Podcast appearances and mentions of brandon zemp

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 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 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 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 

 For episode 597 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Billy Luedtke, Founder of Intuition.Intuition is an open social information protocol that provides better information about the things people interact with online. Through empowering the creation and use of open information, Intuition helps applications and their users more reliably navigate our exponential world.Billy Luedtke has been building at the frontier of emerging tech for more than a decade, since Bitcoin in 2012 and Ethereum in March 2014. After launching EY's blockchain consulting practice, he spent over five years at ConsenSys shaping critical pieces of the Ethereum ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:16) Who is Billy Luedtke?(8:44) Mission of Intuition(12:10) AI use-cases & applications(18:03) Decentralizing identity & data(22:42) Incentivization through TRUST Token(26:00) Intuition use-cases(33:20) Intuition Roadmap(35:50) Intuition website, socials & community 

For episode 596 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Austin Ballard, Partnerships Manager for Offchain Labs.Offchain Labs has built a suite of products for developers, businesses, and individuals to harness the full potential of Ethereum technology. They continue to research and build accessible solutions for those seeking to integrate and innovate using their transformative technology. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:05) Who is Austin Ballard?(3:50) What is Offchain Labs?(5:27) Use-cases(7:38) Future of Ethereum(12:15) How DeFi on Bitcoin is impacting Web3(15:53) AI, Stablecoins, Gaming and more(19:49) Offchain Labs socials & community 

For episode 595 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Debra Nita, Associate Director & Head of Growth at YAP Global.YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that works with meaningful companies and organisations in the cryptocurrency, decentralised finance (DeFi) and web3 sector to build their brand through impactful storytelling. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:57) Who is Debra Nita?(2:47) What is YAP Global?(4:38) How to handle crisis management?(9:02) How companies can craft narratives in Web3(11:15) What makes YAP Global unique?(14:05) Importance of Founder lead thought leadership(17:04) YAP Global at Permissionless(19:32) Contact YAP Global

For episode 594 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Martin of Codebase, Avalanche’s flagship incubator, which is a launchpad for testing ideas, building products and scaling your Web3 Startup. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:30) Who is Michael Martin?(4:35) What is Codebase?(13:28) Codebase at Permissionless(16:48) RWAs on Avalanche(22:16) Learn more about Codebase & Avalanche

For episode 593 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Josh Tobkin, Co-Founder & CEO of Supra.Web3 needs faster, more secure, more decentralized blockchain infrastructure. That's what Supra is building. With 5+ years of R&D and a series of technical breakthroughs, Supra is building native cross-chain solutions to help your smart contracts and blockchain apps work better. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:32) Who is Josh Tobkin?(4:48) What is Supra?(7:40) Supra use-cases(19:06) Oracles & Automation on Supra (22:43) Supra website & socials 

For episode 592 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures.Alumni Ventures is one of the most active venture firms in the world, making startup investing more accessible for individuals and empowering Founders with strategic capital and support. They back bold innovation and believe that venture is for more than just institutions, but also for people who want to shape the future.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:05) Who is Mike Collins? (10:17) Alumni Ventures explained(21:02) Compound Investing(25:28) Bitcoin as an asset(31:38) Token deals vs equity(36:05) Regulations & Policy(38:44) Alumni Ventures website & contact

For episode 591 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Violet Abtahi, Founder & CEO of Platonic. Violet Abtahi is a serial entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience in finance and blockchain technology. Under her leadership, Platonic is building enterprise-grade Layer‑1 blockchain infrastructure that bridges traditional and public blockchain ecosystems to enable secure, scalable issuance and distribution of real-world assets.  She also co-founded Enya Labs and Boba Network and has been recognized on Forbes' 40 Under 40 list for her impact in fintech. Violet is passionate about creating inclusive, privacy-first global financial systems that unlock abundance and human connection. Learn more about how Platonic is shaping the future of blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization by visiting platonic.io and connecting on X ( https://x.com/Platonic_io). ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:56) Who is Violet Abtahi?(5:26) Connecting Humanity with Infrastructure(7:00) What is Platonic?(12:52) Tokenizing Real World Assets(25:36) Platonic Use-cases(34:04) Platonic Roadmap(35:58) Platonic website, socials & community 

