BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain

For episode 648 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marco van den Heuvel, Co-Founder of Beam.Beam is a frontier-tech ecosystem pioneering the next era of Web3 infrastructure, gaming, and AI-driven innovation. Marco has helped scale a DAO into a global organization bridging builders, investors, and creators. Today, Beam spans multiple verticals—from Beam Ventures, a $150M Abu Dhabi-based fund and accelerator, to projects like DreamCash, Sphere, and BeamAI—all united by a mission to power open, composable economies. Explore how Beam is redefining frontier tech—from Web3 gaming to AI and real-world assets. Learn more or get involved at beamventures.com. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:59) Who is Marco van den Heuvel?(4:22) What is Beam Ventures?(7:25) Examples of Beam Venture startups(11:41) What makes a good venture pitch?(14:20) Why is Abu Dhabi a hub for innovation?(17:13) Blueprint for Web3 friendly cities(19:14) Future landscape of frontier technology(21:43) Are we in a tech bubble?(26:03) Beam Ventures roadmap for 2026(28:39) Events & conferences(29:25) Beam Ventures website & socials 

For episode 647 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Tobias van Amstel, CEO of Altitude. Traditional lending is quietly being disrupted by decentralized finance (DeFi). It's not just about lower interest rates and faster approvals; it's about financial empowerment for people without access to traditional systems. DeFi lending platforms are becoming the "new banks" as outlined by real people who turned to Altitude Finance for loans to pay for their rooftops and plots of land. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:58) Who is Tobias van Amstel?(3:16) What is Altitude?(4:32) How does Altitude automate DeFi?(6:30) Average expected farming APYs(8:06) Capital efficiency improvements(9:40) Use-cases(12:25) Why do users take DeFi loans?(13:28) Future of onchain lending(16:55) Agentic AI in DeFi(18:36) State of the Crypto market(22:45) Altitude roadmap for 2026(24:21) Events & conferences(25:29) Altitude website & socials

For episode 646 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rodney Prescott, CEO of ENTRY.Rodney is a seasoned founder and product architect in compliance-native Web3 infrastructure, with deep experience bridging institutional standards with decentralized finance. He leads ENTRY, a next-generation compliance layer for DeFi that brings real-world regulatory readiness on-chain through zero-knowledge proofs, automated risk controls, and verifiable identity frameworks. Under Rodney's leadership, ENTRY has evolved from a stealth zero-knowledge research lab into a fully structured ecosystem spanning the ENTRY Foundation (open protocol, token, standards) and Zekret Labs (AI-driven compliance engine and institutional SDKs). ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:53) Who is Rodney Prescott?(3:37) What is ENTRY?(5:00) What are the problems with compliance today?(8:53) How to build compliance into DeFi(10:53) How does on-chain screening work?(15:36) Federated AI(19:24) Use-cases(22:46) ENTRY roadmap for 2026 

For episode 645 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Andy Flury, Founder & CEO of Wyden.Wyden serves as the institutional backbone of digital asset trading for banks, brokers, (crypto) funds, asset managers asf. They power firms to trade and manage digital assets – no matter if B2B or B2B2C. Thus they are able to provide deep expertise on markets, players, challenges and future trends. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:08) Who is Andy Flury?(5:02) What is Wyden?(10:20) Who does Wyden work with?(13:58) Use-cases(18:18) Why single-broker models are detrimental(22:13) Institutional direction with Crypto over next couple years(24:50) Everything will be tokenized(26:21) Importance of balancing privacy & transparency(28:51) Wyden roadmap for 2026(30:55) Wyden website & socials 

For episode 644 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sandro Gonzalez, Founder of KWARXS.KWARXS connects individuals to real-world solar energy production through NFTs, opening a previously inaccessible market for wider participation. Proceeds from KWARXS NFTs support the financing and development of industrial-scale solar projects delivered by an experienced team with a proven track record in large-scale renewable infrastructure. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:35) Who is Sandro Gonzalez?(2:35) What is KWARXS?(4:24) Use-cases(6:00) Potential of RWAs(8:02) Vibe in the Crypto trenches(12:09) AI energy demand crisis(12:40) KWARXS roadmap for 2026(15:06) KWARXS website & socials 

For episode 643 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Clare Adelgren, Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations for EY.EY Blockchain is delivering SaaS Solutions using privacy-enabled blockchain technologies to transform the ways enterprises transact and interact. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:42) Who is Clare Adelgren?(2:31) EY at Blockchain Futurist(3:51) EY clients(5:28) What are enterprise companies most interested in with Web3?(11:11) Thoughts on the impact of regulations on Crypto(14:27) EY roadmap for 2026 

