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The world of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency can be a confusing and intimidating roller coaster ride, filled with technical jargon that would make anyone's head melt. CudosCast episodes will simplify this jargon-packed world for you, and help you understand technical concepts and their applications using real world examples. If you want to know more about blockchain technology, cryptocoin, mining, digital wallets, digital tokens, hash, forks, ICO (initial coin offerings) amongst so many others, check out our episodes!
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Ultra: Building an industry leading entertainment platform with Blockchain

CudosCastNov 15, 2021

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Gaming and Blockchain

Gaming and Blockchain

Pete Hill Talks to Bozena Rezab from GAMEE about mobiles gaming, working with Animoca brands and bridging the gap between gaming and blockchain..   00:00:52 Bozena talks about the mobile gaming platform, GAMEE  00:04:15 Gaming through the global pandemic  00:05:33 GAMEE and Animoca Brands  00:08:10 Retrofitting games and building from scratch  00:09:16 How do you protect the games from cheaters?  00:11:55 GAMEE’s global userbase 00:14:42 Bridging the gap between gaming and blockchain  00:18:30 40 million gamers and rising  00:19:25 Hopping around metaverses  00:20:31 Thor’s metaverse  00:24:09 Final thoughts
Jul 21, 202225:08
Cudos Blockchain Network LIVE!

Cudos Blockchain Network LIVE!

Pete Hill talks with David Pugh-Jones the launch of The Cudos Blockchain Network. They cover a wide range of topics including pre and post launch parties, mainnet, sneak previews, merging worlds, our unique selling points and looking forward to some well-deserved sleep! 00:18 Back by popular demand: David and Pete discuss pre-launch. 05:04 Mainnet is here! What does it mean? 09:17 How to reach new audiences? 11:11 Addressing the dip in the crypto market… 14:39 Sneak previews? 17:05 The wait is over! Link in the description! 17:32 Events, pre & post launch! 19:21 Merging worlds… 20:36 Flipped interview: David asks Pete community questions. 24:22 Our Unique Selling Points! 28:50 One box does not fix all. 31:05 What happens to your information if a node goes down? Links: https://www.cudos.org/blog/cudos-mainnet-launch-the-road-ahead/
Jun 20, 202235:09
Darewise - A gaming evolution

Darewise - A gaming evolution

Pete Hill talks with Vincent Marty of Darewise about his upcoming triple A title, Life Beyond. Vincent explains how the game will evolve and grow and how players will earn through creating content that the whole community can enjoy.      Chapters:  00:01:12 Pete introduces Vincent Marty from Darewise  00:08:30 What does it take to build a triple A game?  00:10:33 What is the game’s narrative? 00:13:49 How can people contribute to the game?  00:18:00 Player choice and how the game could evolve. 00:18:30 Play and Earn’s evolving future  00:20:05 How Life Beyond avoids restricting players. 00:25:44 More details about the Open Alpha  00:27:02 What’s the work dynamic like at Darewise?  00:30:52 Vincent’s final thoughts    #darewise #freetoplay #playtoearn #nft #aaagame #crypto #blockchain #playercontracts #playerdriveneconomy #esl #esports #gameing #mmog #indiegames #metaverse #cudo #cudos #multiplayer #ingameeconomy #improbable #lifebeyond #game #scifi #sci-fi #playandearn #axieinfinity #pve #gamers #sim #simulation #avatar #avatars #earncrypto #nolooting
Jun 08, 202231:01
Special Edition: Insiders’ perspectives on Web3's future

