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Brian Behlendorf: How Hyperledger is Developing Foundational Blockchain Technology

Brian Behlendorf: How Hyperledger is Developing Foundational Blockchain Technology

FromEpicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies


Brian Behlendorf: How Hyperledger is Developing Foundational Blockchain Technology

FromEpicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies

ratings:
Length:
66 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As a lead developer of the Apache webserver and founder of the Apache Software Foundation, Brian Behlendorf has played a central role in building internet architecture. Recently, he became Executive Director of the Hyperledger Project that aims to build foundational blockchain technology in an open-source, collaborative way.
Topics covered in this episode:

Brian’s role in the development of the Apache server and Apache Software Foundation
The flaws in how blockchain software is currently being developed
Why blockchain needs a foundation to steer the development of its foundational technology
The key lessons from the Apache Software Foundation that inform Hyperledger’s approach
Hyperledger’s membership and organizational structure
The role of software licenses and why he favors Apache

Episode links:

Hyperledger Website
Brian Behlendorf's Wikipedia page
Brian Behlendorf's Website
Blockchain Meetup Berlin Hyperledger Talk

This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain and Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/160
Released:
Dec 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Epicenter brings you in-depth conversations about the technical, economic and social implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Every week, we interview business leaders, engineers academics and entrepreneurs, and bring you a diverse spectrum of opinions and points of view. Epicenter is hosted by Sebastien Couture, Brian Fabian Crain, Meher Roy, Sunny Aggarwal, and Friederike Ernst. Since 2014, episodes have been downloaded over 4 million times.