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For episode 739 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by David Lucatch, the Chair of nGRND, the Gold Protocol that converts stranded in-ground gold into liquid, reward-bearing digital assets, without extraction or environmental cost. David brings 40+ years of global entrepreneurial experience to this moment. He was an early architect of eCommerce payment infrastructure in Canada during Web1, built an AI/ML-powered engagement platform used by over 200 million people in Web2, and has spent Web3 at the intersection of blockchain, digital identity, and real-world asset tokenisation. He's a Forbes Business Council member, Rolling Stone Culture Council member, NY Emmy-nominated Executive Producer, and part of a team that holds a Guinness World Record in the online space.

For episode 738 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sergii Gerasymovych, the Co-Founder and CEO of EZ Blockchain, a bootstrapped data center and computing infrastructure company he founded in 2017. He pioneered flare gas Bitcoin mining, invented the world's first mobile immersion cooling mining container, and is now transitioning his infrastructure to power AI workloads. Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe. Speaker at Bitcoin 2021 and 2022 Conferences. Featured in Bitcoin Magazine and CoinDesk. 

For episode 737 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jesse Shrader, CEO & Co-founder of Amboss, where they are building the backbone for enterprise Lightning adoption and decentralized finance through several key initiatives.

Angela Strange speaks with Dileep Thazhmon, founder and CEO of Jeeves, about building a global financial operating system for enterprises across Latin America using stablecoins and AI. The conversation covers the challenges of building localized financial infrastructure across 25 countries, from regulation and payments to underwriting and compliance. They also discuss why stablecoin adoption is accelerating in Latin America, and how AI is helping Jeeves scale billions in payment volume while automating underwriting, customer support, reconciliation, and KYB workflows.   Resources: Follow Dileep Thazhmon on X: https://x.com/thazhmon Follow Angela Strange on X: https://x.com/astrange Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For episode 736 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Beau Turner, CEO of Abundant Mines, a vertically integrated, U.S. based Bitcoin mining and hosting company built on transparency, uptime, and investor trust.They help individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and business owners transform their portfolios through Bitcoin-denominated cash flow, with full ownership of their hardware, institutional-grade reporting, and the same tax benefits that used to be reserved for insiders and specialists. 

For episode 735 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Bobby Shell of Voltage, an enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure platform that specializes in "Lightning-as-a-Service" (LaaS). It allows businesses, fintechs, and financial institutions to easily set up, manage, and scale Bitcoin and Lightning Network nodes without the burden of maintaining physical servers.

For episode 734 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Morgan Lekstrom, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Streamex. He is a seasoned mining executive and corporate strategist with over 17 years of experience building and transforming resource companies. As Chairman and Co-Founder of Streamex, he brings deep expertise in capital markets, strategic M&A, and commodities to guide the company's vision of tokenizing real-world assets. Morgan recently served as CEO of NexMetals Mining Corp., where he led the redevelopment of critical metals projects in Botswana with backing from a US$150 million letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.  

For episode 733 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Wasim Ahmad, CEO of Vault12. Vault12 is a non-custodial crypto security and digital inheritance platform. It enables cryptocurrency owners to protect and back up their wallet seed phrases, private keys, and digital assets (like NFTs) by distributing encrypted data shards across a decentralized network of trusted friends, family, and devices.  

For episode 732 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Miles Paschini, CEO and Co-founder of FV Bank.FV Bank is a fully licensed and regulated U.S. digital bank and qualified custodian designed to bridge the gap between traditional banking and digital asset management. They provide banking services to businesses, fintech companies, and individuals globally.

Michael Saylor is the Founder and Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with roughly 818,000 BTC and over $65 billion in capital. After surviving a 99.8% stock collapse that left his company three days from bankruptcy, he rebuilt it into a "reserve bank for Bitcoin" - issuing products like STRC that pay an 11.5% monthly dividend, tax-deferred. In this episode, he breaks down how to build lasting, passive wealth with Bitcoin, why he believes there's no second best in crypto, and why working hard may be the worst financial advice you can follow.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER

For episode 731 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sumsub at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas. Tailored to your risk appetite, market demands, and use cases, Sumsub is powered by adaptive AI intelligence to support global scale while keeping your business compliant and future-ready.