Special Edition: Insiders’ perspectives on Web3's future

With our mainnet launch around the corner, the Cudos team took a breather to catch up for a special edition of CudosCast. In this episode, we have our team members - David Pugh-Jones, CMO; Kaitlin Argeaux, Events Manager; Nuno Pereira, VP of Partnerships and Pete Hill, VP of Corporate Development. The discussion was moderated by Dominique Cottrell, Head of Production at Cudos. The Cudos team is excited about what’s unfolding in the blockchain space with the heightened level of innovation. They discuss the new pool of developers who will help build the infrastructure for Web3 and look at how our decentralised cloud computing platform, Cudo Compute, can empower the users to earn passive income in a multi-billion dollar industry. The panelists discuss the possibilities of the Cudos network to power non-blockchain cases like artificial intelligence and deep learning, video rendering for films and beyond. It was a pleasure to have our team together in one place, sharing their thoughts on the Web3 and blockchain space as a whole. If you’re looking to stay up to date with the latest developments at Cudos, it’s not to be missed! Related blogs: How Cudos is powering the metaverse https://www.cudos.org/blog/how-cudos-is-powering-the-metaverse/ Earn passive income in times of inflation from your hardware https://www.cudos.org/blog/earn-passive-income-in-times-of-inflation-from-your-hardware/ Hardware capacity recycling and the future of computation https://www.cudos.org/blog/hardware-capacity-recycling-and-the-future-of-computation/ How Cudos is building the infrastructure needed for Web3 https://www.cudos.org/blog/how-cudos-is-building-the-infrastructure-needed-for-web3/ Website Links: Cuds website: https://www.cudos.org/ Cudo Compute website: https://www.cudocompute.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CUDOS_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cudos Telegram: https://t.me/cudostelegram #blockchain #crypto #cryptocurrency #decentralisation #cloudcomputing #compute #computing #developer #cudos #smartcontracts #smartcontract #cloud #technology #datacenter #cosmos #data #metaverse #NFTs #artificialintelligence #AI #machinelearning #web3 #cudoCompute #decentralisation
May 27, 202223:05
The end of NFT collectibles? Introducing NFT3.0

The end of NFT collectibles? Introducing NFT3.0

In today’s episode of CudosCast, we are joined by Stefania Barbaglio, Managing Director of Cassiopeia Services. Cassiopeia offers communication services as well as marketing and branding communication strategies for private and public companies as well financial organisations and leaders. Steffy talks about the death of NFT’s, how brands are attempting to enter the Metaverse, Elon Musk’s Twitter going opensource, and the inevitable introduction of regulations in Decentralized Finance. 00:00 Intro 01:50 Steffy’s Motivations 02:55 “NFT’s are dead” 06:15 Digital Identities 11:22 The Cudos Blockchain 14:30 Digital Identities and Metaverse Real-estate 16:08 Exciting Metaverse projects 17:46 Brands entering the Metaverse 24:00 Twitter, Web3 and Elon Musk 26:18 DeFi regulations and Ethereum 34:00 Lightening Network and Bitcoin 37:30 CBDC’s
May 27, 202239:35
AI and Decentralisation

AI and Decentralisation

In today's episode of the CudosCast, we are joined by Ian Gilmour, Managing Director at AI Forum. The AI Forum covers all significant AI research, news, opinions, videos, events and jobs covering multiple industries, use cases, technology, as well as AI governance and AI economics. Ian gives a detailed talk on how artificial intelligence is becoming entrenched in our everyday lives, the key trends that we’re likely to see when it comes to the adoption of the technology, and why AI is such an important ingredient when it comes to the Web3 movement!
Apr 22, 202201:02:33
Democratising your Data: Peer-to-peer local storage

Democratising your Data: Peer-to-peer local storage

In our latest episode of CudosCast, we are joined by our partners Ehsan Shariati and Kate Withers from Functionland. Functionland is replacing Cloud Storage and Service Subscription economy by introducing a new category of products, called Blockchain-Attached Storage. It creates value by auto-minting crypto for the users and allocating a share to the developers🚀 Cudos has partnered with Functionland, to support its decentralized storage networks. Cudos’ layer-one blockchain network will be utilized for file transactions, peer-to-peer payments, and rewards as part of the partnership🙌 Cudos will also provide Functionland with scalable computing from data center servers, gaming computers, and mining rigs💫 Pete, Kate, and Ehsan discuss their mission of democratising the way users own their data and how Cudos is doing the same for computing power, and how both projects are very complementary to each other🤝
Mar 16, 202237:43
 Finding blockchain solutions

Finding blockchain solutions

💫 In this week's episode of CudosCast, we are joined by George Spasov, Founder & Blockchain Architect at LimeChain & Cudos’ blockchain development partner 🤝 LimeChain helps businesses develop blockchain-powered solutions. Through their expertise in the field, the team use blockchain technology to build cutting-edge supply chain tracking tools, ERP integrations, and much more! Pete and George talk through some amazing past and present projects, what is involved in planning, researching and building software, that sometimes delaying a launch can be best for a project and its community, the Cosmos network, EVM capability and innovation within Crypto and Blockchain 🚧 CosmWasm Delivers Multi-Chain Smart Contracts for Cudos🔨 https://www.cudos.org/blog/cosmwasm-delivers-multi-chain-smart-contracts-for-cudos/ 🚧 Build a smart contract on the Cudos network: Part 3 — main business logic 🕸️ https://www.cudos.org/blog/build-a-smart-contract-on-the-cudos-network-part-3-main-business-logic/ 🔗 Show Links🔗 ✔️ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ ✔️ Cudo Compute website: https://www.cudocompute.com/ ✔️  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ ✔️  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ ✔️ Discord: https://discord.gg/cudos ✔️Telegram: https://t.me/cudostelegram #blockchain #cryptocurrency #decentralisation #cloudcomputing #crypto #cudos #cosmos #ATOM #earncudos #stakecudos #crypto #POS #proofofstake #validator #smartcontract #token #ERC20 #metaverse #compute #cloudcomputing #cloud #technology #datacenter
Mar 02, 202235:10
Monetising the Metaverse

