#38 Untangling: Smart Legal Contracts with Richard Baker

In this episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, hosts Jack and Alec welcome Richard Baker, founder and CEO of Tokenovate, who shares his journey from working in telecommunications and digital media to founding a financial services company.

Richard discusses the evolution of blockchain technology and its applications in traditional finance, particularly in derivative trading and the role of digital assets and tokenization. He emphasizes the importance of foundational protocols for commerce and value exchange systems.

The conversation explores the complexities of the derivatives market, regulatory challenges, and the potential for blockchain to streamline processes and enhance transparency. Richard also touches on the broader implications of Web3 technology for identity management, carbon credit markets, and the intersection of IoT an ...