For episode 642 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Nikita (Sachdev) Lord, Founder & CEO of Luna PR.Luna PR is a global marketing and PR agency focusing on blockchain and fintech, space tech, emerging tech, medtech, e-sports and green tech. They work with events, startups, and businesses to bring the right exposure to your brand, increase awareness and reputation in markets worldwide. Their diverse and experienced team combines their knowledge in technology and communication to provide a customized yet simple plan to suit each client's needs. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:53) Who is Nikita Lord?(2:44) Verticals of focus for Luna PR(4:04) Educating politicians on capital markets(4:42) Why PR is important(5:48) Luna Capital investment firm(8:38) Emerging tech trends in 2026(9:42) Luna PR at Blockchain Futurist(10:54) Luna PR agenda for 2026(11:47) Contact Luna PR 

For episode 641 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Peter von Irle, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Sullivan Hart.When you engage Sullivan Hart, you're not buying services—you're securing minds obsessed with the interplay between macro forces and your specific situation. It's the necessary mindset for crafting wealth architecture that withstands both scrutiny and turbulence.Sullivan Hart immerses themselves in global patterns to extract insights for your individual circumstances, identifies threats before they become obvious and evaluates your structure against emerging challenges. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:52) Who is Peter von Irle?(1:58) What is Sullivan Hart?(6:45) Steps to a proper corporate structure in Web3(9:14) Sullivan Hart plans for 2026(11:55) Contact Sullivan Hart 

For episode 640 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jerry Lopez, CEO & Founder of PhilSocial to discuss blockchain powered social impact.Jerry Lopez is a Puerto Rican-born tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author who built his first company before the age of 25 and went on to found PHL Information Technology, valued at USD 1.5 billion as of 2025.His flagship platform, PhilSocial, combines social media engagement with charitable giving through blockchain technology. Users can earn tokenized rewards for engagement and donate them directly to verified causes—creating a new model of digital participation tied to measurable social outcomes. The platform currently has over 250,000 users across more than 100 countries.Lopez is also the author of the bestselling book Faithonomics, featured in the LA Times, USA Today, and Indie Reader, which explores how faith, ethics, and innovation can coexist in modern business. His recent Argentina book tour with leadership expert John Maxwell introduced Faithonomics to global audiences in Latin America.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is Jerry Lopez?(4:17) What is PhilSocial?(8:43) PhilSocial UI/UX(12:35) Philanthropy on PhilSocial(15:57) PhilSocial upcoming features(17:02) Faithonomics(18:50) How will technology amplify philanthropy?(21:32) PhilSocial roadmap 

For episode 639 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joan Alavedra, CEO & Co-founder of Openfort.Openfort provides wallet infrastructure for web3 apps with logged-in users. They help teams give every user a non-custodial wallet, embedded directly in the product, without seed phrases or scary popups.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:52) Who is Joan Alavedra?(3:45) What is Openfort?(6:19) Pain-points in Web3 wallet infrastructure(11:56) Use-cases of Openfort(13:55) Future of Web3 wallet UX(17:00) Agentic AI & Ecommerce(19:42) Data protection in Web3 wallets(23:50) Openfort roadmap for 2026(26:16) Openfort website & socials 

For episode 638 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Richard Ells, CEO & Founder of the Electroneum blockchain, and Jan Pachner, Secretary General of the One Ocean Foundation. Electroneum 2.0 is a next-generation EVM- compatible Layer 1 chain with a legacy of accessibility and impact. Since launching in 2017, ETN has championed developers, builders, and global communities to create the future—now on a chain that's fast, affordable, and purpose-built for innovation.One Ocean is aiming to accelerate solutions to ocean issues by expanding scientific research, spreading ocean knowledge, and fostering opportunities for businesses and individuals to take an active role in the protection of the marine ecosystems.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:00) Who are Richard Ells & Jan Pachner?(4:45) What is Electroneum?(7:05) What is One Ocean Foundation?(8:40) Partnership between Electroneum & One Ocean(13:08) Blue Forest NFT Project(18:47) Public response(22:00) Arete Premio Award nomination(23:06) Future of Blockchain & Environmental causes(26:04) How NGOs can raise funds with Blockchain(28:17) Electroneum & One Ocean roadmap for 2026(29:00) Conferences & events(30:48) Website & socials 

For episode 637 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Snir Levi, Founder of Nominis.Crypto teams still rely on source of funds for KYT—but that's not enough. NOMINIS combines on-chain and off-chain intelligence (yes, even dark web data) to stop illicit finance and uncover what others miss. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:05) Who is Snir Levi?(3:30) How does Nominis work?(6:13) Adversary landscape in Crypto(9:45) Nominis tools(11:15) Detection & traceability (17:23) Future impact of stablecoins(20:42) Nominis roadmap for 2026(22:16) Events & conferences(22:58) Nominis website & socials 

For episode 636 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Evan Kuhn, President of DeLorean Labs.As part of the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) ecosystem, DeLorean Labs is hyper-focused on innovative technologies and all things digital, a fusion between an iconic past and limitless future. DeLorean Labs aims to revolutionize the automotive industry by building an engaged community through its tokenized ecosystem, including digital and physical collectibles, and creating a marketplace and protocols powered by the Sui Blockchain. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:47) Who is Evan Kuhn?(1:56) What is DeLorean Labs?(4:00) Blockchain in the auto industry(4:42) DeLorean Labs token(6:02) 1st electric DeLorean(6:30) DeLorean Labs at Blockchain Futurist(7:10) DeLorean Labs in 2026(8:05) SUI blockchain 

