Podcasts about real world assets

Lex chats with Stani Kulechov - founder and CEO of Aave, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. They explore the evolution of DeFi, Aave's growth, and its architectural shift from a peer-to-peer model to pooled liquidity. Stani reflects on the early days of DeFi, the impact of the FTX collapse, and the increasing adoption of DeFi over centralized exchanges. They discuss Aave's strategies for attracting assets, the importance of capital efficiency, and future innovations, including the tokenization of real-world assets and the role of stablecoins. Notable discussion points: 1. Aave Reaches $40 Billion in Net Deposits: Stani Kulechov shared that Aave has achieved a record-breaking $40 billion in net deposits and $25 billion in active liquidity, making it the largest DeFi lending protocol ever by total value locked (TVL). 2. DeFi's Evolution from Peer-to-Peer to Liquidity Hubs: The conversation detailed Aave's architectural shift from early peer-to-peer lending models to pooled liquidity and now to a hub-and-spoke model with Aave V4 — designed to balance capital efficiency and risk segregation for both native crypto and real-world assets (RWAs). 3. The Rise of Real-World Assets and Stablecoins in DeFi: Kulechov emphasized that tokenized real-world assets (like treasuries) and decentralized stablecoins (such as Aave's GHO) are reshaping the DeFi landscape, predicting RWAs will outgrow both stablecoins and native crypto assets in total value locked within five years. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Topics: Aave, Lens Protocol, GHO, Horizon, FTX, Project Guardian, AaveDAO, MakerDAO, Web3, DeFi, Lending, stablecoins, tokens, RWA, decentralized finance, capital markets, DAO, Digital Assets ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Get your Magic Mind here: https://magicmind.com/CHIPM20You get 20% for one time purchase and up to 48% off for subscriptions with my code: CHIPM20Matthew Brown had 27 Ferraris when the feds came knocking—bought with millions skimmed from payroll taxes in a years-long fraud. Now, the government's seizing it all, and rumor has it those cars may end up auctioned… for Bitcoin. From fraud to the find, I break it down—then shift gears to Plume Network and why I'm paying attention. Front Run The Week: Want to catch the next big crypto move before it hits the headlines? Subscribe now at tokentrust.substack.com for exclusive early insights. Your subscription supports this podcast and gives you an edge.The Chip Mahoney Show is a Big Pond production. This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only.For media inquiries or guest bookings, please contact:DV Collective at dvpodcastshow@gmail.comMusic licensed via Spotify Creator tools.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, I, Stewart Alsop III, speak with David Packham, CEO and co-founder of Chintai, about the real-world implications of tokenizing assets—from real estate and startup equity to institutional finance and beyond. David shares insights from his time inside Goldman Sachs during the 2008 crash, his journey into blockchain starting in 2016, and how Chintai is now helping reshape the financial system through compliant, blockchain-based infrastructure. We talk about the collapse of institutional trust, the weirdness of meme coins, the possible obsolescence of IPOs, and the deeper societal shifts underway. For more on David and Chintai, check out chintai.io and chintainexus.com.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – David Packham introduces Chintai and explains the vision of tokenizing real world assets, highlighting the failure of early promises and the need for real transformation in finance. 05:00 – The conversation turns to accredited investors, regulatory controls, and how Chintai ensures compliance while preserving self-custody and smart contract-level restrictions. 10:00 – Discussion of innovative asset models like yield-bearing tokens tied to Manhattan real estate and tokenized private funds, showing how commercial use cases are overtaking DeFi gimmicks. 15:00 – Packham unpacks how liquidity is reshaping startup equity, potentially making IPOs obsolete by offering secondary markets and early investor exits through tokenization. 20:00 – The focus shifts to global crypto hubs. Singapore's limitations, US entrepreneurial resurgence, and Hong Kong's return to crypto leadership come up. 25:00 – Stewart and David discuss the broader decentralization of institutions, including government finance on blockchain, and the surprising effect of CBDCs in China. 30:00 – They explore the cultural dimensions of decentralization, including the network state, societal decline, and the importance of shared values for cohesion. 35:00 – Wrapping up, they touch on the philosophy of investment vs. speculation, the corruption of fiat systems, and the potential for real-world assets to stabilize crypto portfolios.Key InsightsTokenization is transforming access to financial markets: David Packham explains how tokenizing real-world assets—like real estate, private debt, and startup equity—can unlock previously illiquid sectors. Through blockchain, assets become tradable, accessible, and transparent, with innovations like fractional ownership and yield-bearing tokens making markets more efficient. Chintai, his company, enables this transformation by providing compliant infrastructure for institutions and investors to engage with these assets securely.The era of IPOs may be nearing its end: Packham suggests that traditional IPOs, with their delayed liquidity and gatekeeping, are becoming obsolete. With blockchain, companies can now tokenize equity and provide liquidity earlier in their lifecycle. This changes the game for startups and investors alike, enabling ongoing access to investment opportunities and exits without needing to go public in the conventional sense.The crypto industry is maturing beyond speculation: Reflecting on the shift from the ideologically driven early days of crypto to the speculative fervor of ICOs, NFTs, and meme coins, Packham calls for a return to fundamentals. He envisions a future where crypto supports real economic activity, especially through projects that build infrastructure for compliant, meaningful use cases. Degenerate gambling, he argues, may coexist with more serious ventures, but the latter will shape the future.Decentralization is challenging traditional power structures: The conversation touches on how blockchain can reduce favoritism and control in financial systems. Packham highlights how tools like permissioned ledgers and smart contracts can enforce fairness, resist corruption, and enhance access. He contrasts this with legacy systems, which often protect elite interests, drawing on his own experience at Goldman Sachs during the 2008 crisis.Global leadership in crypto is shifting: While Singapore positioned itself as a key crypto hub, Packham notes its lack of entrepreneurial culture compared to the U.S. and China. He observes that regulatory openness is important, but business culture and capital depth are decisive. The U.S. has reemerged as a key player, showing renewed interest and drive, while Hong Kong and China continue to move boldly in this space.The societal impact of financial technology is profound: The episode explores how blockchain might influence governance and societal organization. From the potential tokenization of government operations to more transparent fiscal policies, Packham sees emerging possibilities for better systems—though he warns against naive techno-utopianism. He reflects on the dual-edged nature of technologies like CBDCs, which can enhance transparency but also increase state control.Cultural values matter in shaping the future: The conversation ends on a philosophical note, examining the tension between decentralization, cultural identity, and immigration. Packham emphasizes that shared values and cultural cohesion are crucial for societal stability. He challenges idealistic notions like the “network state” by pointing out that human nature and cultural alignment still play a major role in the success or failure of social systems.

You're not thinking big enough.  Imagine taking part in the trillions of dollars spent every day on stocks, bonds, real estate, entertainment, damn near everything.  This is the role Real World Assets will one day play in our lives, and will dominate the financial landscape.  But are we too early?  Who are the major players in the space right now?  Should you invest while the space is still in its infancy?  The masters of the financial universe have already done it, we know this much.  Are you going to sit there and bet against them??  Maybe, just maybe you should be allocating a bit of your own money here now as well.  We show you how and where, in our 200th episode.   Recommended Crypto Trading Platform (And Bonus Eligibility) - https://nononsenseforex.com/cryptocurrencies/best-crypto-trading-platform/   For Decentralized Crypto Trading (US Citizens Can Join) - https://nononsenseforex.com/decentralized-trading-platform/   Blueberry Markets Blog (Top FX Broker) - https://nononsenseforex.com/uncategorized/blueberry-markets-review-my-top-broker-for-2019/   Follow VP on Twitter https://twitter.com/This_Is_VP4X   Check out my Forex trading material too! https://nononsenseforex.com/   The host of this podcast is not a licensed financial advisor, and nothing heard on this podcast should be taken as financial advice.  Do your own research and understand all financial decisions and the results therein are yours and yours alone.  The host is not responsible for the actions of their sponsors and/or affiliates.  Conversely, views expressed on this podcast are that of the host only and may not reflect the views of any companies mentioned. Trading Forex involves risk.  Losses can exceed deposits. We are not taking requests for episode topics at this time.  Thank you for understanding.

Lending and borrowing onchain has quickly become one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors in Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Among the leaders in this space is Maple Finance, a platform that has already facilitated over $800M in assets, showcasing the growing adoption and practicality of tokenized private credit for institutions. By bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized systems, Maple Finance is demonstrating how institutions can leverage blockchain technology for more efficient and transparent lending solutions.In an insightful conversation, Camila Russo sat down with Maple Finance's CEO, Sid Powell, to delve into the potential of real-world assets (RWAs) within DeFi, the evolving role of stablecoins in this ecosystem, and strategies to unlock new lending markets onchain. Their discussion highlights the rapid innovations taking place in the DeFi space and sheds light on the future of decentralized credit markets.

