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16.04.2020
50 Minuten
Together let’s count all the votes
Carlos Torriellos is changing the political system in Latin
America. He is the face of a volunteer group, consisting of
concerned citizens in Guatemala, called Fiscal Digital. This
translates to, “The Digital Witness”. Their goal is to certify
post-election paper ballot results in a corrupt and broken
system.
Last year, in mid 2019, Guatemala held an election. Everything
was going fine, until doubt was cast on the official results
through social media. The situation escalated quickly and no one
seemed to have a solution. The election officials began searching
for a solution.
Back in 2018, Carlos and some colleagues built the system that is
now being utilized by the Guatemalan government. The platform
wasn’t originally built for certifying election results. Their
plans to gain traction and revenue diminished and they tabled the
project temporarily. Then it happened. Opportunity came a
knockin’.
The stage was set. The Guatemalan government was in quite a
predicament. Unrest was at hand. The election officials were in a
tough spot and like a knight in shining armor, Fiscal Digital
appeared. Fortunately, their solution was simple. Authenticate
election results in real time.
Carlos gets into the details around the 07:46 mark.
Something as simple as having multiple people check the digital
signatures of the images and tally the votes on those images
while arriving at the same conclusion is enough to authenticate
election results. The system is live now. You can see results and
participate yourself on the Fiscal Digital website.
The US Government needs this tech
Governments should consider using Fiscal Digital is an
inexpensive process to determine election authenticity in near
real time. The code is already available. Instead of UBI, give
out election audit jobs. Reward people for doing the audit work
and tallying votes. It’s cheaper and builds a more sustainable
economy if you pay the citizens to act as the witness. Not to
mention giving the people the transparency they so desperately
deserve.
Their motivation is nearly as impressive as their solution. If
you know people in governments who can give this project
visibility, please make sure to contact Carlos. His information
is below. What they are doing has the ability to bring back the
sanctity of democratic elections. Give the power to the people
and let them check the results.
Quote your favorite moment and tag @CoinStructive, @djkinkle,
@carlostoriello, #Fiscal_Digital & #LABradio.
Enjoy!
Further Reading and Resources
Carlos Torriellos Herrerrias, Volunteer & Champion at Fiscal
Digital – LinkedIn – Twitter
Fiscal Digital – Website – Email – YouTube – Facebook – Github –
Use hashtag #Fiscal_Digital
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17.03.2020
49 Minuten
Darknets Rising
The Darknet is powered by cryptocurrency. On episode 82 of LAB
Radio we speak with Cedric Dahl of 1000X Group about this
controversial place. Most people have heard of the Darknet, but
know what really goes on or how it operates. We dispel some myths
and provide insight to why crypto is used predominantly on
darknet markets.
Cedric, like most of us, shrugged off Bitcoin when first told by
a friend. The only difference for most us the is when the clock
first starts ticking. For Cedric it was 2010. By the time he
became a believer, he was farther ahead of the game than most.
His first fascination was when he was told that it was being used
on the Darknet for drugs and other nefarious activities. His
shock came from realizing the power of a non-state controlled
medium of exchange. Power to the people.
The money use case was interesting, but after the Silk Road trial
it was obvious that Bitcoin was not nearly as anonymous as we all
thought. So why are the majority of Darknet markets still using
Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is still the predominant currency used for these markets
because its ease to acquire, ease of sending and inability to
stop two people from transacting. The casual user is not worried
about being traced to Darknet markets, but operators are.
Governments use the Darknet too
How are they getting around this. Cedric believes the increased
anonymity from tools like CoinJoins plays a part. A CoinJoin is
the Mixers and Tumblers advanced and distant cousin. Mixers were
the first tools people had to combat the deanonymizing blockhain
forensics companies. They are simple software that takes bitcoin
and breaks it into small pieces, shuffling it around through
other transactions and mixing it with other people's bitcoins in
hopes of causing ambiguity.
There is a lot of good information in this podcast. If you're in
Law Enforcement or other types research, they offer a report. You
can follow the link to sign up in the section below. Their
insights are pretty amazing.
Quote your favorite moment and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle
@cedricmakes & #LABradio.
Enjoy.
Further Reading and Resources
Cedric Dahl, Founder of 1000X Group - LinkedIn - Twitter
1000X Group - Website - Email - Report
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18.02.2020
38 Minuten
The Creation of a New Nation
Welcome to the Free Republic of Liberland. Wait you've never
heard of this country? "Well, that's a pretty normal response",
says Joey Langenbrunner, Deputy Head of Mission to the United
States.
Liberland is new. The micronation, like Somaliland, will have
existed for 5 years on April 13th, 2020. The delegation is
planning a big celebration. They are launching they're own
blockchain for governance and a cryptocurrency called Merits.
Although, they are starting to get recognition internationally,
they are still not recognized by the UN.
This micronation lies along the Danube river, between Serbia and
Croatia. The land lay unclaimed after the dissolution of
Yugoslavia in 1991. The Danube is an international waterway and
lends to many interesting trade and commerce opportunities.
Liberland is will act as a testing ground for new models of
governance. Additionally, they are planning an e-residency
program like Estonia. After the launch of their blockchain in
April 2020 they will start issuing citizenships too. As a result,
these announcements caused them to receive over 600,000
applications for citizenship.
We've had over 600K applications for citizenship.
There are still many issues to sort out, but Joey is confident
the last 5 years of work Liberlanders have put in will pay off.
His path to become a citizen is one of perseverance and
dedication. All things have led him up to this point.
