Best Id Software Podcasts (2025)

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Notes and discussion for Suleyman's <i>The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future</i> + AI Book Club recording and transcript 59:33

2d ago59:33

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This post describes the key arguments and themes in The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future, by Mustafa Suleyman, for the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop. This post not only breaks down the logic but also jumps off into some themes (beyond the book) that might be more tech-writer relevant, such as potential future job titles, areas of focus fo…

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Initia: Incentively Aligned Appchains - Ezaan Mangalji, Anil Lulla & Jose Maria Macedo 1:02:08

5d ago1:02:08

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Blockchain architecture is constantly being forced to adapt to new technologies, as well as to meet new demands from users and builders. While the idea of apps building their own chains was first explored by Cosmos, it lacked the support and tooling to see it succeed. Later on, rollups also took the centerstage of Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, but du…

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Episode 113: Microsoft Red Team 35:48

3d ago35:48

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In this episode, Michael, Sarah, and Mark talk to Craig Nelson, VP of the Microsoft Red Team about how the Red Team works to help secure Microsoft and its customers. In life, there are things you know you know, things you know you don't know, and finally, things you don't know you don't know. This episode is full of the latter. We also cover securi…

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A Coinbase breach with bribes, rogue contractors and a $20M ransom demand 2:23:34

3d ago2:23:34

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 46: We dig into a Coinbase breach headlined by bribes, rogue contractors and a $20 million ransom demand. Plus, (another!) batch of Ivanti and Microsoft zero-days being exploited in the wild, a new 'Intrusion Logging' feature coming to Android, Apple's iOS 18.5 patches, and the EU announcing its own vulnerability datab…

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Episode 269: Marianne Bellotti & Greg Wilson on 10 quick tips for making your software outlive your job 44:16

3d ago44:16

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Guests Marianne Bellotti | Greg Wilson Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer talks with Marianne Bellotti, author of *Kill It with Fire, *and Greg Wilson, co-founder of the Carpentries, about what happens to your code when you leave your job and how to make sure it survives. They discuss their new pa…

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Catherine Porter, CBO at Prove - The Identity Layer of Fintech 1:02:22

4d ago1:02:22

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In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, host Sabrina Fathi speaks with Catherine Porter, Chief Business Officer at Prove, a leading platform in digital identity verification and authentication. Catherine shares her journey from Silicon Valley to spearheading innovation in identity security. They explore how AI is reshaping fraud prevention,…

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Episode 112: Security Copilot Agents 29:53

6d ago29:53

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In this episode Michael talks with guest Ran Munsch, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft about Security Copilot and Security Copilot Agents. We also discuss Azure Security news about System.Data.SqlClient, April 2025 Secue Future Initiative progress report, Azure Database for PosrgreSQL, Azure DevTest Labs, VNets, Front Door WAF CAPTCHA, API man…

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The New Way to Invest in Dubai Real Estate in 2025 (Technology, AI & Software) 38:18

7d ago38:18

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→ Download your complete guide to investing in Dubai (FREE): https://dubaiviewrealestate.com/ → Sign up to our newsletter for expert insights: https://nalus-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Lynette Sacchetto, known as Dubai’s “data queen,” joins us to break down the evolution of Dubai’s real estate market through the lens of transparency, innovation, and te…

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Episode 24: No Drills, Just Thrills – The Maker Who 3D-Printed His Way into VW Owners’ Hearts 28:22

8d ago28:22

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In-depth discussion with Yuri (aka Yurik) from YuriKAccessories about making thoughtful and useful aftermarket accessories for EVs, such as the ID.4, ID.Buzz, Q4 e-tron, Hyundai Ioniq, BMW i3/i4/iX, Honda Prologue/Acura ZDX, and even the Fisker Ocean!https://www.yurikaccessories.com/Yuri makes great things from protective poor-weather charge port c…

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Ethereum Foundation: Humanity’s Shared World Computer - Hsiao-Wei Wang & Tomasz Stańczak 1:10:21

10d ago1:10:21

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As society evolves, so do its values and principles, but is that desirable for technology that seeks to build the most reliable, trustless and censorship resistant global settlement layer? Ever since the rise in popularity of Solana with its inflow of retail capital in a memecoin gold rush, Ethereum became even more criticized for sticking true to …

