Best The Walrus Lab Podcasts (2025)

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#462: Jacob Phillips, Co-Founder of Lombard Finance, on Bitcoin Capital Markets and Bitcoin Yield 35:30

2h ago35:30

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Jacob Phillips is Co-Founder of Lombard Finance, the company building the full stack of Bitcoin infrastructure needed to bring Bitcoin Capital Markets on-chain and pioneer behind LBTC - the fastest staking protocol to reach $2B TVL. Jacob previously served as Partner at Polychain Capital leading venture investments and governance, and in Product & …

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#461: Drew Shore, Founder of Amino, on Building Crypto Companies and Buying Back Millions of AMINO Token 44:28

4d ago44:28

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Founder of Amino, founder of upcoming Cafe Disco game, founder of WERD pub co, co-founder of Houdini Swap. Helped consult for hundreds of crypto projects. Co- founded Dragters web2 which sold to Superdraft, founder of Moon Poker web 2. In this conversation, we discuss: - Drew’s crypto inception story - Networking in crypto - History of Amino and le…

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#460: Sam Williams, Founder of Arweave, on Solving Blockchain Storage, The Migration to Cyberspace, and Humanity's Digital Transition 35:50

7d ago35:50

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Sam Williams is the creator of AO and Arweave, as well as founder and CEO of Forward Research, a venture protocol development company dedicated to growing the permaweb ecosystem. AO is a decentralized supercomputer empowering internet-scale applications, integrated with Arweave's perpetual data storage. Sam is building towards a vision of a truly d…

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#459: Kyle Chassé, Founder of MV Global, on The Current State of Bitcoin, Crypto Markets, and 2025 Crypto Trends 37:27

13d ago37:27

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A cryptocurrency industry veteran and technology entrepreneur, Kyle has founded, advised, and invested in numerous early-stage blockchain projects since 2012. During 2013, Kyle founded World Super Lotto (WSL), the world’s first global lottery based on Bitcoin. In 2014, Kyle went all-in on Bitcoin and later in Ethereum before transitioning into a fu…

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#458: Justin Wang, CEO of Zeus Network, The Current State of Solana and Why Bitcoin Liquidity on Solana Matters 34:01

16d ago34:01

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Justin Wang is the Founder and CEO of Zeus Network. Wang is a serial entrepreneur and crypto developer, beginning his founder's journey with a VPN business in Dubai, which he successfully exited with $3.5 million in equity. A staunch supporter of Solana since 2015, Justin also founded dAppio Lab in 2020, helping to launch advanced Solana dApps befo…

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#457: Rich Rines, Contributor to Core DAO, on Bitcoin DeFi, The Institutionalization of BTC, and Liquid Staking Bitcoin 35:59

20d ago35:59

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Rich Rines, an initial contributor to Core DAO and former lead of Coinbase's money movement engineering, is a self-taught engineer and successful entrepreneur with ventures like Element Wallet and AutoReach. His expertise lies in 0-1 building, growth, and scalability, with a passion for Bitcoin and decentralization. In this conversation, we discuss…

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#456: Ninad Naik, Co-founder of Mira Network, on Decentralized Verification Layers, The Current State of AI, and Autonomous AI Systems 27:39

23d ago27:39

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Ninad Naik is Co-founder and COO at Mira Network, where he leads research, tech, and operations. Prior to Mira, he spent over a decade as an executive and technology leader at Uber and Amazon across AI, marketplace, and hardware. Prior to technology, Ninad spent several years in investment banking and strategy consulting. In this conversation, we d…

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#455: Tobias Reisner, Founder of TR-Ventures, on Hyperliquid, $HYPE, HyperEVM, and HIP3 35:41

25d ago35:41

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Tobias Reisner is the founder of TR-Ventures and a crypto researcher focused on early-stage ecosystems. He shares in-depth research and investment theses with a growing international audience. His recent work has focused heavily on Hyperliquid, its tokenomics, and emerging builder ecosystem. In this conversation, we discuss: - Hyperliquid’s recent …

