DWeb Decoded

This week on DWeb Decoded, Marla Natoli of Textile joins Aaron Stanley to discuss Basin, a decentralized object storage solution, that provides both hot data storage and long-term archiving capabilities.

This week on DWeb Decoded, we’re chatting with Vera Wu of Numbers Protocol about blockchain as a content authentication tool and the role of AI in combating misinformation. Numbers Protocol utilizes blockchain and AI to build a trustworthy digital media environment, allowing users to verify the source of digital media. The combination of decentralization and transparency provided by blockchain ensures the integrity and reliability of the information.

This week on DWeb Decoded, Prashant Maurya discusses Spheron Network's compute marketplace, which aims to address the problem of centralized compute and storage in Web3. The marketplace features EVM compatibility, a decentralized matching engine, and customizability for clients and GPU providers.

This week on DWeb Decoded, Megan Klimen, one of the founding officers of Filecoin Foundation, discusses the importance of open data and the role of Filecoin in creating a decentralized and open-source infrastructure for scientific innovation. Megan also explains the evolving role of the Filecoin Foundation in coordinating the ecosystem.

This week on DWeb Decoded, Nandit Mehra, CEO and co-founder of Lighthouse, discusses the use cases, partnerships, and the roadmap for Lighthouse, highlighting its role in enabling a robust data economy on the Filecoin network.

This week on DWeb Decoded, we're chatting with Alexey Potapov, Chief AGI Officer at SingularityNET. We discuss the evolution of AGI, the rapid rise of AI tools, and the importance of decentralization.

The new episode of DWeb Decoded is LIVE on X now. This week we're talking to Cami Russo, founder of The Defiant and author of The Infinite Machine. Host Aaron Stanley chats with Russo about her new documentary and upcoming feature film, about the future of decentralized media, her background in journalism, and her path to crypto.

David Post, co-founder of Helix and W3.io, discusses the failure of enterprise blockchain and the potential for decentralized compute in the Web3 space.

In this conversation, Aaron Stanley interviews Austin Federa, the head of strategy at Solana Foundation. They discuss Solana's Filecoin integration, the concept of DePIN and its importance in the Solana ecosystem, the role of meme coins in stress testing, Solana's performance and architectural decisions, and the upcoming Fire Dancer upgrade.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, host Porter Stowell from Filecoin Foundation sits down with Craig Pady Head of Sales at DeStor. Craig shares his journey from the recording studio to decentralized storage, touching on topics like data ownership, security, and the future of the decentralized web.

This week on DWeb Decoded, we welcome Rafael Castaneda, a distinguished software engineer and crypto advocate, to explore modular blockchain architecture, the emerging concept of Network States, and decentralized technologies like DePIN.

Welcome to this special edition of DWeb Decoded, coming to you from FIL Hong Kong! Join us as we explore the latest advancements in the Filecoin ecosystem and how these innovations are paving the way for future development in decentralized storage solutions.

In this week's episode of DWeb Decoded, we're joined by Harrison Hines, co-founder and CEO of Fleek, to discuss the work Fleek is doing in the decentralized web space.

This week on DWeb Decoded Aaron Stanley talks with Garrett Kinsman, co-founder of Nodle. As generative AI reshapes our perception of reality, Nodle leverages Web3 technologies to establish a trust network essential for verifying content authenticity.

In this week's episode, our host Aaron Stanley sits down with Vinny Lingham, a serial entrepreneur, Web3 personality, and a pioneering supporter of the Filecoin and IPFS ecosystem.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Danny O'Brien sits down with Max Cohen, editorial director at the Museum of Crypto Art (MOCA), to discuss the intricate world of crypto art, its preservation challenges, and what the future holds. Join us as we discuss the importance of preserving digital art for future historians to the evolving technology that will shape its presentation and appreciation.

In this week's episode of DWeb Decoded, host Aaron Stanley talks to Alex Mirran and Logan Lentz, the duo behind Leto, about their pioneering work in the IPFS space and the Filecoin ecosystem. Learn about how they're contributing to a more resilient, user-owned internet and helping developers transition to web3 with ease.

This week on DWeb Decoded we chat with Kelani Nichole, technologist and founder of the experimental media art gallery Transfer. We discuss Kelani's fascinating journey through the realms of digital art, her early adoption of Bitcoin in the art world, and her innovative projects like the Transfer Data Trust. Links: TRANSFER Data Trust - https://transfergallery.com/data-trust/ Transfer - https://transfer.art/ Gray Area's DWeb Curriculum for Creators - https://grayarea.org/course/dweb-for-creators/ Sea Change Exhibition at PAMM - https://www.pamm.org/en/exhibition/sea-change/ PAMMTV - https://www.pamm.tv/page/about-pammtv/ TRANSFER: Almost In Real Time - https://youtu.be/YOwJN54aB9w

