Podcast appearances and mentions of brandon zemp

For episode 660 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Esra Ozturk, Head of Product at Luffa. Luffa is a next‑generation social operating system for the fan economy, giving creators ownership over their communities while allowing fans to turn attention into tangible value. The platform unifies wallet, messaging, loyalty, and engagement in a decentralized environment: fans earn rewards for actions like chatting, tipping, minting tokens, joining “SuperGroups,” and completing quests—forming a living fan graph with real‑world worth. Luffa emphasizes privacy and security: it is built with end‑to‑end enc ryption and zero centralized backups, and supports mnemonic‑based registration without requiring phone or email. Luffa runs on Endless Protocol, a decentralized AI‑enabled Web3 infrastructure. In 2025, Endless Web3 Genesis Cloud raised $110 million, reaching a $1 billion post‑money valuation. In the broader ecosystem, Luffa is positioned as a core application within Endless, helping bring community, creator tools, and interaction to life on top of the protocol.

For episode 659 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Vijit Katta, CEO & Co-founder of Tria. Vijit Katta is the CEO and Co-founder of Tria, with over a decade of experience across entrepreneurship, commercial strategy, and early-stage investing. He built Polygon's in-house accelerator, funding early-stage projects; founded a healthtech startup in Austria, and led commercial strategy for multiple 9-figure portfolios at GSK and AstraZeneca; he holds a CS degree from BITS Pilani and an MBA from INSEAD. Tria is a self-custodial neobank that unifies spending, trading, and earning across all chains — without bridges, gas, or custodians. Built for both humans and AI, Tria makes money programmable, enabling anyone or any agent to transact natively on-chain. Powered by its interoperability layer, BestPath AVS, Tria abstracts away the complexity of crypto to deliver instant, global, and autonomous finance. 

For episode 658 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joe Rey & Oliver Fuselier of POPOLOGY.POPOLOGY® is the 21st century approach to media education and Citizen Journalism. A platform to aggregate all of your social portals, into a streaming and monetizable POPcast®, on the blockchain. Democratized internet broadcasting is POPOLOGY® Networks. You can even select your favorite fortune 500 brands to place into your curated media stream, called POPmercial® Sponsorships. Create, and earn POPtoken™ with a timeline of curated video assets from every indexing platform, up to 25 membership platforms into one robust restful API is the POPsphere™ workspace. Pinpoint your popularity, powered by artificial intelligence, and build a monetizable audience on your self-expression.

For episode 657 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jack Cameron, Co-founder of CreatorFi.Jack Cameron is the Chief Business Officer and Chief Growth Officer at CreatorFi, where he leads growth strategy and develops brand partnerships across the creator economy. A serial entrepreneur with experience founding two companies, he brings deep media-industry expertise shaped by his work at WPP Media. Jack's background in scaling media solutions and navigating complex brand ecosystems informs his role in building CreatorFi's market presence and shaping its commercial vision. CreatorFi by Insomnia Labs is a fintech IP platform focused on advancing creative IP holders and unique opportunities for media financiers. By partnering with content creator companies, music catalog owners, and UGC developer studios in Roblox and Fortnite, CreatorFi provides direct access to creative IP cash flows in digital IP platforms such as YouTube, Roblox, Fortnite, and music.

For episode 656 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Adam Liposky, Co-Founder and CEO of Canopy Network.Adam is creating an auto-scaling Layer 1 designed to make launching and growing blockchains as simple as deployment. Before Canopy, Adam helped scale Pocket Network into a top decentralized infrastructure protocol, onboarding 40 plus chains and growing the network to over a billion daily relays. He previously founded and exited NachoNodes, a high-performance staking operation, and later led ecosystem growth at Moonbeam during one of the toughest market cycles.

For episode 655 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Annalea Sanders, Co-President and Board Officer for the Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC).The BSSC-Blockchain Security Standards Council-is the leading authority in blockchain security—setting the standards that power trust and confidence.When industry experts discuss blockchain security, not many consider nodes, but they should. If a node doesn't operate correctly, then the risks permeate and impact the whole network, and its users. As a result, experts are placing more importance on node operation standards as a critical part of blockchain industry standards. 