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#454: Wyatt Lonergan, General Partner at VanEck Ventures, on Tokenized Equities, Stablecoins, and Crypto VC in 2025 37:10

29d ago37:10

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Wyatt Lonergan is a General Partner at VanEck Ventures, where he drives the firm’s strategic investments in emerging technologies and innovative ventures. He joined VanEck in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in corporate investment and venture capital. Before joining VanEck, Wyatt led the corporate investment team at Circle Ventures, where he …

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#453: Kevin Boon, President of Mysten Labs, on SUI, Walrus, Programmatic Storage, and Co-Creating with Brands 43:53

1M ago43:53

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Kevin was recently appointed President of Mysten Labs and formerly served as the company's Chief Legal Officer. As President, Kevin oversees key aspects of the company’s strategy and operations alongside CEO Evan Cheng, ensuring the company continues to lead the way in driving innovation and growth within the Web3 ecosystem. Kevin has a plethora of…

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#452: Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, on Hyperliquid, How to Find Winning Blockchains, and Nansen Points 41:33

1M ago41:33

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Alex is the CEO and Co-founder of Nansen. He has a background in artificial intelligence, with 10+ years of experience as a data scientist and management consultant before co-founding Nansen in 2019. Alex is also one of the initial DAO members of Lido Finance and PleasrDAO, and serves on the board of WalletConnect. With an academic background in ar…

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#451: Ahmad Shadid, CEO of O.XYZ, on Creating the First AI CEO, O.CAPTAIN, and Your EGO vs. AI 39:09

1M ago39:09

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Ahmad Shadid is the Founder and CEO of O.XYZ, an ecosystem with a mission to build the world's first sovereign super intelligence. As Ahmad put it, "AI must be a tool for the people, not a weapon for profit." O.XYZ is a complex ecosystem, starting with it’s core – O.Super Intelligence which will help guide decisions, solve complex problems, and int…

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#450: David Carvalho, Founder of Naoris Protocol, on Post-Quantum Crypto and Quantum’s Threat to Crypto 36:31

1M ago36:31

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David Carvalho is the founder of Naoris Protocol. With more than 20 years of experience as an ethical hacker, he was an advisor to Nation States and Critical Infrastructures under NATO on cyber-war, cyber-espionage, and cyber-terrorism, and has been an advisor to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises like Nokia-Siemens, AT&T, and EA Games. (Inter…

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#449: Kevin Liu, Co-founder of GOAT Network, Bitcoin DeFi, BTC Institutional Adoption, and BTC Yield 30:49

2M ago30:49

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Kevin Liu is a software developer and co-founder of GOAT Network, where he leads the development of the first production-ready Bitcoin-native zkRollup to revolutionize BTCFi. As CEO of ZKM and co-founder of Metis, an Ethereum Layer 2 with $60M in locked assets, he drives scalable, decentralized blockchain solutions. Liu’s vision has secured 5,000 B…

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#448: Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC, on 2025 Crypto Investing Trends, RWAs, TON Blockchain, and the Convergence of AI & Crypto 24:08

2M ago24:08

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Tracy Jin is the Chief Operating Officer at MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange. With over a decade of fintech experience, including executive roles at major firms like Bybit, she focuses on enhancing institutional-grade security, risk management, and trading efficiency in the crypto markets. Under her leadership, MEXC has evolved into a…

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#447: Vikrant Sharma, CEO of Cake Wallet, on Bitcoin Privacy, Bitcoin Silent Payments, Monero, and Using Cryptocurrency Anywhere 30:45

2M ago30:45

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Vikrant Sharma is the CEO of Cake Wallet. He’s a lifelong entrepreneur and early crypto investor since 2013. Founded Cake Labs in 2017 to build self-custody tools focused on privacy, security, and decentralization. He also served as the Director of Liberty Steel. In this conversation, we discuss: - Bitcoin Privacy - Making crypto accessible for all…

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#446: Zac Townsend, CEO of Meanwhile, on Bitcoin Life Insurance and The Future of Bitcoin Finance 30:21

