In this candid and inspiring episode, Jamie Redman, News Lead at Bitcoin.com, opens up about his unexpected path from libertarian ideals to Bitcoin advocacy — and how a tax refund, Ron Paul’s influence, and a deep passion for financial freedom sparked his journey into crypto.

From the early days of Bitcoin forums and online debates to covering some of the most defining moments in crypto history, Jamie shares behind-the-scenes insights into the rise of Bitcoin media, the Luna crash, and his unfiltered take on meme coins, Bitcoin culture, and decentralization.

A true Bitcoin OG and one of the longest-serving crypto journalists in the industry, Jamie reflects on what’s changed (and what hasn’t) since Bitcoin’s early days — and why freedom, transparency, and self-custody still lie at the heart of it all.

💡 In this episode:
• How libertarian ideals and Ron Paul inspired Jamie’s Bitcoin journey
• The story behind his first Bitcoin purchase — and early crypto culture
• Lessons from covering major crypto events like the Luna collapse
• The evolution of Bitcoin journalism and online discourse
• Why meme coins matter — and what they say about the crypto ethos
• Jamie’s vision for Bitcoin’s future and the decentralization movement

🎧 A raw, authentic conversation about freedom, financial sovereignty, and the evolution of Bitcoin — from one of the original storytellers of the space.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Guest: Jamie Redman – Bitcoin.com News – News Lead, early Bitcoin adopter, crypto historian, and libertarian advocate for financial independence.

Titus Kevalny, Vice President of Go-to-Market Strategy at Civic, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore the critical intersection of digital identity, privacy, and artificial intelligence in a world increasingly challenged by AI bots, Sybil attacks, and deep fakes.

In this conversation, Titus outlines Civic’s mission to create safer Web3 ecosystems through decentralized identity verification and privacy-preserving KYC solutions. He explains how Civic Pass, now with over 1 million verifications, enables apps, dApps, and protocols to verify users while maintaining anonymity — and introduces Civic Auth, a streamlined authentication method empowering developers to build trust into their systems effortlessly.

Titus also reflects on Civic’s evolution from Ethereum to Solana, the importance of multi-layered authentication in combating AI-driven fraud, and how decentralized identity tools can safeguard communities in an era of synthetic media and algorithmic manipulation.

💡 In this episode:
• How Civic protects apps from Sybil attacks and ensures KYC compliance
• The power of Civic Pass and Civic Auth in decentralized ecosystems
• Combating deep fakes, bots, and AI-driven identity fraud
• Civic’s transition from Ethereum to Solana and what it means for scalability
• The future of self-sovereign identity in Web3 and beyond

🎧 A must-listen discussion on how blockchain-based identity systems can restore trust and accountability in an era where AI blurs the boundaries between real and artificial.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Guest: Titus Kevalny – Civic – VP of Go-to-Market Strategy, leading initiatives in digital identity, authentication, and AI-era security.

Luke Barwikowski, Founder and CEO of Pixels, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share the incredible story behind @pixels_xyz — one of the most successful and most-played Web3 games today. From coding as a kid to leading a thriving play-to-earn ecosystem, Luke reveals how Pixels blends nostalgia, innovation, and blockchain to redefine Web3 gaming.

Inspired by classics like Stardew Valley and RuneScape, Pixels delivers an open-world, community-driven experience where players truly own their assets, earn through gameplay, and help shape the game’s evolving world. Luke discusses what it takes to build a sustainable play-to-earn economy, why AI and transparency are the foundation for lasting player trust, and how Web3 gaming can merge fun, finance, and fairness.

💡 In this episode:
• How Luke Barwikowski built one of the most popular Web3 games from the ground up
• The secrets behind Pixels’ massive daily active user base and revenue success
• Why sustainability, AI integration, and transparency are core to Web3 gaming
• How community engagement drives innovation in blockchain-based games
• The vision for long-term growth in play-to-earn and decentralized gaming

🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in Web3 gaming, player-owned economies, and the future of AI-powered blockchain worlds — featuring one of the space’s most visionary builders.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Luke Barwikowski – Pixels – Founder and Web3 gaming innovator, leading the creation of community-powered, AI-driven play-to-earn experiences in the blockchain gaming ecosystem.

Ayman Rida, CEO of Cash2Bitcoin, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin ATMs are accelerating crypto adoption across the United States — and why more merchants are integrating Bitcoin services into their businesses.

Founded in 2016, Cash2Bitcoin.com has grown into one of the largest and fastest-expanding Bitcoin ATM networks in the U.S., managing over 1,000 active locations nationwide. Ayman explains how Bitcoin’s mission of financial freedom and accessibility continues to inspire their work — bridging everyday consumers and local merchants to the growing crypto economy through secure, convenient, and user-friendly ATM solutions.

💡 In this episode:
• How Bitcoin ATMs are driving crypto adoption in local communities
• Why merchants should integrate Bitcoin ATMs to expand their business
• Ayman Rida’s vision for nationwide crypto accessibility and education
• The role of Bitcoin in reshaping retail payment systems and financial inclusion
• How Cash2Bitcoin is empowering people to easily buy and sell Bitcoin securely

🎧 A practical and insightful discussion on Bitcoin adoption, merchant integration, and how Cash2Bitcoin is helping build the bridge between physical retail and digital finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Cash2Bitcoin.com – One of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S., helping merchants and consumers securely buy, sell, and access Bitcoin nationwide.

Ilya Volkov, CEO and founder of YouHodler, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and hybrid finance (CeDeFi) are reshaping the global financial system by merging the trust of centralized services with the innovation of decentralized finance.

YouHodler is a leading CeDeFi platform offering users the ability to earn, borrow, and multiply Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies through a secure, user-friendly ecosystem. Ilya explains how Bitcoin’s principles of freedom and accessibility inspired YouHodler’s mission — to create a bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-powered financial tools that empower users to do more with their digital assets.

💡 In this episode:
• How YouHodler is pioneering the CeDeFi model for everyday crypto users
• Why Bitcoin remains central to both centralized and decentralized finance
• Ilya Volkov’s insights on building trust, transparency, and usability in crypto
• The future of hybrid financial systems combining blockchain and fintech
• How CeDeFi solutions can accelerate mainstream Bitcoin and crypto adoption

🎧 A forward-thinking conversation on Bitcoin’s evolving role in global finance, CeDeFi innovation, and how platforms like YouHodler are redefining access to digital wealth management.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: YouHodler – The CeDeFi platform connecting Bitcoin, blockchain, and traditional finance, empowering users to earn, borrow, and grow their crypto assets securely.

Boburjon Muydinov, Head of Business Development at Dvision Network, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin, blockchain, and NFTs are driving the explosive growth of the metaverse and digital real estate economy.

