Best Solana Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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#417: Austin King, Co-Founder of Omni Network , on Memecoin Mania, $XRP, and Creating the Abstraction Layer for the Ethereum Ecosystem 38:37

7h ago38:37

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Austin King is the Co-Founder of Omni Network and CEO of Labs, the abstraction layer for the Ethereum ecosystem. With a background in computer science from Harvard, Austin began his entrepreneurial journey by creating a payment network that scaled to over 10 billion transactions before being acquired by Ripple. Today, Austin, alongside Co-Founder T…

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Increase Bandwidth, Reduce Latency w/ Mateo Ward and Andrew McConnell (Malbec Labs) 1:00:20

6d ago1:00:20

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In this episode of Validated, Austin discusses his new venture DoubleZero with co-founders Andrew McConnell and Matteo Ward. They discuss the necessity of creating high-performance networking specifically tailored for blockchains, comparing it to the traditional internet and private networks. They delve into their backgrounds and how their experien…

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#416: Prabal Banerjee, Co-founder of Avail, on The Future of Blockchain Interoperability, Chain Abstraction, and Scalability in Web3 33:17

2h ago33:17

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Prabal Banerjee, co-founder of Avail, is a researcher and technical leader. He spearheaded the implementation of the Data Availability layer in 2020 and led a team of researchers to explore new frontiers in cryptography and blockchain technology. Prabal's interest in cryptography began in 2013, which led him to explore blockchain technology in 2016…

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#83: Yield Bearing Stablecoins with Coinshift 51:01

5h ago51:01

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The extra steps needed to tap into DeFi protocols often intimidate web3 companies from putting idle capital to work. Many of these companies hold large amounts of stablecoins like USDC and USDT, sitting idle and earning no yield. Since the start of 2025, Coinshift has been redefining how users earn passive income on stable assets through their liqu…

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#415: William Quigley, Co-founder of Tether & WAX, on Bitcoin, Stablecoins, ETH vs. SOL, Crypto Regulation, and The 2025 Crypto Cycle 37:58

1d ago37:58

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William E. Quigley is a cryptocurrency and blockchain investor. He has incubated and invested in more than 30 bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency-related investments and co-developed the first crypto derivative used to trade pre-release Ethereum. He co-founded Tether, the first fiat-backed stablecoin and most traded cryptocurrency to date, GoCoi…

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#414: Jay Jog, Co-Founder of Sei Labs, on L1s vs. L2s, Solving EVM’s Scalability Issues, Stablecoin Tooling, and Unlocking Web2-level Performance for Web3 33:34

4d ago33:34

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Jayendra "Jay" Jog is the Co-Founder of Sei Labs, the team behind the Sei Network, a high-performance, low-fee, general-purpose blockchain designed for the best UX for developers and users. Before Sei, Jay was a software engineer at Robinhood, an experience that inspired his decision to build a layer-1 blockchain capable of Web2 scale. In this conv…

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#413: Sean Ren, CEO of Sahara AI, on Personalized Knowledge Agents (KAs), Copyright Issues in AI, and The Future of Crypto AI 31:45

8d ago31:45

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Sean Ren is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sahara AI, a decentralized blockchain platform built for AI. Backed by top investors in AI and Crypto, including Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Sequoia Capital, Samsung, Matrix Partners, and many more, Sahara AI has raised over $40 million to advance decentralized AI. Today, Sahara AI is trusted by 35+ lea…

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#412: Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs, on Combining Solana’s Speed With Ethereum’s Liquidity and Ethereum’s First SVM L2 33:34

11d ago33:34

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Vijay Chetty is the CEO of Eclipse Labs, bringing a wealth of experience in business development and corporate strategy. Previously, he served as the Chief Growth Officer at Eclipse Laboratories Inc. and held advisory roles at Uniswap Labs. His career includes notable positions as Head of Business Development at both Uniswap Labs and the dYdX Found…

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#411: Ahmad Shadid, CEO of o.xyz, on Building the World's First Sovereign Super AI, DeAIOs, and The Future of AI & Crypto 33:10

15d ago33:10

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Ahmad Shadid is the Founder and CEO of O.XYZ, an ecosystem with a mission to build the world's first sovereign super intelligence. As Ahmad put it, "AI must be a tool for the people, not a weapon for profit." O.XYZ is a complex ecosystem, starting with it’s core – O.Super Intelligence which will help guide decisions, solve complex problems, and int…

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#410: Brandon Goh, CEO of Treehouse, on Liquid Staking Tokens, Decentralized Offered Rates (DORs), and The Fixed Income Market 32:11

