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Blockchain is about to be new rails for everything, but traditional finance is still struggling to go fully on-chain. While tokenisation has become one of the most talked-about innovations in capital markets, much of today’s activity remains confined to permissioned environments, private chains, and heavy KYC barriers that limit the true potential of decentralised infrastructure.

This is where CRYMBO enters the conversation.

Eyal Daskal and team are building technology designed to unlock compliant, scalable, and truly interoperable tokenised finance without sacrificing the core advantages of blockchain. As institutions explore tokenisation of assets and Web3 adoption accelerates, infrastructure that connects TradFi requirements with decentralised systems has never been more critical.

On this show we discuss:

- Eyal’s journey into Web3

- The founding vision behind CRYMBO, the market need, and the core mission driving its technology roadmap

- The issue with TradFi tokenising assets on Blockchains today, and why no one is talking about the on-chain compliance issue

- Live demo of the CRYMBO solution and how their customers are using the solution today

- What more is needed in 2026 to see mainstream adoption of Blockchain, tokenisation and digital assets

2026 is the 'Year of Institutions' for Blockchain & Crypto. But who will lead the adoption, and more importantly who will 'win' in this new era?📃 Iggy has the perfect CV for this discussion: a former Wall Street MD, head of VC at Polygon Labs, and now CIO and tokenisation tech company Theo

In this show we'll discuss:

- Iggy's background and transition from TradFi to Web3 (and back)

- Tokenisation Tech 101

- Current trends and imperatives in Institutional Adoption

- What infrastructure is needed next, and who will the 'winners' be

- Predictions for tokenisation and Web3 adoption in 2026

You can't deny the influence and appeal of AI right now. What the Action Model team have built is something remarkable. And you'll want to learn more if you're into crypto, build blockchain apps, or are a traditional business...

AI is transforming the way we automate and conduct our daily (and business) activities. But we're still sharing our personal data or opinions in exchange for chatbot responses most of the time..

The Action Model has combined a way for users to earn rewards from training AI models based on their ACTIONS (how they use apps and websites), build workflows for their most-used activities (a la ClaudeBot) and can drive Bottom of the Funnel impact for businesses or apps looking for users

In this show we talk about:

- The difference between LLMs and Large Action Models

- How democratising AI works in practice

- Common use cases for the Action Model

- ActionFi: a better replacement for InfoFi

- How to get early access to the Action Model

What are the 'professionals' investing in this year, and how do you drive success from investments in Blockchain and Crypto startups?

These are important questions for VCs, for individuals, and for Web3 as an industry as we move deeper into the 'era of institutions'

Mitch brings significant experience investing in innovative technology companies and Blockchain ecosystems.

On this show, we discuss:

1. Mitch's Background & Web3 Journey

2. An Intro to Fifth Era & Blockchain Coinvestors

3. His Current Investment Thesis for 2026

4. What Makes a Successful Investment

5. What More is Needed For Wider Web3 Adoption

It's the first show of 2026, and we're kicking off with things we all care about. Staking rewards, institutional impact, and predictions for the year ahead. Andrew has been on both sides of the Web3 fence and brings deep insight to the table.

So 2025 wasn't the year many of us hoped for, but what can we expect in 2026? Andrew will help us break down the state of current institutional adoption of Blockchain and Crypto, where staking rewards and institutional-level staking can change the yield game in future, and some predictions for 2026.

On this show, we discuss:

1. Andrew’s journey from AML and JP Morgan into Web3

2. An Introduction to Twinstake

3. Current state of institutional interest in crypto, digital assets and staking

4. What more is needed for wider adoption of staking and digital asset investing

5. Top 3 predictions for 2026

Wallets are where the value is, where users transact, and where we can link intent and action. So why is everyone sleeping on Web3 wallets?

Following a 'charmed' panel performance at Zebu Live, Mo and I reconnect to take you through the opportunities and challenges of engaging customers through Web3 wallets, and what's possible for brand and chains today

In this show we cover:

- Mo's diverse history in Web2 and what brought him to Web3

- The current state of Web3 wallets and wallet UX

- How 'easy' it is to track and target Web3 wallet users

- Opportunities and implications for brands and marketeers

- Privacy considerations for on-chain data trails

Many complain about the state of usability and user experience (UX) in Web3, and how it's hindering widespread adoption. But Michael argues, we've already solved these issues TODAY...

