Best Quantum Ready Security Podcasts (2025)

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From Awareness to Action: The Blueprint for Quantum-Resilient Security | Garfield Jones 30:23

12h ago30:23

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Quantum migration isn’t a future concern, it’s a present-tense priority. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Johannes Lintzen and Dr. Garfield Jones take a deep dive into the practical challenges of post-quantum migration, focusing on how organizations can apply the APA framework (Awareness, Preparedness, Action) to make th…

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252: How Sapien is Empowering the AI Gig Economy with Blockchain and Real Rewards, with Ben Noble from Sapien 40:36

19h ago40:36

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How do you power the next generation of AI — without centralized data monopolies? In this episode, I talk with Ben Noble, Marketing Director at Sapien, about how Sapien is building the world’s first decentralized data foundry — rewarding people for training AI and contributing real-world data. We cover: How Sapien is combining Web3 incentives with …

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#434: Daniel ‌Marin, Founder of Nexus, on Enabling the Verifiable Internet, Aggregating Unused Compute Power, ZK Tech, and Verifiable AI 34:59

1d ago34:59

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Daniel ‌Marin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nexus. Daniel founded Nexus in 2022 while he was at Stanford with the mission to enable the Verifiable Internet, which will redefine digital trust and create a more transparent, secure, and efficient world. To achieve this mission, Nexus is building a globally distributed Layer-1 blockchai…

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251: From Bots to Breakthroughs — Bandit Network’s Plan to Reinvent Web3 Growth 27:06

4d ago27:06

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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…

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#433: Leah Wald, CEO of SOL Strategies, on Becoming More Than the MicroStrategy of Solana, TradFi Crypto Investments, and Solana ETFs 31:40

5d ago31:40

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Leah Wald is CEO of SOL Strategies (CSE: HODL), a publicly traded Canadian company actively investing in, supporting, and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem. Prior to Sol Strategies, Leah co-founded and was the CEO of Valkyrie Investments, leading the firm to over $1.3 billion in AUM through cryptocurrency trusts, hedge fu…

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250: Meme Coins with a Mission: Neiro’s Journey from Rug Pull to Global Community 42:27

6d ago42:27

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What happens when a meme coin gets rugged—and the community takes over? In this episode, Sam chats with S from Neiro, the community takeover lead, to explore the real mechanics behind meme coin takeovers, the evolution of the Neiro project, and how it became the spiritual successor to Dogecoin. From Vitalik-backed donations to exclusive IP licensin…

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Breach Ready: Rethinking Zero Trust and Lateral Movement Defense 46:17

7d ago46:17

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Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I sat down with Sunil Muralidhar, Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at ColorTokens, to explore how organizations are rethinking traditional […] The post Breach Ready: Rethinking Zero Trust and Lateral Movement Defense appear…

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249: Building Web3’s First Gaming Franchise: Frank Cheng on Apeiron, DoodiPals & Beyond 39:24

8d ago39:24

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Frank Cheng, founder of Apeiron and DoodiPals, joins Sam to unpack four years of building in Web3 gaming. From raising three funding rounds to building an entire gaming franchise, Frank shares practical lessons on tokenomics, community building, and how to retain real players. Learn why most Web3 games fail and how to fix them, what role AI will pl…

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#432: John Lilic, CEO of Telos, on Quantum Money and Quantum Computing’s Threat (and Opportunity) to Crypto 37:43

8d ago37:43

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John Lilic, CEO of Telos, is a technology entrepreneur and investor focused on blockchain, cryptography, and quantum infrastructure. A leading angel VC, he has taken the Q pill and believes the quantum threat and opportunity are arriving much sooner and more profoundly than most in the blockchain ecosystem realize. In this conversation, we discuss:…

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248: From Wall Street to Web3 Agents: Yang Tang on the Future of Autonomous AI 48:20

11d ago48:20

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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…

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#431: Jag Sidhu, Core Developer at Syscoin, on Scaling Bitcoin's Utility and Creating AI-Ready Infrastructure for Crypto 28:06

12d ago28:06

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Jagdeep (Jag) Sidhu is the core developer at Syscoin and part of the management team at SYS Labs, Building Bitcoin’s only modular network. Jag has a strong background in software engineering and is a pioneer in the crypto industry. As a core developer, Jagdeep has marshalled the world’s fifth-oldest surviving cryptocurrency into its second decade, …

