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Let's be honest... You want to learn about Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain. But, you just don't have all day to sit around and do research. This short, sweet, and to-the-point podcast is all about the exciting world of Blockchain technology. Learn about what is happening in the blockchain c…

Brandon Zemp


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    The BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain podcast is an exceptional podcast that delves into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Hosted by Brandon, who is not only a wonderful host but also a knowledgeable student of the blockchain/crypto game, this podcast provides informative and insightful conversations with industry experts.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Brandon's ability to conduct in-depth interviews with his guests. He asks thoughtful questions that bring out valuable insights from his guests, making for engaging and informative discussions. Additionally, he does proper research before each episode, setting the stage for a well-informed conversation. This attention to detail enhances the quality of the content and allows listeners to gain a deeper understanding of various aspects of blockchain technology.

    Another great aspect of The BlockHash podcast is its focus on actionable information. Unlike some podcasts that solely focus on personal stories and backgrounds, The BlockHash provides strategies and tips that crypto enthusiasts can implement in their own journeys. This practical approach sets it apart from other podcasts in the industry and makes it a valuable resource for those looking to succeed and grow in the blockchain space.

    While there are many positive aspects to The BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain podcast, there are few weaknesses worth mentioning. Since it explores various topics related to blockchain and its relation to different disciplines, some episodes may not be as relevant or interesting to certain listeners. However, this can be seen as a strength as well since it offers diverse perspectives on how blockchain can impact different industries.

    In conclusion, The BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain podcast is a top-notch podcast that offers a wealth of knowledge about blockchain and cryptocurrency. With its informative conversations, actionable information, and engaging host, it is a must-listen for investors, enthusiasts, businesses, and anyone interested in learning about this evolving technology. Whether you're new to blockchain or an expert in the field, this podcast provides valuable insights that go beyond what mass media typically covers.



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    Ep. 543 Aleks Artamonovskaja | Driving Art Innovation on Tezos with Trilitech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 32:02


    For episode 543 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Aleks Artamonovskaja, Head of Art at Trilitech. Aleks Artamonovskaja is a leader in the intersection of art and technology, with extensive experience in Web3 art projects. She is a prominent speaker, writer and educator on the role of decentralized technologies in the creative sector.  As the Ambassador and former Director of Partnerships at .ART, Aleks played a crucial role in launching the digital address for the arts in 2016, overseeing strategic partnerships to foster the embrace of technology in the art world, including collaborations with Rhizome and Ars Electronica, and spearheading the Digital Innovation in Art Award. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:03 | Who is Aleks Artamonovskaja?6:18 | What is Trilitech?9:40 | Typical Trilitech clients & partners11:21 | Advantages of Tezos16:06 | Future of Art on Blockchain20:23 | Use-cases for Trilitech27:08 | Trilitech roadmap28:52 | Trilitech website, socials & community 

    Ep. 542 Jacob Phillips | Yield on Bitcoin with Lombard Finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 15:43


    For episode 542 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jacob Phillips, Co-founder of Lombard Finance.Lombard is on a mission to expand the digital economy by transforming Bitcoin’s utility from a store of value into a productive financial tool with LBTC. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction0:30 | Who is Jacob Phillips?2:25 | What is Lombard Finance?6:16 | DeFi on Bitcoin7:09 | LBTC and Yield8:42 | Future of BitcoinFi12:24 | Lombard at Permissionless12:56 | Lombard website, socials & community13:14 | RAPID FIRE SESSION

    Ep. 541 Howard Wu | Creating Onchain Compliance & Confidentiality with Aleo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 25:47


    For episode 541 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Howard Wu Founder of Aleo Labs, a company focused on developing products for compliant, confidential payments and creating tools for developers to deploy and manage applications on the Aleo blockchain. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction0:57 | Who is Howard Wu?2:58 | What is Aleo?4:22 | AleoBFT7:09 | Aleo Ecosystem10:20 | AI applications on Aleo11:31 | Aleo Token13:03 | Balancing Compliance & Confidentiality17:45 | Real world adoption of Blockchain20:21 | How to make Web3 UI/UX better22:26 | Aleo Roadmap23:25 | Aleo website, socials & community

    Ep. 540 Mike Lieberman | Open-source Software, Threat Prevention and AI Security with Kusari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 46:14


    For episode 540 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mike Lieberman CTO and Co-Founder of Kusari.Kusari began in 2022 with the goal to secure the software supply chain. They are passionate about this problem, as they constantly faced the same issue: identifying the software they're using and protecting against threats to that software. This led to slow response to security vulnerabilities, uncertainty about licensing and compliance, and even basic maintenance challenges. Kusari brings transparency and security to software supply chains, providing clarity and actionable insights. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:10 | Who is Mike Lieberman?6:10 | What is Kusari?15:37 | Open-source software GUAC20:00 | Threat landscape in 202528:43 | AI for software security31:03 | Decentralized AI models32:40 | Quantum computing39:27 | Kusari roadmap 202544:32 | Kusari website, socials & community 

    Ep. 539 Ran Hammer | Institutions in DeFi, Yield-earning Assets and Altseason 2025 with Orbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 32:16


