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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As the blockchain field continues evolving rapidly, Sebastien, Meher and Brian take some time to discuss the current environment and the longer term implications of blockchains. We discussed how smart contracts could affect the pace of innovation and the competitiveness of industries. We also talked about the role DAOs will play and what we can take away from the current DAO crowdsale and its connection with Slock.it.
Topics covered in this episode:

How companies running on smart contracts could impact the pace and cost of innovation
A smart contract-based insurance example
Why smart contracts and blockchains will challenge our understanding of organizations
The current state of DAOs
Slock.it and the DAO crowdsale

Episode links:

Maciej Olpinski's Blog
Slock.it
The DAO
EB108 - The Big Chain Powwow

This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain, Meher Roy and Sébastien Couture. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/129
Released:
May 2, 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.