2M ago30:21

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Zac Townsend, Co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first Bitcoin-denominated life insurance company. Zac is on a mission to transform how people save and transfer wealth across generations through Bitcoin. After securing a $40M Series A funding round, Meanwhile is expanding its reach to bring Bitcoin-based financial solutions to a global au…

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#445: Matthew Graham, Managing Partner of Ryze Labs, on Stablecoin Legislation, The Future of AI Companions, and AI Agents in Crypto 30:10

2M ago30:10

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Matthew Graham is the Managing Partner of Ryze Labs and one of the key drivers of the firm's long-term strategic vision and mission. Matthew founded Ryze in 2015, initially as a sell-side tech investment banking platform focusing on representing international technology companies for strategic partnership and investment in emerging markets. Matthew…

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#444: Federico Brokate, VP at 21Shares, on BTC Treasuries, Crypto ETFs, Bitcoin Decoupling, and Stablecoin Regulation 29:53

2M ago29:53

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Federico Brokate, VP, is the Head of the U.S. Business at 21Shares. In this capacity, he oversees the growth of the U.S. business, providing investors with the most access, convenience, and quality in the digital asset ETF industry. Previously, Federico led the iShares Business Strategy team at BlackRock, where he created and executed strategic ini…

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#443: Matt Mudano, CEO of Arch, on Bitcoin Momentum, Programmability on Bitcoin, and the Future of Bitcoin DeFi 32:41

2M ago32:41

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Matt Mudano is the co-founder of Arch, which is building the permissionless financial rails for a Bitcoin-denominated world. The entrepreneur began his blockchain journey while mining Bitcoin from his college dorm in 2012, and has had multiple successful exits in the consumer products and technology sectors. Now he is building the infrastructure to…

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#442: Marcin Kazmierczak, Co-Founder of RedStone, on Blockchain Oracles and Tokenizing Private Credit 31:39

2M ago31:39

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Marcin Kazmierczak is Co-Founder of RedStone Oracles, the fastest-growing blockchain oracle, backed by Arrington Capital. In crypto since 2017, Marcin has played a key role in developing several innovative DeFi prototypes, previously a Google Cloud PM with a background in quantitative methods in economics. He is also the Co-founder of ETHWarsaw and…

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#441: Anthony Anzalone, CEO of XION, on Blending the Physical and Digital World, Why Chain Abstraction is Dead, and Securing Partnerships With Major Brands 30:48

3M ago30:48

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Anthony Anzalone is the CEO and Founder of XION, the first layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for consumer adoption by abstracting away the complexities of crypto. Previously known for his "Burnt Banksy" project that sparked global discourse on NFTs, Anthony has established himself as a pioneering figure in Web3 with his work covered by Bloomberg, BB…

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#440: Harrison Hines, CEO of Fleek, on AI Agents, The Agent Layer, and The Future of the Creator Economy 27:59

3M ago27:59

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Harrison Hines is the CEO and Founder of Fleek. Fleek is an agentic cloud platform that gives developers and creators the tools to create, manage, and monetize AI agents and virtual influencers. Before launching Fleek, Harrison founded Token Foundry at ConsenSys and has spent the past 8+ years building in the blockchain and Web3 space, now focused …

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#439: Lucas Matheson, CEO of Coinbase Canada, on Crypto in Canada and Why Stablecoin Regulation Must Be a National Priority 37:59

3M ago37:59

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Lucas Matheson is the CEO of Coinbase Canada. He is committed to helping create a more equitable financial system in Canada through the power of blockchain. Lucas has always believed in Coinbase’s mission. He opened his Coinbase account back in 2014, long before joining the company. In his role, he ensures Coinbase is built for Canadians and with t…

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#438: Austin Federa, Co-Founder of DoubleZero, on The Next Internet, The Future of Solana, and Validators 40:08

3M ago40:08

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Austin Federa is the Co-Founder of DoubleZero, a dedicated high-performance network for modern distributed systems, and President of the DoubleZero Foundation. Prior to co-founding DoubleZero in 2024, Austin served as Head of Strategy at the Solana Foundation where he was responsible for setting the direction of the Foundation and working with proj…