18d ago32:11

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Brandon Goh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Treehouse Labs, the parent company of TRHX and Treehouse. The firm builds infrastructure, data, and standards to enable confident and informed investments in digital assets. Before founding Treehouse, Brandon held fixed-income roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Securities, focusing on credit, derivative…

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#409: Raj Brahmbhatt, CEO of Zeebu, on How Blockchain Can Revolutionize B2B Settlement Times and Reshape Financial Ops in the Telecom Industry 27:53

22d ago27:53

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Raj Brahmbhatt is the CEO of Zeebu, a trailblazing company revolutionizing the telecommunications sector with cutting-edge blockchain solutions. Raj has been at the forefront of innovation in the Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) industries. Raj began his career addressing key challenges in the telecom industry, transitioning from Web2 to Web3,…

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#82: Managing Data in a Multi-Blockchain World with Noves 40:30

22d ago40:30

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As the number of new blockchains and protocols continues to surge, accountants face an increasingly complex challenge in reconciling on-chain data. With no universal standard for blockchain data, and significant variations in how different chains operate, the task becomes even more daunting. Accountants are not engineers, they rely on tools like su…

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#408: Gregg Bell, CBO of HBAR Foundation, on Hedera, Creating New Investment Vehicles, Tokenization, and Creating the Trust Layer of the Internet 30:36

25d ago30:36

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Gregg Bell currently serves as Chief Business Officer at The HBAR Foundation, the venture arm of the Hedera ecosystem. Previously, he was the Head of Growth at Binance.US overseeing several business lines. Before that, he co-founded and led the asset management business at A3 Financial Investments (NASDAQ listed fund) and the crypto lending busines…

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#407: Gaurav Sharma, CTO of IO.net, on DePIN, the Internet of GPUs, and AI Integration in Decentralized Systems 32:12

29d ago32:12

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Gaurav Sharma is the Chief Technology Officer at IO.net, where he leads technology-driven departments with a focus on backend engineering, AI, and data infrastructure. With a track record of senior tech leadership, Gaurav has previously headed teams managing core engineering initiatives at organizations like Binance, Agoda, Amazon, eBay, and HP R&D…

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Episode 262: Jansen Teng, Co-Founder of Virtuals Protocol on building the Infrastructure for AI Agent Society 41:06

1M ago41:06

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In this episode of Base Layer, we dive deep with Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals Protocol, exploring how their framework is revolutionizing AI agent development and deployment. Key Discussion Points: Origins in blockchain gaming and evolution to autonomous AI agents Technical architecture including memory systems and planning engines Revenue mo…

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#406: Justin Banon, Founder of Boson Protocol, on Decentralized AI Commerce and Tokenization of Real-World Assets 28:39

1M ago28:39

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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 conversat…

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#81: Digital Assets Tax Updates for 2025 with RSM US 58:03

1M ago58:03

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Donald Trump’s presidency is stirring up buzz in the web3 communities. Builders and users alike are optimistic about how the new administration could shape the future of digital assets, with promises of clearer regulations and greater adoption of cryptocurrencies on the horizon. But while we wait for these changes to take effect, there are already …

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How Ledger Enterprise keeps crypto companies secure 45:33

1M ago45:33

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Ledger has defined self-custody for millions of individual crypto users. But who secures the corporate Bitcoin custodians? Increasingly it's Ledger, too, via Ledger Enterprise. Ian Rogers is joined by Executive VP of Enterprise Revenue Sebastien Badault to talk about the growth of the business and how institutions are increasingly adopting true blo…

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#405: Nemil Dalal, Head of Coinbase Developer Platform, on AgentKit, Bridging AI and Blockchain, Crypto AI Agents, and Building the Onchain Future 37:22

1M ago37:22

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Nemil Dalal is the Head of Coinbase Developer Platform, a suite of tools designed to simplify and secure blockchain development. CDP aims to make building onchain applications as accessible as traditional software development, helping developers and creators of all skill levels innovate within the onchain economy. Nemil joined Coinbase in 2019 as D…

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#404: Ogle, Co-founder of Glue, on The Evolution of Crypto Security Threats, the Future of Blockchain Security, and the Glue Blockchain 28:17

1M ago28:17

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Ogle is a globally recognized cybersecurity and on-chain negotiation expert known for his work in recovering funds from major crypto hacks. He is the co-founder of Glue, a blockchain ecosystem that features a primary Layer 1, integrated Layer 2 solutions, an application hub and a user-friendly service layer for enhanced functionality. He has succes…

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Building the future of digital asset security 48:18

