Best Peter Abilla Podcasts (2025)

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Peter Abilla Speaks with Erbil Karaman on How Huma Finance Unlocks Trapped Liquidity 56:17

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3d ago56:17

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Summary In this episode of Block by Block, Peter Abilla sits down with Erbil Karaman, co-founder of Huma Finance, to unpack PayFi, income-backed DeFi, and the broken state of cross-border payments. Erbil explains how PayFi uses blockchain and stablecoins to give merchants instant access to cash flows that today are trapped in legacy rails for days …

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Jim Chang - LiFi Protocol Acquires Catalyst Systems 1:02:23

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Summary In this conversation, Jim discusses his journey with Catalyst Systems, the challenges of interoperability in the crypto space, and the importance of customer development. He reflects on the ease of launching Layer 2 solutions, the need for differentiation, and the pivot towards focusing on alternative virtual machines (VMs) to better serve …

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Michael Heinrich with Peter Abilla on 0G as the First AI Layer 1 Blockchain 45:44

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In this conversation, Michael Heinrich discusses his journey into the crypto space and the founding of 0G (Zero Gravity), the first AI Layer 1 blockchain. He elaborates on the unique features of 0G, including its developer-friendly ecosystem, key infrastructure components, and the importance of community engagement. Michael also addresses challenge…

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Mihir Kulkarni - Spectral Labs, Crypto AI Agents, Crypto Marketing with Peter Abilla 54:28

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Summary In this conversation, Mihir Kulkarni from Spectral Labs discusses his journey in the Web3 space, particularly his experiences at Coinbase and how they shaped his current role. He delves into the concept of AI agents in the crypto industry, emphasizing their utility and potential to enhance user experience. The discussion covers the developm…

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Tokenizing AI Compute: Peter Abilla speaks with Kony on How Gaib Turns GPUs Into Onchain Yield 43:08

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Summary In this Block by Block episode, Peter Abilla sits down with Kony, CEO and co-founder of Gaib, to unpack how GPU tokenization can create real yield at the intersection of AI, DeFi and zero-knowledge crypto. Kony explains how his mix of finance, AI engineering and running an actual cloud business led him to see a gap: AI cloud providers have …

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Naruto - Avail Project and Tips for Crypto Developer Marketing 55:45

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Summary In this conversation, Naruto, a Developer Relations professional at Avail, discusses the challenges and strategies of marketing to developers in the crypto space. He shares insights on how he transitioned from a software engineer to a DevRel role, the importance of understanding different types of developers, and the effectiveness of hackat…

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Shad with Peter Abilla - Why Crypto Marketing Still Uses the Old Playbooks 52:34

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Summary Shad from Rare Minds walks through how crypto marketing has changed and why most teams are still stuck in old playbooks. He explains the Giga Method as a way to connect Web2-style rigor with Web3-native mechanics, so campaigns are built on real incentives and game design, not just hype. Throughout the conversation he pushes on three pillars…

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Luis Bezzenberger - How Shutter Network Protects Against MEV 46:32

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Summary In this conversation, Luis Bezenberger discusses Shutter Network, an encryption as a service mechanism designed to provide decentralized encryption and decryption. He explains the importance of Shutter Network in protecting against MEV (maximal extractable value) and the challenges faced in the Ethereum transaction supply chain. The discuss…

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Drake Exchange on Monad: Building the Main Clearing House for Perps 16:21

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Summary Larry Smoove from Drake Exchange breaks down how Drake is positioning itself as the main trading venue on Monad, with a focus on serious traders who still want a smooth, approachable experience. He explains how flexible collateral, smart strategy design, and tight integration with RedStone’s OEV tools help make liquidations fairer, margin m…

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Yannik Schrade - Arcium, the encrypted Supercomputer 57:44

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In this conversation, Yannick Schrade, co-founder and CEO of Arcium, discusses the inception of Arcium, its focus on encrypted computing, and the choice of the Solana ecosystem. He elaborates on the unique features of Arcium, including its ability to perform computations on encrypted data without decryption, the advantages of multi-party computatio…

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Storytelling, Hacks, And Headlines: Samantha Yap On Crypto PR with Peter Abilla 54:35

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Summary Samantha Yap, founder of Yap Global, walks through how she built one of the first crypto-native PR agencies and what good communications actually looks like in this industry. She explains why storytelling and trust are the real currency in a skeptical, noisy crypto environment, and how to translate complex, technical ideas into narratives t…

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Josie Leung - MilkyWay, Modular Shared Security Through Liquid Restaking 52:32

