Best Verifiable Credentials Podcasts (2025)

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322: Deepfakes, Fraud & Fixes: The Real Need for Verified Credentials with Zain Zaidi Cofounder & CEO of TransCrypts 37:22

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In this episode I sit down with Zain Zaidi, co‑founder and CEO of TransCrypts, to explore his personal story and the mission driving his startup. He shares how a misplaced grad‑school transcript sparked a blockchain solution for identity verification, how his company now serves millions of users and hundreds of enterprises, and why the deepfake era…

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329: Giel on Institutional Adoption, Risk Curation, and the Future of DeFi 18:24

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In this episode, I sit down with Giel from kpk (formerly karpatkey) live at Devconnect Buenos Aires. KPK has quietly managed billions for major DAOs such as ENS, DYDX, Arbitrum, and Balancer — operating with an institutional-grade risk framework while staying fully non-custodial. We talk about institutional adoption heading into 2025–2026, why trad…

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328: Marcos from Parfin on Bringing Banks & Blockchains Together 20:28

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In this episode, I speak with Marcos from Parfin/Rayls, live at Devconnect Buenos Aires, where their new finance-focused L1 is already seeing explosive use: 30K wallets in 24 hours, 3M+ transactions, and 800K addresses on testnet. We discuss how stablecoins are shifting from crypto-native tools to bank-issued, institution-grade payment rails, why B…

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327: Sovereign Stablecoins, CBDCs and the Bandwidth of Money with Xin Yan from Sign Global 35:54

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In this episode, I speak with Xin from Sign Global, a company building sovereign blockchain infrastructure for governments — from national stablecoins and CBDCs to digital identity and real-world asset systems. Xin explains why crypto struggles to reach real adoption: we build great tech but rarely solve problems for banks, regulators, or everyday …

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326: Wojciech Kaszycki on Investing in 19 Web3 Startups and Building Mobilium & BTCS from the Ground Up 40:26

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In this episode, I sit down with Wojciech Kaszycki — serial entrepreneur, business angel behind 19+ ventures, and the mind behind both Mobilium and BTCS. Wojciech shares how he went from building one of Poland’s earliest e‑commerce platforms to pioneering fintech and crypto infrastructure. We explore why his teams focus on building real, regulated …

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325: Beyond tokens—applied cryptography for defense, healthcare, and AI 37:11

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Ismael (Founder/CEO) and Nate (Defense GTM) from Lagrange explain why the biggest commercial demand for cutting-edge cryptography might be outside crypto—securing AI in defense, healthcare, and regulated finance. We cover: why they built DeepProof (a zero-knowledge ML library that proves model outputs over private inputs), how this fits the DoD’s z…

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324: Which Is the Best AI Agent for Trading? Michael Sena from Recall Network Reveals How to Find Out 43:10

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I sat down with Michael Sena to explore how we’ll start trusting AI agents with real‑world responsibilities — from crypto trading to enterprise workflows. We talk about his Web3 roots, the genesis of the concept behind skill markets, and how his project is creating transparency and performance benchmarks in a rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. If you’v…

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323: From Engineering to Web3 Vision: How Neon Labs is Tackling Execution & Scalability 45:31

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In this episode I sit down with Ivan, the newly appointed CEO of Neon Labs, a serial‑founder with six exits and a deep background in infrastructure, distributed systems and Web3. We explore how Neon Labs is tackling the challenge of running an EVM on Solana, what “network extensions” mean and why this matters for builders, founders and the entire e…

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Powering Advocacy: Why PACs Matter for Associations 22:07

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In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE, president and CEO of the Ohio Society of Association Professionals, is joined by Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, Chief Public and Governance Officer at ASAE; Dawn Mancuso, CEO of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry; and Mark Falzone, President of Scenic Am…

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321: Finding Real Talent in AI & Web3: Insightful hiring tips with Ian Brunner from IPTS.ai 43:31

21d ago43:31

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In this episode I chat with Ian Brunner, co‑founder and CEO of IPTS - Interplanetary Talent Services, about how recruiting in Web3 and AI safety is changing — and how founders and job‑seekers alike can win. Ian shares how he pivoted from ad‑tech and Facebook into Web3, helped build recruiting at Protocol Labs, then spun out to form IPTS and now sup…