    For episode 539 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ran Hammer to discuss how Orbs is bringing CeFi-level execution to DeFi.Ran currently leads Business Development, Marketing and Communities for Orbs as well as being in charge of Legal and Compliance. Prior to joining Orbs and after specializing as a corporate lawyer in the fields of high-tech, venture capital and cross border M&A, Ran founded the blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital coin practice at GKH Law Offices and was established as one of Israel's leading blockchain law practitioners. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:20 | Update on Orbs in 20253:10 | DeFi partnerships4:14 | Institutions getting into DeFi8:32 | SEC DeFi exemptions9:30 | U.S. landscape for DeFi16:03 | Future of Yield in DeFi20:05 | Is Altseason coming in 2025?24:00 | Bitcoin DeFi25:15 | Orbs ecosystem28:30 | Orbs roadmap31:28 | Orbs website, socials & community 

    Ep. 538 Luke Barwikowski | How Pixels is Leveling Up Web3 Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 39:57


    For episode 538 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Luke Barwikowski, Founder of Pixels while at Permissionless 4.Pixels is a captivating, open-ended world of farming and exploration, built one pixel at a time. Gathering resources, advancing skills, and building relationships while exploring the story and quests woven throughout the Pixels Universe. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:16 | Who is Luke Barwikowski?8:04 | Future of Web3 Gaming17:12 | How does Pixels work?21:07 | UI/UX issues in Web326:42 | Pixels at Permissionless32:34 | Pixels website, socials & community36:56 | RAPID FIRE SESSION

    Ep. 537 Yuval Rooz | Impact of Stablecoins, RWAs and Tokenization on Global Markets with Digital Asset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 30:10


    For episode 537, Brandon Zemp is joined by Yuval Rooz, Co-founder of Digital Asset, the leading network for tokenized real-world assets. Digital Asset provides the platform, tokenization accelerators and services to join, build, run and connect regulatory-grade digital asset solutions, in a unified network. Learn more at digitalasset.com ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:00 | Who is Yuval Rooz?2:20 | Canton Network explained4:14 | Digital Asset explained5:55 | Canton Network ecosystem9:50 | What's driving stablecoin interest14:10 | Impact of tokenization on global liquidity20:12 | Crypto regulations and legislation26:55 | Digital Asset roadmap29:10 | Digital Asset website and socials 

    Ep. 536 Scott Stuart | AI-powered Tools, Stablecoin Summer and Decentralized AI on Kava

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 36:00


    For episode 536, Brandon Zemp is joined by Scott Stuart, Founder of Kava, a decentralized blockchain that combines the speed and interoperability of Cosmos with the developer power of Ethereum.Under Scott's leadership, Kava has been rolling out AI-powered tools that automate multi-chain yield strategies, streamline on-chain asset management, and remove the trial-and-error guesswork from DeFi. He firmly believes this blend of AI + DeFi is what will finally knock down the barriers to entry—transforming the entire ecosystem from a niche playground into a genuine option for everyday finance.Learn more by going to https://www.kava.io  ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:07 | Who is Scott Stuart?4:27 | What is Kava?8:15 | Kava Ecosystem11:27 | Stablecoin Summer16:22 | Web3 coming back to US market23:40 | Will China allow Web3?25:32 | Kava and AI30:48 | Decentralized AI33:50 | Kava 2025 roadmap34:58 | Kava website, socials & community 

    Ep. 535 Matthew Asbell | IP Protections on Blockchain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 41:21


    For episode 535, Matthew Asbell joins Brandon Zemp to discuss IP protections on Blockchain.Matthew D. Asbell, a partner at Lippes Mathias LLP, has decades of experience advising clients globally on trademark and patent matters. As an intellectual property attorney, he's uniquely positioned to help small businesses navigate this pivotal moment in IP law. He assists clients in clearing, obtaining, enforcing, and defending trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights in the United States and throughout the world. He also advises on domain names, social media, and related issues.Before becoming a lawyer, Matthew developed a broad base of expertise in roles across various industries, including managing emerging singer-songwriters, training corporate employees in software applications, and studying medicine.Matthew serves as an adjunct professor of law and guest lecturer at Fordham University and The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University). He has also taught at Columbia University and the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) in Madrid, Spain, and regularly mentors new lawyers and law students.As the host of INTANGIFY, a regular podcast on the intangible aspects of business, Matthew explores the complexities of intellectual property. He co-chairs the intellectual property alumni practice group of Cardozo Law and leads Steadfast, an international network of IP practitioners. Additionally, he actively chairs and participates in bar association committees in the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law and the International Trademark Association.⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:12 | Who is Matthew Asbell?3:43 | What is Lippes Mathias?6:08 | Intellectual Property in 202511:34 | IP protection solutions20:18 | NFTs and IP22:33 | Reputation and Likeness24:14 | Client cases32:38 | INTANGIFY Podcast36:36 | 2025 plans 

    Ep. 534 Jawad Ashraf | AI Development, Neutron Data Compression and Web3 on Vanar Chain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 42:04


    For episode 534 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jawad Ashraf, CEO of Vanar Chain to discuss how they are the intelligent chain for real world finance.Vanar Chain is working on their innovative Neutron AI Compression technology. Neutron introduces advanced AI-driven compression, enabling a 50MB file to fit into a mere 25-50 character seed stored directly on-chain. This innovation eliminates reliance on external storage systems, dramatically reducing costs and improving blockchain scalability and efficiency. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:04 | Who is Jawad Ashraf?8:10 | What is Vanar Chain?16:34 | Vanar Chain ecosystem20:56 | Developer resources22:20 | Innovation in on-chain data storage25:50 | Consumer usability in Web330:57 | Future of Semantic Internet36:40 | Vanar Chain roadmap for 202538:08 | Conferences and Events38:50 | Web3 in Dubai40:48 | Vanar website, socials & community

