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From No Crypto To Know Crypto started with one goal: To educate others and help new people start to understand the importance of cryptocurrency, open and decentralized blockchains, and related technologies that will positively impact the world. We will feature people and projects that are doing their part to onboard new people into the space and solve problems that will foster global adoption.
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Episode 162: Crypto As A Tool For Global Change, With Luke Stokes
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
In this episode of "From No Crypto To Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne hosts Luke Stokes, a long-term contributor to the FIO Protocol and a board member. Luke shares his journey in the crypto space, emphasizing his passion for decentralized technologies as tools for freedom. He talks about his involvement in various crypto communities and projects, including Hive, EOS, and FIO. Luke is particularly excited about the potential for blockchain technology to replace traditional methods of achieving consensus. Luke mentions the Libre Wallet as a frictionless experience for onboarding new users to crypto. The conversation touches on the importance of making cryptocurrency more accessible and user-friendly, aiming for a tipping point in global adoption.
Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: https://fio.net/
Learn more about Libre: https://www.libre.org/
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Episode 161: Revolutionizing Capital Raising With Raze
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this episode, Blockchain Wayne hosts Brian Anderson, the founder of Raze. Brian shares his journey, emphasizing his background in startups and his transition into the blockchain and crypto space. He highlights his experiences with startups, both in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, and his role in raising millions of dollars in these areas. Brian introduces Raze as a fundraising platform that leverages blockchain technology to streamline the capital deployment and fundraising process, positioning it as a fintech or software-as-a-service platform rather than a crypto company. The goal is to solve current issues and problems in the fundraising space, making the process more efficient and less archaic. Overall, the episode sheds light on the evolution of Raze and its mission to revolutionize the private market space by facilitating easier, faster, and cheaper capital-raising processes for startups, thereby fostering a more inclusive and efficient ecosystem for both investors and startups.
Learn more about Raze: https://raze.finance/
To learn more about FIO: https://www.fioprotocol.io/
Manage your FIO Handle or get yours at: https://fio.id/
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
In this episode of "From No Crypto To Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne interviews Tim Williamson from NieuxCo at the New Society venue. Tim shares his journey from a tech background to fostering entrepreneurship in New Orleans through various initiatives including the Idea Village, which he founded and ran for 16 years. The discussion revolves around the launch of the New Society Collective, a project that merges art and technology, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the New Orleans community.
The initiative is not just another NFT project; it represents the evolution of 25 years of community building, aiming to position New Orleans at the forefront of the Web3, blockchain, and AI revolution. Tim emphasizes the ripe opportunity present in New Orleans, with a strong support ecosystem and recent successes in entrepreneurship. The episode highlights the vibrant culture of New Orleans and the potential for a symbiotic relationship between this rich culture and emerging technologies.
Learn more about NieuxCo: https://www.nieux.co/
To learn more about FIO: https://www.fioprotocol.io/
Manage your FIO Handle or get yours at: https://fio.id/
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
In this episode of "From No Crypto To Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne hosts Aaron Basi, the Head of Product at IoTeX. Aaron shares his journey from being a blockchain enthusiast during his university days to becoming a product analyst in the hardware and software industry, and later venturing into the crypto space with IoTeX. Aaron emphasizes the potential growth in the number of smart devices, predicting that devices will be the primary users of blockchain in the future, outnumbering humans. He illustrates this with the increasing number of smart devices in homes, from smartwatches to refrigerators, all of which could potentially be integrated into the blockchain for various functionalities, including secure and transparent maintenance systems.
Towards the end, the conversation shifts to the potential integration of FIO handles with devices, facilitating easier and error-free transactions between devices and individuals. Aaron envisions a future where each device could have a unique handle, simplifying transactions and interactions in the connected home ecosystem.
Learn more about IOTEX: https://iotex.io/
To learn more about FIO: https://www.fioprotocol.io/
Manage your FIO Handle or get yours at: https://fio.id/
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Episode 158: Redefining Seed Phrase Security with Xecret
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
In the podcast "From No Crypto To Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne interviews AJ and Andrew from Zecret. AJ, the founder, and Andrew, the lead developer, discuss Xecret's innovative solution to securely store cryptocurrency seed phrases. Instead of traditional methods, Xecret transforms seed phrases into a series of QR codes, requiring only a threshold of these codes for recovery. This method ensures enhanced security against potential hacks. Wayne emphasizes the importance of user-friendly crypto solutions, sharing a personal story about the challenges of seed phrase storage. The episode highlights Xecret's unique approach to decentralizing and securing seed phrase storage.
Learn more about Xecret at https://xecret.io/ and use coupon code 5OFF to save $5 on the 3 slice solution.
