The evolution of blockchain: Where it started and where it’s going

Decentralize with Cointelegraph

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, host Savannah Fortis sits down with Bart Wyatt, chief technology officer of the EOS Network Foundation, to explore the evolution of blockchain technology.
Discover blockchain’s journey from hype to utility, including Tether’s launch and the challenges faced during the development of the EOS Network. Bart shares insights on the gaming revolution driven by blockchain, the innovative landscape of NFTs and their cultural impact as gateways to niche communities.
Join us as we discuss the future of decentralized identities, the intersection of blockchain and AI, and get the latest updates on the EOS Network’s progress in this rapidly changing digital world.02:54 Blockchain as a social movement
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Time stamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to today's episode
(02:55) - Blockchain as a social movement
(05:01) - Utility beyond hype, Tether’s launch and Blockchain’s evolution
(09:00) - EOS Network: Early development challenges and its vision
(11:36) - Development of EOS.IO and its switch to proof-of-stake prior to Ethereum
(13:20) - Challenges during the EOS Network launch
(14:34) - The thrill of solving blockchain’s biggest challenges
(17:17) - Blockchain’s gaming revolution: Lessons from a game dev
(22:38) - NFTs in Blockchain space
(24:35) - Innovations in onchain NFTs: Cryptowalkers and ChainFaces
(27:21) - The future of NFTs and their cultural Impact
(28:23) - NFTs as gateways to niche communities
(32:23) - Decentralized IDs, EU's digital ID scheme
(37:17) - Blockchain and AI
(43:27) - EOS Network update
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The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

章节

1. Introduction to the episode (00:00:00)

2. Blockchain as a social movement (00:02:55)

3. Utility beyond hype, Tether’s launch and Blockchain’s evolution (00:05:01)

4. EOS Network: Early development challenges and its vision (00:09:00)

5. Development of EOS.IO and its switch to proof-of-stake prior to Ethereum (00:11:36)

6. Challenges during the EOS Network launch (00:13:20)

7. The thrill of solving blockchain’s biggest challenges (00:14:34)

8. Blockchain’s gaming revolution: Lessons from a game dev (00:17:17)

9. NFTs in Blockchain space (00:22:38)

10. Innovations in onchain NFTs: Cryptowalkers and ChainFaces (00:24:35)

11. The future of NFTs and their cultural Impact (00:27:21)

12. NFTs as gateways to niche communities (00:28:23)

13. Decentralized IDs, EU's digital ID scheme (00:32:23)

14. Blockchain and AI (00:37:17)

15. EOS Network update (00:43:27)