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Jared Phillips, CEO of GolfN, discusses the intersection of golf and technology, focusing on how AI and crypto are transforming the golfing experience. He emphasizes a user-centric approach, making technology accessible without overwhelming users with crypto complexities. Key Takeaways:  How they're designing GolfN to appeal to traditional golfers who aren't yet crypto savvy (growing the Web3 community with Web2 audiences) The evolution of golf apps and GolfN's early success in acquiring users, including $200k in paid memberships in their first month How they balance social, convenience, and privacy when designing for users Guest Bio: Jared Phillips is the CEO and co-founder of GolfN, a platform redefining how golfers engage with the game through rewards, technology, and community. With a background in executive leadership across both traditional industries and Web3, Jared brings a unique blend of operational expertise and startup vision. Before launching GolfN, he led sales and M&A initiatives in the insurance sector, and has since helped scale GolfN through early product success, strategic partnerships, and a growing global user base. A lifelong golfer, Jared is driven by the belief that the game should be more accessible, connected, and rewarding for everyone who plays it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

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Ninad Naik is Co-founder and COO at Mira Network, where he leads research, tech, and operations. Prior to Mira, he spent over a decade as an executive and technology leader at Uber and Amazon across AI, marketplace, and hardware. Prior to technology, Ninad spent several years in investment banking and strategy consulting.In this conversation, we discuss:- Mira's unique approach to on-chain access control and identity management- The shift from static wallet-based gating to dynamic access and reputation layers- Why Hallucinations occur - The economic and social implications of truly autonomous AI are staggering- Why today's AI can't be trusted for high-stakes decisions without constant human supervision - How Mira's decentralized verification layer slashes AI error rates from ~30% to under 5% - Leveraging crypto incentives to power reliable, autonomous AI systems  - Evolving from batch-based review to real-time AI output validation - Focusing first on education and healthcare, where accuracy is mission-critical - Building Web3 infrastructure that addresses real-world Web2 failures  Mira NetworkWebsite: mira.networkX: @Mira_Network Discord: discord.gg/mira-networkNinad NaikLinkedIn: Ninad N.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Join Tommy Shaughnessy as he dives into the world of Dev.Fun with founders Devlord and Robi. Dev.Fun is revolutionizing app creation by enabling anyone — regardless of technical background — to build and launch applications using AI-powered vibe coding. Learn how the team is merging Web3, tokens, and consumer apps to create a decentralized ecosystem of user-generated tools, games, and communities. They cover technical architecture, distribution strategies, monetization paths, and why Solana is their chain of choice.Explore how Dev.Fun is pushing the boundaries of app creation, developer incentives, and decentralized attention markets — and why streaming, tokens, and memes might be the next big unlock.Dev.Fun: https://dev.fun/

Send us a textDigital ownership is evolving rapidly, and nowhere is this more evident than in Telegram's thriving ecosystem. Alex, CMO of DOGS and Open Builders, takes us on a journey through the revolutionary world of digital collectibles that's transforming how millions of users engage with Web3.The conversation begins with the fascinating origin story of DOGS, starting as a simple sketch by Pavel Durov himself for a charity auction supporting orphanages. This meaningful beginning blossomed into a movement that gathered millions of community members in just days and achieved a Binance listing within two months. The narrative then shifts to how stickers serve as powerful onboarding tools for Web2 users entering the blockchain space.What makes Telegram's digital collectibles truly unique is their built-in utility. Unlike traditional NFTs that struggled with practical applications, these stickers and collectibles integrate seamlessly into users' daily communications. "Collectibles on Telegram have this built-in utility from the get-go. They are very easy to flex, they have their place within the Telegram ecosystem and they always will be," Alex explains.Perhaps most fascinating is how these digital assets foster genuine community building. Owners of particular stickers have organically created exclusive chat groups, coordinated marketing efforts, produced merchandise, and even arranged real-life meetups. These communities blend crypto veterans with newcomers, facilitating knowledge transfer and creating shared experiences around digital assets—something Alex notes "many meme coins would be jealous to see."The market performance speaks for itself, with some stickers seeing price increases of up to 44,000% and trading volumes hitting all-time highs on secondary markets. Major collaborations with brands like Pudgy Penguins and Doodles demonstrate the growing appeal of this digital ownership model.As the TON blockchain ecosystem continues evolving, gaming collectibles emerge as the next frontier, with players already trading rare skins and items even before official marketplaces launch. For entrepreneurs, this represents an unprecedented opportunity to define entirely new categories in an ecosystem where "every product you ship is something entirely new" that could potentially "redefine the whole industry."This episode was recorded through a Descript call on June 10, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/telegrams-nft-revolution-the-rise-of-digital-collectibles/

SummaryMike Chan from Deep Ventures joins the ATX DAO Podcast to talk about what makes a crypto VC actually useful to founders, especially in a post-bull market. Drawing from his own path as a Web2 founder and early Web3 operator, Mike shares why empathy, context, and hard-won experience matter more than ever in venture. He explains how Deep Ventures evolved from a syndicate to a fund, what changes in a bear market, and how founders can spot the difference between strategic capital and dead weight on the cap table.This episode is packed with sharp, candid insights for anyone building in Web3. Whether you're fundraising now or planning to in the future, Mike breaks down what good support really looks like, from writing real deal memos to offering founder-first guidance beyond the check. If you're tired of surface-level VC talk and want a grounded look at crypto capital today, this one's worth a listen.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:47 The Journey of a Web2 to Web3 Founder07:07 Career Path and Regrets15:28 Navigating Market Cycles24:30 The Future of Mergers and Acquisitions in Crypto33:21 Timing the Market and Team Dynamics38:30 The Importance of Community and Long-Term Vision44:33 Finding Diamonds in the Rough52:02 Sub-Theses for Investment in CryptoConnect with Mike and Deep Ventures:X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@mikewchan | @DeepVenturesVCWebsite: https://deepventures.ioCheck out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.

