🎙️ Ready to get serious about Crypto/Blockchain after 15 years in the game? Atul Prashar sits down with Andrew Almeida, founder of Rise and Shine, to talk about their partnership with Avalanche, the Nakamoto Consensus Protocol, and the future of DeFi. We also discuss why Ethereum remains relevant, and how blockchain scalability will reshape industries. Plus, a whiskey review of Nashville Barrel Straight Bourbon! 00:00  Intro 02:24  Nashville Barrell Straight Bourbon Whiskey 05:05  Andrew’s Background 08:34  Rise And Shine 10:19  Nakamoto Consensus Protocol 13:22  Why Ethereum has remained relevant 19:20  Bonds coming on chain 23:54  Ethereum: Proof of Stake, Sharding, Layer 2 28:58  How Rise And Shine will Change the Game 32:52  Calming Your Mind Around DeFi   45:48  Let's Talk About Blockchain More, Crypto Less 52:19  Future of Adoptability & Scalability of Blockchain 57:22  SYSK: Rise And Shine Partners on LinkedIN / YouTube This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Gabelli School of Business Students. Please Rate, Review, Subscribe and Share with a Friend! Means a lot to us - thank YOU! For more info on Venture, Tech, Sports and Investing, visit: ⁠⁠Atul Prashar | LinkedIn