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What’s indexing this week in crypto, blockchain, and open-source AI? Find out on The Index, where we feature exclusive conversations that go beyond code. Each week, host and entrepreneur Alex Kehaya talks with founders, developers, and investors who are shaping the future of Web3. From startup advice to breakthrough strategies, our guests share their stories and take a deep dive into the decentralized future.
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Crypto, Stablecoins & DeFi Strategies with Upshift Co-founder, Alexandre Elkrief
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How do we rebuild trust in a decentralized financial system that’s been rocked by collapses and scandals? This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Alexandre Elkrief, Co-founder and CEO of August, to discuss the future of crypto, stablecoins, and DeFi—and how his team is rebuilding trust in the ecosystem with Upshift. Designed to repl…
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Inside the Bybit Hack, Crypto & Blockchain Security | Andres Monteoliva, Range Co-founder
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New on The Index— What happens when $1.5B disappears overnight? Host Alex Kehaya chats with Andres Monteoliva, Co-founder and CEO of Range—a blockchain security and intelligence platform—about the high-profile crypto hacks that have exposed major gaps in Web3 and how they’re shaping the future of blockchain security. Together, they unpack the real-…
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Digital Freedom to OpenAI: Reclaiming the Internet with Danny O’Brien, Filecoin Foundation
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What if the original vision for the internet—a decentralized, permissionless, and open system—could still be realized? On this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Danny O’Brien, Senior Fellow at the Filecoin Foundation, to explore how we got here—and how we can build something better. Danny’s career spans decades at the frontlines o…
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Crypto, Key Management & AI Agents | David Sneider, Co-founder of Lit Protocol
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What if smart contracts could manage keys, secure assets, and run AI agents autonomously? This week on The Index podcast —Host Alex Kehaya sits down with David Sneider, co-founder of Lit Protocol, to dive into decentralized key management, threshold cryptography, and the future of AI in Web3. David shares his journey from building in the Bay Area t…
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Build Faster: Web3 Automation & Blockchain Infra with Jin Kwon, Co founder of Saga
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What if launching your own Layer 1 blockchain was as fast and seamless as spinning up a cloud server? In this episode of The Index, Jin Kwon, Co-founder of Saga.xyz, shares how Saga is redefining how developers scale in Web3. Rather than relying on rollups or months of coordination, Saga lets you launch your own Layer 1 chain—called a chainlet—in j…
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ETHDenver Recap: Future of Blockchain and Open AI with Bidhan Roy, Founder at Bagel
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How do we unlock the true potential of decentralized AI? In this episode of Everything Bagel, co-hosts Alex Kehaya and Bidhan Roy dive into the powerful intersection of blockchain and AI, fresh from ETHDenver and the OpenAGI Summit. Bidhan, founder of Bagel, shares insights from hosting a Builder’s Breakfast that exceeded all expectations, drawing …
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Crypto vs. Banks: How Tokenization is Disrupting Wall Street with Eli Cohen, General Counsel at Centrifuge
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The Future of Finance: How Blockchain is Bringing Real-World Assets On-Chain This week on The Index, Alex Kehaya joins Eli Cohen, General Counsel at Centrifuge, to break down how crypto is transforming traditional finance by bringing real-world assets (RWA) on-chain. Eli’s blockchain journey began in 2017 at CME Group, where he helped launch Bitcoi…
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Everything Bagel: Open Source AI, Security, and Decentralization with Greg Osuri, Akash Founder
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Can small, agile teams outpace massive, well-funded engineering orgs in AI and open-source innovation? Co-hosts Alex Kehaya & Bidhan Roy, Founder of Bagel Network joins Greg Osuri, Founder of Akash Network, for a deep dive into the open-source AI stack, decentralization, and the engineering principles behind lean, high-impact teams. Greg shares how…
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Meme Coin Economy and Crypto Branding with Ben Huh, Co-founder of Orange DAO
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What if internet memes were the new crypto luxury brand, driving financial speculation with the same fervor as high-end fashion? This week on The Index, we take a deep dive into everything crypto with Ben Huh, the co-founder of Orange DAO. Ben offers a unique perspective on how meme coins like Bonk are not just digital jokes but significant players…
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Everything Bagel: How ZKPs Are Scaling AI with Privacy & Ownership with Founder, Bidhan Roy
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How can developers monetize open-source AI while preserving ownership and privacy? In this episode of Everything Bagel, co-hosts Alex Kehaya and Bidhan Roy, Founder of Bagel Network, dive into the revolutionary role of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) in open-source AI monetization. Bidhan shares how Bagel Network is transforming the AI landscape by en…
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Everything SVM: Scaling Blockchain & Powering Unstoppable Apps with Celestia’s Nick White
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What if building a blockchain was as easy as deploying a smart contract? On this episode of Everything SVM on The Index, co-hosts Alex Kehaya and Omar Zaki, CEO of Mantis, sit down with Nick White, Vice President of Celestia Labs, to explore how modular blockchain architectures revolutionize scalability and innovation. Nick breaks down Celestia’s g…
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Everything Bagel: Decentralized AI and Collective Intelligence with Allora's CEO, Nick Emmons
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What if AI could break free from centralized silos and operate as a decentralized, collaborative network? In this episode of Everything Bagel on The Index, we sit down with Nick Emmons, CEO of Allora Labs, to explore how decentralized AI is reshaping market dynamics and redefining the way machine intelligence evolves. Nick walks us through the core…
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ECO: Crypto, Stablecoin Liquidity, and the Future of Payments with CEO Ryne Saxe