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, recorded live at Digital Asset Summit in New York, I sit down with Paul Talbert from ATV Fund to discuss how they're transforming fixed-income investing through tokenization.Paul explains how mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a traditionally illiquid asset class, are now being made accessible, efficient, and transparent through blockchain. We talk about how this tokenized product compares to stable coins, why it appeals to global investors, and the challenges of scaling a compliant, yield-bearing Web3 fund.We also dive into the convergence of AI, DeFi, and traditional finance, the growing acceptance of tokenized RWAs, and how ATV is positioning itself to serve institutions, family offices, and—soon—retail.If you're curious about tokenized treasuries, on-chain income, or how crypto can bridge the TradFi gap, this episode is for you.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Paul Delbert from ATV Fund, recorded live at DAS NYC.[00:01:00] What is ATV Fund: Paul explains their focus on tokenized mortgage-backed securities.[00:02:00] Why Tokenization: How ATV is building the ETF equivalent for real-world assets.[00:04:00] Tax Efficiency & Yield: Why tokenized MBS offer advantages over ETFs and stablecoins.[00:06:00] Access & Participation: How accredited investors can buy into ATV's two tokenized products.[00:08:00] Sovereign Wealth & Institutional Appetite: Paul explains their go-to-market focus.[00:09:00] Industry Trends: How growing government support is reshaping crypto finance.[00:11:00] Benefits of MBS: Exposure to USD, low risk, and global investor appeal.[00:13:00] Stablecoins vs Tokenized Assets: Why ATV offers a better alternative for yield-seeking investors.[00:15:00] Wallet Recovery & KYC: How ATV balances self-custody with investor safety.[00:16:00] Main Challenges: Scaling the fund and educating the market.[00:17:00] What Keeps Him Up: Navigating fast-moving AI and DeFi integrations.[00:19:00] The Big Ask: Paul shares ATV's upcoming raise and what they're looking for.Connecthttps://atvfund.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/atvfund/https://x.com/ATVFund/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-talbert-85732a333/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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In this episode, I sit down with Joe Flanagan, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Maple Finance, a leading institutional lending platform in DeFi. With nearly $6 billion in loans issued, Maple is one of the few crypto companies bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).We cover some of the biggest trends in crypto right now:The real value of tokenized assets and why tokenization alone isn't enoughHow Maple built a transparent, institutional-grade lending market on-chainWhy crypto's next big users won't come from TradFi—but from meme coin traders evolving into DeFi investorsHow regulations are shifting in 2025 and what it means for institutional adoptionWhy DeFi UX is still broken—and how cross-chain strategies can fix itIf you're interested in real-world adoption, institutional DeFi, and where crypto finance is actually headed, this is an episode packed with insights from one of the builders making it happen.Key Takeaways:✅ Tokenization alone isn't the game-changer—what matters is the new financial products that emerge from it.✅ Institutional-grade DeFi lending is here, but it's still mostly crypto-native capital participating.✅ The next wave of DeFi adoption might come from meme coin traders learning how to deploy capital more effectively.✅ With regulatory uncertainty easing, crypto builders finally have the freedom to innovate at full speed.✅ Cross-chain user experience is still fragmented, but new infrastructure is emerging to unify ecosystems.Listen & Subscribe:

In the inaugural episode of The Scott Show, host Scott Kitun welcomes his good friend and Founder of Republic, Kendrick Nguyen, to break some BIG news and to discuss the game-changing shift towards retail happening across private markets. Key Takeaways: → Republic's Major Announcement – A new partnership with Hamilton Lane, bringing institutional-grade private equity to retail investors via blockchain tokenization. → The Power of Private Equity – Unlike volatile public markets, private equity has outperformed 19 of the last 20 years. Retail investors now have access to previously exclusive assets. → Why Tokenization Matters – It enables greater accessibility, easier tracking, and future liquidity, potentially allowing private investments to trade more like public stocks. → Republic's Vision – To become the go-to platform for investing in private assets that power the world—whether infrastructure, AI, sports ownership, or alternative funds. → Scott and Kendrick dive into how the financial landscape is evolving, why retail investors have been historically locked out of high-performing assets, and what the future holds for tokenized investments and online private markets.

DFSA jumps onto the tokenisation bandwagon by offering an ITL-route to regulation. Existing DFSA-regulated firms are also eligible - will we see real estate crowdfunding platforms ‘crowding' up this space??Personally, we see this as a HUGE opportunity for Crowdfunding platforms and others seeking tokenisation of Real World Assets - get in touch!

We're diving into an exclusive conversation on The Wolf Of All Streets podcast with Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, who was invited to the groundbreaking White House Digital Asset Summit. Sergey reveals how blockchain technology will radically transform the government, financial institutions, and everyday life. Join us to understand why the U.S. is pivoting towards blockchain and why Chainlink is set to power the future. Sergey Nazarov: https://x.com/SergeyNazarov ►► JOIN THE FREE WOLF DEN NEWSLETTER, DELIVERED EVERY WEEKDAY!

In episode 191, we're excited to welcome Elizabeth Kukka, CEO of Purpose for Profit, the world's first tokenized lending fund and on-chain endowment for ESG initiatives. With a bold vision for reimagining impact investing, powered by crypto, Purpose for Profit is tackling one of society's most pressing challenges: affordable housing.In this episode, we explore:How blockchain can fuel impact investing and drive capital allocation to affordable housing projects.The power of tokenized lending to drive real-world ESG initiatives.Key lessons from Elizabeth's transition from traditional tech and VC to crypto, and her advice for mission-driven web3 founders.--Key Takeaways--Tokenized Impact Investing Opens New Doors: Web3 is breaking down barriers in impact investing, allowing individuals to earn while driving positive change. By fractionalizing assets, tokenized lending makes it possible for retail investors to participate in ESG markets that were previously only accessible to institutions.Rebuilding Trust and Breaking Down Greenwashing with On-Chain Transparency: Bringing transactions on-chain enables real-time tracking of funds, ensuring every dollar is accounted for. This transparency not only builds trust but also allows investors to see the tangible impact of their contributions, addressing one of the biggest challenges in ESG investing - greenwashing.Active Participation in Impact Investing: Unlike traditional investing, where shareholders often have limited insight into operations, decentralized, tokenized impact investing can offer a direct connection to impact projects. Investors can engage more meaningfully, gaining visibility into decision-making and progress, fostering a deeper sense of ownership and accountability.--Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruists-episode-191-purpose-for-profit-tokenized-lending-real-world-assets-and-onchain-impact-investing-for-affordable-housingThank you to PIPE gDAO for sponsoring the Crypto Altruism podcast!PIPE gDAO is leveraging blockchain for their University Real World Asset IP Launchpad that helps bring groundbreaking ideas from lab to market. By joining the Pipe Associate Network (aka PAN), associates can create a profile highlighting their skills, be notified of opportunities, and then contribute fractional work to pre-IPO companies in return for equity and tokens.--Support us with a Fiat or Crypto contribution--Learn more at cryptoaltruism.org/supportus--DISCLAIMER--While we may discuss specific web3 projects or cryptocurrencies on this podcast, please do not take any of this as investment advice, and please make sure to do your own research on potential investment opportunities, or any opportunity, before making an investment. We host a variety of guests on this podcast with the sole purpose of highlighting the social impact use cases of this technology. That being said, Crypto Altruism does not endorse any of these projects, and we recognize that, since this is an emerging sector, some may be operating in regulatory grey areas, and as such, we cannot confirm their legality in the jurisdictions in which they operate, especially as it pertains to decentralized finance protocols. So, before getting involved with any project, it's important that you do your own research and confirm the legality of the project. More info at cryptoaltruism.org

First the BItcoin Digital Reserve, then Microstrategy rebrands to “Strategy, a BTC” (Bitcoin Treasury Company)... Not to be outdone, Gov explores Sovereign Wealth Funds to acquire Real World Assets! Take a nod from Scandinavian Royalty, buy up distressed companies under DOJ watch. Pachai happy to sell Chrome to the USA, why? Google wants to focus on AI for military implementations anyway… I give you my chrome, and let us help you on the battlefield! China happy to sell TikTok to USA, why? Fork-off plurality of regional products!

