DECENTRALIZE, the podcast

On this week's episode, we share our adventures in decentralization at SXSW and Blockchain University, analyze the intriguing new bitcoin startup 21, and discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin and blockchain technology from college campuses to tech giants to Polish telecom companies. Then Sean's Outpost founder Jason King joins us to discuss bitcoin's impact on charity on the second anniversary of his groundbreaking crypto-based homeless outreach effort. Note: We want to apologize to our listeners for the poor audio quality of this episode, and we thank Jason King again for joining us despite technical difficulties. The show will return in better form next week. Special Guest: Jason King Hosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric Martindale Produced By: Chaz Ferguson Music By: Toni Leys

The DECENTRALIZE team covers P2P shipping services Kanga and Roadie and the delight of tinkering with Raspberry Pi computers and open source hardware on this 21st episode of the podcast. We then delve into our own fascinations with space and discovering the meaning and limits of the final frontier. Bitcoin Core Developer, Chief Software Engineer at BitPay, and founder and CEO of Dunvegan Space Systems Jeff Garzik joins us for a fascinating dive into his history in open source development and his experience of working with Satoshi Nakomoto in the early days of Bitcoin. We also ask Jeff about his involvement in developing BitPay's instant transaction protocol Impulse and his newest audacious goal of taking Bitcoin technology and open source philosophy into space with Dunvegan Space Systems. Special Guest: Jeff GarzikHosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

This week on DECENTRALIZE, we are joined by guest co-host Dr. Jack Peterson of the Augur Project as we discuss documentary-maker Morgan Spurlock's recent show on Bitcoin, last week's Net Neutrality decision, and the potential political misuse of blockchain technology. We also announce the release of our new website Decentralize.fm, where listeners can now download Torrents for this and all previous shows. Our guest this week is Paul Puey, co-founder and CEO of bitcoin wallet company Airbitz. Paul tells us about how Airbitz is developing its technology for a more decentralized bitcoin user experience through the thick and thin of making its way as a startup in a new industry. Special Guest: Paul PueyHosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleGuest Co-Host: Jack Peterson Produced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

This week's episode begins with some reflections on the character and significance of Edward Snowden in the wake of Citizenfour's recent Academy Award win. We then cover the recent revelations of the NSA and GCHQ's hack of cellphone SIM card encryption keys and discuss alternatives for secure messaging. With the FCC's imminent ruling on ISP regulation looming, we offer our different decentralization perspectives on the issue of Net Neutrality and state intervention. Finally, Augur Project Lead Developer Joey Krug joins us to talk about his history in crypto and his current work in building the world's first decentralized prediction market platform. Special Guest: Joey KrugHosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

We discuss Google Fiber, the challenges to decentralized internet access, the prospects for the adoption of bitcoin by companies like Spotify and Facebook, and the glories of bulletin board systems and the early Internet. Then filmmaker and entrepreneur Naomi Brockwell joins us to share her unique take on the intersection of liberty, art, economics, and technology. Special Guest: Naomi BrockwellHosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

This week we take on the news of Ross Ulbricht's conviction and its significance for free trade and decentralized platforms. We also discuss the growing sharing economy, the backlash against it, and the steps necessary to build fully peer to peer markets. Then Jeremy Gardner joins us to discuss his founding of the College Cryptocurrency Network and his participation in the Augur Project. Special Guest: Jeremy GardnerHosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

The DECENTRALIZE team gathers again this week to discuss decentralized prediction market platform Augur, UnSystem's new DarkLeaks project, the Open Source Seed Initiative, and the place of Microsoft's Project Hololens in the move toward augmented reality technology. We are then joined by David Bailey, CEO and founder of BTC Media, for a discussion of what's next for YBitcoin and Bitcoin Magazine as the need for education on bitcoin technology grows in step with its adoption. Special Guest: David BaileyHosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Ley

Today's episode covers the recent major funding round for Coinbase and its implications for bitcoin's relationship to Wall Street, the ongoing puzzle of Cicada 3301, developments from the first two weeks of the Ross Ulbrict trial, and a new P2P app that is promising a better quality of life for the visually impaired. Then we talk about the present and future of bitcoin with Erik Voorhees - entrepreneur, thinker, and writer at Money and State. Special Guest: Erik VoorheesHosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

The DECENTRALIZE team gets together to discuss the important decentralization trends of 2014, the Ross Ulbricht trial, and Roger Ver's fight for reentry into the United States. After that, we present the "DECENTRALIZE Awards" to the best projects, people, and epic fails of the past year in tech. Hosted By: Tony Sakich, James Walpole, & Eric MartindaleProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