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Summary In this conversation, Josie Leung from Milky Way shares her journey from traditional Web2 roles to the crypto space, discussing her experiences at LinkedIn and Crypto.com. She emphasizes the importance of understanding both technical and business aspects in product development. The discussion also explores the potential of LinkedIn as a mar…

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Stacy Spikes on How Mogul Turns Movies Into A Fantasy Sports Game For Fans 54:05

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Summary Stacy Spikes, co-founder and CEO of MoviePass, talks with Peter Abilla (@shmula, @papiofficial) through his path from the music business into film and why he is now building Mogul. Mogul treats movies a bit like fantasy sports, letting fans predict outcomes, compete with each other, and feel real skin in the game around what gets made and h…

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Tim Hafner: OpenServe, Telegram, and the Future of Crypto-Native Agentic Apps 48:20

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Summary Tim Hafner, co-founder and CEO of OpenServe, walks through what they learned running a hackathon at Berlin Blockchain Week and how it shaped the product. He talks about why Telegram is becoming the default home for crypto apps and why most people still find building usable apps way too hard. Tim shares how OpenServe is trying to give builde…

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Alon Muroch: How SSV Labs Is Redefining Ethereum Staking and Validator Economics with SSV Network 38:12

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Summary Alon Morch, founder and CEO of SSV Labs, talks about how his time in the Israeli military shaped how he thinks about risk, leadership, and building companies. He explains what SSV Labs actually does: an engineering team behind SSV Network that works on Ethereum’s staking and validator infrastructure so validators can be safer, more flexible…

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Evgeny Yurtaev on Zerion's Journey from Portfolio Tracker to Crypto Wallet and Developer API 48:52

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Summary Evgeny Yurtaev, CEO of Zerion, walks through how Zerion went from a simple way to see your onchain portfolio to a full wallet and developer-facing API. He explains why they always shipped based on real user behavior, how data shaped the roadmap, and why staying flexible matters in a market that keeps changing. He also talks about growth in …

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Gavin Thomas on Smart Transparency on TEN Protocol Layer 2 47:40

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Summary In this conversation, Gavin introduces TEN Protocol, a Layer 2 on Ethereum focused on balancing privacy and transparency in smart contracts. He explains the idea of “smart transparency,” enabling developers to define which data stays private and which remains public. Gavin discusses how this flexibility opens new use cases in gaming, tradin…

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Casey Craig: Euphoria Finance Makes Crypto Trading Mobile-first, Fun, Fast, and Accessible 33:23

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Summary In this episode, Casey Craig of Euphoria Finance shares how the team is reimagining derivatives trading through a mobile-first, consumer-focused design. Euphoria’s core innovation—“tap trading”—removes friction and makes trading intuitive, fast, and enjoyable, and crypto marketing with Peter Abilla. Casey explains how this simple mechanic, …

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Matt Mudano - Making Native Bitcoin the World's Settlement Layer with Arch Network 40:47

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Summary In this episode, Matt Mudano, co-founder and CEO of Arch Network, explains how Arch is pioneering a new execution platform purpose-built for Bitcoin-native DeFi. Unlike EVMs or SVMs, Arch introduces a virtual machine and consensus layer that can directly interact with the Bitcoin mempool, enabling smart contracts and transaction signing wit…

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The Rise of Etherex DEX on Linea, an Ethereum-first Layer 2 56:37

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Summary Trantor walks through how Etherex became the leading decentralized exchange on Linea, what it took to build early in a turbulent ecosystem, and why foundation alignment matters more than capital, and crypto marketing with Peter Abilla. He explains the role of Rex33, why its tokenomics are designed for long-term liquidity instead of short-te…

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Nirav Murthy on the Future of AI and IP Licensing on Camp Network 45:44

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Summary Nirav Murthy, co-founder of Camp Network, talks through how Camp is building a user-friendly IP licensing platform that blends AI and blockchain, and crypto marketing with Peter Abilla. The project shifted from a Layer 2 to a Layer 1 so they could control the tech stack, tailor the network to IP use cases, and support developers building on…

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Unlocking the Future of Blockchain with Zero Knowledge Proofs with Shiv Shankar of Boundless 1:06:16

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Summary Shiv Shankar, CEO of Boundless / Risc Zero, reflects on leadership, the evolution of Zero Knowledge (ZK) technology, and the role Boundless plays in the blockchain ecosystem. He shares lessons from Amazon, the importance of empowering teams, and the growing demand for ZK, and crypto marketing with Peter Abilla. The discussion also covers th…

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USD.AI and the Future of InfraFi with David Choi 58:43