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In this episode of Solana Weekly, host Thomas welcomes Anas, co-founder of FlashTrade—a high-leverage decentralized exchange on Solana. They explore how FlashTrade's “pool-to-peer” model lets users trade up to 100x leverage or act as liquidity providers. Hear how new meme coins, tokenized real-world assets (like stocks and metals), and FlashTrade's innovative NFTs (called “Beasts”) shape the future of on-chain trading.What You'll Learn• FlashTrade 101: How a pool-to-peer DEX model ensures slip-free trades and offers up to 100x leverage.• DeFi Meets Meme Coins: Managing high-volatility tokens (like Trump) and listing assets quickly.• Real-World Assets on Solana: Why tokenized stocks, commodities, and currencies are the next big frontier.• NFT Utilities: How FlashTrade's Beasts evolve, reward participation, and tie into an upcoming token launch.• User Experience & Onboarding: How email-based wallets and a 3-click process simplify DeFi for everyone.Key Moments• [00:02:13] Introduction to Anas and FlashTrade's core mission• [00:05:25] Overview of pool-to-peer liquidity and market making• [00:09:45] Handling meme coin mania & network congestion• [00:14:30] Tokenizing traditional stocks, gold, and forex pairs• [00:19:10] Building on Solana vs. other chains: speed, cost, and UX• [00:22:45] Deep dive into FLP tokens and the role of liquidity providers• [00:26:30] The Beasts NFT collection—evolution, perks, and protocol revenue sharing• [00:31:40] Future of FlashTrade: Spot trading, scaling announcements, and moreConnect with FlashTrade• Website: flash.trade• Twitter: x.com/flashtradeFollow Solana Weekly• Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app• Twitter: x.com/solanaweeklypodmore notes: solanaweekly.fun/episodes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thomasbahamas.substack.com

Dr. Daniel Daniel is back again talking about the Trump Meme Coin and more. He is the crypto trainer that investors new to crypto deserve. ================ All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org   All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------    About my Guest Dr. Daniel Daniel :   Dr. Daniel Daniel is the crypto trainer that investors new to crypto deserve. With a keen focus on breaking down the barriers to entry, Dr. Daniel is committed to demystifying crypto investing and streamlining new investors to safely and lucratively invest in crypto after just 7 days. Drawing on his extensive experience in teaching, training and a deep understanding of cryptocurrency investment, Dr. Daniel has developed "The Bull Run Method", his own advanced strategy he uses to successfully invest himself. From buying crypto on centralized exchanges to understanding various crypto investment strategies, Dr. Daniel's training program is truly one of a kind. His unique standing as a trainer lies in his ability to simplify the complicated world of crypto investing, saving crypto investors years of trying to learn it on their own.   What we Discussed:   - Trumps Executive Orders (2 mins) - Crypto works in Cycles (2:40 mins) - Trump Pro Crypto (4:10 mins) - Trump Launched his Crypto Meme (7 mins) - Where did the investors come from for Trump Coin. (9 mins) - Melania Coin ( 9:45 mins) - How quick the Crypto Market moves ( 12 mins) - How does Trump make money from this (14 mins) - Cabinet all Pro Crypto ( 17 mins) - Musk and his DOGE Coin (18:45 mins) - The things Musk is working on (20 mins) - Trump pulled out of the WHO (22:30 mins) - Having Goals in Crypto (24:30 mins) - If its too good to be true (31:30 mins) - Binance Regulations (33 mins) - The whole Point of Crypto (34 mins) - Real World Assets on the Blockchain (37:45 mins) - Trudeau gone in Canada (39 mins) - Where is the Common Sense Party (41 mins) - Japan having a 100 year plan (43:30 mins) - Crypto Slang (48 mins) - Crypto is all insider trading (52 mins) - Be carful who you follow on Crypto (56 mins)   How to Contact Dr. Daniel Daniel :   https://danieldanieldentistry.com/   https://www.instagram.com/iamdr.daniel   https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanieldaniel   https://www.youtube.com/@iamdrdaniel   ------------------ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at https://roycoughlan.com/ ------------------       

For episode 477, CEO Val Kleyman joins Brandon Zemp to discuss AdValorem Market and their new NFT platform, nft.advalorem.io, which promises to revolutionize the way digital assets are traded and valued. This groundbreaking platform not only empowers creators to monetize digital content through AdVNFTs and AI-generated merchandise but also hints at an upcoming revolution in real-world asset tokenization. Kleyman's visionary approach promises to bridge the gap between digital and physical assets, potentially transforming how we perceive and trade value in the global marketplace. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:54 | Who is Val Kleyman? 4:00 | What is AdValorem Market? 5:35 | Palisade Fires and NFTs 6:17 | Property NFTs 8:07 | How to create AdVNFTs 8:59 | What assets can be tokenized? 11:37 | What is “Pump”? 12:15 | AdVNFT use-cases 15:58 | IP and NFTs 19:12 | AI and NFTs 21:30 | 2025 Roadmap 25:05 | What is “Vault”? 26:58 | Partnerships 29:30 | Future of Tokenization 33:27 | Events or Public engagements in 2025

Justin Banon is the founder of Boson Protocol, the foundational infrastructure enabling decentralized AI commerce by automating trust and transactions for the exchange of physical and digital goods. He is also the founder of Fermion Protocol, an extension of Boson designed to facilitate decentralized commerce for high-value items.In this conversation, we discuss:- Introduction to Boson and Fermion Protocols- Tokenization Should Provide More Usability Than the Traditional Asset- Solving the Physical Asset Oracle Problem- Trends in Web3 and Consumer Adoption- Luxury and Fashion Markets Embracing Web3- Tokenization of Real-World Assets- Crypto Commerce AI agents- Decentralized AI commerce- Which industries are best positioned to adopt RWAs in the near termBoson ProtocolWebsite: www.bosonprotocol.ioX: @BosonProtocolTelegram: t.me/bosonprotocolFermion ProtocolWebsite: www.fermionprotocol.ioX: @FermionProtocolTelegram: t.me/fermionprotocolJustin BanonX: @JBanonLinkedIn: Justin Banon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Kkrusher (Kevin Rusher) has been deeply involved in the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, transitioning to a full-time focus in 2020. With a background in accounting and finance, he explored Bitcoin academically during his third year of university, when writing a paper on Financial Technologies. Initially aspiring to become a crypto accountant, Kkrusher embarked on a diverse journey, which included creating an off-the-record index fund for family and friends, deploying capital to DeFi, building and managing a medium-scale GPU mining facility (formerly the largest Raven Coin miner), and working at a crypto exchange conducting KYC/AML checks for individuals and businesses. Inspired by the potential of DeFi after the 2020 DeFi Summer, Kkrusher shifted his focus to bridging traditional finance with decentralized systems. Today, he leads RAAC with a mission to make traditional assets accessible through innovative, blockchain-driven solutions.

Noah Buxton, CEO of The Network Firm, returns to continue the conversation on the evolving world of digital assets. Blake and Noah examine how digital assets have expanded beyond cryptocurrencies to include tokenized real-world assets like real estate and commodities. Noah explains how blockchain technology could revolutionize asset trading and ownership verification and dives into "proof of reserves" reports, highlighting both the importance and current limitations of these reports in protecting investors. He also shares some insights into the growing opportunities for CPAs in the digital asset space, including how firms can develop expertise in blockchain attestation services.SponsorMakersHub - https://earmarkcpe.promo/makershubChapters(01:12) - Exploring the Digital Assets Space (04:05) - Tokenization of Real-World Assets (06:39) - Benefits and Challenges of Tokenization (12:55) - Real-World Examples and Case Studies (19:26) - The Role of CPA Firms in Digital Assets (22:20) - Regulatory Landscape and Proof of Reserves (29:54) - Explaining Proof of Reserves (34:30) - Comparing Proof of Reserves and Traditional Audits (38:21) - The Importance of Proof of Reserves (44:30) - Regulatory Landscape and Proof of Reserves (49:16) - Opportunities for CPAs in Crypto Auditing (52:34) - Introducing Ledger Lens for CPAs (54:57) - Conclusion and Contact Information Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comhttps://earmark.app/Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Our Guest, Noah BuxtonLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/noahbuxtonLearn more about The Network FirmWebsite: https://www.thenetworkfirm.com/about-usConnect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