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JAGS keynote: The intricacies of wartime cyber threat intelligence 31:07

10d ago31:07

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 45: (The buddies are trapped in timezone hell with cross-continent travel this week). In the meantime, absorb this keynote presented by Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade (JAG-S) at CounterThreats 2023. It's a frank discussion on the role of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) during wartime and its importance in bridging informat…

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Episode 268: Maintainer Month 2025 with Dirkjan Ochtman on Sustaining Critical Rust Libraries 34:18

10d ago34:18

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Guest Dirkjan Ochtman Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this special Maintainer Month episode of Sustain, host Richard speaks with Dirkjan Ochtman, a long-time open source contributor and Rust advocate. They dive deep into what it's like maintaining critical infrastructure libraries, the motivations behind taking over "abandonware," and how f…

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Taiko: Scaling Ethereum in a Decentralised Manner - Joaquin Mendes 1:08:05

15d ago1:08:05

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Taiko is a decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent (type I) rollup scaling solution which uses ZK technology. Taiko's goal is to scale Ethereum efficiently while maintaining security and decentralization. Being a type I zkEVM, Taiko retains full Ethereum equivalence, which creates a seamless DevEx, although this comes at the expense of UX as slower proo…

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Melissa Wasser, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz - How a16z’s Network is Powering Founders 36:25

13d ago36:25

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In today’s episode, Jackson Ellis hosts Melissa Wasser, the Partner and Head of the Fintech Capital Network at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a leading venture capital firm backing bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology.Tune in to hear about:- Melissa’s career journey from Goldman Sachs to FT Partners to leading fintech support at a…

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Episode 23: Button Autopsy: Inside VW Buttons and the Rise and Fall of Capacitive Controls 23:01

15d ago23:01

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Volkswagen's transition to capacitive touch controls in models like the ID.4 and Golf Mk8 sparked significant debate among drivers and industry experts. Many users found these touch-sensitive interfaces less intuitive and more distracting compared to traditional physical buttons. If you’ve ever wished your VW buttons clicked instead of just blinked…

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Signalgate redux, OpenAI's Aardvark, normalizing cyber offense 2:38:40

16d ago2:38:40

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 44: We unpack news that US government officials are using an obscure app to archive Signal messages, OpenAI’s new “Aardvark” code-evaluation and reasoning model and leapfrog implications, NSC cyber lead Alexei Bulazel on normalizing US offensive operations, and JP Morgan Chase CISO’s warning to software vendors. Plus, …

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Episode 267: Michelle Barker on the Research Software Alliance (ReSA) 34:47

17d ago34:47

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Guest Michelle Barker Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer welcomes Michelle Barker, Director of the Research Software Alliance (ReSA), for an in-depth conversation about the critical yet often overlooked role of research software in open science. Michelle shares her journey from sociologist to open…

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Mysten Labs: How Sui Leverages Move to Build the Composable Web3nternet - Adeniyi Abiodun 1:03:09

23d ago1:03:09

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Founded by former Meta Diem team members, Sui is a high-performance, layer-1 blockchain designed for horizontal scaling and low-latency transactions. It uses an object-centric data model and the Move programming language to enable transaction parallelization which can handle >200,000 txs/s. Sui’s goal is to combine the benefits of blockchains with …

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The Most Untapped Opportunity in Dubai Real Estate Most Investors Miss | Pierre Bassez 32:16

21d ago32:16

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→ Download your complete guide to investing in Dubai (for FREE): https://dubaiviewrealestate.com/→ Sign up to our newsletter for expert market insights & investment tips: https://nalus-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Commercial real estate in Dubai is usually overlooked in favour of flashy residential projects—but Pierre Bassez has built an entire brand by …

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Thomas Rid joins the show: AI consciousness, TP-Link's China connection, trust in hardware security 1:33:42

24d ago1:33:42

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 43: Director of the Alperovitch Institute for Cybersecurity Studies Thomas Rid joins the show for a deep-dive into the philosophical and ethical considerations surrounding AI consciousness and anthropomorphism. We dig into the multifaceted implications of AI technology, particularly focusing on data privacy, national s…

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Maple Finance: On-Chain Institutional Yield & Lending Markets - Sidney Powell 54:49