For episode 635 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jason Dominique, CEO & Co-founder of Onchain.ONCHAIN® is more than just a name, it's a reflection of the future they're building. They're committed to driving innovation in decentralized finance, uplifting economies, and creating a financial system that's fair, transparent, and accessible to all. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:58) Who is Jason Dominique?(3:28) Abstracting away complexity of Web3(7:45) What are Onchain assets?(10:24) Onchain at Blockchain Futurist(12:58) Onchain website & socials 

For episode 634 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mitchell Nicholson, Core Contributor to the Sierra Protocol.Sierra Protocol is the issuer of SIERRA, a liquid yield token (LYT) that offers the best risk-adjusted yield in a freely tradeable ERC20 token on Ethereum and Avalanche. SIERRA enables holders to earn passively accrue 6-12% APY compounded daily and does not require staking or claiming, holding periods or lockups, paying hidden fees or providing KYC. SIERRA will be going live in October followed by several exciting partnerships that offer additional yield and utility. Its reserves are managed by OpenTrade, an institutional-grade market leader offering stablecoin yield products and is backed by a16z, Circle, Mercury, Notion and other leading VC firms. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is Mitchell Nicholson?(2:02) What is Sierra?(2:44) What are Liquid Yield Tokens?(9:56) Underlying yield sources(12:56) Regulations & Compliance(15:40) Sierra exchange listings(17:30) Liquidity for Sierra(20:13) Partnerships(25:35) Prediction Markets(30:05) Sierra Roadmap(32:50) Sierra website & socials 

For episode 633 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dan Mulligan, Head of Marketing at Reserve, a DeFi platform backed by Sam Altman and Peter Thiel. With over 12 years of experience in SaaS, fintech, and digital assets, Dan brings a proven track record of scaling products, growing user bases, and driving measurable business impact through marketing strategies.Before joining Reserve, Dan served as CMO at AscendEX and Tea Protocol, where he led marketing initiatives that fueled massive user adoption and retention. At Tea Protocol, he scaled the platform to 1M+ users, including 500K+ KYC-verified users, while at AscendEX, he drove trading volume, listings, and user engagement. Earlier in his career, Dan was a Senior Strategist at Verisk Analytics (S&P 500), where he built data-driven growth frameworks for enterprise SaaS solutions that generated over $20M in digital pipeline. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is Dan Mulligan?(2:53) What is Reserve?(4:31) What is a DTF?(7:32) DTF Partners(9:10) DTF Survey(10:55) Why is demand high for DTFs?(12:20) Launching a DTF(15:44) Marketing in Web3(18:52) Common marketing hurdles in Web3(22:15) DTFs on traditional brokerage platforms(24:32) Reserve roadmap for 2026(25:51) Crypto in Hong Kong 

For episode 632 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ivan Bjelajac, the CEO of Neon Labs, the core contributor behind Neon EVM - the first Ethereum execution layer built natively on Solana. A seasoned entrepreneur and infrastructure strategist, Ivan has over two decades of experience building deep-tech companies, advising public and private institutions on emerging technologies, and scaling Web3 infrastructure. Learn more about the Neon ecosystem at neonevm.org ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:31) Who is Ivan Bjelajac?(9:15) What is Neon Labs?(17:40) Devs can build with same EVM tools(19:10) Network extensions for Solana wallets(21:12) NeonEVM tools(22:32) Devs can build dapps from scratch(25:22) Future of dapp development on Solana(30:40) Developer resources & bootcamp(32:32) Neon Labs website & socials(33:16) Neon Labs in 2026

For episode 631 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Wesley Ellul, President & Head of Strategy at TechnotainmentWesley is a serial entrepreneur and digital strategist with 20+ years in entertainment, media, and gamification. He co-founded Quizando, one of the first live crowd-engagement platforms, and has worked alongside Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard. Recognized by Forbes Argentina's 40 Under 40 and described by Technotainment founder Nyhl Henson as “this generation's Ted Turner,” Wesley is a leading voice in interactive entertainment. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:19) Who is Wesley Ellul?(8:33) What is Technotainment?(17:10) Streaming, podcasting & gaming use-cases(21:58) Partnerships(24:49) Future of Entertainment(28:32) AI in Entertainment(32:34) How technology will change the Movie Theater experience(35:56) Technotainment website & socials 

For episode 630 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ramees PS, Founder & CEO of PlayAI.Ramees PS is a multi-talented entrepreneur whose background spans product management, marketing, leadership, and design, combining creativity with strong execution.  Before founding PlayAI, he co-founded Dehidden, a venture-backed product studio generating $1M+ ARR and delivering projects for Sony, Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, Prada, and Flipkart. He also co-founded Pebble DLT, a payments protocol startup, and held product leadership roles at Airblack and Cope.Studio, where he served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence driving growth, design, and engineering initiatives. A graduate of NIT Calicut in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Ramees now leads a global team of early builders from Polygon, Microsoft, and Play Ember at PlayAI, developing the next frontier of AI-driven gaming and social coordination. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:27) Token launch(2:30) Who is Ramees PS?(7:44) What is PlayAI?(11:31) Benefits of Web3 workflows(15:30) PlayHub(17:03) Use-cases(21:13) Future integrations with PlayAI workflows(26:42) PlayAI roadmap for 2026(29:03) PlayAI website & socials 

