Best Nicholas Souza Podcasts (2025)

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S2E11: The future of decentralised trading with Thibault B from Hibachi 37:24

5d ago37:24

37:24

This week, we’re joined by the founder of Hibachi.xyz to explore the shifting landscape of crypto trading. We dig into trustless infrastructure, what makes proof of solvency so critical, and how new tech is pushing DeFi closer to CEX-level speed and UX. We also get into the role of platforms like RISC Zero, Celestia, and Base—and what’s ahead for c…

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Episode 006 - Sean Killian - Vio-Lence 46:48

13d ago46:48

46:48

Cody and Nick Souza get together to talk to Sean Killian of Vio-Lence. Catch the podcast live on Hatriot's Facebook page, Instagram page or Cody's twitch page (Twitch.tv/Cody_hatriot) Live Thursdays nights and be part of the show in the chat section!By Cody & Nicholas Souza

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Episode 005: Scott Chavez - Short Fuse 1:22:23

1M ago1:22:23

1:22:23

Cody and Nick Souza get together to talk to Scott Chavez of Bay Area's own Short fuse. Catch the podcast live on Hatriot's Facebook page, Instagram page or Cody's twitch page (Twitch.tv/Cody_hatriot) Live Thursdays nights and be part of the show in the chat section!By Cody & Nicholas Souza

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S2E10: The Future of Staking with Kean Gilbert from Lido DAO 28:07

2M ago28:07

28:07

Staking is evolving fast—what’s next? In this episode, we dive into the state of staking with Kean Gilbert from Lido DAO, exploring key trends, institutional adoption, and the balance between decentralized and centralized solutions. Questions we address include: Can you provide an overview of the current state of staking and the key trends you see …

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Episode 004: Nathan Shapiro - Nox Sinister 1:36:17

2M ago1:36:17

1:36:17

Cody and Nick Souza get together to talk to Nathan Sharpiro of Los Angeles's Nox Sinister. Catch the podcast live on Hatriot's Facebook page, Instagram page or Cody's twitch page (Twitch.tv/Cody_hatriot) Live Thursdays nights and be part of the show in the chat section!By Cody & Nicholas Souza

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S2E9: 2025 and the VC market with Diana Biggs of 1kx 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

Is VC in 2025 a bull run, a reset, or something else? We sit down with Diana Biggs of 1kx to discuss what sets them apart, shifting capital trends, the IPO & M&A outlook, and the hottest sectors—from AI to Web3. Plus, how AI is changing venture, and the big question: profitability or growth? Tune in for expert insights on questions like: How would …

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Episode 3: Q Minor (Phantom Witch) 1:08:41

4M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

Cody and Nick Souza get together to talk to Q Minor of the Bay Area's own Phantom Witch. Catch the podcast live on Hatriot's Facebook page, Instagram page or Cody's twitch page (Twitch.tv/Cody_hatriot) Thurdays nights and be part of the show in the chat section!By Cody & Nicholas Souza

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S2E8: Developing More Diverse Talent in Crypto with Hassan Ahmed and Aliya Das Gupta 40:14

5M ago40:14

40:14

In this episode, host Deborah Tan-Pink dives into an important conversation with Aliya Das Gupta, SVP Business Development at Sygnum, and Hassan Ahmed, Country Director Singapore at Coinbase. Together, they explore how the crypto industry can foster diversity and inclusion to create a stronger, more innovative future. From breaking down barriers in…

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S2E7: the Rise of Solana with Lily Liu 33:34

5M ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of Solana, one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems in the world. From its groundbreaking approach to scalability and low transaction costs to its vibrant developer and user community, Solana has established itself as a major player in the crypto space. We explore the rise of so-called “Solan…

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Souza Bro's Podcast: Round 2.... FIGHT! 1:20:20

6M ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Hosts: Cody and Nick Souza get together this week to talk about; Hatriot's Most Recent Tour, Havok's new Ep, Exodus' new song (Cover), and chat about the events in the As I Lay dying camp - and much more! Catch the show live (Most Wednesday's at 5:30 on Twitch, Facebook, or Tiktok!By Cody & Nicholas Souza