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320: Building Community with Stickers on Telegram - A conversation with Alex and Andrew form Stickerpack 39:00

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In this episode I chat with Alex (CMO) and Andrew (CPO) of Sticker Pack about how they’re turning something as simple as a sticker on Telegram into a Web3‑community powerhouse. We trace their journeys back to early crypto days, uncover how they saw the gaps in traditional NFTs, and why they believe Telegram’s built‑in ecosystem offers a unique rout…

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319: Parallel Settlement, Unlimited Speed — Inside Pi Squared with Grigore Rosu 48:28

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In this episode I sit down with Grigore Roșu (Grigore Rosu), former NASA researcher and computer‑science professor, now building the Pi Squared Network. We dive into what Web3 really means (hint: it isn’t just blockchains). Grigore explains why the conventional blockchain model is inefficient, how his team is creating a parallel settlement network …

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318: Beyond Bridges: Disrupting DEX with PactSwap with guest speaker - Toby Gilbert 31:21

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I sat down with Toby  Gilbert, co‑founder of Pact Swap, to dig into how he went from years in telecoms to building infrastructure for the Web3 era. We talk about the problems in decentralized exchanges, why cross‑chain and native Bitcoin support matter, and how Pact Swap is positioning itself to offer DEX functionality at central‑exchange price lev…

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317: Smart Agents, Smart Future: David Johnston on AI x Web3 51:27

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Imagine owning your own AI. That’s exactly what David Johnston, core contributor at Morpheus believes is not just possible, but inevitable. In this episode, we go deep on smart agents, how they’re the next evolution after smart contracts, and why decentralized AI will reshape how we use intelligence. David shares why the world has now officially cr…

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316: Reimagining Education with AI & Metaverse: Inside ICB Labs with Mete Al 27:37

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Imagine a world where your kids learn directly from Einstein in the metaverse. That’s the bold vision Mete Al is building at ICB Labs. In this episode, I sat down with Mete live at Token2049 in Singapore to explore how ICB Labs is fusing AI, blockchain, and immersive metaverse experiences to reshape education. From building a global network of univ…

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315: Filling crypto’s data gap: Catherine on ZK-proofed databases & institutional growth 21:48

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Catherine (Space and Time) breaks down why blockchains alone can’t power complex apps—and how a verifiable, decentralized database with ZK proofs closes the gap for enterprises, devs, and AI agents. We cover: what SxT is, how its patented ZK approach offloads compute to a single node and proves correctness on-chain, why institutional adoption is st…

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314: Concordium’s Vision for Privacy, Payments & Real-World Adoption 47:30

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What if your digital identity could unlock payments, access, and compliance—all without giving up your privacy? In this episode, I talk to Boris, CEO of Concordium and former co-founder of Copper, one of the biggest institutional custodians in crypto. We dive deep into why Concordium is building a new Layer 1 focused on privacy, programmable paymen…

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313: Redefining Bitcoin: Yield, Infrastructure & Institutional Finance with Marvin Bertin from Maestro 39:52

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In this episode, I sit down with Marvin, the co-founder of Maestro, to dive deep into the shift happening in Bitcoin infrastructure. What started as an experiment in running validators has now evolved into one of the most important platforms building the financial rails for Bitcoin-native institutions. Marvin shares how Maestro is powering a new ki…

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312: Breaking the GPU Monopoly: Gaurav’s Vision with io.net 33:36

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, we dive deep into the future of AI and decentralized compute with Gaurav from io.net. From building in Linux file systems to scaling GPU infrastructure for global AI workloads, Gaurav shares what it takes to create a high-impact product in today’s Web3 x AI gold rush. We explore the vision behind io.net—maki…

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311: Midnight, Dust & the Future of Private Blockchains with guest speaker Fahmi Syed 39:02

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What if privacy wasn’t a barrier but the key to blockchain’s mass adoption? In this episode, I speak with Fahmi Syed, a financial industry veteran turned Web3 leader, now driving innovation at Midnight—a privacy-first blockchain backed by Charles Hoskinson. Fahmi shares how his journey from hedge funds to Parity, then to Midnight, shaped his belief…

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310: Why Institutional Investors Are Finally Warming Up to Tokenized Real Estate 29:04