Sequence has a fascinating history, from early days of Web3 Gaming to a modern, EVM-compatible, multi-chain dApp toolkit which is making life easier for builders and users alike. This is a story you need to hear.

In this show we cover:

- The fascinating Sequence origin story

- Current state of the Ethereum and EVM ecosystem

- What people mean by 'improving Web3 UX' (and how Sequence solves this)

- Interoperability (making cross ETH, L2 and non-ETH chain transactions easy and secure)

- What more is required for wider adoption of Web3 and decentralised apps

The institutions are coming! And they're currently driving the next wave of investment and growth in Web3.

But what are they looking for in 2025, and how has the go-to-market offering changed for VCs as the industry matures?

Mathias and CV VC have been one of the leading institutions driving forward Web3 adoption, first in Crypto Valley and today across the globe. From partnerships in the UAE, reach into LatAm and AsPac. The model today, as with Web3, is truly global.

But it's not just capital that the CV team bring to the table. The business model has evolved a LOT since 2018, as has the competition, as TradFi, Exchanges and even wealthy OGs look to muscle in on traditional VC turf.

On this show, Mathias will take us through: - The origins of CV VC and CV Labs - What's changed over the years in terms of thesis and offerings - What has the 2025 'Institutional Wave' brought from his viewpoint - What more is needed from VCs to support wider Web3 growth - A look forward to CV Summit in Zurich, Sept 23-24th

People with crypto are ready to pay. This is a call to action for businesses from the travel industry to real estate, from Forex to iGaming. There are 600 Million+ people holding cryptocurrency of some kind, and with EU crypto regulation MiCA comes fully into force, the Genius Bill and stable coin sentiment escalating in the USA; it’s only a matter of time before crypto payments become mainstream.
And the good news is, there’s already a solution for businesses: a ‘one button click’ style crypto payments feature today.
I’m joined by Max Krupyshev, leader of CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid - crypto payment gateway, which helps businesses plug into the global crypto economy: fast, secure, and friction-free. He believes that if you think crypto payments are still a thing of the future, you’re already behind, crypto users are no longer so niche.
In this show we cover:
- How many people with crypto are ready to pay and for what
- What paying with crypto looks like for merchants
- How IRL businesses really accept crypto - and why they do it
- Merchant use cases: what they ask, what they fear, what makes them stay
- How to address security, fraud, and fiat conversion
- Any question you may have about payments, crypto or CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid

Cosmos has contributed a LOT to the Web3 space, and is going through a significant revival. It's time to dig deeper into this OG Blockchain ecosystem that has contributed so much to interoperability and cross-chain apps.
If you're in Web3, you've probably heard of Cosmos. You've probably heard of Osmosis, and if you're vaguely technical you've probably heard of IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol). But that's not where the story ends.
The Cosmos ecosystem is smart, vibrant and determined. However, for many reasons (which we'll cover on this show) Cosmos hasn't received the recognition or escape velocity it perhaps deserves.
On this LinkedIn Live, we meet Crypto Cito, one of the strongest and longest-serving advocates for the Cosmos ecosystem, so who better to give us the story of what was and what will be...
In this show we cover:
- Cosmos 101 (The tech and why it matters)
- Cosmos 201 (The ecosystem and evolution of the community)
- Use cases, builders and apps you should know
- The roadmap - where next for Cosmos

Animoca Brands are one of the few groups in Web3 that have successfully moved and pivoted with the evolution of Web3. And we're going to learn what it takes to read and succeed in such a tumultuous industry...

Yat Siu is one of the busiest, most travelled leaders in Web3. Through deep engagement with founders, investors and innovators all around the world, Yat can filter out what will succeed vs. what is just Crypto Fluff...

On this podcast we cover:

- The current Animoca Brands investment thesis

- Why certain portfolio companies have succeeded of failed

- The rise, fall and renovation of Web3 gaming

- How to think about Digital Assets, and their many sub-categories

- What more is needed to see wider adoption of Web3 technology

Looking for the 'killer app' for Blockchain? Payments much just be it! And Concordium have a master plan for mass adoption...

