EPISODE 120- Connecting Chains: Jens Herrmann on How Europe's Largest Telecom Provider Leverages Blockchain & Web3

Jens Herrmann, Senior Manager at Deutsche Telekom, fuels telecom innovation in blockchain, Web3, and the metaverse. With 18+ years of expertise, he combines his technology and business background with entrepreneurship, foresight topics, as well as strategy and investment work. In this episode, Jens covers telecom blockchain projects, data-driven trends, decentralization challenges, and much more! On The Menu: Targeted Blockchain Projects for Telecom Needs  - Emphasis on projects aligning with telecom requirements, including public blockchain and infrastructure staking Innovative Web3 Startups   - Future of startups like Clear X and Telo Puno propelling blockchain advancements. Cross-Industry Collaboration Drives Web3 Innovation   - Collaboration across sectors, including startups, fostering progress in Web3 landscape. Focusing on telecom-aligned goals, especially infrastructure and B2B sectors. Data-Driven Trend Identification   - Data analysis driving trend recognition and initiatives like staking. Balancing Decentralization and Tradition   - Challenges of integrating decentralization with control