In this episode, we speak with Ivan Branco, who leads information management, AI, and analytics for the Volvo Group's logistics operations in Belgium, about the real-world case for blockchain in enterprise manufacturing. The conversation covers why blockchain is still misunderstood in the boardroom and how to change that, the country of origin compliance problem and the costly fines it creates, Volvo's internal exploration of a proprietary cryptocurrency for supplier transactions, the fragmented blockchain landscape and how too many competing chains undermine trust, and why cultural change is the true barrier to adoption.
In this episode, we speak with Douglas Heintzman, Chief Catalyst at the Blockchain Research Institute and CEO of Syncura, about how digital trust infrastructure is shaping the next phase of the global economy. The discussion explores how blockchain enables trusted data and transactions, and how identity, credentials, and payment systems connect to reduce friction across industries. The conversation also covers governance, interoperability, and how embedding trust at the infrastructure level can support more efficient processes and real-world adoption at scale.
In this episode, we spoke with Karla McKenna, Christoph Schneider, and Kevin Griffin from GLEIF to explore the future of trusted organizational identity. They explain how the Verifiable LEI (VLEI) builds on the global LEI system, why strong governance is essential for digital trust, and how the KERI and ACDC protocols create a secure, interoperable foundation for high-assurance credentials. The conversation also covers VLEI’s role across industries, insights from GLEIF’s global hackathon, and how emerging threats like AI-driven fraud make verifiable authenticity more critical than ever.
Explore the intricacies of Cardano's tokenomics with Cardano Foundation CTO Giorgio Zinetti and industry expert Massimo Morini. Together, they explore Cardano's unique token distribution strategy, including mechanics of the reserve, reward pot, and treasury, explaining how each contributes to network resilience. Morini further examines reward distribution, validator incentives, and the importance of parameterization for future decentralized governance. Tune in to discover why Cardano's tokenomics are considered best-in-class.