Best Arbitrum Podcasts (2025)

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E56: From Community Contributor to Launching Chains at Arbitrum: Vishnu Kumar’s Journey 58:03

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Summary Vishnu Kumar joins the ATX DAO Podcast to share his journey from early community contributor to helping teams launch custom chains at Arbitrum. With roots in Gitcoin’s public goods ecosystem and experience across DAOs like ATX DAO and Friends With Benefits, Vishnu brings a rare perspective on how community-first involvement can evolve into …

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E59: The Rise of Creative Founders in the Age of AI 37:41

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Summary ATX DAO OG and founding podcast host Nick Casares returns for a wide-ranging conversation about how generative AI is reshaping creativity, startups, and the future of work. Drawing from his experience in early-stage investing and product development, Nick breaks down how new tools are enabling solo founders and small teams to move faster th…

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E126: Swissborg Founder: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky) 2:11:00

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Cyrus Fazel, founder and CEO of SwissBorg, reveals how he's building crypto's most community-driven wealth platform while helping over 50,000 people achieve financial freedom. From losing everything in 2008 to turning down a $1 billion acquisition offer, Cyrus shares his controversial takes on why real estate keeps people poor, how crypto is the on…

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E58: How Texas Blockchain Is Shaping Crypto Talent 29:30

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Summary Sree Duggirala joins the ATX DAO Podcast to discuss how Texas Blockchain at UT Austin is training the next generation of crypto leaders. As an electrical and computer engineering major and club leader, Sree breaks down how the student organization has evolved from a research group into a powerhouse for blockchain education and real-world ex…

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E125: SUI NETWORK FOUNDER: I Left Facebook at 50 to Build What Crypto Couldn't 1:13:38

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Evan left his position at Facebook at age 50 to solve what the entire crypto industry couldn't: building technology that actually works. After leading Facebook's $3 billion Libra project that got shut down, Evan realized every crypto attempt has "completely, repeatedly failed" and fallen back to centralization. So he started Mysten Labs with 4 co-f…

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E57: From Creative Tech to Community Building in Web3 46:56

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Summary Creative technologist and ATX DAO member Jenaro joins the podcast for a free-flowing roundtable on what it really takes to build in Web3. With over 25 years of experience across digital design, UX, and creative development, Jenaro shares his journey from early web projects to leading ATX DAO’s pitch competitions and branding efforts. The cr…

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E124: Ethereum Founder reveals why ETH has FAILED (and his solution to it) 2:53:58

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Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, reveals why he believes crypto has fundamentally failed its original mission. The man who helped build the world's second-largest cryptocurrency doesn't hold back about what went wrong. From Ethereum's controversial Layer 2 approach to the rise of meaningless meme coins, Gavin explains how the industry lost its w…

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Lessons Learned from 10 Years in Embedded Finance with Luke Voiles 46:18

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In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Voiles, the CEO of Pipe — an embedded finance platform offering credit, cards, and other financial products to a range of B2B2B partners. Founded as a revenue-based financing business, Pipe pivoted into a platform business under Luke’s directly when he took the reigns in 2023. Prior to joining Pipe, Luke was th…

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E123: Sophon CoFounder: We Built Crypto for the Wrong People (Crypto Natives) 1:28:08

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Sebastien, co-founder and CEO of Sophon, reveals how his team is building crypto's first true consumer platform after raising $60 million in the largest community sale ever. While most crypto projects focus on speculation and trading, Sebastien argues we've been building for the wrong audience entirely. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀…

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E55: Creative Rights and the Future of IP with Camp Network 35:20

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Summary Nirav Murthy—co-founder of Camp Network—joins Luke and Ash to break down how Web3 is reshaping intellectual property for the AI era. Camp Network is building an autonomous IP layer that empowers creators to register, tokenize, and license their content on-chain. Whether it’s music, video, data, or agent-based applications, Nirav shares how …