Dvision Network is a blockchain-powered metaverse platform enabling users to create, trade, and explore virtual worlds through NFTs and tokenized land ownership. Boburjon shares how Bitcoin’s decentralization model laid the foundation for new digital societies, where users truly own their assets, build communities, and invest in virtual economies that mirror — and expand — real-world value systems.

💡 In this episode:
• How Dvision Network is shaping the future of the blockchain metaverse
• The connection between Bitcoin’s open architecture and NFT-based economies
• Investing in digital real estate and tokenized land in the metaverse
• Boburjon Muydinov’s insights on virtual identity, ownership, and DeFi integration
• The growing convergence of Bitcoin, NFTs, and metaverse experiences

🎧 A visionary conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on metaverse innovation, NFT investment opportunities, and how blockchain technology is redefining ownership in digital worlds.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Dvision Network – A blockchain-based metaverse where users can create, own, and trade NFTs and digital real estate across immersive virtual worlds.

Spencer Tarring, founder and CEO of Gamesta, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are transforming the play-to-earn gaming economy, creating opportunities for players and investors around the world.

Gamesta is a smart contract–based gaming guild designed to connect crypto investors with underprivileged players globally, empowering them to earn through play-to-earn blockchain games. Spencer shares how Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos inspired Gamesta’s mission to create a fair, transparent ecosystem where gamers can access digital assets, share in rewards, and participate in the growing Web3 economy.

💡 In this episode:
• How Gamesta empowers global gamers through play-to-earn mechanics
• The influence of Bitcoin’s financial freedom principles on gaming guilds
• Spencer Tarring’s vision for decentralized digital work and play
• How blockchain connects investors with new economic opportunities
• The future of gaming, NFTs, and decentralized digital ownership

🎧 A dynamic conversation on Bitcoin’s impact on gaming, Web3 guild innovation, and how blockchain is reshaping access to income and opportunity for players worldwide.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Gamesta – The smart contract–based gaming guild bridging investors and players through blockchain-powered play-to-earn ecosystems.

Ken Li, Investment Director at Binance Labs, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to share insights on Bitcoin, Web3 innovation, and blockchain gaming, and how Binance is strategically investing in the next wave of crypto adoption.

At Binance Labs, Ken focuses on equity and token investments across Web3 social platforms, gaming ecosystems, and blockchain infrastructure projects. In this episode, he discusses how Bitcoin’s foundational decentralization continues to influence the evolution of Web3 communities, and why gaming and social interaction are key catalysts for mainstream crypto adoption.

💡 In this episode:
• How Binance Labs identifies the next major trends in Web3 and gaming
• The role of Bitcoin in shaping venture capital’s blockchain strategy
• Ken Li’s insights on the intersection of crypto, entertainment, and social media
• How decentralized gaming economies drive crypto adoption
• The future of Web3 investment, NFTs, and blockchain infrastructure growth

🎧 A strategic conversation on Bitcoin’s impact on venture investment, Web3 ecosystems, and how Binance Labs is backing the innovators defining the future of the decentralized internet.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Binance Labs – The venture capital arm of Binance, investing in Web3, gaming, DeFi, and blockchain innovation worldwide.

Ohad Asor and Prof. Enrico Franconi, the visionaries behind Tau-Chain, join Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles are evolving into a new frontier of AI-driven, logic-based blockchain technology.

Tau-Chain is a revolutionary user-controlled blockchain capable of understanding and implementing community consensus in real time. Designed to enable intelligent collaboration among billions of people, Tau-Chain continuously updates and evolves itself based on collective input, marking a breakthrough in decentralized governance and machine reasoning. Ohad and Enrico explain how Bitcoin’s consensus model inspired a blockchain capable of true autonomy, adaptability, and human-AI synergy.

💡 In this episode:
• How Tau-Chain enables real-time, logic-based consensus on the blockchain
• The connection between Bitcoin’s governance model and adaptive decentralization
• Insights from Ohad Asor and Prof. Enrico Franconi on AI-integrated blockchain design
• How Tau-Chain revolutionizes communication, decision-making, and scalability
• The future of intelligent, self-evolving decentralized systems

🎧 A fascinating deep dive into Bitcoin-inspired blockchain intelligence, AI logic frameworks, and how Tau-Chain could redefine governance, communication, and collaboration in the decentralized web.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Project: Tau-Chain – Building the world’s first self-updating, user-controlled blockchain, merging AI logic, decentralization, and real-time consensus for the Web3 future.

Ben Morris, Director of Business Development at Nervos Network, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin and multi-layer blockchain architecture are shaping the next generation of decentralized applications (dApps) and scalable Web3 ecosystems.

Nervos Network is an open blockchain platform designed for developers to build decentralized, autonomous, and universally accessible applications. By combining Layer 1 + Layer 2 interoperability, Nervos enables dApp developers to build once and deploy everywhere, bridging the gap between Bitcoin’s proven security model and the flexibility of next-gen blockchain frameworks.

💡 In this episode:
• How Nervos combines Bitcoin’s principles with advanced blockchain design
• The importance of Layer 1 and Layer 2 scalability for global dApp adoption
• Ben Morris on interoperability, user accessibility, and blockchain usability
• How Nervos empowers developers to reach users across multiple ecosystems
• The future of decentralized finance, open infrastructure, and Web3 innovation

🎧 A technical yet accessible conversation on Bitcoin’s role in multi-layer blockchain architecture, dApp scalability, and how Nervos Network is building the infrastructure for a more connected decentralized world.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Nervos Network – An open blockchain platform enabling scalable Layer 1 + Layer 2 solutions for universal decentralized applications.

Dan Khomenko, co-founder and CEO of SIDUS HEROES, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are transforming the gaming world through NFTs, Play-to-Earn mechanics, and metaverse innovation.

SIDUS HEROES is the first-ever WEBGL, AAA-level, Play-to-Earn, NFT-based MMORPG, set in a futuristic space metaverse where technology and biology have merged. Players choose from multiple blockchain-inspired races, each representing the strengths and culture of a major crypto network. Dan shares how Bitcoin’s decentralized philosophy influences SIDUS HEROES’ mission to empower players with true digital ownership and economic participation through in-game NFTs and DeFi elements.

💡 In this episode:
• How SIDUS HEROES merges gaming, NFTs, and metaverse technology
• The influence of Bitcoin and blockchain on player-owned economies
• Dan Khomenko’s vision for the future of Play-to-Earn and digital identity
• How blockchain gaming is redefining entertainment and value creation
• The rise of decentralized metaverses and crypto-native virtual worlds

🎧 A thrilling conversation exploring Bitcoin’s impact on Web3 gaming, NFT-powered economies, and how SIDUS HEROES is shaping the next evolution of the blockchain metaverse.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: SIDUS HEROES – The AAA-level Play-to-Earn NFT metaverse redefining gaming through blockchain innovation and true digital ownership.

Li Rongbin, founding partner of SevenX Ventures, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain innovation continue to drive the global Web3 investment landscape, fueling the next generation of DeFi, NFTs, and decentralized networks.