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#437: Joe Burnett, Director of Market Research at Unchained, on Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Storing Bitcoin, and Financial Services for Bitcoin Holders 38:01

3M ago38:01

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Joe Burnett is the Director of Market Research at Unchained, a leading bitcoin financial services company founded in 2016. At Unchained, Joe drives research and market analysis efforts, delivering insights into bitcoin movement indicators, market trends, and the evolving needs of Unchained’s client base — from individual holders to large institutio…

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#436: Raullen Chai, CEO of IoTeX, on The Current DePIN Landscape, Autonomous Infrastructure, and How Physical AI Changes The Game 29:29

3M ago29:29

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Raullen Chai is the Co-Founder and CEO of IoTeX, a modular Web3 infrastructure platform connecting smart devices and real-world data to blockchains. Chai is an expert cryptographer, privacy and data security expert who previously held positions at Google, Uber and Oracle. At Google, he led security initiatives for the company’s technical infrastruc…

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#435: Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group, on Acquiring 668 BTC, The Future of Robotics, and Thermal Management Tech 34:16

3M ago34:16

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Michael Mo is the CEO and Co-founder of KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULR), a leader in energy management solutions accelerating the global transition to a sustainable electrification economy. Under his leadership, KULR has developed cutting-edge thermal management and battery safety technologies that power innovations in aerospace, electric …

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#434: Daniel ‌Marin, Founder of Nexus, on Enabling the Verifiable Internet, Aggregating Unused Compute Power, ZK Tech, and Verifiable AI 34:59

3M ago34:59

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Daniel ‌Marin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nexus. Daniel founded Nexus in 2022 while he was at Stanford with the mission to enable the Verifiable Internet, which will redefine digital trust and create a more transparent, secure, and efficient world. To achieve this mission, Nexus is building a globally distributed Layer-1 blockchai…

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#433: Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies, on Becoming More Than the MicroStrategy of Solana, TradFi Crypto Investments, and Solana ETFs 31:40

3M ago31:40

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Leah Wald is CEO of SOL Strategies (CSE: HODL), a publicly traded Canadian company actively investing in, supporting, and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. Prior to Sol Strategies, Leah co-founded and was the CEO of Valkyrie Investments, leading the firm to over $1.3 billion in AUM through cryptocurrency trusts, hedge fu…

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#432: John Lilic, CEO of Telos, on Quantum Money and Quantum Computing’s Threat (and Opportunity) to Crypto 37:43

4M ago37:43

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John Lilic, CEO of Telos, is a technology entrepreneur and investor focused on blockchain, cryptography, and quantum infrastructure. A leading angel VC, he has taken the Q pill and believes the quantum threat and opportunity are arriving much sooner and more profoundly than most in the blockchain ecosystem realize. In this conversation, we discuss:…

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#431: Jag Sidhu, Core Developer at Syscoin, on Scaling Bitcoin's Utility and Creating AI-Ready Infrastructure for Crypto 28:06

4M ago28:06

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Jagdeep (Jag) Sidhu is the core developer at Syscoin and part of the management team at SYS Labs, Building Bitcoin’s only modular network. Jag has a strong background in software engineering and is a pioneer in the crypto industry. As a core developer, Jagdeep has marshalled the world’s fifth-oldest surviving cryptocurrency into its second decade, …

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#430: Chris Chung, Co-Founder of Titan, on Solana DeFi, DEX Aggregators and Stablecoins 29:13

4M ago29:13

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Chris Chung is the CEO & Co-Founder of Titan, Solana’s first Meta DEX Aggregator. In addition, Chris is very active in the Toronto Solana ecosystem as the local ambassador for MonkeDao in Toronto, as well as a Superteam Canada member. Chris previously served as the CTO of a cryptocurrency and US equity hedge fund building out low latency analytics,…

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#429: Willem Shroé, CEO of Botanix Labs, on Building a Bitcoin EVM L2, The Future of Bitcoin, and Spiderchain 27:01