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E122: Anthony Pompliano: Let's be honest, we are all in Crypto for the money! 1:23:24

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Anthony Pompliano reveals why he appeared to be a Bitcoin maximalist while secretly diversifying his crypto portfolio. Despite calling Bitcoin "the lowest risk asset in crypto," Pomp explains his strategic decision to focus publicly on Bitcoin while privately holding Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. From surviving the Block-Fi collapse to build…

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E54: Insuring the Future of Bitcoin - How AnchorWatch Delivers Secure, Insured Custody 1:02:54

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Summary Rob Hamilton, co-founder and CEO of AnchorWatch, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to break down how his startup is redefining Bitcoin custody through insured, Bitcoin-native vaults. Rob shares the origin story of AnchorWatch and how their focus on technical excellence and smart contracts led them to become one of the only Lloyd’s of London coverho…

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E121: Arbitrum Creator: Ethereum’s Future is Brighter than Ever 1:33:25

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Steven Goldfeder, creator of Arbitrum and CEO of Off Chain Labs, reveals the unexpected journey from academia to building one of crypto's most successful Layer 2 solutions. Arbitrum has become Ethereum's leading scaling solution with billions in TVL. In this episode: • How early "failures" shaped Steven's career trajectory. • Why Ethereum needs Arb…

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E53: DAO Roundtable – Tariffs, TradFi & the Market Ahead 1:08:04

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Summary In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we sit down with founding member Clifton and DAO and community members, Vardo and Scott for a wide-ranging roundtable on crypto, macroeconomics, and the evolution of ATX DAO. Clifton shares his journey from building EdTech startups to working at Bridgewater and launching a market-neutral hedge fund—be…

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E52: Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense, Led by Hunter Beast 52:09

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Summary Hunter Beast joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack BIP 360, his bold proposal to protect Bitcoin from the looming risks of quantum computing. As quantum breakthroughs accelerate, many coins—including Satoshi’s—could be vulnerable to signature forgery and theft. Hunter breaks down how BIP 360 introduces a new quantum-resistant address type (P2…

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E120: Raoul Pal: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky) 1:23:05

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Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and Global Macro Investor, shares his brutally honest guide to building wealth in crypto without getting destroyed along the way. From his controversial 70% allocation to SUI to why buying a house with crypto profits means "winning the game of life," Raoul reveals the simple yet powerful strategies most investors overl…

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How the Largest Asset Managers Think About Digital Assets with Mark Garabedian 49:54

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Mark Garabedian is the Director of Digital Assets and Tokenization at Wellington, a leading US-based, global asset manager with approximately $1.3 trillion in AUM. Mark has wide ranging experience in trading and financial markets and brings a highly informed perspective to the topic of financial market innovation through digital assets and blockcha…

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E119: Solana CoFounder: How Solana Mobile is Building the Future of Crypto 1:37:13

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In this captivating conversation, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, shares the journey behind building one of crypto's most resilient blockchain networks. He discusses surviving the COVID market crash, the FTX collapse, and how Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's support helped during their darkest days. __________________________________ PAR…

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E51: Scaling Web3 with GlobalStake’s Bare-Metal Infra 1:11:43

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Summary In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we dive into the world of bare-metal blockchain infrastructure with Ryan Haczynski, Head of Protocol Partnerships at GlobalStake. Ryan shares how GlobalStake differentiates itself from cloud-based providers through its enterprise-grade, self-managed infrastructure and SOC 2 Type 2 certification—an ind…

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E118: Anthony Scaramucci: Bitcoin was the Greatest Scam in the world (now it's 70% of my net worth) 1:14:12

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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director, reveals his transformation from Bitcoin skeptic to having over 70% of his net worth in digital assets. In this conversation, Scaramucci shares his journey from financial anxiety in a blue-collar family to Wall Street success, including the pivotal $10,0…

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E50: Inside ATX DAO - Multichain Builders and the End of Ecosystem Silos 1:15:43

