Synopsis
B21 Block brings you a dose of weekly cryptocurrency and blockchain training, from a certified bitcoin professional who is actively teaching over 30,000 people about all of the aspects of this technology, and now in this podcast is helping you to navigate this ecosystem successfully.
Episodes
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Web Mining Explained | Ep. #28
09/11/2017 Duration: 09minWelcome to this episode which will be an interesting one for sure! We’re going to be discussing Web Mining, and how if you run a website you can potentially monetise it through Users Browsers. It’s a controversial topic for sure, but one you must be aware of. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Who Is Behind Bitcoin? | Ep. #27
02/11/2017 Duration: 08minAs Bitcoin had its ninth anniversary this week, it made sense to devote this episode to Who Is Behind? It’s a question that many ask when they start learning more about this Cryptocurrency that we know as Bitcoin. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com. Support the show
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges: Centralised VS Decentralised | Ep. #26
25/10/2017 Duration: 07minWelcome to this episode where we’re going to discuss the difference between Centralised Cryptocurrency Exchanges, and Decentralised Cryptocurrency Exchanges. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Bitcoin Safety Crash Course For Businesses | Ep. #25
18/10/2017 Duration: 09minI’ve been working with some for profit, and non-profit organisations over the past week, with the goal of understanding Bitcoin, and ways in which it can empower them. Hence in this episode I want to take primarily the security aspect of that, and discuss it with you. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Segwit2x, The New York Agreement, & The Upcoming Bitcoin Fork Explained | Ep. #24
11/10/2017 Duration: 09minWelcome to this episode where we’re going to be briefly touch upon Segwit2x, the New York Agreement, and the Upcoming Bitcoin Fork, again! I’d like to thank 99Bitcoins.com for this episode, as this episode is a excerpt from there post ‘Support for Segwit2x, the New York Agreement, and the Upcoming Bitcoin Fork Explained’. 99 Bitcoins is an awesome resource for non technical newbies joining the Bitcoin ecosystem. Remember, all show notes can be found over on my site b21block.com. But lets jump into this episode now. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Initial Coin Offering (ICO) VS Initial Public Offering (IPO) | Ep. #23
04/10/2017 Duration: 07minWelcome to this episode which is going to be an interesting one for sure, what I want to discuss with you here is the difference between Initial Coin Offerings (ICO’s), and Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s). Both sound similar, both have similarities, but couldn’t be more different in there deployment. So lets dive into this episode; Initial Coin Offerings VS Initial Public Offerings. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Bitcoin Mempool Explained | Ep. #22
27/09/2017 Duration: 04minIn this episode I explain what the Bitcoin Mempool is! If you want to see the current status on the Mempool you can take a look at the graph which I’ve linked over in the show notes. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Monero XMR’s 3 Major Anonymity Methods | Ep. #21
20/09/2017 Duration: 09minWelcome to this episode where we’re going to be briefly discussing Monero, and explaining its three major anonymity methods with you. I’d like to quickly thank 99Bitcoins.com for this episode, as this episode is a excerpt from there post ‘A Beginner’s Guide to Monero’. 99 Bitcoins is an awesome resource for non technical newbies joining the Bitcoin ecosystem. But without any further a due lets jump into this episode on Monero. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Cryptocurrency Exchanges VS Major Market Exchanges | Ep. #20
13/09/2017 Duration: 08minIn episode #20 of this podcast I want to discuss the differences between Cryptocurrency, and Major Market Exchanges. This episode is an excerpt from a course I created with Rebecca who manages her own private Cryptocurrency Fund; Cryptocurrency Trading: Complete Guide To Trading Altcoins. I’ve linked to that course in the show notes over at b21block.com if you’re interested in checking it out. But I’m going to switch over to the excerpt now which will cover the differences between Cryptocurrency Exchanges, and Major Market Exchanges and it’s actually delivered by Rebecca. So enjoy, here goes. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Steem, Steem Dollars & Steem Power Explained | Ep. #19
06/09/2017 Duration: 06minIn this episode i’ll be making sense out of all the complicated terms associated with SteemIt, for those who are just getting started on the platform. So let me give you a quick summary of what SteemIt is first, before jumping into explaining Steem, Steem Dollars & Steem Power. Now Steemit is kind of a social news platform that pays users with digital currency called Steem for posting and upvoting good content. Think of Reddit, but with a nice add-on of getting paid for your participation. Simple as that, let me dive into helping you understand all the terms associated with the site now. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Basic Concepts Of The Blockchain Explained | Ep. #18
30/08/2017 Duration: 08minWelcome to episode #18 of the B21 Block: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain School podcast. In this episode I want to cover the Basic Concepts Of The Blockchain with you, I really want you to understand it as it’s crucial. So that’s the reason why I’m covering it in this episode, the Blockchain is a real game-changer. Now this actual episode will be an excerpt from a brand new online course I’m publishing which should be live this week, it’s created with my great friend and co-instructor for the course Thomas. It’s called the Ethereum Developer Masterclass, and has over 100 HD video lectures, and as mentioned it should be live this week. If you want an update for when it goes live, just make sure you’re signed up to my mailing list over at b21block.com. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Ripple XRP Explained | Ep. #17
