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Zero-Knowledge Proofs and the Future of Blockchain: Insights from Kurt Hemecker
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Ragnarok Digital, LLP, Ragnarok Digital, and LLP. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Ragnarok Digital, LLP, Ragnarok Digital, and LLP یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation, the entity tasked with growing the ecosystem of the “world's lightest ZK blockchain.”
Join them as they:
Join them as they:
- Discuss the evolution of information and money-sharing protocols from Web0 to Web3
- Explore Kurt's journey through the tech industry
- Delve into the importance of ZK technology for privacy, identity, and scaling solutions
- Analyze the growth of the Mina ecosystem and opportunities for builders
- Examine interoperability solutions offered by Mina's ZK technology
- Unpack the significance of having a programmable ZK Layer 1 blockchain
- And much more!
Kurt Hemecker is the CEO of the Mina Foundation. With a background that spans from the pre-internet era to the current Web3 landscape, Kurt has experience across significant roles in telecom, payments, and blockchain. He was part of the initial team of the Libra Association (later renamed DM), where he played a pivotal role in navigating regulatory challenges and advocating for stablecoins. Kurt's extensive knowledge and innovative vision in blockchain and zero-knowledge technology position him as a respected leader in the sector.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; instructions on how to do this are here.
Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others.
Check out our three most downloaded episodes:
- Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO
- Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX
- The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate
Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs and the Future of Blockchain: Insights from Kurt Hemecker
The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Ragnarok Digital, LLP, Ragnarok Digital, and LLP. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Ragnarok Digital, LLP, Ragnarok Digital, and LLP یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation, the entity tasked with growing the ecosystem of the “world's lightest ZK blockchain.”
Join them as they:
Join them as they:
- Discuss the evolution of information and money-sharing protocols from Web0 to Web3
- Explore Kurt's journey through the tech industry
- Delve into the importance of ZK technology for privacy, identity, and scaling solutions
- Analyze the growth of the Mina ecosystem and opportunities for builders
- Examine interoperability solutions offered by Mina's ZK technology
- Unpack the significance of having a programmable ZK Layer 1 blockchain
- And much more!
Kurt Hemecker is the CEO of the Mina Foundation. With a background that spans from the pre-internet era to the current Web3 landscape, Kurt has experience across significant roles in telecom, payments, and blockchain. He was part of the initial team of the Libra Association (later renamed DM), where he played a pivotal role in navigating regulatory challenges and advocating for stablecoins. Kurt's extensive knowledge and innovative vision in blockchain and zero-knowledge technology position him as a respected leader in the sector.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; instructions on how to do this are here.
Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others.
Check out our three most downloaded episodes:
- Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO
- Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX
- The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate
Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Ryan Galvankar, the founder of Plaza Finance, a platform built on Base that is specializing in programmable derivatives. What you’ll learn: How traditional finance expertise shaped Plaza's approach to building decentralized derivatives Why Base was chosen as the L2 solution for Plaza's products The mechanics behind bondETH's stable 10% annual yield through quarterly coupon payments How levETH achieves "leverage without liquidation" through self-balancing protocols Why institutional adoption of Ethereum continues despite market sentiment fluctuations The relationship between bondETH and levETH in creating balanced risk profiles for different investors How programmable derivatives can bridge TradFi and DeFi by offering familiar financial products And much more! Ryan Galvankar is the founder of Plaza Finance, a platform built on Base that is specializing in programmable derivatives. With a background in electrical engineering and finance from the University of Pennsylvania, Ryan brings vast traditional finance experience from roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Magnetar Capital, and Atalaya Capital Management, where he focused on structured credit and trading. As Plaza Finance's founder, Ryan is pioneering innovative DeFi solutions that bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, creating products like bondETH and levETH Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Bridging DeFi's Risk Spectrum [00:15:24] Understanding Programmable Derivatives [00:36:09] Bond ETH: A Bridge to Conservative Investors [00:46:04] LevETH: Sustainable Leverage Innovation Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Gregory Di Prisco, co-founder and Chief Architect at M0, a platform that aims to empower builders of application-specific