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Luffa is the next-gen operating system for the creator and fan economy, combining wallets, identity, communication, community, AI, and mini-programs into one seamless experience. Luffa aims to become the ultimate Web3 connector that transforms attention into ownership and connection into commerce. By enabling creators, brands, and fans to participate in a shared, transactable value-driven social network, Luffa bridges digital engagement and real-world value, empowering each stakeholder in the creator ecosystem to achieve growth, retention, and deeper relationships.Michael Liu is the chief technology officer (CTO) of Luffa. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the platform.In the episode, Michael Liu introduces his company's vision for transforming the creator and fan economy. Describing Luffa as the "next-generation operating system" and "ultimate Web3 connector," Michael details how the platform aims to fix the current broken model where value is captured by platforms rather than fans and creators. The core goal is a fundamental shift from attention-based platforms to ownership-based networks, turning creators, fans, and brands into aligned participants in a shared value system where every interaction can become a rewarded asset.Luffa is presented not merely as a social application but as a foundational infrastructure that combines critical Web3 components: a Decentralized ID (DID), a cross-chain wallet, communication communities, and mini-apps into one seamless, programmable layer. The platform integrates AI as its "intelligence core," using it for essential personalization of content and automated workflows based on user-controlled data. Furthermore, AI serves as a critical, multi-layered security measure alongside decentralized protocols to detect potential hacks and hijacks to users' DIDs and digital assets, ensuring a high degree of security and privacy by default, even for Web2 users.The conversation highlights Luffa's key differentiators: user ownership of identity and data, programmability that allows social interaction to trigger transactions, and composability for developers and brands to build mini-apps. The company's monetization approach focuses on working with creators rather than through them. Michael shares early validation, including B2B partners and creators using the platform for membership management and NFTs, noting significant growth with over two million downloads and plans for future fundraising and expansion into key global markets like Korea, African countries, the EU, and the US.About Our GuestMichael Liu — CTO of Luffa, is a cross-disciplinary entrepreneur and technologist with a global track record spanning AI, cybersecurity, energy, and fintech. He previously served as AI Lead at a Global Top 3 energy firm, where he led industrial AI R&D and the commercialization of smart grid intelligence systems.As the Founder of Fam Capital in Silicon Valley, Michael has driven cross-border investments bridging Asia and North America, focusing on deep tech, Bitcoin mining, Web3 infrastructure, and decentralized systems.Holding a background in Electrical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard, he combines technical depth with strategic insight. Michael is also a trusted advisor to global founders, known for his ability to align advanced technologies with scalable business outcomes.To learn more about the project visit Luffa.im, and follow the team on X.

From Wired and Bloomberg to TIME and now Moon Pay, Keith Grossman has had a front-row seat to digital disruption.Grossman explains why tokenization is just the next wave of digitization and why we're entering crypto's golden era.

Gonka is a decentralized network for high-efficiency AI compute, designed to maximize the use of global GPU power for meaningful AI workloads. By eliminating centralized gatekeepers, Gonka provides builders and researchers with permissionless access to compute resources, while rewarding participants through its native token, GNK.David and Daniil Liberman are Los Angeles-based futurists, serial entrepreneurs, investors, ex-Snap directors of Product, founders of ProductScience.ai and Humanism Co. by Libermans Co., as well as the creators of the Gonka protocol. David recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology.Inspired by Bitcoin's ability to build massive, decentralized infrastructure, Gonka aims to unite GPU owners globally to create a transformer-based Proof-of-Work (PoW) network for AI compute. Liberman discusses the inefficiencies of centralized cloud models for GPUs and the critical shift towards specialized hardware like ASICs, drawing parallels to Bitcoin mining's evolution.Liberman explains Gonka's focus on inference over training and how a PoW-based network aligns incentives with hardware providers, fostering greater infrastructure growth compared to Proof-of-Stake networks. He also addresses the current AI market valuations, suggesting that while AI's long-term impact will be immense, some company valuations might be in a bubble, similar to the dot-com era. The conversation highlights the importance of tokenomics that prioritize hardware providers and innovators to accelerate hardware efficiency.Finally, the podcast explores the broader implications of decentralized AI for global competition and individual autonomy. Liberman argues that distributed compute systems are essential for smaller countries and startups to compete against centralized national players. He emphasizes that a PoW-based network prevents artificial inflation of value by linking coin value to the real cost of compute, leading to a healthier ecosystem. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of AI and work, stressing the need for billions of independent, decentralized AIs to prevent wealth and power concentration and ensure a future of abundance.About Our GuestDavid and Daniil began their entrepreneurial path with their siblings, co-founding ventures across computer graphics, finance, and AI. They founded Frank Money, pioneering radical financial transparency, and later launched Kernel AR, which was acquired by Snap the same year. David and Daniil and their siblings signed the Founders Pledge, channeling their economic output into Libermans Co., now valued at $ 400 million, and attracted investments from Marc Andreessen, Josh Kushner, and Arielle Zuckerberg.To learn more about the protocol visit Gonka.AI, and follow the team on X.