For episode 730 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Stepan Uherik, CFO of Trezor.Trezor is a pioneering brand of cryptocurrency hardware wallets. Known for launching the world's first hardware wallet, Trezor provides "cold storage" solutions and physical devices that keep private keys offline to protect digital assets from online hackers, malware, and data leaks. 

For episode 729 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Przemek Kowalczyk, Co-founder & CEO of Ramp Network, where he has spent the past eight years tackling the challenges of crypto onboarding. With a background in physics and computer science, Przemek has led high-performing product and tech teams, shaping user-centric solutions in the Web3 space.  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. 

For episode 728 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Neil Steinhardt, COO of Nexo US.Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Their mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care. 

Eddie Travia is the co-founder and CEO of Coinsilium Group, the first blockchain company to complete an IPO, and a pioneering crypto investor since 2013.In this episode, Eddie breaks down how AI agents and crypto are converging into a $15 trillion shift that will reshape investing, fundraising, and entrepreneurship - and explains why millions of jobs won't survive the transition.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER

For episode 727 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Matt Luongo from Mezo, a Bitcoin finance app that empowers people to live off their Bitcoin without spending it. Flagship features include Mezo Borrow and MUSD.

For episode 726 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Margaret Graziano. She is a leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and culture transformation expert with over 25 years of experience working with CEOs, founders, and executive teams.  After seeing that most performance issues stem from culture, not hiring, she founded KeenAlignment and created the ResponseAgility framework. Step into the next level of your leadership. Visit https://margaretgraziano.com/evolve-the-leader-within/ to join Evolve the Leader Within and start building the clarity, confidence, and discipline required to lead under pressure. 

For episode 725 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Himanshu Sahay, Co-founder & CTO of Arch. Arch Lending is a financial technology company providing crypto-backed lending solutions for individuals and institutions.Himanshu Sahay is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Arch, where he leads the company's technical strategy and oversees the development of its core infrastructure.  

For episode 724 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Samuel (Chad) Patt, Co-founder of OP_NET.OP_NET enables smart contracts directly on Bitcoin Layer 1, with no bridges, sidechains or Layer 2s. BTC is used as gas, keeping all security and liquidity native to Bitcoin. This unlocks stablecoins, lending, trading, staking and DeFi entirely on Bitcoin without wrapped assets or custodial risk.Samuel has always pursued opportunities that challenge conventional market cycles and push the boundaries of narrative. Coming from a punk background, his passion for Bitcoin stems from its decentralized architecture and anti-establishment ethos. In 2023, alongside his co-founders Danny and Anakun, Samuel began building toward a more productive Bitcoin - one capable of hosting smart contracts, institutional-grade infrastructure, and open financial applications.  

For episode 723 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Filip Primec, Director of NiceHash AG. With a robust background in law, he has been a member of the Slovenian Bar Organization since 2012 and previously served as Head of the Legal Department at NiceHash since 2017. Filip is a legal expert in IT, blockchain, and online services. A trained lawyer turned Bitcoin enthusiast, he began his crypto journey with NiceHash in 2017. Over the years, he has handled everything from regulatory discussions and tax issues to building AML frameworks and responding to security incidents. Having seen the industry evolve from its “wild west” phase to today’s regulated markets, he remains committed to its continued growth.

Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of Consensys, warns that big tech is racing to build centralized AI systems that could control humans and every system on the planet - and explains why decentralized protocols are the only architecture standing in the way.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER

For episode 722 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Matt Edelman, CEO of Super League, where they are turning attention into action with playable media across the world's most popular game platforms.Super League delivers full-funnel marketing campaigns built around playable media. From immersive content to direct-response ads, their cross-platform programs reach 94% of Gen Alpha and 92% of Gen Z. 

For episode 721 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sisun Lee, Head of Crypto at Aven.Aven is reinventing consumer credit. Their mission is to provide the lowest-cost, most transparent, and most convenient access to capital. They use technology to unlock the wealth in your assets and give you credit for what you already own. 

For episode 720 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Matt Carr, Managing Partner of QCI Partners.