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50: Google’s Kent Walker on AI Standards, Quantum Breakthroughs, DeepSeek, and the DOJ Case 29:30

13d ago29:30

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In the 50th episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast hosted by Tammy Haddad, Kent Walker, president of global affairs at Google and Alphabet, discusses his company’s pioneering role in artificial intelligence, the complexities of regulating this rapidly evolving technology, and the importance of public-private collaboration to address national …

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247: Why Quantum-Ready and Bridgeless Tech is the Future: Kevin on Building Layer 1X 39:13

13d ago39:13

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Kevin from Layer 1X joins Sam Kamani to discuss how they’re building a quantum-resistant, bridgeless blockchain that enables secure cross-chain swaps, multi-chain token issuance, and zero-gas fee transactions. Kevin also shares insights from his PhD in blockchain and quantum computing, and why he believes most of Web3 is unprepared for the quantum …

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Navigating the Future of AI and Cybersecurity 43:35

14d ago43:35

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The rise of artificial intelligence has opened up exciting possibilities, but it’s also creating new challenges–particularly for cybersecurity. I sat down with my friend Sam Curry, Global VP and CISO in residence at Zscaler, for an in-depth conversation about the […] The post Navigating the Future of AI and Cybersecurity appeared first on TechSpect…

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The Rise of Commercial Space in Christian Davenport’s “The Space Barons” 45:28

14d ago45:28

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of a new, special edition series: "The Elara Epilogues," where the space industry’s leading journalists and authors will join Elara Nova partners to discuss their published work covering today’s ever-evolving space environment. In today's episode, Founding Partner Mike Dickey, former chief architect of the United St…

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246: Securing the Mempool: Loring Harkness on Shutter Network’s War Against MEV Attacks 30:00

15d ago30:00

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Can encryption make Ethereum more fair? In this episode, I speak with Loring Harkness, the ecosystem lead at Shutter Network, about a crucial — and often ignored — issue: malicious MEV. Loring explains how MEV bots extract value from unsuspecting users through front-running and sandwich attacks — and how Shutter uses threshold encryption to stop it…

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#430: Chris Chung, Co-Founder of Titan, on Solana DeFi, DEX Aggregators and Stablecoins 29:13

15d ago29:13

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Chris Chung is the CEO & Co-Founder of Titan, Solana’s first Meta DEX Aggregator. In addition, Chris is very active in the Toronto Solana ecosystem as the local ambassador for MonkeDao in Toronto, as well as a Superteam Canada member. Chris previously served as the CTO of a cryptocurrency and US equity hedge fund building out low latency analytics,…

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245: Proof of Personhood in the AI Age: Humanity Protocol’s Mission with Terence Kwok 39:18

18d ago39:18

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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…

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49: Open-Source AI at SXSW: Innovators Transforming Finance, Healthcare, and Music 57:09

19d ago57:09

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In this special SXSW edition of the Washington AI Network Podcast—recorded live at the SeedAI House—host Tammy Haddad interviews four innovators harnessing open-source AI to transform finance, healthcare, and music. Listen as Andrei Papancea (CEO, NLX), Dr. Kal Clark (founder, Zauron Labs), Martha Sylla Underwood (founder, Prismm), and award–winnin…

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Your Cryptography is stuck in 2010 - How to Catch Up | Hart Montgomery 28:35

20d ago28:35

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Navigating the shift to post-quantum cryptography takes more than awareness; it requires a forward-looking strategy, crypto-agile architecture, and long-term planning across software and hardware. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Hart Montgomery, Technical Director at LF Decentralized Tr…

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Why Banning AI in Your Company Is a Huge Mistake with Richard Stiennon 25:46

19d ago25:46

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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Steven Hall is joined by Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest. Together, they explore the revolutionary impact of AI on cybersecurity operations. From practical applications in threat hunting to essential PKI management practices, Richard…

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#429: Willem Shroé, CEO of Botanix Labs, on Building a Bitcoin EVM L2, The Future of Bitcoin, and Spiderchain 27:01