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Crypto has the potential to revolutionize finance—but how do we make it truly accessible? In this episode of The Index, we sit down with Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco, to explore the future of payments, stablecoins, and the evolving role of blockchain in everyday transactions. Ryne shares his journey from the traditional banking world to the fast-paced San…
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Everything Bagel: AI Superintelligence and Open Source Innovation with Bidhan Roy
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What if artificial superintelligence (ASI) could be the ultimate equalizer, leveling the playing field for all? We're diving headfirst into this provocative territory by examining the transformative potential of open-source AI. Inspired by Mark Zuckerberg's recent conversation with Joe Rogan, we unravel the complexities of democratizing AI access a…
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Beyond the Cloud: Future of Decentralized Storage with Codex's Dmitriy Ryajov
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Can decentralization truly revolutionize how we store data? In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya talks with Dmitriy Ryajov, Founder and Architect of the Codex Durability Engine at codex.storage, a leader in decentralized storage. Dmitry shares his inspiring journey from traditional software developer to trailblazer in the decentralized tech co…
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Bitcoin, Liquid Staking and Solana Synergy with Lombard's Co-founder, Jacob Phillips
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What does the future of finance look like built on Bitcoin? In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya talks with Jacob Phillips, co-founder of Lombard, a leading player in the liquid staking space. Jacob shares his unique journey from aspiring political debater to crypto entrepreneur, and how that unconventional path led him to the forefront of Bit…
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Everything Bagel: Agentic AI, Neural Networks, and Quantum Innovation with Founder Bidhan Roy
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What does the future of agentic AI look like, and how close are we to building systems that truly mimic and enhance human reasoning? In this episode of Everything Bagel, Alex Kehaya joins Bidhan Roy, founder of Bagel, to explore the cutting edge of open-source AI and its transformative potential. The conversation unpacks the concept of agentic AI—s…
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Open Source and the Free Software Movement with Brian Fox, ABK Labs
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What is the Future of Open Source? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehya sits down with his business partner, Brian Fox, Co-founder of ABK Labs and the original author of the GNU Bash Shell. Brian, a pioneering figure in the open-source movement, offers valuable insights into its evolution from academic roots to its profound impact on moder…
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Helium Mobile: World's First Crypto Carrier on Solana with Coco Tang, General Manager
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Can Blockchain Truly Revolutionize Telecommunications? In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya chats with Coco Tang, General Manager of Helium Mobile, about how blockchain is transforming the telecom industry. From Helium’s origins as an IoT network to its ambitious leap into mobile, Coco dives into the challenges, milestones, and practical block…
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Everything Bagel: Frontier AI Models and Open Source Monetization with Founder Bidhan Roy
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Have you ever considered how many frontier models could exist if open source AI was monetizable? This is the core problem that Bagel solves, and co-founder Bidhan Roy is creating a way to make open source AI monetizable. In this episode of Everything Bagel, Alex Kehaya, and Bidhan dive into this groundbreaking vision and discuss a recent blog artic…
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Everything Bagel: Monetizable Open Source AI with Founder Bidhan Roy
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What if open-source AI Could Be Both Powerful and Profitable? In the first episode of Everything Bagel, Alex Kehaya sits down with Bidhan Roy, Founder & CEO of Bagel, a groundbreaking AI & Cryptography Research Lab that's making open-source AI monetizable. Bidhan discusses how Bagel's innovative AI model architecture empowers anyone to contribute t…
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Future of Crypto Trading: AI, Cross Chain Transactions, and Mantis with CEO Omar Zaki
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What if you could move assets seamlessly across multiple chains while prioritizing security and decentralization? This week on The Index, we join Omar Zaki, CEO of Mantis, for a deep dive into how trust-minimized transactions are reshaping blockchain interactions. This conversation explores how Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) and zero-knowledg…
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Future of Wearable Tech in Defense & Health Monitoring with Jeffrey Schneider
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What if your watch could predict your next illness before you even felt sick? This week on The Index, we welcome Jeffrey Schneider, former Program Manager at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), to discuss the future of wearable technology in defense and healthcare. Discover how a project originally designed to detect chemical threats evolved into a …
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Open Source Innovation and AI Superintelligence with Dr. Steven Waterhouse, Nazare Ventures
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What is the future of open-source development and AI Superintelligence? This week on The Index, we sit down with Dr. Steven Waterhouse, Founder & CEO of Nazare Ventures, to explore the challenges and opportunities within decentralized AI frameworks. Join us as we venture into the world of AI infrastructure that’s pushing beyond traditional applicat…
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Building in the Fast Lane: Bridging EVM and Solana with Neon Labs CTO, Andrey Falaleev
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What if you could access the power of Ethereum without the hassle of high fees, slow transactions, or rewriting your applications—all while leveraging Solana's blazing speed and efficiency? On this episode of The Index, we’re joined by Andrey Falaleev, CTO of Neon Labs, to explore how the Neon EVM and Solana Signature SDK are reshaping blockchain i…
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