27d ago54:49

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With an extensive experience in traditional money markets, Maple Finance was envisioned as an institutional capital marketplace which combines the transparency & capital efficiency of blockchains with the regulatory framework of TradFi. Unlike many DeFi protocols that require over-collateralized loans (e.g. Aave), Maple also specializes in under-co…

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Marc Andusko, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz- Investing in Fintech & B2B Software 47:27

26d ago47:27

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In today’s episode, Zoey Tang speaks with Marc Andrusko, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he focuses on fintech and B2B software investments. Marc’s current investment interests span capital markets, AI applications, payments infrastructure, and companies operating at the intersection of fintech and other sectors.Marc shares how his jou…

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Caliza Founder & CEO, Ezra Kebrab - Modernizing Cross-Border Transactions using Stablecoins 33:26

27d ago33:26

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In today's episode, Wesley Aster speaks with Ezra Kebrab, Founder and CEO of Caliza, a cross-border payments platform leveraging stablecoins to eliminate geographic barriers by allowing companies around the world to open digital dollar accounts for their users to save and transact. Ezra shares how is personal journey - from his childhood to his exp…

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Episode 22: 2,000 Miles in an ID.4 – EV Road Trip Seattle, WA ↔ Santa Cruz, CA 14:45

30d ago14:45

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We took the Volkswagen ID.4 on a 2,000-mile EV road trip from Seattle, Washington to Santa Cruz, California and back. Along the way, we tested public charging infrastructure, enjoyed coastal routes, and gathered real-world insights on range, comfort, and long-distance EV travel. Whether you're considering an ID.4 or planning your own electric road …

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Episode 266: Sustain OSS Virtual Event: Recap! 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Guests Eriol Fox | Allen “Gunner” Gunn | Leslie Hawthorn | Abby Cabunoc Mayes Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this special episode of Sustain, Richard has a discussion with guests and fellow hosts Eriol Fox, Abby Cabunoc Mayes, Leslie Hawthorne, and Gunner, about the recent virtual Sustain event discussing the current state and future of su…

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Episode 111: Securing Agentic AI 23:26

1M ago23:26

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In this episode Michael and Sarah talk with guest Amanda Minnich about securing agentic AI systems, the security challenges they face, and how to secure them. We also discuss Azure Security news about Azure File Sync, Docker support in Azure and a new series of Secure Future Initiative videos with appearances from Michael, Sarah, and various guests…

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China doxxes NSA, CVE's funding crisis, Apple's zero-day troubles 1:39:19

1M ago1:39:19

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 42: We dig into news that China secretly fessed up to the Volt Typhoon hacks and followed up with claims that named NSA agents launched advanced cyberattacks against the Asian Winter Games. Plus, the MITRE CVE funding crisis, new Apple 0days in the wild includes PAC bypass exploit, Microsoft Patch Tuesday zero-days. Pl…

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Tally: The Software Layer for Tokenized Organizations - Dennison Bertram 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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Tally is a software platform designed to support tokenized organizations, particularly Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and crypto communities. It provides tools for launching tokens, governing protocols, and enabling staking to foster community participation and growth. Tally facilitates onchain governance, allowing transparent and de…

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Schonfeld CTO, Tom DeBow - Technology and AI's Impact on Modern Hedge Funds 42:05

1M ago42:05

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In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, Sabrina Fathi sits down with Tom DeBow, CTO of Schonfeld Strategic Advisors, to explore how AI and advanced technology are reshaping modern hedge funds. Tom shares insights from his journey through top-tier firms like SAC Capital and Alphadyne, and dives into Schonfeld’s pragmatic yet forward-thinking…

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Notes and discussion for Jonathan Warner's <i>More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI</i> + AI Book Club recording 59:40

1M ago59:40

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This post has notes and questions for discussion for More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI, published in February 2025 by Jonathan Warner. Warner's book, which explores what we lose when we outsource writing to AI, is the first book in the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop.By Tom Johnson

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Episode 21: Mastering Climate and Heating in your VW ID.– Tips You’ll Actually Use 13:37