In deze Metavers3 podcast duiken we in de wereld van Web3, AI, tokenomics en de toekomst van digitale bedrijven – samen met Olivier Semenjuk, Fractional CMO voor Web3-projecten en OG in crypto.Wat je leert in deze aflevering:• Waarom 99% van Web3-projecten faalt (en hoe je bij die 1% komt)• Hoe marketing, branding en ‘cult-building' cruciaal zijn voor Web3-succes• De opkomst van AI-agents en hun impact op crypto• Hoe je als Web2-bedrijf wél succesvol Web3 in gaat• Educatie, hype cycles, fake communities en… de Web3-kabal

GFA 465. Startup horror stories turned growth lessons. Mike shares 3 epic founder fails—from ecom to Web3—live in Bangkok. Rug pulls, real talk, and rebuilding. The post Rekt Survivor – Startup Scars & Battle-Tested Lessons in Web2 & Web3 with Michael Michelini appeared first on Global From Asia.

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Banks have been making money off your deposits while giving you nothing in return. Meanwhile, DePIN networks are building infrastructure that could make these outdated institutions obsolete. All at a fraction of the cost.In today's episode, we sit down with Santiago Roel Santos, founder of Inversion, to explore how stablecoins and decentralized infrastructure are changing everything from banking to physical infrastructure. Santiago's got a bold vision: He thinks stablecoins are set to merge checking, savings, and money markets into one smooth and programmable solution. Inversion bets big on DePIN networks that deliver better data than legacy providers. We cover why the next decade is about aggregating users, tokenomics challenges, and which Web2 sectors are primed for disruption.Let's get into it.The Rollup---Newton is the trust layer for autonomous finance. Smart. Secure. Verifiable. Built for a future where AI agents replace apps and interfaces. Learn more here: https://www.magicnewton.com/Get effortless access to crypto's best DeFi yields. Continually rebalanced by AI powered Keepers to earn you more while saving you time and reducing costs. Learn more here: https://summer.fi/earn?referralCode=2000096----Website: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd9vbF3hJA2n7qoL5?si=7230787bb90947efPodcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

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Today, we've got two very different stories in one episode. First, Steven Goldfeder, co-founder of Offchain Labs, joins Unchained to explain why Robinhood is rebuilding its product on the Arbitrum tech stack, what it says about crypto's evolution, and how this could finally bridge Web2 and Web3. Then, Calvin Hamilton breaks down the bizarre $59 million bet on whether President Zelensky wore a suit — and why vague rules, a fateful tweet, and one protocol's vote could damage Polymarket's reputation. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Focal by FalconX Ledn Steven Goldfeder, co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs Calvin Hamilton, Polymarket bettor on the ‘yes' of the Zelensky dispute. Unchained: Robinhood Is Building Its Own Layer 2 Blockchain Robinhood's presentation at ETHcc: To Catch A Token Rob Hadick's tweet on tokenized stocks  Timestamps:

Today, we've got two very different stories in one episode. First, Steven Goldfeder, co-founder of Offchain Labs, joins Unchained to explain why Robinhood is rebuilding its product on the Arbitrum tech stack, what it says about crypto's evolution, and how this could finally bridge Web2 and Web3. Then, Calvin Hamilton breaks down the bizarre $59 million bet on whether President Zelensky wore a suit — and why vague rules, a fateful tweet, and one protocol's vote could damage Polymarket's reputation. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Focal by FalconX Ledn Steven Goldfeder, co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs Calvin Hamilton, Polymarket bettor on the ‘yes' of the Zelensky dispute. Unchained: Robinhood Is Building Its Own Layer 2 Blockchain Robinhood's presentation at ETHcc: To Catch A Token Rob Hadick's tweet on tokenized stocks  Timestamps:

Today we welcome Christian Chegne, Co-Founder of ReFi Hub, a rapidly growing regenerative finance platform that lets anyone invest in real-world sustainability infrastructure, from solar plants to EV charging stations, and earn on-chain yields while supporting climate-positive outcomes.In this episode you'll learn:

Vadym Rozov, founder of Simplify Labs, joins the podcast to break down the regulatory future of crypto in Europe. With MiCA and DORA reshaping the landscape, Simplify Labs is helping exchanges stay compliant and launch fast with modular white-label solutions. Vadym shares what sets their platform apart, the challenges of MiCA implementation, how banks are evolving into exchanges, and what startups must know before entering regulated markets.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Vadym Rozov and the focus on MiCA regulation and Simplify Labs.[00:01:00] Vadym's Background: From Ukraine's Web2 outsourcing to building Simplify Labs.[00:02:00] What Simplify Labs Offers: A modular, white-label crypto exchange solution with MiCA compliance.[00:04:30] How It's Different: Built for real use—already powering licensed exchanges like RX in Malta.[00:06:00] Regulation-Ready: Adapting to MiCA and DORA from years ago, including penetration testing and dev scale.[00:07:00] MiCA's Impact: Only 100 out of 5,000+ EU exchanges expected to survive by 2026.[00:08:00] Travel Rule Explained: Why all transactions now need sender/receiver data stored.[00:09:30] Client Successes: Crypto card deployments, fiat conversion, and onboarding for MiCA-regulated exchanges.[00:11:30] Roadmap: Continual updates to match changing regulations and user needs.[00:12:30] Business Growth: Positioning for the MiCA shift and long-term regulatory infrastructure.[00:14:00] Costs of Compliance: Team, tech, and monthly operational costs under MiCA.[00:16:00] Building Lessons: Why Simplify Labs' roots in real-world exchange operations matter.[00:17:00] Market Trends: Telegram bots, fun tokens, meme coins, and where MiCA draws the line.[00:19:30] Banks vs Exchanges: Vadym on why traditional banks will become the next big crypto players.[00:21:00] Final Ask: Looking for long-term partners, not funding—ready to support licensed launches.Connecthttps://simplifylabs.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplify-labs/https://x.com/simplifylabs_iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vadimrozov/https://x.com/vadimrozovDisclaimerNothing 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/