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we're joined by tech journalist Mike Orcutt, who shares his insights on the intersection of technology and culture through the lens of crypto.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we sit down with Cory Doctorow, renowned science fiction author, journalist, and advocate for a free and open internet. We delve into the intricacies of digital publishing, the challenges and opportunities of decentralization, and the vital role of adversarial interoperability in shaping the future of the web. Important clarification: During this episode, we erroneously said Jessamyn West leads the Flickr Foundation. George Oates actually leads the Flickr Foundation, and Jessamyn West is the Community Manager of Flickr Commons. Links: Cory's new book Bezzle: http://thebezzle.org/ Cory's site: https://craphound.com/ Pluralistic: https://pluralistic.net/ Twiddler: Configurability for Me, But Not For Thee, Cory's piece in DWeb Digest: https://ffdweb.org/digest/twiddler-configurability-for-me-but-not-for-thee/

Join us in this episode of DWeb Decoded featuring Claudia Richoux, founder and CEO of Banyan. We explore Banyan's innovative approach to leveraging the Filecoin network for enterprise-level data needs. Claudia shares her experiences and challenges in launching the open beta, developing a new file system, and the dynamics of working with storage providers in the Filecoin ecosystem.

Futurist Michael Clark joins us to discuss how data is emerging as a new currency and asset class. Learn why data will drive the economy of the future, how you can take ownership and control of your data, and what the implications are for business, government and society.

Diana Barrero Zalles joins us to discuss how blockchain technology can help advance sustainability and international development goals. As the Head of Research and sustainability at the Global Blockchain Business Council, Diana provides insight into blockchain applications for financial inclusion, transparency, and meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In this episode of DWeb Decoded we chat with Esra'a Al Shafei, a prominent advocate for digital rights and privacy. Esra'a shares her journey from facing censorship to becoming a leading voice in promoting decentralization and privacy in the digital world.

In this episode, we talk to Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. She has led major battles defending rights in the digital age, from fighting for crypto freedom to challenging government surveillance. Cindy explains why decentralization is core to EFF’s vision for user empowerment online. She also gives advice to decentralized tech builders on thinking through policy obstacles, getting the law on your side, and lifting up positive examples of how the tech helps people.

Join us in this episode of DWeb Decoded as we host Jenks Guo from Filecoin Foundation. Dive into the transformation from Web2 to Web3 and the pivotal role of developer advocacy in the Filecoin Ecosystem.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we're joined by Evîn Cheikosman, Director of the Blockchain Law for Social Good Center at the University of San Francisco. Dive into a discussion about the intersection of blockchain technology and social good. Cheikosman discusses the potential of  blockchain microbonds and previews an exciting event with FFDW on leveraging decentralized tech for societal benefits.

Aaron Stanley and Protocol Lab's Jonathan Victor discuss the Filecoin network's journey, its innovative approach to data, and the vibrant community driving its growth.

Danny O'Brien delves into the complexities and challenges of advocating for the adoption of the DWeb with Ross Schulman

Danny O'Brien talks to Peter B. Kaufman, senior program officer at MIT Open Learning, about the challenges and opportunities of Open Education in a decentralized world.

Host Porter Stowell and AI expert Chris Hackney discuss AI governance, accountability, and the impact of AI subsets.

FIL Vegas kicks off on October 3rd with a series of workshops about tooling, technology and insights to scale storage provider businesses. Oct 4–5. 10am to 5pm. Register now: https://fil-vegas.io/

FIL Vegas kicks off on October 3rd with a series of workshops about tooling, technology and insights to scale storage provider businesses. Oct 4–5. 10am to 5pm. Register now: https://fil-vegas.io/

Porter Stowell chats with Claudia Richoux about how the work being done at Banyan is revolutionizing the DWeb experience, offering enhanced user-friendly features and secure, end-to-end encrypted storage. Hear real-life examples of AHA moments when users realized the power of decentralized content and its potential for preserving valuable data.

Claudia Richoux PL Directory: https://www.plnetwork.io/directory/members/cldvo328t03dbu21kaa4vdpji Site: https://www.banyan.computer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BanyanComputer

In this episode, Aaron Stanley chats with Gary Moran, Creative Lead at Filecoin Foundation about building out a new design system for the DWeb.

Joe Thornton and Primavera De Filippi chat about blockchain-based lifeforms, AI art, Creative Commons style NFTs, and blockchain constitutionalism. Primavera De Filippi - https://twitter.com/yaoeo Links: https://blockchaingov.eu/ https://plantoid.org/ https://www.alias.studio/ Remix NFT -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EJ4ywCeEU6ZG0VODaDgK0SzWxjWgyYR8LwctfRpti4I Token-bound License - https://james.grimmelmann.net/files/articles/token-bound-nft-license.pdf

Join us as we dive into the world of TechSoup, a platform dedicated to helping nonprofits find the right technology solutions for their unique needs. From no-code options to full-code development, TechSoup works tirelessly to bridge the gap between technology and social impact. Discover how they navigate the challenges of data privacy, licensing, and more to empower nonprofits with the tools they need to make a difference.

