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January 19, 2025 85 mins

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We sat down to chat with J4ck, a former Google designer and DJ, who now co-founded Icebreaker, a decentralized professional network often dubbed the "Web3 LinkedIn." In this episode, we dive deep into J4ck's journey—from working at Google to creating innovative music scenes in New York. We also explore the challenges and future of hiring in the Web3 space, the power of recommendations, and the seamless integration of personal and professional identities in the digital age. Tune in for an inspiring look at how Icebreaker aims to leverage trust and zero-knowledge proofs to reshape how we connect and collaborate professionally.

00:00 Designer, DJ, Entrepreneur: My Journey

08:55 Early Solo Mining vs. Corporate Mining

14:32 Multi-Profile Identity Management

17:45 Personal Website with Dynamic APIs

25:15 Graph Ordinality in Icebreaker

27:33 Consumer-Focused Web3 Adoption Rising

32:00 "Choosing Convenience vs. Privacy"

37:18 Data Transformation in System Integration

44:34 Crypto-Driven Hiring Solution

48:40 "Key Interview Question for Hiring"

57:33 "Bounty Programs Reimagined"

01:03:51 Networking for Job Referrals

01:06:21 Connecting Moderators Across Regions

01:10:44 Trust-Based, Open Internet Systems

01:18:42 Verifying Code Authenticity

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