23/08/2017 Duration: 16minIn this episode we’re going to be discussing a cryptocurrency many people are intrigued by, and that cryptocurrency is, Ripple. I have 99Bitcoins.com to thank for this episode, as this episode is a excerpt from there post ‘How to buy Ripple in 3 Simple Steps – A Beginner’s Guide’. 99 Bitcoins is an awesome resource for non technical newbies joining the Bitcoin ecosystem. But without any further a due lets jump into this episode on Ripple. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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What Are Cryptocurrencies? | Ep. #16
16/08/2017 Duration: 07minIn this episode I want to get to the core of cryptocurrencies with you, and help you understand exactly what they are, because you should never get involved with something you don’t fully understand. So lets dive into this episode, and get to the bottom of what cryptocurrencies actually are. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com. Support the show
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What Is The Blockchain? | Ep. #15
09/08/2017 Duration: 07minWhat is the blockchain? That’s actually a good question isn’t it - well in this episode I’ll be explaining more about what the blockchain actually is, so you do understand at more than just surface level. Just so you’re aware my explanation of the blockchain is going to be focussed around the bitcoin blockchain. Once you understand how this blockchain works, going forward you’ll be able to understand how other blockchains work, however, other blockchains do have there own differences as well, but the key fundamental is the same. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Where Did Ethereum Classic Come From? | Ep. #14
02/08/2017 Duration: 09minGetting started with cryptocurrencies is often complex for beginners as it is, but, when those getting started find out one cryptocurrency essentially has two versions, it starts putting doubt into their mind on how to get started. That’s the case we have with Ethereum, and Ethereum Classic. Many people are confused by the two; how do they differ? Which should we actually be getting involved in? I’m going to break Ethereum Classic down for you, so you know exactly what it is, as well as how it differs from Ethereum. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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What Is Ethereum? | Ep. #13
26/07/2017 Duration: 07minSo to begin with, a question many people will want answering is the following, what exactly is Ethereum? This is especially true of the matter if you’ve just come across the term. So what we’re going to be doing in this episode is just that, breaking down Ethereum, so you understand it as its core. Lets dive into it all! LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com. Support the show
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What Are ERC-20 Ethereum Tokens? | Ep. #12
19/07/2017 Duration: 06minYou may have seen the term ERC-20 tokens thrown around when it comes to investing in a certain cryptocurrency, especially with the plethora of ICO’s now being launched. But what actually constitutes as an ERC-20 token? Well that’s what we’re going to dive into within this episode. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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Bitcoin Arbitrage Opportunities With Purse | Ep. #11
12/07/2017 Duration: 08minNow that’s out the way, lets jump into this episode. So quick question, who likes to save money? And potentially, make money in the process? I’m guessing it’s everyone! Well this episode is going to be an absolute treat for those of you interested, I’ll be going over purse.io with you, which allows you to save up to 15% on Amazon goods. Not only is this a great opportunity for saving money on your general purchases, but it also opens up the opportunity for arbitrage. If you’re not aware of what arbitrage is, it’s simply the buying and selling of something on different markets, to take advantage of the differing prices for the same product. Just so you’re aware, all the show notes with links can be found over at my site, www.b21block.com. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.Support the show
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What Are Bitcoin Debit Cards? | Ep. #10
05/07/2017 Duration: 08minWelcome to the tenth episode! I’m really enjoying this format, so please do continue to support the podcast by rating, reviewing and sharing it. But lets dive into this episode where i want to go over bitcoin debit cards with you, as they are super convent way to start using bitcoin more frequently in your daily life, with no friction. So these are exactly like your normal bank debit card, like a visa debit card, used in exactly the same way. No difference what so ever. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this episode? If so, we’d appreciate a short review. CONNECT WITH US: You can request an episode, and view all show notes over at: b21block.com.
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IOTA The Cryptocurrency For The Internet Of Things Explained | Ep. #9
28/06/2017 Duration: 09minWelcome back to another episode of this podcast, in this episode I want to cover a topic, well a cryptocurrency, that a listener requested, as they were keen on learning more about it. Remember, you can request a topic to be covered in this podcast by heading over to my site: b21block.com, once you’re there just scroll to the bottom, click the contact link, and message me your request. On top of that, the site has now been updated to reflect this podcast, so you can now view all the show notes for past, present and future episodes on the site. So that’ll be super useful! But back to this episode, so what we’re going to be deep diving into today is IOTA - which is quoted as being the next generation blockchain, and it’s currently sitting comfortably as the eighth most valuable cryptocurrency, something which took many by surprise as it has only appeared recently. But lets dive into all within this episode, and understand what this cryptocurrency IOTA is all about. LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: Did you enjoy this epis