Dr. Brook on the Blockchain
Take a journey with Dr. Brook through the Wild Wild West of the Web 3 universe as she distills, dissects, and helps you uncover the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology - crypto, nfts, defi, bitcoin, alt coins, play to earn gaming, metaverse, and so much more.
Whether you’re a newbie, an amateur, or a diamond handler, you’ll laugh and learn your way to great success in the latest and greatest technology of our time.
Learn the block. Invest in the block. Get financially well on the block.
Whether you’re a newbie, an amateur, or a diamond handler, you’ll laugh and learn your way to great success in the latest and greatest technology of our time.
Learn the block. Invest in the block. Get financially well on the block.
Episodes
72 episodes
Ep 74: The Bitcoin Cinderella: Jacqui Cooper's Blockchain Education Adventures
When Jacqui Cooper, a lawyer and teacher, meets her mentor and starts her journey into the blockchain and crypto space, she embarks on a Cinderella-like adventure to unravel the secrets of digital assets and prepare her family for the future.
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Ep 73: Navigating Crypto Taxes with Attorney Claudia Moncarz: Demystifying Digital Assets
Claudia Moncarz is the founder of Moncarz's law firm, which focuses on helping people get out of trouble with the IRS. She has negotiated with the IRS to reduce over $3 million in taxes and penalties on behalf of her clients and is an AV preemi...
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Ep 72: Crypto for All: Madison Parks on Self Custody and NFTs
Madison Parks, a ceramicist and Web3 enthusiast, embarks on an unexpected journey to take self-custody of her crypto assets, discovering an exhilarating yet chaotic world that challenges her to take bold risks and become a better version of her...
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Ep 71: Revolutionizing Money: William Szamosszegi On Bitcoin & CBDCs
William Szamosszegi is the CEO and founder of Sazmining Inc., a retail-focused Bitcoin mining-as-a-service platform. He also hosts the Everything Crypto Mining Podcast. He is bullish on Bitcoin's future as the dominant global digital reserve as...
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Ep 70: From Traditional Finance to Bitcoin: Najah Roberts' Transforming Journey to Crypto Blockchain Plug
After leaving traditional finance and losing her Bitcoin, Najah Roberts took it upon herself to create the first Black-owned cryptocurrency exchange in the US, where she offers personalized coaching and support to help close the wealth gap - in...
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Ep 69: From ESPN to Bitcoin Evangelism with Brian De Mint
Did you know that Bitcoin and blockchain technology have a long and fascinating history dating back to the early 1990s?Brian De Mint is the author of The Bitcoin Evangelism and was the chief marketing officer for Athenium Bloc...
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Ep 68: Harshal Madnani on DeFi, the Pros and Cons, and How Xade Finance is Doing Things Differently
Harshal Madnani, founder of Xade Finance, seeks to improve upon the security, scalability, and efficiency issues he sees with current decentralized finance protocols.You will learn about the pros and cons of decentralized fina...
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Ep 67: The NFT Project That's Taking the World by Storm: An Interview with Dogami’s CBO, Kristofer Penseyres
In a world of blockchain and NFTs, Kristofer Penseyres explores the new world of Dogami and the exciting possibilities for the future of the internet."I think we spent two months just talking about what was the right direction...
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Ep 66: Self Love Club: Taking Care of Yourself through the Wild West of Web3 with Fari Jaan
Fari Jaan, a Pakistani American wellness enthusiast, left her nine to five job and became the co-founder of the San Diego NFT Con within a month of arriving to California.Fari Jaan is a Pakistani American wellness enthusiast w...
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Ep 65: The Crazy Story of Ethereum and the $55 Million Heist that Almost Destroyed It All with Matt Leising
Ethereum is the world's most used blockchain - resilient, adaptable and always innovating.Matt Leising is a reporter and author who has been covering the crypto space since 2015. He is one of the foremost experts on the Ethere...
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Ep 64: Scott Kveton on Jump and the Physically Backed NFT Marketplace
In this episode, Scott Kveton shares with Dr. Brook about his experience in the world of cryptocurrency, from early speculation to recent developments in NFT technology.Scott Kveton is the CEO and cofounder of Jump, a company ...
