Best Austin Federa Podcasts (2025)

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The Internet Capital Markets Roadmap | Lucas Bruder, Max Resnick & Austin Federa 1:02:36

14d ago1:02:36

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Gm! This week we're joined by Lucas Bruder, Max Resnick & Austin Federa to discuss the internet capital markets roadmap. We deep dive into how to bring more assets onchain, the latest happening with DoubeZero, how to improve Solana execution & more. Enjoy!--Follow Lucas: https://x.com/buffalu__Follow Max: https://x.com/MaxResnick1Follow Austin: htt…

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[PODCAST] Karel Kubat from Union Labs on Building a Composable, Trust-Minimized Modular Ethereum 53:13

1h ago53:13

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Summary Karel Kubat, CEO of Union, lays out a bold vision for a decentralized coordination layer that can unlock true interoperability in crypto. He breaks down why bridging is still broken, why ZK is more than hype, and why Bitcoin needs to be more than digital gold. From security risks to UX gaps to regulatory pressure, this conversation covers t…

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SOL Needs More Than DAT | Anna Yuan 55:11

9h ago55:11

55:11

Gm! This week Anna Yuan joins the show to discuss why Solana needs a DAT strategy. We deep dive into what the Solana ecosystem can learn from Bitcoin & Ethereum, the role of a DAT, does Solana need a narrative & more. Enjoy!--Follow Anna: https://x.com/gizmothegizzerFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspe…

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Solana's Breakout DeFi Lending Protocol | Mary Gooneratne 58:37

4d ago58:37

58:37

Gm! This week, Mary Gooneratne joins the show to discuss the current state of Solana DeFi lending. We deep dive into how to compete as a DeFi lender, building on Solana, the future of Loopscale & more Enjoy!--Follow Mary: https://x.com/marygooneratneFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe …

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The Next Chapter For Phantom | Brandon Millman & Sam Rosenblum 1:01:45

7d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Gm! This week, Brandon Millman & Sam Rosenblum join the show to discuss what's next for Phantom. We deep dive into the state of Solana DeFi, the super-app vision, crypto's IPO window, growing through acquisition & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brandon: https://x.com/BChillman Follow Sam: https://x.com/sjrosenblum Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follo…

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The Solana Seeker Phone Is Here | Emmett Hollyer 1:03:26

11d ago1:03:26

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Gm! This week, Emmett Hollyer joins the show to unpack the launch of the Solana Seeker phone. We cover the key lessons learned from the Saga release, how to challenge the mobile duopoly, the long-term vision for Solana Mobile over the next 5–10 years & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Emmett: https://x.com/m_it Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lig…

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Decentralized Computing Revolution: Alessandro De Carli on Acura's Real-World Applications (Part 2) 24:36

12d ago24:36

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In this episode, Dr. Jemma Green continues her conversation with Alessandro De Carli, exploring how Aura’s smartphone-based computing network is disrupting traditional data centers. Discover the sustainability benefits of repurposing old phones, practical applications in web scraping and AI, and the competitive edge of decentralized computing. High…

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[PODCAST] From Authoring ERC-20 to LUKSO: Fabian Vogelsteller Vision for a More Human Web3 59:32

13d ago59:32

59:32

Takeaways – Fabian started in web development before entering blockchain. – He created the ERC-20 standard, now the backbone of tokenized assets. – Blockchain still struggles with mainstream adoption. – LUKSO was built to fix outdated blockchain standards. – Digital identity is essential for real Web3 engagement. – Blockchain’s overemphasis on fina…

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Reinventing Onchain Order Books on Solana w/ Tristan Frezza (Bullet) 42:51

14d ago42:51

42:51

In this episode, Austin chats with Tristan (Bullet) to discuss the significant evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly focusing on the re-emergence of Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs) and the innovative development of Bullet on Solana. Tristan dives into the history of order books, their challenges in the DeFi space, and the techno…

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[PODCAST] Clayton Menzel: Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential with Babylon Labs 33:36

15d ago33:36

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Summary Clayton Menzel, Head of Business Development at Babylon Labs, shares how Babylon is unlocking a new era of Bitcoin staking. With over 48,000 BTC staked, the platform is building native infrastructure to make Bitcoin productive without compromising security. Clayton discusses the launch of Babylon Genesis, a Bitcoin-aligned L1, and the broad…

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This Is How Solana Wins With Lucas Bruder 1:01:12

18d ago1:01:12

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Gm! This week we're joined by Lucas Bruder to discuss BAM. We deep dive into the Jito origin story, what is BAM, toxic order flow, improving speed on Solana, Jito's impact on Solana & more. Enjoy! --Follow Lucas: https://x.com/buffalu__Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the Lightsp…