SevenX Ventures is a community and research-driven blockchain investment firm supporting founders who are shaping the open financial future. With a portfolio spanning over 100 pioneering projects — including DODO, Zerion, Acala, Litentry, Aurora, and YGG — SevenX focuses on identifying ecosystems that embody Bitcoin’s core values of transparency, decentralization, and freedom. Li shares insights into venture capital’s evolving role in empowering builders across DeFi, NFTs, AR, and Web3 sectors.

💡 In this episode:
• How SevenX Ventures supports Bitcoin- and blockchain-based innovation
• The evolution of Web3 investing across DeFi, NFTs, and decentralized apps
• Li Rongbin’s perspective on global blockchain adoption and venture trends
• The connection between Bitcoin’s open finance vision and Web3 infrastructure
• Insights on nurturing the next wave of crypto founders and ecosystems

🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s impact on venture capital, decentralized innovation, and how blockchain entrepreneurs are building the foundation for the Web3 economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: SevenX Ventures – Investing in DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 startups shaping the decentralized future of global finance and digital economies.

Hadil Es-Sbai, CEO, and Raymond van der Waal, Head of Marketing at Triall.io, join Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are powering a new era of trust, transparency, and efficiency in medical research and clinical trials.

Triall.io is pioneering Web3 solutions for clinical research, creating a blockchain-integrated ecosystem that ensures tamper-resistant data integrity, secure collaboration, and interoperability across the global healthcare industry. By combining Bitcoin’s principles of immutability with real-world applications, Triall is transforming how vaccines and therapeutics are developed, tracked, and verified.

💡 In this episode:
• How Triall brings Web3 and blockchain innovation to clinical trials
• The influence of Bitcoin’s trustless architecture on healthcare data security
• How blockchain ensures transparency and tamper-proof research records
• Insights from Hadil Es-Sbai and Raymond van der Waal on bridging blockchain and biotech
• The future of decentralized data systems in healthcare and medical innovation

🎧 A fascinating discussion connecting Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos with real-world healthcare innovation, showcasing how blockchain is revolutionizing clinical research and data integrity in the medical world.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Triall.io – Bringing Web3 technology to medical research, ensuring data security, interoperability, and trust throughout global clinical trial ecosystems.

Sergey Ryzhavin, Head of B2COPY at B2Broker, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how B2COPY is transforming copy trading through a cloud-based, customizable platform designed for brokers, traders, and investors across both crypto and traditional finance.

B2COPY combines copy trading, PAMM, and MAM functionalities into one powerful solution, allowing brokers to offer seamless investment management tools while giving traders and investors full control over performance visibility, branding, and fee structures. Sergey shares how B2Broker’s institutional-grade technology supports brokers with liquidity, multi-asset trading, and custom-built infrastructure, empowering clients to scale efficiently in today’s competitive fintech landscape.

With over 8 years of experience in product innovation and investment platform development, Sergey explains how cloud architecture, flexible UI, and white-label options make B2COPY one of the most robust copy trading solutions on the market — eliminating hosting headaches while enabling fast deployment for global brokerages.

💡 In this episode:
• What makes B2COPY’s cloud-based system different from other copy trading platforms
• How B2COPY merges PAMM, MAM, and copy trading in one unified interface
• Benefits for traders and investors — from performance replication to passive income
• How B2Broker provides liquidity, payments, and white-label platforms for brokers
• The role of client education and team support in successful copy trading ecosystems

🎧 A comprehensive look at how B2Broker is redefining fintech infrastructure, combining crypto innovation, forex liquidity, and cloud scalability for the future of investment management.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Guest: Sergey Ryzhavin – B2COPY – Head of B2COPY, leading the development of next-gen copy trading, PAMM, and MAM platforms within the B2Broker ecosystem.

Hadil Es-Sbai, CEO, and Raymond van der Waal, Head of Marketing at Triall.io, join Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are powering a new era of trust, transparency, and efficiency in medical research and clinical trials.

Triall.io is pioneering Web3 solutions for clinical research, creating a blockchain-integrated ecosystem that ensures tamper-resistant data integrity, secure collaboration, and interoperability across the global healthcare industry. By combining Bitcoin’s principles of immutability with real-world applications, Triall is transforming how vaccines and therapeutics are developed, tracked, and verified.

💡 In this episode:
• How Triall brings Web3 and blockchain innovation to clinical trials
• The influence of Bitcoin’s trustless architecture on healthcare data security
• How blockchain ensures transparency and tamper-proof research records
• Insights from Hadil Es-Sbai and Raymond van der Waal on bridging blockchain and biotech
• The future of decentralized data systems in healthcare and medical innovation

🎧 A fascinating discussion connecting Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos with real-world healthcare innovation, showcasing how blockchain is revolutionizing clinical research and data integrity in the medical world.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Triall.io – Bringing Web3 technology to medical research, ensuring data security, interoperability, and trust throughout global clinical trial ecosystems.

Alex (Kushti) Chepurnoy, co-founder and core developer of Ergo Platform, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s foundational principles continue to shape the future of smart contracts, DeFi, and blockchain efficiency.

Ergo Platform is a next-generation blockchain protocol designed to provide secure, efficient, and scalable solutions for decentralized finance (DeFi). Built by developers with roots in Bitcoin and early blockchain research, Ergo combines Bitcoin’s proven UTXO model with advanced smart contract functionality — enabling a new era of privacy, sustainability, and accessibility in blockchain applications.

💡 In this episode:
• How Ergo builds upon Bitcoin’s UTXO model to power advanced DeFi
• The balance between Bitcoin’s simplicity and smart contract flexibility
• Alex Chepurnoy’s insights on blockchain scalability and economic sustainability
• The evolution of decentralized finance and community-driven innovation
• Why Ergo’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s vision for open, permissionless finance

🎧 A deeply technical yet accessible discussion on Bitcoin-inspired blockchain design, smart contract innovation, and how Ergo is pioneering a more efficient and equitable decentralized future.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.
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Matt Larby, founder and CEO of Realm, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin, NFTs, and blockchain technology are powering the next evolution of the metaverse — a new frontier where creativity, ownership, and digital identity converge.

Realm is a metaverse platform that enables creators and players to design immersive virtual worlds, integrate NFTs, and build personalized experiences on the blockchain. Matt shares how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles inspired Realm’s mission to create an open, user-owned metaverse that empowers communities and redefines how people interact, trade, and express themselves online.

💡 In this episode:
• How Realm blends NFTs, gaming, and blockchain to build the metaverse
• The influence of Bitcoin’s open architecture on virtual world economies
• Matt Larby’s insights on digital ownership, creativity, and Web3 innovation
• The future of play-to-earn, metaverse interoperability, and decentralized identity
• How Bitcoin and blockchain are transforming the future of virtual social economies

🎧 A fascinating look into Bitcoin’s role in metaverse development, NFT adoption, and how decentralized virtual worlds are reshaping the internet as we know it.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.
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Jean Auditor, Head of Communications at Etherlite, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and next-generation blockchain technology are pushing the boundaries of scalability, speed, and real-world usability for decentralized applications.