4M ago27:01

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Willem Schroé is the CEO and Co-Founder of Botanix Labs, the team behind Spiderchain, the on-chain home of Bitcoin Finance. Willem is an engineer and lifelong entrepreneur from Belgium, where he researched authenticated encryption and macroeconomics, and was a national mathematics medalist. He formed the thesis of the Spiderchain whiteboarding in t…

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#428: Vikram Arun, CEO of Superform, on The Future of DeFi, High-yield Stablecoins, and Why The Market Is Down 25:49

4M ago25:49

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Vikram Arun is the Co-Founder of Superform, an on-chain wealth app to grow your crypto portfolio. With a background in engineering and finance, Vikram has been building in the crypto space since 2017. Prior to Superform, he co-founded Ledger Capital, a crypto research firm, and worked on Wall Street conducting biotech equity research and analyzing …

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#427: Joanna Zeng, CEO of SOON Network, on Being an ETH L2 Using SVM, The Future of High-performance L2s, and Community Centric Building 28:04

4M ago28:04

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Joanna Zeng is the co-founder and CEO of SOON Network, before establishing SOON (Solana Optimistic Network), Joanna used to be a currency trader on Wall Street, and has since held roles in business development and product management at Aleo, Optimism, and Coinbase. She also served as a founding board member of CryptoNYC and is an active angel inves…

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#426: Darius Tabai, CEO of Vertex Protocol, on Perpetual Trading, DeFi Infrastructure, and UX Improvements 23:57

4M ago23:57

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Darius Tabai is the CEO and co-founder of Vertex Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange built on Arbitrum. Darius is an experienced trader with a history of working in FX, Commodities, and Crypto. Darius’ previous roles include the Head of Trading at JST Digital, Head of Trading at CrossTower, Global Head of Metals Trading at Merrill Lynch, and…

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#425: Ian Smith, CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM, on Quantum Computing Risks to Blockchain and The Future of Web3 Security 35:30

4M ago35:30

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Ian Smith is the CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM. He’s a seasoned technologist with 21+ years of experience spanning blockchain, cryptography, cloud microservices, and AI-driven solutions. Proficient in 20+ languages, including Golang, Python, and C++, he has led groundbreaking projects across industries. Ian has worked with major organizations like NASA,…

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#424: Yves La Rose, CEO of EOS Network, on The History EOS Network, EOS Rebranding to Vaulta, and Scaling Bitcoin 31:31

4M ago31:31

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Yves La Rose is a global technology entrepreneur who founded the EOS Network and currently serves as its CEO. Yves is a long-standing, well-respected leader within the EOS community, known particularly for the pivotal role he has played in the ecosystem’s resurgence. In this conversation, we discuss: - The history and future of EOS Network - Blockc…

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#423: Kyle Reidhead, Co-Owner of Milk Road, on The Current Crypto Market, "The Fat App" Thesis, and Coinbase Becoming a Trillion Dollar Company by 2030 38:34

5M ago38:34

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Kyle Reidhead is Co-Owner & Head of Research at Milk Road, a leading crypto investing media company, and Founder of Impact3, a crypto-native marketing agency helping top protocols and brands in crypto grow. In this conversation, we discuss: - Current market sentiment - short-term pain for long-term gain - The market isn’t as bad as it seems - The U…

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#422: Seb, CEO of Sophon, on The Secret for Mass Adoption, High-quality Sticky Apps, AI Agents, and Sophon’s Curation Model 32:21

5M ago32:21

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Seb is the founder and CEO of Sophon, the Consumer chain bridging Web2 to Web3 and the largest blockchain node sale, raising $65 million. He also serves as VP of Paper Ventures. He was previously at Matter Labs, the creators of ZKsync. In this conversation, we discuss: - Why is the market down bad? Trump trying to cut rates - US Bitcoin reserve - w…

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#421: Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, on Identity Layers, Current Market Insights, Regulatory Landscape, and the Future of Cardano 38:50