Imran and Qiao sat down to review the year of 2024 and share 2025 market predictions.No BS crypto insights for founders.Timestamps(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:39) 2024 Review(00:02:09) 1st half of the year?(00:02:50) Review of Past GG Episodes(00:03:09) "Biggest Crypto Trends in 2024"(00:04:28) dogwifhat(00:06:05) AI Taking Mindshare Away from Crypto Twitter(00:08:32) Stablecoins(00:13:19) Tokenization of Real-World Assets(00:16:30) Thesis for RWA and Global Audience(00:18:23) "Current State of Ethereum"(00:19:11) Pudgy Penguins(00:19:47) SocialFi and Pump(00:20:33) ETH ETF Prediction(00:22:38) App Rollups vs. Monolithic Chains(00:24:35) "What L1 launch are you most excited about next?"(00:26:08) Polygon Chain Aggregation(00:29:14) Jupiter and Solana Discussion(00:30:02) February Roundup: Five Trends Shaping the Bull Run(00:30:36) Bittensor(00:31:31) Hyperliquid(00:32:24) Discussion on Consensus and Layer One(00:34:31) Farcaster and Frames(00:35:15) The Biggest "Ask" from Builders(00:39:06) Memecoins, Blast, and SocialFi(00:39:42) HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu(00:40:49) Bitcoin Puppets(00:41:40) "I almost bought a Chillguy hoodie"(00:43:26) March Roundup: Memecoins. Blackrock, and L3s(00:44:02) Solana Congestion, Bitcoin Runes, Echo, and Ethena(00:45:21) Base and Solana Competing for The AI Meta(00:48:37) The Bitcoin Halving - Is The Bull Market Over?(00:49:13) Geopolitical Impact on Crypto(00:50:23) Telegram (TON)(00:52:29) April Roundup: Eigenlayer, SocialFi Summer, and Outflows(00:54:37) The High FDV Dilemma(00:57:18) "Hyperliquid is what Blast should have been"(00:58:49) Celeb Tokens(00:58:52) Where's Mother Iggy Right Now?(01:00:08) "A lot of things in crypto are early"(01:01:48) Mid-Year Review and Predictions For The Rest of 2024(01:02:37) Some Onlyfans Girls Using AI Chatbots(01:05:55) Nikita Bier's Contrarian View on AI(01:07:17) The Latest Grok Update on X(01:08:38) Google Engineer Saying AI Chatbot Has Become Sentient(01:09:26) The Discovery of Hawk Tuah(01:10:02) Pudgy Layer 2(01:10:25) Trump's Assassination Attempt(01:10:48) Future of ICOs and Venture Capital(01:12:26) Decentralized Science(01:13:35) Tokenizing Content(01:14:41) ICO Meta(01:15:39) Gen Z and Alpha Shaping Crypto(01:17:22) Imran's Heartbreaking BTC Story(01:18:28) The Most Underrated Episode - Online Speculation with Nigel (Fanduel)(01:19:14) Imran Bet on Tyson vs. Paul Fight(01:19:54) A Prediction Market Trying To Solve Misinformation(01:22:54) Role of Market in Spreading Truth(01:24:59) Top Trends in Crypto VC with Delphi Digital(01:25:06) Delphi Digital Predicted Off The Grid's Success(01:25:46) Token2049 Recap(01:27:15) "Cybertruck is the best investment I made in the last 5 years"(01:27:56) Rating Ourselves for The Year 2024(01:28:38) Qiao's Most Important Prediction Last Year(01:30:06) 2025 Price Predictions(01:31:13) "Trump claims credit for Bitcoin hitting $100k"(01:32:06) 2 Types of Bitcoin Strategic Reserve(01:35:02) Predictions for Solana and Ethereum in 2025(01:36:45) Solana ETF?(01:37:18) AI Meta Predictions(01:37:57) Phases of AI Meta(01:38:52) New Market Trends and Predictions(01:40:52) Happy New Year!Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N675w3Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3snLsxUWebsite: https://goodgamepod.xyzTwitter: https://twitter.com/goodgamepodxyzWeb3 Founders:Apply to Alliance: https://alliance.xyzAlliance Twitter: https://twitter.com/alliancedaoDISCLAIMER: The views expressed herein are personal to the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity. Discussions and answers to questions are intended as generalized, non-personalized information. Nothing herein should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, tax, or other advice.

This week. I sat down with Timo Lehes and Philipp Pieper, the co-founders of Swarm, the RWA (or Real World Assets) platform that brings unique digitization and trading solutions to the world of traditional and decentralized finance. Swam is the first organization in the world to offer digitized US treasury bills and Apple stock via a compliant and decentralized platform. From their personal journeys into crypto to the challenges of integrating TradFi with DeFi, Timo and Philipp unpack Swarm's evolution, their focus on compliance, and their vision for the tokenized financial markets of tomorrow. Along the way, they share stories about formative moments in their careers, including Philipp's time in New England during the fall of the Berlin Wall and Timo's early coding days. Plus, we dive into: Swarm's focus on making blockchain-based assets accessible and tradable globally. Insights from the initial coin offering (ICO) and security token offering (STO) waves of the mid-2010s. The importance of regulatory clarity for tokenization to thrive. The role of RWAs in bridging the gap between decentralized and traditional finance. And yes, the story behind Swarm's iconic RWA baseball caps inspired by 80s rap legends NWA! Key Takeaways: The transition from niche assets to tokenizing well-known RWAs like stocks and gold has been pivotal for Swarm's success. Compliance and regulation are at the heart of Swarm's approach, paving the way for global adoption. Despite the challenges, blockchain holds the potential to simplify and disrupt traditional financial systems, much like the early Internet. Swarm's dual focus: Issuing RWAs and providing the tools for others to tokenize assets through their SaaS platform. About Swarm Swarm is a compliance-first platform for tokenizing real-world assets, combining the speed, efficiency, and flexibility of blockchain with the trust and asset diversity of traditional exchanges. By integrating TradFi with DeFi, Swarm aims to create a seamless future where everything just becomes "Fi." Follow Swarm: Website: swarm.com X/(Twitter): @SwarmMarkets Telegram: Swarm Community Connect with Timo and Philipp: Timo Lehes: Twitter | LinkedIn Philipp Pieper: Twitter | LinkedIn Mentioned in This Episode: Dead Poets Society and its influence on Philipp's philosophy of independent thought. Regulatory developments in the U.S. and Europe, and their implications for tokenized markets. State of Crypto report from Coinbase Ventures (June 2024) The role of stablecoins as the first real-world asset success story. NWA's influence on Swarm's RWA hats - bridging culture and finance. Leave a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Spotify MoneyNeverSleeps (website) Email us: info@norioventures.com Follow on X(Twitter): Pete Townsend: https://twitter.com/petetownsendnv MoneyNeverSleeps: https://twitter.com/MNSshow Follow on LinkedIn: Pete Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-townsend-1b18301a/ MoneyNeverSleeps: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28661903/ MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter: https://moneyneversleeps.substack.com/

This week. I sat down with Timo Lehes and Philipp Pieper, the co-founders of Swarm, the RWA (or Real World Assets) platform that brings unique digitization and trading solutions to the world of traditional and decentralized finance. Swam is the first organization in the world to offer digitized US treasury bills and Apple stock via a compliant and decentralized platform From their personal journeys into crypto to the challenges of integrating TradFi with DeFi, Timo and Philipp unpack Swarm's evolution, their focus on compliance, and their vision for the tokenized financial markets of tomorrow. Along the way, they share stories about formative moments in their careers, including Philipp's time in New England during the fall of the Berlin Wall and Timo's early coding days. Plus, we dive into: Swarm's focus on making blockchain-based assets accessible and tradable globally. Insights from the initial coin offering (ICO) and security token offering (STO) waves of the mid-2010s. The importance of regulatory clarity for tokenization to thrive. The role of RWAs in bridging the gap between decentralized and traditional finance. And yes, the story behind Swarm's iconic RWA baseball caps inspired by 80s rap legends NWA! Key Takeaways: The transition from niche assets to tokenizing well-known RWAs like stocks and gold has been pivotal for Swarm's success. Compliance and regulation are at the heart of Swarm's approach, paving the way for global adoption. Despite the challenges, blockchain holds the potential to simplify and disrupt traditional financial systems, much like the early internet. Swarm's dual focus: Issuing RWAs and providing the tools for others to tokenize assets through their SaaS platform. About Swarm: Swarm is a compliance-first platform for tokenizing real-world assets, combining the speed, efficiency, and flexibility of blockchain with the trust and asset diversity of traditional exchanges. By integrating TradFi with DeFi, Swarm aims to create a seamless future where everything just becomes “Fi.” Follow Swarm: Website: swarm.com Twitter: @SwarmMarkets Telegram: Swarm Community Connect with Timo and Philipp: Timo Lehes: Twitter | LinkedIn Philipp Pieper: Twitter | LinkedIn Mentioned in This Episode: Dead Poets Society and its influence on Philipp's philosophy of independent thought. Regulatory developments in the U.S. and Europe, and their implications for tokenized markets. The role of stablecoins as the first real-world asset success story. NWA's influence on Swarm's RWA hats—bridging culture and finance. Keywords: crypto, blockchain, digital assets, tokenization, real world assets, RWAs, DeFi   Leave a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Spotify MoneyNeverSleeps (website) Email us: info@norioventures.com Follow on X(Twitter): Pete Townsend: https://twitter.com/petetownsendnv MoneyNeverSleeps: https://twitter.com/MNSshow Follow on LinkedIn: Pete Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-townsend-1b18301a/ MoneyNeverSleeps: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28661903/ MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter: https://moneyneversleeps.substack.com/

