Welcome to Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight. We’ll explore the intersection of these two dynamic fields to bring you expert perspectives and practical examples. Each episode, we discuss the importance of zero-knowledge technology and its role in building better apps and a more equitable internet. We interview industry leaders, tech innovators, and data protection advocates to shed light on the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the blockchain and data pr ...
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Securing a Blockchain: First impressions of a Midnight block producer with Bjarne of TECH Pool
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18:43In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Bjarne from TECH Pool, an experienced Cardano stake pool operator who has recently joined Midnight as a block producer. They explore the technical requirements, operational differences, and practical steps for setting up validator nodes on the Midn…
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Building a Zero-Knowledge Sea Battle Game with Brick Towers
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20:29In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Imants Firsts and Sergey Kisel from Brick Towers, winners of the Midnight Sea Battle Hackathon challenge. Join them as they: Discuss their experience participating in the Midnight Hackathon and working with zero-knowledge proofs technology Share th…
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Building Zero-Knowledge Infrastructure with Stasia Carson
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24:32In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Stasia Carson, CEO and co-founder of Sindri. Join them as they: Explore how Sindri's API-first approach makes ZK infrastructure accessible Discuss the synergy between Midnight's TypeScript-based approach and Sindri's enterprise-grade tooling Walk t…
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Building Web3 Gaming Ecosystems with Sebastien Guillemot
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27:31In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Sebastien Guillemot, co-founder of Paima Studios and dcSpark. Join them as they: Explore the concept of trustless web3 gaming and its importance Demonstrate live gameplay of Tarochi, showcasing stateful NFTs in action Discuss how the Paima Engine e…
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Unshielded 2024 Wrap Up: Exploring Midnight's Innovation and Ecosystem
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38:04In this special year-in-review episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day takes us through the standout moments and groundbreaking discussions that shaped 2024. This compilation features: Charles Hoskinson’s insights into the future of blockchain, the challenges of mainstream adoption, and the importance of pri…
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Building Data Protection Use Cases: Insights from Midnight Hackathon Winners
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26:13In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day connects with three winning teams from recent Midnight hackathons to explore their innovative solutions. Join them as they discuss: How Midnight's developer-friendly SDKs and APIs abstract away the complexity of zero-knowledge proofs Entropi Labs' approach to r…
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Unlocking Web3: Lace Wallet's Journey with Midnight ft. Brandon Wolf
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11:42In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Brandon Wolf, GM of Lace Wallet. Join them as discuss: The evolution of Brandon's career from webmaster to GM of Lace Wallet The importance of wallets as entry points for users in the Web3 ecosystem Lace Wallet's current functionalities and future …
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Unlocking Privacy: The Future of Data-Protecting Smart Contracts with Thomas Kerber
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34:42In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Thomas Kerber, Technical Architect at Midnight. Join them as we discuss: The Kachina model for smart contracts and its novel approach to privacy in blockchain The evolution of Kachina from research to implementation in the Midnight network The chal…
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The Midnight Nightpaper: Introducing a New Era of Blockchain Technology
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19:58In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, a team of experts introduces the groundbreaking Midnight network. Join them as they cover: The challenges in current data management and blockchain adoption Midnight's innovative approach to data protection and blockchain utility The architecture and design of the Midnight netw…
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Compact Language: Powering Smart Contracts on Midnight with Kevin Millikin
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21:46In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day connects with Kevin Millikin, Principal Architect for Midnight. Join them as they discuss: An under-the-hood look at Compact as a programming language Why Midnight needs its own language, and the importance of great developer experience. Kevin highlights the di…
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The Midnight Roadmap for Enhanced Data Protection in Blockchain with Maurício Magaldi
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37:55In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Mauricio Magaldi, Head of Product at Midnight. Join them as they: Shine a light on the critical role of ZKPs in enhancing data protection Explain Midnight's innovative smart contract system Explore the hurdles in adopting blockchain within traditio…
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Building Data Protecting DApps on Midnight with Jonathan Sobel
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34:53In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Jonathan Sobel, the Consulting Architect for Midnight at Input Output Global. Join them as they: Discuss Midnight’s architecture, including the role of compilers, contracts, decentralized blockchain nodes, and proof servers Shine a light on the sig…
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Bringing Midnight to the Masses: Scaling a Data Protection Blockchain with Eran Barak
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27:17This episode is brought to you by Midnight. To learn more about the Midnight Network, visit the website at https://midnight.network/ Join the Midnight Discord: https://discord.com/invite/midnightnetwork Unshielded is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soBy Midnight
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The Future of Blockchain: Interoperability, Privacy, and User Experience
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23:38In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Charles Hoskinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Input Output Global. Join them as they: Delve into Midnight’s real-world use cases and benefits Shine a light on the importance of simplifying blockchain for the masses Unpack Midnight's role as a partner ch…
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The Midnight Origin Story with Charles Hoskinson
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47:22In this episode of Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight, host Anthony Day is joined by Charles Hoskinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Input Output Global. Join them as they: Delve into the vision behind Midnight Unpack the core technologies driving Midnight Midnight's role in creating a universal consensus algorithm Shine a light on the ch…
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Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast Trailer
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0:50Ever wondered how blockchain technology can revolutionize data protection? Or how zero-knowledge technology can empower a more equitable internet? Welcome to Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight. We help you understand and use zero-knowledge technology for building better apps and scaling the decentralized internet. We’ll be speaking…
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