Bitcoin was the first mass-adopted cryptocurrency, but as 'digital gold', it may not be practical for everyday payments. After all, you don't pay for groceries with your pension, right?...
Stablecoins have shown that digital assets anchored to FIAT currencies have strong potential, and map well to the traditional financial world. So what is holding back more widespread usage.
With Boris, we'll cover the potential of 'PayFi' and give you all a basic understanding of the tech, the vision, and the challenges ahead, including:
- An introduction to Concordium
- The importance of Stablecoins for Web3 adoption
- The importance of privacy, compliance and the role of ZK technology
- Important use cases or projects in the Concordium ecosystem
- What more is needed for wider adoption of 'PayFi'

Dr. Weijia Zhang is a renowned expert on interoperability, bridges, and is the Regional Head of China for the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. So he knows a thing or two about what it takes to bring Web3 into production.
Interoperability was supposed to be the great accelerator (ahead of privacy tech) for Web3 to really scale and connect apps and ecosystems for the greater good. But have we achieved this yet? Are bridges the answer, or can we do better?
In this show, we discuss:
- The ideal conditions for use of Blockchain technology
- The current technologies and maturity of 'interoperability'
- Enterprise use cases Dr. Zhang is most excited about
- The role and importance of organisations like EEA and Linux Foundation in driving adoption
- What more is needed to see widespread usage of Blockchain technology

Time to pay attention when one of the world's largest Investment Managers leans into Crypto ETFs, Digital Assets and creates its own VC arm: VanEck Ventures. But what's their current outlook on the market and the technology?
Juan Lopez, an experienced Web3 investor, is General Partner at VanEck Ventures (and formerly of Circle Ventures) and is looking to make 25-35 investments of tickets between $500k to $1M. As such, he has to understand the current industry requirements, investment narratives, and be able to sort the quality projects from the hype...

He's also looking at the intersection between Fintech and AI to better observe how Blockchain and Digital Assets can offer transformation in TradFi and 'traditional' industries.
On this show we cover:
- Juan’s background and experience in Blockchain and Digital Assets
- The VanEck story, and their involvement in Web3
- VanEck Ventures - the investment thesis, where they have invested to-date, and what else they are looking to invest in
- How traditional financial institutions are looking at Digital Assets today (e.g. Bitcoin, Blockchains, Stablecoins)
- What more is needed to see widespread adoption of Digital Assets and Web3 technology

Why aren't a billion people using Blockchains and Crypto everyday? We explore use cases, particularly payments, with Isha from Celo - an Ethereum L2 focused on 'real world adoption'...
You wouldn't pay for coffee with your pension... So assuming that Bitcoin (cited by many as a 'digital gold') doesn't fit for everyday usage, what else can we use to get the benefits of Blockchain technology?

Celo has been focusing on this particular problem since inception, and in this episode we're going to zoom in specifically on:
- Why Ethereum needs L2s
- The mission and vision of Celo to drive 'real world' adoption
- Use cases that are gaining traction today: In Africa and beyond
- Whether Blockchain is a good 'fit' for everyday payments
- And what more is needed to see wider adoption

Why does the world need another Blockchain when we have Ethereum? This is the exact question Beniamin and the Elrond (now MultiversX) team pondered in 2017. And have been comprehensively answering ever since.
'First Generation' Blockchains like Bitcoin have managed to pass the test of time due to their simplicity. However smart contract chains have evolved, and different protocols have started offering improvements on early-stage designs,

In this episode, we cover:
- An objective view on the current state of Layer 1 (and Layer 2) Blockchains

- What it takes to drive REAL adoption of decentralised technology

- An unscripted deep dive into the world of AI for Blockchains

- What MultiversX does differently in terms of developer experience, user experience and performance

- Learnings from Beniamin's own content creation journey with the Full Shard Podcast

- The road ahead - what's next for the MultiversX roadmap

Is this (finally) 'Mass Adoption'? TON may have finally cracked how to put Blockchain and Crypto into the hands of Billions, but how did they get there? And how do you build a blossoming community in the process?
Jack Booth, Co-founder of TON Society, a grassroots movement supporting the TON Blockchain community, will share his insight and experience on how we grow vibrant and meaningful communities with Web3 technology. As well as sharing an insider's view into the rapid rise of the TON network.
On this show we'll cover:
- Introduction to TON and TON Society
- The importance of communities for Blockchains projects
- What TON Society is doing differently to attract developers and drive engagement
- What more is needed to see wider use of Blockchain and DApps

We may be entering the 'end game' for Blockchain and Web3, with different chains being connected seamlessly. But what happens next in this interoperable, connected world?