Etherlite is a fast, low-cost, and energy-efficient blockchain network built for smart contracts and DeFi applications. Jean explains how Etherlite enhances transaction efficiency while maintaining decentralization — drawing inspiration from Bitcoin’s trustless architecture and Ethereum’s flexibility to create a seamless Web3 ecosystem for developers and enterprises.

💡 In this episode:
• How Etherlite improves blockchain scalability and transaction performance
• The influence of Bitcoin’s security and decentralization on Etherlite’s design
• Jean Auditor’s insights on DeFi, smart contracts, and network interoperability
• The role of fast, efficient blockchains in mass crypto adoption
• How Etherlite aims to connect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader Web3 economy

🎧 A forward-thinking discussion on Bitcoin’s impact on blockchain evolution, smart contract innovation, and the next generation of scalable decentralized networks.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other top digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Alex Mascioli, co-founder of Trade The Chain, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain data are transforming market analysis, trading strategies, and real-time crypto intelligence for investors worldwide.

Trade The Chain is a global crypto sentiment and analytics platform that leverages social data, news, and blockchain insights to help traders make smarter, faster decisions. Alex shares how Bitcoin’s transparent blockchain data inspired the creation of tools that bring clarity and accessibility to an increasingly complex digital asset market — empowering both institutional and retail investors.

💡 In this episode:
• How real-time sentiment data helps traders navigate Bitcoin and crypto markets
• The growing role of analytics and AI in decentralized finance
• Alex Mascioli’s insights on Bitcoin market cycles and investor psychology
• How blockchain transparency creates smarter, fairer trading ecosystems
• The future of predictive analytics and crypto intelligence in Web3 finance

🎧 A data-driven discussion on Bitcoin market sentiment, crypto analytics, and how blockchain-powered intelligence is shaping the next generation of trading.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of Stellar.org (the Stellar Development Foundation), joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are driving financial inclusion, cross-border payments, and the global shift toward open, decentralized systems.

Stellar is a blockchain-based payment network built to connect banks, payment systems, and individuals, enabling fast, low-cost transfers across the world. Denelle shares how Bitcoin’s pioneering innovation laid the groundwork for Stellar’s mission — using blockchain to make money more accessible, transparent, and equitable for everyone, especially the unbanked and underbanked.

💡 In this episode:
• How Stellar is transforming global payments with blockchain
• The connection between Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos and financial inclusion
• Denelle Dixon’s vision for bridging traditional and digital economies
• The future of cross-border crypto payments and interoperability
• Why blockchain transparency is essential for global economic growth

🎧 A powerful conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on blockchain finance, Stellar’s real-world impact, and the technologies shaping the next era of open, borderless money.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Joe Jewson, co-founder of BitcoinVend, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are transforming global payments, peer-to-peer transactions, and the digital commerce ecosystem.

BitcoinVend is an all-in-one crypto payment and marketplace app that enables users to buy, sell, and trade goods and services using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Joe shares how BitcoinVend’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s original vision — empowering individuals to transact freely, securely, and globally without intermediaries.

💡 In this episode:
• How BitcoinVend is simplifying Bitcoin payments for everyday users
• The future of peer-to-peer commerce powered by blockchain
• Joe Jewson’s insights on crypto adoption and financial inclusion
• How Bitcoin drives innovation in global trade and micro-economies
• The intersection of fintech, crypto payments, and decentralized marketplaces

🎧 A practical and forward-thinking discussion on Bitcoin payments, blockchain commerce, and how technology is reshaping digital peer-to-peer economies worldwide.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Michael Rosmer, co-founder of DEFIYIELD, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s trustless foundations are inspiring a new era of DeFi security, transparency, and investor protection.

DEFIYIELD is a revolutionary platform that combines advanced analytics, multi-chain portfolio management, and the world’s first DeFi audit database — featuring over 1,100 project audits. Michael shares how DEFIYIELD is making decentralized finance safer and more accessible by empowering users to track, audit, and manage all their DeFi assets from one unified, cross-chain dashboard.

💡 In this episode:
• How DEFIYIELD enhances safety and transparency across DeFi ecosystems
• The connection between Bitcoin’s security principles and DeFi auditing
• How the world’s largest audit database protects investors from risk
• Michael Rosmer’s vision for bridging usability, security, and decentralization
• The future of cross-chain dashboards and multi-network DeFi management

🎧 A must-listen episode on Bitcoin-inspired transparency, DeFi innovation, and how platforms like DEFIYIELD are redefining safety in the decentralized financial landscape.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: DEFIYIELD – The leading platform for DeFi security, auditing, and portfolio management, featuring the world’s first DeFi audit database and a powerful cross-chain dashboard for seamless user control.

Alex Shipp, Head of Business Development at Offshift, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin’s ethos of privacy and decentralization is evolving through PriFi — Private Decentralized Finance.

Offshift is pioneering a new frontier in blockchain with PriFi, the world’s first platform for fully private, on-chain financial applications. Through Offshift’s unique XFT token, users can seamlessly shift between private synthetic assets and the open crypto economy — all without slippage, excessive collateral, or liquidation risk. Alex shares how Bitcoin’s foundational values of sovereignty and anonymity continue to shape the movement toward privacy-preserving DeFi systems.

💡 In this episode:
• How Offshift enables private, on-chain financial transactions
• Why privacy is the next evolution of Bitcoin and decentralized finance
• The mechanics behind XFT and zero-slippage synthetic asset creation
• Alex Shipp’s vision for a transparent yet private blockchain ecosystem
• How PriFi complements Bitcoin’s mission of user sovereignty and freedom

🎧 A groundbreaking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on PriFi, privacy innovation in blockchain, and the technologies driving the next wave of secure, decentralized finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Offshift – Pioneering PriFi (Private Decentralized Finance) with a fully private, on-chain platform for synthetic assets and secure financial applications powered by the XFT token.

Jaskanwar Singh, co-founder and CEO of UnoRe, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) are transforming the global insurance industry through transparency, tokenization, and blockchain-powered innovation.

UnoRe is the world’s first decentralized reinsurance platform, empowering users to invest in and trade risk while ensuring security and efficiency across DeFi protocols. Jaskanwar shares how UnoRe’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s principles of decentralization and financial sovereignty, creating a trustless, permissionless model for the insurance markets of the future.

