Best Arbitrum Podcasts (2025)

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#66 - Arbitrum Gaming Ventures Meets Wildcard: Dan Peng and Blake Waddington on Scaling Web3 Gaming, Blockchain Infrastructure, and Community-Led Esports 1:16:33

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Dan Peng — Founding Partner of Arbitrum Gaming Ventures — and Blake Waddington — Community Lead at Wildcard — to explore how blockchain, Web3 gaming, and community-driven ecosystems are converging to shape the future of …

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Unchained: Building the Future of Bitcoin Wealth with Joe Kelly 31:13

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What is the future of Bitcoin wealth? This week on The Index, Alex Kehaya sits down with Joe Kelly, CEO of Unchained, to explore the rise of a Bitcoin-focused financial services company built on self-sovereignty. From pioneering Bitcoin-backed loans to securing over 100,000 BTC as a full-suite wealth management platform, Kelly shares how Unchained …

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$1T Per Year: Building the Leading Crypto Prime Broker with FalconX 29:18

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Raghu Yarlagadda is the Co-founder and CEO of FalconX, the leading institutional digital asset prime brokerage. In the last year, FalconX has done $1 trillion in trading volume across spot and derivatives. FalconX is an incredible success story, starting early and growing alongside broader institutional adoption of crypto and digital assets. With c…

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Solana, 24/7 Trading, & Internet Capital Markets with Hadley Stern, Marinade Finance 38:21

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DoubleZero: Building a Faster, Safer & Censorship-Proof Internet with Austin Federa 34:07

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What if blockchain networks could process transactions hundreds of times faster than they do today? This fundamental question led Austin Federa to leave his position at the Solana Foundation and co-found Double Zero, a revolutionary project building what might be the future of the internet itself. Austin reveals the surprising limitations of our cu…

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How Much Does Polymarket REALLY Make? 46:22

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Today we’re diving deep into prediction markets! We discuss: - The rise of prediction markets and their growing relevance - Cultural significance and media attention - Market share, competition, and user behavior - Decentralization vs. centralization trade-offs - Regulatory frameworks, licenses, and government scrutiny - Manipulation risks and trus…

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DATs and Building the Preeminent Solana Treasury | Cosmo Jiang, General Partner at Pantera Capital 29:07

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What happens when one of crypto’s most prestigious investment firms decides to go all-in on Solana? In this episode of The Index Podcast, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Cosmo Jiang, General Partner at Pantera Capital, to unpack their groundbreaking move into the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) space with HSDT Helios—a $500 million Solana-focused vent…

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#65 - Building Web3’s Backbone: NodeOps and Pratik Balar on Decentralized Compute and Trustless Infrastructure 1:07:04

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Pratik Balar — Co-Founder and Tech Lead of NodeOps — to explore how decentralized infrastructure, AI, and blockchain systems are converging to power the next generation of Web3. As a pioneering builder in decentralized i…

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Optimism’s Superchain, DeFi Mullets, and Scaling Ethereum | Sam McIngvale, Head of Product at OP Labs 30:30

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What does the future of Ethereum and blockchain really look like — a few massive chains, or thousands of specialized ones working together? This week, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Sam McIngvale, Head of Product at OP Labs, to explore the evolution of Optimism from an Ethereum scaling solution into the creator of an entire ecosystem powered by th…

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Stablecoins in 2025: Money, Re-Imagined 43:29

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In this episode, we unpack the evolving landscape of stablecoins. We discuss: Recent Developments in Stablecoins Hyperliquid and USDH Auction Stablecoin Issuers and Governance Innovative Stablecoin Designs Stablecoin Data Insights Global Stablecoin Usage L1 vs L2 Debate for Stablecoins And much more—enjoy! — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:34)…

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Open Source, Cross-Chain Security & ZK Proofs | Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs 33:28

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The blockchain world is undergoing a fundamental shift. What once seemed possible—scaling Web3 to internet size with a single chain—is now recognized as unrealistic. The future belongs to specialized chains that excel at specific tasks while seamlessly communicating with one another. This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Mark Boir…