Join host Samir Azizi at the heart of Toronto's booming Web3 scene as he visits the Solana Startup Village, hosted by Superteam Canada. In this vibrant episode, Samir sits down with Fibonacci to uncover how a scrappy team pulled together an epic 16-day build station packed with hackathons, live workshops, and community vibes—all just before the Consensus conference. From last-minute venue changes to planning investor panels and women-in-tech events, this deep dive captures the passion and chaos of building something truly special. Learn how local Web3 builders are shaping the Solana ecosystem in Canada—and why Super Team's community-first model is becoming a global blueprint.  • How Toronto's Solana hub came to life ✨  • The teamwork behind workshops, mentorships & events  • Web3 vs Web2 builders: who's showing up?  • Behind-the-scenes of community-led crypto infrastructure  • Super Team's unique model for local blockchain growth

Kurt Larsen is Co-Founder of Rhinestone (https://www.rhinestone.wtf), a platform revolutionizing Web3 by building modular smart account infrastructure to enhance interoperability, security, and developer accessibility. Kurt shares his journey from a banker to launching markets for Deliveroo and leading a machine learning product division, to co-founding Rhinestone, which recently raised $5 million in a seed round led by 1kx, with support from CoinFund, Lattice, Heartcore, Circle Ventures, among others. He discusses how his early fascination with crypto in 2017, coupled with insights from building Deliveroo's marketplace algorithms, exposed the flaws of centralized networks and fueled Rhinestone's mission to create user-friendly, self-sovereign tools that rival Web2 simplicity. Kurt dives into Rhinestone's platform for developers to build and monetize smart account modules, the challenges of improving Web3 UX, and his vision for smart accounts as the dominant interface for users, AI agents, and blockchain-integrated systems in the next three to five years.

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Ever wondered what happens to those domain names gathering digital dust in your GoDaddy account? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Michael Ho, Co-founder of D3, to explore how blockchain technology is transforming the overlooked world of domain trading and ownership.The domain industry hasn't changed much since the '90s. Selling a valuable name still involves clunky escrow services, manual transfers, and broker fees that can eat up 25% or more of your sale. D3 is changing that—by tokenizing domains as programmable digital assets on-chain.What makes D3's approach unique is its seamless integration. Instead of building a new siloed system, they're bringing Web3 functionality directly to where domain owners already are—through familiar registrar interfaces. Soon, you'll be able to tokenize, trade, lease, or fractionalize your domains with just a few clicks.At the heart of it all is Doma, the first DNS-compliant blockchain network. D3's DomainFi platform runs on Doma, bridging traditional Web2 domains with Web3 ecosystems. The result? New sources of liquidity, distribution, and innovation—unlocking value in what's currently a $350B+ real-world asset class.The biggest surprise? Half of all domains aren't even being used—just sitting idle. D3's technology brings those names to life, enabling domain holders to tap into new financial use cases, from collateral to leasing and beyond. And with the recent launch of .sol as an official top-level domain on Solana, the bridge between Web2 and Web3 is getting stronger by the day.Whether you're a domain investor, builder, or simply curious about the next wave of internet infrastructure, this conversation reveals what's possible when the world's original digital assets go decentralized.

En este episodio de Espacio Cripto tuvimos como invitado a Carlos Melgar, parte del equipo de Base, quien nos compartió una visión clara y humana sobre cómo construir un ecosistema cripto más incluyente y funcional desde Latinoamérica.Sigue a Carlos:X: https://twitter.com/carlosjmelgarSuscríbete a Voyager: https://espaciocripto.io/voyagerComunidad de Espacio Cripto: https://t.me/espaciocripto00:00 - Intro03:32 - Stablecoins y valor social en cripto 07:31 - Oportunidades y mindset de los builders 11:11 - Ecosistema cripto: especulación vs construcción 13:30 - Incubase y proyectos latinos 15:33 - El futuro de Coinbase Wallet 17:31 - La brecha entre Web2 y Web3 21:14 - Iniciativas de Base en América Latina 22:05 - Preparación de builders en toda la región 25:10 - Falta de diversidad y cómo resolverlo

David Carvalho is the founder of Naoris Protocol. With more than 20 years of experience as an ethical hacker, he was an advisor to Nation States and Critical Infrastructures under NATO on cyber-war, cyber-espionage, and cyber-terrorism, and has been an advisor to multi-billion-dollar global enterprises like Nokia-Siemens, AT&T, and EA Games. (Interestingly enough, David created the first Distributed AI and Blockchain-based CyberSecurity Mesh solution and was also the former youngest Global CISO in the EU).In this conversation, we discuss:- Why cybersecurity needs a new foundation (not more tools)- The threat of Q-Day: why quantum risk is closer than we think- How to secure Web2 & Web3 without hard forks or protocol fragmentation- Quantum's Threat to Crypto- Building trust at the Sub-Zero Layer: securing the layer below all layers - Why Web3 inherited all of Web2's worst security flaws — and how to fix it - Transforming IoT, AI and cloud into trusted, self-defending systems - Why legacy cybersecurity is a dead end — and how incentives fix it - Designing the world's first Post-Quantum DePIN infrastructure- Becoming “security” in the blockchain trilemma Naoris ProtocolWebsite: naorisdr.comX: @NaorisProtocolDiscord: discord.gg/naorisprotocolDavid CarvalhoX: @katanationcyberLinkedIn: David Joao Vieira Carvalho--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