    Ep. 533 Bundeep Singh Rangar | ETFs vs ETNs, Crypto Regulations and Digital Asset ETPs with Fineqia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 56:47


    For episode 533, Brandon Zemp is joined by Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO of Fineqia, a digital asset business that builds and targets investments in early and growth-stage technology companies. Fineqia provides investors with institutional grade exposure to opportunities emanating from convergence of blockchain based Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Traditional Finance (TradFi). Bundeep is a thought leader in blockchain technologies and has spoken at influential events, including Paris Blockchain Week, Insurance 2025 in London, the South Summit in Madrid, the FinTech & InsurTech Digital Congress in Warsaw, and Rakuten's Technology Conference in Tokyo. Learn more about the company’s products and portfolio at www.fineqia.com. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:26 | Who is Bundeep Singh Rangar?8:34 | What is Fineqia?12:36 | Fineqia vetting process14:25 | ETFs vs ETNs22:55 | Regulations in Europe vs U.S.30:04 | ETNs and Bitcoin36:38 | Bitcoin and AI38:37 | Fineqia portfolio companies41:26 | Fineqia roadmap50:28 | Fineqia website & socials51:22 | Events and conferences

    Ep. 532 Ted Santos | Helping CEOs Leverage Problems to Fuel Growth & Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 44:57


    For episode 532, Brandon Zemp is joined by Ted Santos, a bold strategist who trains and develops CEOs and executives to stop solving problems and start creating them to fuel breakthroughs that redefine industries. As the creator of the Disruptive Leadership Model, Ted flips conventional wisdom on its head, proving that chaos isn’t a threat. It’s the catalyst for transformation. With a track record of turning impossible visions into unstoppable growth, Ted challenges leaders to think bigger, act bolder, and turn uncertainty into opportunity. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:06 | Who is Ted Santos?8:28 | Growth under Pressure9:37 | Neuroplasticity14:25 | Disruptive Leadership Model21:39 | Resilience is the byproduct of Growth26:00 | Clients of Ted Santos36:03 | Recommended books & articles42:46 | Ted’s plans for the rest of 202544:14 | How to contact Ted Santos

    Ep. 531 Adam Bergman | How to Invest in Crypto for Retirement with IRA Financial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 32:40


    For episode 531, Brandon Zemp is joined by Adam Bergman, a leading expert in self-directed IRAs and alternative retirement investments, known for founding IRA Financial, which has grown to serve over 25,000 clients with more than $5 billion in assets. With a background as a tax attorney, his deep knowledge of tax law and retirement regulations positioned him to pioneer strategies in the underutilized self-directed IRA space. A prolific author and speaker, Adam has written nine books and been featured in major media outlets, offering valuable insights on tax-advantaged investing and retirement planning. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction0:55 | Who is Adam Bergman?2:26 | What is IRA Financial?4:34 | Types of Alternative Assets6:45 | Why brokers don’t offer alternative assets for IRAs?8:15 | IRA Financial account types12:32 | Management for clients13:32 | How to invest into Bitcoin with IRA16:10 | Is Bitcoin a good investment for retirement?19:40 | Is Gold still a good investment for retirement?21:11 | IRA taxable-event triggers23:16 | Yield-bearing alternative assets in IRAs24:26 | Why you should start an IRA when you are young26:40 | How to set up an IRA today28:20 | IRA Financial roadmap29:55 | IRA Financial on YouTube30:22 | Adam’s Books

    Ep. 530 Unique Divine | How Nibiru is a Web3 Hub for Next Era Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 22:30


    For episode 530, Brandon Zemp is joined by Unique Divine, Co-founder of Nibiru. Before launching Nibiru, Unique studied Physics, Computer Science, and Applied Math at Columbia University, graduating top of class in graduate-level Applied Math. His research spanned quantum cooling, astrophysics, and later AI, where he worked on computer vision, natural language processing, and transformer architectures. He later transitioned into Web3, deploying onchain trading strategies and contributing to Sommelier Protocol before founding Nibiru. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:10 | Who is Unique Divine?4:15 | What is Nibiru?7:08 | Nibiru Block Party9:32 | Nibiru’s architecture13:52 | Applications on Nibiru18:48 | Nibiru roadmap21:12 | Nibiru website, socials & community

    Ep. 529 Nicolas Kipreos | Optimizing Sales for Businesses with AI Assistants like diio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 25:05


    For episode 529, Brandon Zemp is joined by Nicolas Kipreos, Co-founder and COO of diio.Nicolás is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in SaaS and B2B technology. He was the COO and Co-founder of Beetrack, a leading last-mile logistics software company in Latin America, which was acquired by DispatchTrack in 2021 in a $40M+ operation. Under his leadership, Beetrack grew to over 800 clients across four countries, achieving a 100% CAGR and generating more than $10M in ARR before the merger.Diio is a SaaS company that enhances consultative remote sales by automating key meeting insights, tracking commitments, and streamlining CRM workflows. His expertise lies in scaling tech businesses, optimizing sales strategies, and driving growth through data-driven decision-making. Start your 14 day trial here: https://bit.ly/3Hx0AUdGet 90% off your first month with discount code: BLOCKHASH ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:15 | Who is Nicolas Kipreos?4:00 | What is diio?5:23 | How does diio capture & analyze information?7:44 | diio integrations8:50 | Does diio learn over time?10:29 | Use-cases of diio12:57 | Who is diio designed for?14:12 | Future of AI in Sales17:22 | What is the Future of diio?20:19 | Roadmap for diio in 202521:52 | How to get started with diio?23:21 | diio website, socials & community 