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S2E6 - Let's talk Institutional Crypto with Samar Sen and Nicholas Foo 31:44

7M ago31:44

31:44

In "Let's talk Institutional Crypto'", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink gets into the heart of institutional crypto with Samar Sen, Head of Asia-Pacific at Talos and Nicholas Foo, SVP of Trading at Sygnum Singapore. Episode Highlights: 🔹 Beyond the investment thesis, are there certain aspects of crypto that most people aren't seeing or developing an a…

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S2E5: Restaking and the next wave of crypto with Freddie Allen and Lucas Schweiger 42:07

8M ago42:07

42:07

Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of restaking with Freddie Allen from Eigen Labs and Lucas Schweiger from Sygnum. We explore the fundamental mechanics of restaking, its benefits for validators and delegators, and how restaking affects network security and decentralization. Questions we cover include: Can you walk us through th…

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S2E4 The Layer 2 Ecosystem with Ryan de Souza and Rico Muller 35:10

9M ago35:10

35:10

In the 4th podcast episode of Sygnum’s The Crypto Explorer, we look at the pressing issue of Ethereum’s scalability and explore the challenges and critical role of Layer 2 solutions. Ryan De Souza from Offchain Labs and Rico Müller, Head of VC at Sygnum, discuss the current Layer 2 landscape and the dominance of Arbitrum with podcast host Aliya das…

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S2E3 What it Means for a Market to be "Crypto-Ready" with Sim Yew Ng and Benedict Yap 41:07

9M ago41:07

41:07

In "What it Means for a Market to be 'Crypto-Ready'", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink quizzes Sim Yew Ng, Head of Wealth and Investment Solutions at Azimut and Benedict Yap, SVP of Asset Management at Sygnum Singapore, about the conditions and considerations required for a market to be "crypto-ready". It has been more than 10 years since crypto enter…

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Souza Bros Podcast: New Begginings (Episode 1) 1:22:11

10M ago1:22:11

1:22:11

Cody and Nick Souza are back at it! Returning to podcasting after some time off. We talk about whats happened since we podcasted last, tour stories, bands we are helping out, our upcoming tour, and more! Catch the podcast live Tuesday evenings 5PM PT - on Twitch, Facebook, and Tiktok - be in the chat and be part of the show!…

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S2E2 - State of Crypto: The View from APAC with Sean Lawrence and Jason French 34:22

10M ago34:22

34:22

In "State of Crypto: The View from APAC", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink joins Sean Lawrence, Head of APAC at Kaiko and Jason French, Head of Clients at Sygnum Singapore, in dissecting the state of crypto in the region and understanding the focus and concerns institutional investors have in their strategies for the markets here. Prepare yourself for…

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S2E1 - State of the Nation with Mihai Grigore and Katalin Tischhauser 39:48

11M ago39:48

39:48

Back from hiatus! Season 2 of The Crypto Explorer kicks off with Mihai Grigore - Director of Research at Messari and Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Research at Sygnum Bank. Together, they give us a State of the (crypto) Nation, examining key market trends and what to look out for in the year ahead. The questions include: What are the most significant…

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#31: USDC and the evolving market of stablecoins - Teana Baker Taylor & Thomas Eichenberger 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

43:21

Stable coins continue to play a powerful role in the crypto sphere, so it was helpful to sit down with Teana Baker Taylor (Circle /USDC) and Thomas Eichenberger (CPO , Sygnum) to learn more about the growth in the space, addressing questions like: Is deriving stability from the tradfi markets the best way for the crypto ecosystem to evolve? How can…

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#30: The intersection of AI and Blockchain - Dominic Williams & Walter Strametz 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

46:36

In this episode, join us Dominic Williams (ICP) and Walter Strametz (CTO Sygnum) dive deep into the fascinating fusion of AI and Blockchain technologies. They explore the impactful use cases that distinguish them from classic blockchain applications, digging into the key intersections where AI and Blockchain converge, offering end users groundbreak…

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#29: VC fundraising in crab season - Leeor Groen and Luca Burlando 39:01