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#64 - From Guilds to Global Economies: Gabby Dizon of Yield Guild Games on Web3 Gaming, Blockchain Ownership, and Community Power 54:23

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Gabby Dizon — Co-Founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG) — to explore how guild empowerment, community ownership, and Web3 games are converging to create new opportunities in the Metaverse As one of the pioneering builders in…

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Scaling Tokenized Real World Assets with Centrifuge 31:37

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Today we’re joined by Bhaji Illuminati and Jürgen Blumberg. Bhaji is CEO of Centrifuge, one of the original players in the RWA space. Jürgen is a former Goldman ETF exec and, as of recently, COO of Centrifuge and CIO of Anemoy, it’s asset management arm. In this conversation, Bhaji, Jürgen and Will Beeson dive into the evolution of investment manag…

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Building a Crypto-Native RWA Ecosystem with Chris Yin of Plume 37:51

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Chris Yin is the co-founder and CEO of Plume, a crypto-native RWA blockchain. Real-world assets, RWAs for short, are financial assets implemented in token form. Alongside stablecoins, these assets are at the heart of the transition of financial markets onto upgraded settlement rails in the form of blockchains. Chris brings an interesting perspectiv…

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Better Ads Are Coming To Crypto Thanks To Coinbase 43:26

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Today we’re joined by James Wang from Spindl/Coinbase to talk all things Web3 advertising. We discuss: - James' career journey and building Spindl - Web3 ad growth and how data powers it - What makes Spindl's approach unique - Attribution in Web3 advertising - Coinbase Ads and the broader Spindl vision - How users are defined in Web3 - Case studies…

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#63 - From AI Agents to Encrypted Gameplay: Cais Manai Explains How TEN.xyz Is Pioneering the Blockchain Future of Web3 Gaming 1:06:44

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Cais Manai — Co-Founder of TEN.xyz — to explore how AI, iGaming, and encrypted blockchain tech are converging to create unstoppable entertainment economies. As one of the builders behind TEN (The Entertainment Network), …

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From Stablecoins to Tokenized Markets: Franklin Templeton’s Sandy Kaul on the Future of Money 37:31

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Sandy Kaul is the Executive Vice President and Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, the OG global asset manager when it comes to tokenization and digital assets. In this conversation, we dive into the newly passed GENIUS Act and what it means for stablecoins, banks, and the future of cash. We explore Franklin Templeton’s journey launching BENJ…

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AI, Deepfakes & Open Intelligence | Radha Dasari, Web3 Foundation 39:02

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What happens when a computer science PhD specializing in AI pivots to blockchain technology? For Radha Dasari, Lead Technical Advocate at the Web3 Foundation, it was a journey fueled by a mission to combat digital misinformation and bring fairness to the internet. In this eye-opening episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Radha to ex…

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Next-Level AI & Web3 Game Development | Dan Peng & Rick Johanson, Arbitrum Gaming Ventures 32:32

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What happens when you combine addictive gameplay with blockchain technology? According to Rick Johanson and Dan Peng, Founding Partners at Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, the answer isn't simply "add a token and hope for the best." Their refreshing approach prioritizes the core gameplay experience first, with blockchain features thoughtfully layered in o…

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#62 - Consensus in Two Steps: How Acki Nacki Pushes Blockchain Speed to the Limit — and Powers Web3 Gaming 57:59

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Mitja Goroshevsky — Co-founder of GOSH and Co-author of the Acki Nacki blockchain — to explore how he’s pushing blockchain technology to its theoretical limits, and why speed and efficiency matter for the future of decen…

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Should We Care About Arbitrum DAO? 1:30:25

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Today we’re joined by Tom, Head of Data at Entropy Advisors and Ali, Data Analyst at Entropy Advisors to explore how they’re accelerating DAO development on Arbitrum. We discuss: Governance and treasury management strategies DAO governance process and decision-making Delegate dynamics and voting behavior Tracking grants and ensuring financial trans…

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AI Transparency: LayerLens & the Open Intelligence Stack | Archie Chaudhury 27:55