For episode 590 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jeff Handler, CCO of OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform delivering real-world asset-backed yield on USDC, USDT, and EURC. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:08) Who is Jeff Handler?(4:12) Importance of Yield-based Stablecoins(7:10) Typical clients(11:03) Stablecoin Yield use-cases in Colombia(15:22) Impact of the Genius Act(17:47) Future of RWAs in Finance(21:54) Onboarding for Clients(24:18) APIs & GraphQL(24:37) OpenTrade Roadmap(26:28) Events & Conferences(27:12) OpenTrade website & socials

For episode 589 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Co-founder Matt Carr for a part 2 discussion on QCI Partners, an investment advisory firm specializing in alternative investments and digital assets. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:03) Launch of Hedge Fund(3:22) Derivatives & Options in Crypto(6:58) Published Pricing Model(11:33) Treasury Companies buying Crypto(14:40) Yield-bearing Digital Assets(18:40) Crypto in Retirement Portfolios(20:08) Crypto Legislation & Policy(22:26) Will institutions change Crypto market dynamics?(28:15) Crypto in Las Vegas(30:26) QCI Roadmap & Website

For episode 588 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joël Valenzuela, core member of Dash DAO. We discuss the objectives of Dash DAO and Dash Pay in 2025, the future of crypto payments, the Digital Cash Network, Free State Project and much more! ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is Joël Valenzuela?(5:50) Dash in 2025(10:06) Living off Dash and Crypto(12:02) Future of Crypto payments(17:33) Digital Cash Network(27:50) Free State Project(38:28) Dash DAO Roadmap(42:15) Joël & Dash on social media

For episode 587 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Bryce Ferguson, Co-founder & CEO of Turnkey.Turnkey provides secure, scalable, and programmable crypto infrastructure for embedded wallets and onchain transaction automation. Turnkey provides low-level wallet infrastructure primitives that can be mixed, matched, and configured for any use case.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:03) Who is Bryce Ferguson?(3:56) What is Turnkey?(7:16) Modernization of Crypto Wallets(10:12) Turnkey Solutions(13:23) Use-cases(14:50) AI Agents & Crypto Wallets(18:26) Crypto Policy(25:05) Turnkey Roadmap(27:02) Contact Turnkey 

For episode 586 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Daniel Morosan, Business Development Director at Massa.  Massa is a new Layer 1 that takes decentralization further than most blockchains, from the contract logic to the frontend.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Daniel Morosan?(2:52) What is Massa?(5:27) Evolution of Decentralization(10:25) How does DeWeb work?(11:48) DeWeb process(12:57) Autonomous Dapps(15:23) Will everything get Decentralized?(18:42) Risks of Web3 becoming more Centralized(21:28) $MAS Token(22:26) Use-cases(24:03) Massa Roadmap(25:56) Massa website, socials & community 

For episode 585 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by David Byrne, Founder of Daiko, a Web3-powered pet-tech platform combining real-world pet care with blockchain rewards.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is David Byrne?(6:23) Daiko App(9:00) How does the Daiko Leash work?(10:58) Daiko Token(13:19) Future Tech for Pet Interaction(14:43) Gamification(18:58) Daiko community(19:55) Daiko App & Leash launch coming(23:54) Events & Conferences(25:14) Daiko website, socials & community 

For episode 584 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Péter W. Szabó, Founder of Tengr.ai, an image generation AI, which is now developing sophisticated AI systems that serve as professional partners for business and creative applications with a privacy-by-design approach. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:08) Who is Péter W. Szabó?(10:25) What makes Tengr AI unique?(14:18) Tengr AI use-cases(17:14) Capital raise plans(19:38) Pricing tiers(27:20) Future of Gen AI(34:42) Tengr AI roadmap(36:00) AI events & conferences(37:19) Website, socials & community