2y ago39:01

39:01

Join us this week as we explore how Venture Capital funds navigate the ups and downs of a sideways-moving crypto market. Where do market opportunities lie? and what strategies and insights do seasoned investors use ? how do they thrive in volatile conditions, adapting and seizing opportunities? Tune in to understand how VCs maneuver through the sid…

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#28: The world of Enterprise Blockchain with Dan Burnett and Tom Lyons 35:08

2y ago35:08

35:08

In this episode, we'll delve into the world of enterprise blockchain. We'll explore the role of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) and its impact on standardization and adoption. Our guests, Tom Lyons and Dan Burnett will discuss the latest trends in enterprise blockchain, developments, and the challenges enterprises face during implementation.…

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#27: Decoding MICA - the evolving face of Crypto regulation 35:24

2y ago35:24

35:24

In this podcast we were excited to dive into the world of cryptocurrency regulation, with a particular focus on the ground-breaking Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA). Join Luka Mueller and Firas Habach, two esteemed experts in the field, as they demystify the complex landscape of crypto regulations and shed light on the profound impact MIC…

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SGExHoBxSygnum: Episode 4: The role of Blockchain in trusted Supply Chains 35:52

2y ago35:52

35:52

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Tatjana Meier, Blockchain Practice Leader at IBM …

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SGExHoBxSygnum: Episode 3: Crypto and the Financial sector 33:13

2y ago33:13

33:13

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Philipp Cottier, Managing Partner at L1 Digital, …

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SGExHoBxSygnum: Episode 2: Mapping the legal landscape of crypto 33:52

2y ago33:52

33:52

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss, which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Karin Lorez, Founder of Lorez Legal and Scale Com…

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Limited Edition: SGExHoB: Blockchain for a Better World 34:50

2y ago34:50

34:50

Switzerland and blockchain: This episode is part of a limited series produced in partnership with Switzerland Global Enterprise and Home of Blockchain.swiss , which aims to highlight the successful implementation of blockchain technology across finance, industry, and NGOs. In this episode, we talk to Sandro Knöpfel, Head of Strategic Partnerships a…

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#22: Sygnum Bank: Digital Asset Outlook Report (simplified podcast version) 32:37

2+ y ago32:37

32:37

Every year Sygnum publishes a Digital Asset Outlook report, explaining events of the last year and the banks outlook for the year ahead. Understanding that not everyone can access or consume a full 28-page report, this year, we decided to summarize it down to a quick, simple 30 minute podcast to highlight key takeaways. Read the disclaimer here: ht…

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#21: Reframing Crypto Asset Management post 2022 with Charles-Henry Monchau and Fabian Dori 33:23

2+ y ago33:23

33:23

Thinking about investments in a bear market can be challenging! To address the fallout from the events of 2022, and how they changed the approach to risk management and portfolio strategy, we were happy to sit down with AM experts, Charles-Henry Monchau (Syz Bank) and Fabian Dori (Sygnum) to break it all down. We looked at questions like: Why do yo…

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#20: Growing your brand in Web3 with Massimo Moretti and Dom Castley 35:51

2+ y ago35:51

35:51

The events of 2022 have emphasized the need and growth for truly decentralized, Web 3 solutions. However, the success of Web3 solutions is heavily reliant on community, which is largely driven by marketing. So, it was a pleasure to sit down with Massimo Moretti (CEO and Founder of Signvm accelerator) and Dom Castley (CMO, Sygnum) to understand what…

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#19: Revisiting crypto custody with Christoph Simmchen and Martin Burgherr 34:58

2+ y ago34:58

34:58

Managing your own crypto assets is challenging enough in a calm market. As the crypto world faces waves of turbulence this November, we were happy to sit down with Christoph Simmchen (Safe ecosystem) and Martin Burgherr (Sygnum) to make sense of how to assess and use different custody solutions. In this new background of FTX market events, how has …

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#18: Rolling into a Zero-Knowledge Proof world with Omar Azhar and Rico Muller 39:33

2+ y ago39:33

39:33

The Layer Two wars are heating up! Across the crypto ecosystem are rumblings of cutting edge Zero-Knowledge technology being developed and when they officially hit the market. So we were delighted to sit down with Omar Azhar from Matter Labs (zkSync) and Rico Muller (Sygnum) to understand Layer 2s, and the evolution from plasma chains, side chains …