1M ago13:37

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Looking to get even more comfort out of your Volkswagen ID.4 or ID.Buzz? In this episode we explore the full potential of your EV’s climate and heating system — including features you may not know exist. We cover: 🌀 The difference between stationary and driving HVAC modes 🌡️ How to schedule pre-heating and cooling and use the VW app 🎛️ Smart Climat…

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If I had $1M to Invest in Dubai Real Estate, This is What I'd Do (2025) | Ahmad Najib 41:53

1M ago41:53

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Dubai’s real estate market is full of ambition, but few bring both architectural insight and sales strategy like Ahmad Najib. As CEO of Ayoub & Co, Ahmad blends his background in engineering with a passion for honest, data-driven real estate consultation—prioritising long-term value over hype.In this episode, he shares why understanding infrastruct…

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Wealthfront CEO, David Fortunato - Inside Wealthfront’s Digital-First Playbook 32:49

1M ago32:49

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In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Fortunato, CEO of Wealthfront, for an in-depth conversation on how technology is transforming wealth management, and what it takes to build a truly digital-first financial advisor. David shares his journey from early software engineer to CEO, reflecting on how an engineering mindset helped sha…

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ENS V2 Cross-Chain Domains & Namechain - Nick Johnson 48:42

1M ago48:42

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Namechain is an L2 developed by ENS Labs, to enhance the scalability and efficiency of managing decentralized identities on Ethereum. It is designed to work in tandem with ENS V2, which introduced a hierarchical registry system for more efficient subdomain management and custom resolvers. A key vision for Namechain is to unify multi-chain user iden…

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NSA director fired, Ivanti's 0day screw-up, backdoor in robot dogs 1:36:57

2M ago1:36:57

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 41: Costin and Juanito join the show from Black Hat Asia in Singapore. We discuss Bunnie Huang's keynote on hardware supply chains and a classification system to establish a grounded perspective on trust in hardware, Ivanti's misdiagnosis of a critical VPN applicance flaw and Mandiant reporting on a Chinese APT exploit…

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Episode 110: Securing GenAI Applications with Entra (3 of 4): Monitoring and More 40:14

2M ago40:14

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In this episode Michael and Gladys talk to Sharon Chahal who is a Principal Program Manager in the Identity team at Microsoft about monitoring and auditing when building GenAI applications. We also cover other related topics. Michael and Gladys cover the latest security news about API Security Posture Management, Azure Key Vault in China, Azure Dat…

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Lido V3: Ushering in Institutional Staking Through stVaults - Hasu 1:19:32

2M ago1:19:32

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Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake created a unique set of conditions (i.e. lack of protocol-level delegation, 32 ETH requirement, long exit queues, etc.) that led to Lido’s liquid staking model to gain huge traction, significantly eclipsing other LSD providers on native PoS chains. stETH added on-demand liquidity, bypassing…

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Metallicus Co-Founder & CEO, Marshall Hayner - Transforming Blockchain from Experiment to Infrastructure 1:27:39

2M ago1:27:39

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In this episode of the Wharton Fintech Podcast, host Sabrina Fathi sits down with Marshall Hayner, Co-Founder and CEO of Metallicus. A true pioneer in the blockchain space, Marshall shares his journey from the early days of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Stellar to building a compliance-first digital asset infrastructure that bridges blockchain and traditi…

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Signalgate and ID management hiccups, PuzzleMaker and Chrome 0days, Lab Dookhtegan returns 1:52:34

2M ago1:52:34

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 40: On the show this week, we look at the technical deficiencies and opsec concerns around the use of Signal for ultra-sensitive communications. Plus, some speculation on who's behind Kaspersky’s ‘Operation Forum Troll’ report, Chinese discussion on NSA/CIA mobile networks exploitation, and the return of ‘Lab Dookhtega…

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Episode 265: Sean Goggins on Sustainability through CHAOSS 41:20

2M ago41:20

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Guest Sean Goggins Panelist Richard Littauer Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, host Richard Littauer chats with guest Sean Goggins, a tenured full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Missouri. Sean discusses his extensive involvement in the open source community, particularly through his work with the CHAOSS Project, a Linux Fou…

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Ronin: How Axie Infinity Kickstarted the Blockchain Gaming Revolution - Jeff Zirlin 54:34