For episode 629 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jay Rogers, CRO & Co-founder for Infineo.Infineo is digitizing the $3+ trillion life insurance industry using blockchain technology to provide friction-free access to one of the most stable assets in the world for both institutional and retail investors at scale. The total addressable market (TAM) is virtually unlimited for infineo as it builds a fixed-income alternative with no principal or interest rate risk.  ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:48) Who is Jay Rogers?(2:15) What is Infineo?(4:55) How to tokenize the life insurance industry?(8:00) Coupling Agentic AI with RWAs(11:13) Infineo at Blockchain Futurist(13:08) Infineo roadmap for 2026(15:08) Infineo website & socials 

For episode 628 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jonathan Morgan, Lead Crypto Analyst for Stocktwits. Jonathan breaks down insights on crypto market trends and how community-driven sentiment shapes trading behavior across Stocktwits' 10M+ retail investing network. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Jonathan Morgan?(2:22) Stocktwits at Blockchain Futurist(3:50) Launch of Cryptotwits(5:26) Community on Stocktwits(6:20) Crypto market in 2025(10:11) Stocktwits roadmap for 2026(11:02) Stocktwits website & socials 

For episode 627 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sara Madden, CISO of Convera.Convera is a global leader in commercial payments. With an unrivaled regulatory footprint and a financial network spanning more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories, they're reimagining the future of business payments to better serve their customers.  Their tech-led payment solutions are built on deep expertise in foreign exchange, risk management, and compliance - helping businesses grow with confidence. From small businesses to CFOs and treasurers, they make business payments simple, smart, and secure.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:53) Who is Sara Madden?(2:45) Convera at Money20/20(4:54) Convera report on fraud prevention(7:08) AI arms race(10:02) Importance of data sharing in fraud prevention(13:50) Future of Fraud Defense in Finance(17:05) Convera in 2026(18:52) Convera website & social media 

For episode 626 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Andrew Begin, CSO at Galoy.Galoy is building banking software for the Bitcoin Age. Its cloud-native products help banks, fintechs and startups get to market quickly with solutions like bitcoin backed lending, bitcoin deposit accounts, on-chain & lightning payments and more. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:20) Who is Andrew Begin?(3:27) What is Galoy?(4:15) Galoy at Money20/20?(7:54) Galoy product suite(9:16) Bitcoin Loans platform(11:18) Galoy use-cases/partners(12:32) Crypto regulatory change in the U.S.(14:00) Next steps for Bitcoin(17:32) Galoy in 2026 

For episode 625 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rodrigo Coelho, CEO of Edge & Node. Autonomous agents across blockchain ecosystems are beginning to transact, communicate, and collaborate independently, yet there is no standardized way to manage agent to agent interactions (payments).Edge & Node, the founding team behind The Graph, is solving this problem by providing the missing management layer, Ampersend. Ampersend extends Coinbase's x402 payment protocol and Google's A2A communication standard with observability, automation, and compliance-ready controls.The result is an operational system where developers, startups, and enterprises can see how agents interact, set policies, manage budgets, and ensure reliability. Ampersend also aligns with Ethereum's emerging ERC-8004 agent discovery standard. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:15) Who is Rodrigo Coelho?(8:57) What is Edge & Node?(10:10) What is Ampersend?(12:35) What will the Agentic economy look like?(18:53) Scaling the Agentic economy(25:42) Neo Robots(26:43) Importance of Agentic verifiability(28:00) Ampersend launch(30:10) Edge & Node roadmap for 2026(32:47) Edge & Node website, socials & community 

For episode 624 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kelsey Nicol, Director of Corporate Legal for Thomson Reuters.Thomson Reuters (TSX/NDAQ: TRI) informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is Kelsey Nicol?(2:07) Thomson Reuters at Money20/20(2:56) How to manage compliance globally(4:10) Reuters investing $200M in AI(5:49) Agentic AI use-cases(7:48) Solutions for small businesses(9:07) Future of Compliance(10:25) Thomson Reuters roadmap for 2026(11:26) Thomas Reuters website & socials 

For episode 623 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Scott Meadows, Head of Business Development at Coinbase. Scott discusses Coinbase’s plans around stablecoin infrastructure at both a consumer and institutional level, the role of the base network and how Coinbase plans to expand its product offerings heading into 2026. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Scott Meadows?(2:33) Coinbase at Money20/20(5:30) New Coinbase Credit Card(6:35) Role of Coinbase in Stablecoin Infrastructure(9:06) Coinbase Developer Portal(10:34) Base Network(12:53) Future of Ecommerce(15:07) Crypto adoption among institutions(18:15) Coinbase roadmap for 2026(20:07) How to keep up with Coinbase(21:08) How to contact Coinbase for partnerships