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#17: VCs in Bear Season with David Toh and Luca Burlando 41:07

2+ y ago41:07

41:07

Have you ever wondered why crypto projects are valued the way they are? Or how VCs make decisions in a sea of interesting projects? Tune in, as we sit down with David Toh from Mirana Ventures and Luca Burlando from Sygnum Bank to figure out how VCs deploy capital, and how this changes in a bear market. We explore questions like: When considering cr…

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Episode 16: THE MERGE with Francesco Andreoli, Matt Nelson & Admir Opardija 36:46

2+ y ago36:46

36:46

Right now, all everyone cares about in crypto is the MERGE. When the second largest blockchain transitions from PoW to PoS, people argue that this is the largest development in crypto since the advent of smart contracts in 2014! So of course, we had to sit down with Francesco Andreoli and Matt Nelson from Consensys and the Ethereum Foundation and A…

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#15: Swapping DEXes with Mounir Benchemled and Martin Burgherr 43:17

3y ago43:17

43:17

What is the point of a DEX aggregator? How do they work? why are they useful? and how could this become a big driver for institutional adoption? Listen in, as we sit down with Mounir Benchemled from Paraswap and Martin Burgherr from Sygnum Bank, as we explore opportunities for optimizing trades in the crypto world. We look at questions liek: What d…

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#14: Making sense of the market with Daniel Egger and Katalin Tischhauser 40:54

3y ago40:54

40:54

In times of market turbulence, its nice to hear it straight from the experts. What explains the movements we see, how are investments valued and what possibly could be the way forward. It was a pleasure to sit down with Daniel Egger and Katalin Tischhauser to make some sense of all the noise. Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclai…

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Pop Chef: Parks and Rec with Jim O'Heir 28:28

3y ago28:28

28:28

TREAT YO SELF! We are thrilled to welcome a man so funny…so talented…so… nice… that they made his background character into a lead on one of the funniest sitcoms ever – Parks and Recreation. I’m talking about Jerry Larry Terry Garry Gengrich Gengurch Gergich… Welcome to Pop Chef Jim O’Heir. On this episode of Pop Chef we head to Pawnee to talk Park…

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Pop Chef: Clueless with Elisa Donovan 25:34

3y ago25:34

25:34

Today we talk Clueless… From its sharp writing to its A plus cast to its impact on 90’s culture, many consider Clueless to be the greatest teen movie of all time. Our guest Elisa Donovan is no stranger to Pop Culture phenomenon. You might know her as Ginger LaMonica from Beverly Hills 90210 or Morgan Cavanaugh from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, but sh…

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#13: Exploring Smart financial contracts with Ralf Kubli and Dominic Lohberger 43:40

3y ago43:40

43:40

Bear season = Build season. As the crypto universe recovers from recent turbulence - it is a good time to revisit the power of the tech stack. In discussion with Ralf Kubli from Casper Labs and Dominic Lohberger from Sygnum Bank, we dig into the interesting applications for blockchain in the finance world, and the power of smart financial contracts…

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Pop Chef: Die Hard with Steven E. de Souza 30:19

3y ago30:19

30:19

On this episode of Pop Chef we’re heading to Nakatomi Plaza for murder, explosions, a heist gone violently wrong… and a little Christmas cheer… Die Hard… Joining us is a true Hollywood legend, a first ballot Hall of Fame screenwriter and the man who helped bring Die Hard to life, Mr. Steven E. deSouza. I mean, the man owned a race horse with Steven…

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Pop Chef: American Pie with Thomas Nicholas 27:27

3y ago27:27

27:27

Pop Chef is joined by Actor/Producer/Musician Thomas Nicholas to bake up some American Pie. The 1999 coming of age comedy redefined the teem-sex romp and became a legitimate pop culture phenomenon, launching a billion-dollar movie franchise Thomas is a slice of pop culture. As a child actor, he starred in movies like Rookie of the Year and a Kid in…