    Ep. 528 Isaac Joshua | The GEMS Launchpad for High-potential Crypto Tokens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 25:26


    For episode 528, Brandon Zemp is joined by Isaac Joshua CEO of Gems Launchpad, a community-driven launchpad built around the Gems ecosystem’s exclusive investor network. They are now extending their Gems Protect program with the introduction of an exclusive ‘Credit Refund’ feature. This option provides the launchpad’s Premium members with the flexibility to exchange tokens purchased in its token private sales and receive a credit refund. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:09 | Who is Isaac Joshua?2:51 | What is GEMS?6:28 | GEMS due diligence process9:25 | GEMS Protect11:11 | What is “Credit Refund”?13:26 | GEMS memberships15:04 | Successful launches on GEMS17:25 | GEMS launchpad application18:04 | GEMS Trade20:44 | GEMS Roadmap23:08 | State of Crypto Market24:10 | GEMS website, socials & community

    Ep. 527 Peter Goodwin | Turning Ideas into Businesses with AI on the idea-L Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 39:24


    For episode 527, Brandon Zemp is joined by Peter Goodwin CEO & founder of idea-L, an AI and Web3 platform equipping entrepreneurs with the resources to transform any business idea into a reality.Using AI-powered technology, the platform allows entrepreneurs to assess the viability of an idea early in the ideation process, enabling them to make data-driven decisions on if, and how to move forward before investing significant time, capital, and resources.⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:04 | Who is Peter Goodwin?2:40 | UAE hub for AI3:47 | What is idea-L?8:18 | Why Entrepreneurs struggle12:15 | What is the process behind idea-L?17:12 | IRP, IFP & DeVC Fund20:52 | Criteria to apply24:48 | Capital funding caps27:17 | VC ecosystem today33:26 | idea-L roadmap 

    Ep. 526 John Adam | Enhancing Corporate Software with AI Solutions at Aimprosoft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 50:10


    For episode 526, Brandon Zemp is joined by John Adam CRO of Aimprosoft, an "AI-proactive" tech consultancy and software development partner. He came into the tech consultancy sector after his own volatile experience of investing in custom software development during his time as co-founder and COO of iNVEZZ.com between 2013 and a 2017 exit. He has 20 years of international experience in leadership and consulting roles spanning 3 sectors. Get in touch with Aimprosoft if you are spending more on software development than you need to in 2025, or have business inefficiencies or opportunities you would like an ROI-focused tech solution for!⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:12 | Who is John Adam?12:26 | What is Aimprosoft?14:41 | AI in Software Development26:45 | Type of Clients29:36 | Project Use-cases31:29 | How to navigate legality around AI38:01 | Future of AI in Software & Business43:40 | Can one person build a Fortune 500 company with AI?46:58 | Aimprosoft Roadmap50:43 | Aimprosoft website & socials 

    Ep. 525 Brennan Pothetes | 1st AI-native Incubator with Infinity Constellation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 42:37


    For episode 525, Brandon Zemp is joined by Brennan Pothetes the CEO and Co-Founder of Infinity Constellation, the first AI-native incubator created by Invisible Technologies. In this role, he's helping create a new model for company formation and funding for the AI era. He also serves as the CEO of Unlimited, an AI-native fintech within Infinity's portfolio. Prior to Infinity, Brennan co-founded Butter Insurance, a startup building an insurance platform for SMBs. Before that, he held several senior product roles at fintechs including Rhino, Bloom Credit, and Simple Finance.Learn more about Infinity Constellation and their new model for company creation in the AI era at https://www.infinityconstellation.com ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Pre-roll0:19 | Introduction1:26 | Who is Brennan Pothetes?5:28 | Core mission of Infinity Constellation9:09 | Common challenges in Venture Capital13:05 | Key advantages to working with Infinity Constellation20:59 | Formula for Success26:50 | Infinity portfolio companies29:42 | Onboarding process30:08 | 3 most common mistakes startup founders make?38:45 | Infinity Constellation roadmap

    Ep. 524 Sergio Capanna | How SonarX is the Ultimate Solution for Indexed Blockchain Data

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:45


    For episode 524, Brandon Zemp is joined by Sergio Capanna, Chief Product Officer for SonarX, the one-stop shop for indexed blockchain data.SonarX is the ultimate solution for indexed blockchain data. Offering industry-leading support for over 100 chains, a robust data quality framework, full SOC 2 compliance, scalable pricing, and cutting-edge big data architecture. They've quickly become the go-to choice for financial institutions, enterprises, and blockchain companies in need of comprehensive, high-quality on-chain data. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:06 | Who is Sergio Capanna?6:36 | What is SonarX?10:27 | Data Indexing process18:44 | Data Indexed for 100s of Blockchain's20:16 | Real-time Data & Historical Streaming21:50 | SonarX Compliance & Security of Data23:18 | Future of On-chain Data27:10 | Multi-chain Ecosystem29:27 | SonarX Roadmap32:09 | Conferences & Events32:47 | SonarX website, socials & community 

    Ep. 523 Tarun Gupta | Coinshift's New Yield-bearing Stablecoin csUSDL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 19:20


