18. Demystifying Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies with Nicholas Prouten

Blossoming Technologist

How do cryptocurrencies and blockchain work? Why is the blockchain industry great for technologists to explore?

Meet Nicholas Prouten, the VP of Product Design and Head of Marketing at the LODE Project based out of British Columbia, Canada. LODE is a blockchain powered payment ecosystem and the first of its kind of cryptocurrency to be backed by gold and silver. In this episode, we discuss bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as well as blockchain technology. Blockchain can be used in more than just the financial industry, and we delve into its use cases and how this booming industry can be a great path for any technologist.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Two Hat Security: twohat.com
Bitcoin Talk: bitcointalk.org
BlockFi: blockfi.com
Wealthsimple: wealthsimple.com
"Hooked" by Nir Eyal: bit.ly/3dwDJHI

Follow the LODE Project:

Website: lode.one
Twitter: @LODEpaymedia

Connect with Nicholas:

LinkedIn: /nick-prouten
Twitter: @NicholasProuten

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