Avalanche just swept the Web3 Game Awards thanks to Off The Grid and the upcoming Maplestory Universe game. As $AVAX is on the verge of a breakout we're taking a look at every project within the Avalanche ecosystem.~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Get up to $200 for getting started on Coinbase➜ https://bit.ly/CBARRON00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: Coinbase00:37 Avalanche Top 10 Token01:11 AVAX Wins Every Game Award02:25 Avax vs Solana & Polygon03:09 Coinbase Buys Gunzilla03:35 Maplestory Growth04:34 Testnets Going Live Soon05:21 Pulsar $PLSR05:35 Call of Duty Black Ops 606:19 Shatterline December 5th06:45 Meme Coins on Avax07:05 Coq Inu $COQ07:22 $KIMBO07:34 $STICK08:12 $JUICY08:40 $ARENA10:11 Dexalot $ALOT10:38 $JOE10:56 Yield Yak $YAK12:54 Institutions Incoming13:50 Real-World Assets on Avax14:37 Elixir & BlackRock15:16 Tokenized Assets15:50 Investment Protocols $THOL16:34 $CAI Avax Index17:14 Avax about to explode17:50 outro#avalanche #avax #crypto~Full AVAX Portfolio

In this episode, Stewart Alsop talks with San Naidoo, who is developing foundational infrastructure for what he calls Civilization 3.0. San shares his journey from tech entrepreneurship to his life in a rural South African village, covering topics like sacred dance, intentional communities, and composting capitalism. Their conversation explores the decentralization of economic and social systems, the influence of empire culture, and the importance of fostering relational fields as we look toward a regenerative future. To learn more about San's work and updates, you can follow him on Twitter at @regencrypto.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:40 Starting a Tech Shop in Argentina02:32 Exploring Sacred Dance and Tango09:04 Building Infrastructure for Civilization 3.010:49 Intentional Communities and Crypto Adventures18:25 Revolutionizing Money and Community Models31:41 Networking and Intentional Communities32:40 Creating a Node and Land Trust33:35 Historical Perspectives on Land and Labor35:34 AI, Productivity, and Modern Slavery38:37 CommuniTrees: Business Models and Regenerative Practices41:30 Crypto, Real World Assets, and Cultural Lag51:23 The Role of Cities in Future Communities55:58 Reflections on Argentina's Agriculture and Economy58:59 The Importance of Relational Fields01:01:16 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKey InsightsThe Vision of Civilization 3.0: San Naidoo explores the concept of Civilization 3.0, an evolution toward a regenerative, interdependent society. This future civilization is one that could integrate the community-oriented values of tribal systems with the structural strengths of empire, re-envisioning how communities relate to land, economy, and each other. San's idea is to foster sustainable, resilient societies through intentional communities that are economically and ecologically regenerative.Intentional Communities and the Challenges of Cohesion: Reflecting on his own experience with intentional communities in Argentina and South Africa, San notes that successful communities require strong foundations in shared values and clear communication. The biggest obstacle is often navigating human dynamics and creating frameworks that support clear conflict resolution, goal alignment, and harmonious co-existence. His experiences highlight the importance of vision, shared meaning, and structured processes for sustainable community building.Composting Capitalism as a Path to Regenerative Wealth: In his work, San advocates for "composting capitalism," a playful yet powerful concept of redirecting resources from the current economic system to nurture regenerative systems. His idea focuses on investing in land and initiatives that prioritize ecological and social health, thereby creating wealth that fosters life and interdependence rather than extraction and profit for profit's sake.Tokenization of Land Through Fractionalized Real Estate: One innovative approach San proposes is using crypto and blockchain technology to fractionalize real estate, allowing individuals to invest in regenerative land projects. Through tokens representing square meters of land stewarded by intentional communities, investors could support regenerative land trusts while sharing in the long-term value of community-centered land development. This concept brings finance closer to tangible ecological projects, offering a sustainable model that rewards both investors and the planet.The Power of Relational Fields in Sustainable Culture: A central theme in San's vision is the “relational field”—the depth and quality of relationships among individuals and communities. He believes that fostering strong, meaningful connections is key to a regenerative society, where people interact as interconnected individuals rather than isolated consumers. This concept highlights the need to create environments where mutual care and support are embedded in daily interactions, contrasting with the transactional nature of mainstream culture.The Edge Walkers' Role in Cultural Transformation: San speaks about "edge walkers"—individuals and projects at the fringes of the mainstream who are experimenting with new cultural, economic, and ecological paradigms. While often overshadowed by louder, profit-driven entities within crypto and tech, edge walkers embody the regenerative culture that could eventually replace unsustainable systems. Networking these innovators could strengthen and accelerate systemic change.A Decentralized, Harmonized Future Beyond Empire: Looking at history, San contrasts the hierarchical, extractive systems of empire with the collaborative, interdependent nature of tribal cultures. As society shifts away from centralized power structures, he suggests a planetary culture that integrates the strengths of both. This future civilization would honor the planet's interconnectedness, leveraging decentralized networks to sustain a complex, self-regulating, and resilient ecosystem that could avoid collapse and facilitate lasting well-being.

Today we're joined by RWA.xyz Co-Founder & CTO, Charlie You to discuss bringing Real World Assets onchain. RWA.xyz is the Premiere data website for Real-World-Assets.In this episode we discuss: What is rwa.xyzYield farming to RWAsWhat are Real-World-Assets?The Spectrum of Tokenization report What does on-chain RWAs solve?Tokenized funds Stablecoin differentiationTRONLending markets comparable vol RWAs quality evaluation  RWA blockers: regulation RWA roadmap RWA chart crimeAnd much more—enjoy!—Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(00:50) What is rwa.xyz(04:16) Yield farming to RWAs(08:24) What are Real-World-Assets?(09:12) The Spectrum of Tokenization report (14:05) What does on-chain RWAs solve?(20:57) rwa.xyz deep dive: tokenized funds (23:58) rwa.xyz deep dive: stablecoin differentiation(29:39) rwa.xyz deep dive: TRON(36:36) rwa.xyz deep dive: lending markets comparable vol (40:35) RWAs quality evaluation  (44:10) RWA blockers: regulation (51:36) RWA roadmap (57:43) RWA chart crime(59:11) Outro—The Indexed Podcast discusses hot topics, trendy metrics and chart crimes in the crypto industry every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month - brought to you by wizards @hildobby @0xBoxer @sui414.Subscribe to our channel and leave a comment to help us make the pod better!Follow the Indexed Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/indexed_pod—Follow Charlie You here:https://x.com/CharlieYouAI—DISCLAIMER: All information presented here should not be relied upon as legal, financial, investment, tax or even life advice. The views expressed in the podcast are not representative of hosts' employers views. We are acting independently of our respective professional roles.

Nathan Hunt is joined Andrew O'Neill and Evan Gunter from S&P Global Ratings to discuss the rapidly expanding realm of private credit markets. Together, they explore the challenges facing private debt, including liquidity, transparency, and discuss how tokenization could transform this landscape. More from Evan and Andrew: Tokenized Private Credit: A New Digital Frontier for Real World Assets More S&P Global Content: More S&P Global Podcasts The Daily Update S&P Global Look Forward Report Credits: Host/Author: Nathan Hunt Producer/Editor: Patrick Moroney Published With Assistance From: Kyle May, Kurt Burger, Camille McManus www.spglobal.com