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What happens when you combine 15+ years of JP Morgan institutional sales experience with a vision to disrupt European real estate? You get Mihai from MetaWealth, and a masterclass in how to bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3. In this episode, recorded live at Token2049 in Singapore, Mihai breaks down how MetaWealth is tackling the …

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309: Building a Platform for Life: How Sunil Raina’s CereBree Is Redefining AI and Web3 34:03

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In this episode, I sit down with Sunil Raina, founder of CereBree, a groundbreaking AI + Web3 platform designed to make life’s essential services come to you—proactively. Sunil shares his journey from working at Ferrari and Microsoft to creating CereBree, a “platform for life” that combines blockchain, AI agents, and decentralized data to solve rea…

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308: Simplifying DeFi: One Click, Institutional-Grade Vaults with RockSolid 35:38

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How do you take the chaos of DeFi and turn it into a simple, secure, one-click experience for both retail and institutional users? In this episode recorded live at Token2049, I talk with Steven Pack, co-founder of RockSolid. Steven’s journey from high-frequency trading to leading product at Mina Protocol to now simplifying DeFi is nothing short of …

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Beyond the Buzz: How AI Can Empower Every Association 27:46

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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, guest host Camille Sanders, CAE, director of chapter operations and programs at ISACA and host of LeadHERship Bytes, sits down with Carlos Cardenas, CAE, AAiP, senior strategic advisor at DelCor and co-founder of Association Latinos, for a forward-thinking discussion on the future of AI in associa…

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307: Tokenizing Gold: Why DeFi Needs This $200B Market 26:44

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Is gold ready for Web3? In this episode, I chat with Cole from Global Gold, who’s building a decentralized ecosystem for tokenized gold. Cole reveals how the U.S. is fast becoming the center of global gold flows, and why tokenizing U.S.-vaulted gold is the next big move in real-world assets (RWAs). From gold-backed stablecoins to a decentralized go…

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306: Real-World Energy, On-Chain: KW₳RXS, Cardano & Community-Owned Solar 37:50

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Sandro, founder of KW₳RXS, shares how his team is bringing utility-scale solar to chain via NFT membership passes that let anyone participate in project returns—without the usual high minimums. We cover: why Cardano (sustainability, security, decentralization), what on-chain access actually looks like (claimable pools, 10-year participation), and t…

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304: Dana Love (PoobahAI) — “The future of Web3 is coding without coders” 40:05

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Dana Love, founder of PoobahAI (exited 5 companies, PhD in economics), breaks down why Web3 lags mainstream adoption and how AI-built software can unlock the space: “the future of Web3 is coding without coders.” We cover: the zero→one grind, macro shifts (globalization → nationalization), inflation realities, and why blockchains need to drop the ba…

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305: Liquid-Yield Stablecoins & Sierra’s Diversified Strategy with Mitchell 33:07

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Mitchell, cofounder of Sierra Protocol, explains why most stablecoin yield goes to issuers—and how liquid-yield tokens can pass that yield to holders. We dig into where yield actually comes from (perp basis funding, over-collateralized lending, Pendle PTs, MM vaults), Sierra’s diversified reserve management and risk framework, and why utility (CeFi…

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303: Adam from Wolf Coin on Curated Token Baskets, Team/Contract Audits & Real Utility on Solana 31:34

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Adam (advisor at Byrrgis, fka Wolf Coin) breaks down how the team is building a vetted DeFi investing platform on Solana: curated, whitelist-only “Packs” (think crypto index baskets) that include audited tokens across chains—plus fees that buy back & burn the Wolf token. We cover: Why most microcaps are risky, and how contract + team audits can fil…

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302: Scaling trustlessness — John from Horizen Labs on ZK, rollups, and verification layers 43:21

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John, VP of Product at Horizen Labs, breaks down how Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) shift us from “trust” to “zero doubt.” We cover what ZK is (with an intuitive cave/password analogy), why ZK rollups matter, and how ZK Verify aims to be a dedicated, hyper-efficient proof-verification blockchain (think “B2B chain” living behind apps). We discuss trad…

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301: From Microsoft China to Pundi AI — David Kay on AI, IP, and Data Rights 40:20