In this episode, Kash Dhanda of Jupiter shares his crypto career journey and his unique role blending content creation with product strategy. He delves into Jupiter's unconventional organizational structure, explaining how it fuels their rapid product development and acquisition strategy. Kash highlights the reasoning behind key initiatives such as the Drip House acquisition and Jupiter Lend, underscoring their commitment to long-term growth. The conversation also addresses the challenges of serving a diverse user base, from crypto novices to seasoned traders, and Jupiter's dedication to community support.DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

HEADLINESCrypto group Tron, led by Justin Sun, to go public with Trump-linked bank after US pauses probe into billionaire founderU.S. Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korea's Global Fake IT Worker Networka16z crypto invests $70 million in direct EigenLayer token deal to back EigenCloud developer platform rolloutPump.fun and Other Memecoin Accounts Suspended From X in Apparent CrackdownEthereum surpasses 35 million ETH staked, a new high for the networkFriends of the ShowGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Ainscow is a co-founder of Me3, a web3 engagement and infrastructure platform. Matthew has built partnerships with several of Asia's largest E-sports and GameFi networks with the goal of converting Web2 users to Web3.  Why you should listen In this conversation, Matthew discusses Me3, the innovative AI-powered engagement platform designed for Web3. He shares insights into the challenges of user retention in the crypto space, the technological advancements being implemented in their platform, and the upcoming token launch. The discussion highlights the importance of data analytics and user experience in enhancing engagement and sustainability in the Web3 ecosystem. Supporting links Stabull Finance Me3 Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

Sam MacPherson is CEO at Phoenix Labs, a service provider to Spark.In this episode, we explore how one of the top 5 largest DeFi protocols scaled to billions in liquidity onchain without a token, and why its upcoming SPK launch, RWA strategy, and “not a bank” campaign prove it's just getting started.EDITOR'S NOTE: Since recording, liquidity deposited into Spark grew from $3.6B to $4B.------

HEADLINESGenius Bill Move forward and advances through the SenateBlackRock Keeps Ripping Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF Seeing Big InflowsFounders of LayerZero, SEI, Selini Capital, and Plume Back Hyper-personalized AI Crypto Discovery EngineSEC Chair Paul Atkins announced this week that DeFi platforms will be exempt from regulatory restrictionsFinally, Pudgy Penguins is partnering with Nascar. These lil guys are so mainstream now.Show SponsorsGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JUNE 10 HEADLINESBitcoin Core devs merge controversial OP_RETURN policy change into planned October releaseUS Senate might pass the “GENIUS” stablecoin bill this Wednesday which could redefine how stablecoins are issued, regulated, and backedNasdaq-listed fintech Netcapital acquires crypto native protocol Mixie93 of the top 100 wallets on Pump. fun are botsCrypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banksQUICK HITSNew report claims Guggenheim will use Ripple's XRP Ledger to offer tokenized commercial paper in RWA move.SharpLink Gaming recently raised $425M in a private round led by Consensys.Polymarket bettors are 98% sure that the Fed will sit flat on interest rates in June 18.Last week, SKALE Network announced their FAIR AI chain, the first MEV-resistant Layer 1 blockchain built for the age of AI and high-performance finance.Crypto funds saw record $7B inflows in May as institutional investors are making more investments into digital assets.Show SponsorsGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 5 Top HeadlinesHappy Circle IPO day –– Debuting around $31 a share, early indication for $CRCL is $45-$47, which would put institutional buyers instantly up 45% to 52%.Pumpfun founder says $1B presale funds go straight to Israel. “Pumpfun was, and always will be, a Jewish protocol” Alon shared in a recent interview.Madman James Wynn loses another $25million Bitcoin bet. But does he make more in celebrity with each loss? US Senator Cynthia Lummis says military leadership wants a national BTC reserve. She also expects Bitcoin to grow massively in the next decade. Badis Bajou, 24, suspected of organizing multiple abductions including Ledger co-founder, was caught in Tangier. Victims were tortured, ransoms demanded — even his finger was cut off. Good riddance. Show SponsorsGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TODAY'S HEADLINES - JUNE 4MoonPay to offer direct crypto services in all 50 US states after obtaining New York's BitLicense.Pump.Fun, reportedly, is raising $1 billion for a token sale at a $4 billion valuation.MARA hits monthly mining milestone, holds all 950 BTC to grow second-largest public crypto treasury.An unofficial Trump Wallet hits the market, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Don Jr. and Eric Trump have denied any involvement.Finally, 2.1B crypto stolen in 2025 as hackers shift focus from code to users, according to a recent CertiK report.Show SponsorsGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preston Van Loon, Ethereum Core Developer at Offchain Labs, joined me to discuss the impact of the Pectra upgrade to the Ethereum network.Topics:- Benefits of the Pectra upgrade- How the upgrade impacts Layer 2s- Upcoming Ethereum upgrades - Why major institutions build on Ethereum - Arbitrum overview - Future of Web advertising and monetization - US Crypto OutlookShow Sponsor -