19d ago27:01

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Willem Schroé is the CEO and Co-Founder of Botanix Labs, the team behind Spiderchain, the on-chain home of Bitcoin Finance. Willem is an engineer and lifelong entrepreneur from Belgium, where he researched authenticated encryption and macroeconomics, and was a national mathematics medalist. He formed the thesis of the Spiderchain whiteboarding in t…

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244: From Harvard to Hardware: Hoansoo from Exabits on Web3 Compute and Scaling with GPUs 26:12

20d ago26:12

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Sam is joined by co-host Amanda Whitcroft to interview Hoansoo Lee, co-founder of Exabits.ai. With a PhD from Harvard and deep expertise in edge computing, Hoansoo shares how Exabits is decentralizing the GPU cloud for AI by combining high-performance chips like the H100 and Blackwell with tokenized infrastr…

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243: AI Meets Storytelling – Brayden Doig on Building Abyss, the World’s First 1:1 Trading Card Game 35:05

22d ago35:05

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In this episode, Brayden Doig from Abyss joins Sam Kamani to discuss his innovative trading card game powered by AI. He shares how Abyss is merging AI with storytelling to create unique, one-of-one NFTs that evolve through user choices. Brayden also dives into his involvement with the Taste Foundation and how AI can transform the entertainment land…

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#428: Vikram Arun, CEO of Superform, on The Future of DeFi, High-yield Stablecoins, and Why The Market Is Down 25:49

22d ago25:49

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Vikram Arun is the Co-Founder of Superform, an on-chain wealth app to grow your crypto portfolio. With a background in engineering and finance, Vikram has been building in the crypto space since 2017. Prior to Superform, he co-founded Ledger Capital, a crypto research firm, and worked on Wall Street conducting biotech equity research and analyzing …

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242: Building the Most Fair Stablecoin: How Noon Capital Delivers Real Yield Without VC Influence 26:02

26d ago26:02

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In this episode, I speak with Arpan Gautam from Noon Capital — a self-funded project building what they call the most intelligent and fair yield-bearing stablecoin. We dive into how their stablecoin (USN/sUSN) delivers through-cycle returns by allocating capital across delta-neutral strategies, and why they’re committed to distributing 90%+ of retu…

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How to Build Your 12-Month Post-Quantum Strategy With NIST's Dustin Moody 27:42

26d ago27:42

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With the 2035 deadline for post-quantum cryptography rapidly approaching, organizations must act immediately to ensure a smooth transition. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, host Johannes Lintzen speaks with Dustin Moody, a mathematician at NIST, to discuss the practical steps organizations should take to prepare for this…

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#427: Joanna Zeng, CEO of SOON Network, on Being an ETH L2 Using SVM, The Future of High-performance L2s, and Community Centric Building 28:04

26d ago28:04

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Joanna Zeng is the co-founder and CEO of SOON Network, before establishing SOON (Solana Optimistic Network), Joanna used to be a currency trader on Wall Street, and has since held roles in business development and product management at Aleo, Optimism, and Coinbase. She also served as a founding board member of CryptoNYC and is an active angel inves…

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241: AI Meets Web3 Growth—Chris Duggan on Building ChainGPT and Scaling to 1M Followers 35:38

27d ago35:38

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Chris Duggan is the Senior Marketing Manager at ChainGPT and former content lead at BNB Chain (Binance). In this episode, recorded live in New York, Chris dives deep into how ChainGPT is building an expansive AI ecosystem for Web3—from smart contract generation and NFT creation to incubating new AI-native projects. We talk about ChainGPT's explosiv…

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SPAR Institute Begins Latest Effort to Develop Nuclear Propulsion for Space 48:17

28d ago48:17

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The United States Space Force allocated $35 million to the Space Power & Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness & Resilience - or SPAR - Institute to develop nuclear-powered systems for spacecraft propulsion. The Institute demonstrates the latest effort by the Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to explore nucl…

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240: Turning Real-World Assets into Liquid Crypto Products – Paul from ATV Fund 21:11

29d ago21:11

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, recorded live at Digital Asset Summit in New York, I sit down with Paul Talbert from ATV Fund to discuss how they’re transforming fixed-income investing through tokenization. Paul explains how mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a traditionally illiquid asset class, are now being made accessible, efficient, an…