Hunter Horsley, co-founder and CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, makes the case that this is the most bullish moment in crypto's entire history - with major banks scrambling to catch up and every structural tailwind pointing in the same direction.From the $400 trillion in global assets beginning to shift toward crypto, to institutions going "zero to 500 miles an hour" on adoption, Hunter breaks down why the new era of crypto is already underway and why it's not too late to be early.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER

For episode 719 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alexandre Mongeon, CEO of Vision Marine Technologies. They are a marine technology and retail company focused on expanding what is possible on the water through advanced propulsion systems, integrated platforms, and premium boating experiences.

For episode 718 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Peter Anthony, Co-founder of Perceptron, a decentralized data infrastructure for AI. While VCs have poured over $170 million into AI data infrastructure this past year, nearly all of it has gone to centralized models. Perceptron is the decentralized alternative, with over 700,000 real users sharing idle bandwidth to collect, structure, and verify data in real time across 150 countries. 

For episode 717 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Georges Saleh of CereAura.CereAura simplifies and humanizes autism support through science-backed care, adaptive technology, and deep empathy— supporting the child and everyone around them. CereAura was born from the need to simplify fragmented autism care. They bring support, progress, and guidance into one calm platform so parents feel clear, confident, and supported. 

For episode 716 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Seth, COO of Cake Wallet.Cake Wallet, one of the longest-running open source Bitcoin, Monero, and Zcash wallets, recently introduced a Lightning integration designed to remove that tradeoff, enabling instant payments without channel or liquidity management while keeping self-custody and an on-chain exit. 

For episode 715 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Krissy.Krissy (@krissyonfire) is a California-based lifestyle, beauty, and food influencer in Las Vegas recognized for her curated, "main character energy" content. She shares insights into her life, ranging from daily vlogs and pilates sessions to high-end social experiences.

Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit, reveals how he led the company back from the biggest crypto theft in history - filling the $1.5 billion hole in just 8 months while still paying bonuses and dividends.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER

For episode 714 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Yuen Wong Staynex. Staynex is the future of social travel that leverages Real-World Assets (RWA), AI and blockchain integrations to enable new experiences, greater savings, and broader choices for travellers. 

For episode 713 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Aaron Rafferty, Author of “The New Money Order” and Co-founder of WYDE.The New Money Order is a strategic blueprint for business leaders navigating the transition from traditional global finance to an economy driven by artificial intelligence and programmable money. Drawing on historical cycles of technological revolution, Aaron Rafferty argues that the post-WWII monetary system is being replaced by a digital infrastructure where AI agents, equipped with blockchain-based wallets, handle transactions and operations autonomously.

For episode 712 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jacob Krell, Senior Director of Secure AI Solutions and Cybersecurity for Suzu Labs.Suzu Labs is an innovative cybersecurity and AI solutions provider, launched in 2025. The firm specializes in bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and security, offering tailored AI development, AI security assessments, and traditional cybersecurity services.

For episode 711 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, CEO of UTribe, a long‑term Web3 infrastructure and real‑world asset (RWA) project focused on bringing regulated, transparent financial access to a global audience — especially in regions historically excluded from traditional finance.

For episode 710 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marco Kowalewski, Managing Partner at MovitOn.MovitOn is a Web3 peer-to-peer (P2P) logistics platform designed to connect people who need to ship items with travelers heading in the same direction. Often described as the "Uber for delivery," it aims to bypass traditional courier high fees and restrictions by leveraging a decentralized network.

For episode 709 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Troy Fitrell, CEO of SAGINT.Pioneering the future of digital asset infrastructure, SAGINT transforms tangible assets, commodities, real estate, and natural resources, into secure, tradable digital tokens on blockchain. Leveraging AI and Web3, our platform delivers tokenization, lifecycle management, and decentralized trading with real-time settlement, regulatory compliance, and transparent audit trails. From critical mineral value chains to streamlined toll systems, SAGINT OS builds trust and efficiency across global economic networks.

