Amata World Podcast

In this episode of the Amata World podcast, we speak with Bridget Doran, founder and CEO of Traceport. Traceport is a blockchain-based infrastructure platform that provides an API enabling any organization to prove their data externally — think of it as a digital public notary that uses cryptographic verification to ensure data has never been altered. Bridget shares her journey from database administration and nonprofit tech into Web3, discovering BitcoinSV in 2019 after becoming disillusioned with the scalability limitations of other blockchain platforms.

Bridget discusses how building Traceport for Charities (a SaaS application demonstrating the platform) led to a bigger vision: abstracting blockchain complexity so any sector - compliance, IoT, pharmaceuticals, or beyond - can use immutable data attestation without understanding the underlying technology. She explains the revolutionary concept of "applications logging into you" rather than vice versa, and why Bitcoin SV's scalability (1-2 million transactions per second) makes enterprise-grade blockchain verification finally practical.

Key takeaways
Traceport's API acts as a digital notary with cryptographic verification—organizations can prove their data hasn't changed, and the public can verify it independently (not just trust Traceport's word)

The pivot from charity-focused SaaS to infrastructure API came through the iterative process of building—founders shouldn't get locked into their initial vision

Each organization using Traceport gets its own cryptographically isolated space for data attestation, making it plug-and-play ready for any sector

The "apps log into you" paradigm shift: cryptographic keys enable zero-knowledge proof of identity without handing over personal data

IoT and compliance are promising sectors where organizations are required to prove data integrity

Micropayments on scalable blockchain could transform developing economies by removing middlemen

Bitcoin SV's new node software handles 1-2 million transactions per second, enabling enterprise use cases that weren't previously practical

Bio:
Bridget Doran is the founder and CEO of Traceport, a blockchain infrastructure platform providing cryptographic data verification. With 20+ years in technology and financial systems across Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits, she co-founded the Minnesota Blockchain Initiative and has been teaching and building on Bitcoin SV since 2019.

You can connect to Bridget on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcdoran
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetdoran
Website (Bitcoin teaching app – Gaming lesson): https://bitcoin-teaching-tool.vercel.app/lessons/blockchain-gaming

Learn more about Traceport:
Website: https://traceport.io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/traceport-io
Website (Traceport for charities): https://traceport.io/charities/

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In this episode of the Amata World podcast, we speak with Daniel Clothiaux, an AI researcher and co-creator of Tower Crawl and the Wyrd platform. Daniel shares his background in AI and his current indie game project, Tower Crawl, and an experimental platform called Wyrd. He discusses the inspiration behind Tower Crawl, which emerged from experimenting with AI tooling and structuring a chat loop into a game engine. Daniel highlights the unique user freedom that AI unlocks in gaming, allowing players to do crazy things and explore possibilities beyond traditional game constraints. He also touches on the challenges of developing AI-driven games, including maintaining coherence, managing costs, and adapting to language model updates. Daniel expresses his hopes and fears for the future of the gaming industry, emphasising the importance of meaningful and creative experiences over addictive but shallow AI-driven content. He envisions a future where the community can craft their own game worlds and collaborate with brands to shape their favourite media.

Key takeaways
Generative AI unlocks unprecedented user freedom in gaming, allowing players to explore creative possibilities beyond traditional game constraints.

Developing AI-driven games presents unique challenges, including maintaining coherence, managing costs, and adapting to language model updates.

Community involvement is crucial in shaping the future of AI-driven games, with players actively contributing to world-building and game design.

The future of the gaming industry holds both promise and potential pitfalls, with the need to prioritize meaningful and creative experiences over addictive but shallow AI-driven content.