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Ep 63: Kamala Alcantara: A UX researcher and the host of Coin Desk's Women Who Web3 Podcast
Kamala Alcantara is a UX researcher and the host of Coin Desk's Women Who Web3 Podcast, and an advocate for women in web three. She got into web three at the age of 30, after her husband showed her charts and explained the technology to her. Af...
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Ep 62: Triple O Games: A New Frontier in Blockchain Gaming with Isidro Quintana
In this episode of Dr. Brook on the Block, Isidro, co-founder and CEO of Triple O Games, joins Dr. Brook to discuss blockchain gaming and how it is disrupting the way we engage with the internet today.Isidro Quintana is the co...
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Ep 61: The Future of Money: An Insider's Look at Cryptocurrencies with Lars Emmerich
When the world's economy begins to crumble, bitcoin miner Lars Emmerich sees an opportunity to save the day - but only if he can convince the masses to trust in cryptocurrency."I think the reason that bitcoin is different is b...
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Ep 60: A New Way to Accept Payments with SolPress Plugins Cofounder Justin Murray
Justin Murray, the founder of SolPress Plugins, a San Diego business owner and ecommerce and marketing expert, battles the cartel-like payment gateways to pursue his mission of allowing WooCommerce and WordPress sites to accept payments with 0%...
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Ep 59: How Ferrum Network Is Connecting Blockchains and Enabling the Future of Decentralized Applications with Nick Odio
In this episode of Dr. Brook on the Block, Nick Odio shares his story of how he arrived in the Web Three world and his vision for Ferrum Network's Interoperability 2.0 - a product that allows for developers to build applications in a single env...
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Ep 58: An Unpopular Opinion of Blockchain Technology with Beau Button
Beau Button is a software development expert who has been involved in the industry since he was eleven years old. He is the co-founder of Atlas Reality, a mobile gaming company that is currently transitioning into the Web3 space....
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Ep 57: How YAK DAO is Fractionalizing Ownership of Recreational Properties with David Woodbury
YAK DAO is fractionalizing ownership of recreational properties, making it easier and more affordable for everyone to own a piece of their favorite vacation spot. This is David Woodbury's story… David...
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Ep 56: The ATM of the Future with Global Liquidity’s James Andrew
What is Global Liquidity and why is it important?James Andrew is the CEO and technical director at Global Liquidity Incorporated. He is the creator of Lightning Bridge ATM, which is a personal ATM for your Web3 wallets and a f...
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Ep 55: Building the Web3 Version of Monopoly with Coffee and Crypto’s Andrew Sayles
Coffee and Crypto is the perfect place to get your caffeine fix and learn about the latest in blockchain technology.Andrew Sayles is the founder of Coffee and Crypto, a morning show and Twitter space dedicated to educating peo...
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Ep 54: Bitcoin: The Ultimate Bait and Switch with Dr. Brad Ellisor
In a world where central authority controls the value of money, Brad Ellisor dives deep into the world of Bitcoin to discover a new way of manifesting creative potential that cannot be manipulated by an outside force."Bitcoin ...
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Ep 53: How Bots Are Being Used for the Greater Good with Breno, CEO of Boto.io
Breno Araujo, a blockchain expert with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering, is creating a bot system called Boto.io that is community driven."The SEC or regulators in general understand they must strike a balance, but sometim...
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Ep 52: Connecting Creators with Their Communities with Kyle Tut, Co-Founder & CEO of Pinata, An NFT Management Platform
In a world of expensive data storage, Pinata's cofounders take a leap of faith, quitting their jobs to build a platform that makes data storage on the blockchain more accessible and user-friendly for NFT creators."When you're ...
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Ep 51: Disrupting the Live Events Industry with Ed Vincent, CEO of Festival Pass
In this episode of Dr. Brook on the Block, Ed Vincent shares his story of how he went from Web2 to Web3 and how Festival Pass is using blockchain technology to change the live events industry.Ed Vincent is a serial entrepreneu...
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