Monetising the Metaverse

🚀 On today’s CudosCast, our host Pete Hill, chats with two guests from the metaverse space - Josh Jones, Co-founder and CEO, Cornucopias and Robert Greig, CEO, Cornucopias.  For those of you who don’t know, Cornucopias ‘The Island’ is a massive Play-To-Earn, Build-To-Earn, blockchain-based game, where players can be rewarded with and/or own land, properties and other NFT based assets with real-world value all by playing games in a fun and safe metaverse 🎮   In this episode, Josh and Robert discuss how their blockchain-based game bridges multiple worlds by bringing commerce in the games and real-world business applications with the metaverse side.  The duo touch upon emerging trends like 3D metaverse, gamification of the metaverse, incentivising gamers, and more. They hope that the metaverses of the future are decentralised, self-evolving, growing worlds that are interconnected.    As Play-To-Earn platforms like Cornucopias evolve, there is a need for a huge amount of digital infrastructure to run these metaverses and to render NFTs with high-quality graphics. As part of their partnership with Cudos, Cornucopias can access future scalable computing power for running games on their platform🤝🏻  Additionally, these metaverses will need distributed network with low latency, a gap that Cudos can fill with our decentralised cloud computing network🌐    🤝Cudos partners with play-to-earn platform Cornucopias on dynamic NFTs  🎮 https://www.cudos.org/blog/cudos-partners-with-play-to-earn-platform-cornucopias-on-dynamic-nfts/   🌌Why does the metaverse strengthen the case for a decentralised internet? 🕸️ https://www.cudos.org/blog/decentralised-cloud-computing-can-help-push-back-the-tide-of-e-waste/  Show Notes:     0:00 - Intro 2:52 - Who are ​​Cornucopias  6:26 - How does a gaming metaverse work?  11:34 - Development update  19:15 - User-generated content   20:42 - Main infrastructure of ​​Cornucopias  29:10 - Stats on running the metaverse  30:15 - How powerful does your device need to be to play?  32:55 - Tingo Partnership 36:21 -  What’s next for ​​Cornucopias  39:26 - Closing    🔗 Show Links🔗   ✔️ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/  ✔️ Cudo Compute website: https://www.cudocompute.com/  ✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/  ✔️ Discord: https://discord.gg/cudos  ✔️Telegram: https://t.me/cudostelegram  #playtoearn #blockchain #cryptocurrency #decentralisation #cloudcomputing #cudos #earncudos # #cloud #stakecudos #crypto #metaverse #compute #buildtoearn #learntoearn #cryptogames #nftgame #nftgaming
Feb 23, 202241:28
Cudo Compute - harnessing computing power to earn while you sleep

Cudo Compute - harnessing computing power to earn while you sleep

🚀 To kick off the new season of CudosCast, we are joined by Lee Norvall, Cudo Compute Product Owner.    With over two decades of experience in the cloud computing industry, Lee is confident that decentralised cloud computing platforms will address the user’s concerns around data ownership and privacy. 🌐    💫 The internet, as we know it today, does not necessarily serve the needs of what we will need in the future. Lee believes that compute will need to evolve for the infrastructure to work and support server needs of the metaverse and blockchain gaming.   📹CUDOS - The Global Compute Network  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZVwsUY639Y  🤝Cudos partners with blocz IO to drive decentralised compute adoption☁️ https://www.cudos.org/blog/cudos-partners-with-blocz-io-to-drive-decentralised-compute-adoption/  📱 Decentralised cloud computing can help push back the tide of e-waste 🗑️ https://www.cudos.org/blog/decentralised-cloud-computing-can-help-push-back-the-tide-of-e-waste/   Topics Covered:    What is compute?  Cudo Compute progression   Difference between Cudo & big public cloud   Supply partnerships  Security of Cudo Compute  The future of cloud computing    🔗 Show Links🔗  ✔️ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/  ✔️  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/  ✔️  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en  ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/  ✔️ Discord: https://discord.gg/cudos  ✔️Telegram: https://t.me/cudostelegram #blockchain #cryptocurrency #decentralisation #cloudcomputing #cudos #earncudos #stakecudos #crypto #POS #staking #crypto #stake #proofofstake #validator #metaverse #compute #cloudcomputing #cloud #technology #bigdata #datacenter
Feb 16, 202227:06
Building space infrastructure with decentralised cloud computing