For episode 622 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Eli Danziger, Head of Product for North America for Xero to discuss their new superagent called JAX. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:04) Who is Eli Danziger?(3:13) Superagent JAX(5:32) How customizable is JAX?(7:32) JAX built into Xero ecosystem(8:18) JAX use-cases(9:47) Ensuring JAX is safe for users and businesses(12:48) Xero at Money20/20(14:17) Xero roadmap(15:12) Get in contact with Xero

For episode 621 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Smitha Purohit, Senior Director of Crypto Product at PayPal to discuss how PayPal is positioning itself in the age of Stablecoins with PYUSD, their new product called Payment Links, the future of Agentic Ecommerce and the Fintech trends they see heading into 2026. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Smitha Purohit?(2:36) PayPal at Money20/20(3:42) PYUSD and the rise of Stablecoins(8:56) Payment Links for P2P transactions(10:24) FinTech Trends in 2026(12:55) Agentic ecommerce(14:35) PayPal’s plans for 2026

For episode 620 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rens Troost, Founder & CTO of Rational Exponent.Their flagship platform, RE:Agent, empowers customers to adapt quickly to evolving regulatory requirements with actionable intelligence, dynamic controls, and strategic risk insights embedded directly into operational workflows. Purpose-built for scalability, transparency, and agility, Rational Exponent makes it possible for organizations to maximize operational performance and accelerate growth while remaining grounded in prudent, compliant risk management.  Rens brings 30+ years of leadership experience, from early-stage startups to NASDAQ-listed companies. He's a repeat founder, board member, and CTO for Rational Exponent, an AI-native fintech company coming out of Stealth to start the movement for building banks of the future. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:57) Who is Rens Troost?(3:21) What is RE:Agent?(6:36) RE:Agent use-cases(10:42) Impact of AGI(14:38) Guardrails for AGI(20:14) Goals at Money20/20(23:05) Contact Rational Exponent 

For episode 619 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO. After 7+ years on Ethereum, XYO, the first DePIN project established in 2018 and predating the term, is officially launching XYO Layer One, its own L1 blockchain. Designed for DePIN, RWA, AI and other data-heavy industries, this new dual-token blockchain solves the issues holding back blockchain development today. XYO reported a revenue of $8.8M in 2024, and has attracted 80% of its users from outside the crypto space. The decision to migrate from the Ethereum L2 ecosystem was driven by XYO’s own demand for a high-efficiency blockchain after over 7 years of building data-heavy blockchain products for millions of users around the world. The new XYO Layer One blockchain will process large volumes of real-time data with low latency and provide proprietary data validation capabilities for projects that demand performance. XYO will first migrate its own products to the new XYO Layer One blockchain, and be followed by key partners ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:54) Who is Markus Levin?(4:50) What is XYO?(6:52) Biggest issues with Data today?(8:05) XYO Solutions(11:25) First Dual-token Layer-1(13:10) Earning XYO Token(16:02) Future of DePIN(19:02) Education resources(20:43) XYO Partnerships(21:10) AI in Data Protection(23:38) XYO roadmap 2025(24:19) Events & Conferences(25:05) XYO website & socials

For episode 618 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Christian Davies, Global Head of Distribution and Innovation for Relm. Christian Davies has over 12 years of experience in the insurance industry as a worldwide brokerage executive director and founder. He drives Relm’s global distribution strategies and fosters innovation to enhance product reach and market impact. Relm crafts insurance solutions that give businesses in dynamic industries like Web3, AI, Alternative Medicine, Biotech and the Space Economy the protection to innovate and thrive. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:07) Who is Christian Davies?(11:07) How to keep up with variable risk across emerging tech(12:51) How to insure the growing Cybersecurity space(17:43) How does Relm assess risk for a company(19:28) AWS outage(22:28) Why Founders should prioritize insurance against risk(24:30) Relm roadmap for 2025 and 2026(28:30) UI/UX in Web3(30:31) Events & conferences(32:12) Learn more & contact Relm

For episode 617 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Toby Gilbert, Co-Founder at Pact Swap.Toby Gilbert is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of building exciting technology ventures across telecom and Web3. Before co-founding PactSwap, a cross-chain DEX built on Coinweb and co-founded by Tether's Brock Pierce, he launched and exited three telecom companies across Europe, Africa, and Asia, and later co-founded Coinweb, OnRamp, and Blockfort, advancing innovation in cross-chain infrastructure and decentralized finance. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:58) Who is Toby Gilbert?(4:42) What is Pact Swap?(10:33) What makes Pact Swap unique?(13:22) Fragmentation(21:38) Pace of innovation in Web3(25:17) Threat of quantum computing(31:10) Pact Swap roadmap(33:08) Pact Swap website & socials 

