David Schneider from Lit Protocol joins us on board the Good Ship SS Tomorrow, where he discusses the mission of making the internet a better place for all by focusing on digital ownership and decentralised web technologies. Lit Protocol is a distributed key management network that enables programmable signing and encryption without a central controller.

The development of web-free technology is progressing, but it is an infrastructural problem that requires building abstraction layers for easier application development. The concept of user-owned data is gaining importance, allowing individuals to have control and consent over their data. The future of the space depends on the pace of AI development, the growth of decentralised finance, and real-world asset tokenization.

Keywords

Lit Protocol, digital ownership, decentralised web technologies, distributed key management network, web-free technology, user-owned data, AI development, decentralised finance, real-world asset tokenization

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:08 Challenges of Web-Free Technology

13:16 Open Source Models and Closed Source Models

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Summary

In this episode, Dave interviews Nathan Rawlins from Lucid about how the workplace has changed in the last four years. They discuss the unique features of Lucid and its position among competitors. Nathan highlights the need for companies to adopt modern ways of working and move away from traditional methods. They also explore the role of AI in the workplace and how it can enhance human creativity. The conversation touches on work-life balance and the flexibility that technology offers. Nathan shares his insights on future workplace trends and emphasizes the importance of finding the best ways of working for each company.

Takeaways

The workplace has changed significantly in the last four years, with a greater emphasis on flexible and collaborative work.

Lucid differentiates itself by enabling visual collaboration and bringing teams together to work on complex problems.

The biggest competitor for Lucid is the status quo, as many teams continue to work in outdated ways.

AI can augment human creativity and help with tasks that humans don't want to do, leading to more effective and efficient work.

Work-life balance has become a more prevalent conversation, and technology can enable flexible work arrangements.

Future workplace trends include the practical application of AI and a focus on innovation and creative work.

The workplace of the future will be diverse, with different companies adopting different ways of working based on their needs.

Companies should consider adopting modern ways of working and enabling flexibility to improve productivity and creativity.

Nathan Rawlins can be found on LinkedIn, and more information about Lucid can be found on their website.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest's Journey

02:05 What Makes Lucid Different

03:22 Competitors and Changing Work Habits

04:22 The Changing Workplace in the Last Four Years

07:25 The Role of AI in the Workplace

09:49 Work-Life Balance and Lucid's Role

12:20 Workplace Trends in the Next 12 Months

14:38 Envisioning the Workplace in 5-10 Years

16:15 Advice for Adopting Modern Ways of Working

Summary

In this episode, Dave interviews Josh Jones from Cornucopius about the state of play for the Metaverse in 2024. Josh shares his journey into the blockchain gaming space, from his early entrepreneurial ventures to his interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. He discusses how Cornucopius differentiates itself from other blockchain games by focusing on high-quality graphics, strong lore, and a supportive community. Josh also dispels myths about blockchain gaming and emphasizes the importance of community involvement and ownership in the Web3 gaming space. He highlights the KopiCares initiative, which aims to give back to the community through tree planting and other charitable projects. Finally, Josh shares his insights on the future of the space, including the potential impact of AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things.

Takeaways

Cornucopius differentiates itself in the blockchain gaming space through high-quality graphics, strong lore, and a supportive community.

Blockchain gaming dispels myths about scams and offers real utility and application of blockchain technology.

Web3 gaming promotes community involvement, ownership of assets, and a more democratic gaming experience.

The KopiCares initiative by Cornucopius aims to give back to the community through tree planting and other charitable projects.

The future of the space may see advancements in AI, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, with potential benefits and concerns.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:01 Differentiating Cornucopius in the Blockchain Gaming Space

07:35 Dispelling Myths about Blockchain Gaming

11:51 Moving Towards a More Democratic Gaming Experience

15:15 KopiCares: Giving Back to the Community

23:26 Envisioning the Future of the Space

26:50 Where to Find Josh Jones