For episode 583 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Stefan Avram, Co-founder and CCO of WunderGraph, the world’s most widely adopted open-source GraphQL Federation solution. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Stefan Avram?(2:59) Tinder for Founders(3:26) What is Wundergraph?(5:20) GraphQL(5:52) Use-cases(7:44) Typical Customer(10:33) Expansion plan for Wundergraph(11:56) Tips & Advice to Founders(16:02) Wundergraph Roadmap(20:49) Wundergraph website, socials & community

For episode 582 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Diego Gutierrez, Chairman & Co-Founder of Rootstock, the world's most secure smart contracts platform, built on Bitcoin. The Rootstock blockchain enables EVM-compatible smart contracts designed for building a freer, fairer, and more decentralized world. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:30) Who is Diego Gutierrez?(3:34) Bitcoin in Argentina(8:28) Rootstock in 2025(13:13) Bitcoin DeFi(20:02) Rootstock at Permissionless(22:34) Website, socials & community

For episode 581 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alexei Zamyatin, Co-founder of BOB. BOB combines the security of Bitcoin with the DeFi innovation of Ethereum, creating the best place to build and earn yield with BTC. BOB is an optimistic rollup with ZK proofs on Ethereum secured by billions of dollars of staked Bitcoin, serviced by a hybrid BitVM bridge for native BTC integration. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is Alexei Zamyatin?(3:55) What is BOB?(6:44) Hybrid BitVM(12:02) 1-click Bitcoin interactions(17:44) Partnerships(19:34) Future of BitcoinFi(25:33) Developer Documentation(28:38) BOB Roadmap(31:38) BOB website, socials & community

For episode 580 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Itay LaorTOMI is creating a freer, more open internet for all. It’s a next-gen chat and wallet for seamless conversational payments. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:10) Who is Itay Laor?(3:12) What is TOMI?(5:30) TOMI App Launch(9:32) How does TOMI messaging payments work?(12:08) Privacy on the TOMI App(13:43) Mini-app Marketplace on TOMI(16:40) TOMI Crypto Wallet(18:16) Superapps(23:50) TOMI Roadmap(28:03) How to download the TOMI App

For episode 579 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Eran Barak, CEO of Shielded Technologies, an emerging engineering company pioneering privacy-enhancing, decentralized technologies designed for real-world compatibility. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:38) Genius Act(3:52) Who is Eran Barak?(5:36) What is Shielded Technologies?(5:50) Midnight Network(13:29) Merging Web2 into Web3(16:27) Shielded & Midnight at Permissionless(17:46) Website, socials & community

For episode 578 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Brian Perks to discuss Five By Five.Five By Five (5x5) is on a mission to democratize access to high-quality data by creating the world's most trusted data organization. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:03 | Who is Brian Perks?1:48 | Origins of 5x55:43 | Identity Graph11:11 | 5x5 Products & Services13:21 | Use-cases17:37 | Dead Internet Theory25:05 | User Data Ownership & Compensation32:10 | Data and AI Models35:00 | 5x5 Roadmap

For episode 577 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Brendon Sedo, Contributor at Core DAO, the PoS layer for Bitcoin, enabling the first implementation of Self-Custodial Bitcoin staking while supporting a fully EVM-compatible BTCfi ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:30) Who is Brendon Sedo?(3:38) Supporting Founders and their ventures(11:15) Can Bitcoin sustain DeFi?(15:38) Core DAO in 2025(19:13) Website, socials & community

For episode 576 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marvin Bertin, Co-founder & CEO of Maestro.Marvin has been an entrepreneur in crypto since 2020, building blockchain infrastructure and financial products to usher in on-chain global finance. Previously, he was a research engineer in the AI and biotech industry. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:58) Who is Marvin Bertin?(3:31) What is Maestro?(6:27) Infrastructure of Crypto in United States(11:58) Maestro solutions & use-cases(16:03) Future of Bitcoin in Finance(21:00) Abstraction(24:57) Developer Hub(27:36) Maestro Roadmap(29:17) Events & Conferences(29:47) Maestro website, socials & community 

