Best Web3 Empire Podcasts (2025)

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Innovation in Game Development: A Conversation with Studio Vale CEO, Xanthos Vouldis 1:03:21

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From AAA stints at Cygames, tri-Ace, EA, and more to founding his own studio, Xanthos Vouldis joins Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship to unpack how great games are made and why his next title is an invitation-only real-time multiplayer dieselpunk airship battle game. We dive into his design framework, team roles, and why he’s building an invitation…

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🚀 Will BNB Flip XRP in 2025? David J. Namdar on Crypto Treasuries | Ep. #97 1:10:54

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In this must-watch episode of Holistic Investments, host Constantin Kogan sits down with crypto veteran David J. Namdar, CEO of BNB Network Company! With over 10 years in the game, David shares his wild journey: from pitching Bitcoin to Millennium hedge fund in 2013 (and getting rejected for lacking shorts!), co-founding Galaxy Digital with Mike No…

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Inside Stables: Bernie Bilotta on Building the “Stablecoin Bank” for the Real World 1:07:54

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The banking rails we all use were built for the 1970s yet money now moves at internet speed. In this episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, Stables co-founder & CEO Bernie Bilotta explains how his team is building a mobile-first stablecoin bank that lets anyone hold a “digital dollar,” send it globally, and spend it at 140M+ merchants with a…

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Ep 46 — Turning a Dead NFT Collection into a $50M Empire ft. Luca Netz 1:00:57

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In this episode, Luca Netz shares how he took a failing NFT collection and turned it into one of the fastest-growing Web3 brands. We dive into his three-pillar model of ecosystem, attention, and revenue; and explore how Pudgy has sold over 1.5M toys through Walmart and Target, signed 45+ licensing deals, and built a business where culture and cash …

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Decoding Web3 Trust with AI + DID featuring Yusaku from Mind Palace AI 49:07

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In the 75th episode, we sit down with Yusaku Numa, also known as "Nomad" on X to explore his journey from college entrepreneur to founder of Mind Palace , an innovative Web3 platform redefining how we trust information online. Yusaku shares how he was drawn into the crypto space, inspired by information overload and the difficulty of filtering trus…

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EP 45 — Making Debt Move Faster with Androo and Andy from HypurrFi 1:05:12

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We sit down with Androo and Andy from HypurrFi who are building at the intersection of on-chain credit and real-world usability.While most DeFi protocols treat borrowing as a one-time action, HypurrFi is making debt dynamic. Think refinancing, real-time spending, and routing capital across markets—without closing your position. We cover: — Why Hypu…

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Ep 44 — How to Stake HYPE Permissionlessly with Omnia from Kinetiq 1:11:05

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Kinetiq co-founder and Hyperliquid contributor Omnia joins to unpack how Hyperliquid evolved from a DEX into a liquidity layer, what HIPs unlock, and why apps like Phantom and Kinetiq are treating it as default. Chapters — 00:00 Podcast Opening & Disclaimer 00:19 Kinetic's Launch & Market Context 03:20 Hyperliquid's Core Thesis 11:33 Hyperliquid Te…

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Inside the world of Pixels: building a social Web3 gaming empire 54:08

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In the 74th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Heidi Christine, CMO and Head of Community at Pixels, joins us to talk about Pixels vibrant Web3 farming game with over 10 million users. Heidi takes us through her journey from studying electrical engineering to leading one of the most community-driven Web3 games in the space. We dive dee…

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🤝 We’re Not in a Financial Crisis — It’s a Crisis of Trust with Dan Ariely | Ep. #96 1:09:47

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Struggling with financial decisions that don’t make sense? Feeling lost in a world of economic uncertainty, skyrocketing debt, and distrust in institutions? 💸Join us at Holistic Investments with Dan Ariely, renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and bestselling author! 📚 In this episode, we dive deep into why h…

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Rebuilding the Creator Economy with AI, Music & Web3 | Taral Gurung of Soundbeats 51:07

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In this episode, Taral Gurung, founder and CEO of Soundbeats, shares with us a groundbreaking platform at the intersection of AI, music, gaming, and Web3. Taral’s journey from finance student to serial entrepreneur is anything but ordinary. From launching an education center in Hong Kong to working on metaverse initiatives for Bollywood award shows…

