Here's finally the first episode coming also to the newsletter! I'll do better from now on 😉

Summary

In this episode, I talk with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz about why are digital identity and onchain credentials important to individuals and how it can be useful for companies and brands, especially in the crypto space. Evin shares her background, including experiences working at ConsenSys and Berkshire Hathaway, and how she got fascinated by crypto.

I find identity and reputation topic fascinating for many years, and I'm hopeful that we finally have the tech, capital and brains behind some projects that might help us solve it in really usable and useful way. (BFG)

We dive into the concept of the data backpack, why it is off-chain and how it allows individuals to carry and control their personal data. Evin explains the Disco dashboard and its role in helping ecosystem leaders understand the identities of their community. We also touch on partnerships, the future of identity, and exciting developments for Disco in 2024.

Overall this was an awesome chat and the first episode of Season 3. I will bring on more builders focused on the future of online/onchain identity and reputation soon. Enjoooy!

Evin & Disco.xyz - online credentials and growth

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Takeaways

• Identity and on-chain credentials are important topics in the crypto space, as well as outside of it.

• The data backpack allows individuals to carry and control their personal data. It can show onchain data and allows you collect offchain data credentials as well. And it's private to you!

• Disco has a dashboard for ecosystem leaders to engage with their communities and learn more about them.

• The future of identity involves more personalized experiences, more context and more privacy by default.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 Interest in Identity and On-Chain Credentials
06:11 The Concept of Multifaceted Identity
08:34 Educational Background and Transition to Crypto
11:07 Work Experience at Berkshire Hathaway
13:31 Spinning Out of ConsenSys and Starting Disco
19:43 Collecting and Managing Data in the Backpack
21:09 The Disco Dashboard and Ecosystem Leaders
23:26 The Role of Identity Data in the Blockchain Ecosystem
25:01 The Future of Identity and Intelligent Systems
28:37 Partnerships and Collaboration
32:56 Supporting Web2 Brands in Web3
38:13 Number of Disco Backpacks
40:12 Exciting Developments for Disco in 2024

Links To My Guest

• Evin on X: https://twitter.com/provenauthority

• Evin on FC: https://warpcast.com/evin

• Disco web: https://www.disco.xyz/

• Disco Data Backpack: https://app.disco.xyz/

• Disco on X: https://twitter.com

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Till next time, stay positive! 😀

BFG

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