Consensus 2024 by Coindesk Sponsored by Unicoin

The important role of market makers and fair price discovery with Wesley Pryor, Founder of Acheron Trading

Remy Blaire is joined by Wesley Pryor, Founder of Archeron Trading live from Consensus 2024 presented by Coindesk. In the past year, crypto has established itself as a true asset class that has garnered institutional respect and interest. Pryor gives his perspective on the importance of market makers and transparency in how we assess the impact they have on the industry as a whole. Additionally, the pair discuss the current crypto market cycle and the positive impact of progress made towards spot Ethereum ETF approvals.

Blockchain technology and the importance of clear regulations with Robin O’Connell, CEO of Enterprise at Uphold

Remy Blaire is sits down with Robin O'Connell, CEO of Enterprise at Uphold, one of the largest retail wallets in the crypto space. The pair discuss the foundational elements of the Uphold platform. O'Connell gives his perspective on how Uphold is creating innovative new products allowing users to utilize blockchain technology and interact with the transition into Web3. Additionally, O'Connell stresses the importance of creating a clear regulatory framework in the space as this will allow business to innovate, build, and grow in a compliant manner.

The ethics and current state of technological innovation with Fabian Gompf, CEO of The Web3 Foundation

Remy Blaire sits down with Fabian Gompf, CEO of The Web3 Foundation, live from Consensus 2024 presented by Coindesk. The future of Web3 is currently being built out in terms of regulatory framework and proper deployment of new technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. Gompf details the importance of software engineering and how the Web3 Foundation is creating a foundation of information for businesses, organizations, and individuals to interact with as the internet continues to evolve. Additionally, Gompf tells his concerns associated with technological innovation and the importance of ethical responsibility.

Financial literacy in the digital age with Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of The Blockchain Foundation

Remy Blaire sits down with Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of The Blockchain Foundation to discuss the aim of The Blockchain Foundation. The Blockchain Foundation is a 5013(c) regulated organization that is focused on advocacy and education surrounding blockchain policy, regulation, and general information. Mesidor places an emphasis on providing foundational education, such as in depth-research reports, to provide consumers with information regarding the emerging topic of digital assets, crypto, and more. As the digital age dawns upon us, Mesidor and The Blockchain Foundation will be at the forefront of education in the sector.

3IQ and innovation in the crypto space with Pascal St. Jean, President of 3IQ Group

Remy Blaire sits down with Pascal St. Jean, President of 3IQ Group, to discuss the companies recent partnership with Coindesk Indices. 3IQ has been a consistent innovator within the crypto space and St. Jean describes the companies intent to launch a multi-asset ETF. The company is focused on creating new financial products while also increasing their global scope. As financial services continues to advance, 3IQ will continue to innovate in the defi product space while also providing investors opportunities within digital asset investing.

Innovation in decentralized finance with Maredith Hannon, Head of Business Development and Digital Assets at Wisdom Tree

Remy Blaire sits down with Maredith Hannon, Head of Business Development and Digital Assets at Wisdom Tree,  from Consensus 2024 to discuss how WisdomTree is exploring new opportunities within digital, and real world assets. Hannon gives her perspective on the modern landscape for democratization and innovation within decentralized finance.

The modern creator economy with Solo Ceesay, CEO and Founder of Calaxy

Remy Blaire sits down with Solo Ceesay, CEO and Founder of Calaxy, from Consensus 2024. They discuss the state of the current creator economy and recent advancements. Ceesay describes how creator's are utilizing the underlying technology of Calaxy to innovate how they monetize their content including digital storefronts that interact with pre-built user wallets.

Modern approaches to data privacy with Sebastian Rodriguez Cabrera, VP of Product, Polygon ID at Polygon Labs

Remy blaire sits down with Sebastian Rodriguez Cabrera, VP of Product, Polygon ID at Polygon Labs. Polygon Labs is a creative software solutions studio that creates innovative content and data solutions for media companies. The pair discuss privacy in the digital age and ideal solutions for empowering technology users as well as exploring the current landscape of data protection, the challenges faced by technology users, and the implications of privacy breaches.

Bullish on the future of blockchain and defi with AnthonyMoro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation

Remy Blaire is joined by Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation to discuss revelations in the blockchain industry since the last Consensus. The company creates cases utilizing blockchain technology such as credit lending, private funding, and receivables. Moro describes the regulatory environment in crypto as incredibly optimistic because business leaders and innovators now have a semblance of what a clear framework will look like going forward. Additionally, he explains the difference between the hype surrounding blockchain and crypto. Blockchain technology has the potential to create a new framework for financial service infrastructure, reducing the need for intermediaries that take fees, and crypto as a potential value storage and new financial network.

Using blockchain to build a sustainable future with Sunny Lu, CEO of Vechain

Remy Blaire is joined by Sunny Lu, CEO of Vechain to discuss Vechain's role in the industry. The company was one of the earliest innovators in the blockchain space. Vechain had major clients such as Givenchy, Walmart, H&M, providing the companies supply chain and sustainability management. Lu details how his company has innovated the technology industry using the capabilities of blockchain. Vechain wants to bridge the gap between sustainability, everyday life, and also the financial industry. A sustainable economy is more than just profit and blockchain will help generate returns while also impacting the environment in a positive manner.

The current landscape of crypto’s regulatory framework with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy & Government Affairs at TRM Labs

Remy Blaire sits down with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy & Government Affairs at TRM Labs, broadcasting from Consensus 2024 in Austin, TX. The crypto regulatory landscape has made immense strides forward this path month. There is room for optimism within the crypto community as spot Ethereum ETF's are inching closer to approval and how global markets such as Dubai, Singapore, and Europe, are pushing the needle forward for domestic innovation. Additionally, Redbord shares how a clear framework will allow for business and innovation to flourish.

Creating safe data practices using crypto and AI with Jessica Darmoni, Founder of Title Connection

Remy Blaire is joined by Jessica Darmoni, Founder of Title Connection, from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas. The implementation of social media into everyday life has created safety concerns for kids on these platforms. Problems have arisen in the way in which data is verified in a private and secure manner. Darmoni gives her perspective on how crypto and blockchain will create future opportunities to implement a safe way for kids to use the not only social media, but also the internet. The management and risk mitigation of data will undoubtedly be an important topic going forward. How will crypto and AI adhere to data compliance in the future?