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☁️The Future of Cloud? How ICN Built a $7M+ Decentralized Empire with Sebastian Pfeiffer | Ep. #95 52:05

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Welcome to Holistic Investments, where we explore the future of technology and innovation! In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a groundbreaking decentralized cloud platform challenging the dominance of traditional cloud giants like AWS, Google Cloud, an…

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Ep 43 — Why it's not NAV but Native Yield with Leah and Max from Sol Strategies 43:50

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While everyone's been copying MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy, Sol Strategies took a different approach. CEO Leah Wald and CTO Max Kaplan join me to discuss why they're building actual infrastructure around Solana instead of just holding tokens. Sol Strategies is a publicly listed company (CSE: HODL) - formerly Cypherpunk Holdings - that transform…

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Domains = the NEXT BIG Crypto Investment?! 💸 With Fred Hsu | Ep. #94 49:41

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🌐 Discover the future of digital real estate! In this exclusive interview with Fred Hsu, CEO of D3, we dive into the world of DomainFi—the next big thing in Web3 and crypto! Learn how domains like Chat.com (sold for $30M!) are becoming billion-dollar assets and how D3 is tokenizing domains on the DOMA blockchain to unlock passive income, fractional…

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🤯The Collapse Countdown: Ronald G. Wayne on Money’s Future | Ep. #93 1:09:31

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🚨 Is the global economy on the brink of collapse? In this Holistic Investments episode, Ronald G. Wayne, co-founder of Apple, dives deep into the looming inflation crisis and the inevitable failure of fiat currencies. Author of Tomorrow’s Money, Wayne shares shocking insights on why every currency will turn to dust, the true nature of money, and ho…

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Building the Future of Cross-Chain DeFi with Leo Vigna | Veraswap, Chainlink & Web3 Innovation 1:12:52

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In episode 72 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we chat with Leo Vigna, CEO and Co-founder of Veraswap. Leo shares his incredible journey into Web3, starting from his early days in crypto in 2017, winning third place at ETH Denver 2020, and scaling Chainlink node operations with Vulcan Link. He dives into the technical details of what it mean…

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Tokenizing Real Estate & Gold: Kevin Rusher on RAAC's Seamless TradFi-DeFi Bridge 1:18:51

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Kevin Rusher, founder and CEO of Regnum Aurum Acquisition Corp (RAAC), joins us in episode 71 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship. Kevin, a Web3 native with a background in accounting and finance, shares his fascinating journey from writing a fintech paper about Bitcoin to becoming a power user in DeFi and eventually leading RAAC. He recounts hi…

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EP 42 — Avoiding the Hidden Tax of DeFi with Nikita from BarterSwap 46:57

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What actually happens after you hit “swap”? In this episode, Saurabh is joined by Nikita Ovchinnik, founder of BarterSwap, to break down the mechanics of routing, MEV, solvers, and the invisible infrastructure that powers billions in DeFi volume. They explore:– Why AMMs leak value and how orderbooks are making a comeback– The role of solvers, searc…

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Reinventing DeFi with AI: Victor Lee’s Bold Vision Behind MAIGA 1:06:46

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In this episode, we talk with Victor Lee, co-founder and CEO of MAIGA, about his journey from a fintech and banking background into the world of crypto and Web3 since 2018. He shares valuable insights from building machine learning startups, navigating DeFi cycles, and emphasizes the importance of creating monetization models that go beyond hype in…

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Inside the Future of MEV on Solana: With Catscope’s Joel & Naomi 54:49

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In this 69th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Joel de Jesus & Naomi Honda to uncover the hidden world of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) on Solana. MEV is generating hundreds of millions in fees monthly—yet remains elusive and inaccessible to most traders and validators. That’s where Catscope comes in. Naomi and Joel…

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EP 41 — Inside Dune with Mats Olsen 43:18

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Most discussions about crypto UX revolve around decentralisation and ease of use. Mats Olson, co-founder and CTO of Dune, dives deeper into the overlooked importance of real-time data infrastructure. Mats explains why blockchains, built as write-optimised databases, make data retrieval challenging and how Dune is solving this critical problem. We e…