Sya Kantor knows why users don't mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience.

Crypto crime is evolving fast — scams have overtaken drugs as the #1 illicit use of crypto in Asia.

From Wall Street trader to Web3 builder.Altius Labs co-founder Annabelle Huang shares how her journey led to building high-performance infrastructure for the next wave of blockchain adoption — and why execution speed matters as much as consensus.

Why is Korea one of the most unique crypto markets in the world?

Most miners sell Bitcoin.

Crypto moves fast.

“The core use case is always going to be financial transactions,” predicts Jeff Feng.Jeff Feng, Co-Founder of Sei Labs, says SEI is built to become the default home for financial apps — from trading to gaming to social.Full interview from Token 2049 Singapore.

Matrixport began during a Bitcoin bear market and has grown into one of Asia's most trusted Bitcoin and crypto infrastructure platforms.In this episode, Cynthia Wu, Matrixport co-founder, shares insights on surviving Bitcoin market cycles, building for long-term blockchain adoption, and how Asia is shaping the next era of Bitcoin-powered finance.

Culture-first crypto is here.

From exotic options at Jane Street to pioneering liquid staking infrastructure on #Solana, Jito Foundation's Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Uhm is helping bridge TradFi and DeFi.

CEO of Trezor Matej Žák explains why open source isn't just a feature — it's a principle.In an industry built on transparency, hiding code behind NDAs makes no sense.Timestamps:00:00 The Open Source Ethos of Bitcoin03:07 Matej Žák's Journey to Trezor06:09 Understanding Hardware Wallets08:50 The Importance of Security in Crypto11:51 The Rise of Crypto Phones and Competition14:55 Educating Newcomers on Self-Custody17:53 The Role of Hardware Wallets in Financial Freedom21:00 Explaining Hardware Wallets to the Uninitiated23:51 The Launch of Trezor Safe 727:07 The Importance of Transparency in Secure Elements29:56 Balancing Convenience and Security33:15 Best Practices for Buying Hardware Wallets#Trezor #trezorwallet #hardwallet #cryptoSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Centralized platforms cheat creators and fans with unfair cuts and hidden talent. YouBallin, on Solana, is a mobile-first platform where Talent participates in competitive events earning from NFTs and brand deals. Fans vote with $YBL tokens and Brands gain authentic engagement with target audiences. Native web2 onboarding and web3 account abstraction ensures mass appeal, targeting the creator economy's growth.Chris Arakelian is the CEO of YouBallin. She recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the platform.In this episode, Chris Arakelian introduced YouBallin as a decentralized, event-driven creator economy built on Solana, aiming to revolutionize the current centralized creator economy. She highlighted the problems with the existing model, including unfair monetization where creators receive very little revenue, algorithmic gatekeeping that prioritizes engagement over genuine talent, and an incentive structure that leaves fans as passive consumers. YouBallin's solution involves a philosophical shift, transforming fans into active owners and stakeholders through a transparent token economy.Arakelian detailed YouBallin's two-phase competitive event model for talent discovery and ownership. In phase one, emerging talents compete to be noticed by established creators ("legends") who vote for free, while fans use YBL tokens to advance wildcard talents. Phase two involves finalists receiving fractionalized NFTs, allowing fans to invest directly in a creator's journey and benefit from her popularity. She emphasized that YouBallin is a multi-sided marketplace targeting emerging talents, engaged fans, mentoring legends, and brands looking for authentic communities, creating a circular rather than extractive economy.She further explained that YouBallin differentiates itself in the Web3 landscape through its core utility, interactive event model, and domain-agnostic approach, supporting various categories beyond just music. Arakelian also introduced "TalentFi," a term for talent finance, which places ownership, instead of algorithms, at the center of discovery, aligning with the crypto ethos of empowering individuals through open and permissionless systems. The YBL token powers all transactions within the platform, fueling scarcity and strengthening participation in this closed-loop economy.About Our GuestChris brings 30 years of agency leadership and marketing communications excellence to YouBallin. Educated as a designer and trained as a client advocate, she's a Growth Engine dedicated to building brands and driving business outcomes. Prior to her appointment as CEO of YouBallin, Chris led Growth for Omnicom's most creative Brand Design Consultancy, Wolff Olins, where she ushered in net new client relationships for both established and emerging brands across a vast Web2 and Web3 landscape including ConcenSys/Metamask, Uber, Instacart, Arbitrum, Robinhood, Bloomberg, Kenvue, BMG, and more.Prior to Omnicom. Chris held senior positions at Consumer centric consultancies where she launched new as well as legacy brands into the world including Wild Turkey, Acuvue, Gillette Venus, and U By Kotex. Building futureproof brands that connect to audiences in an ever changing market is what fuels her passion and drives brand success across categories and geographies.To learn more about the project visit YouBallin.com, and follow the team on X.