For episode 654 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jason Dehni of BlackOpal.BlackOpal is an on-chain asset management and payments platform bridging investment-grade yield with emerging market receivables. The problem they're solving is twofold: High-quality merchants in emerging markets pay above-market premiums for working capital, not because they're risky, but because legacy banking is expensive, slow, and opaque. Meanwhile, institutional capital in developed markets is starved for low-risk emerging market yield.BlackOpal specializes in credit card receivables, underwriting based on historical and real time transactions, and acquiring them via short-duration True Sale structures. Credit risk is further minimized through repayment by AA+ counterparties like Visa and Mastercard, resulting in near zero credit default. Currency risk is hedged via Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs). ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:51) Who is Jason Dehni?(3:03) What is Black Opal?(6:15) Gemstone vs. LiquidStone II(8:27) User protection & transparency(10:43) What makes Black Opal unique?(13:15) Where are Black Opal's products available?(15:04) Future opportunities in the Digital Asset market(19:35) Tokenization in the near future(23:50) Black Opal roadmap 2026(25:49) Events & conferences(27:08) Black Opal website & socials 

For episode 653 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erik Balsbaugh, Executive Director of Open Frontier and Board Member Austin Campbell.Open Frontier is on a mission to promote responsible financial innovation while ensuring strong regulatory guardrails, countering Wall Street and big tech, and stopping bad actors. Finance is evolving, and progressive voices need a seat at the table.

For episode 652 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Justin Havins, the DeFi Ecosystem Lead for Katana Network.Katana puts users first: delivering higher real yields through concentrated liquidity, redistributed chain revenue, and productive bridged assets.

For episode 651 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Andrew Sobko, CEO of Argentum AI, an Enterprise level ready AI-powered compute marketplace.Andrew Sobko is a serial entrepreneur with a background in building transformative marketplaces. He founded one of the fastest-growing companies in America, recognized by the Financial Times and honored by Goldman Sachs' Builders & Innovators award. Andrew has raised over $200 million from leading global investors including Sequoia Capital, Brookfield, and others. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) SUMSUB(0:44)  Introduction(0:53) Who is Andrew Sobko?(5:50) Argentum Marketplace(9:28) Advantages of Argentum(13:58) Trust & validation for Argentum clients(14:37) SUMSUB(16:00) Argentum Token(18:50) How to contribute compute(19:42) Future of Enterprise AI(22:05) Argentum roadmap for 2026(25:03) Events & conferences(25:30) Website & socials 

For episode 650 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kyle Sonlin, President of the Global Settlement Network.Global Settlement's blockchain allows for payments, tokenization and stablecoin solutions to empower financial institutions and governments to integrate blockchain and digital assets into their business in a secure, compliant, and interoperable way—all in one place. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) SUMSUB(0:44) Introduction(1:18) Who is Kyle Sonlin?(3:26) What is Global Settlement Network?(8:26) Importance of stablecoins in the future(10:53) Friction points in TradFi(11:37) SUMSUB(12:04) Is Quantum a threat to Crypto?(13:30) Global Settlement Network at Blockchain Futurist(15:34) How to contact GSN 

For episode 649 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Phil Wirtjes, CEO of Enclave Global, the Cayman regulated trading platform of Enclave Markets.Enclave Markets is an institutional-grade, fully encrypted exchange (FEX) for digital assets that combines the best parts of centralized and decentralized finance. The platform is built entirely within a secure enclave that prevents front-running and data leakage. Traders can access the platform directly or through their qualified custodian or prime broker. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:04) Who is Phil Wirtjes?(7:38) Enclave tech stack & solutions(12:19) One-click strategies for Institutional traders(14:25) Global institutional traders(17:48) Demand for liquidity & trade execution(20:14) Alpha Strategies(23:53) Future of Private Trading Infrastructure(26:44) Privacy coins(28:36) Enclave roadmap for 2026(31:00) Events & conferences(33:21) Enclave website & socials 

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 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 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 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