💡 In this episode:
• How UnoRe leverages blockchain to reinvent traditional reinsurance
• Why Bitcoin’s decentralization model inspires DeFi risk management
• The role of transparency and smart contracts in decentralized insurance
• Jaskanwar Singh’s vision for scalable and inclusive financial protection
• The evolution of DeFi security, liquidity, and real-world use cases

🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on decentralized insurance, DeFi innovation, and the future of blockchain-based risk management.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom and Co-Founder of BitMEX, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his unfiltered perspective on why the crypto market is still in a bull cycle — and what that means for Bitcoin, altcoins, and the next wave of blockchain innovation.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Arthur reflects on his journey through the crypto markets, from launching BitMEX and its iconic Troll Box community, to shaping one of the most influential derivatives exchanges in Bitcoin’s history. He offers sharp insights into macro trends, investment psychology, and the structural evolution of crypto projects, explaining how institutional capital and global liquidity continue to fuel the long-term bull narrative.

Arthur also talks about his writing process, the role of crypto conferences in fostering innovation, and how Maelstrom is positioned to identify the most promising opportunities in the decentralized economy.

💡 In this episode:
• Why Arthur Hayes believes we’re still in a crypto bull cycle
• Lessons from building BitMEX and the rise of the Troll Box
• How macro forces and liquidity drive Bitcoin price cycles
• The changing face of crypto investing and token innovation
• Arthur’s take on conferences, community, and thought leadership in Web3

🎧 A must-listen episode featuring one of crypto’s most influential thinkers — Arthur Hayes — as he breaks down Bitcoin market dynamics, investor psychology, and where the next crypto boom may come from.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Guest: Arthur Hayes – Maelstrom – CIO and crypto pioneer, sharing insights on Bitcoin cycles, market strategy, and the future of digital asset investing.

Azeem Ahmed, co-founder of Armor.Fi, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s security principles are inspiring innovation in DeFi protection, insurance, and smart contract coverage.

Armor.Fi is a decentralized insurance protocol that safeguards users against vulnerabilities in DeFi applications by providing automated, flexible coverage for smart contracts. Azeem explains how Armor.Fi combines the best of Bitcoin’s trustless infrastructure with cutting-edge blockchain risk management — building confidence and stability in a fast-evolving decentralized ecosystem.

💡 In this episode:
• How Armor.Fi protects users and liquidity providers in the DeFi ecosystem
• The link between Bitcoin’s security model and decentralized insurance
• How smart contract coverage strengthens blockchain adoption
• Azeem Ahmed’s perspective on scaling safety in decentralized finance
• The importance of transparency, automation, and risk mitigation in Web3

🎧 A timely discussion on Bitcoin’s role in shaping secure DeFi ecosystems, blockchain-based protection mechanisms, and the innovations driving the next generation of financial safety.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Casper Labs – Developers of Casper, an open-source blockchain optimized for enterprise and developer adoption, delivering scalability, security, and real-world usability for Web3 innovation.

Charles Robinson, Chief Business Development Officer of Jigstack, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) are paving the way for fully autonomous, community-driven ecosystems.

Jigstack is a DAO-governed DeFi protocol that standardizes and simplifies decentralized financial products — from token launches and liquidity pools to automated yield solutions. Charles shares how Jigstack’s mission is rooted in Bitcoin’s principles of decentralization, transparency, and user empowerment, building a future where financial control belongs entirely to the community.

💡 In this episode:
• How Jigstack automates DeFi operations through DAO governance
• The connection between Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos and DeFi innovation
• How community ownership is transforming financial ecosystems
• Charles Robinson’s vision for scaling transparent, user-first DeFi tools
• The role of interoperability and smart contracts in shaping Web3 finance

🎧 A must-listen conversation exploring Bitcoin’s influence on decentralized finance, DAO automation, and the technologies driving the next wave of blockchain innovation.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Danish Chaudhry, CEO of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, returns for Thoughts of the Week #7 with Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews — delivering expert analysis on the latest Bitcoin market movements, crypto adoption trends, and the evolving landscape of digital asset trading.

In this episode, Danish dives into key factors influencing Bitcoin’s price action, emerging opportunities in DeFi and Web3, and how exchanges like Bitcoin.com Exchange continue to make cryptocurrency trading accessible, transparent, and global. His commentary provides both traders and long-term investors with a grounded perspective on navigating today’s volatile yet opportunity-rich crypto markets.

💡 In this episode:
• Weekly insights into Bitcoin’s market performance and investor sentiment
• Danish Chaudhry’s thoughts on crypto regulation and institutional growth
• How blockchain technology continues to reshape financial ecosystems
• The expanding role of Bitcoin.com Exchange in global crypto accessibility
• Key takeaways for traders and investors in a maturing crypto economy

🎧 A concise yet impactful breakdown of Bitcoin market dynamics, global adoption trends, and the innovation driving the next phase of blockchain finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Nitin Agarwal, founder of B21.io, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain innovation are making it easier than ever to invest, earn, and spend cryptocurrencies globally.

B21.io is a user-friendly crypto wealth management platform that allows users to seamlessly invest in, earn from, and spend Bitcoin and digital assets through an all-in-one mobile app. Now active in over 82 countries, B21 also offers crypto-linked credit cards, empowering users to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain economy. Nitin shares how B21’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s ethos of financial freedom, providing secure and accessible tools for the next billion crypto users.

💡 In this episode:
• How B21.io simplifies Bitcoin and crypto investing for global users
• The power of crypto-linked cards in driving mass adoption
• Nitin Agarwal’s vision for democratizing digital asset management
• How Bitcoin’s decentralization inspires fintech innovation
• The future of seamless crypto payments and financial inclusion

🎧 A practical and forward-looking conversation on Bitcoin accessibility, crypto investing, and how B21.io is building the bridge between digital assets and everyday financial life.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: B21.io – A global platform to invest, earn, and spend Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, featuring a secure mobile app and crypto-linked payment cards.

Greg Rogowski, founder of Mining City, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and crypto mining continue to shape the foundation of the global blockchain economy.

Mining City is a leading cryptocurrency mining platform that provides users with reliable, secure, and scalable access to mining infrastructure. With a focus on Bitcoin mining, innovation, and transparency, the platform helps individuals participate in the digital asset revolution through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service. Greg shares insights into how Bitcoin’s proof-of-work model underpins trust in the blockchain and why mining remains essential for decentralization and network security.

💡 In this episode:
• How Mining City empowers users to participate in Bitcoin mining
• The evolution of crypto mining and its role in blockchain security
• Greg Rogowski’s thoughts on sustainability and mining efficiency
• Why Bitcoin’s mining ecosystem is vital to global decentralization
• The future of digital asset infrastructure and mining innovation

🎧 A deep dive into Bitcoin’s mining economy, blockchain infrastructure, and how platforms like Mining City are democratizing access to the backbone of decentralized finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Mining City – A trusted platform for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining, offering secure infrastructure, innovative solutions, and world-class expertise.

Maxwell Gross, Chief Operating Officer of SuperBid.io, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain innovation are reshaping the creator economy through NFTs, social auctions, and digital ownership.

