BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain

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

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

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 

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

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 

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 

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

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 

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

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 

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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! 

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.

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. 

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  

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

For episode 492, Co-CEO Holger Arians joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Banxa, a global leader in digital payment infrastructure and crypto solutions.Under Holger's leadership, Banxa has become one of the world's most compliant and trusted providers of Web3 infrastructure, enabling businesses to expand confidently into the digital asset market.While others try to sell demand that doesn't yet exist, Banxa is supporting merchants and platforms to meet their payment needs today while simultaneously preparing for future demand across Web2 and Web3 including PSPs, crypto exchanges, wallets, social applications, and much more.Banxa's expansive payment network also bridges traditional finance and crypto with reliable on- and off-ramp services for users globally.

For episode 491, Co-founder Alex Buelau joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Parfin and the launch of Rayls.Alex Buelau is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology and Product Officer (CPTO) at Parfin. He is a seasoned programmer and blockchain advocate who specializes in creating secure and scalable digital asset infrastructure and has been pivotal in the launch of Rayls, Parfin's EVM-compatible blockchain for traditional financial institutions, which is currently working to provide the privacy solution for Brazil's CBDC, Drex.

For episode 490, Chef Kids joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Pancake Swap and their latest releases as the #1 DEX globally.PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that lets users trade cryptocurrencies and tokens. It's built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). We cover their latest products such as PancakeSwapX, Springboard, Swap Bridge, MEV Guard, Telegram Bots and more. Pancake Swap will also be launching their v4 later this year with new functionality. ⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Pre-Roll0:20 | Introduction1:12 | Who is Chef Kids?3:05 | Pancake Swap Origins5:11 | Pancake Swap Springboard9:19 | Pancake Swap Bridge, MEV Guard & Telegram Bots14:10 | Pancake Swap is the #1 DEX17:57 | Pancake Swap v4 launch21:34 | Mid-Roll22:09 | PancakeSwapX25:50 | Pancake Swap Yield Farming29:00 | Pancake Swap Roadmap31:47 | Pancake Swap website, socials & community

For episode 489, CEO Pavel Matveev joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Wirex, a digital payment platform with a mission to make crypto and traditional currencies equal and accessible to everyone. Pavel Matveev is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur and a firm advocate for the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. In 2014, he co-founded Wirex, a pioneering crypto payments platform designed to simplify the process of buying, storing, and spending digital assets. Under his leadership, Wirex became the first company in the world to launch a crypto-enabled payment card, allowing users to seamlessly spend digital currencies in everyday transactions. Wirex is making fintech simple. Their innovative mobile app and next-gen Wirex card lets you buy, store, exchange and spend a wide variety of conventional and digital currencies quickly and securely, with no hidden fees and zero fuss. You can download the app now on the App Store & Google Play Store to discover a world where every purchase earns you rewards and using your cryptocurrency in real life is as easy as tapping your Wirex card.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:07 | Who is Pavel Matveev?2:45 | Origins of Wirex6:30 | Wirex available globally8:32 | On & Off ramps with Wirex11:19 | Wirex card13:07 | What is Cryptoback?14:28 | Staking on Wirex19:00 | Credit on Wirex20:38 | Trading on Wirex23:34 | Roadmap for Wirex24:15 | Wirex Pay29:18 | Events & Conferences

For episode 488, I'm joined by Andrew Spira, Founder & CEO of Skyecap. He's an accomplished financial technology entrepreneur and founder with a proven track record of innovation and growth in the SME lending sector. He has pioneered a data-driven approach to revolutionize capital access for Australian small and medium enterprises, rapidly scaling operations to become a leading high-volume lender nationwide.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:16 | Update on Andrew Spira1:53 | Skyecap in 20254:05 | Skyecap funding products5:15 | Funding process & steps6:35 | Skyecap & AI9:34 | Funding requirements11:01 | DeFi for lending12:18 | Future of lending13:30 | Lending economy15:07 | Interest rates15:55 | Andrew Spira's roadmap for 202519:02 | Contact Skyecap

For episode 487, Co-founder Matt Carr comes on the show to discuss QCI Partners, an investment advisory firm specializing in alternative investments and digital assets. Since 2011, Matt has led the firm alongside Steven Melanson. As Managing Partner and CIO of QCI Capital Management, a digital assets hedge fund, Matt brings over 15 years of experience in derivatives trading and has been active in crypto since 2016. QCI remains optimistic about the growth of options trading in the digital assets space.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:02 | Who is Matt Carr?3:45 | What is QCI?6:02 | What are Digital Asset Derivatives?8:43 | What are Digital Asset Options?13:50 | Derivatives for points & miles17:09 | Derivatives & Digital Asset Regulations20:20 | Most exciting digital asset niche22:30 | Bitcoin Strategic Reserve25:25 | Future of Precious Metals30:02 | Gen Z & Gen Alpha want Crypto33:50 | Typical QCI clients34:27 | QCI roadmap

For episode 486, Co-founder Miguel de Vega joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Nillion.Nillion decentralizes trust for sensitive data in the same way that blockchains decentralized transactions. Nillion enables the training and inference of AI models in a secure and confidential manner, creating the backbone of secure personalized AI.Nillion's secure computing network forms a confidential backend for other DePIN networks while creating the foundation for diverse physical resource networks to be built such as in IoT, Agriculture, or Supply chains.Privacy-Enhancing Technologies built directly into Nillion's infrastructure make it possible to store sensitive, confidential, or otherwise valuable data by distributing trust and relying on the highest cryptographic security standard.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:02 | Who is Miguel de Vega?3:49 | What is Nillion?7:05 | How does Blind Compute work?10:12 | Implementation in Web3 for Nillion16:42 | Nillion use-case examples21:24 | Privacy in Banking24:04 | Nillion's $25M raise31:12 | Developer resources33:27 | Nillion 2025 roadmap38:39 | Nillion social media & community