1M ago48:18

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Today on The Ledger Podcast, Carl Anderson, Ledger's VP of Engineering is in the studio with us! This episode was recorded during Developers Day, one of the two days of events celebrating the opening of Ledger's brand new 106 HQ. This historic building is set to become a vibrant hub for innovation and collaboration. Carl is leading the charge in de…

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#403: Phillip Alexeev, CGO at CrossFi, on Banking the Unbanked, Bridging TradFi & Crypto, and The Evolution of Payment Tech 27:18

1M ago27:18

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Phillip Alexeev, Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi is a distinguished growth marketing strategist who has architected success stories across Web2 and Web3. As a veteran growth advisor, he has helped companies achieve billions in revenue, multiple IPOs, and strategic acquisitions through data-driven marketing engines. His expertise spans from developi…

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#402: Jason Li, Co-founder of Solayer Labs, on Restaking, Scaling Solana, Tokenizing RWAs, and Hardware Scaling 36:30

2M ago36:30

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Jason Li is the Co-founder of Solayer Labs, where he leads research and engineering. Solayer Labs is the company behind the pioneering restaking protocol Solayer, built natively on the Solana blockchain. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Polychain Capital, Hack VC, Binance Labs, and Big Brain Holdings. In this con…

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#80: 2024 Wrapped - plus new courses & upgraded community for 2025 25:19

2M ago25:19

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In this special New Year's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what The Accountant Quits has been up to in 2024 and giving you an exclusive preview of what’s ahead in 2025. I’ll dive into the milestones we’ve hit, from the Crypto Accounting Academy’s relative success to the launch of the Crypto Accounting Accelerator. Plus, I’ll highlight the …

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#401: Aaron Buchwald, Software Engineer at Ava Labs, on Avalanche, Launching L1s, The Next Killer Crypto Consumer App, and The Future of L1s 33:48

2M ago33:48

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Aaron Buchwald is a Software Engineer at Ava Labs. In this conversation, we discuss: - Moving from aerospace to blockchain - Current status and growth of the Avalanche ecosystem - Avalanche9000 is now live on mainnet - Launching an L1 for 99.9% cheaper than before - Every L1 is connected with Interchain Messaging - Many L1s that feel like 1 - Ava L…

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#400: Edan Yago, Core Contributor of BitcoinOS, on Bitcoin-Based DeFi, ZK-Proofs, BitSNARK, and The Future of Bitcoin 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Edan Yago is a Core Contributor of BitcoinOS. He is also an early core contributor to Sovryn, a decentralised Layer 2 Bitcoin trading, lending, and asset management platform. Earlier in his career, Yago founded several other companies in the Bitcoin and crypto space, including CementDAO and Epiphyte, which provided global remittance services. As an…

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#399: Calanthia Mei, Co-Founder of Masa, On AI Crypto Bots, The AI Agent Timeline, and Bittensor 30:59

2M ago30:59

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Calanthia Mei is the Co-Founder of Masa and a leading global fintech investor and builder. She was a founding member of PayPal’s Venture Capital arm. At PayPal, she oversaw $250-million investments in hyper-growth global fintech startups, including Toss in South Korea, and incubated crypto product and investment strategy, including Coinbase’s 2018 …

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#398: Lucas Matheson, CEO of Coinbase Canada, on Crypto in Canada, Institutional Interest, and Improving Crypto Literacy in Canada 35:28

2M ago35:28

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Lucas Matheson is the CEO of Coinbase Canada. He is committed to helping create a more equitable financial system in Canada through the power of blockchain. Lucas has always believed in Coinbase’s mission. He opened his Coinbase account back in 2014, long before joining the company. In his role, he ensures Coinbase is built for Canadians and with t…

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#79: DAO Services in the Cayman Islands with Karel Olivier from Lemma 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

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One school of thought argues that DAOs should avoid any legal structure and remain unregistered in all jurisdictions. But having a legal entity allows the DAO to engage in contracts with other real-world entities, and perhaps the biggest of all, A legal entity protects the individual participants of a DAO from unlimited liability. One structure tha…

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The significance of Ledger's new Paris HQ 34:06

2M ago34:06

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Coinciding with Ledger's 10-year anniversary, the company opened a new headquarters at 106 Temple in the heart of Paris. Go inside the beautiful new space with Ledger's Global Real Estate & Workplace Director Réda Nafaa and VP, Global Communications Ariel Wengroff to talk about what the building symbolizes and how they plan to make it a hub for inn…

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#397: Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs, on $MOVE, How To Successfully Launch a Token, and The Move Programming Language 22:42