For episode 616 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Stroev, CEO & Co-founder of Venga. Venga is the next go-to crypto app in Europe with the mission of making innovative blockchain technologies accessible to the masses, empowering people to effortlessly discover, invest in, and navigate the world of Web3. Before joining Venga, he was the COO & CPO at Nebeus, a cryptocurrency app he built and grew from zero to tens of millions of Euros in yearly transaction volumes. Michael has over 10 years of experience in product, marketing, operational leadership, including over 6 years in crypto and Web 3.0, while also being an ex-founder. As a strategic leader, he is experienced in formulating and executing business strategies, building cross-functional teams, and driving projects from concept to customer acquisition with a focus on profit maximization and company growth. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Michael Stroev?(3:21) What is Venga?(5:33) Functionality of Venga(10:04) UI/UX(14:32) Educational resources(15:32) App features for users(19:08) Compliance(21:14) MiCA Regulation in Europe(23:03) Crypto in 2025(32:45) Venga website & socials

For episode 615 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Doug Colkitt, initial contributor to Fogo, the fastest layer 1 blockchain. Fogo is an SVM chain running the Firedancer client in its purest form to achieve real-time experiences at scale. Fogo unleashes the full potential of Firedancer by making innovative design choices on architecture and consensus. They are enabling institutional-grade finance on-chain by combining TradFi performance with decentralized infrastructure. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:13) Who is Doug Colkitt?(6:40) What is Fogo?(14:02) Testnet launch(19:08) Mainnet launch timeline(19:48) User incentivization(21:00) Fogo roadmap 2025(23:08) Future of Web3(26:24) Fogo website, socials & community 

For episode 614 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Max Sandy, Head of Product for Ramp Network. Max Sandy oversees Ramp’s industry-leading fiat–to–crypto on-ramp, off-ramp and crypto-to-crypto swap products, and is driving the launch of a new global payment app for stablecoins and remittances. His work blends rapid product execution with a long-term vision to make crypto payments as seamless and trusted as traditional finance. Ramp Network (https://ramp.network/) is a financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s global financial infrastructure. Through its core on- and off-ramp products, Ramp Network provides businesses and individuals across 150+ countries with a streamlined and smooth experience in converting between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. Ramp Network is fully integrated with the world’s major payment methods, including debit and credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pix, and more. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is Max Sandy?(4:05) Ramp’s focus around remittances & payments(8:40) Function of Ramp’s new wallet(12:47) Payments for Entrepreneurs & Creators(20:45) Need for stablecoins denominated in other currencies(22:30) Key partnerships(23:42) Abstracting away complexity(25:22) Impact on emerging economies(28:48) Ramp Network Roadmap(30:17) Events & conferences(31:50) Ramp website & socials

For episode 613 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Lynn Nguyen, CEO of Saros. Saros DEX is a liquidity hub on Solana, uniting traders, LPs, and builders in a single ecosystem built for sustainable growth. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:00) Who is Lynn Nguyen?(3:32) Web3 in Vietnam(5:30) What is Saros?(6:54) Trading, Staking and more(7:46) Liquidity engines(9:18) Solana projects on Saros(10:30) Getting listed on Saros(12:00) Saros roadmap(13:12) Events & conferences(13:46) Korea Blockchain Week(14:43) Solana ecosystem trends(16:42) Saros website, socials & community

For episode 612 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Money20/20. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:39) Who is Scarlett Sieber?(3:30) What is Money20/20?(4:56) FinTech trends in 2025(7:54) What to look forward to at Money20/20 in Las Vegas(10:05) AI Trends in TradFi(11:48) Stablecoin Trends in TradFi(13:30) Money20/20 globally(16:02) Future vision of Money20/20(18:42) Learn more about Money20/20

For episode 611 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Tim Lewis, Co-founder of tea.xyz.Tea Protocol's CoinList token launch comes at a pivotal moment as critical open-source infrastructure faces a funding crisis. With Shipyard ceasing support for libp2p, the networking backbone powering Ethereum, IPFS, and $100B+ worth of blockchain networks, on September 30th due to resource constraints, Tea.xyz's blockchain-based solution for compensating open-source maintainers has never been more relevant.  Founded by Homebrew creator Max Howell, Tea represents the convergence of crisis and solution, demonstrating how crypto can finally solve real infrastructure problems rather than fueling speculation. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:17) Who is Tim Lewis?(6:10) What is Tea Protocol?(10:36) Solutions for open source software development(18:45) Dev incentivization & contributors(20:52) Tea Token Sale(22:47) Tea roadmap(26:12) Events & Conferences(27:25) Tea website, socials & community 