2M ago54:34

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While DeFi’s ultimate goal is to provide an alternative for TradFi, blockchain gaming caters to retail masses, onboarding millions of users to crypto through incentives and fun gameplay. The greatest success story in Web3 gaming thus far has been, without a doubt, Axie Infinity. Apart from creating an engaged community whose early adopters also exp…

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Dubai's #1 Real Estate Agent: Everything You MUST Know to Succeed in Property | Steven Leckie 59:12

2M ago59:12

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Dubai real estate is often seen as a gold rush—agents flock to the market expecting instant success, only to find themselves struggling. But Steven Leckie, Associate Director at Haus & Haus, is here to set the record straight. With over 20 years in the industry, he’s witnessed the evolution of Dubai’s property landscape firsthand and knows what it …

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China exposing Taiwan hacks, Paragon spyware and WhatsApp exploits, CISA budget cuts 1:56:22

2M ago1:56:22

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 39: Luta Security CEO Katie Moussouris joins the buddies to parse news around a coordinated Chinese exposure of Taiwan APT actors, CitizenLab's report on Paragon spyware and WhatsApp exploits, an “official” Russian government exploit-buying operation shopping for Telegram exploits, the fragmentation of exploit markets …

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Episode 264: Neil Chue Hong on the Software Sustainability Institute 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Guest Neil Chue Hong Panelists Richard Littauer | Justin Dorfman Show Notes In this episode of Sustain, hosts Richard Littauer and Justin Dorfman talk with Neil Chue Hong, Director of the Software Sustainability Institute (SSI). They discuss the SSI's mission to sustain software used in research, the institute's history and funding, the role of res…

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Solana: From On-Chain Nasdaq to the Pump Fun Craze - Anatoly Yakovenko 1:18:28

2M ago1:18:28

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Solana needs no introduction. Ever since its inception, it pushed throughput scaling on a single chain, without the need of sharding or rollups. Despite its ups and downs that culminated at the bottom of the bear market after the FTX crash, it managed to not only survive, but build a vibrant community around crypto's (arguably) most prominent PMF (…

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Episode 20: Nerding Out on Sound Deadening: Deep Dive with Nick from ResoNix 37:22

2M ago37:22

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In this episode we’re going deep on sound deadening with Nick from ResoNix Sound Solutions (https://www.resonixsoundsolutions.com). If you’ve ever wondered why your EV sounds different—or wished for a quieter ride—this deep dive into acoustics and soundproofing is for you! Nick, an industry expert in automotive acoustics, breaks down: 1) Why EVs ar…

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A half-dozen Microsoft zero-days, Juniper router backdoors, advanced bootkit hunting 2:05:43

2M ago2:05:43

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 38: On the show this week, we look at a hefty batch of Microsoft zero-days exploited in the wild, iOS 18.3.2 fixing an exploited WebKit bug, a mysterious Unpatched.ai being credited with Microsoft Access RCE flaws, and OpenAI lobbying for the US to ban China's DeepSeek. Plus, discussion on a Binarly technical paper wit…

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Build on Bitcoin: Combining Bitcoin's Security With Ethereum's Versatility - Alexei Zamyatin 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

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Bitcoin’s security and reliability as a store of value are undeniable. However, its liquidity remained untapped for too long due to a lack of trustless bridges and native smart contract capabilities. As BTC is only native to Bitcoin’s L1, any attempt to include it in DeFi relies on the trust assumptions of third party custodians that wrap it. Build…

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Revisiting the Lamberts, i-Soon indictments, VMware zero-days 1:39:32

2M ago1:39:32

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Three Buddy Problem - Episode 37: This week, we revisit the public reporting on a US/Russia cyber stand down order, CISA declaring no change to its position on tracking Russian threats, and the high-level diplomatic optics at play. Plus, a dissection of ‘The Lamberts’ APT and connections to US intelligence agencies, attribution around ‘Operation Tr…

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Blumberg Capital Founder & Managing Partner, David J. Blumberg - Partnership & Innovation From Inception Through Exit 38:41

3M ago38:41

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In today’s episode, Kimberly Zhang sits down with David Blumberg, Founder and Managing Partner of Blumberg Capital. David shares his journey from his early days in venture capital to building a leading early-stage investment firm, with a deep dive into his rules of thumb in identifying and supporting groundbreaking technologies from inception throu…

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