Legacy social media platforms lock you in, control your audience, and exploit your data. Farcaster aims to fix those problems. But how can it attract developers and users in an already saturated media environment?  Developer Ecosystem Lead Linda Xie joined the show to explain: How Farcaster addresses social media's structural flaws How Farcaster's mini-app ecosystem is helping to grow the user base The most popular apps taking off on the platform How the whole crypto community could benefit from gathering on Farcaster Why she believes crypto communities belong on open, portable networks And why her family's history helped her grasp the significance of Bitcoin in 2011 Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Bitwise Linda Xie, Developer Ecosystem Lead at Farcaster Previous coverage of Unchained on Farcaster and social media: Farcaster Wants to Win Over Crypto. Here's How It's Different From ‘Crypto Twitter' Ethereum Accounts to Post on Social Media More After Criticism How Decentralized Social Network Farcaster Hopes to Eventually Get to One Billion Users What is Warpcast Wallet? Farcaster's Snapchain Farcaster's mini-apps Understanding Farcaster: A Sufficiently Decentralized Social Graph Protocol Timestamps:

Ilya Polosukhin is Co-Founder of NEAR, (https://www.near.ai), a high-performant, AI-native blockchain platform that provides the infrastructure needed for AI applications and agents to transact, operate, and interact across both Web2 and Web3. With a deep background in machine learning and software engineering, Ilya shares his journey into crypto, from early contributions in tech to co-founding NEAR, where he focuses on building an accessible Web3 ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of user-centric blockchain infrastructure, the modularity of NEAR's design, and its role as a leading stack for creating decentralized applications, empowering developers to innovate seamlessly. 

Maz ElJundi, Head of Crypto at Revolut, discusses how the financial app is creating a bridge between traditional banking and Web3, driving crypto adoption through education and intuitive user experiences.In this episode of Gen C, Avery comes back to join Sam and welcome Mazen ElJundi, who leads crypto at Revolut. With his global perspective from living across the Middle East, Europe and the US, Mazen shares insights on Revolut's growth to 52.5 million users and $4 billion in revenue. The conversation explores how Revolut is simplifying crypto for everyday users, the importance of education in driving adoption and why borderless payments represent one of the most promising use cases for cryptocurrency.Links mentioned from the podcast: Revolut's TwitterRevolut's WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fortnite's 2020 removal sparked a major lawsuit over Apple's 30% revenue cut — a fight that changed the rules for all developers. Now, everyone's watching to see if Apple will approve Fortnite's return. Meanwhile, developers are already taking advantage of Coinbase developers tools design to make payments & stablecoin use much simpler.Guests:- Dan Kim, VP of Business Development, Coinbase Developer Platform - Nemil Dalal, Head of Coinbase Developer PlatformBuild on Coinbase➜ https://www.coinbase.com/developer-platform00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Tangem00:26 Coinbase joins S&P 500 (kicks out Discover)00:41 Apple playing games01:09 Apple Tax vs Coinbase Devs03:00 Web2 vs Web3 payment06:06 How quickly will businesses transition to new payment rails?08:40 x40210:00 $BYTE AI Agent13:15 What does this mean for A.I. Agent payments?14:45 Virtuals agents using Coinbase commerce?16:20 Agents on social platforms soon?20:07 Ethereum Pectra upgrade impact21:43 Onboarding: One-click swaps25:11 Payroll on Base?27:52 USDC on Base29:25 What's next for crypto?32:11 Wen $VIRTUALS listing?32:40 Outro#Ethereum #Crypto #Apple~Stablecoins: The Killer App of Crypto

Maz ElJundi, Head of Crypto at Revolut, discusses how the financial app is creating a bridge between traditional banking and Web3, driving crypto adoption through education and intuitive user experiences.In this episode of Gen C, Avery comes back to join Sam and welcome Mazen ElJundi, who leads crypto at Revolut. With his global perspective from living across the Middle East, Europe and the US, Mazen shares insights on Revolut's growth to 52.5 million users and $4 billion in revenue. The conversation explores how Revolut is simplifying crypto for everyday users, the importance of education in driving adoption and why borderless payments represent one of the most promising use cases for cryptocurrency.Links mentioned from the podcast: Revolut's TwitterRevolut's Website Watch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carter Razink is a product and technology leader with 8+ years in Web2 and Web3, blending deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial success. As a former co-founder of DropChain and current product lead at Spree, he has driven innovations in tokenomics, protocol design, and blockchain engineering.A National Science Foundation research graduate turned serial entrepreneur, Carter combines vision and proven expertise to shape the future of blockchain with Spree Finance. Simon chats with Carter to learn more about this new and exciting blockchain technology that Spree Finance is aiming to make a big splash in the travel and experience sectors.About Spree FinanceSpree is a next-generation commerce and rewards platform that enables humans and AI agents to seamlessly spend crypto on everyday goods, services, and exclusive experiences starting with travel and experiential verticals. Spree combines payments, loyalty, and financing into one integrated Web2 and Web3 solution. With access to over 2M Web2 merchants and a growing network of curated experiences, Spree makes commerce easy while unlocking savings, rewards, and exclusive "money-can't-buy" opportunities. 

Join Frank Cheng, founder of @apeironnft as he shares the incredible journey behind creating $APRS and $ANIMA tokens— a groundbreaking hybrid real-time strategy game blending multiple genres and evolving from a Web2 idea into a full Web3 platform.In this interview, Frank dives into:- His transition from management consulting to game development- How tokenomics $APRS and $ANIMA powers ecosystem and community- The role of AI in shaping the future of gaming- Why quality games must attract both Web2 and Web3 audiences- Valuable lessons learned from previous token models- The vision of Apeiron as a multimedia franchise — not just a game, but a universePlus, Frank shares why new players can dive in without needing upfront investment, making Web3 gaming more accessible than ever!