2M ago22:42

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Rushi Manche is the Co-Founder of Movement Labs, a pioneering engineer and the visionary architect behind Movement Labs' groundbreaking technology. With a strong background in smart contract engineering and extensive experience in the Ethereum DeFi ecosystem, Rushi brings a wealth of technical expertise and innovative thinking to the Web3 space. Hi…

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#396: Brandon Truong, Co-Founder of ZetaChain, on The First Universal Blockchain, and Unlocking DeFi Potential for BTC 28:49

2M ago28:49

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Brandon Truong, Co-Founder and CPO at ZetaChain, the first Universal Blockchain, where he leads the development of the first universal blockchain for chain abstraction and interoperability. Brandon co-founded Yada, a social and SaaS startup (acquired in 2020), while simultaneously holding leadership roles at Stanford, Udacity, and BuzzFeed. In this…

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#395: Robinson Burkey, Co-Founder of Wormhole, on Bridges, The Liquidity Fragmentation Problem, and Cross Chain Communication 36:42

2M ago36:42

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Robinson Burkey is the Co-Founder & CCO at Wormhole Foundation. With an impressive track record spanning nearly a decade, Robinson has consistently excelled in leading growth and go-to-market strategies for startups, making a significant impact in the crypto industry since 2021. Prior to joining the Wormhole Foundation, Robinson held a key position…

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Bitcoin $100K reactions, 2024 crypto recap, and 2025 predictions 54:47

2M ago54:47

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2024 was a pivotal year in crypto. Bitcoin hit $100K. Elections around the world put the industry back in the spotlight and set up for what could be an even bigger year in 2025. What did our panel get right and wrong about the year that was? And what happens next? What will the regulatory environment look like and will nation-states start real move…

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#394: Joshua Tobkin, Founder of Supra, on Building the World’s Computer, Vertical Integration, and What Sets Supra Apart from Other Layer-1s 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Joshua Tobkin is the Founder and Lead Architect of Supra and Co-designer of SupraBFT Consensus Algorithm. Joshua has 18+ years in SaaS businesses, starting with payments and online gaming and ending with a successful exit. Previously held positions in growth stage companies as Creative Director/CTO. In this conversation, we discuss: - Supra = L1 th…

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#78: Becoming a Web3 CFO with Zac Hogg from Solana Foundation 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

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A recurring theme among the CFOs I've interviewed is their common starting point: a lot of them started out at the Big4 accounting firms. I call these places boot camps for accountants - you’re surrounded by some of the brightest minds in accounting, working on massive clients, and the name on your resume alone gets people to take you seriously. Ye…

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#393: Lark Davis, Founder of Wealth Mastery, on AI Memecoins, Bitcoin, Solana, and 2025 Crypto Trading Strategy 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Lark Davis is the Founder of the weekly crypto newsletter Wealth Mastery. It combines insider insights and in-depth market analysis to offer cryptocurrency investors the best opportunities to grow their wealth, stay ahead of the curve, and avoid costly mistakes. Lark has been a crypto investor for 5+ years and has made millions of dollars—while als…

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When craft meets code: With Trame Paris CEO Ismail Tazi, ArtBlocks' Erick Calderon, and Ledger's Ian Rogers 38:29

3M ago38:29

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Welcome to the Ledger Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome Isma Tazi and Erick Calderon to the studio. Isma is the founder of Trame, a curated gallery that offers exclusive limited-edition design pieces and artworks, all with digital provenance. It's an amazing fusion of craft and generative art. Erick (aka Snowfro) is the man behind Art Blocks,…

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Will Stablecoins and PayFi Replace Traditional Banking? w/ Anna Yuan (Perena) 44:35

3M ago44:35

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In this episode, Austin chats with Anna Yuan about the founding of QuineCo, the company behind Perena, a new protocol designed to support the liquidity, interoperability, and capital efficiency of stablecoins. The conversation covers the comprehensive value chain of stablecoins, the existing inefficiencies in current stablecoin ecosystems, and the …

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#392: Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, on Arbitrum and The Future of Layer 2s 33:40

3M ago33:40

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Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, is a key blockchain innovator who developed Arbitrum—the largest and most advanced Ethereum tech stack—authored "Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies," and pioneered multi-party computation, shaping the future of blockchain interaction for consumers and institutions alike. In this conversation, we discuss:…

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#391: Antonio Juliano, CEO of dYdX, on Derivative Market Instant Listings, The Future of Crypto, and dYdX Unlimited 33:28