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#426: Darius Tabai, CEO of Vertex Protocol, on Perpetual Trading, DeFi Infrastructure, and UX Improvements 23:57

30d ago23:57

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Darius Tabai is the CEO and co-founder of Vertex Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange built on Arbitrum. Darius is an experienced trader with a history of working in FX, Commodities, and Crypto. Darius’ previous roles include the Head of Trading at JST Digital, Head of Trading at CrossTower, Global Head of Metals Trading at Merrill Lynch, and…

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239: Improving Crypto User User Experience: Pedro from Wallet Connect 28:15

1M ago28:15

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In this live-recorded episode from Digital Asset Summit in New York, Sam chats with Pedro, the founder of WalletConnect. Together, they unpack what it takes to make crypto more usable for everyday users and developers. Pedro dives into the journey of WalletConnect—from solving MetaMask's dominance to powering over 600 wallets and working with Strip…

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48: AI Revolution: Senator Mike Rounds and Representative Zach Nunn Discuss Healthcare Breakthroughs, National Security, and Agricultural Innovation 49:10

1M ago49:10

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Host Tammy Haddad interviews Senator Mike Rounds, co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus, and Representative Zach Nunn in this special edition of the Washington AI Network podcast, recorded live at the SeedAI House at SXSW. They delve into AI's transformative impact on healthcare, national security, and agriculture, exploring how AI accelerates medical r…

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The Quantum-Safe Playbook: How Signal Protected Billions with a Lean Team 33:24

1M ago33:24

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Quantum risk is a business risk—and Signal Messenger isn’t waiting for quantum computers to arrive. In this episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Johannes Lintzen welcomes Rolfe Schmidt, Research Engineer at Signal Messenger, to explore how one of the world's most privacy-focused messaging platforms implemented post-quantum cryptogra…

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#425: Ian Smith, CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM, on Quantum Computing Risks to Blockchain and The Future of Web3 Security 35:30

1M ago35:30

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Ian Smith is the CEO & CTO at Quantum EVM. He’s a seasoned technologist with 21+ years of experience spanning blockchain, cryptography, cloud microservices, and AI-driven solutions. Proficient in 20+ languages, including Golang, Python, and C++, he has led groundbreaking projects across industries. Ian has worked with major organizations like NASA,…

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238: The AI-Agent Economy: Matt Wright from Gaia on Open-Source Intelligence 37:11

1M ago37:11

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In this episode, recorded live from New York during the Digital Asset Summit, Sam sits down with Matt Wright — founder of Gaia and partner at EVM Capital. Matt has been building at the frontier of developer ecosystems, decentralized tech, and now AI agents. He walks us through his journey from organizing global hackathons to JP Morgan and ConsenSys…

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#424: Yves La Rose, CEO of EOS Network, on The History EOS Network, EOS Rebranding to Vaulta, and Scaling Bitcoin 31:31

1M ago31:31

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Yves La Rose is a global technology entrepreneur who founded the EOS Network and currently serves as its CEO. Yves is a long-standing, well-respected leader within the EOS community, known particularly for the pivotal role he has played in the ecosystem’s resurgence. In this conversation, we discuss: - The history and future of EOS Network - Blockc…

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A Pragmatic Approach to Effective Security 42:14

1M ago42:14

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Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of threats requires more than just tools—it demands strategy, leadership, and expertise. The unfortunate reality is that the threat landscape affects all companies regardless of industry or size, but many companies simply do […] The post A Pragmatic Approach to Effective Security appeared firs…

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237: Solving Ethereum’s Liquidity Problem: Barna from Malda on Unified Lending Across Rollups 27:23

1M ago27:23

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Barna, co-founder of Malda and mendi.finance, joins the podcast to break down Ethereum’s biggest DeFi problem: liquidity fragmentation. He explains how their protocol is using ZK co-processors and a host-extension chain model to unify lending and borrowing across rollups like Linea, Base, and more. We talk about why Ethereum’s growth has stalled, h…

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236: Snap, Earn, & Compete—How Snpit is Bringing GameFi to Photography 32:18

1M ago32:18

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What if taking photos could earn you rewards? Most Web3 games struggle with retention, but Snpit has built a thriving community in Japan, Italy & beyond—and their users keep coming back. In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I talk to Ani from Snpit.xyz about: ✅ How Snpit gamifies photography with battles, leaderboards & NFTs ✅ The secret to acq…

