Discovering New Standards in Blockchain with Aureliano: Culture, Innovation, and the Future of LUKSO.

In this engaging episode of 'New Standards,' hosts welcome Aureliano, a seasoned developer spearheading multiple projects on the LUKSO network. Aureliano shares his journey from Web2 to blockchain, highlighting the cultural necessity of blockchain technology in regions like South America. The conversation delves into the transformative potential of LUKSO’s LSP7 and LSP8 token standards, envisioning decentralized, relational databases, innovative ticketing systems, and more. Aureliano emphasizes LUKSO’s unique appeal to artists and cultural creators, and discusses his pioneering work with the POP Protocol, Cup CO, and Quantum Protocol. Listeners are encouraged to 'get curious' about LUKSO and join in the burgeoning cultural revolution it promises.

Follow Aureliano on Twitter @aurealarcon

00:00 Introduction to Aureliano and His Blockchain Journey 00:40 Transition from Web2 to Blockchain: Aureliano’s Story 03:23 The Importance of Crypto in South America 07:43 Exploring the Cultural Impact of Blockchain 12:21 Innovations with LUKSO: Tokenizing Culture and Beyond 19:39 The Future of Decentralized Data and Universal Profiles 29:10 Bridging Chains and the Potential of LSP Standards 32:53 Exploring the Evolution of Social Interactions in Digital Spaces 33:12 The Revolutionary Concept of POP: Networking and Profile Building 35:01 The Technical Backbone of POP and Its Impact 35:42 Universal Profiles: A New Era of Digital Identity 40:05 The Future of LUKSO: Beyond Art and Tokenization 50:01 The Power of Direct Connections in the Digital Age 54:08 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Curiosity and Community

Empowering Creators Through Blockchain: A Conversation with Stephen Horvath In this episode of 'New Standards,' the hosts engage with Stephen Horvath, the Universal Profile browser extension development lead on the LUKSO network. The conversation dives into Stephen's early fascination with technology, leading to a career spanning over two decades with pivotal roles at IBM, Adobe, and Ledger. Stephen discusses his journey into blockchain and Web3 technologies, driven by a desire to create impactful, user-centric applications. Sharing insights from his work at LUKSO, he explores the challenges and innovations in developing the browser extension for Universal Profiles, emphasizing the importance of user experience, security, and the decentralization ethos of blockchain. The dialogue also touches on leadership, the significance of contributing to the blockchain community, and the potential of blockchain to revolutionize how creators manage and represent their identities online, promising upcoming features and the envisioned roadmap for LUKSO.

00:00 Welcome to the Episode: Introducing Stephen Horvath 01:14 Stephen's Journey into Software Development 04:51 From IBM to Blockchain: Stephen's Career Path 09:46 The Leap to LUKSO: A Mission-Driven Choice 16:06 Building for LUKSO: Challenges and Insights 22:14 The Technical and Social Complexity of Developing Browser Extensions 27:03 Embracing Cutting Edge Challenges and Community Contributions 28:22 Exploring the Novel Features of Universal Profiles 29:24 The Technical Backbone: Ethereum and Metadata 30:39 Mobile vs. Browser Extensions: Development Insights 32:47 Security and User Experience: Mobile App Considerations 36:48 The Vision for Universal Profiles: Accessibility and Innovation 49:12 Leadership and Innovation: Fostering a Creative Ecosystem 54:44 Looking Ahead: Roadmap Teasers and Elevator Pitch for LUKSO

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Guest:

https://twitter.com/stephenahorvath

Innovating DeFi on LUKSO: Smart Accounts, Social Integration, and the Future of Web3.

This episode of the 'New Standards' podcast focuses on the innovation within the DeFi and blockchain space, spotlighting the LUKSO ecosystem. The hosts, Ethan and Alts, along with guests from Deliquified Labs, delve into the development and potential of smart accounts, specifically through projects like Defolio which aims to revolutionize DeFi with a social approach on LUKSO. Discussion points include the journey of blockchain development, the importance of holistic wallet designs, and how LUKSO facilitates a user-centric development environment for creating comprehensive DeFi experiences. The episode emphasizes the role of community, the challenges of staying ahead in the fast-paced blockchain environment, and encourages developers to engage with LUKSO for building futuristic dApps focusing on end-user experiences.

00:00 Exploring the Future of Smart Accounts with ZK SYNC and LUKSO 00:19 Introducing New Standards: A Web3 Podcast Journey 00:36 Deep Dive with Deliquefied Labs: Bringing DeFi to LUKSO 01:39 Heisenbergir's Journey: From Coding Traffic Lights to Crypto Innovator 05:24 Nato's Design Path: From Graphic Design to Crypto Casino Success 10:25 Smart Accounts vs. Universal Profiles: The Future of Wallets 23:24 Deliquified Labs Unveiled: Building the Future of DeFi on LUKSO 33:14 Designing DeFolio: Simplifying DeFi for Everyone 39:22 The Vision Behind Zia: A New DEX on the Horizon 41:39 Exploring the Unique Aspects of Our DEX 42:51 The Importance of Community in DeFi 43:55 Finance Bros: Building Community Through NFTs 45:54 The Evolution of Blockchain and Traditional Business Models 46:58 NFTs as Modern Loyalty Points 53:08 Advice for Aspiring LUKSO Blockchain Developers 01:03:33 The Future of Defolio and Deliquified Labs 01:05:31 Elevator Pitch: Explaining LUKSO to the Uninitiated 01:10:53 Closing Thoughts and the Vision for LUKSO

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@heisenburgirrs

@defolio42

@nato12001

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Links:

https://www.de-folio.com/