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David Kay (Chief Legal Officer, Pundi AI) brings four decades of experience at the intersection of law, technology, and Asia — from drafting China’s first copyright laws to advising Ethereum’s early board and now building tokenized data marketplaces at Pundi AI. We cover how AI, IP, and blockchain collide: data ownership, regulation gaps, China’s A…

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The Next Chapter: What's Ahead for Future-Ready Associations 46:15

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In this episode of Associations NOW Presents, guest host Sharon Pare, director of partnerships at HighRoad Solutions and co-host of the Rethink Association Podcast, is joined by two dynamic leaders: Christina Lewellen, MBA, FASAE, CAE, CEO of the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools, and Preet Bassi, CAE, CEO of the Center for P…

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300: From Auditing Cardano to Shipping at Scale — Wesley Crook on Fixing Web3 40:22

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Wesley Crook (CEO, FP Block) has been shipping hard tech since 1985 and rescuing Web3 builds for years. His team audited Cardano early, served as the public auditor for Hedera for 7 years, and has delivered 110+ projects: L1s, oracles, DeFi, games, and more. We dig into why ~70% of FP Block’s work is “rescues,” what enterprise-grade really means (s…

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299: Beating the Data Centers — Confidential, Verifiable Compute with Acurast 31:49

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Today’s “cloud” is concentrated in a handful of mega data centers. Acurast is flipping that model by turning smartphones into a confidential, verifiable compute network—made for Web3 and AI. Founder Dr. Christian Killer explains how they verify hardware, encrypt workloads end-to-end, and deliver trust-minimized compute for price feeds, bridging, LL…

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298: Synthetic Dollars, Stablecoins & Yield — Andrei on Falcon Finance’s Vision 28:08

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Andrei from Falcon Finance and DWF Labs joins Sam to share how Falcon Finance is building universal collateralization infrastructure—where users can deposit crypto blue chips like BTC, ETH, SOL, stablecoins, and select altcoins, or tokenized U.S. Treasuries to mint USDf, a synthetic dollar that can be staked to generate sustainable yield. He explai…

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297: HumaTek — Turning Humanitarian Aid from Black Box to Glass Box 43:33

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The HumaTek team—Tommy (CEO), Daniel (CMO), Michael (CSO), and Ruhul (CTO)—shares how they’re building a full-stack ecosystem to bring transparency and efficiency to humanitarian aid. From Huma Coin (their dual-impact cryptocurrency) to HumaDash (their AI-powered, on-chain transparency dashboard) and Huma Club (a global platform for donors, NGOs, a…

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296: Runwago — Get Paid to Hit Your Running Goals Sustainably 40:30

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Runwago wants to make running pay—without ponzinomics. Founder Martin explains how their SportsFi app lets everyday runners monetize realistic goals using a transparent “challenge pool” model: everyone joins a challenge, finishers get 100% of their stake back plus rewards funded by those who don’t finish. No shoe NFTs, no inflationary reward token.…

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295: Futr.network — AI Agents That Pay You for Your Data 38:31

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Alex (ex-BMO investment banker turned founder) shares how Futr.network is flipping the ad/data model with AI agents that pay you for training them. We dig into why the Web2 barter economy (free services for your data) is collapsing, how zero-party data and a data supply chain can route value back to consumers and data contributors (think: mortgage …

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294: Intuition Systems — Trust, Attestations & AI’s Garbage-In Problem 38:37

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Billy, founder of Intuition Systems (ex–VC/early crypto), digs into the biggest risk in AI: models trained on garbage, regurgitated data and algorithm-shaped behavior. We unpack how attestations, signed data, and web-of-trust reputation can give both humans and AI better intuition at decision time — from picking a chair to routing agentic AI across…

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293: Federated Identity, Real Consent & Bot-Free Traffic w/ Patrick (Tracer Labs) 40:09

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Patrick (Tracer Labs) breaks down Trust ID, a consent + identity layer that replaces cookie pop-ups with a portable, user-owned identity (and embedded wallet). We dig into how Tracer helps brands unify siloed data without storing PII, verify real humans amid AI traffic, and enable one-click privacy that travels site-to-site. Timestamps [00:00] AI =…

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292: Building AxonDAO — From Wearables to Research Funding on-chain, with Jay 23:21