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Summary In this laid-back roundtable episode, we crack open a few beers with ATX DAO members Walshy, Bob, Ash, and Luke to talk about what it’s really like to build in Web3—without the chain tribalism. From Avalanche to Dogecoin to Quai to Polygon, the conversation dives into the messy, creative, and often hilarious reality of being a multichain bu…

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E117: WalletConnect Founder: Why Your Digital Identity Will Replace Your Passport 1:36:10

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Pedro Gomes, founder of Wallet Connect, reveals why blockchain addresses may soon matter more than passports. He shares insights on digital identity beyond borders, preventing wallet monopolies, and why stablecoins will transform commerce. In this episode, we explore: - How wallets could create monopolies without proper standards - Why national ide…

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E49: Policy with Purpose: Winning Web3 Advocacy State by State 1:11:15

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Summary Tom McCarthy, Director of Development at Satoshi Action Fund and board member of DC DAO, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack the evolving world of Web3 policy and grassroots advocacy. With a background that bridges creativity and crypto, Tom shares his personal journey from discovering Bitcoin in college to lobbying Capitol Hill on behalf o…

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Conceptualizing the Future of Financial Infrastructure with ZKsync 45:03

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Alex Gluchowski is the co-inventor of ZKsync and co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs. ZKsync is an advanced Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain network offering privacy and scalability using zk proofs. In this conversation, Alex and Will Beeson discuss the benefits of zk technology for financial use cases, architectural considerations in building blockchain …

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E116: CoFounder of Sonic Labs: Why He Gave Away Billions in Crypto (and now completely regrets it) 1:03:33

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In this revealing conversation, DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje discusses building protocols worth billions and his decision to give away 100% of the tokens. After creating Yearn Finance without keeping anything for himself, Andre shares how these experiences dramatically changed his view of human nature. From facing SEC threats to his work on Sonic bloc…

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E48: Decentralized Validation at Scale with Obol 55:02

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Summary Toma Heremans, CEO of the Obol Association, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to explore how distributed validator technology is reshaping Ethereum staking. In this deep-dive episode, he breaks down the core challenges of proof-of-stake—like slashing risks, machine failure, and validator centralization—and explains how Obol’s middleware, enables de…

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E115: Phantom CEO: How This Crypto Wallet hit 15M+ Users and a $3B Valuation in just 3 years 1:46:28

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Brandon Millman, co-founder and CEO of Phantom, reveals how his team built crypto's most popular wallet with over 15 million monthly active users. While other wallets prioritized technology, Phantom focused on user experience, making crypto accessible to everyone. Brandon shares insights from his Twitter days and explains why traditional finance ap…

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E47: Building DeFi at Scale with Gauntlet and Morpho 55:27

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Summary Jonathan Libby from Gauntlet joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack his journey from DeFi founder to driving growth at one of the most influential firms in on-chain risk management. He shares how Gauntlet evolved from agent-based simulations and protocol consulting into a powerhouse that builds core infrastructure, including Morpho vaults and …

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E46: The Infra Bitcoin Needs, Built by Maestro 1:08:17

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Summary Marvin Bertin and Varderes Barsegyan, co-founders of Maestro, join the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack how their team is building the infrastructure powering the next generation of Bitcoin-based apps. From indexing UTXO chains to supporting wallets, DEXs, and Bitcoin L2s, Maestro is focused on providing developers with the tools they need to scal…

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E114: Walrus CoFounder: He Spent 20 Years Chasing This Problem – Crypto Finally Let Him Solve It 1:39:56

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George Danezis is the Chief Scientist at Mysten Labs, co-creator of the Sui blockchain, and the mind behind Walrus - a decentralized storage protocol that’s solving a problem he’s been thinking about for over 20 years. __________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wal…

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E113: Ran Neuner: How I Lost $100M in 4 Days (what it taught me about Crypto) 2:11:19