Supra have been working to provide Web3 with trusted data for 4-years, and now are moving to the next stage of their evolution: 'MultiVM'.

On this podcast, Josh takes us through:

- The history of Supra

- The importance of Oracles

- Why we have failed to deliver meaningful interoperability so far - What is a 'MultiVM'?

- If we've solved for connectivity between chains, what more is required to see widespread adoption of Web3

Note: Sorry for the poor audio quality on Anthony's mic. Still some teething issues with the new recording setup!

Don't we have enough Blockchains already? Short answer: No... And Azeem from Morph is going to explain why, in full HD!...
Blockchains keep evolving, and Layer 2s present an opportunity to provide unique functionality, integrations and experiences for dApp builders. And Morph is a really interesting example of an L2 that is innovating beyond just the chain code.
This is an in-depth discussion around why the world still needs more L2s, and what are the key tactics for launching and growing 'yet another' Blockchain in 2024. We cover:
- Morph 101
- Why Ethereum, and Web3 in general, need another L2
- What's required to build a blockchain ecosystem
- What Morph are doing to differentiate from other L1s and L2s
- How to grow Web3 adoption without fragmenting ecosystems, developers and funding
- What’s next for Morph, and the roadmap ahead

Decentraland pioneered the crossover of Blockchain and the Metaverse, and now they're back with version 2.0. And they've been working on some important things along the way...

I'm joined by Yemel Jardi, a Web3 veteran, developer, Executive Director of Decentraland, and occasional virtual 'celebrity'.

We take a look back over the launch and growth of Decentraland, the challenge of competing with established gaming and VR categories, and what it took to develop Decentraland 2.0, including:

- Decentraland 101

- The state of the Metaverse in 2024

- Decentraland vs. Fortnite vs. Minecraft

- Parties, Hide & Seek, and What Decentraland User Get Up To

- The Challenge of Building Governance for a Virtual World

- What More is Needed to See More People Use Virtual Worlds

Without Blockchain nodes, there would be no Blockchain. But not all nodes are created equal. And many chains are falsely claiming 'decentralisation'. Chris from BlockJoy is on a mission to enable better Blockchain infrastructure...

The reality is that Web3 is still heavily dependent on the Cloud. But should users, developers and communities care: 'Yes' according to Chris.

In this episode, we'll give everyone an introduction to Blockchain nodes, and cover a range of other important topics, including:

- Nodes 101

- Mapping Web3's Cloud Dependency

- Why Bare Metal Servers are 'So Back'

- What It Takes to Build Validator Infrastructure

- How We Deliver 'Better' Decentralisation

- The Future of Blockchain Infrastructure

The ZK series continues with Hubert and vlayer: an exciting team looking to give back control and equitability of data using Blockchain technology...

If you're not paying attention to zero-knowledge technology at this point in the evolution of the internet and decentralised applications, you should be. And it's refreshing to see that not all teams are correlating the 'data opportunity' with just AI - but the wider petabytes of data that humans and businesses create every day.

On this show, Hubert and I will delve deeper into the applications for ZK in building a more equitable internet for all of us, including:

- WTF are Web Proofs

- Why the world needs another data infrastructure company (and where others have failed to-date)

- Learnings from Hubert's experience with data fraud, and what needs to change to protect sensitive data in future

- The vlayer origin story, and major use cases

- Why people should care about data protection

- Alternative approaches to data protection and comparisons

Many (including myself) are hailing ZK as the technology that will finally enable mass adoption of Web3. But how? And what's missing today that ZK provides?

Ken Timsit is a Web3 veteran and a strong advocate for ZK tech. He is MD of Cronos Labs and its Particle B ecosystem accelerator, and was previously CRO at Consensys.