For episode 610 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Austin Seiberlich, Chief Web3 Officer at Global Gold.Austin Seiberlich is a leading Web3 economy designer, specializing in building scalable, decentralized ecosystems that bridge Web2 and Web3. He has worked with over 40 companies, including Heale, Anyone (formerly ATOR), Kino, Ready Games, and Pangea (formerly Superchain), designing bespoke tokenomics, incentive structures, and ecosystem strategies. Austin's expertise lies in aligning financial and reputational value to unlock sustainable growth, mass adoption, and real-world impact. His work consistently positions companies to lead the next evolution of digital economies, making him an essential force in shaping Global Gold's vision of a fully decentralized, gold-backed financial system. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is Austin Seiberlich?(2:58) What is Global Gold?(9:10) Is Gold still a store-of-value?(12:00) Navigating regulations for Gold(15:26) Impact of Gold on-chain(19:20) Earning yield in the near future(21:34) Partnerships & use-cases(26:25) Vault audits(27:43) Simple UI & security for users(29:29) Global Gold roadmap(30:28) Global Gold website, socials & community 

For episode 609 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Co-founders Roman Georgio & Caelum Forder to discuss Coral.Roman is Ex-Eigent AI and CAMEL-AI, where he built multi-agent systems and synthetic data engines for AGI research. Previously helped scale one of G2's top 20 fastest-growing startups as part of its growth team. Now leading Coral to define the infrastructure layer for intelligent agent ecosystems. Caelum has over a decade of AI experience across Eigent AI, CAMEL-AI, IBM, and Conjecture. Creator of MoneyPrinter (a private autonomous trading engine) and Code Refactor (an AI-enhanced dev productivity tool). Architecting Coral's protocol stack for agent communication, orchestration, and trust. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:58) Who are Roman & Caelum?(2:55) What is Coral?(7:32) Benefits of deploying on Coral(11:35) Dev incentives(15:03) AI Agent Library/Marketplace(21:30) Use-cases(25:55) Coral token(26:34) Future of Agentic AI(29:40) Coral roadmap 

For episode 608 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by RJ Holder, Senior Director & Digital Product Management for NAF.RJ Holder, based in Atlanta, GA, is the Senior Director, Digital Product Management at NAF, which is an education nonprofit that supports career-focused high school academies. These academies focus on fields like IT, Finance, Accounting, and Health Science. RJ is here to talk about KnoPro, which is a free platform launched by NAF two years ago that gives high school students meaningful work-based learning experiences they can highlight on resumes and college applications. Current Challenge is sponsored by KPMG.https://www.knopro.org/challenges/ai-startups-challenge/overview ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is RJ Holder?(5:13) What is NAF and KnoPro?(11:46) KnoPro for High School students(16:22) How can students access KnoPro?(18:48) Skillbuilders & Challenges(25:19) AI for Startups Challenge(26:46) How can parents be involved?(29:24) How can companies participate?(31:35) How can teachers provide KnoPro to their students?(34:04) Future of NAF and KnoPro 

For episode 607 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Heinrich, CEO of 0G Labs.Michael Heinrich is a Stanford graduate who previously worked at Garten as a Founder and CEO. A Top 100 Entrepreneur of 2022, Michael has had his work published in journals ranging from Harvard Business Review to Hacking Consciousness. While at Stanford he was nominated to work with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to transform Taiwanese entrepreneurial education. His previous company Garten was accepted into YCombinator in 2016 and raised multiple rounds, eventually achieving unicorn status. With 0G Labs, Michael is leading the development of the first modular AI chain to support off-chain data verification. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:30) Korea Blockchain Week(2:35) Update on 0G Labs in 2025(5:52) New AI Model breakthrough(8:50) Use-cases(13:46) 0G’s modular L1(15:50) Future of DeAI(24:00) 0G Labs roadmap

For episode 606 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Patrick Moynihan, President and Co-founder of Tracer Labs.Tracer Labs is building the future of digital trust. As the parent company of Trust ID and a founding member of DCID, we create self-sovereign identity (SSI) and consent solutions where control follows the user and not the website.Patrick leads a team bringing privacy-first, quantum-resistant identity to Web3, where user consent and data aren't just protected, but unified across platforms. Tracer Labs has replaced invasive device tracking with patent pending tech that gives individuals one login, full control, and real-world rewards—think GDPR and CCPA compliance, higher business conversions, and verified zero-party data. Their aPaaS integrates seamlessly for instant impact, with paid rollouts underway and brand partnerships like Bass Pro Shops and Expedia already in progress. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:17) Who is Patrick Moynihan?(16:16) How can Trust ID be used?(22:00) How are users incentivized to share data?(28:46) Online data protection for kids(33:47) Quantum resistant identity(41:36) Tracer Labs roadmap 

For episode 605 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alexis Yellow, Captain of the Yellow Network.Yellow Network solves the problem of genuinely decentralized trading by allowing participants to swap assets across different exchanges without having to rely on block creation. This brings all parties, exchanges, blockchains, and trading firms together, creating a network of brokerages and allowing for a more efficient trading infrastructure. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Alexis Yellow?(2:32) What is Yellow Network?(10:10) Benefits of trustless networks for traders(15:02) Modularity(17:45) Use-cases(23:57) YELLOW Token(26:00) Yellow Network roadmap(28:46) Developer documentation 

