as Ashumi S, Founder of MAD XR discusses the most successful way to move your business into the Metaverse and advice on finding the best Metaverse entry points. MAD XR is an innovation focused full service creative production agency bringing projects to life in the Metaverse.Key discussion points:· How to move your business into the Metaverse· The allocation of budget · W

Fashion in the Metaverse with Ashumi from MAD XR

May 04 2022 14 mins  
Ashumi S, Founder of MAD XR shares how the metaverse will transform fashion, how to create customer loyalty and the different type of wearables across Metaverses. MAD XR is an innovation focused full service creative production agency bringing projects to life in the Metaverse. Key discussion points: · Why is fashion intersecting with the Metaverse? · Understanding PFP Projects �