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Summary David Choi, co-founder of Permian Labs, outlined how USD.AI and InfraFi aim to reshape the relationship between finance and decentralized infrastructure. USD.AI is a synthetic dollar designed to unlock capital access for DeFi and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (Deepin), while InfraFi merges infrastructure and finance to enab…

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Superposition: A BarterSwap Innovation with Nikita Ovchinnik 56:49

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Summary Nikita Ovchinnik, co-founder of BarterSwap, shared his perspective on the evolution of DeFi and the vision behind BarterSwap. He highlighted the concept of superposition, a new DeFi primitive that allows wallets to function as liquidity sources, potentially solving liquidity fragmentation while improving user experience. Nikita explained th…

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Exploring Acki Nacki Chain with Mitja Goroshevsky 51:43

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Summary In this conversation, Mitja, co-founder of Acki Nacki, shares his extensive journey in technology and blockchain, detailing the inception of Acki Nacki, its unique approach to decentralized applications, and the challenges faced in building a scalable blockchain. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in technology, the innovative tok…

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Karel Kubat from Union Labs on Building a Composable, Trust-Minimized Modular Ethereum 53:13

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Summary Karel Kubat, CEO of Union, lays out a bold vision for a decentralized coordination layer that can unlock true interoperability in crypto. He breaks down why bridging is still broken, why ZK is more than hype, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla, and why Bitcoin needs to be more than digital gold. From security risks to UX gaps to regulatory …

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From Authoring ERC-20 to LUKSO: Fabian Vogelsteller Vision for a More Human Web3 59:32

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Takeaways – Fabian started in web development before entering blockchain. – He created the ERC-20 standard, now the backbone of tokenized assets. – Blockchain still struggles with mainstream adoption. – LUKSO was built to fix outdated blockchain standards. – Digital identity is essential for real Web3 engagement. – Blockchain’s overemphasis on fina…

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Clayton Menzel: Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential with Babylon Labs 33:36

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Summary Clayton Menzel, Head of Business Development at Babylon Labs, shares how Babylon is unlocking a new era of Bitcoin staking. With over 48,000 BTC staked, the platform is building native infrastructure to make Bitcoin productive without compromising security. Clayton discusses the launch of Babylon Genesis, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla,…

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From REN Protocol to Garden Finance: Susruth on Fixing Fragmentation in DeFi 46:52

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Summary Susruth, CEO of Garden Finance, shares how his background in cybersecurity and early work in DeFi led him to launch a cross-chain liquidity protocol focused on user custody and seamless UX. He explains how Garden leverages atomic swaps and HTLCs to enable trustless trading across blockchains, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla, with a speci…

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How XION is Redefining User Experience in Crypto with Adam Bates 54:57

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Summary Adam Bates, Chief Marketing Officer at XION, shares his journey into blockchain and his focus on simplifying complex crypto concepts for mass understanding. He stresses that user experience is the key driver for blockchain adoption, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla, highlighting the importance of intuitive design, storytelling, and strong…

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Michael Sena: How Recall Network Is Creating a Reputation System for AI Agents 1:00:52

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Summary Michael Cena, co-founder of Recall Network, outlines a vision for building the discovery and trust layer for the internet of AI agents. He introduces AgentRank, a reputation system modeled after PageRank, to evaluate and surface trustworthy agents in a future where agents interact, contract, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla, and collabora…

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Jordan Jefferson: An App Layer for Dogecoin with Doge OS 1:01:24

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Summary Peter Abilla sits down with Jordan Jefferson, CEO of Doge OS, to explore how Dogecoin is evolving from meme status to a real app layer. Jordan shares his crypto origin story, the purpose behind Doge OS, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla, and why it’s time to build an on-chain economy that’s actually fun to use. The conversation covers how …

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Nick White: How Celestia Solves Blockchain Scalability with Data Availability Sampling 53:00

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Summary Peter Abilla interviews Nick White, VP at Celestia Labs, to unpack how Celestia is solving the blockchain scalability problem. They explore the breakthrough of data availability sampling, the shift from monolithic to modular blockchains, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla, and how Celestia fits into the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Nick shar…

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Altan Tutar: How MoreMarkets Is Turning Idle Crypto In VERY Large Markets Into Passive Yield 44:26

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Summary Altan, co-founder and CEO of MoreMarkets, shares the story behind building a platform designed to unlock yield from top crypto assets that typically sit idle outside of DeFi. He explains how MoreMarkets is removing barriers for users of non-smart contract assets like XRP and how the team is bridging gaps between traditional holders and mode…