Building space infrastructure with decentralised cloud computing

🎙️ In today's episode of Cudos Cast, we sit down with Zdravko Dimitrov of Sfera Technologies.   We talk about the growing commercialisation of space ✨ highlighted by the adventures of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk and solving the issues around building technologies up there 🌛 Cudos and Sfera Technologies announced a global strategic partnership bringing computation support to Sfera’s decentralised space data infrastructure, Ephemeris. The alliance will simplify complexities and significantly lower costs in the space industry. 👉🏽 Let us know if you are interested in hearing more about Space as the new frontier!  Drop us a note in the comments below! 👇 📲 Read about Cudos - Sfera Technologies Partnership 👉 https://bit.ly/3LaB4Sm 💻 What is Cudo Compute? 🕸️ - https://bit.ly/3s53q7G Shownotes: 00:00 - Intro 🔗 Show Links🔗 ✔️ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ ✔️ Website: https://www.cudos.org/ ✔️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CUDOS_ ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ ✔️ Discord: https://discord.gg/cudos ✔️ Telegram: https://t.me/cudostelegram #blockchain #cryptocurrency #decentralisation #cloudcomputing #cudos #earncudos #stakecudos #crypto #metaverse #POS #spaceinfrastructure #cloudcomputingforspace
Feb 02, 202233:32
Community Questions

Community Questions

In today's episode of Cudos Cast, we sit down with Ethan Illingworth our Blockchain Product Manager, and answer some of the questions our Cudos Community have sent through.     🚀Address mapping tool available for Cudos Token migration  👉 https://www.cudos.org/blog/address-mapping-tool-available-for-cudos-token-migration/   Timecodes:  00:00 - Intro  01:25 - Update on Cudos Mainnet   04:16 - Address Mapping  05:38 - How do Cudos shape the ecosystem of NFT's  10:00 - Metaverse/Gaming developments on Cudos 12:59 - The future for Cudos Partnerships  16:54 - The Roadmap for Staking 20:05 - Cudos listing on new exchanges 24:00 - Selling NFT's on the launch of Mainnet  26:00 -  Smart contract clauses     🔗 Show Links🔗  ✔️ Mapping walkthrough : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynsTZFoydMU&t=1s ✔️ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ ✔️  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ ✔️  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ Links:  AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Jan 24, 202232:25
Chainlayer: A blockchain staking provider

Chainlayer: A blockchain staking provider

The Cudos Cast is joined by Peter van Mourik, the CEO and Co-Founder of Chainlayer; a blockchain services company and recent addition to the Cudos validator network.   We discuss the difference between proof of work and proof of stake, what is a validator, NFTs and the Metaverse.  
Dec 27, 202133:53
Online shopping with Crypto

Online shopping with Crypto

On this episode of the CudosCast, we are joined by Shopping.io’s chief communications officer, Matthew Harper.   We have recently announced a partnership with shopping.io enabling all of our loyal CUDOS holders with a way to spend their CUDOS (and other cryptos) with retailers including Amazon and Ebay. Show Notes:  00:03:10 Overview of shopping.io 00:08:36 The Metaverse: how long do we wait, and the experiences we could have 00:16:42 Crypto criteria for shopping.io 00:17:46 The possibility of bigger companies accepting crypto as payment 00:23:48 E-commerce Utility 00:25:22 The Objective and utility of shopping.io token 00:27:00 Using NFT’s to purchase good and coming regulation Show Links:  Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Dec 20, 202132:43
Into the Cosmos

Into the Cosmos

On today’s CudosCast, we are joined by David Park, cofounder and director of marketing for Cosmostation, who recently joined the Cudos network as one of our lead validators. Links: Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Dec 13, 202129:05
Validating a blockchain network

Validating a blockchain network

In this episode, we chat with Jeroen Develter of Audit.one who recently joined the Cudos network as one of our lead validators.  We cover the role validators play in a network, proof of stake and proof of work and much more! Show Notes:  [00:05:58] The link between Audit.one and Persistence One [00:11:00] Proof of stake evolutionary or revolutionary? [00:16:46] The return on Staking [00:26:40] The security of Proof of Stake [00:32:26] Audit.on as staking as a service provider? Links:  Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Dec 06, 202144:25
Is Esports the perfect use case for web 3?