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings, Kyle Sonlin, and Nico Pantelis cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including how Black Salmon and Kin Capital are tokenizing real estate! This week Jason Barraza had a chance to sit down with Florian Huchede from Carre, covering their Q3 Updates and what we can expect from them in the near future as they continue tokenizing real estate.   Company of the Week - Herwig: Swift Company of the Week - Kyle: Black Salmon    = Stay in touch via our Social Media = Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesonlin/  Herwig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/herwigkonings/ Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicopantelis/  Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbarraza/  Opinion articles, interviews, and more: https://medium.com/security-token-group  Find the video edition of this episode on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stmtvofficial    The Market Movements Kin Capital Launches $5M Real Estate Fund with $95M in Future Tranches Planned on Chintai: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/09/30/digital-asset-manager-kin-launches-100m-tokenized-real-estate-fund-on-chintai-network/   HSBC Issues $128M 1-Year Tokenized Note on Own Orion DLT: https://www.ledgerinsights.com/hsbc-issues-hk1-billion-digital-bond-using-orion-dlt/   Credbull's LiquidStone to Issue Up to $500M Private Credit Fund on Plume Network : https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/03/rwa-platform-credbull-rolls-out-up-to-500m-private-credit-fund-with-fixed-high-yield-on-plume-network/   Hilbert Capital to Tokenize Fund on Base, Powered by Fortunafi: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hilbert-capitals-v1-fund-tokenized-by-fortunafi-on-coinbases-base-302265429.html   Black Salmon and Wbuild Tokenize Florida Real Estate, Second Asset Planned: https://www.fundssociety.com/en/news/alternatives/black-salmon-tokenizes-its-first-real-estate-project-with-fintech-wbuild-in-the-u-s/ The Token Debrief Franklin Templeton's BENJI Now Available on Aptos: https://www.nftgators.com/franklin-templeton-expands-tokenised-rwa-money-fund-to-aptos-blockchain/   Euroclear and World Gold Council Demonstrate Tokenized Gold Used as Collateral: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/02/tokenization-allows-more-efficient-collateral-transfers-digital-asset-euroclear-and-world-gold-council-found-in-pilot-project/amp/   Swift to Allow Test Transactions For Financial Institutions in 2025: https://www.pymnts.com/digital-payments/2024/swift-tokenized-transaction-tests-aims-to-bridge-digital-islands/   Taurus to Tap Chainlink Market, Reference, and Identity Data: https://cointelegraph.com/news/taurus-chainlink-partnership-institutional-tokenization-adoption   ANZ Partners with Chainlink and Joins Project Guardian:  https://www.anz.com.au/newsroom/media/2024/september/anz-becomes-first-australian-bank-to-join-project-guardian/   Meld Gold Tokenizes Commodities on XRPL: https://www.cryptonewsz.com/ripple-joins-meld-gold-launch-tokenized-gold/   Blocksquare to List Tokenized Real Estate on Polytrade: https://dailycoin.com/press-releases/blocksquare-partners-with-polytrade-to-enhance-rwa-adoption/   SBI Digital Markets to List Tokenized Securities on 21X: https://21x.eu/21x-announces-strategic-partnership-with-sbi-digital-markets/   Aktionariat to List Tokenized Equities on INX, Starting with Own $DAKS Token: https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/10/01/global-tokenized-equity-gets-a-boost-from-inx-and-aktionariat/   Sabai Protocol to Leverage Victus Capital for Scalability: https://u.today/press-releases/sabai-protocol-partners-with-victus-capital-to-accelerate-tokenization-of-real-world   RWA Nova Signs MOU with IX Swap to Tokenize Multiple RWAs: https://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+PR+Wire/RWA+NOVA+Signs+MOU+with+IX+Swap%2C+Leading+Global+STO+Platform%2C+to+Strengthen+Collaboration+on+Tokenization+of+Real-World+Assets/23800259.html   Bank of England and FCA Open Applications for Digital Securities Sandbox: https://www.dlnews.com/articles/snapshot/uk-regulators-open-tokenisation-sandbox/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=   CFTC Subcommittee Submits Recommendations on Tokenized Assets Being Used as Collateral: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/10/03/cftc-subcommittee-sends-up-recommendations-for-letting-firms-use-tokenized-shares-as-collateral-bloomberg/   = Check out our Companies = Security Token Group: http://securitytokengroup.com/   Security Token Advisors: http://www.securitytokenadvisors.com/   Security Token Market: https://stm.co  InvestReady: https://www.investready.com   ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:16 Introduction 1:22 Market Movements 18:48 STS Interviews: Carre 31:52 The Token Debrief 48:02 Companies of The Week: Swift, Black Salmon

Summary   In this conversation, Wayne Marcel and AK discuss their backgrounds in crypto, the importance of education, and the need for simplifying technology to achieve mass adoption. They explore emerging trends such as Real World Assets and decentralized infrastructure, the future of gaming in Web 3, and the critical issues of privacy and regulation in the crypto space. The discussion emphasizes the importance of networking and education in navigating the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.   Learn more about Learnvault: https://learnvault.io/    Learn more about FIO and get your Handle today: https://fio.net/ Takeaways   The world is increasingly recognizing the importance of crypto. Access to financial systems is a global issue. Education is crucial for helping others understand crypto. The technology behind crypto is legitimate despite scams. Mass adoption requires simplifying user interfaces. Real World Assets (RWA) can revolutionize ownership. Decentralized infrastructure is the future of connectivity. Gaming is transitioning to Web 3 for better user control. Privacy in crypto is a fundamental right that needs attention. Networking at conferences can lead to significant career opportunities.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Background in Crypto 02:54 The Importance of Simplifying Technology for Mass Adoption 05:58 Emerging Trends: Real World Assets and Decentralized Infrastructure 08:47 The Future of Gaming and Web 3 11:54 Privacy and Regulation in Crypto 13:50 Final Thoughts and the Future of Crypto

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Paul Frambot, co-founder and CEO of Morpho Labs, explains how Morpho is a decentralized and permissionless lending protocol that allows users to create customized lending and borrowing pools. Unlike traditional DeFi platforms like Aave, Morpho externalizes risk management, giving users control over their risk exposure and liquidity. Frambot shares how Morpho started as a rate-optimizing solution and evolved into Morpho Blue, a more scalable protocol with over $1 billion in deposits. He discusses the advantages of building in Europe, Morpho's vision to make financial infrastructure a public good, and how fintech partnerships could drive future DeFi adoption. We also touch on Morpho's upcoming token launch and its long-term strategy to compete with other major DeFi protocols. 0:00 - Intro to Paul Frambot 0:30 - What is Morpho and How it Differs from Competitors 2:00 - Paul's Background and Entry into DeFi 3:30 - Early Development of Morpho Optimizer 5:00 - Transition to Morpho Blue and Permissionless Lending 8:00 - Managing Risk, Liquidity, and Customization 11:00 - Real-World Assets and New Use Cases in DeFi 14:00 - Challenges and Advantages of Building in Europe 18:00 - Morpho's Long-Term Vision: Financial Infrastructure as a Public Good 23:00 - Future of DeFi: Fintech Integration and Token Launch 28:00 - Competition with Aave and Growth Strategy 33:00 - The Role of Fintech in Scaling DeFi 38:00 - Long-Term Vision for DeFi and Fintech 43:00 - Morpho's Upcoming Tokenomics and Governance 48:00 - Future Trends and Adoption in DeFi 52:00 - Closing Thoughts and Paul's Outlook on DeFi This episode was sponsored by: NEAR: https://redactedbangkok.ai/?utm_source=thedefiant&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=defiant&utm_content=newsletter Stellar: https://stellar.org/soroban?utm_source=defiant&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=defiant_podcast ✨ Check out our new website ✨ https://thedefiant.io/

The Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies' Bob Schwinger hosts a discussion with fellow Task Force members Don Irwin and Tyler Yagman. They identify the key takeaways from the House Financial Services Committee's June 5th congressional hearing about the tokenization of real-world assets, its relation to cryptocurrency, and its potential to improve market efficiency and transparency. Bob, Don, and Tyler also discuss the importance of regulatory compliance, the differences between permissioned and permissionless blockchains, and tokenization's implications for future financial inclusion. Access a transcript of this episode here: https://bit.ly/3ZxikWG Want to learn more about emerging digital technologies and their development? Join us at the City Bar's upcoming program: Guidelines for Users and Developers of AI Powered Technologies on October 10 (https://bit.ly/GUDAI) and view our catalogue of similar on-demand CLEs (https://bit.ly/BarCTFDT). Visit nycbar.org/events to find all of the most up-to-date information about our upcoming programs and events. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Today's Topic 01:21 Overview of Tokenization and Congressional Hearing 02:21 Detailed Explanation of Tokenization 05:09 Legislative Proposals and Industry Perspectives 07:33 Distinguishing Tokenization from Cryptocurrency 10:26 Goals and Benefits of Tokenization 16:41 Use Cases and Practical Applications 24:30 Fundamental Principles and Regulatory Concerns 33:38 Permissioned vs. Permissionless Blockchains 39:31 Tokenizing Securities and Technological Challenges 43:22 Stable Coins, CBDCs, and Financial Inclusion 48:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In episode 170, we're excited to welcome Agustin Liserra, CEO and Co-Founder of Num Finance, an organization on a mission to democratize investing with tokenized Real World Assets. We dive into what exactly a tokenized RWA is, how they can democratize investment opportunities, the role of RWAs in climate finance and the Regenerative Finance movement, how blockchain can bring greater transparency and trust to investing, and much more. --Three Key Takeaways--Due to the challenges in Argentina related to inflation and financial inclusion, crypto has played an important role in the lives of Argentinians. This has helped create a flourishing environment for builders focused on DeFi and FinTech.Tokenized Real World Assets can help democratize investing by making investment opportunities accessible to investors without traditional jurisdictional complexities, while also enabling the fractionalization of shares to lower the price of entry.Tokenized RWAs can help bring more liquidity and transparency to climate asset markets, while driving greater efficiency by cutting out intermediaries. --Full shownotes with links available at--https://www.cryptoaltruism.org/blog/crypto-altruism-podcast-episode-170-num-finance-democratizing-investing-catalyzing-financial-inclusion-with-tokenized-real-world-assets✨Interested in Octant's 4-week accelerator program? More info on this incredible opportunity for builders HERE.