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Reclaiming Feminine Power, Raising Standards in Dating, and Radical Self-Love 59:40

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What if everything you were taught to be — polite, perfect, and pleasing — is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of Bad Bitch Empire, Lisa Carmen Wang shares how she broke free from good girl brainwashing and used her pain, power, and truth to build an empire, attract a secure, healthy relationship, and step fully into her divine femi…

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🔥The Billion-Dollar Bet on Blockchain Infrastructure with Rennick Palley| Ep. #92 1:02:13

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In this episode, we sit down with Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratos, one of the most forward-thinking venture firms backing the next generation of blockchain infrastructure.💼 With a unique background in macroeconomics and deep roots in capital markets, Rennick shares how he’s identifying the real long-term winners in crypto — beyond the h…

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Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential: Rootstock, EVM, and DeFi with Sebastian Guaqueta 1:10:59

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In Episode 68 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive into the Bitcoin ecosystem with Sebastian Guaqueta, software engineer at Rootstock. Sebastian’s story is inspiring—from mechanical engineer in Colombia to game dev, to Web3 hacker, and now helping bring DeFi to Bitcoin through Rootstock. We explore how Rootstock brings smart contract funct…

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📊 Institutional money watches their data before it moves with Joshua Frank | Ep. #91 1:00:58

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🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Frank, the visionary Founder & CEO of The Tie — the leading provider of alternative data and analytics powering the institutional side of crypto.🔍 With clients ranging from hedge funds and trading desks to top exchanges, The Tie delivers real-time insights into crypto sentiment, market-moving news, and on…

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How Supra is Building the Most Versatile Blockchain feat. Jon Jones 1:10:24

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In the 67th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Jon Jones, co-founder and CBO of Supra, shares his fascinating and unconventional journey, starting from his upbringing in upstate New York to a transformative two-year experience in Cameroon, Africa. He recounts how this unique period shaped his perspective and ultimately led him to the d…

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Building the World's Most Private Messaging App: Session's Decentralized Journey with Kee Jefferys 1:16:56

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In the 66th episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, host Lam Trinh is joined by Kee Jefferys, the technical co-founder of Session. Kee shares his journey from university dropout to building a decentralized, censorship-resistant messaging network with over 2,200 global nodes and 1.2M+ monthly users. We dive deep into onion routing, proof-of-…

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EP 40 — Exploring DeFi, AI Agents, and the Future of On-Chain Forecasting with James Ross 44:14

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Forecasting and prediction tools are missing links in DeFi and Mode Network is trying to fill that gap. In this episode, James Ross (co-founder of Mode and Synthdata) talks about building smarter forecasting systems for DeFi. We dig into how Mode is using BitTensor’s decentralised AI network to power real-time risk analysis, how agents could drive …

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💸DeFi Lending & Borrowing revolution with with Joe Flanigan | Ep. #90 1:03:21

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Join me as I sit down with Joe Flanigan - Co-Founder at Maple Finance and Syrup Pool. The discussion covers Maple Finance's innovative approach using institutional debt issuance and enhance transparency in financial markets. Joe explains the process of originating and tokenizing debt onchain, providing insights into the borrowers and the underwriti…

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Ep 39 — Aggregating the Trillion Dollar Stablecoin Market with Ryne and Jay 47:30

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Stablecoins are crypto’s biggest product-market fit—$230B and growing. But the pipes that move them? Broken. In this episode, Saurabh speaks with Jay Kurahashi-Sofue (CMO) and Ryne Sachs (CEO) of Eco, who are building something surprisingly rare in crypto: infrastructure that actually works. Not another stablecoin—but a liquidity layer that coordin…

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How Modastera is Using AI to Fix Healthcare (ft. Joshua Owoyemi) 1:24:23

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In episode 65 of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we sit down with Joshua Owoyemi, PhD and co-founder of Modastera, to explore how AI is being used to improve medical diagnostics, reduce healthcare costs, and empower doctors.From his early beginnings in Nigeria and a PhD in Japan to building Modastera, Joshua’s story is packed with hustle, vision…

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EP 38 — How to Fix DeFi with Andre Cronje 46:16