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Vivek Kolli on Decentralizing AI: How Sentient Foundation Is Building a Community-Driven Future 56:48

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Summary Vivek Kolli, Chief of Staff at Sentient Foundation, shares how the organization is working to build a decentralized, community-driven AI ecosystem. He argues that today’s AI landscape is dominated by a few tech giants, creating risks for how AI evolves and who it serves, crypto marketing with Peter Abilla. Kolli outlines why decentralizatio…

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Jill Gunter: Espresso Systems, A Cross-chain Composability Layer 1:02:38

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this engaging conversation, Jill Gunter from Espresso Systems shares insights into the intersection of philosophy and technology in the crypto space. The discussion explor…

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David Rhodus: Building the Future of Streaming: Pipe Network and the DePIN Revolution 43:11

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience crypto designed for humans — https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary In this episode, David Rhodus, founder and CEO of Permissionless Labs, shares his journey from AWS to Web3 infrastructure. He talks about launching Pipe Network, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) designed to tackle …

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June Ou and Provenance Blockchain: Mortgages, Life Insurance, and the Future of Blockchain Finance 53:51

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience crypto designed for humans: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary In this episode, June Ou, co-founder of Provenance Blockchain, breaks down how blockchain can streamline the financial system by removing middlemen and making transactions more transparent. She shares how Provenance started with …

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Chris Yin: How Plume Network Is Leading the Real World Asset (RWA) Revolution in Crypto 56:54

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Experience Infinex--crypto designed for humans. Get it for free: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume Network, shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building one of the most promising Layer 2 solutions focused on Real World Assets (RWAs). He explains why every founder needs to master sales, espe…

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Campbell Easton: Redstone The Modular Blockchain Oracle vs Monolithic Chainlink 50:41

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Campbell Easton, head of communications at Redstone Oracles, shares his journey into the crypto space, the innovative modular approach of Redstone in th…

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Yash Agarwal: From Hackathon to Ecosystem--How Send AI Is Fueling Solana’s AI Ambitions 42:37

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Yash Agarwal, co-founder of Send AI, discusses his journey into the Solana ecosystem, the motivation behind launching the Solana AI Hackathon, crypto ma…

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Anthony Broderick on Liquidity, Bridging, Modular Future, and Multi-chain DeFi 1:00:37

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Anthony Broderick, co-founder of Lucid Labs, shares how his passion for economics and political transparency led him into crypto. He discusses the foundation…

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Brendon Sedo: Yield on Bitcoin? CoreDAO’s Vision for Institutional DeFi 59:58

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 Summary In this conversation, Brendan Sedo shares his path from a 15-year career in tech to his current role at CoreDAO. He dives into the platform’s mission to expand Bitcoin’s utility, particularly through …

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Heidi Christine: Retention Over Hype and How Pixels is Building for the Long-term 51:25

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Heidi Christine, CMO of Pixels, shares how the team prioritized retention over hyper-growth to build one of the most active communities in Web3 gaming. She b…

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Rowan Stone: How Sapien Is Paying People to Train AI (and Why Crypto Makes It Work) 57:39

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Rowan Stone—co-founder and CEO of Sapien—shares his path from entrepreneur to building a mission-driven company at the intersection of AI and crypto. He disc…

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ZK for Everyone: Teemu Paivinen on Decentralizing Proofs with ZK Cloud 50:44

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Teemu Paivinen—co-founder of ZK Cloud—walks through his long-standing journey in crypto, starting from Bitcoin in 2011 to building one of Europe’s first Bitc…

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Stephen Hess: Metaplex, Launch tokens and NFTs on Solana and the SVM 31:54

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Stephen Hess, co-founder of Metaplex, opens up about his journey from healthcare to crypto, how early exposure to Bitcoin shaped his curiosity, and what…

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Yurii Kyparus on Tokenizing Attention with Wallchain Quacks 45:31

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this conversation, Yurii, co-founder of Wallchain, shares his journey into the crypto space, detailing his experiences with MEV bots and the transition to developing Wallc…

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Matej Janez: Why Web3 Agents Need Privacy And How Oasis Labs Plans to Deliver It 58:07

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode, Matej from Oasis Labs and Oasis Foundation shares his journey from mechanical engineering into the world of Web3 and why privacy on-chain is more urgent than…

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Del Led: Navigating Liquidity DeFi Challenges with Peapods Finance 37:15

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Episode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77 ------------------------- Summary In this episode of Block by Block, Del Led shares how he got into crypto in 2020 and walks through the vision behind Peapods Finance. He breaks down the liquidity problems pl…