SuperBid.io is a social-auction platform powered by blockchain, enabling fans to bid on exclusive experiences, digital collectibles, and NFT-based moments from their favorite creators. Maxwell shares how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles inspired SuperBid’s mission to empower creators, increase transparency, and redefine how value flows between influencers and their audiences in the Web3 era.

💡 In this episode:
• How SuperBid.io combines NFTs, social media, and blockchain innovation
• The role of Bitcoin and crypto in empowering creators and fans
• How blockchain-based auctions bring authenticity and transparency to digital assets
• Maxwell Gross on the intersection of technology, entertainment, and tokenization
• The future of creator-driven economies in the age of Bitcoin and Web3

🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on NFTs, blockchain auctions, and how technology is redefining engagement and ownership in the digital creator economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Artur Pszczółkowski, CMO and co-founder of GamerHash, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are transforming the gaming economy by turning unused computing power into real crypto rewards.

GamerHash is a blockchain-powered gaming platform that enables users to earn Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies by sharing their computing resources while playing games or performing daily digital tasks. Artur explains how GamerHash combines Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos with Web3 incentives, allowing gamers to participate in the crypto economy effortlessly — without needing technical expertise or mining setups.

💡 In this episode:
• How GamerHash rewards players with Bitcoin through decentralized computing
• The rise of play-to-earn and crypto-powered gaming ecosystems
• Artur Pszczółkowski’s vision for bridging gaming and blockchain innovation
• Why Bitcoin remains central to the Web3 rewards and gaming economy
• The future of gamer empowerment through blockchain monetization

🎧 A forward-thinking conversation about Bitcoin, gaming innovation, and how blockchain is redefining digital participation, ownership, and economic opportunity for gamers worldwide.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Kieran Warwick, founder of Illuvium, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are revolutionizing gaming, ownership, and digital economies through Web3 innovation.

Illuvium is a pioneering AAA blockchain game combining open-world exploration, NFT-based ownership, and play-to-earn mechanics powered by Ethereum. Kieran shares how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles influenced his approach to building sustainable, player-driven economies — where gamers earn real value for their time, skill, and engagement.

💡 In this episode:
• How Illuvium is redefining gaming through blockchain and NFTs
• Why Bitcoin’s philosophy inspires open, fair digital economies
• The rise of play-to-earn and Web3 gaming ecosystems
• Kieran Warwick’s insights on building immersive crypto-native worlds
• How blockchain empowers players with digital asset ownership and autonomy

🎧 A visionary discussion on Bitcoin’s impact on gaming, NFT innovation, and the future of Web3 entertainment economies driven by decentralization and real-world value.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Sergei Shashev, founder of Broxus, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) are reshaping global trade, e-commerce, and blockchain infrastructure.

Broxus is a multi-level turnkey platform developer for crypto exchanges, trading platforms, and e-commerce solutions. As an early member of the Free TON blockchain and a founding member of the Free TON DeFi Alliance, Broxus is at the forefront of building open, decentralized financial systems that promote transparency, interoperability, and financial inclusion. Sergei shares insights into how Bitcoin’s decentralized architecture continues to inspire DeFi innovation and the broader movement for a free, borderless internet economy.

💡 In this episode:
• How Broxus develops infrastructure for exchanges and DeFi platforms
• The influence of Bitcoin’s model on Free TON and blockchain governance
• Building open-source financial tools for the decentralized web
• Sergei Shashev’s vision for cross-chain interoperability and user freedom
• How DeFi is enabling a new generation of borderless commerce

🎧 A compelling discussion on Bitcoin’s impact on decentralized finance, Free TON blockchain development, and how innovators like Broxus are redefining the digital economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Broxus – Building crypto exchanges, e-commerce, and DeFi infrastructure for the next era of the blockchain economy.

Mark Berger, President of Occam.Fi, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are driving the evolution of DeFi on Cardano and shaping a more inclusive, decentralized financial future.

Occam.Fi is a leading DeFi ecosystem built to support projects launching on Cardano, offering solutions for decentralized funding, liquidity, and governance. Mark shares insights on how Bitcoin’s foundation of trustless value transfer continues to inspire new blockchain architectures and how Occam.Fi is working to expand accessibility, interoperability, and financial innovation across ecosystems.

💡 In this episode:
• How Occam.Fi brings DeFi to Cardano and beyond
• Why Bitcoin’s decentralization model continues to shape global finance
• The future of cross-chain liquidity and blockchain interoperability
• Mark Berger’s vision for sustainable DeFi ecosystems
• How blockchain empowers users through transparency and community governance

🎧 A high-impact conversation exploring Bitcoin’s influence on Cardano DeFi, blockchain interoperability, and the projects redefining the decentralized economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Pavel Nikienkov, Co-Founder of Zano, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore how Zano is pioneering truly private digital cash — combining privacy-preserving blockchain technology, hybrid consensus mechanisms, and confidential asset support to redefine what digital financial freedom means in the age of surveillance and data exposure.

Launched in 2019, Zano has evolved from a privacy coin into a full-fledged privacy platform for building and transacting with confidential tokens. Pavel shares how Zano’s hybrid Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus ensures both decentralization and scalability, while its confidential transactions and tokenization features empower users and developers to maintain full financial privacy and fungibility.

He also reveals Zano’s upcoming roadmap — including smart contract functionality, hybrid consensus updates, and how the project is creating the foundation for next-generation private DeFi applications on the blockchain.

💡 In this episode:
• How Zano enables privacy-preserving digital cash and tokenization
• The benefits of hybrid Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake consensus
• Confidential transactions and asset issuance on a privacy blockchain
• Zano’s roadmap for smart contracts and enhanced privacy layers
• Why privacy remains a cornerstone of digital sovereignty in crypto

🎧 A fascinating discussion on how Zano is leading the charge in privacy-first blockchain innovation, making truly private digital cash a practical reality for the Bitcoin and crypto economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Guest: Pavel Nikienkov – Zano – Blockchain privacy expert and co-founder, advancing confidential assets, hybrid consensus, and privacy tokenization in the digital economy.

Kazim Atilla, CEO and founder of IQONIQ, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are transforming sports, entertainment, and fan engagement across the globe.

IQONIQ is a pioneering platform that connects fans directly with their favorite teams, athletes, and celebrities using blockchain-based engagement tools and tokenized rewards. Kazim shares how the project’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s ethos of ownership and decentralization, giving fans real value, transparency, and participation in the experiences they love most.

💡 In this episode:
• How IQONIQ uses blockchain to revolutionize sports and fan interaction
• The impact of Bitcoin’s decentralized model on community engagement
• How digital assets create new opportunities for fans and creators
• Kazim Atilla’s vision for tokenizing fandom and global sports loyalty
• The future of entertainment, blockchain rewards, and digital communities

🎧 A forward-thinking conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on entertainment innovation, blockchain-powered engagement, and how technology is redefining fan loyalty worldwide.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other top digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Danish Chaudhry, CEO of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, joins Dustin Plantholt once again for Thoughts of the Week #6 on Bitcoin.com Interviews — offering expert commentary on the latest Bitcoin market trends, crypto adoption updates, and the evolving global blockchain economy.