For episode 708 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Blake Richardson, Co-founder of Superform.Superform is a decentralized, non-custodial "onchain wealth app" and yield marketplace designed to simplify how users find, invest in, and manage crypto yield opportunities across multiple blockchains. It is often described as a user-owned neo-bank 

For episode 707 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Harrison, CEO of Pumpcade.Built by a former LimitBreak engineer, Pumpcade lets users speculate on real-world data (ex. Times Square traffic) and cash out in under 90 seconds. Every market resolves automatically using the same official APIs as the underlying data source, removing the delays and disputes we're all seeing on platforms like Polymarket. No more “Did Cardi B Perform?' debates. 

For episode 706 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at the Algorand Foundation.Algorand is a leading Layer 1 blockchain focused on building secure, scalable infrastructure for real-world use cases. Through the Algorand Foundation, the ecosystem supports developers and organizations building applications across payments, digital identity, and asset tokenization. Marc brings a platform-building lens to crypto. Before Algorand, he was CEO of conversational AI startup Rulai, CMO at Medallia, and spent close to a decade at Google where he helped launch Android and led marketing for Google Play, hardware, and retail. 

For episode 705 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Wael Rajab, Co-founder of DEXTools, Director of DEXT Ventures & CMO of PERPTools.PERPTools is a decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform designed for trading perpetual futures (perps), which often acts as part of the broader DEXTools ecosystem. It provides users with tools for high-leverage trading, including features such as AI-driven trading agents and high-speed execution. 

For episode 704 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Rolf Versluis, Co-Founder at Horizen. Horizen Labs is a blockchain technology company founded in 2019 that specializes in zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography and Web3 engineering. The company builds infrastructure, tools, and custom blockchain solutions designed to enhance privacy and scalability for real-world enterprise and decentralized applications.

For episode 703 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Stephen Sikes, COO of Public Investing.Public.com is an all-in-one investing platform designed to make financial markets accessible to everyone through a mobile-first app. Originally known for introducing commission-free fractional stock trading, Public has expanded into a multi-asset platform allowing users to invest in stocks, ETFs, crypto, corporate bonds, and Treasuries, while offering AI-powered insights and a high-yield cash account. 

For episode 702 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Luke Barwikowski, Founder of Pixels to talk about Stacked. Stacked is an AI-powered engagement and rewards infrastructure platform that helps game studios increase retention, improve monetization, and introduce sustainable reward systems — without building the entire stack internally. 

For episode 701 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dr Manny Ahmed, CEO & Founder of OpenOrigins, a media authenticity company that fights deepfakes by establishing an immutable record of content provenance.  As part of his PhD in Computer Security at the University of Cambridge, he developed a blockchain-based media provenance framework years before generative AI made creating synthetic media a matter of routine. That research forms the technical foundation of OpenOrigins and continues to guide the company's approach to verifiable media. He holds a master's degree from ETH Zurich and has worked on high-integrity security and trust systems at Thales and nCipher Security. Manny also invented the leading anonymous whistleblowing system used by major news organizations like The Guardian. 

For episode 700 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale.Grayscale enables investors to access the digital economy through regulated investment products. Grayscale has a proven track record and unrivaled expertise as the world's largest crypto asset manager. Many investors and advisors look to Grayscale's private placements, public quotations, and ETFs for exposure to both single asset and diversified investment products. 

For episode 699 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Kevin Crouvizier, Co-founder of Royaltiz, a blockchain platform focused on tokenized talent, is launching a digital asset tied to French football star Eduardo Camavinga on Solana. 

For episode 698 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ken Griggs, CEO of Julia Social.Ken Griggs is an Emmy Award–winning technologist, inventor, and entrepreneur with multiple patents in blockchain and cryptography applications. He is the Founder and CEO of Julia.social, a stealth-mode startup built on the Chia blockchain. 

For episode 697 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by CSO David Dai to dive into the rise of RealFi with insights from Pharos Network, a financial-grade Layer 1 built to bring real-world assets fully on-chain. 

For episode 696 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Wooster Han, Head of Communications for Hashed.Founded by a team of serial entrepreneurs and engineers in 2017, Hashed is the preeminent blockchain firm in Asia with a portfolio that spans the globe. Their mission is to accelerate the mass adoption of blockchain by investing their own resources and empowering a new wave of entrepreneurs and innovators who are creating this future.