5M ago38:50

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Frederik Gregaard is CEO of the Cardano Foundation, the Swiss-based non-profit organization which exists to ensure the advancement of the Cardano protocol, while also contributing to the positive advancement of blockchain as a world-changing technology. A leader in fintech and blockchain, Gregaard previously served as Director and Head of Digital i…

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#420: Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital, on The State of Crypto VC, Stablecoins, AI Agents, and The Solana Ecosystem 35:23

5M ago35:23

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Aryan Sheikhalian is the Head of Research and helps with deal sourcing and due diligence at CMT Digital. Aryan joined CMT Digital in the summer of 2021 during Fund II to focus on blockchain research and venture. Aryan started his career at Accenture prior to starting college as part of the "Horizons scholar" program. He then worked and published re…

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#419: George Bousis, CEO of Raise, Web3 Gift Cards Industry, Spending to Earn, Raising an Additional $63M, and Customer Loyalty Programs 34:04

5M ago34:04

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George Bousis is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor at the forefront of the payments, loyalty, and blockchain industries. As the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Raise, he launched the world's leading platform for digital gift cards. Under his leadership, Raise achieved over $5 billion in sales and saved its customers upwards of $250 million. In…

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Promises Unkept: Treaty 8 and the Battle for Indigenous Rights 31:20

5M ago31:20

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125 years after the signing of Treaty 8, many of the promises made to Canada's northern First Nations remain unfulfilled. In this episode, we explore the history, impact, and ongoing struggles surrounding one of Canada’s largest treaties. Charmaine Willier-Larsen, a descendant of a Treaty 8 signatory, shares how reconnecting with her heritage led h…

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#418: Dominic Schwenter, COO of Lisk, on The Ethereum Foundation, The Superchain, and Ethereum’s Role in High-Growth Markets 32:52

5M ago32:52

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Dominic Schwenter is the COO of Lisk, the Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum. Dominic’s understanding of blockchain technology and its applications has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, contributing to numerous innovative projects and solutions. Dominic is dedicated to advan…

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#417: Austin King, Co-Founder of Omni Network , on Memecoin Mania, $XRP, and Creating the Abstraction Layer for the Ethereum Ecosystem 38:37

5M ago38:37

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Austin King is the Co-Founder of Omni Network and CEO of Labs, the abstraction layer for the Ethereum ecosystem. With a background in computer science from Harvard, Austin began his entrepreneurial journey by creating a payment network that scaled to over 10 billion transactions before being acquired by Ripple. Today, Austin, alongside Co-Founder T…

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#416: Prabal Banerjee, Co-founder of Avail, on The Future of Blockchain Interoperability, Chain Abstraction, and Scalability in Web3 33:17

5M ago33:17

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Prabal Banerjee, co-founder of Avail, is a researcher and technical leader. He spearheaded the implementation of the Data Availability layer in 2020 and led a team of researchers to explore new frontiers in cryptography and blockchain technology. Prabal's interest in cryptography began in 2013, which led him to explore blockchain technology in 2016…

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#415: William Quigley, Co-founder of Tether & WAX, on Bitcoin, Stablecoins, ETH vs. SOL, Crypto Regulation, and The 2025 Crypto Cycle 37:58

6M ago37:58

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William E. Quigley is a cryptocurrency and blockchain investor. He has incubated and invested in more than 30 bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency-related investments and co-developed the first crypto derivative used to trade pre-release Ethereum. He co-founded Tether, the first fiat-backed stablecoin and most traded cryptocurrency to date, GoCoi…

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#414: Jay Jog, Co-Founder of Sei Labs, on L1s vs. L2s, Solving EVM’s Scalability Issues, Stablecoin Tooling, and Unlocking Web2-level Performance for Web3 33:34

6M ago33:34

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Jayendra "Jay" Jog is the Co-Founder of Sei Labs, the team behind the Sei Network, a high-performance, low-fee, general-purpose blockchain designed for the best UX for developers and users. Before Sei, Jay was a software engineer at Robinhood, an experience that inspired his decision to build a layer-1 blockchain capable of Web2 scale. In this conv…

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