Jag Singh is the CEO and co-founder of re.al, an L2 build to facilitate deep onchain liquidity for tokenized RWAs. re.al seeks to redefine how RWAs are integrated into DeFi, using yield-generating real-world assets as novel building blocks in existing DeFi primitives.In this conversation, we discuss:- Real World Asset thesis- TVL/RWA yields- Benefits of tokenizing real-world assets- On-chain Home Loans- Building on Arbitrum- Current market discussion- Transparent rewards program- Value accrual to community- Vertically integrated ecosystem- Rewards and points programs- Season 2 rewards goalsre.alWebsite: www.re.alX: @real_rwaDiscord: discord.gg/realrwaJag SinghX: @jagTNFT LinkedIn: Jag Singh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Greg chats with Tomer Pascal, the co-founder and CEO of Own Play, about their innovative project, CityVerse Tycoon. This episode dives into the integration of Web3 technology in gaming, the challenges of using blockchain and NFTs, and how CityVerse Tycoon offers a seamless gaming experience for both Web3 enthusiasts and casual players alike. Tomer also shares insights into the use of Progressive Web Apps (PWA), real-world assets in gaming, and the importance of community engagement in game development.Listen Here: Exploring Web3 Gaming with Tomer PascalTimestamps & Key Takeaways: 03:18.22 - 05:27.34: Simplifying Web3 for Players Tomer discusses how CityVerse Tycoon integrates blockchain and NFTs seamlessly into the gameplay, making it accessible even for players unfamiliar with Web3 technology. 08:34.56 - 10:15.29: The Power of Progressive Web Apps (PWA)A deep dive into why the team chose a PWA over a traditional mobile app, focusing on accessibility and avoiding app store limitations. 12:41.68 - 14:09.52: Real-World Assets in CityVerse Tycoon Tomer explains how players can buy, trade, and improve real-world assets like buildings in Manhattan, adding a financial strategy element to the game. 16:30.44 - 18:07.91: Community Engagement and Feedback Tomer highlights the importance of engaging with the player community through platforms like Discord and the role of player feedback in shaping the game's development. 21:22.31 - 22:58.44: Balancing Web2 and Web3 Challenges A discussion on the complexities of integrating Web2 and Web3 elements, and the challenges of running two startups simultaneously.

Chris Yin is CEO/Co-Founder of Plume, which he founded in 2024 to redefine how people use and think about RWAs. He is leading the team realizing the vision to simplify how users bring any kind of asset including collectibles and alternative assets in addition to traditional financial instruments onchain. Chris has an accomplished track record as a product lead and investor, with prior positions at Beluga, Scale Venture Partners, and Rainforest QA. In this conversation, we discuss:- RWAs- RWA-Fi- Advantages of tokenizing assets- Biggest challenges in RWA deployment- Plume's unique offerings in the RWA space- Which collectibles and alternative assets that will be most valuable to bring onchain- Alternative assets for retail investors- Crypto evolving to serve institutional partners-RWA based loans and looping- Understanding the crypto product life cycle- Knowing your audiencePlume NetworkWebsite: www.plumenetwork.xyzX: @plumenetworkTelegram: t.me/plumenetwork_communityChris YinX: @chriseyinBlog: www.chrisyin.xyz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

One of the bluechip DeFi projects and backbone of Ethereum liquidity markets, Aave has recently announced their V4 upgrade proposal, which aims (among others) to unify crosschain liquidity.We were joined by Stani Kulechov, founder & CEO of Aave, to discuss the DeFi (r)evolution since ETH Lend to Aave V4, expanding to non-EVM chains and potentially even building a self-sovereign chain. Topics covered in this episode:The evolution of AaveAave V3 risk management & MakerDAO feudAave V4Unified liquidity layer & risk pricingGHO stablecoinHow the unified liquidity layer improves UXRWA & liquidation strategies in Aave V4Expanding to non-EVM networksBuilding a self-sovereign chainAave's role in the future of DeFiHow stablecoins will evolveDeFi institutional adoptionFuture roadmapEpisode links:Stani Kulechov on TwitterAave on TwitterLens Protocol on TwitterSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture & Friederike Ernst.

Lex chats with  Anthony Moro, CEO of Provenance Foundation. Provenance is a blockchain platform for real-world assets and has a focus on financial services. Moro discusses his background in the traditional financial industry, particularly in security servicing, and explains how Provenance is positioning itself as a good control location for ownership of securities. He highlights the inefficiencies and high costs associated with intermediated securities transactions and explains how Provenance aims to provide a more efficient and secure alternative. Moro also discusses the technology stack of Provenance, which is built on the Cosmos network, and explains the importance of purpose-built blockchain networks for financial services. He also touches on the topics of noncustodial networks, ledgering, and the importance of network uptime in financial services. Moro concludes by discussing the future vision for Provenance, including the tokenization of trillions of dollars of financial assets and the role of Provenance in enabling asset issuers and service providers to transact efficiently on the platform. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Provenance's Website: https://bit.ly/3xLpXx6Anthony's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3VIl3Jn Companies: Provenance, Sofi, Provenance Blockchain Labs, ProvLabs, Ethereum, Cosmos, Merrill Lynch, Figure Technologies, Figure MarketsTopics: Blockchain, tokenisation, capital markets, DeFi, TradFi, NFT, Financial Services, Governance, crypto ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

In this sponsored episode of the Edge of NFT, we dive into the electrifying universe of blockchain gaming and the intersection of AI technology at the Laos Network event at Consensus. Uncover how the Laos Network is revolutionizing NFT minting and tokenizing real-world assets at scale, as developers share their Hacker House experiences and the expansive potential of the network for diversified use cases. Tune in for an inside look into the leading-edge innovations at the heart of the blockchain revolution!

Hugo Philion is the Cofounder Flare Networks and CEO of FlareLabs.We discuss: - Launch of FAssets Beta- FAssets for XRP, Bitcoin, an Dogecoin - Hex Trust USDX Stablecoin on Flare- Launch of first liquid staking protocol on Flare, Sceptre - Launch of first Real World Assets protocol by Clearpool - AI and Blockchain 

Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo discusses BlackRock's launch of its tokenized asset fund on the Ethereum network.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Asset management giant BlackRock (BLK) partnered with Securitize to launch its tokenized asset fund on the Ethereum network. Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo joins "First Mover" with insights on the partnership and evolution of real-world assets in the crypto space.-Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry's most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world's leading asset management firm, announced the launch of a tokenized investment fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) Fund, developed in collaboration with Securitize.  Carlos Domingo, founder and CEO of Securitize, discusses the launch of the fund, which is native to the public Ethereum blockchain and aims to bring an institutional-grade cash management product to crypto institutions, offering faster token issuance, redemption, and transferability.  Learn more: What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? A Beginner's Guide He also talks about how Blackrock has embraced crypto, how the launch of the fund was “front run” by crypto Twitter, and how Blackrock will deal with issues such as the fund being dusted with ETH tainted by sanctioned Tornado Cash ETH.  Show highlights: What the BUIDL fund is, its essence and objectives How the fund rewards its users, with a system similar to crypto airdrops Whether they were worried about regulatory aspects of bringing this product onchain Securitize's role in the partnership with BlackRock How much money flowed into the fund on the first day and who the target investor is Why BlackRock decided to build this product on Ethereum  What BlackRock's attitude towards crypto is, according to Carlos How the launch of the fund was frontrun by crypto insiders  How a wallet associated with the fund received unintended funds from North Korean tied wallets and whether Ethereum should implement a mechanism for addresses to approve funds that are sent to it Whether the contract is secure and what steps Securitize is taking to increase the safety of the users The roadmap for the partnership between BlackRock and Securitize Thank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital Polkadot Uniswap Guest Carlos Domingo, Founder and CEO of Securitize Previous appearance on Unchained: Could Securitize Democratize Access to Different Asset Classes? Links Previous coverage on Unchained of real world assets: The Catalysts for This Crypto Bull Market: AI, DeFi, Real World Assets? The Chopping Block: Will Tokenizing RWAs Finally Click This Time? MakerDAO Has Brought in Real World Assets. Is It Worth the Risk? BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) Fund The Block: BlackRock to launch tokenized investment fund with Securitize Unchained: BlackRock's Institutional Fund Wallet Receives Unsolicited ETH From Tornado Cash Within Hours of Launch BlackRock Receives Memecoins and NFTs After Putting $100 Million USDC Onchain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Domingo, founder and CEO of Securitize, gives the scoop on why Blackrock's new fund had to launch early and has a suggestion for how to handle dustings of Tornado Cash ETH. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world's leading asset management firm, announced the launch of a tokenized investment fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) Fund, developed in collaboration with Securitize. Carlos Domingo, founder and CEO of Securitize, discusses the launch of the fund, which is native to the public Ethereum blockchain and aims to bring an institutional-grade cash management product to crypto institutions, offering faster token issuance, redemption, and transferability. Learn more: What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? A Beginner's GuideHe also talks about how Blackrock has embraced crypto, how the launch of the fund was “front run” by crypto Twitter, and how Blackrock will deal with issues such as the fund being dusted with ETH tainted by sanctioned Tornado Cash ETH. Show highlights:What the BUIDL fund is, its essence and objectivesHow the fund rewards its users, with a system similar to crypto airdropsWhether they were worried about the regulatory aspects of bringing this product on-chain.Securitize's role in the partnership with BlackRockHow much money flowed into the fund on the first day and who the target investor isWhy BlackRock decided to build this product on Ethereum What BlackRock's attitude towards crypto is, according to CarlosHow the launch of the fund was front-run by crypto insiders How a wallet associated with the fund received unintended funds from North Korean tied wallets and whether Ethereum should implement a mechanism for addresses to approve funds that are sent to itWhether the contract is secure and what steps Securitize is taking to increase the safety of the usersThe roadmap for the partnership between BlackRock and SecuritizeThank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital | Polkadot | UniswapGuestCarlos Domingo, Founder and CEO of SecuritizePrevious appearance on Unchained: Could Securitize Democratize Access to Different Asset Classes?LinksPrevious coverage on Unchained of real-world assets:The Catalysts for This Crypto Bull Market: AI, DeFi, Real World Assets?The Chopping Block: Will Tokenizing RWAs Finally Click This Time?MakerDAO Has Brought in Real World Assets. Is It Worth the Risk?BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (BUIDL) FundThe Block: BlackRock to launch tokenized investment fund with SecuritizeUnchained:Wallet Associated With BlackRock's Tokenized Fund Spammed With Unsolicited ETH From Tornado CashWallet Associated With BlackRock's New Fund Receives Memecoins and NFTs-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Can we Tokenize the World? Robert Leshner, creator of Coumpound and one of the forefathers of DeFi, is on a mission to do so. With his new company Superstate, new product, tokenized t-bills and new location, New York city. Robert is trying to bring $300 trillion in TradFI assets on-chain. ------ ➡️ Apply to the Cartesi Grants Program here:  https://bankless.cc/Cartesi  ------

As the crypto bull market gets started, Alex Pack of Hack VC dives into why he thinks crypto is still so early and how his firm believes crypto and AI will intersect. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode of Unchained, Alex Pack, managing partner at Hack VC. Pack discusses the firm's recent $150 million fundraise, the challenges of raising capital in a bear market, and the firm's focus on early-stage Web3 infrastructure. He also shares his thoughts on the intersection of crypto and AI, the future of DeFi, and the importance of security in the crypto space. Pack believes that the current infrastructure of crypto is still in its early stages and needs significant improvement before it can reach mainstream adoption. He also sees potential in the development of more secure smart contracts and the integration of AI into decentralized applications.Show highlights:How Hack VC was able to raise $150 million in a bear market, especially after the blowups of FTX, 3AC, and TerraAlex's interaction with SBF, whom he calls a "sociopath," and why he didn't invest in FTXHack VC's philosophy to "back hackers" in cryptoThe goals behind Zuzalu, the new community that resembles Balaji Srinivasan's idea of a network stateWhat the main focus of Hack VC's investments are, including scalability, AI, and DeFiWhy Alex believes that "we are still so early"How Alex believes crypto and artificial intelligence will intersect The role of AI agents and how to use them in decentralized applicationsWhy he thinks that EigenLayer is a great solution for middleware applicationsAlex's opinion on the modular vs. monolithic approach for scaling blockchainsHow DeFi survived the last bear market, contrasted with the collapses of CeFi companies like Celsius, BlockFi and FTXWhether algorithmic stablecoins can ever work and what Alex thinks of Ethena's USDeHow to improve security in crypto, according to AlexWhy the outcome of the Bitcoin ETFs exceeded Alex's expectationsWhat he believes the catalysts are for the next bull marketThank you to our sponsors! PolkadotGuest | Alex Pack, Managing partner at Hack VCPrevious appearances on Unchained:Dragonfly Capital on Why Ethereum Is So Far in the Lead‘The Last Big Whale': Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit GenesisLinks | New fundBloomberg: Hack VC Raises $150 Million for Bets on Battered Crypto Industry Hack VC Closes $150M Venture Fund I, Bringing AUM to $425MStablecoins:Unchained:What Is Ethena's USDe Synethic Dollar? A Beginner's GuideWhat Is Terra and Why Did It Fail?Why It's so Hard to Keep Stablecoins Stable What Is Depegging in Crypto and Why Does It Occur?What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? A Beginner's GuideEigenLayer ecosystemUnchained: What Is EigenLayer? A Guide to the Decentralized ETH Restaking ProtocolThe Block: AltLayer closes $14.4 million strategic round co-led by Polychain and Hack VCModular vs. monolithic approachUnchained: What Are Modular Blockchains? A Beginner's GuideThree Crypto Pioneers on Crypto's Monolithic vs. Modular DebateCrypto x AI crossoverio.net and Ritual Collaborate to Boost Global AI Compute Landscape Ritual x EigenLayer: Restaking for AIUnchained: 5 Use Cases of AI in BlockchainZuzaluDecrypt: I Spent a Month Inside Vitalik Buterin's Social Experiment—Here's What It Was Really Like-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Unchained, Alex Pack, managing partner at Hack VC discusses the firm's recent $150 million fundraise, the challenges of raising capital in a bear market, and the firm's focus on early-stage Web3 infrastructure. He also shares his thoughts on the intersection of crypto and AI, the future of DeFi, and the importance of security in the crypto space. Pack believes that the current infrastructure of crypto is still in its early stages and needs significant improvement before it can reach mainstream adoption. He also sees potential in the development of more secure smart contracts and the integration of AI into decentralized applications. Show highlights: How Hack VC was able to raise $150 million in a bear market, especially after the blowups of FTX, 3AC, and Terra Alex's interaction with SBF, whom he calls a "sociopath," and why he didn't invest in FTX Hack VC's philosophy to "back hackers" in crypto The goals behind Zuzalu, the new community that resembles Balaji Srinivasan's idea of a network state What the main focus of Hack VC's investments are, including scalability, AI, and DeFi Why Alex believes that "we are still so early" How Alex believes crypto and artificial intelligence will intersect  The role of AI agents and how to use them in decentralized applications Why he thinks that EigenLayer is a great solution for middleware applications Alex's opinion on the modular vs. monolithic approach for scaling blockchains How DeFi survived the last bear market, contrasted with the collapses of CeFi companies like Celsius, BlockFi and FTX Whether algorithmic stablecoins can ever work and what Alex thinks of Ethena's USDe How to improve security in crypto, according to Alex Why the outcome of the Bitcoin ETFs exceeded Alex's expectations What he believes the catalysts are for the next bull market Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guest: Alex Pack, Managing partner at Hack VC Previous appearances on Unchained: Dragonfly Capital on Why Ethereum Is So Far in the Lead ‘The Last Big Whale': Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis Links New fund Bloomberg: Hack VC Raises $150 Million for Bets on Battered Crypto Industry  Hack VC Closes $150M Venture Fund I, Bringing AUM to $425M Stablecoins: Unchained: What Is Ethena's USDe Synethic Dollar? A Beginner's Guide What Is Terra and Why Did It Fail? Why It's so Hard to Keep Stablecoins Stable  What Is Depegging in Crypto and Why Does It Occur? What Is Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization? A Beginner's Guide EigenLayer ecosystem Unchained: What Is EigenLayer? A Guide to the Decentralized ETH Restaking Protocol The Block: AltLayer closes $14.4 million strategic round co-led by Polychain and Hack VC Modular vs. monolithic approach Unchained:  What Are Modular Blockchains? A Beginner's Guide Three Crypto Pioneers on Crypto's Monolithic vs. Modular Debate Crypto x AI crossover io.net and Ritual Collaborate to Boost Global AI Compute Landscape  Ritual x EigenLayer: Restaking for AI Unchained: 5 Use Cases of AI in Blockchain Zuzalu Decrypt: I Spent a Month Inside Vitalik Buterin's Social Experiment—Here's What It Was Really Like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices