DECENTRALIZED

Jun 05 2023 13 ep. 12 mins
DECENTRALIZED Podcast artwork

In this podcast, host Lorraine Mutyaba, a crypto enthusiast, demystifies the crypto space, sharing what she loves and hates about it, and what she’s learned about the crypto market since she was bitten by the bitcoin bug in 2013. Tune in to hear her discuss cryptocurrencies, crypto news and trends, market cycles, and interesting crypto projects and protocols. Disclosure: I hold some cryptocurrencies.

  Technology  Business
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Episode 13: Whataboutism and illegal activities

Jun 05 2023 10 mins  
In this podcast episode, Lorraine explores the concept of "whataboutism" as it pertains to illegal activities within the cryptocurrency space. Rather than resorting to this unproductive tactic to deflect concerns about criminal activity, Lorraine advocates for a more nuanced approach that acknowledges these concerns while also presenting a more comprehensive view. Despite the exist

Episode 12: The fragility of stable coins: SVB’s failure and the depegging of USDC

Apr 08 2023 11 mins  
In this podcast episode, Lorraine discusses the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and its impact on the price of stable coins, particularly USDC. She summarizes why USDC lost its dollar peg, what this depegging laid bare, and what it means for crypto users, stable coin issuers, and crypto adopters. She concludes that there is a need for more robust stable coins, and it is

Episode 11: A banking crisis that was not fueled by crypto.

Mar 21 2023 10 mins  
Lorraine discusses the recent failures of the US banks Silvergate bank, Silicon Valley bank (SVB), and Signature Bank, and what caused them⎯macro conditions, a US Fed policy that has had unintended negative effects, poor risk management, and panic. She also explains how this crisis, which was not fueled by crypto, has affected crypto businesses and stable coins.

E10: The state of crypto affairs in 2023: market recovery and regulation

Mar 21 2023 12 mins  
In this podcast episode, Lorraine discusses the current state of the crypto market and the impact of recent events on the crypto industry. She highlights the negative consequences of incomplete reporting on the industry and suggests the need for more balanced reporting. She also touches on the crypto market, which is showing signs of recovery, the FTX collapse, the bankruptcy of cr

E9: Crypto News: The Ethereum Merge, collapse of FTX and Alameda research, soul searching in the centralized crypto space.

Jan 26 2023 12 mins  
One of the criticisms that has been levelled at the crypto space is that it is not energy efficient. While it is true that blockchains that use the proof-of-work consensus mechanism consume considerable energy, this energy pales in comparison to that consumed by other sectors, such as the banking sector. Moreover, cleaner energy and renewable energy could always be used to secure t

E8: Crypto Adoption: Changing tunes, remittance costs, and stores of value

Jan 26 2023 13 mins  
Is anyone really using crypto? That is the question. Over the last three years, the largest asset managers in the world have changed their tune regarding cryptocurrencies by giving their clients direct and indirect exposure to Bitcoin and Ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap and arguably the two most valuable cryptocurrencies. In sub-Saharan Africa, currency devalu

E7: Crypto basics: Security, 2-factor authentication, backups

Oct 10 2022 11 mins  
In this episode, Lorraine mentions a few ways you could limit the likelihood of a bad actor gaining access to your funds, as well as how to ensure that you do not lose access to your wallets and accounts. She stresses the need for triple- and double-checking the URLs of all crypto websites and backing up all keys and codes whose loss would separate you from your crypto.

E6: Crypto basics: Private Keys, Public Addresses, and Wallets

Sep 25 2022 12 mins  
In this episode, Lorraine explains what “not your keys, not your crypto” means, the pros and cons of holding your crypto on an exchange, and the benefits of self-custody of your crypto. She distinguishes between hot and cold wallets and emphasizes why private keys, which give you access to your funds, should be backed up and kept safe.

E5: Crypto basics: Peer-to-Peer marketplaces and how to buy crypto

Sep 11 2022 12 mins  
This episode focuses on how to purchase crypto if you are unbanked or would prefer to use methods other than your debit card or a wire transfer to buy crypto. Lorraine explains why peer-to-peer marketplaces have become popular, especially in emerging markets. She mentions their merits and limitations, and their sign-up process, and highlights a few that are worth considering.

E4: Crypto basics: Exchanges and how to buy crypto

Aug 30 2022 12 mins  
This episode focuses on how to purchase crypto if you are banked, i.e., if you have a bank account and a credit/debit card. Lorraine explains what a centralized exchange is, how to select an exchange that meets your needs, and how to fund your exchange account. She also highlights some exchanges that are worth considering.