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[PODCAST] From REN Protocol to Garden Finance: Susruth on Fixing Fragmentation in DeFi 46:52

20d ago46:52

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Summary Susruth, CEO of Garden Finance, shares how his background in cybersecurity and early work in DeFi led him to launch a cross-chain liquidity protocol focused on user custody and seamless UX. He explains how Garden leverages atomic swaps and HTLCs to enable trustless trading across blockchains, with a special focus on Bitcoin. Susruth emphasi…

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The State Of Solana With Carlos Gonzalez Campo 48:26

21d ago48:26

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Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of crypto markets. We deep dive into can ETH continue to outperform SOL, an update on REV, stablecoin network effects, what is BAM & more. Enjoy! --Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosgFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspe…

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[PODCAST] How XION is Redefining User Experience in Crypto with Adam Bates 54:57

22d ago54:57

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Summary Adam Bates, Chief Marketing Officer at XION, shares his journey into blockchain and his focus on simplifying complex crypto concepts for mass understanding. He stresses that user experience is the key driver for blockchain adoption, highlighting the importance of intuitive design, storytelling, and strong community-building. Bates explains …

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The State Of Firedancer, Building Thru & How To 10x Performance | Liam Heeger 47:07

25d ago47:07

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Gm! This week we're joined by Liam Heeger to discuss his journey to building Thru. We deep dive into the state of Firedancer, is Solana too decentralized, how to 10x performance, competing as an L1 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Liam: https://x.com/CantelopePeel Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq S…

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Revolutionizing Decentralized Computing: Alessandro De Carli on Acurast's Mobile Device Network (Part 1) 29:07

26d ago29:07

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In this episode of Unblock'd, Dr. Jemma Green sits down with Alessandro De Carli, co-founder of Acurast, to explore how this innovative platform is revolutionizing decentralized computing by harnessing the power of everyday smartphones. Alessandro reveals how Acurast allows people to contribute their mobile devices to a global computing network tha…

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[PODCAST] Michael Sena: How Recall Network Is Creating a Reputation System for AI Agents 1:00:52

27d ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Summary Michael Cena, co-founder of Recall Network, outlines a vision for building the discovery and trust layer for the internet of AI agents. He introduces AgentRank, a reputation system modeled after PageRank, to evaluate and surface trustworthy agents in a future where agents interact, contract, and collaborate with one another. Cena emphasizes…

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The Truth Behind Crypto Market Makers | Matt Jobbé-Duval 1:05:39

28d ago1:05:39

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Gm! This week we're joined by Matt Jobbé-Duval to discuss the state of crypto markets making. We deep dive into TradFi vs crypto market makers, how are deals structured, how to improve transparency, TGE price discovery & more. Enjoy! --Follow Matt: https://x.com/Mattjob1Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Ligh…

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An Investor's Evolving Thesis of a Maturing Market w/ Jon Charbonneau (DBA) 48:45

28d ago48:45

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DBA co-founder John Charbonneau discusses his journey from TradFi to crypto, detailing his evolution from an Ethereum maximalist to a multi-chain pragmatist. He argues that as the crypto market matures beyond hype cycles, real revenue and cash flow are becoming key valuation metrics. He points to Hyperliquid's controversial rise as a prime example …

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[PODCAST] Jordan Jefferson: An App Layer for Dogecoin 1:01:24

29d ago1:01:24

1:01:24

Summary Peter Abilla sits down with Jordan Jefferson, CEO of Doge OS, to explore how Dogecoin is evolving from meme status to a real app layer. Jordan shares his crypto origin story, the purpose behind Doge OS, and why it’s time to build an on-chain economy that’s actually fun to use. The conversation covers how Doge OS is designed to balance humor…

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Series Finale: Mike Dudas on how stablecoins are eating Wall Street 50:16

1M ago50:16

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Mike Dudas is the Managing Partner of 6MV and former CEO of The Block. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Mike Dudas for Frank's final episode of the program. Frank and Mike discuss The Block's history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how payments and stablecoins have emerged as one of crypto's killer use cas…

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Breaking Down the PUMP Launch 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

In this episode, we discuss the launch of the PUMP token! We dive into price discovery on Hyperliquid, investor participation, ICO implications, revenue-sharing models, PumpFun’s acquisition strategy, competition with Bonk and Raydium, and predictions for post-launch valuation. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep li…

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[PODCAST] Nick White: How Celestia Solves Blockchain Scalability with Data Availability Sampling 53:00

1M ago53:00

53:00

Summary Peter Abilla interviews Nick White, VP at Celestia Labs, to unpack how Celestia is solving the blockchain scalability problem. They explore the breakthrough of data availability sampling, the shift from monolithic to modular blockchains, and how Celestia fits into the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Nick shares insights on trade-offs in modular…