Is Esports the perfect use case for web 3?

Oliver Weingarten, the founder and CEO of LDN UTD joins the Cudos Cast! LDN UTD is an esports organisation that joins esports and gaming 🕹️ with health and well-being.  They have recently partnered with the Mayor of London and other outreach groups including the Rio Ferdinand Foundation.   Show Notes:  00:00:32  Oliver's background   00:03:02  What is LDN UTD    00:10:55  The current number of gamers   00:18:42  A vision for LDN UTD   00:20:56  The need for tech education   00:26:37  How quickly esport competition will appear within the Metaverse Links:  Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Nov 29, 202133:43
Cudo: A glimpse into the future

Cudo: A glimpse into the future

We are introducing our brand new Chief Marketing Officer!    David Pugh-Jones has begun shaping a new path using his extensive experience in marketing, we are pleased to introduce and welcome David into our community.    Take a listen and hear about DPJ's experience and how he will help to shape our 2022!   Show Notes:  [00:01:50] Introducing David Pugh-Jones [00:04:13] The attraction of working in the Blockchain world [00:07:32] The impact of Blockchain technology [00:17:23] Internal growth and the plans for Cudo [00:24:40] Brand partnership and Alliances Links:  David's Twitter: @davidpj Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Nov 22, 202130:14
Ultra: Building an industry leading entertainment platform with Blockchain

Ultra: Building an industry leading entertainment platform with Blockchain

In this episode, with talk with Ultra, who are leading the entertainment industry using blockchain tech.  Show Notes:  [00:05:31] How Ultra is leading the entertainment industry through Blockchain [00:10:37] The reason behind steam blocking …? [00:13:39] Ultra’s vision [00:19:33] The number of play to earn games available on Ultra [00:23:20] AAA games entering the play to earn arena [00:25:17] Interesting initiatives Ultra are looking at to help the user experience [00:33:26] The entertainment market [00:39:06] How is the Metaverse and gaming mixing  Links: Dotmoovs website: https://dotmoovs.com/ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Nov 15, 202147:41
Blockchain Gaming

Blockchain Gaming

On this episode, we are joined by Pedro, Ricardo and Salomé from Dotmoovs, a play2earn that connects physical activity with NFTs via a platform that allows anyone to challenge each other in various freestyle sports.   Show Notes:  [00:06:02] the Dotmoovs vision and purpose [00:11:04] The impact Facebooks rebrand could have on the gaming world [00:15:19] How AI is integrated and utilized [00:30:22] NFT's and game playing [00:34:12] Dotmoovs and Cudos connection. Cross-chain strategies to gain exposure [00:36:41] Challenge between Dotmoovs and Cudos Community Links:  Dotmoovs website: https://dotmoovs.com/ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Nov 08, 202140:20
Blockchain and The Rainforests

Blockchain and The Rainforests

In this episode, we chat with Susan Oh and Duncan Murray, two individuals that are using blockchain technology to save our planet!  Covering NFTs, the emergence of crypto and how to avoid scams, this episode is packed with useful takeaways and insights into how blockchain can be harnessed to help to save our planet.    Show Notes:  [00:10:37] how NFTs can help preserve the rainforest [00:17:01] Current research and development process with NFTs and preservation [00:21:32] Opportunity presented with Semi-fungible tokens [00:23:17] NFT and animal conservation [00:28:08] Why to get involved in impact projects [00:35:20] Mainstream adoption of crypto and the stabilizing influence of Defi and Stablecoins [00:43:20] Adoption [00:46:23] Crypto scams and how to avoid them [00:55:21] Will blockchain save our planet Links:  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Nov 01, 202158:08
The Oracle has spoken: How to feed data into the blockchain