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From regulatory battles that forced him out of DeFi, to the conviction that drew him back, Andre opens up about the unseen cost of innovation in a space that now rewards safety over experimentation. This isn’t a retrospective of Yearn or a breakdown of his past projects. It’s a look at why composability collapsed, how decentralisation became a UX b…

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🏦The story of the oldest bank in the cryptocurrency industry | Ep. #89 1:05:10

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Join me as I sit down with Seamus Rocca, visionary CEO of Xapo Bank, a trailblazer at the intersection of Bitcoin and traditional finance. We unpack Xapo’s transformation into a fully licensed bank, how it safeguards your crypto, the regulatory balancing act, and the future of digital assets. Plus, Wences shares his thoughts on yield, DeFi, CBDCs—a…

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Markets, Manipulation & the Myth of Decentralisation with Jose Sanchez 30:03

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Recorded just before the market was hit by tariff chaos, this episode captures a rare quiet moment—and uses it to unpack the deeper mechanics of how crypto actually works. From the Hyperliquid–JELLY saga to the evolving reality of intents, solvers, and Ethereum’s fragmentation, Jose brings sharp, grounded perspective without the fluff. This isn’t a…

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Web3 innovation with Sophon - the future of consumer crypto feat. Sebastien 41:36

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In Episode 64 of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, host Lam chats with Sebastien, the co-founder and CEO of Sophon, a consumer-oriented blockchain shaking up the Web3 space. Sebastien shares his fascinating journey—from studying history and philosophy to working in finance and eventually diving deep into crypto during the 2018-2019 boom. He walk…

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EP 37 — Building Useful AI on Crypto Rails with Ejaaz 1:03:31

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In this episode, Ejaaz joins Saurabh to explore what it really takes to build usable, decentralized AI tools on crypto rails. We break down the AI x Crypto stack from first principles: – Why fragmented compute networks haven’t worked (and what might change that) – How AI agents are reshaping crypto UX – Why open-sourcing everything could backfire i…

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Building the Future of Web3 Gaming feat. Marco van den Heuvel from Beam Labs 1:12:21

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In the 63rd episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Marco van den Heuvel, co-founder of Beam Labs, to discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming. Marco shares his fascinating journey—from discovering Bitcoin during college to co-founding Beam Labs—and highlights the incredible innovations driving the future of gaming a…

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EP 36 — Beyond Four-Year Market Cycles with Will Clemente 1:02:59

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We break down why the familiar crypto playbook no longer applies. We explore the death of predictable Bitcoin cycles, how macroeconomic shifts under Trump's administration are reshaping markets, and why stablecoins like USDC could soon dominate finance. Will shares his disciplined strategy—separating long-term conviction from short-term trades—and …

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👛 Web3’s Wallet Queen: Eowyn Chen Spills Secrets on Trust Wallet’s Rise! | Ep. #88 54:27

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Join me as I sit down with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet, a powerhouse in the crypto wallet space. We dive into her journey from Binance to leading Trust Wallet, the Binance acquisition story, wallet security, new features, and her take on life’s big questions. Follow Eowyn Chen: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eowyn-chen/ 🔗Twitter/X: htt…

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🔥 Exploring Web3 and DeFi: A Deep Dive with Leeor Groen of Spartan Group | Ep. #87 1:05:43

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Join me as I sit down with Leeor Groen, Managing Director at Spartan Group, a leading Web3 and DeFi venture capital firm. We dive into his journey from consulting to crypto, the evolution of DeFi, tokenomics, AI in blockchain, and his vision for financial freedom. 🚀🔗 Follow Leeor Groen:🌐 Spartan Group: https://spartangroup.io📢 Twitter/X: https://x.…

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EP 35 — AI Traders, Swarms, and Surviving the Bear Market with Shaw 1:15:15

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In a space where information is the ultimate edge, how do the best traders and builders stay ahead? Shaw from elizaOS returns to the podcast to break down the harsh realities of crypto trading, AI-driven investing, and building through market cycles. We explore: •The information edge in crypto: Why the best traders aren’t chart readers but those cl…

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Agora: Making Decentralized Web3 Governance a Reality feat. Charlie Feng, co-founder and CEO 1:06:23

