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The New Trust Economy
Monika Proffitt & Tracy Hazzard
Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 70

Want to go beyond Blockchain as a technology industry buzzword and get beyond the technobabble? What is blockchain and what does cryptocurrency have to do with it? Why should we even care as citizens or entrepreneurs? The New Trust Economy podcast explores blockchain applications and how the tech is solving problems today, showing what is in use and what is possible, as well as highlighting the gaps in needs and opportunities. Look at blockchain through the lens of how it is broadening reach, value. and access for people, business and communication. Join hosts Blockchain 101 author and social entrepreneur, Monika Proffitt and Inc. Innovation columnist and Founder of Podetize, Tracy Hazzard as they provide a perspective for everyone who is new to the crypto and blockchain space on the whole blockchain technology, as well as go deep into issues such as decentralized disruption of power structures, marginalized cultures, women in tech and gender balance and having enough value-based advancement in the workforce. Learn and understand from industry experts as Monika and Tracy shed light on everyone and everything blockchain and crypto and make sure to break it down in terms of what this will mean to the future of business and our daily lives.Every week, Monika and Tracy will be highlighting blockchain influencers, innovators and the technology use cases as an opportunity to explore the disruptive forces, the new trust (or trust-less) economy and emerging philosophy heading to a more decentralized way of working and living. Plus you won’t want to miss discussions on innovation applications, applications built on blockchain or crypto, what needs to happen to implement, what’s not happening or what’s missing, what’s not working, what it’s like to be at this stage of disruptive technology, what can we do to make it sustainable for our businesses, and so much more.
Monika Proffitt is a social entrepreneur, speaker and writer working at the nexus of fintech, real estate, and social impact. She is the founder of Rise Housing, a real estate company that leverages blockchain technology to create access to equity for everyday investors while bringing liquidity to real estate asset owners. A practicing artist for many years, she formerly served as the Founding Executive Director of Starry Night Programs, providing a creative retreat center for artists and writers, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Through this company, she was able to bring over a million dollars in investment to the economically depressed region of Sierra County, New Mexico. Monika has spoken at numerous universities and conferences in the US, Europe and Asia on topics ranging from sustainable business and social impact, to blockchain for social good, to the value of cultural capital in the appreciation of real estate. She has exhibited the artwork of hundreds of emerging artists, as well as her own, at international art fairs including Art Basel Miami, the Venice Biennale, Worldwide Los Angeles, and Frieze New York. Her new book, Blockchain 101: Fundamentals of a New Economy, is now available on Amazon.
Tracy Hazzard is a brand and product strategist for Hazz Design, and has ghost-designed, sourced, and launched 250+ consumer products generating more than $2 billion at ecommerce and mass market retailers. For over 25 years, she has worked with design-leading brands like Martha Stewart Living and Herman Miller to out-design, out-source, and out-profit the competition. Tracy is the co-inventor of 37 patents that have helped her clients get acquired and achieve high asset valuations. In addition to being an innovation columnist for Inc., she has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Wired, and CNN Money. Tracy co-hosts the podcasts Product Launch Hazzards, Feed Your Brand, and WTFFF?! 3D Printing: The 3D Start Point for disruptive technology.
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Haseeb Awan Of Efani And Bitaccess
Episode 84
mardi 1 mars 2022 • Duration 22:11
Sim hacks, sim swaps, and other security problems deal a lot of damage to people's lives. Good thing Haseeb Awan of Efani and Bitaccess is ready to help out. Monika Proffitt talks to Haseeb about Bitcoin ATMs, phone security, and seamless transitions. Haseeb discusses why he built a service focused on data security and shares the plans he has in store for the future. Tune in for more great insights from Haseeb and Monika on building a new trust economy.
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Building An NFT For The Photography Community With Peter Hurley
Episode 83
mardi 18 janvier 2022 • Duration 24:29
NFTs are fast becoming an ubiquitous part of the digital economy. Once largely a digital art medium, NFTs are starting to encompass other art forms as well. Monika Proffitt takes a look at Shabangrs, an NFT that is focused on the photography community with some help from co-founder Peter Hurley. Peter takes us on a guided tour of the impetus that brought the project about, where the project is going, and why Peter thinks NFTs are great for photographers. Tune in to learn more about this revolutionary NFT project right here on The New Trust Economy.
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Nodle And The Nodle Cash App With CEO/Co-Founder Micha Benoliel
Episode 74
mercredi 3 mars 2021 • Duration 33:32
The possibilities that you can do with blockchain are potentially endless, as Nodle’s interesting developments show. With the Nodle Cash App, the platform effectively creates an ecosystem that integrates blockchain, cryptocurrency and the internet of things. Joining in this conversation with Monika Proffitt, the company’s founder and CEO, Micha Benoliel eloquently explains how the whole ecosystem works and what possible directions it can take. The platform is set to enable users to make purchases using Nodle Cash, setting the stage for greater possibilities that have the potential to change the digital ecosystem as a whole. Join in as Monika and Micha geek about what could become the next revolution in digital technology.