For episode 604 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by the Humatek team.Humatek is a humanitarian technology company uniting blockchain, AI, and SaaS to deliver transparent, accountable, and effective global aid. Its integrated ecosystem—HumaCoin, HumaDash, and HumaClub—connects donors, NGOs, and beneficiaries with real-time verification and measurable outcomes. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:59) Introductions(9:20) Humatek solutions(19:24) Use-cases(25:02) Regulation & Compliance(29:33) HumaCoin(33:43) Future of Humanitarianism(40:35) Humatek website & socials(41:40) Events & Conferences 

For episode 603 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ahmed Rashad, Founder of Perle.Ahmed Rashad is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur who transitioned from offshore oil drilling to become a high-growth tech founder. He currently serves as the Founder of Perle, an AI company focused on building "the foundation of AI," which he launched in February 2024. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:10) Who is Ahmed Rashad?(3:20) What is Perle?(4:10) Perle data training solutions(6:47) Client types(7:42) Client use-cases(15:39) Upcoming announcement(18:48) Website, socials & community(19:40) Future of AI 

For episode 602 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Arjun Bhatnagar the CEO and Founder of Cloaked, a privacy-first tech company revolutionizing the way people control and secure their personal data. As a Forbes Under 30 entrepreneur and a recognized advocate for human-centered privacy innovation, he's led Cloaked to the forefront of zero-knowledge architecture, end-to-end encryption, and identity anonymization. His focus is always on empowering users with true data ownership and bringing ethical, user-controlled privacy into everyday applications.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:03) Who is Arjun Bhatnagar?(4:20) What is Cloaked?(6:22) Importance of data protection & privacy(10:26) Impact of new technologies on data privacy(15:38) Features & Solutions(20:32) Future solutions for users(22:55) Cloaked Hotline 855-752-5625(25:35) How Cloaked encrypts your data(27:58) Cloaked website, socials & community(29:00) Cloaked roadmap

For episode 601 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Adam to discuss $WOLF, the token that fuels Byrrgis, a decentralised app (dapp) that combines automated risk-flagging, human-vetted assets, and curated investment packs into a single, actionable interface. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:10) Who is Adam?(4:10) What is Byrrgis?(6:30) Vetting Process for Packs(8:45) $WOLF Token(13:18) Byrrgis launch date(14:42) BitMart listing(19:55) How Web3 can improve(24:52) Byrrgis & WOLF roadmap(28:52) Website, socials & community 

For episode 600 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by James Stephens, CEO of Krown Technologies.Krown is pioneering scalable quantum blockchain architecture and a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem. With multiple certifications in blockchain analysis, security, and forensic investigation, he brings a rare intersection of technical leadership and a practical, global perspective.  He's been spearheading Krown's growth as the largest self-sustaining blockchain ecosystem, architecting both high-velocity payment solutions and user-centric Web3 platforms—from KrownPay to KrownSocial and an NFT marketplace, all unified by their native coin. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is James Stephens?(3:15) What is Krown?(4:08) What features make Krown unique?(6:42) KrownHub(10:15) DevReleases & community transparency(11:35) Quantum Resistance(13:56) Krown Ecosystem(20:45) KrownPay & KrownSocial(22:25) Krown roadmap(25:33) Krown website, socials & community(26:28) Crypto in 2025 

For episode 599 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Deep Shah, Leading Consumer Business at Gnosis and is part of the Founding team at Gnosis Pay, where he led distribution ahead of the product passing $50 million in payment volume in its first year of operation. Gnosis is building open applications and infrastructure for the new economy. The Gnosis ecosystem is underpinned by the Gnosis Chain, a secure, resilient, and decentralized blockchain that extends Ethereum with lower transaction costs. Gnosis Studios is a product incubator focused on payments, identity, and internet freedom, while GnosisVC is an early-stage investor in projects focused on decentralized infrastructure, real-world assets, and financial rails. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:15) Who is Deep Shah?(5:50) What is Gnosis?(8:30) How has Gnosis evolved over time?(10:15) Gnosis Pay(12:25) Gnosis Wallet & App(15:48) Integrating Stablecoins alongside Fiat(18:05) Stablecoins in 2025(19:32) Gnosis ecosystem(21:35) Gnosis roadmap(23:02) Events & Conferences(23:56) Web3 in Latin America(27:22) Gnosis website, socials & community

For episode 598 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dr. Christian Killer, Head of Research for Acurast. Dr. Christian Killer, Head of Research at Acurast with a PhD in Blockchain Voting, Dr. Killer pioneered novel approaches to decentralizing electoral procedures, advancing the state of voting systems worldwide. His work has been published in top-tier interdisciplinary venues across blockchain, applied cryptography, and information security. At Acurast, he leads cutting-edge research initiatives focused on secure, decentralized computation and privacy-preserving protocols. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:56) Who is Christian Killer?(3:22) What is Acurast?(10:28) How does Acurast work?(12:22) Incentives for users(14:28) Ecosystem use-cases(16:30) Running LLMs on Acurast(18:08) Future of Decentralized Compute(20:30) Acurast roadmap(21:55) Acurast website, socials & community