    For episode 523, Brandon Zemp is joined by Tarun Gupta, Founder and CEO of Coinshift, a treasury management platform for DAOs and web3 organizations, which manages over $1B in DAO treasuries for teams like Aave, Gitcoin, and UMA. Coinshift empowers both retail users and institutions to unlock the full potential of their assets and treasury by combining capital growth, payments, and accounting software in a single platform, leveraging products like the Paxos-backed, yield-bearing stablecoin csUSDL and its native token SHIFT. Prior to funding Coinshift, Tarun co-founded Parcel, where he served as COO, and gained recognition for his contributions to enhancing the web3 ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:08 | Who is Tarun Gupta?2:57 | What is Coinshift?4:04 | Yield-bearing Stablecoins8:00 | Stability of csUSDL11:39 | Institutional interest in Yield-bearing Stablecoins & Assets13:45 | How to buy csUSDL14:46 | Stablecoins for other fiat currencies16:25 | Coinshift services for DAOs & Web3 startups17:14 | Coinshift roadmap18:18 | Coinshift website & socials

    Ep. 522 Jinx | Building Open-source Blockchain Infrastructure with Pocket Network

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 29:22


    For episode 522, Brandon Zemp is joined by Jinx, Head of Operations at Pocket Network. Pocket Network's mission is to provide the world with unstoppable open-source infrastructure. They aim to empower developers with access to reliable, performant, and cost-effective data access. Their vision is a future where the world's most important digital infrastructure is owned and governed by its users. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:20 | Who is Jinx?3:50 | What is Pocket Network?5:33 | Shannon Upgrade8:06 | What are Gateways?11:25 | $POKT Token13:31 | Ripple XRPL EVM Use-case16:07 | Future of Open Data19:05 | Disrupting centralized data21:32 | Will AI dominate data consumption?24:23 | Pocket Network Roadmap 

    Ep. 521 Brian Oakes | Overcoming a $31.5M Crypto SIM Swap Hack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 34:03


    For episode 521, Brandon Zemp is joined by Brian Oakes author of Undermined, a gripping memoir that chronicles the harrowing experience of losing over $31 million in cryptocurrency to a targeted SIM swap attack. In the wake of this devastating theft, Oakes embarks on a journey of resilience, confronting the dark intersections of technology, greed, and vulnerability. Undermined is part financial thriller, part cautionary tale—offering a raw exploration of personal loss, the fight for justice, and the strength found in family and self-reinvention.

    Ep. 520 Rena Shah | Building & Layering the Bitcoin Ecosystem with Trust Machines

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 27:15


    For episode 520, Brandon Zemp is joined by Rena Shah, COO of Trust Machines, the largest ecosystem of Bitcoin applications to maximize the value of the Bitcoin network. Rena, ex-head of exchange at Binance, scaled trading volume from $30M to $3B in 18 months. With a unique background in commodities, drilling engineering (including offshore rig work and Bitcoin mining), and managing a $300M energy portfolio for the Houston Texans' family office, Rena now works with Trust Machines, building the largest Bitcoin application ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:04 | Who is Rena Shah?4:40 | What is Trust Machines?5:32 | Bitcoin ecosystem9:07 | Building layers for Bitcoin14:46 | Bitcoin vs. Multichain Ecosystems15:46 | Applications20:17 | Future of Bitcoin’s ecosystem22:30 | Steak N Shake accepts Bitcoin24:12 | Trust Machines roadmap26:10 | Permissionless 2025

    Ep. 519 Peter Horadan | Verifying Identity through Artificial Intelligence with Vouched

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 28:48


    For episode 519, Brandon Zemp is joined by Peter Horadan CEO of Vouched to discuss identity verification. Vouched is an AI identity verification platform that’s transforming how leading Healthcare and Financial Services companies onboard and verify people—instantly and securely. Throughout his career, Peter has led the charge in replacing slow, manual workflows with scalable, automated systems that unlock efficiency, reduce costs, and create measurable impact. From digitizing expense reporting at Concur to streamlining sales tax compliance at Avalara, Peter has helped modernize core business processes across industries. His leadership reflects a deep understanding of how automation can drive growth, compliance, and customer experience at scale. Peter has also held leadership positions at Alavara, Scout Analytics, Microsoft, Corillian, and BEA Systems. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:08 | Who is Peter Horadan?4:42 | What is Vouched?7:05 | Vouched solutions11:00 | AI for Identity Verification16:07 | Verified licenses and more18:34 | Regulations State-by-State19:56 | Data protection22:44| What industries can be improved with Identity Verification?24:18 | Vouched client examples & use-cases25:26 | Vouched roadmap26:39 | Events & Conferences27:36 | Vouched website & socials

    Ep. 518 Srini Parthasarathy | Solving the Blockchain Trilemma with Shardeum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 29:20


    For episode 518, Brandon Zemp is joined by Srini Parthasarathy, CTO of Shardeum. Srini joined Shardeum with over 30 years of experience in CTO and lead engineering positions in both the traditional and blockchain technology industries. Immediately prior to his new role, Mr. Parthasarathy served as CTO of Game of Silks, Inc. Previous to Mr. Parthasarathy's role at Game of Silks he served as Chief Crypton of Crypton Labs, VP of Engineering for DraftKings, Inc., and Enterprise Architect for Amazon Web Services. He also held several CTO and lead engineering positions for firms such as Ioconic, iMedicor, iDistribute, and Animatix Studios, Inc.