For episode 575 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Laura Inamedinova, Chief Ecosystem Officer for Gate.com. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Laura Inamedinova?(5:10) What is Smart Capital investing in?(10:05) What makes a startup stand out to VCs?(15:26) Advice to Women in Web3(17:48) Crypto Market in 2025(27:41) Laura’s 2025 agenda(29:17) Laura’s socials

For episode 574 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by JB (Jeremy Berrington), Chief Strategy Officer for SCRIB3, The leading crypto-native marketing and communications agency while at Permissionless 4. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction0:32 | Who is Jeremy Berrington?2:35 | What is SCRIB3?4:30 | What PR mistakes do Founders often make?8:10 | Narrative strategy in Web310:56 | New verticals for SCRIB312:29 | RAPID FIRE SESSION

For episode 573 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mark Rydon, Co-founder of Aethir while at Permissionless 4. Aethir provides secure, cost-effective access to enterprise grade GPUs around the world. Accelerate growth and get closer to the edge with Aethir's distributed cloud compute infrastructure. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction0:50 | Who is Mark Rydon?6:45 | What is Aethir?12:38 | Compute Incentivization16:18 | Demand for Compute18:30 | Aethir at Permissionless20:30 | Aethir website, socials & community21:19 | RAPID FIRE SESSION

For episode 572 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Allen Ng, Co-founder & CEO of Everest Ventures Group, one of APAC’s largest and most active Web3 product builders and publishers, with over 200 engineers and 10+ million users. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction0:45 | Who is Allen Ng?2:36 | Everest Ventures Group explained4:33 | Use-cases8:38 | AI & Web3 in Asia13:22 | Future of AI19:05 | Everest Ventures Group at Permissionless22:17 | RAPID FIRE SESSION

For episode 571 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Nemil Dalal, Head of Coinbase Developer Platform and one of the founding engineers of USDC. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is Nemil Dalal?(2:44) Origins of USDC(4:38) Excitement around Stablecoins & USDC(7:23) Agentic Commerce(11:17) Coinbase Developer Platform(14:00) Embedded Wallets(17:08) Institutional interest in Web3(20:41) Coinbase Developer Platform Roadmap

For episode 570 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kenneth Shek, the Project Lead of Animoca Brands' Moca Network, which is building a decentralized digital identity infrastructure that unifies identity, assets and data across platforms.  ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:36) Who is Kenneth Shek?(1:22) What is Moca Network?(3:45) Digital ID & Credentials(5:50) Moca Use-cases(9:20) Types of identity onchain(11:30) Moca Network at Permissionless(13:11) Moca Network website, socials & community(13:44) RAPID FIRE SESSION

For episode 569 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Richard Jones, CEO of Bitline.Bitline is the only industry provider enabling direct access to casino chips from cryptocurrency and digital asset holdings in physical casino environments. Under his leadership, Bitline is revolutionizing the way digital assets are utilized, offering seamless liquidity for crypto holders in just minutes—without triggering taxable events. Bitline's innovative platform is set to transform casino gaming experiences globally, empowering users to access and transact with their digital assets effortlessly and securely. Richard's vision for financial inclusivity and real-world blockchain applications is positioning Bitline as a leader at the intersection of cryptocurrency and gaming. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:24) Who is Richard Jones?(6:00) What is Bitline?(13:42) How does Bitline work?(16:47) Crypto for Casino Chips Process(21:52) TRM Labs partnership(23:10) Future of Crypto and Gambling Industry(27:22) Legislation around Crypto Gambling and Casinos(29:15) Bitline Internationally(30:17) Bitline Roadmap(31:33) Bitline website, socials & community 

For episode 567 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joe Andrews, Co-founder & President of Aztec. Aztec is a fully programmable private ZK-rollup on Ethereum enabling developers to create decentralized applications with encryption and scale.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Joe Andrews?(4:03) Aztec in 2025(6:00) Aztec Roadmap(8:05) Aztec's role in Privacy Onchain(12:50) Aztec ecosystem applications(16:30) Balancing Privacy and Compliance Onchain(20:40) Future of Privacy(23:45) Events & Conferences in 2025(24:35) Aztec website, socials & community