The Oracle has spoken: How to feed data into the blockchain

In this episode, what chat to Dave from API3 about what exactly a data oracle is, the benefits of a ‘data provider operated’ model, how a data oracle provides ensure the security and legitimacy of the data being fed into dApps and broader questions on web 3 and the future.  This technical episode will give you deeper insight and understanding into some of these key terms.   Show Notes:  [00:01:41] What is API3 [00:03:24] Data oracle services in blockchain [00:11:50] The oracle problem [00:13:22] Getting data on chain [00:17:23] How to ensure the accuracy of data [00:23:20] What markets and topics are covered by the data providers [00:24:29] The fast growth of decentralization [00:26:12] How long to the full transition to web 3 [00:32:04] The network effect and API3 Links:  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Oct 25, 202136:00
Selecting a Crypto Exchange

Selecting a Crypto Exchange

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Cudos Cast!  In this episode, we chat with Maria from StealthEX - an instant cryptocurrency exchange.  We talk about the rise of cryptocurrency exchanges and what sets StealthEX apart from the crowd, why user experience is so important, trends in Defi, NFTs and of course, regulation. Links:  Maria Carola: https://twitter.com/CryptoBanshee StealthEX twitter: https://twitter.com/StealthEX_io Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Oct 20, 202144:10
Turning the Tables: Lessons learned from Season 1

Turning the Tables: Lessons learned from Season 1

In this episode, Pete reflects with producer Dominique on the highlights of the past 13 episodes of the Cudos Cast.  They discuss Twitter's crypto tipping service, harnessing the power of geothermal energy, where the world of NFTS could take us and what the future may hold for us in the Metaverse.   This is the perfect round-up of Season 1 ready for Season 2!  [00:05:41] Tipping on Twitter [00:07:51] Highlights from season 1 [00:11:18] Key take away from the last 13 episodes [00:17:56] Why it would take Facebook a longer time to develop their Metaverse than a smaller company [00:23:15] Things to keep an eye on in the next few months [00:29:24] Harnessing the power of volcanos [00:34:35] Getting the Cudos Community involved in the Cudos Cast [00:35:26] The possibilities open to us in the Metaverse
Oct 10, 202101:21:20
Project Artemis Community Q&A

Project Artemis Community Q&A

In this episode, we answer questions from the Cudos Community.    We cover topics around ERC20 tokens, what happens to them once the testnet is launched, who can be a validator, and the ever-present topic of Gas Fees.  Take a listen and keep updated with the most recent Cudos developments! Show Notes: 00:02:15 The stages of a testnet 00:03:37 Stage One of the testate 00:04:18 The best way to join the community 00:05:17 Is the testnet open to all 00:06:07 What make project Artemis so special 00:08:48 Do testnet Cudos have any value 00:09:46 Can ERC20 tokens be staked 00:10:26 What happens to the ERC20 token once the mainnet is launched 00:14:51 Gas Fees on the Cudos Mainnet 00:16:26 Who can become a validator Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Oct 04, 202119:29
Connecting the community one block at a time

Connecting the community one block at a time

In this episode, the Cudos Cast sit down with James Bowater and discuss the evolution and development of cryptocurrencies and defi in general, the big tech oligarchs as we know them today and we talk about the overall big picture for blockchain technology and the vision for Africa and how this space can be developed and enhanced by these new evolutions and advancements to technology. Show Notes:  [00:19:15] discussing the evolution and development of cryptocurrencies and defi in general [00:24:46] Big tech oligarchs [00:25:51] The big picture and a vision for Africa [00:30:37] Building bridges to connect the blockchain community [00:37:07] Awards ceremony coming up [00:44:55] The different types of awards that are going out Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Sep 27, 202152:45
What is a public Testnet?

What is a public Testnet?

Summary: In this episode 11 bonus edition with Ethan. Illingworth our very own head of product for blockchain at kudos, we talk about project Artemis: our four-phase test net public test net. We dive into: What is project Artemis? Where did the name come from? What is the difference between a public test and private test net; What is the purpose of this new public test?  We also talk about the benefits of bridging with Ethereum, and that, regardless of the coins, the huge advantages of being able to move assets between two separate blockchains Ethan explains some of the tasks that participants in the testnet can do, and what incentives will be available for each of these tasks. Ethan highlights that this is a fantastic opportunity for developers to get in early and be part of the network.   So stay tuned to this next phase in the Cudos Community. Show Notes: [00:04:39] What is project Artemis [00:07:22] The purpose behind a public test net [00:09:08] Who will have access to the Test Net [00:10:42] What participants will be able to do on the Testnet [00:18:24] Other incentives for Developers [00:18:39] What is next after project Artemis [00:20:20] The benefit of an Ethereum Bridge Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Sep 20, 202125:24
Blockchain: A disruptive factor