With years of experience leading one of the world’s most accessible crypto exchanges, Danish shares fresh perspectives on Bitcoin’s market performance, exchange innovation, and the broader impact of decentralized finance (DeFi) and regulation on global markets. Whether you’re a trader, investor, or enthusiast, this episode delivers timely insights into the heartbeat of the crypto industry.

💡 In this episode:
• Bitcoin’s latest market movements and key technical signals
• Danish Chaudhry’s view on investor sentiment and trading psychology
• The state of global crypto adoption and regulation
• How Bitcoin.com Exchange continues to expand accessibility worldwide
• Broader reflections on Bitcoin’s role in the decentralized financial revolution

🎧 A timely and insightful discussion on Bitcoin trading trends, crypto market updates, and how blockchain innovation continues to reshape global finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Zen (Zhen Yu) Yong, co-founder and CEO of Torus, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and Web3 technology can become truly user-friendly through simplified login systems and decentralized identity solutions.

Torus is a Web3 identity and key management platform designed to make blockchain access as simple as using an email or social account — eliminating barriers to entry while maintaining security and ownership. Zen explains how Torus bridges the usability gap between Bitcoin’s decentralized foundation and mainstream adoption, empowering millions to access blockchain applications effortlessly.

💡 In this episode:
• How Torus simplifies blockchain access and Bitcoin onboarding
• The importance of decentralized identity in the Web3 ecosystem
• Zen Yong’s vision for making crypto accessible to everyday users
• How user experience and security drive global Bitcoin adoption
• The future of authentication and digital ownership in blockchain

🎧 A forward-thinking discussion about Bitcoin usability, Web3 identity, and the innovations making decentralized technology accessible to everyone.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Evan Kuo and Manny Rincon-Cruz, the visionary minds behind Ampleforth, join Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s monetary principles inspired the creation of algorithmic stable assets designed for the decentralized economy.

Ampleforth (AMPL) is a digital asset engineered to maintain purchasing power by automatically adjusting its supply — offering an alternative to traditional stablecoins while preserving Bitcoin’s ethos of decentralization and scarcity. Evan and Manny share how Ampleforth’s adaptive supply mechanism bridges the gap between fixed-supply assets like Bitcoin and elastic monetary systems built for DeFi and Web3.

💡 In this episode:
• How Ampleforth’s elastic supply model compares to Bitcoin’s fixed scarcity
• The evolution of decentralized money and its role in Web3 finance
• How algorithmic assets complement Bitcoin in the DeFi ecosystem
• Insights on price stability, supply elasticity, and long-term adoption
• The philosophy behind building transparent, censorship-resistant money

🎧 A fascinating conversation exploring Bitcoin’s influence on decentralized monetary design, DeFi innovation, and the future of algorithmic finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Ledger – Your trusted gateway to securely buying, storing, and managing Bitcoin and crypto assets.
Combine Ledger hardware wallets with Ledger Live for world-class security, full ownership, and ease of use.

Manohara K, founder and CEO of Unmarshal, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin, blockchain data, and Web3 infrastructure are transforming how developers, investors, and dApps access and interpret on-chain information.

Unmarshal is a multi-chain data indexing network that simplifies blockchain analytics by making decentralized data more accessible, structured, and actionable. Manohara shares how the platform supports networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot, empowering builders to create transparent, data-driven DeFi and Web3 applications.

💡 In this episode:
• How Unmarshal makes Bitcoin and blockchain data easy to access and use
• The importance of decentralized data infrastructure in Web3
• How analytics shape innovation in DeFi and crypto markets
• Manohara K’s vision for connecting multi-chain ecosystems through data
• Why Bitcoin remains the foundation of transparency and trust in blockchain

🎧 A deep look into Bitcoin’s role in blockchain analytics, decentralized data systems, and how Unmarshal is fueling the growth of Web3 and DeFi ecosystems.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Ian Rogers, CXO of Ledger | Bitcoin Security, Self-Custody & The Future of Digital Ownership | Bitcoin.com Interviews

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Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin, blockchain security, and self-custody are redefining what it means to truly own your digital assets.

Ledger has become one of the most trusted names in crypto security, providing hardware wallets and the Ledger Live app to help millions of users buy, store, and manage Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies safely. Ian shares insights from his journey leading global innovation in tech and music before joining Ledger — and how Bitcoin’s principles of sovereignty and trustlessness continue to influence product design and the user experience in the Web3 era.

💡 In this episode:
• How Ledger secures Bitcoin and digital assets through self-custody
• Why Bitcoin’s philosophy of ownership matters more than ever
• The intersection of design, user experience, and blockchain security
• Ian Rogers on building trust, transparency, and empowerment in crypto
• The evolution of digital identity, privacy, and decentralized infrastructure

🎧 A powerful discussion on Bitcoin security, crypto hardware innovation, and the importance of self-sovereignty in the digital economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Ledger – Your gateway to securely buying, storing, and managing Bitcoin and crypto assets.
Combine Ledger hardware wallets with Ledger Live for world-class security, ownership, and ease of use.

John Lombela, founder and CEO of Axalio, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the fintech landscape and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses worldwide.

Through Axalio, John focuses on developing blockchain-based solutions that bridge traditional finance with the digital economy — helping startups and enterprises embrace Bitcoin, DeFi, and tokenized ecosystems. He shares his insights on innovation, regulation, and financial inclusion, and how Africa and emerging markets are becoming key players in the next wave of blockchain adoption.

💡 In this episode:
• How Axalio helps build and scale blockchain startups
• The role of Bitcoin in advancing global fintech and financial access
• How tokenization is transforming modern business models
• John Lombela’s vision for decentralized innovation and digital banking
• The importance of blockchain education and infrastructure growth

🎧 A forward-looking conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on fintech, blockchain entrepreneurship, and the evolution of global financial technology.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Wallex Custody – Providing fiat and digital asset custody, OTC trading, property tokenization, and alternative banking solutions for businesses, brokers, and enterprises worldwide.

Danish Chaudhry, CEO of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, returns for another Thoughts of the Week episode with Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews, sharing the latest Bitcoin market insights, crypto trading trends, and global developments shaping the digital asset industry.

As one of the leading voices in crypto exchange innovation, Danish provides a macro perspective on Bitcoin’s performance, market sentiment, and blockchain adoption — offering practical takeaways for traders, investors, and enthusiasts navigating today’s fast-changing crypto landscape.