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What happens when we can no longer trust the performance claims of AI model creators? That’s the challenge driving LayerLens, an innovative platform bringing transparency and practical evaluation to the rapidly evolving AI landscape. In this episode, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Archie Chaudhury, Co-founder of LayerLens, to explore how blockchai…

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#61 - How Irys Is Powering Next-Gen Web3 Games and Programmable Data with CEO Josh Benaron 1:11:39

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Josh Benaron, Founder and CEO of Irys, to explore how programmable data is reshaping what's possible for gaming, content, and the onchain future — and why static storage is no longer enough. As the creator of Irys, Josh …

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Marinade Labs: Solana Hackathon to Billion-Dollar Staking Platform | Michael Repetny, Co-Founder 29:52

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What if staking could be seamless, secure and DeFi-friendly? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya talks with Michael Repetny, Co-founder and CEO of Marinade Finance, the largest staking protocol on Solana with over $1.5 billion in crypto assets under management. Michael shares the remarkable journey behind Marinade—from a scrappy Solana h…

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The Current and Future State of Stablecoin Payments with Conduit 49:27

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Kirill Gertman is the founder and CEO of Conduit, a leading B2B cross-border payments platform powered by stablecoins. Conduit leverages stablecoins to allow businesses to move money faster, cheaper and more transparently than legacy platforms such as SWIFT. In 2024, Conduit grew transaction volumes 16x year-on-year, surpassing $10 billion in total…

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#60 - Inside Pinata with Kyle Tut: How Decentralized Media Delivery Is Reshaping NFTs, Gaming, and the Web3 Creator Economy 1:05:39

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Kyle Tut, Co-Founder and CEO of Pinata, to dive into the future of content infrastructure for Web3 — and why NFTs, gaming, and the metaverse desperately need better tools for creators and devs. As the driving force behin…

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Superform Building the Future of On-Chain Wealth Management | Vikram Arun, Co-founder 28:22

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What’s stopping DeFi from going mainstream—and how can better UX, infrastructure, and automation unlock its full potential? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya talks with Vikram Arun, Co-founder of Superform, about building the future of on-chain wealth management. After managing a $100B DeFi book at BlockTower, Vikram saw a clear proble…

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The Data Behind DeFi’s Biggest Upgrade 1:10:24

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jackie (@agaperste), Head of Data Science at Uniswap Foundation, and Grace (@grace_lily), part of the Data team at Uniswap 🦄. Together, we dive deep into Uniswap V4 and the broader innovations shaping the Uniswap ecosystem. From the unique mechanics of Bunni to the challenges of liquidity management, new TVL metrics…

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DePINs, Crypto Rewards & AI Tooling | Jesse Adams, Co-founder of Uprock 28:27

3M ago28:27

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How do you build a DePIN network with 2.7M+ devices, zero CAC, and data streams optimized for AI—without draining batteries or compromising user trust? In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya sits down with Jesse Adams, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Uprock, to unpack how they’re building the world’s first mobile-first DePIN for AI. Jesse’…

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#59 - Gasless Transactions, Scalable Infrastructure, and Web3 Gaming Innovation — A Deep Dive with Jack O’Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs 1:01:19

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Jack O’Holleran, Co-Founder and CEO of SKALE Labs, to explore the frontier of gas-less blockchains and what it means to build scalable, user-friendly infrastructure for the next generation of Web3 games and dApps. A seas…

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Web3 Domains | Tokenizing Digital Assets with D3’s Co-founder, Michael Ho 28:22

4M ago28:22

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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…

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#58 - Designing for Scale: How Delabs Games Is Building Platform-Native Web3 Games — with Quinn Kwon 51:11

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Earn up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at: https://river.com/signup?r=X3KBKD7A 🎙️ In this episode of The Web3 Gamer, I sit down with Quinn Kwon, Head of Web3 Strategy at Delabs Games, a Seoul-based developer redefining what’s possible in blockchain gaming through immersive gameplay, accessible design, and platform-native innovation. Delabs is building…