    Ep. 517 Anuj DG | Power of Smart Transactions with STXN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 37:41


    For episode 517, Brandon Zemp is joined by Anuj, a researcher in computer science and philosophy. He's the Co-founder of Smart Transactions (STXN), building the transaction layer for all crypto. Previously, he served as the CTO of Ubisoft and architected the blockchain platform for the Nasdaq. He was instrumental in the research that lead to Account Abstraction in Ethereum. As a philosopher, his work involved how socio-political movements and cultural values can be leveraged to foster better technologies that help us in the long run.

    Ep. 516 Jean Herelle | Democratizing Predictive AI with CrunchDAO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 43:18


    For episode 516, Brandon Zemp is joined by Jean Herelle, the CEO and founder of Crunch. Jean has built a global community of over 7,000 machine learning engineers and 800 PhDs. Under his leadership, CrunchDAO has established partnerships with leading financial institutions, including Macquarie Bank and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds, positioning the company as a pioneer in the intersection of crypto x AI.

    Ep. 515 Matt Mudano | Bitcoin Programmability with Arch Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 30:50


    For episode 515, Brandon Zemp is joined by Matt Mudano, Co-founder and CEO of Arch Labs. Arch makes it easy to deploy interoperable smart contract-like programs on the L1, without fracturing liquidity or taking on bridge risk. They are building the permissionless financial rails for a Bitcoin-denominated world.  Matt began his blockchain journey while mining Bitcoin from his college dorm in 2012, and has had multiple successful exits in the consumer products and technology sectors. Now he is building the infrastructure to support fast, liquid and composable Bitcoin apps, including DEXs, Perps, and more. 

    Ep. 514 Zohar Bronfman | Future of Predictive AI with Pecan AI

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 28:38


    For episode 514, Brandon Zemp is joined by Zohar Bronfman, the co-founder and CEO of Pecan AI, where he's redefining how businesses use predictive analytics to drive faster, smarter decisions. With dual PhDs in computational neuroscience and the philosophy of science, he brings a rare blend of technical depth and visionary thinking. Zohar's mission is to democratize AI by making predictive power accessible to business teams everywhere — no data science expertise required.

    Ep. 513 Clayton Menzel | Bitcoin Secured Networks with Babylon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 21:11


    For episode 513, Brandon Zemp is joined by Clayton Menzel, the Head of Business Development at Babylon, an ecosystem of developers, finality providers, and technology providers committed to building native use-cases for Bitcoin.  Previously, he was Head of Strategy at Rio Foundation, where he led strategic initiatives before the organization was acquired by Eigen Labs, where he drove growth. Clayton also led protocol strategy, business development, and investments at Figment and Figment Capital, contributing to the development of blockchain integrations and institutional support of staking. 

    Ep. 512 Theodore Agranat | In-game Digital Assets with Gunzilla Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 27:35


    For episode 512, Brandon Zemp is joined by Theodore Agranat of Gunzilla Games, a game developer founded on the desire to innovate, break down technological boundaries, and create gaming experiences that players will remember forever. In Early 2024, they will launch Off The Grid (OTG), a next-gen cyberpunk Battle Royale for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series.

    Ep. 511 Neil Fitzhugh | Bitcoin-native Smart Contracts with TAP Protocol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 58:18


    For episode 511, Head of Marketing Neil Fitzhugh joins Brandon Zemp to discuss TAP Protocol, which is enabling advanced programmability, bringing DeFi, smart contracts, and decentralized applications directly to the Bitcoin network. Its mission is to create the most secure and programmable infrastructure on Bitcoin, transforming it from a static store of value into a dynamic blockchain ecosystem.

    Ep. 510 Ben Caselin | Trade, Stake and Pay Crypto with VALR

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 41:03


    For episode 510, Brandon Zemp is joined by Ben Caselin, CMO of VALR, a pioneering global crypto exchange. With regulatory approval to operate in Europe, we are proud to serve a diverse clientele, including close to 1000 corporate and institutional clients, alongside more than a million users worldwide. 

    Ep. 509 Alon Muroch | Saving Ethereum with the SSV Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 28:05


    For episode 509, Brandon Zemp is joined by Alon Muroch Founder of SSV Labs, the core development team behind SSV Network, which is creating Based Applications to extend Ethereum's security to the application layer.

    Ep. 508 Jim Weldon | Improving AdTech with Prospect Desk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 57:27


    For episode 508, Brandon Zemp is joined by Prospect Desk CEO Jim Weldon. Jim has co-founded six companies over the last 25+ years and built a number of sales teams and strategic alliances that have resulted in hundreds of millions in net-new business. His expertise in data ecosystems, business intelligence, e-commerce, social networking, technology, and entertainment has led to the Board of Directors' roles for over a dozen companies during the last two decades.If your company is struggling to find its target audience, wants to generate more leads, and easily identify anonymous web visitors, reach out to Prospect Desk. Their 3-step process will quickly show just how effective their service is - and it all starts with a simple trial! 

    Ep. 507 Dr. Alexander Long | Decentralizing AI with Pluralis Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 19:59


    For episode 507, Brandon Zemp is joined by the Founder of Pluralis Research Dr. Alexander Long. He was previously an AI Researcher at Amazon in a team of 14 Deep Learning PhDs. At Amazon, Dr Long's research focus was in retrieval augmentation and sample-efficient adaptation of large multi-modal foundation models. At UNSW his PhD was on sample efficient Reinforcement Learning and non-parametric memory in Deep Learning, where he was the School Nominee for the Malcolm Chaikin Prize (UNSW Best Thesis).Pluralis Research is pioneering Protocol Learning, an alternative to today's closed AI models and economically unsustainable open-source initiatives. Protocol Learning enables collaborative model training by pooling computational resources across multiple participants, while ensuring no single entity can obtain the complete model.