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Pop Chef: Julia Child with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken 31:12

3y ago31:12

31:12

When it comes to celebrity chefs, there was no one bigger than Julia Child. Pop Chef gets their joy on with trailblazing chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken and get first hand accounts of the legend that was Julia Child. Chefs Susan and Mary Sue recount their fondest memories of Julia, including their first ever television production and Juli…

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#12: Ways to participate in the blockchain megatrend with Mike Taormina and Stefan Edelman 36:19

3y ago36:19

36:19

In a turbulent market environment, it seems wise to revisit the fundamentals. Thinking about investing in crypto is already challenging during exciting bull markets - and when we see multiple black swan events play out, things get a lot harder. So, it made sense to sit down with Mike Taormina from Indexcoop and Stefan Edelman from Sygnum Bank, to l…

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Pop Chef: Appetite for Destruction with Mike Clink 28:06

3y ago28:06

28:06

Pop Chef is joined by Super Producer Mike Clink, the architect behind the greatest selling debut album of all time - Guns and Roses Appetite for Destruction. Mike talks about meeting the band, making the record, and creating music history. We journey into the LA scene in the late 1980s, the sunset strip, the manic energy, the spaghetti incident... …

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Pop Chef Short Teaser 0:53

3y ago0:53

0:53

“A recipe is a story that ends with a good meal.” Pop Chef is a pop-culture inspired podcast hosted by celebrity Chef Graham Elliot. Each episode of Pop Chef tells the story of a defining moment, work, or person of pop culture. At the end of the episode, Chef Graham invents a recipe inspired by the subject. Chef Elliot and co-host Michael Furno tal…

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Pop Chef Trailer 2:54

3y ago2:54

2:54

Pop Chef is a pop-culture inspired podcast hosted by celebrity Chef Graham Elliot. Each Episode tells the story of a defining moment, work, or person of pop culture. At the end of the episode, Chef Graham invents a recipe inspired by the subject. Chef Elliot and co-host Michael Furno talk about the people and works that impacted our culture and to …

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#11: The challenging world of crypto regulation with Luka Müller and Magdalena Boskic 42:32

3y ago42:32

42:32

At its origins, crypto was designed to live outside of government regulation. However, the last decade has seen slow but clear frameworks evolve in regulating with Web3. At the forefront of this evolution has been Luka Mueller (MME) - starting from the set up of the Ethereum foundation in Zug back in 2014. In our new episode, we speak to Luka and M…

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#10: NFTs and the Luxury Market with Kelly Vero and Elena Baltaga 35:16

3y ago35:16

35:16

Have you also been a bit bewildered by all the big headlines about major luxury brands engaging with NFTs? Seeing Dolce and Gabbana, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Burberry all jumping into the fray, we decided it was time to sit down with Kelly Vero and Elena Baltaga, to understand the market opportunity, how NFTs are standardized, and what kind of r…

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#9: Engaging with NFTs: with Jan Albers and Nigel Fillep 41:29

3y ago41:29

41:29

NFTs have created whole new world of possibilities for a series of new use cases: from the worlds of gaming and art to product and brand engagement. There is something here for everyone, and so to learn more about it, we sat down with Jan Albers from Tezos and Nigel Fillep from Sygnum Bank, to explore the idea of NFTs and the opportunities they cre…

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#8: Entering the Metaverse with Adam De Cata and Darius Mouktarzadeh 43:45

3y ago43:45

43:45

With all the exciting opportunities around of the Metaverse, it was about time to sit down with Adam DeCata from Decentraland and Darius Mouktarzadeh, and dive into it. Exploring its origin and evolution, we take a look at how Web 3 impacts applications and use cases for the metaverse, considering questions like: How would you define the metaverse?…

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#7: Stablecoins, CBDCs and the evolution of Defi 46:15

3+ y ago46:15

46:15

What are stable coins? and why does an ecosystem so determined to achieve decentralisation still rely on them? In conversation with Nadia Alvarez from Maker Dao, and Nestor Palao from Sygnum Bank we dive into the role of stable coins in def and how the market is evolving, particularly with the rise of CBDCs and governments experimenting with crypto…

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