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Jay from AxonDAO breaks down decentralized science in plain English: giving people ownership of health data, enabling ethical AI insights, and funding research via a governed community. We cover live use cases like A+Voice (voice biomarkers for early Alzheimer’s/dementia signals) and CureRING+CureOS (a data vault + wearable), plus how AxonDAO suppo…

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291: From TradFi to ZIGChain — RWAs, Private Credit & Building a Real Economy L1 19:25

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Live from Bali at Coinfest and ZIGChain Connect, Abdul (co-founder, ZIGChain) shares how he went from Standard Chartered → early crypto investor → co-founder of Zignaly → now launching a purpose-built L1 focused on wealth generation and access for the Global South.We get into: why bootstrapping a chain (no massive grant spigot) can work, backing in…

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290: ChangeNOW’s Pauline — Building a Simple, Trustworthy Swap Layer for Crypto 36:14

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Pauline (CMO, ChangeNOW) joins Sam in Bali to unpack how ChangeNOW carved a distinct niche from big CEXs by serving retail users and wallets with instant, account-free swaps (flash custody, fixed/floating rates). She explains the B2B engine behind their growth (wallets, casinos, travel, payments), why direct traffic + brand beats blunt ads, and how…

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289: Internet from Orbit – Tae Oh on Spacecoin, Satellites, and Financial Inclusion 31:25

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Tae Oh, founder of Gluwa and Spacecoin, joins Sam to share his vision of bringing internet and banking access to the unconnected billions. Tae explains how Spacecoin combines blockchain, telecommunications, and satellites to build a decentralized global network that enables lifeline services like financial transactions and messaging, even in region…

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Scaling with Purpose: Inclusion, Innovation, and Impact 27:40

3M ago27:40

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Season 2 kicks off live from the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Los Angeles! Guest hosts Ben Muscolino, Gretchen Steenstra, and Jake Toohey of The Association Podcast sit down with Bobbie Racette, founder and president of Virtual Gurus. Bobbie shares her inspiring journey as an Indigenous queer woman in tech, from launching Virtual Gurus in 20…

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288: From Vienna to Dubai — Farbod’s Journey with The Block and Real-World Assets 22:01

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Farbod, founder of TheBlock, joins Sam to talk about tokenization, RWAs, and building Dubai’s first retail hub for virtual assets. He shares his journey from Europe to the UAE, how TheBlock helps projects with issuance, compliance, and liquidity, and why Dubai is emerging as a global crypto hub. Farbod also breaks down the misconceptions around tok…

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287: Competing with Giants — How Kava Builds Community, Partnerships, and DePIN 26:49

3M ago26:49

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Tony Pham, Head of Marketing & Growth at Kava.io, joins Sam to share lessons on building and scaling in Web3. He explains how Kava combines Cosmos scalability with Ethereum compatibility, their push into decentralized AI, and why community-first marketing beats massive budgets. Tony also weighs in on what’s overhyped (meme coins) and underrated (wa…

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286: idea-L’s AI + Web3 Platform to Take Startups from Idea to Funding 29:20

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Daniel Mueller from idea-L joins Sam to discuss how their AI + Web3 platform helps founders go from idea to live company. He explains how idea-L acts as a “co-founder in your pocket,” validates ideas with feasibility scoring, provides funding through a decentralized VC model, and helps prevent founder burnout. Daniel also shares insights on Web3 tr…

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285: Marc from Algorand — Roadmap, Mainstream Adoption & AI Integration 34:27

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Marc from Algorand joins Sam to unpack their 2025 roadmap, the push for mainstream adoption, and lessons he brings from his time at Google and Android. He explains Algorand’s unique developer-friendly features, its work on quantum security, and how AI integration will accelerate the next wave of blockchain applications. Key Timestamps [00:00] Intro…

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284: Linea, Consensys & The Largest Ecosystem Fund in Ethereum 29:47

4M ago29:47

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Declan Fox from Consensys joins Sam to discuss Linea — Ethereum’s zkEVM rollup with the largest ecosystem fund in Web3. He shares his journey from private blockchains to launching Linea, the chain’s unique tokenomics, native yield, and burn mechanism, and why distribution (not just tech) will define the winners in the L2 race. Key Timestamps [00:00…