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The Policy Layer

The Policy Layer

By: Owl Explains
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Summary

The Policy Layer is a proud project of the Ava Labs Legal team that is committed to helping policymakers break through hype and navigate the blockchain world. We host podcasts with industry leaders seeking to build a better Internet. Check out our X profile @AvalanchePolicy, and visit our website owlexplains.com, where you will find practical explainers, quizzes, and more fun resources on all things Web3.

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Episodes
  • Ask the Owl Ep 1: What is Blockchain for?

    Ask the Owl Ep 1: What is Blockchain for?
    May 13 2026

    This episode starts at the core. Why should people care about blockchain? Is everything permissionless? From concert tickets to land records, the conversation shows why blockchain matters once you stop reducing it to Bitcoin or price charts.
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    24 mins
  • Ep 66: Data Ownership, Privacy, and Hiring: MyStandard

    Ep 66: Data Ownership, Privacy, and Hiring: MyStandard
    Apr 29 2026

    Adam Zec, CEO of MyStandard, joins us to talk about fixing one of the most broken parts of the digital economy: data ownership. MyStandard is building infrastructure that lets individuals control and monetize their workforce data instead of handing it over to platforms by default. The conversation covers hiring, privacy, bias, and why useful blockchain products should lead with what they solve.

    Discover more in MyStandard.io

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    33 mins
  • Ep 65: Stablecoins, Trust, and Singapore's Regulatory Playbook

    Ep 65: Stablecoins, Trust, and Singapore's Regulatory Playbook
    Apr 16 2026

    Adrian Ang (Partner at Allen & Gledhill) at brings a clear view of how Singapore approaches stablecoins, blockchain regulation, and the risks that come with digital money. He lays out the logic behind MAS’s framework, from technology-neutral regulation to the higher standards expected of serious market participants. Adrian also explains why regulatory clarity has become one of Singapore’s biggest strengths as a financial hub.

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    38 mins
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