Blockchain: A disruptive factor

In this episode of the Cudos Cast, we chat about the disruptive nature of Blockchain and AMD’s strategy for blockchain. We dive into NFTs and how NFT’s can be integrated into an ecosystem. We then shift the focus to Eth 2.0 and how it is moving to full proof of stake, the increased demand for hardware in the market, and balancing the demand and politics between miners and gamers. Show Notes:  [00:04:38] Blockchain as a disrupting factor to the industry [00:10:40] AMD’s strategy on Blockchain [00:18:12] Other applications that can boost AMDs value to the gaming base [00:20:24] Ethereum 2.0 as a threat? [00:24:55] Balancing the political landscape between miners and gamers [00:31:55] Earning passive income from Hardware Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Sep 07, 202135:12
Into the Metaverse

Into the Metaverse

The Metaverse is a hot topic in Cryptoland right now and in this episode, we chat with Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca delving into what exactly is a Metaverse, the role NFTs play and what all this means for the future of technology and society!     Show Notes:  [00:01:19] What is the Metaverse [00:07:11] How NFTs are linked to the Metaverse [00:10:48] Explaining the current NFT explosion [00:17:29] Facebooks Metaverse [00:24:34] The impact the Metaverse will have on society [00:33:53] A Vision of the Metaverse in 20 years Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Aug 30, 202142:37
 How Hollywood is making Crypto mainstream

How Hollywood is making Crypto mainstream

In episode 8 of the CudosCast, we talk with Chris Martin and Mike Pennell about their new series HODL, a TV series inspired by the Blockchain and Crypto world.   We discuss the new world technologies, like NFTs that they are introducing and applying to the Hollywood realm.   Show Notes:  [00:05:05] The story behind HODL [00:08:07] The inspiration behind the story [00:12:26] How creating a security token can address funding issues in Hollywood [00:17:00] Looking into the reasons why Crypto has taken so long to go into a series [00:21:25] What other tech are you looking to bring into the HODL arena [00:23:50] the utility token and Partnerships within HODL [00:29:00] The longterm vision of Sator 00:29:50 the technology partners working Sator [00:34:00] Release date of HODL Links:  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Aug 23, 202137:24
Is blockchain creating diversity?

Is blockchain creating diversity?

Lavinia is the founder and host of Women in Blockchain Talks, an advocate for inclusivity and diversity beyond just gender. We discuss the subject in relevance to the blockchain industry, along with Lavinia's area of expertise in financial well-being and financial mindfulness. [00:08:20] The vision for Women in Blockchain Talks [00:14:08] The focus of a Women in Blockchain event [00:17:55] Where the future can lead in the Blockchain world [00:34:26] Is Blockchain Technology accessible to all backgrounds [00:37:24] The Risks involved with Blockchain Technology [00:41:58] Using Blockchain Technology for Financial Wellness [00:47:20] Financial Mindfullness [00:56:15] The pro’s and con’s of Blockchain Technology Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/ Women in Blockchain Talks: https://womeninblockchaintalks.com/
Aug 16, 202101:01:33
What's Next for Cloud Computing?

What's Next for Cloud Computing?

Today on the Cudos Cast, we talk with Sophie Brown from THG hosting.  We cover current and future Blockchain trends, greener Blockchain Tech consumption, cryptocurrency and diversity and inclusion in the Blockchain space.   Show Notes:  [00:01:38] What is THG [00:07:25] THG vertical targeting [00:10:11] Discussion around Business Model Style of THG [00:13:01] How Cloud and internet services have evolved over the last few years. [00:15:46] Current consumer trends in Blockchain [00:18:44] Moving towards greener energy-consuming regions [00:20:57] Using decentralized services [00:22:26] What is THG position on Cryptocurrency [00:24:15] The future of Blockchain looks like [00:27:38] Diversity and Inclusion in Blockchain Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Aug 09, 202133:01
Why do we need Stablecoins?

Why do we need Stablecoins?