Joey is very passionate about the goals of Liberland and it will
be interesting to watch this nation grow. We encourage you to
support Liberland. Why, you ask? Experimentation is needed in
governance and what better way to accomplish this than by letting
a real sovereign and peaceful nation attempt it.
Nevertheless, numerous lessons are to be learned.
Quote your favorite moment and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle
@joeyyusef & #LABradio.
Enjoy.
Further Reading and Resources
Joseph Langenbrunner, Deputy Head of Mission to USA, Free
Republic of Liberland - LinkedIn - Email - Twitter
The Free Republic of Liberland - Website - Wiki
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23.01.2020
33 Minuten
This episode is LAB Radio's "Best of 2019". It's composed of
several clips from guests over the past year. For many, 2019 will
be one of those years in crypto that won't stand out in people's
minds much. It wasn't flashy. There wasn't a lot fanfare. CNBC
wasn't pumping XRP. It was quiet and people were busy building
great things.
I was fortunate to sit down with many amazing people this year to
discuss their thoughts and contributions on the industry.
Unfortunately, I had to narrow it down to just a hand full of
clips but, trust me, all of our guests were fire. I know you'll
enjoy hearing perspectives from the likes of:
Alex Mashinsky & Leah Jonas, Celsius Network
Jan Čapek, Braiins
Hannah Rosenberg, Velas Commerce
Hailey Lennon, Coinbase
Xan Ditkoff, Blockstack
Uri Klarman, bloXroute Labs
Alyse Killeen, Stillmark Capital
Alex Adelman, Lolli
Caitlin Long, Lawyer
R0ckstar Developer, BTC Payserver
So no matter how awful a year in crypto seems, try to remember we
are just getting started. Building a foundation for the next
quarter millenia of finance, while simultaneously breaking down
the current one, is no small feat.
The Crypto and Blockchain industry isn't just about changing
finance, it's about creating a better world to live in. Whether
you're new to crypto or have been following along for years, it's
not too late to join the movement. For these technologies to
succeed in allowing humans to participate in free global trade
without the interference of governments, we need all people, from
all walks of life to start by asking the question, "What is
money?"
We do this show for you, our listeners. Please like, subscribe,
share and follow.
Listen on iTunes
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Brought to you commercial free by CoinStructive.
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04.12.2019
59 Minuten
Caitlin Long knows Blockchain Law
Caitlin Long joins LAB Radio host Chris Groshong, just days after
resigning from the Wyoming Blockchain Taskforce. I had asked her
specifically to come on the show to comment on concepts the newly
formed California Blockchain Taskforce can glean from her
pioneering efforts.
We waste no time getting into the issues around the Uniform Law
Commission's (ULC) Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currencies
Businesses Act or URVCBA. Particularly the supplemental portion
which strips the property rights of owners. Ms. Long says if
we're not careful we may only recognize people's rights "...in
digital assets if you are in a debtor/creditor relationship with
your intermediary."
This ties in nicely into a discussion of the Uniform Commercial
Code(UCC) with respect to Virtual Currencies. Currently, it is
being worked on by members of the special subcommittees of the
ULC. Meanwhile, the California Lawyers Association is considering
creating legislature for Commercial transactions at the state
level parallel to the California Blockchain Taskforce. It's
important that communication between these two entities needs to
take place.
The biggest problem is we are still defining the concepts and
applications of these new technologies. Without proper
definitions, it's nearly impossible to predict the outcomes of
future litigations. Judges, like many, just don't understand. I
know this from first hand experience while providing expert
witness testimony in Federal Court this summer.
Banks play an important role in the crypto industry. The major
problem Wyoming is trying to solve is to make it easier for
crypto businesses to gain access to banking relationships. There
are currently 7 banks who've identified themselves as being
interested in applying for a Wyoming Banking license.
There are still many boundaries at the Federal level. Least of
which is receiving a Banking Charter. We still have the SEC and
CFTC to consider. The ongoing delays with creating true Federal
regulation is an opportunity for the states to take advantage of
the situation.
Surround yourself with smart, talented and humble people willing
to future proof legislation without hindering innovation.
Special thanks to Trace Mayer, Christopher Allen, Jesse Powell,
Joseph Pitluck, Amy and Devon James and many, many
more.
Some of the other topics I asked Caitlin to discuss with respect
to Wyoming law were:
Exchanges
Crypto ATMs
Foundations
AML and Compliance
Series LLC
I wrap up the show with a final question about what she would
change about the crypto and blockchain industry if she could wave
a magic wand.
Tweet your favorite quote and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle
@CaitlinLong & #LABradio
Further Reading and Resources
Caitlin Long | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
Wyoming Blockchain Taskforce| Website
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Über diesen Podcast
We are proud to announce the inaugural episode of LAB Radio, Learn
About Bitcoin and Learn About Blockchain. This show emerged
organically from within the CoinStructive team as a way to document
various subject matter around this new technology. Subject matter
like: What is Bitcoin and the Blockchain, Compliance, Smart
Contracts, 2 Factor Authentication, Altcoins, Multi-disciplinary
Use Cases, and how this Technology will change society. Guests have
included: Paul Snow of Factom, Mate Tokay of Bitcoinist, Pamela
Morgan of Third Key Solutions, Eric Larcheveque of Ledger, Diego
Gutierrez Zaldivar of Rootstock.io, Joe Colangelo of Executive
Consumer Research and many many other innovative and bright
individuals doing exceptional work. For full episodes, show notes
and more please visit: http://www.coinstructive.com/blog
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