    Ep. 506 Jonathan Wan & Jean Cavallera | Upcoming Ethereum Bridge on LUKSO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 59:17


    For episode 506, Brandon Zemp is joined by Chief Growth Officer Jonathan Wan & Smart Contracts Lead Jean Cavallera on the show to discuss LUKSO.Jonathan has been contributing to LUKSO since 2021, leveraging his experience in private equity and capital markets at Neuberger Berman, OMERS, and Ontario Teachers'. With a strong background in strategy and finance, Jonathan is now channeling his expertise to propel LUKSO's vision as Chief Growth Officer at the Foundation for the New Creative Economies. Since 2021, Jean has led the specification and development of LUKSO's core smart contract standards, forming the foundation for most products and tools built by the developer community. 

    Ep. 505 David Materazzi | Automated Trading on Galileo FX

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 69:00


    For episode 505, CEO David Materazzi joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Galileo FX and what makes it a superior trading bot.David Materazzi is CEO & Founder of Galileo FX and Orion Software Development Srl. headquartered in Italy with offices in New York and Tokyo. Since 2020, his firm has specialized in developing automated trading software that eliminates the need for constant manual monitoring. The company's flagship product, Galileo FX, uses advanced algorithms and customizable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and operates 24/7, providing a significant advantage over traditional manual trading. With more than 15 years of executive experience in the equity and currency markets, he previously was responsible for Partner Acquisition at an investment fund in Canada. David uses his forward-thinking approach to create innovative software solutions that make trading simpler, transforming complexity into clarity, challenges into opportunities, and traders into confident investors. He is a recognized thought leader and frequent contributor to Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, Reuters, MSN.com, Benzinga, USA Today, NASDAQ, The Epoch Times, The Street, US News & World Report, and other business media. Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaterazzi  

    Ep. 504 Leslie | Decentralized Network Scaling AGI with Qubic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 34:39


    For episode 504, CEO Leslie joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Qubic, A decentralized network where scalability meets AGI, built from the ground up to surpass traditional blockchains.Qubic enables instant finality, feeless transactions, and the fastest smart contracts. Built on Useful Proof of Work (UPoW), it’s the first to integrate artificial neural networks for the future of Artificial General Intelligence.Qubic is fully open source from day one. Every development, every improvement, and every innovation is transparent, accessible, and community-driven.

    Ep. 503 Yuriy Sorokin | Automated Trading with 3Commas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 39:02


    For episode 503, Co-founder & CEO Yuriy Sorokin joins Brandon Zemp to discuss 3Commas, a leading platform providing advanced automation tools and infrastructure for crypto trading. Since launching in 2017, Yuriy has driven 3Commas to become a trusted solution for both individual and institutional traders, processing over $450 billion in trades. With a passion for innovation, he has spearheaded the development of scalable, secure, and customizable tools that empower traders to optimize strategies and navigate the evolving crypto landscape. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:49 | Market Opportunity in Spain4:37 | Market Opportunity in LATAM7:43 | Yuriy Sorokin’s backstory9:29 | 3Commas Origins16:52 | Automated Trading with 3Commas24:13 | Future of trading is algorithmic28:29 | 3Commas Bots32:55 | Platforms compatible with 3Commas35:45 | Price of Plans37:48 | Is 3Commas available globally?38:34 | 5 most popular crypto assets to bot trade41:19 | 3Commas Roadmap

    Ep. 502 Luke Xie | Modular Security from Bitcoin with SatLayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 37:18


    For episode 502, Brandon Zemp is joined by Luke Xie Co-founder & CEO of SatLayer. Before SatLayer, Luke co-founded Press Start Capital, pioneer of the pre-accelerator fellowship, writing first checks into leading projects including aPriori, Primodium, Zerodev, and a first-round investor in Monad.   He co-founded the MIT x Harvard Blockchain Accelerator and BeaverBlock, the MIT crypto alumni community.  Before working in crypto and blockchain, he worked at a variety of startups including Airbnb as well as ones in consumer hardware (largest Kickstarter hardware campaign) and electric vehicles.  Luke is an alumnus of MIT, where he received an SB in finance and entrepreneurship.

    Ep. 501 Karan Sirdesai | Fully Autonomous AI with Mira

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 25:24


    For episode 501, Brandon Zemp is joined by Karan Sirdesai CEO & Co-founder of Mira Network, a unified interface to the world of AI language models, providing a seamless way to integrate multiple language models while offering advanced routing, load balancing, and flow management capabilities.

    Ep. 500 Vlad Kamyshov & Inal Kardan | Exploring EVAA and the TON Blockchain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 46:08


    For episode 500, Brandon Zemp is joined by Vlad Kamyshov CEO of EVAA & Inal Kardan Partner at TON Ventures to discuss how EVAA allows users to lend and borrow on top of the TON blockchain.EVAA Protocol is the leading DeFi lending platform on the TON blockchain, enabling direct lending and borrowing without intermediaries. 

