#21 – Vikram Seth from Shell: Enabling an Environment of Data Sharing with Privacy
In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Vikram Seth, Head of Blockchain & Web3 at Shell, about how blockchain, privacy, and decentralised infrastructure are shaping the energy transition and the future of value exchange.Vikram shares insights from his work at Shell and beyond, exploring how distributed technologies can enable cross-ecosystem data sharing while preserving privacy, incentivise sustainable behaviour, and integrate with technologies like AI and IoT to build more resilient systems.They discuss:Blockchain's role in data integrity and decentralised infrastructurePrivacy-preserving solutions enabling secure data collaborationCommunity-based incentives and transactive energy systemsReal-world assets and the rise of DePINs (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks)How AI, smart contracts, and automation interplay with blockchainWhy system thinking is key to solving real-world challenges📚 Resources MentionedThe Future of Money by Bernard LietaerThe Great Simplification podcast by Nate HagensOcean Protocol, Fetch.ai, Deep GreenGitcoin, Helium Network, Project 2050 (Fuse Energy)Brixton Pound and complementary currenciesThis podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ XYZ.COMApple Podcasts ○ XYZ.COMAmazon Music ○ XYZ.COMAnchor ○ XYZ.COMYouTube ○ XYZ.COM🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBYouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchainThank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchainappliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.
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#20 – Andrew O’Neill: Tokenised Finance, Stablecoins & Risk in the Age of Blockchain
In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Andrew O’Neill, Head of Digital Assets and Blockchain Analytics at S&P Global Ratings, about the evolution of financial infrastructure through tokenisation, stablecoins, and decentralised finance.Andrew shares insights from over 15 years in the financial sector, covering how traditional risk frameworks are being reshaped to accommodate real-time blockchain data, smart contracts, and on-chain portfolios. He explains how legacy institutions are engaging with Web3, and why transparency, resilience, and education are critical for widespread adoption.They discuss:Tokenisation of money market funds and treasury assetsStablecoins: reserve structures, transparency & risk profilesDecentralised finance (DeFi) and its parallels with structured financeOn-chain vs off-chain risks: what still needs bridgingHow blockchain enables real-time financial monitoringUse cases in DAO treasuries, corporate finance & asset managementBitcoin’s evolving role in global markets📚 Resources MentionedBitcoin White Paper: bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdfSmart Money*by Brunello RosaMakerDAO’s RWA investmentsProject Guardian by JPMorgan & ApolloArbitrumDAO Treasury ProposalsS&P Global Ratings: spglobal.comThis podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliCApple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbCAmazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfzAnchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBMedium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Thank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchainappliedblockchain.com | silentdata.com⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.
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#19 – Pedro López-Belmonte: Blockchain in Luxury Retail – Product Passports, Loyalty & NFTs
In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Pedro López-Belmonte, former Head of Technology Innovation at Richemont (parent company of Cartier, Montblanc, and IWC), about blockchain’s real-world applications in the luxury and retail sectors.Pedro shares deep insights from nearly a decade at the forefront of blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies - including how digital product passports, NFTs, and privacy-preserving loyalty are reshaping customer engagement and combating counterfeits.They discuss:Blockchain’s role in transparency and IP protectionDigital product passports for proof of ownership & authenticityThe challenge of linking physical and digital assetsWhy many loyalty NFT projects fall short — and how to fix themCase studies from IWC, Porsche, eBay, and Vestiaire CollectiveCommunity-based loyalty, secondary markets & real value delivery📚 Resources mentionedBitcoin White Paper: bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdfPurple Cow by Seth GodinVitalik Buterin’s blog: vitalik.caPOAP: poap.xyzAnimoca Brands: animocabrands.comRichemont on choosing a public blockchain: ledgerinsights.com/cartier-owner-richemont-why-it-chose-a-public-blockchainMusic shout-outs: Frank Zappa & Brian Eno 🎵This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ XYZ.COMApple Podcasts ○ XYZ.COMAmazon Music ○ XYZ.COMAnchor ○ XYZ.COMYouTube ○ XYZ.COM🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBYouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchainThank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchainappliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.
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#18 - Rita Martins from LSEG: Fintech, Blockchain & the Future of Financial Innovation
In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Rita Martins, Head of Ecosystems at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and former Fintech Partnerships Lead at HSBC, about the evolving intersection of finance, fintech, and blockchain innovation.Rita shares her journey from consulting to banking, offering first-hand insights into the challenges of big bank innovation, fintech collaborations, and the impact of blockchain on financial services. They discuss:○ Why innovation is so challenging for traditional banks○ How fintech partnerships drive financial transformation○ Public vs. private blockchains○ The role of stablecoins, digital assets, and Web3 in finance○ Insights from Rita’s book, “Web3 & Financial Services”📚 Resources Mentioned○ Web3 in Financial Services by Rita Martins: ritamartins.co.uk○ DL News: dlnews.com○ Bankless Podcast: bankless.com/podcastThis podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliCApple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbCAmazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfzAnchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBYouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchainThank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchain,appliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.
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#17 - Katie Evans from Swarm: Tokenising Real-World Assets and Bridging TradFi with DeFi
In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Katie Evans, Chief Business Development & Communications Officer at Swarm, about tokenising real-world assets with blockchain.
Swarm, a platform at the forefront of bridging TradFi and DeFi, enables the digitisation and trading of assets with features like instant settlement and self-custody. Katie highlights Swarm’s leadership in digitising and trading assets, bridging TradFi and DeFi through instant settlement, and self-custody. They also discuss regulatory shifts, community governance via Swarm’s SMT token and DAO, and the future of DeFi lending with tokenised assets.
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