The Ledger Podcast

What is the metaverse? Who are its participants and how is it being built? And what are its challenges? Big questions that demand big answers. Our guest today is building one of the most impressive and innovative metaverse ecosystems out there. Aaron is the creator of Fluf World and Altered State machine. A couple of projects that were launched a few months ago but are already comfortably surfing on the NFT wave (ask Snoop Dogg). Together we explored his vision for Flufs, their synergies with ASM brains and where they’re both heading. A fascinating conversation about Web3’s creator economy, AI and the future of the metaverse. We’ve also dropped a bomb towards the end of the discussion, so if you’re part of the Fluf community, you’re going to want to hear this… Fluf World x Ledger collab incoming! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laurence Fuller is an actor, a producer, a writer and a poet. It took him less than two sentences to understand how NFTs would change art for good, and he dove head-first into the non-fungible realms with all of his creativity and talent. Laurence is considered to be the first NFT poet. On this new episode of On The Ledger, we explore the world of an artist who’s been pushing the boundaries of crypto art with his poems and captivating collaborations with some of the best visual artists of the Tezos ecosystem. You’ll learn about the connection between web3 and Caravaggio, why he chose Tezos over Ethereum and what’s next for this new artistic renaissance. This on The Ledger #24, our poetic episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a fascinating discussion, Gary Vee discusses his background, from wine vlogging to his “crypto revelation." He shares the story behind the legendary Gary Vaynerchuk podcast, explains his massive success with VeeFriends, the occasional harsh criticisms he receives (no, they are not “3rd grade doodles”) and the exciting future(s) of NFTs.All of that and more with Ian Rogers, our Chief Experience Officer, as his interviewer! This is On The Ledger, season 2, episode 13. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorare no longer needs to be presented. It is now more than a game: it is an economy. With your host Mo El-Sayed, Pierre Duperrin, Sorare Lead Blockchain Engineer, discusses how to build a Web2 experience with Web3 benefits, responds to the famous “When Sorare Token?” question, and explains why he prefers to talk about play and earn rather than play-to-earn: because you first have to have fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are meeting with a man who started to build “whatever he could build” on blockchain, from an Ethereum-based blackjack card game, to Zerion, a creative marketplace sourcing the most exciting projects for DeFi, NFTs and more… to which you can access from within the security of Ledger Live. Evgeny Yurtaev, Zerion Co-founder and CEO, explains to your host Mo El-Sayed how to keep DeFi understandable and easy-to-use, what’s an EVM and what are the three pillars for a safe future in crypto.This episode was recorded during Ledger Op3n, at la Gaîté Lyrique (Paris). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people said 2020 was the year of DeFi. But the same could be said about 2021. And probably 2022. Julien is a serial DeFi entrepreneur and describes himself as an addict of crazy innovative ideas. If you don't know Julien, you probably know his projects, Curve, StakeCapital, StakeDAO, REKT, Blackpool and that’s without even mentioning the start-ups he helped launch. So if there’s someone that can tell us something about DeFi it’s probably him. Prepare to dive into the world of gamified finance, play to earn and learn why Julien is proud to still be… alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re talking about one of the most inspiring DeFi projects out there, one that’s truly anchored in the ethos and values of crypto and decentralization. Yearn Finance is the perfect embodiment of what DeFi is all about. Because, as Facu put it "if you don't know where the yield comes from, then you are the yield".So, sit back, relax, and explore the possibilities of yield generation from within the safety of your wallet with Facu (Yearn) & Iqbal V. Gandham (Ledger VP Payments & Transactions), who’ll tell you why building in DeFi is often awesome - but also why it sometimes s*cks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born Sébastien Devaud, Agoria is a french electronic music pioneer. His music flows between different genres and locations, from raves, to clubs, radio stations and even space satellites. But he’s also a man of many talents, with eclectic interests in contemporary art, fashion, poetry, AI and most recently crypto-art and NFTs.His unique background and deep attraction to science, art and spirituality come together to form a new phase in Agoria’s artistic evolution.One that is crystallized in his first fascinating drops on Foundation & Objkt. But what about it? And how will Agoria the crypto artist evolve in the future? Will he DJ b2b with an AI? This is On The Ledger, Season 2, Episode 8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ledger & MetaMask are the safest and most accessible solutions to enable you to have self-custody your crypto assets and navigate the realms of Web 3. But how do they work together? How did they finally fix the problems many users faced over the last few weeks? And what's next for their crypto partnership? Find out the answers to all of your questions with Jacob Cantele (MetaMask Lead of Operations @ Consensys) & Charles Hamel (VP Product @ Ledger). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does Ledger need developers, and why web3 developers need Ledger? In this new episode of On The Ledger, Ian Rogers (Ledger Chief Experience Officer) & Rodrigo Carraresi (Ledger Head of Dev Rels) explain why the future of our digital life depends on accessibility and security all in the same place. Why Ledger Live is the best spot for you to find them - with the great help of many stunning developers. And we will tell you about the coolest crypto party of this end of year, Ledger Op3n. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One could say a DEXs aggregator like 1Inch is a Google for DeFi. The perfect tool to compare the infinite possibilities one has to manage their digital assets. In this new episode of On The Ledger, Sergej Kunz (1Inch co-founder) & Fabrice Dautriat (Ledger Head of Platform) unveil the story behind one of the greatest DeFi successes of the year, from the rough beginnings to the current successes, explain what comes next for crypto, and… explore how to split yourself in a million parts to travel from Paris to Berlin. Weird, but true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lost Poets, by the mysterious Pak, is the most exciting NFT project there has been in crypto space. The one you should definitely know about - even if it is so subtle that it is extremely hard to sum it up. In this second episode of our Creative Reflections, Robin Schmidt, Creative Director & host of our School of Block video series, explains it all for you and unveils a bit of the mystery about the anonymous Pak. An artist who has turned from being a prophet to being, now, our teacher of the infinite possibilities of NFTs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the DAO everybody has been talking about this year. The one you want to be a part of. A place where community meets culture meets crypto. Friends With Benefits is also a token $FWB (which value has skyrocketed in the last two months). In other words, it is the first and the most exciting example of a new kind of “digital city” - of which Alex Zhang could be considered as “the mayor”. Which is why he is the perfect guest for this new episode of On The Ledger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World of Women is an amazing artistic project & a thriving community that was created to bring more diversity and inclusivity to the NFT space; But how did it all start? Where are the two co-founders, Yam & Raph, headed? Oh, and also, do they prefer yogurt or frozen yogurt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now available on Ledger Live, Lido is a game changer in the world of crypto: the service allows millions of small holders to finally stake their Ethereum. How did they do that? And most importantly, what is next for the now amazingly popular DeFi app ? Along with Charles Hamel, Ledger’s VP Product, Lido DAO Initial Member and P2P.org co-founder Konstantin Lomashuk unveils the reasons behind one of the biggest crypto successes of the ye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How will blockchain technology & NFTs revolutionize the music industry? Why is Web3 the best thing that could ever happen to artists & creators ?On The Ledger explores music in the era of decentralization and NFTs with the inspiring Cooper Turley and Parker Todd Brooks. Cooper is a crypto strategist at Audius, a decentralized music platform that is owned and governed by its creator. Parker is currently Ledger’s VP of NFTs, and was formerly the Head of Dance and Electronic Artist Relations at Apple Music. He’s focusing on bringing the benefits of non-fungible tokens and self custody artist communities. Listen to their inspiring thoughts and glimpse into the future of music & entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s Aave? Why is it so successful? How will DeFi impact the future?On The Ledger explores DeFi and the crypto economy through the prism of Aave, 2021’s DeFi success. DeFi pioneer and Founder and CEO of Aave, Stani Kulechov & Fabrice Dautriat, Head of Coin Integration at Ledger, explain how Aave became the largest lending protocol in no time, while exploring the remaining challenges towards DeFi mass adoption. Listen, relax and feel inspired.___Big thanks to Stani Kulechov from AaveFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about DeFi with School Of Block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can we learn from the Pegasus spyware scandal? We dive into why your crypto isn’t safe in your Web 2 devices - aka smartphones & laptops– and what you can do about it.This special On The Ledger episode looks at security vulnerabilities on smartphones and their impact on the safety of your crypto assets. Hosting Charles Guillemet (CTO) and JB Bédrune (Head of Security Research) two security experts from the LedgerDonjon. Together, we’ll dive into the experiments they recently conducted on a variety of mobile phone-based software wallets and how you can avoid being targeted by such practices. Sit back and get your security game strong!___Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about the Donjon's security experiments on software wallets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did those big guys even buy their first Bitcoin? What are their visions for the future?On The Ledger tells you the genesis of Peter McCormack and Pascal Gautier’s bitcoin life, as well as their coming projects. Peter McCormack is the man behind “What Bitcoin Did”, the most popular Bitcoin podcast out there. Pascal Gautier is the Chairman & CEO of Ledger. Two big shots, one inspiring crypto tale.___Big thanks to Peter McCormack from The What Bitcoin Did PodcastFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about Bitcoin and how to secure it with the Ledger Academy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the creator economy? What are the limits of the digital creative model? And how is crypto disrupting creative industries? On The Ledger, Episode 6, brings to you the first edition of Creative Reflections. Together with the SuperMassive Robin Schmidt, we explore how crypto’s igniting a new creative revolution, from NFTs to digital fashion, gaming, the metaverse and more. Robin is Creative Director at the DeFi content platform The Defiant, and also the man behind our Youtube show School of Block. Take a moment to tune in and get inspired.___Big thanks to Robin Schmidt from The DefiantFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about DeFi and NFTs with School of BlockExplore our Ledger Academy, learn about security & ownership, and access true financial freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What could "EIP-1559" possibly mean? What challenges will Eth face tomorrow? And why a… hairbrush might shape its future?On The Ledger explores the future(s) of Ethereum and unveils its potential. Dive into the second most famous network with Vlad Zamfir, a prominent researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, & Jérôme de Tichey, Head of Client Success at Ledger and host of Eth CC. Listen, chill and step into the realm of Ethereum.___Big thanks to Vlad Zamfir from the Ethereum FoundationFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about Ethereum with School of BlockExplore our Ledger Academy, learn about security & ownership, and access true financial freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does financial freedom mean? Why does it matter? How do we access it safely?On this episode of On The Ledger, we discuss what's at our very core: security. And who’s more qualified to talk about it than two top security experts?Meet Matt Johnson, Ledger Chief Information Security Officer, & Charles Guillemet, our Chief Technology Officer, and learn how to get the safest crypto experience possible while enjoying freedom and ownership over your money. Listen to this podcast to level up your crypto knowledge – what are you waiting for?___Big thanks to Matt Johnson & Charles Guillemet from LedgerFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about DeFi with School of BlockExplore our Ledger Academy, learn about security & ownership, and access true financial freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is an API? How does it work? What will fintech look like tomorrow?On the Ledger explores the potential and the challenges of an open financial system with Yanni Giannaros and Iqbal Gandham. They answer your not-so-stupid questions about the bridges between the crypto-world and your traditional bank. Yanni is the CEO & co-founder of Wyre, a tech company that provides crypto projects – like Ledger – with the set of tools they need to interact with the legacy financial system. Iqbal is the Global VP Payments & Transactions at Ledger. Both of them explain crypto in a way that you’ll be able to echo it back to your friends. So listen, chill and relax.  ___Big thanks to Yanni Giannaros from WyreFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about DeFi with School of BlockExplore our Ledger Academy and access true financial freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are NFTs? Are they truly disruptive? Are they just a fad, or the new creative renaissance?For its 2nd round, On The Ledger tackles NFTs with Benoit Pagotto and Ian Rogers. Benoit is a creative visionary, and the co-founder of RTFKT, an eclectic studio that leverages blockchain technology, NFTs and AR to create unique digital artefacts. Ian Rogers is Ledger’s Chief Experience Officer. Together, they transport you into the realm of NFTs. Listen, chill and then find answers to questions you never dared to ask.___Big thanks to Benoit Pagotto from RTFKTFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YoutubeLearn more about NFTs with School of BlockExplore our Ledger Academy and access true financial freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are decentralized exchanges? Why are they relevant? Can they compete with banks? On The Ledger meets with expert Mounir Benchemled, CEO of ParaSwap, the unique and successful decentralized exchange aggregator. Together, they answer your questions about DeFi, raise others, leave you with smart food for thought on the topic, and... Announce an exclusive partnership that sees ParaSwap amazing service integrated within the Ledger ecosystem. Listen & enjoy an accessible dive into the future of DeFi’s user experience and security.___Big thanks to Mounir Benchemled from ParaSwapFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube Learn more about DeFi with School of BlockExplore our Ledger Academy and access true financial freedom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.