💡 In this episode:
• Key Bitcoin market updates and global crypto movements
• Danish Chaudhry’s thoughts on trading strategies and investor psychology
• How blockchain innovation continues to drive financial inclusion
• Insights into DeFi, stablecoins, and exchange ecosystem growth
• Weekly reflections on Bitcoin’s evolution and long-term potential

🎧 A must-listen for anyone seeking expert commentary on Bitcoin price action, crypto market structure, and the technologies shaping the future of finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Alexandra Kolossov, Chief Marketing Officer of Wallex Custody, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are revolutionizing the global financial system through secure digital asset custody and next-generation fintech solutions.

Wallex Custody provides fiat and cryptocurrency asset management, connecting traditional banking with the blockchain economy. Alexandra explains how Wallex is addressing institutional needs for compliance, transparency, and digital security, while enabling businesses and investors to safely manage Bitcoin and crypto assets at scale.

💡 In this episode:
• How Wallex Custody secures Bitcoin and digital assets for institutions
• Bridging traditional finance and blockchain innovation
• The importance of compliance, security, and trust in crypto custody
• How Bitcoin drives fintech transformation and cross-border access
• Alexandra Kolossov’s perspective on digital asset growth and adoption

🎧 A thought-provoking conversation on Bitcoin’s role in modern finance, secure custody solutions, and how blockchain bridges legacy systems with the decentralized future.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Steven Pu, Founder of Taraxa.io | Bitcoin, Blockchain Transparency & Tracking Real-World Transactions on the Ledger | Bitcoin.com Interviews

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Steven Pu, founder and CEO of Taraxa.io, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how blockchain and Bitcoin-inspired transparency can bring accountability to real-world business operations through decentralized technology.

Taraxa is a purpose-built, scalable public ledger designed to track and verify informal transactions — reducing confusion, disputes, and inefficiencies across industries. Steven explains how Taraxa’s blockchain infrastructure bridges the gap between Bitcoin’s trustless model and the complex realities of business data, creating a new paradigm for operational integrity and auditability.

💡 In this episode:
• How Taraxa uses blockchain to bring transparency to informal transactions
• The connection between Bitcoin’s immutability and enterprise accountability
• How decentralized ledgers reduce disputes and enhance business trust
• Steven Pu’s vision for integrating blockchain into real-world operations
• The role of scalability and efficiency in next-generation blockchain design

🎧 A forward-looking discussion about Bitcoin’s influence on blockchain transparency, enterprise innovation, and the rise of real-world decentralized applications.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Taraxa.io – A fast, scalable public ledger designed to track informal transactions, enhance trust, and minimize business disputes through blockchain technology.

Tausif Ahmed, Chief Business Development Officer at io.net, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how io.net is revolutionizing the AI and machine learning (ML) industries by decentralizing GPU computing power.

With over 325,000 verified GPUs, io.net is solving the global GPU supply crunch by creating a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) — enabling developers, startups, and enterprises to access scalable, cost-effective compute resources. Tausif explains how decentralized GPU marketplaces empower users to deploy AI workloads faster and more efficiently than ever, all while maintaining transparency and accessibility.

Drawing from his background at Kraken, Amazon, and Deloitte, and his MBA from Harvard Business School, Tausif shares insights on strategic partnerships, blockchain-based infrastructure, and how Web3 can democratize access to AI computing.

💡 In this episode:
• How io.net’s decentralized GPU network is solving AI compute shortages
• The rise of DePIN and its role in the future of blockchain infrastructure
• Tausif Ahmed’s experience at Kraken, Amazon, and Deloitte
• Why decentralization is essential for AI scalability and innovation
• How io.net is bridging blockchain, data, and artificial intelligence

🎧 A must-listen conversation on how decentralized computing is unlocking the next frontier of AI and crypto innovation, powered by io.net’s massive global GPU network.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Guest: Tausif Ahmed – io.net – Chief Business Development Officer, driving AI compute decentralization, DePIN growth, and strategic partnerships in the Web3 and blockchain AI ecosystem.

Danish Chaudhry, CEO of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, returns to Bitcoin.com Interviews with Dustin Plantholt to share updates on the platform’s expansion, the evolving Bitcoin trading landscape, and how global accessibility remains central to Bitcoin.com’s mission.

As one of the key figures shaping the exchange ecosystem, Danish discusses how Bitcoin and blockchain innovation are fueling mainstream adoption, driving liquidity, and empowering individuals to participate in the decentralized financial revolution. He also dives into the importance of security, transparency, and education in building trust within the crypto markets.

💡 In this episode:
• How Bitcoin.com Exchange continues to scale global crypto access
• Danish Chaudhry’s insights on Bitcoin market trends and adoption growth
• The evolving role of exchanges in the decentralized finance ecosystem
• Why Bitcoin remains the foundation of the digital asset economy
• Building trust, education, and inclusion through blockchain technology

🎧 A deep dive into Bitcoin market dynamics, crypto adoption, and how Bitcoin.com is simplifying access to the decentralized financial future.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Valeria Kholostenko, founder of the Polkadot DeFi Alliance, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin, Polkadot, and decentralized finance (DeFi) are shaping the next evolution of blockchain ecosystems.

The Polkadot DeFi Alliance is dedicated to uniting innovators, developers, and investors to advance cross-chain interoperability and accelerate DeFi adoption across the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot ecosystems. Valeria shares her vision for empowering users through decentralization, collaboration, and open-source development — key principles rooted in Bitcoin’s legacy of financial freedom.

💡 In this episode:
• How the Polkadot DeFi Alliance is driving multi-chain DeFi innovation
• The influence of Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos on modern blockchain networks
• The importance of interoperability in connecting Bitcoin, Polkadot, and Ethereum
• Valeria Kholostenko’s insights on DeFi growth, governance, and user empowerment
• The future of Web3 finance and global blockchain collaboration

🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in Bitcoin’s role in the multi-chain DeFi revolution and the emerging alliances that are transforming decentralized finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Danish Chaudhry, CEO of the Bitcoin.com Exchange, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss the growth of Bitcoin trading, the rise of digital asset markets, and how Bitcoin.com is helping make cryptocurrency accessible to users worldwide.

Under Danish’s leadership, the Bitcoin.com Exchange has become a trusted global hub for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, and Litecoin trading — combining institutional-grade security with an easy-to-use platform for all levels of traders. He shares insights into blockchain innovation, crypto regulation, and Bitcoin’s ongoing role as the foundation of the digital economy.

💡 In this episode:
• The mission behind Bitcoin.com Exchange and its global expansion
• Why Bitcoin remains the anchor of the crypto ecosystem
• Market insights from Danish Chaudhry on trading trends and adoption
• The importance of transparency, education, and accessibility in crypto
• How Bitcoin.com is bridging traditional finance and decentralized markets

🎧 A powerful conversation on Bitcoin’s evolution, crypto exchange innovation, and how blockchain is shaping the future of global financial inclusion.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and leading digital assets securely and globally.
🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com