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What To Look For When You Invest With Dan Hannum
Episode 73
mardi 12 janvier 2021 • Duration 21:08
Investing is more than just saving for rainy days. It’s also one way to help you get ahead financially and achieve your long term goals. Joining Monika Proffitt on today’s show is Dan Hannum, the CEO at Hannum Capital Management and COO at ZenLedger. Dan goes through the list of what to look for when you invest, including having a great team and a great product that you would need or use. They also talk about scaling, DeFi, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), showing people how to get involved, how they can use things, and how they can do it compliantly.
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Patrick Baron Of Validator Capital/ Celo
Episode 72
mercredi 6 janvier 2021 • Duration 41:42
“Money is a language by which we communicate value.” This episode’s guest, Patrick Baron, greatly believes in this. Seeing as to how cryptocurrency is making it more accessible through the use of technology, he soon founded Validator Capital—a Validator company that supports an infrastructure layer of the Celo network. Here, he joins Monika Proffitt to talk about the many great things they are doing to make money become the social technology that it is. Patrick also takes us across his journey of stumbling into the industry and shares his thought on the future of cryptocurrency, how small to mid-sized businesses are going to adapt, and how his company is aiding in providing financial access to billions of people.
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From Wall Street To Blockchain With Dan Hannum
Episode 71
jeudi 5 novembre 2020 • Duration 27:20
Dan Hannum’s background was in traditional finance, but since he discovered Bitcoin, he was hooked. Now Dan is the Founder of Hannum Capital Management, a capital management company focused on digital and blockchain-based assets exclusively on the blockchain technology sector. Though he could have made a fortune staying in Wall Street, he was able to marry his passion for Bitcoin with his education and experience in portfolio management. Now he helps clients immerse themselves in the world of Bitcoin. Tune in to today’s episode and join Monika Proffitt and Dan as he shares his journey from Wall Street to crypto-focused venture capital.
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COVID-19 And A New Paradigm For Real Estate with Debbie Bloyd
Episode 69
jeudi 16 avril 2020 • Duration 26:30
As we fight our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, home quarantine and social distancing measures are having a massive effect on all businesses across all sectors of the economy. Real estate is no exception as lenders and brokers alike are forced to get creative in making and closing deals with buyers while working remotely. Joining host Monika Proffitt today is Debbie Bloyd of DLB Mortgage Services. Working out of Dallas, Texas, Debbie, who has had a ton of experience dealing with various real estate problems acknowledges that these are unprecedented times, and the real estate sector has to make do with what resources it can command to keep things running.
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DGX: The New Gold With Shaun Djie
Episode 68
lundi 9 mars 2020 • Duration 20:34
The DGX Token is one of the newest developments in the cryptocurrency scene that’s changing up things bit by bit. The value of the DGX Token is highly dependent on the value of gold, and has become a quite-coveted asset. Shaun Djie is the Co-Founder and CEO of Digix, a company that trades in DGX Tokens. Shaun Djie sits down with Monika Proffitt to explain the principles behind DGX Tokens and trading them. Is it time for you to study a new cryptocurrency?
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Blockchain And Self Sovereign Identity With Alex Preukschat
Episode 67
mardi 3 mars 2020 • Duration 25:20
The blockchain space has risen in popularity over the years, including decentralized digital identity and self-sovereign identity (SSI). Because of this, Alex Preukschat decided to co-author a book with Drummond Reed entitled Self Sovereign Identity. In this episode, Alex joins Monika Proffitt to share a little about his background and how he got into blockchain technology. Going deep into the reason why he and Drummond decided to write their book, he goes over the four main parts of the book and their applications and discusses how SSI can help lessen fake news and internet trolls. To learn more about SSI, Alex is involved with a community that shares ideas around the blockchain space. If you want more information about bitcoins, Alex also published a graphic novel called Bitcoin: The Hunt of Satoshi Nakamoto.Author Alex Preukschat discusses his upcoming book, Self Sovereign Identity, and SSI’s uses in daily life.
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Cost-Based Economics: A New Economic Model Enabled By Blockchain
Episode 66
lundi 3 février 2020 • Duration 22:55
The blockchain technology has been opening up so many opportunities for us that people still fail to take advantage. Flying solo in this episode, host, Monika Proffitt, lets us in on a new economic model that is enabled by crypto or blockchain: cost-based economics. She defines what it is and shares with us how it came to be and how it could change the game of the economic system in the post-late stage of capitalism. Monika has so many insights in store about looking at value and finding where it is, and what matters, so don’t miss out on this great information. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!
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