Jon Jordan talks to Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski about the game's forthcoming adoption of the new Apptokens standard, which as well as seeing the launch of the spend/stake-only vPIXEL token, will also herald a new staking model, which will use the token to boost marketing for Pixels and its partner games.[4:42] Games like Axie and Pixels have been massive successes. We need to make them sustainable.[5:25] Some of the issues for web3 games are just gaming issues. Web2 games are not doing well.[7:50] DAUs is not the primary metric for Pixels. It's secondary compared to net revenue.[9:00] We thought we could convert DAUs into paying users. We can but the rate is very low.[11:45] In particularly, it's hard to convert paying users into net paying users.[13:53] We're doing a lot of work to figure out who are the right users to give incentives to.[18:20] The three elements that are required to make a great web3 game. [19:10] Explaining how ERC721C enforced NFT royalties aligns incentives for devs and NFT traders.[20:50] Apptokens (ERC20C) do something similar for fungible tokens. [21:38] A lot of the players we give PIXEL tokens to just sell them - this is misalignment.[21:50] Apptokens allows us to give more tokens to players who spend them in-game. [22:25] We're doing this with our new vPIXEL token, which can only be staked or spent, not sold. [23:48] We want to preference players who use the PIXEL tokens through its tokenomics.[27:36] This is going to be the industry-standard soon. [28:41] The new staking system embraces all the games published in the Pixels ecosystem.[28:50] This sees 28 million PIXEL distributed monthly via these games, giving rewards to stakers.[33:17] This won't be limited to Ronin games, although the staking contracts will be on Ronin.[34:47] How the core Pixels game will fit into this new multi-game PIXEL token ecosystem.[36:35] Pixels is launching a mobile-first Tamagotchi-style pet app in June/July.[38:27] Players who want to convert vPIXEL to PIXEL will pay a c.50% withdrawal fee.[40:47] It doesn't matter how web3 a game is. What matters is whether it works.[42:30] Pixels has given out over $100 million of rewards in terms of PIXEL tokens.

Founded by former Meta Diem team members, Sui is a high-performance, layer-1 blockchain designed for horizontal scaling and low-latency transactions. It uses an object-centric data model and the Move programming language to enable transaction parallelization which can handle >200,000 txs/s. Sui's goal is to combine the benefits of blockchains with Web2's security & frictionless UX. From account abstraction & ZKLogin, to on-chain storage & data availability solutions like Walrus, Sui rebuilds the Google/AWS stack, fully on-chain and composable.Topics covered in this episode:Adeniyi's background, from Libra to SuiSui's long-term visionThe tech stack of Sui & its primitivesZKLogin & account abstractionObject-based approachTransaction processing & parallelizationDevEx on Move vs. EVM vs. SVMConsensus & scalabilityMEVGaming & SuiPlayDeFi on SuiWalrus data storageNautilusFuture roadmapEpisode links:Adeniyi Abiodun on XMysten Labs on XSui on XWalrus on XSponsors: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.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

For EP28 of Chain Reactions, we sat down with Ryan Palmieri, Director of Marketing at Gaia, to explore how decentralized AI is reshaping the future of intelligent agents, and why owning your data, models, and creativity matters more than ever.We talked about Ryan's journey from content production and brand strategy in entertainment to web3 and AI, why the next wave of agent development needs decentralized infrastructure, and how Gaia is giving developers and creators the freedom to build truly sovereign AI agents. Ryan shared hard-earned lessons on marketing in crypto and AI, bridging the Web2 and Web3 divide, and why nailing brand strategy is the most underrated skill in the space today. Plus: vibe coding, brain juice, crossing the chasm, and what it really takes to build a sustainable Web3 brand.If you're curious about decentralized AI, the future of agents, or just want to hear from someone deep in the trenches of Web3 marketing—this one's for you.Please enjoy, and as always, be sure to subscribe, give us a five star review, and mint our episode at https://pods.media/myosinxyz!

Summary   In this episode, Blockchain Wayne interviews Nirav Murthy from Camp Network, discussing the intersection of Web2 and Web3, the importance of user experience in blockchain applications, and how Camp Network aims to empower creators by allowing them to monetize their intellectual property (IP) directly. Nirav shares insights on the challenges faced by musicians in the current streaming landscape and how Camp Network provides a decentralized platform for IP ownership and monetization. The conversation also touches on the future of blockchain technology, the need for seamless user experiences, and innovative applications being built on Camp Network.   Learn more about Camp Network: https://www.campnetwork.xyz/    Nirav X: https://x.com/niravmurthy  Nirave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niravmurthy/  Takeaways   Camp Network is bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3. Musicians can leverage Camp to retain ownership of their IP. User experience is crucial for mass adoption of blockchain. Decentralization allows for direct monetization of content. AI-generated content is becoming increasingly valuable. The future of content creation will involve user-owned IP. Camp Network prioritizes security for user-owned IP. Innovative applications are emerging in the entertainment and culture sectors. The blockchain industry needs to focus on real-world usability. Building a community around user experience is essential for growth.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Camp Network and Web2.5 02:59 The Role of Camp in Music and IP Monetization 05:55 User Experience and the Future of Blockchain 08:48 Decentralization and User Ownership of IP 12:05 Innovative Applications and Use Cases on Camp 14:54 Challenges and Opportunities in the Blockchain Space 17:57 Conclusion and Future Outlook for Camp Network