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Jump Crypto: The State Of Firedancer | Michael McGee 1:17:16

1M ago1:17:16

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Gm! This week we're joined by Michael McGee to discuss the current state of Firedancer. We deep dive into how to improve Solana, the future of blockchain design, Firedancer's TPS improvements, Alpenglow's impact on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jump: https://x.com/jump_Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lig…

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[PODCAST] Altan Tutar: How MoreMarkets Is Turning Idle Crypto In VERY Large Markets Into Passive Yield 44:26

1M ago44:26

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Summary Altan, co-founder and CEO of MoreMarkets, shares the story behind building a platform designed to unlock yield from top crypto assets that typically sit idle outside of DeFi. He explains how MoreMarkets is removing barriers for users of non-smart contract assets like XRP and how the team is bridging gaps between traditional holders and mode…

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[PODCAST] Vivek Kolli on Decentralizing AI: How Sentient Foundation Is Building a Community-Driven Future 56:48

1M ago56:48

56:48

Summary Vivek Kolli, Chief of Staff at Sentient Foundation, shares how the organization is working to build a decentralized, community-driven AI ecosystem. He argues that today’s AI landscape is dominated by a few tech giants, creating risks for how AI evolves and who it serves. Kolli outlines why decentralization and community involvement are crit…

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Is Pump Fun's Token Launch Bullish For Solana? 1:13:17

1M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Gm! This week we're joined by Blockworks Research to discuss the announcement of Pump's $4B TGE announcement. We deep dive into Pump's strategy, the launchpad wars, should crypto apps build mobile first & is this bullish or bearish for the Solana trenches. Enjoy! --Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnorFollow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_Follow B…

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Web3 Integration and Creator Economy Revolution: Omer Luzzatti on Gigaverse's Blockchain Vision (Part 2) 28:40

1M ago28:40

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In this episode, Dr. Jemma Green continues her conversation with Omer Luzzatti exploring how Gigaverse's Web3 integration could revolutionize creator economies through blockchain technology. Episode Highlights: Omer explains how Gigaverse is implementing token economies and monetization for creators Discussion of Gigaverse's partnership with Music …

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How Hivemapper Will Compete With Google Maps | Ariel Seidman 57:39

1M ago57:39

57:39

Gm! This week we're joined by Ariel Seidman to discuss everything happening with Hivemapper in 2025. We deep dive into the Hivemapper origin story, how to monetize as a DePIN network, how to attract more builders to crypto, partnering with robotaxi companies & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ariel: https://x.com/aseidman Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave…

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[PODCAST] Jill Gunter: Espresso Systems, A Cross-chain Composability Layer 1:02:38

1M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this engaging conversation, Jill Gunter from Espresso Systems shares insights into the intersection of philosophy and technology in the crypto space. The discussion explor…

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How To Improve Solana's Market Structure | Eugene Chen 55:33

2M ago55:33

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Gm! This week we're joined by Eugene Chen to discuss how to improve Solana's market structure. We deep dive into what Eugene is building with Atlas, Phoenix & SolFi, how to improve market making in crypto, MEV on Solana, how to build a great product & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Eugene: https://x.com/0xShitTrader Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Fol…

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[PODCAST] David Rhodus: Building the Future of Streaming: Pipe Network and the DePIN Revolution 43:11

2M ago43:11

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience crypto designed for humans — https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary In this episode, David Rhodus, founder and CEO of Permissionless Labs, shares his journey from AWS to Web3 infrastructure. He talks about launching Pipe Network, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) designed to tackle …

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[PODCAST] June Ou and Provenance Blockchain: Mortgages, Life Insurance, and the Future of Blockchain Finance 53:51

2M ago53:51

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience crypto designed for humans: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary In this episode, June Ou, co-founder of Provenance Blockchain, breaks down how blockchain can streamline the financial system by removing middlemen and making transactions more transparent. She shares how Provenance started with …

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[PODCAST] Chris Yin: How Plume Network Is Leading the Real World Asset (RWA) Revolution in Crypto 56:54

2M ago56:54

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Experience Infinex--crypto designed for humans. Get it for free: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume Network, shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building one of the most promising Layer 2 solutions focused on Real World Assets (RWAs). He explains why every founder needs to master sales, espe…

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a16z's Crypto Thesis With Ali Yahya 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Gm! This week we're joined by Ali Yahya to discuss the state of crypto in 2025. We deep dive into crypto venture in 2025, the Solana thesis, stablecoins, funding apps vs infra & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ali: https://x.com/alive_eth Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed …

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Macro Updates, Industry Narratives & Big Tech Coming For Crypto | Permissionless IV Recap 34:06

2M ago34:06

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This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode which recaps PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This episode features some of the biggest names in the Blockworks podcast family and we hope you enjoy all the alpha! – Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/…

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[PODCAST] Campbell Easton: Redstone The Modular Blockchain Oracle vs Monolithic Chainlink 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Campbell Easton, head of communications at Redstone Oracles, shares his journey into the crypto space, the innovative modular approach of Redstone in th…

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[PODCAST] Yash Agarwal: From Hackathon to Ecosystem--How Send AI Is Fueling Solana’s AI Ambitions 42:37

2M ago42:37

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Yash Agarwal, co-founder of Send AI, discusses his journey into the Solana ecosystem, the motivation behind launching the Solana AI Hackathon, and the s…

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[PODCAST] Anthony Broderick on Liquidity, Bridging, Modular Future, and Multi-chain DeFi 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Anthony Broderick, co-founder of Lucid Labs, shares how his passion for economics and political transparency led him into crypto. He discusses the foundation…

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Crypto’s Path Forward In The Next 10 Years 40:29

2M ago40:29

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Gm! This is a live episode recorded at Permissionless 2025 with Tzvi (Baxus), Luca (Pudgy Penguins), Armani (Backpack) & Santi (Inversion). We deep dive into how to acquire users in crypto, finding PMF, why it's time to build great apps & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tzvi: https://x.com/web4O Follow Luca: https://x.com/LucaNetz Follow Armani: https://x.c…

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[PODCAST] Brendon Sedo: Yield on Bitcoin? CoreDAO’s Vision for Institutional DeFi 59:58

2M ago59:58

59:58

Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary In this conversation, Brendan Sedo shares his path from a 15-year career in tech to his current role at CoreDAO. He dives into the platform’s mission to expand Bitcoin’s utility, particularly through …

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From Video Streaming Pioneer to AI Powered Community Platforms: Omer Luzzatti on Building Gigaverse (Part 1) 24:01

2M ago24:01

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We are joined by Omer Luzzatti, a technology entrepreneur with over two decades of experience. Luzzatti shares his entrepreneurial journey, tackling challenges in the streaming industry, and integrating AI to enhance creator-audience interaction. We discuss the unique features of Gigaverse, including AI moderation, engagement tools, and innovative …

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[PODCAST] Heidi Christine: Retention Over Hype and How Pixels is Building for the Long-term 51:25

2M ago51:25

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Heidi Christine, CMO of Pixels, shares how the team prioritized retention over hyper-growth to build one of the most active communities in Web3 gaming. She b…

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[PODCAST] Rowan Stone: How Sapien Is Paying People to Train AI (and Why Crypto Makes It Work) 57:39

2M ago57:39

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Rowan Stone—co-founder and CEO of Sapien—shares his path from entrepreneur to building a mission-driven company at the intersection of AI and crypto. He disc…

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Solana's Path To Decentralized Nasdaq | Max Resnick 1:11:20

2M ago1:11:20

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Gm! This week we're joined by Max Resnick to discuss Solana's path towards achieving a decentralized Nasdaq. We deep dive into what is Anza, Alpenglow, how to disrupt TradFi, SOL inflation, steps to improve Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Max: https://x.com/MaxResnick1 Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Ligh…

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[PODCAST] ZK for Everyone: Teemu Paivinen on Decentralizing Proofs with ZK Cloud 50:44

2M ago50:44

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Teemu Paivinen—co-founder of ZK Cloud—walks through his long-standing journey in crypto, starting from Bitcoin in 2011 to building one of Europe’s first Bitc…

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[PODCAST] Stephen Hess: Metaplex, Launch tokens and NFTs on Solana and the SVM 31:54

2M ago31:54

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Stephen Hess, co-founder of Metaplex, opens up about his journey from healthcare to crypto, how early exposure to Bitcoin shaped his curiosity, and what…

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[PODCAST] Yurii Kyparus on Tokenizing Attention with Wallchain Quacks 45:31

2M ago45:31

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Yurii, co-founder of Wallchain, shares his journey into the crypto space, detailing his experiences with MEV bots and the transition to developing Wallc…

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The Rise Of Crypto's App Ecosystem Mike Dudas 56:05

2M ago56:05

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Gm! This week we're joined by Mike Dudas to discuss the current state of crypto venture. We deep dive into the 6MV origin story, liquid vs venture investing, Solana's app ecosystem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/mdudas Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspe…

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[PODCAST] Matej Janez: Why Web3 Agents Need Privacy And How Oasis Labs Plans to Deliver It 58:07

2M ago58:07

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Matej from Oasis Labs and Oasis Foundation shares his journey from mechanical engineering into the world of Web3 and why privacy on-chain is more urgent than…

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