Proof of reserves daily.

Can Robinhood become the “financial super duper app”?

From Solana's billion-dollar revenue engine to the rise of stablecoin empires and DATS reshaping access — Hunter Horsley reveals how Bitwise Invest is positioning for the next wave of crypto adoption.

Why is USDT so sticky across emerging markets? Paolo Ardoino explains that Tether doesn't rent distribution — it owns it.

From quantum threats to #Bitcoin on Cardano, U.S. crypto policy, and why crypto needs to chill — Cardano's co-founder Charles Hoskinson breaks it all down.

Eric Tan is the dynamic force heading Silk Development's international sales team in Batumi. As the only Asian at the helm of this global operation, Eric is spearheading innovative sales channels and breaking ground in new markets, bringing unparalleled energy and vision to the real estate landscape.In this episode, we dive into why Batumi is fast becoming the place to be for investors and dreamers alike. Eric shares his insights on what makes this coastal gem a must-visit destination and why now is the time to seize the opportunities it offers.If you think you have what it takes to invest in Batumi, contact Eric directly via Email (eric.tan@silkdevelopment.com) or X (https://x.com/alphalionbrah). Get a pre-sale offer at silktowers.com/btc.About Silk DevelopmentSince 2005, Silk Development has been shaping the future of real estate with its legendary developments that combine international standards and the essence of where it is. With 20 years on the market, it has successfully completed 10 major projects and made over $1.3 billion in investments.From world-class architecture to seamless integration with nature, every Silk Development development is a masterclass in quality, innovation, and sustainability. We collaborate with world-class architects and design studios to develop spaces that respect the soul of their place - enhancing lifestyle as well as landscape.Part of the ecosystem, Silk Hospitality manages a wide range of hotels, casinos, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, and wellness centers across Georgia. From luxury stays to fine dining, vibrant nightlife, and relaxing wellness experiences, it brings world-class service and local charm to every destination, enhancing lifestyle and leisure.Driven by a passion for excellence, we keep our standards of construction, safety, and environmental stewardship at their highest. For us, every project is not just a building - it's an experience that inspires.To learn more about the project visit silktowers.com/BTC, and follow the team on X or LinkedIn.

The same incentive to the players who just want a token for a token that they know and they care about, and then the developer does five minutes of work instead of five months of work. Okay? So it's, we're taking something that works here and something that works here, and we're making a baby, all right, it's, it's this idea doesn't, doesn't exist in its full form.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Open Game Protocol03:04 Token Distribution and Game Ecosystems06:06 Game Developers and User Engagement08:47 Innovative Advertising in Gaming12:05 Real-World Applications and Success Stories15:14 Future of Game Tokens and Ecosystems18:13 Conclusion and Vision for Open Game Protocol21:30 Navigating Competition and Market Dynamics24:10 The Future of Game Tokens and Utility27:23 Creating Value for Developers and Players30:42 Disrupting the App Store Monopoly34:29 Building a Decentralized Distribution Network39:06 Scaling from Indie to AAA GamesSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Ever been misled by glowing online restaurant reviews?

“We're gonna start seeing strategic compute reserves — like digital oil. Treasuries hoarding compute credits across networks like Aethir Cloud, ready to convert when needed," says Aethir's CEO Dan Wang.