Let's be honest — most people have no idea what they're talking about when it comes to AI... but they'll pretend they do.In this conversation, I pull back the curtain on what I'm actually doing with artificial intelligence, how I'm thinking about it, and why humility is the cheat code in an era where everyone's faking it.This episode is for the leaders, the curious, and the ones who don't want to get left behind. Whether you're a CMO or a student, this is your wake-up call to stop peacocking and start practicing.We talk about:Why pretending to know AI is more dangerous than not knowingThe power of “maybe” in a black-and-white worldWhat I learned watching execs fake their way through Web2, crypto, and now AIHow to approach AI without fear — and without needing to be an expertWhy the best marketers are operators, not talking heads“And” vs. “or” — the mindset shift that changed everything for meIf you're sitting on the sidelines waiting to understand AI before jumping in, you're already behind.

How do you grow a Web3 startup without falling into the same old traps — airdrops, bots, and unsustainable hype?In this episode, I speak with Sandesh, founder of Bandit Network, who shares how they're building growth infrastructure for Web3 — combining off-chain and on-chain data, enabling sustainable campaigns, and even launching their own rollup for deeper integrations.We explore:Why airdrops and point systems often failHow meme launchpads are evolving into engagement toolsMapping Twitter usernames to wallet addressesGrowth lessons from powering campaigns for Bonk, Brave, and ShardeumIf you care about Web3 user acquisition, retention, and real community-led engagement — this one's for you.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam sets up the episode and introduces Sandesh from Bandit Network. [00:01:00] Bandit Overview: Sandesh explains what Bandit does and how his journey from AI to Web3 began. [00:04:00] Early Web3 Involvement: Sandesh shares how his AI-powered creator startup was acquired and how that led to Bandit. [00:06:00] The Problem with Growth Tools: Why airdrop tools failed and how Bandit builds Lego-like infrastructure for campaigns. [00:09:00] Trends in Growth: Why meme launchpads are evolving into community engagement tools. [00:13:00] Meme Campaign Example: How one community uses roasts and meme voting as engagement loops. [00:15:00] Airdrops vs Bots: Sandesh explains how Bandit uses tools like Proof of Humanity and Bitcoin Passport to combat sybil attacks. [00:18:00] Challenges and Monetization: Bandit's biggest challenge is staying trend-adaptable; revenue is SaaS + custom token deals. [00:21:00] What's Next: Bandit is launching a rollup protocol for mapping Web2 identities to Web3 wallets. [00:24:00] The Bigger Vision: Building a decentralized growth protocol with support from QuickNode. [00:25:00] Fundraising: Bandit is raising $3–4M in their current seed round. [00:26:00] Closing Thoughts: Sam recaps why Bandit solves a real and pressing pain point in Web3 growth.Connecthttp://bandit.network/https://x.com/OnBndithttps://www.linkedin.com/company/onbndit/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeshbsuvarna/https://x.com/sandeshsuvarnaDisclaimerNothing 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/

Lex interviews Josh Reeves, co-founder of Gusto, a company specializing in payroll, HR, and benefits solutions for small businesses. Josh shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges and strategies involved in building Gusto. The discussion covers the evolution of technology from Web 2.0, the importance of understanding customer needs, and maintaining strong unit economics. Josh emphasizes Gusto's mission to simplify payroll and HR tasks for small businesses, aiming to improve their survival rates and overall efficiency. The episode underscores the significance of product quality and customer satisfaction in navigating industry competition. Notable discussion points: 1. Solving Payroll as a Massive, Underserved SMB Pain Point: Reeves highlighted how in 2011, 40% of small businesses were fined annually due to manual payroll errors. Gusto addressed this pain using cloud and mobile tech, making payroll fast, accurate, and accessible—especially for non-experts. 2. Product Sequencing and the Power of a Payroll-Centric Ecosystem: Starting with payroll, Gusto built a sticky, horizontal product with strong retention. From there, they expanded into benefits, time tracking, and more—adding products based on customer pull and reinforcing their ecosystem. 3. Organizational Evolution: From Founder-Led to Functional and Matrixed: Gusto grew from 3 co-founders to 2,600+ employees by evolving from a hands-on team to a matrix structure. Reeves emphasized hiring leaders suited to each stage and giving small, focused teams autonomy to drive new product development. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Topics: Fintech, Gusto, Payroll, HR, Zazzle, SMB, CAC, Customer, Scaling, Growth, Web2.0 ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Anto Dotcom & Michael Ghannoum are the co-founders of Music Promo Today, a cutting-edge music marketing agency that bridges Web2 and Web3 to help artists grow, monetize, and future-proof their careers. With a passion for building long-term artist legacies and deep expertise in tech, branding, and promotion, they've helped thousands of musicians amplify their reach while staying true to their creative vision.In this episode, we explore how artists can stay ahead of trends, build a legacy, and thrive in the new era of music shaped by blockchain, social media, and fan engagement.Key Takeaways:How to blend authenticity and experimentation for long-term artistic successWhy fans are the most valuable asset in an artist's careerHow Web3 and legacy planning can redefine music as a long-term investment-----Learn more about Michael and Anto at https://musicpromotoday.comBook an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast

Yang Tang, co-founder of Memetica, joins Sam to dive deep into the world of AI agents — what they are, how they're trained, and how they're already generating value across Web2 and Web3. From his background in institutional finance and machine learning to launching BSD and Liam, Yang walks us through building intelligent, monetizable agents and why the future of AI is vertical-specific and application-first.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam welcomes Yang Tang and introduces the topic of AI agents.[00:01:00] Yang's Background: From Wall Street to machine learning to Web3.[00:03:00] Evolution of Trading: How everything became algorithmic post-2008.[00:05:00] Why AI Agents Now: LLMs aren't applications — agents are.[00:06:00] Core Features: Memetica's pillars — memory, RL, and utility.[00:08:00] Competing with Giants: Why focus beats AGI and big capital.[00:10:00] Data Strategy: Why private data is useless without context.[00:12:00] Use Cases: Real-world agent examples like Liam and BSD.[00:14:00] Reinforcement Learning: How Liam evolved to boost impressions.[00:16:00] Tokens and Agents: The rise of BSD and market cap milestones.[00:18:00] Pricing and Ownership: Who owns the agent's IP and revenue?[00:20:00] SME and Enterprise Use: From sports betting to social media ops.[00:23:00] Institutional AI Demand: Why application matters more than research.[00:25:00] Distribution Challenges: Why even strong products struggle to scale.[00:28:00] Time vs. Decision Value: Where AI agents can win right now.[00:30:00] Agent vs. Human: Running A/B tests with agents on social.[00:34:00] AI Misuse: The Trump chart story and hallucination risks.[00:36:00] Launching Tokens: What it takes to create tokenized agents.[00:38:00] Utility vs. Distraction: The token paradox for founders.[00:41:00] Building for SMEs: Future plans to support long-tail businesses.[00:44:00] Hiring and Scaling: What Memetica needs to grow.[00:46:00] Accuracy & Safeguards: How Memetica agents reach 95%+ accuracy.[00:47:00] Final Ask: Yang is raising, hiring, and looking to onboard more creators and partners.Connecthttps://memetica.ai/https://x.com/memeticaAIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/qstarlabs/https://x.com/yangtanghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yangtang/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/

How do you prove someone is human in the AI era?In this episode, Sam Kamani speaks with Terence Kwok, the founder of Humanity Protocol — a decentralized identity blockchain now valued at over $1B. Terence shares how Humanity Protocol uses palm biometrics, ZK proofs, and partnerships with validators to establish proof of personhood, enable on-chain reputation, and prevent identity fraud.We explore use cases ranging from education credentials and credit scoring to gaming identities and undercollateralized lending — plus how AI is blurring the lines between human and machine online. Terence also shares the story of how he went from building a travel tech unicorn to launching a global identity protocol out of Hong Kong.If you're building in identity, AI, or Web3, this is one not to miss.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro: Sam introduces Terence Kwok and Humanity Protocol's billion-dollar vision. [00:02:00] Background: Terence shares how he pivoted from travel tech to Web3 identity. [00:04:00] What is Humanity Protocol?: A blockchain for proof of personhood and credentials. [00:07:00] Why Now?: The urgency of verifiable human identity in an AI-powered world. [00:09:00] Privacy & Sovereignty: How Humanity Protocol keeps biometric data safe.[00:13:00] Who Issues Credentials?: The role of validators and verifiers in the network. [00:16:00] Business Model: How staking, revenue-sharing, and token incentives work. [00:18:00] Beyond Network Effects: Use cases that work even with a small user base.[00:23:00] zkTLS Innovation: Zero-knowledge proofs for Web2 credentials. [00:26:00] On-Chain Credit: Proof of income and net worth for lending protocols. [00:28:00] Human Signals: Uber ratings, Airbnb history, and anti-bot credentials. [00:31:00] TPS vs Humanity: Why identity matters more than just scaling blockchains. [00:34:00] The Path Forward: Permissioned transactions and smarter chains. [00:36:00] Roadmap: App, mainnet, zkTLS, and biometric scanner rollouts. [00:37:00] Final Ask: Bringing on more dApps, developers, and potential investors.Connecthttps://www.humanity.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanityprot/https://x.com/Humanityprot/https://t.me/HumanityProthttps://x.com/tk_humanityDisclaimerNothing 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/

Technology just keeps moving! It's an unstoppable car that's evolving into a plane mid flight! We are currently in the era when the plane is evolving into a spaceship! In fact, the only time in publicly acknowledged academic history that we might be able to relate to this wild world unfolding before us, is ancient mythology! This re-enchantment continues to affect our personal and social norms, practices, and beliefs. Amidst this changing landscape is a digital pilgrimage to explore (and some might argue, conquer) the vast horizon of digital real estate. Much like outer space, or the deep oceans, cyberspace is an acknowledged domain (militarily), one that appears to mirror the non-corporeal parts of our human existence, like our emotions, the mind, spirit, and soul.As the Internet evolves from Web2 (defined as the era of centralized platforms for social media, cloud services, and e-commerce) INTO WEB3, (decentralization, blockchains, distributed ownership, trustless transactions, and greater privacy through smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps)) IT BEGS THE QUESTION: Is there room for FAITH in Web3 and beyond? We believe it is here in the Canarium bcuz the Bible seems to outline this exact era very colorfully in eschatological passages found in Scripture. But if our metrics and analytics are correct, many of you listening/tuning in right now, are still stuck in Web2, under the convenient oppression of centralized authority and corporate interests extracting your time, money, attention and energy! SO it's time for us to start migrating from Web2, into Web3. It's truly is a Digital Oregon Trail moment for our generation! But Basil and I are old curmudgeons at this point. We need the perspective of a younger generation. So we plucked out someone from the leading community in Web3, which is the Doginal Dogs, who also happened to be Canadian, to guide us about that and much more! Here from Web3, VEE!Follow Vee on X: https://x.com/veemeta_xLearn about Doginal Dogs: https://doginaldogs.com