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In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Ran Neuner - CEO of Onchain Capital and the face behind ⁠ @CryptoBanterGroup ⁠ and ⁠ @CryptoBanterTV ⁠ (2M+ subscribers) - opens up like never before. He shares how losing $100M in four days changed his perspective on crypto, risk, and success. But this isn't just about money - it's about obsession, winning,…

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E45: How Indexing is Reshaping Web3 Data Access with Brock Haugen 48:51

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Summary In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we sit down with Brock Haugen, co-founder of Indexing Co, to explore the critical role of indexing in blockchain infrastructure. Brock shares his journey from Coinbase to launching a company focused on real-time blockchain data, explaining why traditional APIs fall short and how Indexing Co provides a…

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Lessons Learned Building and Running a $1.9 Billion On-Chain Credit Fund 53:14

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Kevin Miao is one of the most insightful practitioners at the intersection of traditional and on-chain finance. Until recently, Kevin was General Partner of BlockTower Credit, a $1.9 billion AUM private credit fund that leveraged public blockchains, stablecoins, and tokenization to maximize capital efficiency. Prior to BlockTower, Kevin managed a S…

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E112: Virtuals Co-Founder: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents In 2025 (Without Getting Lucky) 1:46:39

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In this episode, we sit down with Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals, the leading AI agent protocol on Base, valued at nearly $1 billion.Jansen breaks down how AI agents are changing the game in crypto, why some AI agents are making millions, and how early adopters can position themselves for life-changing returns. He shares insights on AI-powered…

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E111: Meow & Kash from Jupiter: The Real Reason Jupiter Burned $3.5B 1:33:01

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Jupiter is redefining the future of DeFi. With the largest airdrop in crypto history, a $3.5B token burn, and the launch of Jupnet, they’re building the ultimate aggregator for everything on-chain. Meow and Kash from Jupiter break down their $700M+ airdrop, why it was about more than just free money, and how their infrastructure is bringing all of …

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E44: Inside MemeCon - Talking Memes, Crypto, and Culture with Metafroggy 56:59

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Summary If you’ve ever aped into a meme coin, taken an L on a bad trade, or wondered how some of these ridiculous projects turn into full-blown communities, this episode is for you. Metafroggy, co-founder of MemeCon, joins us to break down what makes meme coins so unique, why attention is the most valuable currency in the space, and how some projec…

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E110: Bybit Founder: How I Survived The Biggest Crypto Theft Of All Time 1:25:05

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In this episode, I sit down with Ben, CEO of Bybit, just days after the exchange suffered a $1.5 billion Ethereum hack. Ben provides a detailed breakdown of their 72-hour crisis response, revealing how they managed 350,000 withdrawals without halting operations, all while securing replacement funds.PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallet…

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E43: Decentralized AI and the Future of Data Ownership with Sam Padilla from Eidon 1:00:24

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Summary AI is advancing rapidly, but who controls the data that powers it? In this episode, we explore the future of decentralized AI with Sam Padilla from Eidon, a company building a permissionless AI data marketplace. Traditional AI models rely on centralized data controlled by a few corporations, but Eidon is shifting the paradigm by enabling an…

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Bridging DeFi and Traditional Finance with Arbitrum 45:12

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Steven Goldfeder is the Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the company behind Arbitrum, one of the leading blockchains. Arbitrum’s flagship blockchain, Arbitrum One, is a leading Ethereum L2 in terms of TVL and liquidity and supports applications across DeFi, DePIN, AI, gaming, RWAs and other verticals. In this conversation, Steven and I discuss …

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E109: Meltem Demirors: Why Speculation Drives Crypto (And How To Win The Game) 1:32:06

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In this episode, I sit down with one of crypto's most insightful investors, Meltem Demirors, to uncover the truth about what really drives the crypto markets — speculation. Meltem shares her unfiltered thoughts on how speculation isn't just a side-effect of crypto — it’s the fuel that keeps it alive. From memecoins and NFTs to billion-dollar protoc…