“We thought — why not make trading a sport?”

The fastest-growing Bitcoin app isn't even built on Bitcoin. Justin Wang (@dappiokeeper) is building on Solana — and Bitcoiners are starting to notice.Hosted by @_dsencil | Powered by @ZeusNetworkHQWatch the full interview here.#bitcoin #solana #cryptoSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

From the Army Reserves to crypto swaps, @georgelennox_ shares how he found purpose building at @SideShiftAI. Great chat with @_dsencil & @FrederickMunawa at @WebX_Asia on decentralization, user experience, and real-world utility. Watch the full interview here.Timestamps:00:00 The Evolution of Trust in Crypto04:33 Journey into the Crypto Space05:57 Understanding Sideshift's Role08:46 Navigating Regulatory Challenges10:59 Developer Insights and Community Engagement15:09 Leveraging Technical Skills in Crypto17:07 Perceptions of Crypto in the Media19:59 The Evolution of Crypto Engagement21:18 Real-World Utility in Crypto23:36 Token Listing and Market Trends26:21 Transaction Volume Insights29:10 Competitive Landscape in Crypto Exchanges31:41 The Future of Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges33:16 User Demographics and Engagement Strategies36:37 Navigating Regulatory Challenges#crypto #tokensSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Japan's cautious approach to crypto might actually be its biggest advantage.Levi Hinson (@WebX_Asia speaker team) joins @graminitha1 & @FrederickMunawa to talk ETFs, taxes, and the coming TradFi–crypto merger.Timestamps:00:00 The Japanese Investment Landscape03:06 Transitioning from TradFi to Crypto05:57 Japan's Regulatory Approach to Crypto09:03 Key Speakers and Panels at the Conference11:49 Taxation and Regulatory Framework for Crypto14:50 Future of Crypto ETFs in Japan#Japan #crypto #tradfi Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Bitcoin isn't just something to hold anymore.@theTNetwork is making it usable — letting BTC power lending, trading, and yield across DeFi ecosystems like Ethereum, Sui, and Solana.@saprophetik on bringing real utility to Bitcoin with @graminitha1 & @FrederickMunawa.Watch the full interview here.Timestamps:03:02 Threshold Labs and Its Mission06:01 Understanding TBTC: The Bitcoin Wrapper09:09 Threshold Cryptography Explained11:57 Bitcoin's Role in DeFi and Its Challenges14:54 Adoption Metrics and User Base of TBTC17:49 Threshold's Business Model and Revenue Generation20:02 Governance and Community Structure of Threshold22:58 Future Roadmap and Institutional Focus26:11 Market Perspectives and Bitcoin's Future27:06 Getting Involved with Threshold#Treshold #crypto #Bitcoin #TBTC #DeFiSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Justin Sun, founder of Tron DAO and advisor to BitTorrent & HTX, sits down with David Sencil for a wide-ranging interview covering:- Why Tron dominates stablecoin traffic and his views on Google, JPMorgan & new competitors- His personal journey into SPACE and why humanity's future is multi-planetary- Why perpetual futures trading (perps) represents the next wave of blockchain innovation- How digital asset treasuries (DATs) may outpace ETFs and reshape institutional adoption- The battle between Asia and the US as crypto's growth hubsAn unfiltered look at Justin Sun's vision for crypto's future - from the blockchain trenches to outer space.Watch the full video now and drop your thoughts in the comments.Download the Bitcoin.com Wallet - secure, self-custodial, and user-friendly by design.#JustinSun #Tron #crypto #asia #USSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Bitcoin.com's Director of Engineering Andreas Larson joins Graham and David to unpack how the Bitcoin.com Wallet evolved from Cordova to fully native, why custom backends make decentralized UX feel instant, how the team chooses new chains (hint: tooling wins), and what's next: MPC wallets, biometric onboarding, and fewer approvals. We also cover the VERSE rewards program - cashback on-chain - and staking VERSE to earn tBTC yield.Watch the full video now and drop your thoughts in the comments.Download the Bitcoin.com Wallet - secure, self-custodial, and user-friendly by design.Timestamps:00:00 The Challenges of Self-Custody Wallets02:59 Andreas Larsson's Journey into Crypto05:50 Building the Bitcoin.com Wallet08:47 Evolution of the Bitcoin.com Wallet11:48 User Experience and Rewards in the Wallet14:58 Multi-Chain Integration and Future Prospects18:10 The Future of Self-Custody Wallets and Crypto#crypto #selfcustody Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