Join us as host Aaron Stanley delves into the future of open science and its potential to transform research practices. Philipp Koellinger and Chris Hill from DeSci Labs, explore the challenges of content drift and link rot in the scientific record and how the decentralized web can address these issues. Discover the role of reproducibility and data availability in increasing the chances of publication in prestigious journals. Gain insights into the power of open science principles and their impact on accelerating scientific discovery. Subscribe on your favorite platform: IPFS: https://ipfspodcasting.net/Feed/454/DWebDecoded Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dweb-decoded/id1702936954 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GPjDV4AVv7xwmg0ByySac?si=af7b9bf4b2994237 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNmIzZDQwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2dcdde2f-be5c-41e6-bd0d-dc09adf27894/dweb-decoded iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/120429254/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp3zrT1ewY0micCUXk2G1B1-ukbpuclJy Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/50sgk357 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/DWeb-Decoded-p3766841/ Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/dweb-decoded-5433303

In this episode, dive deep into the world of the decentralized web with Danny O'Brien from the Filecoin Foundation and Mike Masnick, the brain behind Tech Dirt. From the early days of the internet to the challenges and opportunities of the DWeb, discover how technology is reshaping our digital landscape. Plus, get insights into the battles over copyright, the role of social media, and the future of online autonomy.

Learn more about Filecoin Foundation: https://fil.org/

Read TechDirt: https://www.techdirt.com/

Follow Filecoin Foundation on X @FilFoundation and on BlueSky @ff.bsky.social

Follow Danny O'Brien on X @mala and BlueSky @danny.spesh.com

Follow Mike Masnick on X @mmasnick and BlueSky @mmasnick.bsky.social

This week, Aaron Stanley, chats with Gregg Scharfstein, VP of Sales at PiKNiK, a prominent storage provider in the Filecoin ecosystem. In this conversation, we explore the art of articulating Filecoin's value proposition to diverse stakeholders, including universities and research institutions. Greg shares his frontline experience, shedding light on the challenges and solutions in data storage, integrity, and accessibility within the Filecoin Network. From anecdotal examples of engaging with executives to cutting-edge advancements in archival storage, this episode unveils the revolutionary potential of Filecoin in areas like cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and AI. Whether you're already immersed in the world of decentralized storage or just starting to explore its potential, this conversation offers valuable insights into the practical applications and future possibilities of Filecoin, contributing to the broader mission of storing humanity's essential information.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryadamscharfstein/

https://www.piknik.com/

gregg@piknik.com

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Chapters:

00:00⁠ - Intro

⁠00:34⁠ - Gregg's Background

⁠03:41⁠ - Gregg's Entry into Filecoin

⁠08:26⁠ - Anecdotal Meeting with University Executives

⁠11:36⁠ - Changing Negative Perceptions

⁠14:28⁠ - Problem Sets Faced by Institutions and Universities

⁠21:13⁠ - Sales Process and Initial Conversations with Prospects

⁠28:48⁠ - Transition to Narrative-Driven Questions

⁠44:55⁠ - Questions Around Data Integrity in Large Models

⁠50:24⁠ - Final Thoughts and Contact Information

In this episode, we discuss the fascinating work of preserving and protecting humanity's most important information with our guest, Raphael Andreoni, and Filecoin Foundation’s Editorial Director Aaron Stanley. 

Rafael shares his journey, starting from making movies in Rio de Janeiro and exploring life in the favelas, to his work with indigenous cultures, gaining their trust, and documenting their valuable knowledge, history, and mythology. We explore the challenges faced in preserving cultural artifacts and how decentralized technologies can revolutionize the process. Rafael shares intriguing anecdotes and experiences, giving us a glimpse into the richness of indigenous cultures. We then touch on Rafael's latest project, Tapuya, which aims to create an impact and preserve these invaluable stories.

In this episode, we bring you a conversation between two Filecoin Foundation colleagues; Allie Haire, Developer Relations Engineer, and Aaron Stanley, Editorial Director. They delve into the new generative art platform, Waterlily dot ai, and its unique approach to AI-generated art.

They discuss the role of the Filecoin network and the Filecoin Virtual Machine in Waterlily dot ai, the platform's use of its own stable diffusion scripts, and how it ensures original creators of artwork are compensated for their work.

In this episode, Molly Mackinlay Head of Engineering, Product, & Research Development at Protocol Labs, and Danny O'Brien, Senior Fellow at Filecoin Foundation, discuss Bluesky, Activity Pub, and the broader decentralized social media landscape.

In this episode, Danny O’Brien, senior fellow at Filecoin Foundation chats with two builders from Howard University, Assistant Professor Dr. Karthik Balasubramanian and student Tanner Uzzell, about their project Block Power, a platform designed to "build health, wealth, and power." by positively redirecting the flow of information and resources. We'll delve into the mission of Block Power, its community-building aspect, and its potential to empower communities. 

This episode was originally livestreamed as a twitter spaces conversation, and features  Nathan Schneider, professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, and Danny O'Brien, Senior Fellow at Filecoin Foundation. They discussed decentralization, and the potential advantages it has for the growth of online community governance.

This episode is hosted by Danny O’Brien, senior fellow at Filecoin Foundation. We're thrilled to be joined by Ethan Zuckerman, a professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, who's been pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital realm. We'll be diving into our recent conversation about the future of digital public infrastructure, the role of communities in shaping digital spaces, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.