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#423: Kyle Reidhead, Co-Owner of Milk Road, on The Current Crypto Market, "The Fat App" Thesis, and Coinbase Becoming a Trillion Dollar Company by 2030 38:34

1M ago38:34

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Kyle Reidhead is Co-Owner & Head of Research at Milk Road, a leading crypto investing media company, and Founder of Impact3, a crypto-native marketing agency helping top protocols and brands in crypto grow. In this conversation, we discuss: - Current market sentiment - short-term pain for long-term gain - The market isn’t as bad as it seems - The U…

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Inside Cloudflare's Post-Quantum Journey: Bas Westerbaan on Real-World Implementation 25:19

1M ago25:19

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In the premier episode of Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense, Johannes Lintzen welcomes Bas Westerbaan, Research Engineer at Cloudflare, to break down real-world post-quantum migration challenges and solutions: Cloudflare’s early PQC adoption - lessons from years of real-world implementation Why you need two migrations (encryption today, auth…

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235: Trustless Trading & The Future of Finance—Alexis from Yellow.com on Disrupting Markets 31:36

1M ago31:36

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What if we could trade without trusting anyone? Crypto promised decentralization, but most trading still relies on centralized exchanges. In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Alexis from Yellow.com to discuss: ✅ Why trustless trading is the missing piece in crypto ✅ How Yellow is bringing Lightning Network principles to trading …

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#422: Seb, CEO of Sophon, on The Secret for Mass Adoption, High-quality Sticky Apps, AI Agents, and Sophon’s Curation Model 32:21

1M ago32:21

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Seb is the founder and CEO of Sophon, the Consumer chain bridging Web2 to Web3 and the largest blockchain node sale, raising $65 million. He also serves as VP of Paper Ventures. He was previously at Matter Labs, the creators of ZKsync. In this conversation, we discuss: - Why is the market down bad? Trump trying to cut rates - US Bitcoin reserve - w…

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47: Global Innovation Champions: CTA’s Tiffany Moore and Ambassadors from Luxembourg, Ireland, and New Zealand on AI Readiness, Collaboration, and the Future of Tech Policy 55:08

2M ago55:08

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Host Tammy Haddad is joined by Tiffany Moore, senior vice president of policy and industry affairs at the Consumer Technology Association, as well as Amb. Nicole Bintner of Luxembourg, Amb. Geraldine Byrne Nason of Ireland, and Amb. Rosemary Banks of New Zealand, whose countries have been named “Global Innovation Champions” on CTA’s Gloval Innovati…

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Building Community and Making Cybersecurity Accessible 58:14

2M ago58:14

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I recently sat down with my long-time friend and cybersecurity expert, Michael Farnum, to discuss his journey in the industry, his role as an advisory CISO at Trace3, and the evolution of the Houston Security Conference—more commonly referred to as […] The post Building Community and Making Cybersecurity Accessible appeared first on TechSpective.…

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Why Women in Tech Make Businesses More Secure with Jane Frankland and Lila Kee 29:11

2M ago29:11

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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Jane Frankland, CEO of KnewStart, and Lila Kee, Chief Product Officer at GlobalSign. Together, they discuss the evolving role of women in cybersecurity, including why diversity matters, bridging the gender gap in tech, how AI…

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#421: Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, on Identity Layers, Current Market Insights, Regulatory Landscape, and the Future of Cardano 38:50

2M ago38:50

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Frederik Gregaard is CEO of the Cardano Foundation, the Swiss-based non-profit organization which exists to ensure the advancement of the Cardano protocol, while also contributing to the positive advancement of blockchain as a world-changing technology. A leader in fintech and blockchain, Gregaard previously served as Director and Head of Digital i…

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234: Building Web3 Communities That Stick—Jack from TON Society on Growth, Games & Engagement 36:56

2M ago36:56

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How do we bring the next billion users into Web3? So many crypto projects have promised mass adoption, but most new users don’t stick around. What if we could change that? In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Jack from TON Society to discuss: ✅ Why Telegram’s ecosystem is key to onboarding millions ✅ How TON Society is using gam…

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