From poker pro ➝ Airbnb engineer ➝ to running a $4B crypto fund — @hosseeb drops insights that punch hard.At @WebX_Asia, @_dsencil & @graminitha1 sat down with the Dragonfly GP to break down:• The real reason stablecoins are exploding

Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser joins Graham and David for a fast, candid chat on:- Getting tipped ~$5 on Reddit and falling down the Bitcoin rabbit hole- Tokyo meetups → an email from Roger → joining Bitcoin.com in 2017- Rebranding “back to orange” while staying multi-chain- Rewards that reduce onboarding friction and actually get people using crypto- Wallet roadmap: better rates, lower fees, exploring more efficient trading- Privacy flows (Zano, fUSD) for everyday spending without oversharing- Where the action is across Asia and MENATry the Bitcoin.com Wallet to start your journey and earn rewards as you onboard.Watch the full video now and drop your thoughts in the comments.#Bitcoin #Reddit #Zano Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Left Ethereum. Flamed the roadmap. Helped Solana scale.@_dsencil catches up with @mresnick22 on why he ditched ETH core dev, why L2s “leech the protocol,” and how he became the baddie they needed.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Max Reznick and His Role03:11 Max's Journey into Crypto and Blockchain05:56 Frustrations with Ethereum's Development09:00 Transitioning from Ethereum to Solana12:01 Dynamic Market-Based Inflation Rates Proposal14:49 Challenges and Future of SolanaWatch the full interview here.#L2s #ETH #SolanaSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

Alex Svanevik (@ASvanevik ), CEO of @nansen_ai, sat down with @salss_666 to talk about:- Why Asia matters- Custodial v. self-custody- Nansen's “X-ray vision” on-chain- Where we are in the cycle- And more#Nansen #Asia #crypto Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

“We are the swap. 1inch is the swap,” says Sergej Kunz.1inch CEO Sergej Kunz joins David Sencil to discuss 1inch's evolution from a simple DEX aggregator into a full-on marketplace. Kunz shares why 1inch is more than just gas-less swaps and cross-chain liquidity.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Oneinch and Its Core Product02:52 Innovation and Expansion in DeFi06:05 Partnerships and Market Dynamics08:47 The Future of DeFi vs. TradFi11:57 Launch on Solana and New Features14:55 Liquidity and Market Fragmentation17:46 Bitcoin Integration and Future OutlookFull interview.

Arrests. Ads bans. A move to the desert.@_dsencil catches up with @maplesyrupsuckr to talk about running bitcoin.com through chaos — and what it takes to survive in crypto's trenches.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:03 Transition to CEO and Challenges Faced05:51 Relocation to Dubai and Crypto Regulations09:06 Overview of Bitcoin.com Products11:57 User Acquisition and Marketing Strategies15:07 Concerns About Advertising and Regulation18:03 The Future of Bitcoin and Quantum Risks20:52 Excitement in the Crypto Space and Lending OpportunitiesWatch the full interview here.#Bitcoin #crypto #quantumSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

“After stablecoins and gambling proved crypto's first two PMFs, AI is lined up as the third. Join @_dsencil and @mattyryze for a deep dive on this game-changing shift. watch the full interview here”#PMF #AI #stablecoins Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

How do you measure a Web3 community?

Why can't legacy databases keep up with Web3's explosion?

“We're responsible for 7–8 % of Solana blocks & close to 5 % of Ethereum blocks…”But that's only the tip of the iceberg. In this full interview, Figment CEO @loriengabel breaks down:• How institutional staking really works (and why it matters)• What's coming in U.S. regulatory clarity (spoiler: 60-day countdown)• His four-decade journey from Canada's first ISPs to crypto infrastructureHosted by @FrederickMunawa ▶️ Watch the full interview here #Canada #crypto #ETHSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

What if your crypto could work for you…without ever selling?@FrederickMunawa sits down with @m_at_anvil to explore how Anvil Protocol is:• Enabling on-chain collateral for POS payments• Powering permissionless letters of credit• Unlocking fast, transparent loans & casino markers• Earning yield without forced liquidationWatch the full interview here#POS #casino #cryptoSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

“How is it still 50% of your remittance in fees?"