stablecoins. What you’ll learn: Why the future of stablecoins may lie in modular infrastructure rather than monolithic issuers like Circle and Tether How M0's extension model enables partners to launch custom stablecoins while abstracting complexity The key differences between the GENIUS Act and the STABLE Act Why consumer experience will drive mainstream stablecoin adoption How yield distribution and compliance can be modularized through third-party service providers Why dollar-denominated stablecoins continue to dominate despite macro uncertainty How stablecoins could integrate into everyday transactions within five years, largely invisible to end users And much more! With a background in futures trading and involvement in cryptocurrency dating back to 2010, Gregory has held key positions, including Head of Business Development at MakerDAO and co-founder of Distributed Capital, one of the first crypto VCs. His journey from traditional finance to blockchain technology includes supporting ETF development through tools like EtherIndex and significant contributions to the stablecoin ecosystem. Episode Highlights: [00:37:01] User Experience Trumps Technical Details [00:42:45] The Wholesale-Retail Model for Stablecoins [00:51:07] The Future of Stablecoin Adoption [00:25:03] Consumer Demand for Digital Cash Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
1 Are Stablecoins the Future of Money? Telcoin’s eUSD and becoming a Digital Bank with Paul Neuner 50:37
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Paul Neuner, the Founder and CEO of Telcoin, acompany leveraging blockchain technology to provide low-cost DeFi products for mobile phone users globally. What You’ll Learn: Why state-chartered digital asset banks may offer a more efficient path to crypto adoption than federal charters How Telcoin's eUSD differs from traditional stablecoins The emerging framework for merchant adoption of digital cash payments that could reduce fees from 3% to under 1% Why upcoming stablecoin legislation in May 2024 could accelerate mainstream crypto adoption How telecom companies could play a crucial role in the future of digital identity and financial services The roadmap for connecting 3 billion people to digital cash through local currency integration Why institutional adoption and regulatory clarity are positive signals despite retail crypto market sentiment And much more! Paul is the Founder and CEO of Telcoin, acompany leveraging blockchain technology to provide low-cost DeFi products for mobile phone users globally. With a vast background in telecommunications fraud and security, Paul founded Mobius Wireless and Sedona before entering the blockchain space. As an innovator in digital banking solutions, Paul has worked closely with Nebraska legislators to establish groundbreaking digital asset banking regulations and is actively involved in shaping federal stablecoin legislation. Episode Highlights: [12:31] Nebraska's Digital Asset Banking Innovation [21:06] Digital Cash vs Stablecoins Evolution [38:01] Two-Phase Payment Strategy [48:10] Regulatory Outlook for 2025 Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
1 Are Stablecoins Crypto's Achilles' Heel? Quai Network's Energy-Backed Alternative with Alan Orwick 1:00:13
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پخش در آینده پخش در آینده لیست ها پسندیدن دوست داشته شدIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Alan Orwick, the CEO of Dominant Strategies, a development entity creating tooling and applications on the Quai Network. What You’ll Learn: Why traditional stablecoins represent an "Achilles heel" for crypto How Quai Network's dual-token model (QUAI and QI) creates a complete monetary system with a store of value, medium of exchange, and unit of account The surprising environmental benefits of PoW mining, including carbon-negative operations through methane capture Why PoW can be more scalable than PoS through innovations like proof-of-entry-minimum How Quai's UTXO-based QI token creates a truly private, cash-like digital currency with fixed denominations And much more! Alan graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 2020 with a degree in Computer Science, where he founded Texas Blockchain, a student club focused on exploring blockchain technology. Following graduation, Alan worked at Apple as a full stack software engineer. Alan is currently driving forward a portfolio of projects, most notably Quai Network. Episode Highlights: [20:50] Stablecoins, Strategic Reserves & US Dominance [25:44] Stablecoin Monopoly and Opportunity for Disruption [35:21] Why QI Is More Than Just a Stablecoin [53:29] PoEM and the Return of Proof of Work [56:49] Dual Token Model: QI and QUAI Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Ingo Ruebe, the founder of Kilt Protocol, a decentralized digital identity solution serving enterprises, governments, and consumers. What You’ll Learn: Why Web2 identity is fundamentally broken The difference between identity and identification How W3C standards are reshaping digital credentials Building resilient systems for defense and enterprise The power of owning your personal data Bridging traditional industries with blockchain tech The future of AI agent identification And much more! With a background as a computer scientist and former CTO of a major publishing company, Ingo has vast experience across the healthcare, media, and energy sectors. After discovering blockchain technology at South by Southwest in 2015, he founded Kilt Protocol in 2018 to address fundamental issues in Web2 identity