3M ago33:28

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Antonio Juliano is a software engineer and Founder/CEO of the world's leading decentralized exchange for cryptocurrencies, dYdX. After obtaining a computer science degree at Princeton University in 2015, Antonio started working at Coinbase as a software engineer, where he learned about cryptocurrency and the world of blockchain. In this conversatio…

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Memecoins, Solana's future, and joining Ledger's board: Solana Foundation President Lily Liu sits down with Ariel Wengroff 1:01:57

3M ago1:01:57

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Solana Foundation President Lily Liu joins The Ledger Podcast as she becomes a member of the Ledger board. With the memecoin market gaining steam, she and Ledger VP of Global Communications Ariel Wengroff discuss Solana's future as it relates to Bitcoin's market positioning, as well as Ledger's central role in the future of crypto as a whole. Buy d…

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#390: Veronica McGregor, Chief Legal Officer at Exodus, on Regulatory Reform, Legislative Clarity, and The Importance of Self Custody 29:16

3M ago29:16

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Veronica McGregor has served as Chief Legal Officer of Exodus since January 2022. Prior to joining Exodus, Veronica was the chief legal officer of ShapeShift from 2018 to 2021, where she managed in-house legal and compliance functions, global legal strategy, governmental relations, and regulatory affairs. Prior to that, she was a partner at Goodwin…

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#77: Building a Crypto SaaS with a Two-Person Team with Bassil Eid & Selem Essaied from Breezing 1:00:23

3M ago1:00:23

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For the past 2 years, downsizing has been rampant across the board at companies embracing AI. According to Techcrunch, in 2024 alone, there have been more than 130,000 job cuts across 457 companies, from tech giants like Google, Salesforce, Dropbox, Microsoft and Consensys. If existing companies are slashing their workforce, the new startups are al…

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#389: Alan Orwick, Co-Founder of Quai Network, on Energy-tied Stablecoins and Proof-of-Work Blockchains 38:15

3M ago38:15

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Alan Orwick is the Co-Founder of Quai Network, the only fully scalable and programmable Proof-of-Work Layer 1 designed for global commerce. He also serves as the CEO of Dominant Strategies, the development behind Quai Network devoted to building blockchain tooling and infrastructure. Previously an Apple software engineer, Alan is committed to conti…

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'Why are people paying $200 for these?': CryptoPunks to Generative Goods with Erick Calderon of Art Blocks 57:01

3M ago57:01

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Can computer code be art? Can art be computer code? Erick Calderon and his platform, Art Blocks, launched Generative Art into the mainstream. With Marfa Weekend 2024 having just taken place in Texas, enjoy his conversation with Ledger's Ian Rogers to talk about his ride from ingraining himself in communities to seeing the larger acceptance of the a…

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#388: Solo Ceesay, CEO of Calaxy, on The Future of Decentralized Media, The Rise of SuperApps, and Democratizing the Internet 33:38

3M ago33:38

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Solo Ceesay is CEO and Co-Founder at Calaxy. Before co-founding Calaxy with his business partner, Brooklyn Nets star Spencer Dinwiddie, Solo held the position of Securitization Investment Banker at Citi after graduating from the Wharton School of Business. As a 30-year-old tech founder, Solo has successfully spearheaded over $33.5 million in privat…

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#387: Georgios Vlachos, Co-Founder of Axelar, on Seamlessly Connecting Blockchains, Connecting On/Off Chain Systems, and Crypto in Countries Without Robust Banking Systems 32:52

4M ago32:52

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Georgios Vlachos, Co-Founder of Axelar protocol and director at Axelar Foundation. Georgios received his BSc and MS Eng. in computer science at MIT. After graduation, he became part of the Algorand founding team, where he worked on the design and development of the consensus protocol and other core components. While in high school, Georgios became …

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Let's Make Solana Cypherpunk w/ Yannik Schrade (Arcium) 39:51

4M ago39:51

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In this episode, Austin chats with Yannik Schrade (Arcium) about the current state of zero knowledge technology. The conversation delves into various aspects of zero knowledge proofs, secure multi-party computation (MPC), and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Yannick explains the historical development of these technologies, their applications, a…

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#386: Jason Zhao, Co-founder of Story, on Tokenizing Intellectual Property and How Blockchains Will Eat The World 38:29

4M ago38:29

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Jason Zhao is the Chief Protocol Officer and Co-founder of Story, the world’s IP blockchain. Jason was the youngest ever Product Manager at DeepMind focused on productionizing Google’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence models across industrial and enterprise applications. He is an active angel investor in frontier technology startups. Jason serv…

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