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🔐 Transforming the Future of Blockchain and AI with NEAR Protocol | Ep. #77

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This interview features Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, who discusses his journey from working at Google on groundbreaking AI research to founding a revolutionary blockchain platform. The conversation covers key insights into blockchain technology, the significance of the "Attention is All You Need" research paper, and the future vision for NEAR Protocol in transforming internet infrastructure. Enjoy!📌 Useful Links:https://research.google/pubs/attention-is-all-you-need/ ​https://near.org/https://www.singlestore.com/https://sweatco.in/https://playember.com/https://www.ref.finance/https://www.youhodler.com/crypto-loans/near-protocol-loanhttps://dappradar.com/dapp/hot-gamehttps://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-05-22-near-ai-lab-and-hzn-incubator-established-by-near-founders-8444889385537https://nearweek.com/ https://stackoverflow.com/Connect with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/illia-polosukhin-77b6538/My socials:Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps0:00 Introduction 01:46 Illia’s transition journey from Web2to Web308:13 'Attention Is All You Need'14:00 Near Protocol and Blockchain19:00 Sharding and Scalability22:30 How does Near Protocol ensure security and decentralization?27:10 Will Near outperform their competitors?27:40 The notable projects and DApps currently built on Near Protocol30:20 How Near Protocol supports developers37:35 The major challenges Near is facing currently40:00 Some advice to developers/entrepreneurs, building on Near41:47 The community governance and decision-making process45:15 The upcoming challenges in the industry59:00 The meaning of life to IlliaThank you for listening!👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

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This interview features Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, who discusses his journey from working at Google on groundbreaking AI research to founding a revolutionary blockchain platform. The conversation covers key insights into blockchain technology, the significance of the "Attention is All You Need" research paper, and the future vision for NEAR Protocol in transforming internet infrastructure. Enjoy!📌 Useful Links:https://research.google/pubs/attention-is-all-you-need/ ​https://near.org/https://www.singlestore.com/https://sweatco.in/https://playember.com/https://www.ref.finance/https://www.youhodler.com/crypto-loans/near-protocol-loanhttps://dappradar.com/dapp/hot-gamehttps://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-05-22-near-ai-lab-and-hzn-incubator-established-by-near-founders-8444889385537https://nearweek.com/ https://stackoverflow.com/Connect with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/illia-polosukhin-77b6538/My socials:Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps0:00 Introduction 01:46 Illia’s transition journey from Web2to Web308:13 'Attention Is All You Need'14:00 Near Protocol and Blockchain19:00 Sharding and Scalability22:30 How does Near Protocol ensure security and decentralization?27:10 Will Near outperform their competitors?27:40 The notable projects and DApps currently built on Near Protocol30:20 How Near Protocol supports developers37:35 The major challenges Near is facing currently40:00 Some advice to developers/entrepreneurs, building on Near41:47 The community governance and decision-making process45:15 The upcoming challenges in the industry59:00 The meaning of life to IlliaThank you for listening!👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

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Join me as I sit down with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet, a powerhouse in the crypto wallet space. We dive into her journey from Binance to leading Trust Wallet, the Binance acquisition story, wallet security, new features, and her take on life’s big questions. Follow Eowyn Chen: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eowyn-chen/ 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/EowynChen Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps: 01:30 Eowyn’s Crypto Journey – From Binance VP to Trust Wallet CEO 05:53 Binance Days: Building a Global Marketing Machine13:53 Trust Wallet’s Binance Acquisition – The Inside Story & Token Impact 22:19 Security Deep Dive: Tech Behind Trust Wallet’s Fortress27:18 What Sets Trust Wallet Apart in Web3?41:39 Trust Wallet’s Future – New Features You’ll Love 49:11 Eowyn’s Philosophy – The Meaning of Life 53:20 How to Connect with Eowyn Chen Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto wallets? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #EowynChen #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #AIinCrypto #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting…
 