systems. His work in developing standardized digital identity solutions through the W3C consortium and the Decentralized Identity Foundation has helped shape industry standards for digital credentials. Episode Highlights: [14:50] The Fundamental Difference Between Identity and Identification [24:48] Blockchain's Three Key Benefits for Identity Systems [38:16] Social KYC: Rethinking Digital Identity Verification [48:18] Preparing Identity Systems for AI Agents Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by David Hoffman, the co-founder and host of Bankless, a cryptocurrency media brand and community that focuses on educating and empowering individuals to navigate the decentralized financial landscape. What You’ll Learn: The journey from Ethereum maximalism to broader crypto coverage Building a media business while maintaining ethical standards The firewall between Bankless Media and Bankless Ventures How content strategy evolves with shifting market interests Managing community expectations and misunderstandings The differences between crypto Twitter and public perception Finding a balance between audience demands and personal interests What really happened with the AICC controversy And much more! David is the co-founder and host of Bankless, a cryptocurrency media brand and community that focuses on educating and empowering individuals to navigate the decentralized financial landscape. With deep roots in the Ethereum ecosystem since 2017, he helped build Bankless from a newsletter into a comprehensive media organization that includes podcasting, educational content, and venture capital investments. As a prominent content creator in the blockchain space, David has played a crucial role in making complex blockchain concepts accessible while striving to maintain high ethical standards in the industry. Episode Highlights: [17:57] The Three-Way Content Optimization Framework [25:27] Building a Sustainable For-Profit Crypto Media Business [52:21] The 2:1 Podcast Preparation Rule [35:55] Managing Media and Venture Capital Separation Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
1 Building Web3's Community Infrastructure: Galxe's Vision for Digital Identity with Patrick Young 58:29
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Patrick Young, Head of Go-to-Market at Galxe, a platform for Web3 community growth and engagement. Join them as they: Delve into Patrick's background in blockchain Explain how Galxe builds and maintains resilient Web3 communities Discuss Galxe's identity solutions, including Galxe Passport and Galxe Score Examine the role of Galxe's EarnDrop program in assisting with token distribution and community building Highlight the development of Gravity Chain, Galxe’s upcoming L1 blockchain Consider the convergence of blockchain and AI technologies Explore how blockchain can support different inference layers and serving frameworks Discuss how Galaxy's suite of products creates an end-to-end lifecycle management system for Web3 projects And much more! Patrick Young is the Head of Go-to-Market at Galxe, a leading platform for Web3 community growth and engagement. With extensive experience in blockchain education and ecosystem development, Patrick helped create one of the first blockchain curricula at Miami University and has been instrumental in shaping community-driven approaches in the Web3 space. His background includes key roles at Block Key Capital, Ledgermatic, and Chainlink Labs, where he helped grow the team from 65 to 700 people while running their Web3 commercial services business. His expertise in bridging traditional institutions with Web3 communities and his involvement in Galxe's forthcoming Gravity blockchain makes him a valuable voice for those interested in the future of decentralized ecosystem development. Episode Highlights: [17:16] Building Effective Web3 Communities Through Quest [28:07] Transforming Token Distribution with EarnDrop [38:00] Galxe's Identity Protocol: The Future of Web3 Authentication [50:14] Gravity Chain: Building the Infrastructure for Web3 Scale Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Joe Doll, general counsel at Magic Eden, a leading cross-chain NFT marketplace. Join them as they discuss: The transformative impact of the new administration's pro-crypto executive order How stablecoins could cement U.S. dollar dominance Magic Eden's journey to becoming the #1 NFT marketplace by users and revenue The evolution of NFT projects from 2021 to present The real story behind Operation Chokepoint 2.0 The importance of upcoming stablecoin legislation Building regulatory-compliant infrastructure in crypto How culture shapes successful Web3 companies And much more! With extensive experience in crypto law spanning eight years, including roles at prominent firm Fenwick & West where he helped launch 40-50+ tokens, Joe brings unique insights into both the technical and regulatory aspects of digital assets. His work with major clients like Coinbase, Kraken, Yuga Labs, and OpenSea, combined with his current role at Magic Eden, provides a comprehensive view of how regulation and innovation intersect in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro [04:35] Stablecoins and US Dollar Dominance [08:25] Evolution of Crypto Regulation [17:10] Magic Eden's On-Chain Vision [22:31] Surviving the NFT Bear Market [29:46] NFT Quality: 2021 vs Today [39:54] Magic Eden's Regulatory Approach [48:58] Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Confirmed Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Eli Cohen, general counsel at