See the comparison grid discussed during the episode here: https://xecret.io/best-seed-phrase-storage-products-comparison.html
To learn more about FIO: https://www.fioprotocol.io/
Manage your FIO Handle or get yours at : https://fio.id/
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Episode 157: The Future of Verifiable Data and Credentials With Dock.io
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this episode of "From No Crypto To Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne interviews Nick Lambert from Dock.io. Nick shares his journey into the crypto space, starting with his involvement in a decentralized storage startup in 2013. He draws parallels between the early days of the internet and the current state of blockchain adoption, emphasizing the importance of incentivization mechanisms. Dock.io's primary mission is to address the challenge of data trustworthiness online. In today's digital age, verifying data, such as educational qualifications or professional credentials, is cumbersome and often unreliable. Dock provides a solution by allowing businesses to make claims about data in a verifiable manner. This not only streamlines processes like recruitment but also ensures data accuracy. In essence, Dock.io aims to revolutionize data verification, ensuring that information online is both trustworthy and easily verifiable, thus enhancing user experience and data security.
Learn more about Dock: https://www.dock.io/
To learn more about FIO: https://www.fioprotocol.io/ To explore FIO Wallet for your project, email us at sales@fioprotocol.io
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Episode 156: Bridging The Gap From Web2 to Web3 With Metakeep
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
In this episode of "From No Crypto To Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne hosts Naga Samineni, the founder of MetaKeep. Naga, who previously worked on significant projects at Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook, discusses his journey into the blockchain space. He emphasizes the importance of user experience in the crypto world, noting that while blockchain offers immense value, its adoption is hindered by complex onboarding processes.
MetaKeep's primary goal is to achieve 100% blockchain adoption by eliminating the friction users face when creating wallets. Naga highlights the need for a seamless transition from Web2 to Web3, where users don't have to think about the technicalities of creating and managing wallets. He compares the current state of blockchain adoption to the early days of the internet, where users had to go through AOL or CompuServe to access the web.
With MetaKeep, the idea is to make blockchain as ubiquitous and easy to access as broadband internet. The episode also delves into MetaKeep's partnership with FIO to launch the FIO wallet, which aims to simplify blockchain interactions for gamers. Naga sees immense potential in the gaming sector, where a seamless and user-friendly wallet experience can enhance gamers' interactions in the Web3 space.
To learn more about Metakeep: https://metakeep.xyz/
To learn more about FIO: https://www.fioprotocol.io/
To explore FIO Wallet for your project, email us at sales@fioprotocol.io
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Episode 155: Simplifying the Crypto Experience with Tim Tully from Zelcore
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
This podcast episode features Tim Tully from Zelcore, a platform that aims to simplify the user experience in the crypto space. Tim, with a 30+ year career in traditional finance, discusses his transition into decentralized finance, driven by his belief in the need for a re-platforming of the financial backend. Zelcore is described as more than just a wallet, supporting over 70 blockchains and providing a single platform for users to manage their assets. The conversation emphasizes the need for simplicity and user-friendliness in the crypto space, arguing that the industry is currently too complex for the average user. Zelcore aims to take the complexity out and make it simple for people to use. The podcast also touches on the future of wallets, hinting at the idea of smart wallets that automatically handle transactions on the most appropriate chain without the user having to worry about the specifics.
Learn more about Zelcore: https://zelcore.io/
Manage your FIO Handle or get yours: https://fio.id/
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Episode 154: Demystifying Crypto and Building Communities, With Alty
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
In this episode of "From No Crypto to Know Crypto," host Blockchain Wayne invites Liran Peretz, a key figure from Alty, to share his unique journey. Liran brings a fresh perspective to the table, fueled by his passion for building communities in the tech industry. The conversation revolves around Alty, an all-in-one platform backing the world’s best crypto communities, and its mission, providing listeners with an in-depth understanding of the organization's objectives and strategies.
Learn more about Alty and start using it today: https://alty.com
Manage your FIO Handle or get yours at : https://fio.id/
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Episode 153: All Will Be Revealed, With The Rev3al Team
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
In this episode of "From No Crypto to Know Crypto," Blockchain Wayne hosts a riveting discussion with the Rev3al team, including co-founder and CVO Adam Russell, CMO Tony Morera, and COO Alex Nace. The team delves into their rich backgrounds in cybersecurity, blockchain, and the Web3 space, shedding light on their collective mission to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 with safety and security at the forefront. The conversation is infused with their palpable excitement for the future of blockchain and the Web3.
Learn more about Rev3al at: https://rev3al.io/
Manage your FIO Handle or get yours at : https://fio.id/