You can connect to Daniel on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-clothiaux-7748b727b

Find out more about Tower Crawl:Website: https://tower-crawl.fun
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TowerCrawl

Find out more about Wyrd:
Website: https://wyrd.gg

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In this episode of the Amata World podcast, we speak with Artyom Mihailovich, an augmented reality and spatial computing engineer with over ten years of experience in iOS development, specialising in ARKit, Metal and RealityKit, Apple’s toolkit for XR experience on iOS. Artyom shares his journey into AR, starting with a drawing application for mental health patients and evolving into shader creation and consulting for companies integrating AR. He discusses his dream projects, including collaborations with Apple, and his passion for creating high-quality, VFX-like AR experiences. Artyom also touches on the current limitations of AI in AR development, his preference for native iOS development over cross-platform solutions like Unity, and his work on a B2B AR platform for real estate. Finally he offers advice for aspiring AR developers, emphasizing the importance of understanding 3D and matrices, and shares his hopes for the future of AR, focusing on improved quality and immersive experiences.
Key takeaways
Augmented reality development is still a niche field where AI has limited capabilities, offering job security for skilled developers.

Native iOS development provides superior AR experiences compared to cross-platform solutions like Unity, especially for complex applications.

A strong foundation in 3D concepts, matrices, and shader programming is essential for aspiring AR/XR developers.

The future of AR lies in creating high-quality, immersive experiences that blend seamlessly with the real world, driven by advancements in hardware and software.

You can connect to Artyom on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artyommihailovich
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artyom.mihailovich
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In this episode of the Amata World podcast, we talked to Ilya and Alesja, co-founders of Safest Way, an app designed to calculate the safest routes for pedestrians by analyzing data on street lighting, CCTV, and crime. They share their inspiration behind Safest Way, which stemmed from personal experiences of feeling unsafe while walking at night. The conversation covers how AI, particularly computer vision and language models, is used to assess the subjective perception of safety by analyzing street imagery. Challenges include data quality, diverse viewpoints on safety, and licensing restrictions on using platforms like Google Street View. We also touched on future plans, including hyper-personalization of routes based on individual preferences and the development of a safety foundation model. They also offered advice to those starting with AI, emphasizing the importance of identifying the problem first and strategically applying AI tools rather than over-relying on them.

Key takeaways:
Safest Way uses AI to enhance pedestrian safety by analyzing objective data (lighting, crime) and subjective perceptions of safety (street imagery).

The subjective perception of safety is complex and varies based on individual factors such as gender, age, and personal experiences.

Data quality and diversity are significant challenges in using AI to assess safety, requiring strategic data collection and labeling efforts.

Future plans include hyper-personalization of routes based on individual preferences and the development of a safety foundation model for urban environments.

AI should be applied strategically to solve specific problems, rather than being seen as a universal solution.

You can connect to Alesja on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alesja-gilvear-8868b839

Connect with Ilya:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyankou

To find out more about The Safest Way:
Website: https://safestway.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safest-way
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safestwayapp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safestwayapp

Download Safest Way:
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/safest-way/id6502523910
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.safestway

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In this episode of the Amata World podcast, Dhruv Sharda from Coinstore discusses his journey in the crypto and Web3 space, sharing key lessons from his experiences, including adapting to market changes and the importance of clear communication. He emphasizes the need for founders to focus on building a strong community, being consistent, and investing in themselves. Dhruv also touches on the evolving landscape of Web3, highlighting the potential of real-world asset tokenization and the importance of education and awareness to avoid scams. He encourages founders to be visible, share their stories, and build practical solutions, as the market increasingly rewards practicality and clear communication.
Key takeaways:
Adaptability is crucial in the volatile crypto market; founders must be ready to pivot and adjust their strategies.

Building a strong, active community is essential for project success, even more so than having a large budget.

Founders should invest in themselves and be visible, as people connect with people before products.

Clear communication and a simple, understandable story are vital for attracting users and partners.

The Web3 space is maturing, with a growing emphasis on practicality and real-world applications like RWA tokenization.

You can connect to Dhruv on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruv-sharda/

To find out more about Coinstore:
Website: https://www.coinstore.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coinstore
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