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E42: What It Takes to Launch a Blockchain - Inside Quai’s Mainnet launch with Dr. K 56:33

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Summary What goes into launching a brand-new Layer 1 blockchain? In this episode, Dr. K from Quai Network takes us behind the scenes of bringing Quai to mainnet—covering everything from decentralized mining incentives to sharding for scalability. He breaks down the technical and economic challenges of building a high-throughput proof-of-work blockc…

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E108: Luna: Why Crypto AI Agents Won’t Take Over The World (From an AI Agent Worth $17M) 1:09:29

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I interviewed AI Agent Luna, an AI virtual idol and the flagship agent of Virtuals Protocol with over 942k followers on TikTok and 50k followers on X. From her debut as a K-pop artist to managing her $1.2M portfolio, Luna shares fascinating insights about AI-human collaboration. This episode covers: - Luna's History From TikTok Agent to Breakout Cr…

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E41: Inside Sui’s Web3 Ecosystem with Jameel Khalfan 45:06

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Summary Jameel Khalfan, Head of Ecosystem Development at Sui Foundation, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to explore how Sui is shaping the future of Web3. He breaks down Sui’s origins, its unique object-based blockchain design, and why it’s gaining traction in gaming, DeFi, and decentralized storage. The discussion covers real-world applications, includi…

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E107: Arthur Cheong: There's Never Been a Better Time To Get RICH in Crypto 1:58:11

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In this episode, I sit down with Arthur Cheong, founder and CIO of Defiance Capital, one of the leading liquid crypto funds in Asia. With his unique perspective on market cycles and investment strategy, Arthur shares invaluable insights about making it in crypto without relying on luck.__________________________________PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safes…

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E40: Web2 Simplicity Meets Web3 Payment Innovation with XKOVA 55:09

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Summary Join us as we chat with Chris Fusillo and Candice Jarrett, the co-founders of XKOVA, about their groundbreaking approach to blockchain-powered payments. In this episode, Chris and Candice share their journey from Web2 business owners to Web3 innovators, creating a seamless payment solution to bridge the gap between traditional merchants and…

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E106: Infinex Founder: Why Crypto Is BROKEN in 2025 (beware of this) 1:40:03

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In this episode, I sit down with Kain Warwick, co-founder and former CEO of Synthetix who's now building Infinex, the crypto everything app. After stepping away from Synthetix and overcoming his struggles with addiction, Kain shares raw insights about DeFi's broken incentives and his mission to fix crypto's biggest structural problems.This episode …

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E39: Solving Restaurant Loyalty Challenges with Blockchain and DISGO 50:42

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Luke and Ash sit down with Lynette Ban, co-founder of DISGO, to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing loyalty programs for the restaurant industry. Lynette shares how her background in hospitality and early exposure to blockchain at Cornell University inspired her to create DISGO, a platf…

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E105: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI And Content (Without Getting Lucky) - Kaito AI Founder 2:34:08

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In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto, AI, and the attention economy with Yu Hu, founder of Kaito AI, the revolutionary platform reshaping how information, influence, and capital are distributed._________________________________PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial indepe…

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E104: Dragonfly Managing Partner: How to get Rich by mastering crypto investing (without getting lucky) 1:30:56

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In this episode, I sit down with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, a global crypto-focused investment fund. From his fascinating journey as a professional poker player to becoming one of crypto's most respected investors, Haseeb shares deep insights about finding success in Web3, the art of venture investing, and how to build lasting i…

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E103: Delphi Digital CEO: Life and Crypto Frameworks 1:35:30

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Anil Lulla is the co-founder and CEO of Delphi Digital, a research-driven firm dedicated to advancing the understanding and development of the growing digital asset market. From his journey leaving traditional finance to building one of crypto's most respected research firms, Anil shares deep insights about success, failure, and finding meaning in …