    Ep. 499 Charlie Hu | Making Bitcoin Verifiable with Bitlayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 46:39


    For episode 499, Co-founder Charlie Hu joins Brandon Zemp to dive into Bitlayer and how it's the first Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, built on the BitVM paradigm to scale Bitcoin without compromising its security. Bitlayer delivers Bitcoin equivalent security, trust minimized BTC bridging, EVM compatibility, and unlimited throughput. Innovations such as the Finality Stack, a dedicated verification layer for Bitcoin, and RtEVM, a high performance transaction processing engine, empower secure, scalable, and efficient transaction execution, enabling advanced decentralized applications within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

    Ep. 498 Burnt Banksy | World's 1st Walletless Blockchain by Xion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 31:09


    For episode 498, Founder Burnt Banksy joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Xion, the first walletless L1 blockchain purpose built for consumer adoption. Utilizing protocol-level implementations related to abstracted accounts, signatures, fees, interoperability, and more, XION empowers developers to build secure, intuitive, and seamless user experiences. The project has raised over $36M from top-tier investors including Animoca, Circle, Multicoin, Arrington Capital, Spartan, and more.Three years ago, Burnt Banksy's act of burning a physical Banksy ignited global discourse on NFTs and Web3, exposing the industry's flaws. The story was covered by leading publications including Bloomberg, CoinDesk, GQ, CoinTelegraph, BBC, CBS, and is often cited as the catalyst of the NFT revolution. Now, through the XION blockchain, founder Burnt Banksy leads a mission to democratize Web3 to the masses, making ownership accessible to all by removing unnecessary barriers and complications through chain abstraction.

    Ep. 497 Catherine Daly | Verifiable Data Warehouse with Space and Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 34:01


    For episode 497, Head of Marketing Catherine Daly joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Space and Time, an AI driver web3 data warehouse. SxT replaces blockchain indexing, databases, and API servers with a decentralized solution.Catherine is a senior marketing strategist with a passion for building community around emerging technology. Prior to Space and Time, Catherine managed full-funnel marketing for both startups and established global organizations in the semiconductor industry. She is accomplished in developing data-driven integrated communications strategies to accelerate growth for businesses across Web3 the technology ecosystem.

    Ep. 496 Chris Nehmy | Redefining Memecoins with $ROCKY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 29:08


    For episode 496, Founder Chris Nehmy joins Brandon Zemp to discuss their upcoming launch of the $ROCKY coin.Rocky, a mischievous raccoon with a talent for digging up Wall Street's secrets, is more than just a mascot—he's a symbol of financial disruption. While the elites hoard wealth, Rocky exposes their tricks and redistributes the knowledge to everyday traders. His mission isn't just about fighting back—it's about playing the game on his own terms, turning financial corruption into fuel for the memecoin revolution.Unlike many other memecoins, $ROCKY is built on extensive lore, gamified engagement, and viral community-driven storytelling. The launch will feature interactive elements like Dumpster Hunts and exposés, creating a unique experience that goes beyond simple token speculation. With a transparent launch, there are no VC allocations and no insider presales—just a fair and open opportunity for anyone to join Rocky's growing movement.The rise of memecoins has shown the power of organic, decentralized communities, and $ROCKY aims to push the movement further. With an evolving narrative, a rapidly expanding following, and a clear mission, Rocky isn't just here to expose Wall Street—he's here to redefine how memes, markets, and decentralized finance collide.

    Ep. 495 Jack Xu | Credential Verification on Blockchain with Sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 50:46


    For episode 495, Co-founder and CTO Jack Xu joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Sign, a company building smarter, more transparent systems for global token distribution and credential verification. Sign's flagship product TokenTable has risen to be the largest token distribution platform, securing more than $4 billion in airdrops and unlocks, and reaching 40 million users and investors. Its omni-chain attestation protocol, Sign Protocol, is connecting real-world credentials to on-chain addresses and has onboarded governments including Sierra Leone. Jack is an adjunct lecturer of blockchain at University of Southern California. If you are working on using blockchain to improve government efficiency, get in touch!Join the Orange Dynasty:https://x.com/sign https://t.me/orangedynasty

    Ep. 494 Murphy John | Private & Secure Data Storage with StorX

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 29:05


    For episode 494, Head of Ecosystem Development & Growth Murphy John joins Brandon Zemp to discuss StorX and how they are shifting the paradigm in data storage.StorX Networks is an Open Source, Trustless, Censorship Resistant Distributed Cloud Storage Network, StorX s unique architecture empowers its users to store their data with absolute privacy and security. Data uploaded on StorX is first encrypted by the user's unique passphrase, split into smaller fragments, then replicated and distributed across autonomous storage nodes spread worldwide. This unique architecture prevents data from being hacked or prone to ransomware. StorX is not only faster but also economical by 70% - 90 % compared to traditional cloud storage.Come be a part of StorX Network by registering at https://storx.tech

    Ep. 493 Martin DeSouza | Global Crypto Adoption with Nimiq

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 49:00


    For episode 493, the Head of Ecosystem Development, Martin DeSouza, joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Nimiq and what makes them the world's most accepted Crypto.Martin is a dynamic business development professional based in Toronto, Canada. With expertise in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and blockchain technology, he has earned a reputation for innovative leadership and strategic vision. His forward-thinking perspective—especially regarding blockchain's potential to revolutionize business and entrepreneurship—makes him a sought-after thought leader in both the business and tech communities.Nimiq is a decentralized payment system built on a unique blockchain. Its financial ecosystem includes a digital currency, fast payments, cheap remittances, and passive income available to everyone. Nimiq's upgrade to Proof of Stake will support its goal of serving as a sustainable monetary system where individuals are in full control of their own money, can use it globally and use it to achieve financial freedom.

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