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In the 62nd episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, Lam chats with Charlie Feng, co-founder of Agora.xyz, an end-to-end governance platform for leading Ethereum protocols like Optimism, Uniswap, and ENS. Charlie shares his journey from early coding projects and FinTech ventures to building a platform that helps internet-first businesses coord…

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🤔Bitcoin, Ethereum… Morpheus? David Johnston on the Next Big Thing! | Ep. #86 57:51

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Join me as I sit down with David Johnston, a crypto pioneer, Morpheus contributor, and early investor in decentralized tech. We discuss his journey from Bitcoin’s early days to shaping Ethereum, Web3, DeFi, and AI-driven smart agents. 🚀🔗 Follow David Johnston:🌐 Morpheus: https://mor.org📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/djohnstonec 🎧 Listen to the full int…

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Ep 34 — How to Bring Institutional DeFi Trading to Retail with Jai Prasad 50:58

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We discuss Jai's journey from leading blockchain integration at Coinbase to founding DefinitiveFi, and how the platform grew from $20-30M to nine-figure monthly volumes. Jai explains the key innovations needed for mainstream DeFi adoption - gas abstraction, chain abstraction, and account abstraction - and how advanced order types like TWAPs allow l…

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The Secret to Becoming HER: The Woman Who Has It All 24:12

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How do you become the woman who effortlessly attracts abundance, wealth, and aligned opportunities? Lisa shares how she manifested everything and the identity shift and embodiment, required to create magnetic success. Why your results are a reflection of the standards you hold for yourself How to embody wealth, power, and magnetism before the money…

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Web3, Machine Learning, and the Future of Collective Intelligence with Jean Herelle from Crunch Lab 1:24:08

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In this 61st episode, Jean Herelle, CEO of Crunch Lab, shares his journey into Web3 and machine learning. Jean discusses the challenges of applying machine learning to financial markets and how it led to the creation of Crunch, a machine learning DePIN with thousands of engineers and PhDs. Crunch enables companies to build better models at a lower …

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😇Paving the Bitcoin Frontier: Dennis Porter’s Fight for Freedom and Finance | Ep. #85 51:58

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Join me as I sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund and President of Satoshi Action Education, to explore his journey into Bitcoin, his groundbreaking work in pushing pro-Bitcoin legislation across the U.S., and how he’s shaping the future of digital assets and financial freedom.🔗 Follow Dennis PorterTwitter/X: https:/…

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Ep 33 — Scaling the Ethereum Civilisation with Brother Bing 50:05

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Ethereum scaling has been an uphill battle. We’ve built rollups, fragmented liquidity, and pushed execution limits—but have we really solved the problem? Instead of patching Ethereum’s existing framework, MegaETH has rewritten the Ethereum data structure from scratch, eliminating bottlenecks and achieving millisecond block times. The implications? …

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🎙️ Sagar Barvaliya: From Engineering to Web3 VC | Blockchain Founders Capital | Ep #84 1:19:48

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🚀 From Mechanical Engineer to Web3 Venture Capitalist! Join me as I sit down with Sagar Barvalia, General Partner at Blockchain Founders Capital, to discuss his incredible journey from India to Germany, his transition into the crypto VC world, and how he’s backing the next generation of Web3 startups.💡 In this episode, we cover:✅ Sagar’s journey fr…

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Zombie Train: A New Era of Gaming on Telegram feat. Sergey Kuzmin 58:34

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In this 60th episode of Colors of Web3 & Entrepreneurship, we dive deep into the journey of Sergey Kuzmin, co-founder of Zombie Train, a groundbreaking 3D game built within Telegram. Sergey shares his unique path from an engineer with a 3D printing business producing personalized light shades, to a Web3 entrepreneur navigating the world of NFTs, an…

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Ep 32 — Bitcoin Mining Economics with Nick Hansen 48:53

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Bitcoin mining is a delicate balance between mathematical certainty and real-world volatility. In this episode, Nick Hansen, CEO of Luxor, breaks down the evolution of mining—from hardware cycles to energy markets, hashrate futures, and Bitcoin’s shrinking block subsidy. We also discuss miners' role in stabilising power grids and the contentious de…