For episode 485, Co-founder Amitej Gajjala joins Brandon Zemp to talk in depth about KernelDAO.Amitej is a seasoned entrepreneur and Web3 visionary with a proven track record of building and scaling successful ventures. As the Co-founder of KernelDAO, he has played a pivotal role in establishing it as a leader in the restaking ecosystem. Before this, Amitej co-founded Stader Labs, where he built a liquid staking ecosystem that grew to $400M+ in TVL, securing its place as a leader in staking solutions.His professional foundation includes impactful roles at Swiggy, one of India's leading food tech platforms, and Kearney, a global management consultancy, where he developed deep expertise in strategy, operations, and scaling systems. Amitej's entrepreneurial vision, technical acumen, and strategic insights have made him a sought-after thought leader on topics such as restaking, DeFi, and decentralized ecosystem growth.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:11 | Who is Amitej Gajjala?4:54 | What is Restaking?7:10 | Kernel Product9:30 | Kelp Product13:28 | Gain Product16:19 | Kernel Points16:58 | Kernel Token17:47 | Slashing explained18:16 | Restaking benefits on BNB19:53 | Web3 industry in 202521:47 | Web3 in India22:56 | KernelDAO roadmap24:11 | KernelDAO website, socials & community

For episode 484, author J. Craig Wheeler joins Brandon Zemp to discuss his new book “The Path to Singularity: How Technology Will Challenge the Future of Humanity”.Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler, former president of the American Astronomical Society, takes a critical look at the technological advances shaping our future. From artificial intelligence to genetic engineering, Wheeler explores how these innovations are interconnected and the potential they hold for humanity's evolution. He warns of a future where autonomous machines outsmart us and genetic modifications challenge our very essence. With thought-provoking insights into the ethical dilemmas we face, Wheeler stresses the importance of staying informed and proactive.John Craig Wheeler is an American astronomer. He is the Samuel T. and Fern Yanagisawa Regents Professor of Astronomy Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin. He is known for his research on supernovae. He is a past president of the American Astronomical Society, a Fellow of that society, and a Fellow of the American Physical Society. He was one of the original signatories of the infamous letter calling for a temporary pause of work on AI in March 2023. ⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:15 | Who is J. Craig Wheeler?7:12 | The Path to Singularity12:15 | DeepSeek AI12:59 | The Singularity15:11 | Artificial Intelligence19:59 | Consciousness21:27 | Wetware & Brain connectivity26:58 | Dangers of Brain Chips28:25 | Future of Genetics34:15 | Genetics & Multiplanetary Humans38:56 | Robots, Automation & Jobs

For episode 483, Chief Strategy Officer Mark Fidelman joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Exabits, a compute-based layer platform transforming high-performance GPU clusters into accessible investment assets. Mark Fidelman is a globally recognized expert in AI, blockchain, and decentralized infrastructure, with over 15 years of experience leading transformative strategies for high-growth AI and blockchain companies. He is also the host of the iTunes-leading podcast "AI Marketing" and the creator of the Cryptonized YouTube channel, inspiring thousands to explore the future of AI and blockchain. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:09 | Who is Mark Fidelman? 3:44 | What is Exabits? 4:54 | Why is Compute valuable? 6:09 | AI Agents 6:34 | What is Tokenized Compute? 6:59 | Compute investment barriers 8:09 | How does Tokenized Compute work? 9:58 | What is G-Fi? 11:17 | What is DeepSeek? 17:43 | Decentralized AI 19:32 | How might AI help Blockchain? 26:24 | Monopolized Compute 28:33 | Exabits Roadmap 30:28 | Exabits website & community

For episode 482, Co-founder & CEO Mark Smargon joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Fuse Network. Fuse is a crypto payments and DeFi platform, simplifying the process for communities, businesses, and developers. Fuse's platform is designed to provide fast, low-cost payments, and easy access to decentralized finance, enabling seamless adoption of crypto solutions in daily life. With over 15 years in the tech and blockchain industry, Mark was an early pioneer in crypto payments and bitcoin adoption, Mark is well-known in the industry for his commitment to simplifying and democratising crypto, making it accessible to all by creating user-friendly solutions. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:07 | Who is Mark Smargon? 9:50 | What is Fuse Network? 17:30 | What is Fuse Ember? 23:24 | What is Edison AI? 31:01 | AI in Web3 34:33 | Case-studies 39:43 | Bitcoin in developing countries 44:30 | Fuse Network roadmap 47:59 | Fuse Community & Socials

For episode 481, CEO & Co-founder Seb joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Sophon, a platform for consumer entertainment experiences that takes blockchain's power to people's everyday digital lives - seamlessly connecting gaming, social, AI, prediction markets, and beyond, into one intuitive ecosystem. By focusing on user experience first, Sophon makes it simple for both builders and users to enjoy the benefits of onchain rails without dealing with crypto complexity. Technically, Sophon is built as a modular rollup (Validium) powered by the ZK Stack – enabling the infrastructure that makes truly seamless end-user experiences possible. Seb is Sophon's Co-Founder & CEO, previously head of of DeFi at Matter Labs. Connect to Sophon & try out the apps currently live in our ecosystem: portal.sophon.xyz & join our community at discord.gg/sophonhub ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:08 | Who is Seb? 7:00 | What is Sophon? 8:19 | User benefits of Sophon 9:53 | User experiences on Sophon 12:10 | Most popular applications 13:23 | Developer benefits of Sophon 15:12 | What is zkTLS? 19:43 | AI Agents on Sophon 22:35 | $SOPH Token 24:40 | Sophon roadmap 29:52 | Gaming on Sophon 33:52 | Sophon website, socials & community