Interview with Candace Jar: Revolutionizing Payments with Blockchain | Good News York In this episode of Good News York, hosts Mike Brindisi and Matt Maer kick off the week with exciting stories and news. Mike shares his experience at a recent Metallica concert before diving into an engaging interview with Candace Jar, co-founder of Ex Cova. Candace introduces her tech startup that is simplifying blockchain payments and discusses the transformative potential of this technology. The conversation also touches on her background, the company's public beta release, and how Ex Cova aims to make cryptocurrency as user-friendly as Venmo or PayPal. The episode wraps up with news highlights, including Syracuse restaurants making it to the top 10 burger list and local heroes saving lives. 00:00 Introduction and Metallica Concert Recap 00:49 Introducing Candace and Ex Cova 02:35 The Vision Behind Ex Cova 04:02 Simplifying Blockchain for Everyone 05:09 Public Beta and Future Plans 22:53 Candace's Multifaceted Life 27:22 Candace's Farewell and Show Transition 27:32 Welcome Back to Good News York 28:22 Metallica Concert Experience 33:06 Burger Supremacy in Syracuse 37:44 Red Robin's Promotion Fiasco 39:24 Paramedics Save a Life at Daniella's 42:44 Show Wrap-Up and Future Ideas