Join me as I sit down with Leeor Groen, Managing Director at Spartan Group, a leading Web3 and DeFi venture capital firm. We dive into his journey from consulting to crypto, the evolution of DeFi, tokenomics, AI in blockchain, and his vision for financial freedom. 🚀🔗 Follow Leeor Groen:🌐 Spartan Group: https://spartangroup.io📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/leeorgroen📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 💼 For business inquiries: ck@ckogan.com🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan ⏱ Timestamps:01:04 Leeor’s Journey – From Consulting to Web3 and Bitcoin’s Early Days04:32 M&A Structure and Spartan Group’s Evolution07:03 What is Leeor’s Investment Thesis and What Sets Spartan Apart?11:47 DeFi Then and Now: Lessons from Resilience 15:46 Top 3 Criteria for Evaluating DeFi Projects21:46 Tokenomics Efficiency: Case Study 🔥28:40 Risk Parameters for Retail Investors 32:16 Banking vs. DeFi: Comparing Reserves and Collateral40:28 AI in Web3: From Bots to Infrastructure 🤖42:09 Internet Computer (ICP) and AI-Driven Blockchain44:50 Challenges of TVL Mirroring Across Chains49:18 DeFi Fund Strategy: Managing Risk and Reward55:02 Emerging Trends: Web3 Meets AI57:42 How to Reach Out to Leeor and Spartan Group📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of DeFi and AI in crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #DeFi #SpartanGroup #Tokenomics #DecentralizedFinance #AIinCrypto #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture…
 
Join me as I sit down with David Johnston, a crypto pioneer, Morpheus contributor, and early investor in decentralized tech. We discuss his journey from Bitcoin’s early days to shaping Ethereum, Web3, DeFi, and AI-driven smart agents. 🚀🔗 Follow David Johnston:🌐 Morpheus: https://mor.org📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/djohnstonec 🎧 Listen to the full interview here!🔗 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan💼 For business inquiries: ck@ckogan.com🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan 📽️ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan ⏱ Timestamps:01:27 David’s Journey – From Bitcoin’s Early Days to Web3 Evolution07:20 Ethereum, Smart Contracts & the Birth of dApps 🚀09:36 Scaling with Layer 2 Solutions & the Power of Merkle Trees17:28 Open-Source AI & the Rise of AI-Powered Smart Agents 🤖20:26 Governments & Bitcoin – Adoption, Resistance & the Future21:55 What is Morpheus? How Smart Agents Are Reshaping AI & Blockchain 🔥41:58 Morpheus Market Cap & Tokenomics Explained49:52 How Centralized Applications Can Integrate with Morpheus 🔗51:23 David’s Personal Life, Family & His Vision for the Future 🌍📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of AI & crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DeFi #Morpheus #DecentralizedAI #SmartAgents #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture…
 
Join me as I sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund and President of Satoshi Action Education, to explore his journey into Bitcoin, his groundbreaking work in pushing pro-Bitcoin legislation across the U.S., and how he’s shaping the future of digital assets and financial freedom.🔗 Follow Dennis PorterTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_Satoshi Action Fund: https://twitter.com/SatoshiActFundWebsite: https://satoshiaction.io/ 📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socialsWebsite: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganMedium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:45 Dennis’ Bitcoin journey: From skepticism to mining in his basement ⛏️06:55 El Salvador Bitcoin Strategy vs US strategy12:45 Lummis Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation 24:10 Bitcoin mining: Grid stability and Texas case study ⚡️29:00 Debunking Bitcoin security concerns 37:30 2025 predictions: State adoption and federal progress48:00 How to connect with Dennis & recommended resources 📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #bitcoin #CryptoLegislation #StrategicBitcoinReserve #Web3…
 
🚀 From Mechanical Engineer to Web3 Venture Capitalist! Join me as I sit down with Sagar Barvalia, General Partner at Blockchain Founders Capital, to discuss his incredible journey from India to Germany, his transition into the crypto VC world, and how he’s backing the next generation of Web3 startups.💡 In this episode, we cover:✅ Sagar’s journey from Porsche & BMW to blockchain investing✅ The challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur 🌍✅ How he built an angel syndicate & venture fund 💰✅ The ETH Munich story & building a Web3 community✅ Insights on meme coins vs. real crypto investments✅ What VCs look for in early-stage startups 🚀🔗 Follow Sagar BarvaliaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barvaliyasagar/Blockchain Founders Capital: https://www.bfc.vc/📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials Website: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:32 Sagar’s journey: From India to Germany & corporate life 🚗06:24 Entering the crypto world & first investments11:31 Starting an angel syndicate & moving into venture capital22:50 ETH Munich & creating a Web3 community 🌍32:32 Long-term crypto investments50:04 Sagar investments: Token and Equity 1:05:33 Advice for startup founders & how to pitch VCs01:11:00 How to connect with Sagar📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #CryptoVC #BlockchainInvesting #Web3 #StartupFunding…
 
TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan 👉 Keep up with Vineet Budki LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetbudki/ Sigma Capital: https://sigmavc.com/ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials Website: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Vineet’s unique journey: From cabin crew to managing a $100M fund 07:31 Sigma Capital starts 11:00 The VC landscape: Common mistakes 19:51 Top 3 Lead VCS24:31 Advice to founders32:22 Exploring different Exchanges 39:00 Market Trends48:42 Global Economy and Industry Impact 56:15 Fun, connections, and the meaning of life 58:40 Closing remarks: Contact and the future of Sigma Capital…
 
LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan 👉 Keep up with Jehan Chu LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehanchu/ Twitter https://x.com/collectionist Links: https://www.kenetic.capital/ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.com Subscribe to my channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:32 Jehan’s journey: From art advisory to Ethereum advocate 04:51 Kenetic core focus right now 09:32 Jehan’s advice on how to pitch a crypto project 16:55 TON: Challenges and opportunities in the Telegram ecosystem 24:10 Jehan’s advice on TON's next steps 27:00 World Coin: Team, Adoption, Plan, and Future 29:30 Bitcoin’s adoption problem and why Worldcoin flips the script 35:50 Mythical Games: The future of Web3 gaming 41:50 Future of crypto: 2025 predictions for a pro-crypto government 46:25 Jehan’s philosophy on life: Service, connection, and staying mindful…
 
WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQb&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: ck@ckogan.comKEEP UP WITH Tess HauTess Ventures https://www.tessventures.com/tess-hau-1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesshau/ Twitter https://x.com/tesshau1?lang=en Links: https://www.tessventures.com/https://www.gaialabs.xyz/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9KMHXMIEiCjSwFOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 1:18 Tess's personal journey 3:01 Developing teamwork skills and leadership at a young age 10:52 Differences between equity deals and token deals 12:01 PostTGE (Token Generation Event) challenges 14:16 The role of the ETF in mass adoption of blockchain 15:04 Importance of community engagement postTGE 15:16 Successful investments and portfolio examples 16:00 Tess’s diligence process and investment thesis 20:13 Founders' equity structure and incentives 21:33 Balancing equity and tokens in crypto startups 22:04 Introduction of Gabs Accelerator for Web 3 AI startups 22:31 Convergence of Web 2 and Web 3 as Web 2.5 23:02 Setting up token incentives and ESOPs in Web 3 startups 24:00 Criteria for accepting companies into Gabs Accelerator 25:16 Importance of founder commitment and coachability 26:30 Referrals and endorsements for new founders in the accelerator 27:33 Tess’s time at Stanford and exposure to leading startups 29:05 How Tess applies her experience to evaluate risks in startups 30:13 Balancing Web 2 and Web 3 startup principles 31:55 Importance of understanding the Web 3 playbook 34:21 Tess’s investment structure and geographic flexibility 36:16 Test Ventures' range of investment sizes 37:29 Raising funds through node sales: Ather example 41:00 Importance of timing in fundraising and node sales 42:42 Ather’s transition to AI and decentralized computing 43:50 Strategies for fundraising during market volatility 46:13 Regional focus: Middle East’s potential in blockchain 47:00 AI’s growing importance in Web 3 and beyond 48:25 Bitcoin ecosystem and the rise of AI agents 49:19 Gaming as a persistent trend in the Web 3 world 52:02 Tess’s advice to founders for fundraising in a volatile market 55:04 Tess’s biggest lesson as a female venture capitalist 59:03 Book recommendation: The Lean Startup…
 
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