The DECENTRALIZE team covers the decline of the Russian Ruble, discusses the future of content creation in the aftermath of the Pirate Bay shutdown, and gives its predictions for the fortunes of bitcoin in 2015. Then, entrepreneur Isaac Morehouse joins the show to tell us about Praxis, a new alternative to higher education. Special Guest: Isaac MorehouseHosted by: Tony Sakich & Eric MartindaleProduced by: Chaz Ferguson & James WalpoleMusic by: Toni Leys

On this DECENTRALIZE Christmas Special, we share our experiences at the first ever Bitcoin Bowl, discuss the new secrets marketplace Slur.io, and settle in for a decentralized twist on the classic holiday verse "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Guest Host: Andre BluehsHosted by: Eric Martindale & James WalpoleProduced by: Chaz FergusonMusic by: Toni Leys

We talk about Microsoft's move to accept bitcoin and Reddit's dabblings in cryptocurrency. Then Paige Peterson joins us to discuss her work to decentralize the internet with the MaidSafe project. Special Guest: Paige PetersonHosted by: Eric Martindale & Tony SakichProduced by: Chaz Ferguson & James WalpoleMusic by: Toni Leys

On today's episode we chat with Sam Patterson of decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar. We also introduce the newest member of the DECENTRALIZE team and talk about the EFF, what we are thankful for, and decentralized bitcoin exchanges. Special Guest: Sam PattersonHosted by: Eric Martindale & Tony SakichProduced by: Chaz Ferguson & James WalpoleMusic by: Toni Leys

We chat with venture capitalist Zac MacVoy about why he funds decentralized technology and why it's important for others to support the decentralization movement. We also discuss some current events, including Pirate Bay and darknet arrests. Special Guest: Zac MacVoyHosted by: Eric Martindale & Tony SakichProduced By: Chaz FergusonMusic By: Toni Leys

This impromptu episode of DECENTRLAIZE was recorded at a Halloween party with good friends and some newbies to the decentralization scene. Our guests Steve Patterson and Patrick Nagurny delve into deep subject matter and drop serious knowledge bombs, and our outside guests bring their own unique interests and perspectives to this festive discussion. Hosted by: Eric Martindale & Tony SakichSpecial Guests: Patrick Nagurny, Steve Patterson, Julia Patterson & Leticia VazCameo Apperances by: John Anderson, Luke Von Hoene & Sharron Von HoeneProduced by: Chaz FergusonMusic by: Toni Leys

Today's episode features podcast pioneer Bryan Alvarez. Tony chats with him about Eyada, media misinformation, and his new book Death of WCW. We also discuss the FBI's opposition to encryption, BitTorrent's use for media distribution, Alienware's 10% discount on Bitcoin purchases, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation's comments on the NYSDFS's BitLicense proposal. Special Guest: Bryan AlvarezHosted by: Eric Martindale, Tony Sakich & Gabe GattisProduced by: Chaz FergusonMusic by: Toni Leys

We speak with Shawn Wilkinson, the founder of Storj, a decentralized cloud storage solution. We also discuss Dorian Nakamoto suit against Newsweek, The Rise And Rise Of Bitcoin documentary, BitNation, and much more Bitcoin and decentralized software news. Special Guest: Shawn WilkinsonHosted by: Eric Martindale, Tony Sakich, & Rob RiddleProduced by: Chaz FergusonMusic by: Toni Leys

Today's episode features Tony, Eric, and Chaz talking about Tesla's big announcement, 3D-printed guns, bitcoin's use to fight Operation Choke Point, and Bill Gates's comments about Bitcoin. Hosted by: Tony Sakich & Eric MartindaleProduced by: Chaz FergusonMusic by: Toni Leys

Today's episode Tony, Eric, and special guest host Gordon Hall have a round table discussion about Circle, Thom Yorke's new album on Bittorrent, the mobile app Firechat, and Reddit's exploration of using the blockchain. Special Guest: Gordon HallHosted by: Tony Sakich & Eric MartindaleProduced by: Chaz FergusonMusic by: Toni Leys

Today's episode is with Let's Talk Bitcoin Podcast host and voiceover artist Stephanie Murphy. We also discuss PayPal's involvement with bitcoin and review the Trezor hardware wallet. Special Guest: Stephanie Murphy of Let's Talk BitcoinHosted by: Tony Sakich, Gentry Sherrill, & Eric MartindaleProduced by: Chaz FergusonMusic by: Toni Leys