Centrifuge, a platform for tokenized real-world assets. Join them as they discuss: The evolution from traditional finance to tokenized assets How T-Bills are being brought on-chain Building regulatory-compliant RWA infrastructure Designing DAO governance for financial protocols The future of on-chain institutional asset management Balancing innovation with compliance How Centrifuge aims to create efficient securitization processes And much more! With vast experience spanning traditional finance, market infrastructure, and cryptocurrency regulation, Eli brings a unique perspective to the intersection of RWAs and blockchain technology. His distinguished career includes roles at CME Group, where he helped launch Bitcoin futures in Asia-Pacific, Block.one, and various positions working with financial regulators across multiple jurisdictions. For the past three years at Centrifuge, Eli has been instrumental in developing compliant frameworks for bringing traditional financial assets onto the blockchain while navigating complex regulatory environments across global markets. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro [03:00] Understanding the Two Categories of Real World Assets (RWAs) [34:09] The Microbrewery Model of Asset Tokenization [38:09] Hybrid Governance Structure for DeFi Platforms [48:29] Evolution of RWA Markets Beyond Treasury Bills Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Zac Williamson, CEO and co-founder of Aztec, a startup operating in the blockchain technology space focusing on privacy. Join them as they discuss: How ZK technology evolved from niche to mainstream The connection between privacy and digital identity Creating a new programming language for privacy Building decentralized sequencer networks The importance of moral legitimacy in privacy tech The evolution of Aztec's network architecture What's next for blockchain privacy in 2025 And much more! Zac has been a key figure in advocating for enhanced privacy within the blockchain space. Under his leadership, Aztec spearheads efforts to integrate privacy at the core of blockchain technology, aiming to address the critical balance between transparency and data protection. With a rich background that includes a stint as a software developer and as a member of Entrepreneur First’s cohort, Zac brings a unique perspective to the ongoing dialogue about privacy in Web3. Highlights (To follow) Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Mingchao (Fisher) Yu, co-founder and CTO of Babylon Labs, a non-custodial staking protocol that uses the underlying value of Bitcoin to secure a variety of proof-of-stake networks. Join them as they discuss: How Bitcoin can secure PoS chains trustlessly The journey from 1,000 BTC to $3.3B+ TVL Building truly decentralized security markets The roadmap for Bitcoin's evolution in DeFi Uniting traditional finance with crypto through BTC The future of cross-chain security sharing Real institutional adoption insights And much more! Fisher's career has spanned a variety of roles from deep technology systems engineering to leadership in blockchain innovations at Babylon, where he's currently steering efforts to integrate Bitcoin more fully into the decentralized finance landscape. Before Babylon Labs, Fisher was a managing director at Hash Laboratories, senior staff research engineer at Dolby Laboratories, and senior system engineer at InterfereX Communications. Episode Highlights: [00:01:57] Introduction to Fisher Yu and Babylon Labs' non-custodial staking protocol [00:16:32] Babylon's founding story and origin in late 2021 [00:17:06] Evolution from merge mining to Bitcoin staking solution [00:23:11] Three target ecosystems: Cosmos, Ethereum rollups, Bitcoin rollups [00:27:27] Babylon's three-phase launch strategy [00:38:13] Current adoption metrics: 66.8K+ stakers, 74K delegations [00:42:57] Geographic restrictions and regulatory considerations [00:47:55] Discussion on Bitcoin centralization concerns [00:50:19] 2025 roadmap and vision for "Bitcoin DeFi genesis" [00:51:56] Contact information and community channels Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of BOB, a Layer 2 blockchain aiming to combine the security of Bitcoin with the versatility of Ethereum. Join them as they discuss: BOB's hybrid L2 architecture Bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum infrastructure BitVM implementation strategy Three-phase development roadmap Reaching 320k unique users $250M in DeFi TVL Cross-chain deployment solutions And much more! Alexei's work is focusing on expanding interoperability and capital efficiency across major blockchain platforms, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, and Cosmos. His flagship product, interBTC, embodies his vision by enabling Bitcoin's use across different blockchains while maintaining its key attributes: full collateralization, interoperability, and censorship-resistance. Prior to founding BOB, Alexei offered his expertise at Boston Consulting Group and conducted research at SBA Research, contributing significantly to digital assets and web3 governance. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction [02:17] Bitcoin's Value Beyond market cap: global reach and brand recognition [04:52] Community Evolution From maximalism to innovation acceptance [11:05] Background Story Namecoin to Bitcoin bridges research at Imperial College [19:27] BitVM Overview Core technology enabling BOB's security model [24:58] Trust Trade-offs Balancing institutional vs technical risk in Bitcoin [41:09] Growth Metrics 320k users, $250M TVL since May 2023 launch [49:30] Strategic Phases Three-phase plan from ETH L2 to Bitcoin settlement [53:16] Future Vision Balancing institutional adoption with cypherpunk roots [56:16] Community Call Invitation for user feedback and engagement Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Lombard co-founder Jacob Phillips. Join them as they discuss: How Bitcoin's market capitalization is an ideal solution for DeFi's need for liquidity The differences in the mentality of deploying Bitcoin as an asset into DeFi versus deploying other assets like Ether Building on the Babylon staking protocol Upcoming Lombard releases And much more! Jacob brings a wealth of experience from his time at Perennial Labs and as an investor at Polychain Capital, deeply enriching our understanding of how Bitcoin can become a more dynamic player in the DeFi space. Lombard is integrating Bitcoin with decentralized finance, offering solutions such as its flagship product, LBTC—a yield-bearing, cross-chain, liquid Bitcoin, backed 1:1 by BTC. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction [00:03] Episode introduction and overview with Jacob Phillips of Lombard [02:34] Bitcoin's historical challenges in DeFi and recent market evolution [05:20] Catalysts behind Bitcoin's building renaissance [12:18] Jacob's journey from crypto skeptic to Polychain Capital [31:34] Lombard's growth to $1B TVL and key partnerships [36:50] Shifting the Bitcoin holder mindset toward yield generation [41:18] Technical overview of Lombard Ledger and BFT chain development [47:54] User acquisition and institutional adoption strategy [51:39] Institutional perspectives on Bitcoin DeFi adoption Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
1 Social Intelligence in Crypto: LunarCrush's Vision for Market Analytics with Jon Farjo & Joe Vezzani 1:00:12
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پخش در آینده پخش در آینده لیست ها پسندیدن دوست داشته شدIn this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by LunarCrush co-founders Joe Vezzani and Jon Farjo. Join them as they discuss: How social media metrics can help determine the appetite for specific digital assets The metrics and categories that LunarCrush follows How AI has improved the team's ability and processes The forthcoming rise of AI agents And much more! Joe is a Web3 entrepreneur and CEO of LunarCrush. With 15 years of experience, Joe has expertise in financial analysis, accounting, creative production, sales, business development, pricing strategy, customer acquisition, product management, M&As, fundraising, hiring, and more. Previously, Joe held leadership roles at companies like INNOCEAN USA, LifeLine Response, Owens Corning, and Draftfcb. Jon is an experienced digital strategy leader with a focus on Web3, AI, marketing, branding, and social media. As Chief Product Officer at LunarCrush, he drives innovation and creates solutions that will hopefully resonate with users. Previously, Jon held leadership roles at companies like Veritone, INNOCEAN USA, The Buddy Group, and Metagenics. Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:25] Social media data vs traditional market indicators [00:04:06] Correlation between social metrics and market movements [00:07:50] Analysis of successful meme coins and community tokens [00:10:26] Founders' crypto origin story [00:14:04] LunarCrush evolution since 2018 [00:24:33] AI integration and team efficiency [00:30:04] Future of AI agents in crypto trading [00:34:28] Major client partnerships [00:40:38] Emerging social media platforms [00:48:54] Polymarket impact and social metrics [00:53:22] 2025 predictions and Bitcoin trends [00:58:00] Closing remarks and platform information Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
1 Building DeFi Infrastructure: From Zero to MEV Resistance with ParaSwap Founder Mounir Benchemled 55:43
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Mounir Benchemled, founder and CEO of ParaSwap, a platform in the decentralized finance landscape. Join them as they discuss: The features ParaSwap is bringing to the DeFi space Token approvals and security Regulatory landscape of DeFi Hybrid approaches to customer acquisition in DeFi The future of decentralized exchanges And much more! With a background rich in software development and blockchain technology, Mounir has not only led ParaSwap to raise $5.7 million from top-tier crypto investors but has also recently taken on the CEO role at Laita Labs, aiming to push the boundaries of DeFi products and infrastructure. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro [02:30] Discussion of what DeFi got right/wrong and stablecoins as the biggest success [05:44] Mounir shares his journey from Bitcoin in 2012 to leaving his CEO role in 2017 [10:58] B2B pivot: From retail focus to 85% partner volume integration [17:13] Regulatory landscape: EU's DeFi-friendly stance vs US restrictions [22:33] Chain expansion: Scaling beyond Ethereum to BSC, Polygon and L2s [26:04] ParaSwap Delta: New gasless, intent-based trading solution [29:19] March 2024 exploit: $24K initial breach leads to larger recovery mission [37:30] Hacker negotiations: Recovering 80% of funds through on-chain tracking [44:26] MEV insights: How the exploit improved MEV resistance strategies [46:19] OTC trading: Peer-to-peer and RFQ protocol capabilities [49:29] Token mechanics: PSP token utility and staking benefits [50:30] Airdrop lessons: Candid take on 2021 airdrop timing and mistakes Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…
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