On today's CudosCast we talk with SJ Park from Terra.  We cover his background in traditional finance and his leap into the world of DeFi.  Technically we go into details on what a stablecoin is, why a stablecoin would be used instead of a fiat currency given that they are pegged to the same value and then we discuss several use cases for a stablecoin and so much more!  We also announce our exciting partnership between Cudos and Terra and the reasoning behind it.  Check out the full episode to hear more!  Show Notes:  [00:01:40] What is TerraForm Labs [00:05:10] Stable coin definitions and why it is useful [00:11:49] Example of use cases for Stable Coin [00:14:18] what makes UST different from other stable coins [00:17:51] Special Cudos Cast announcement on partnerships that is happening! [00:18:26] Why build on the Cosmos SDK architecture [00:19:57] Going into the tool used for the Cosmos Ecosystem [00:24:25] Talking through IBC and what this means for Defi [00:31:55] What the benefits are of a Terra and Cudos alignment Links:  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Aug 02, 202134:14
Lights, Camera, Crypto

Lights, Camera, Crypto

Today we sit down with Ted Byron Baybutt a London filmmaker, whose film 'Slammer' is a Sci-Fi thriller.  We chat about what it is like to film during a pandemic, diversity, and inclusion onset and, of course, cryptocurrency and potentially using NFTs in film! Show Notes:  [00:09:15] The inspiration behind slammer [00:13:17] How difficult is shooting a film during a pandemic [00:16:50] The casting process for a low budget film [00:19:42] The importance of diversity in casting [00:24:54] The inspiration behind adding crypto to films plot [00:30:25] Commercialising film [00:31:30] NFTS in film Slammer Film Links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slammerfilm Twitter: https://twitter.com/slammerfilm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slammerfilm Youtube:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCqMvPmxHkwiUL2K9oXW7dRw Cudo Venture Links:  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Jul 26, 202147:12
Q&A Staking Session

Q&A Staking Session

This episode is dedicated to answering the Cudo Communities' questions around the upcoming Staking launch. Show Notes: [00:02: 05 ] what is the difference between Cudos ERC20 staking and Cudo Native Coin staking [00:04:25] what will Cudo holder have to do when Staking main net goes live and staking transitions to the Cudos native coin [00:07:32] What is the APR for Cudos ERC20 Staking [00:10:00] What is the APR for Cudos native coins going to be [[00:12:30] As a token holder, when can I delegate my tokens to a validator [00:13:06] Why have the staking reward bonuses and staking contract terms been removed [00:17:07] Does the removal of terms run the risk of that value not being locked into the network [00:18:35] Clarification on the change in APR [00:22:26] How to become a Validator on the Ethereum contract [00:24:10] Clarification around the different stages [00:25:37] During the Somniorum stage, will validators receive staking rewards and transaction fees [00:27:39] Details around Ingenii main net Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Jul 22, 202130:59
The Stakes are high: How to passively earn from blockchain networks

The Stakes are high: How to passively earn from blockchain networks

Today, we chat with Joan Garcia i Tormo, Head of Data & Research here at Cudos.  He joins us to offer insight into the world of blockchain staking, what it means, the economics of staking and most importantly… how you can passively grow your crypto holdings. Show Notes:  [00:03:36] Review of what Staking is [00:04:25] Staking accelerating mainstream adoption [00:08:14] Would Bitcoin ever move to proof of stake [00:11:43] What is the reason behind the difference in APR prices between newer projects and older, established projects [00:20:06] Burning in Ethereum [00:21:33] The Risks involved [00:29:19] The difference between tokens and coins [00:38:03] Changing Tokens for Coins Links:  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Jul 19, 202141:47
Blockchain and Sustainability.... is it an oxymoron, or a reality?

Blockchain and Sustainability.... is it an oxymoron, or a reality?

A very warm welcome to the Cudos community! This is the first Cudos podcast and I'm your host Pete Hill. Our guest on the podcast today is none other than our very own CEO of Cudo Mr. Matt Hawkins. Matt plans to raise over $1 billion for charities using spare computing power and with his unique decentralized cloud computing solution and ecosystem, Cudos.  Cudo,  the parent company is a global leading provider of monetization applications for global users. It's creating a cleaner, more equitable world by making use of billions of dollars of underutilized hardware from around the world, and then redistributing it for the betterment of communities and organizations. Here's what we covered:  00:06:35 The critical importance of sustainability 00:09:59 What ‘proof of work’ vs ‘proof of stake’ and which is greener 00:14:00 Where the name Byzantine Fault came from and what it is 00:15:03 Ethereum 2.0 00:19:46 Blockchain politics: is staking an example of the rich get richer, the poor get poorer 00:25:05 Elon, his influence in the crypto space and how China is involved 00:32:14 El Salvador and bitcoin legal tender 00:37:33 What does a country need in place to adopt altcoin as legal tender 00:40:51 Is mining ‘green’, can it be ‘green’ Links:  Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/
Jul 10, 202146:32