On this show, we're going to be covering as much as possible on the proposition and benefits of zero-knowledge, and how it is being applied in Web3 today, including:

- An introduction to Cronos

- An overview of the ZK landscape, and how it’s being used today (Roll-ups, data protection, EVMs, L1s vs. L2s) - Important use cases for ZK

- The opportunity for ZK and DeFi to drive further adoption - Challenges and limitations of ZK today

- What more is required for wider adoption of Web3 in general

Are Blockchain & AI force multipliers or competitors? Will Blockchain 'unlock' AI adoption, or is the reality much less positive?...

Arthur Breitman, Co-founder of Tezos, was working with AI and Self-Driving Cars long before he stepped into Blockchain. So he has an informed view, and a desire to see both technologies succeed, albeit without the hype!

On this episode, we'll look to demystify the value of Blockchain and AI, and debunk narratives that talk to Blockchain and AI either being critical for each others' success, or too different to be able to work well together.

On this show, we'll cover:

- Arthur's Web3 and AI journey to-date

- An introduction to the unique capabilities of AI and Blockchain technologies

- Evaluating the claim that "AI needs crypto, and crypto needs AI.”

- Distinguishing between genuine opportunities and hype - What more is needed to see adoption of AI and Blockchain together at-scale

MoonPay are one of the biggest names in Web3. And without 'ramps' and tools that connect to Web2, the decentralised internet will never reach full potential.

5-years and 20 million customers later, Ivan Soto-Wright has learned a lot, and has a lot to say about what it takes to onboard new and skeptical users to Web3. The UX has also come on a LONG way since the early days.

In this LinkedIn Live, we'll talk about:

- Ivan’s Web3 ‘origin story’

- The problems with Web3 UX, and how they're gradually being solved

- What are 'on ramps' & the various aspects of MoonPay’s business today

- Ivan's most valuable use cases for Blockchain & Crypto

- The hardest things MoonPay had to solve in scaling the business

- Learnings from partnerships with PayPal, Adidas, Gucci, Nike & MasterCard

- What are the critical things needed to see further adoption of Web3, and what is the upcoming MoonPay roadmap

SpaceAI is a project that might just blow your mind! We've seen a range of DePIN projects capture the imagination, but not that have a full-stack offering that works both in Space and on Earth...

DePIN projects typically offer one of compute, connectivity or storage. Few do all at once. And it's even less likely to find a project with literal space-age hardware that works as well on satellites as it does buried underground.

Welcome to SpaceAI. The coolest DePIN project you've never heard of. The SpaceAI team is already working with governments, energy providers, telcos, satellite operators and many others. So this is technology that is being used TODAY. Not for when Elon starts terraforming Mars...

In this podcast Diego shares the origins of SpaceAI, along with:

- Why the Space Economy needs Blockchain technology - The role of hardware and IoT for enabling DePIN

- Use cases for Space AI's hardware and DLT

- How to build Web3 tech on existing open standards

- The next steps for use of Space tech (in Space and on Earth)

Devon is one of the best Marketeers of the Web3 era. He'll share frameworks & strategies from his time at Ava Labs, Immutable & F/AS that can help any Web3 project grow. Do not miss this!...
Marketing is everything from understanding the market, the competition, establishing digital and physical channels, finding your voice, amplifying your community, and enabling them to amplify your work as much as you do...
In this 'Masterclass', Devon will share his experience working with some of the biggest and most successful Blockchain projects, including:
- What does Web3 marketing comprise
- The art of storytelling and building a narrative
- How to communicate across different media types
- How to harness a Web3 community for growth
- The importance (or not) of 'KOLs'
- Which 'narratives' in 2024 are hot, or just hot air...
If you're working in growth, marketing, or leadership for a Web3 project, you NEED to hear what Devon has to say.

What does it take to grow a global Blockchain ecosystem? Listen to the Gnosis story and you'll find out. There's more to it than you think...
Successful ecosystems are more than simply the Blockchain. They're more than simply the technology. It's about bringing together core tech, developers, capital and users, all wrapped up with shared and aligned incentives
Dr. Friederike Ernst is a co-founder of Gnosis, and has been a big part of their overall rise and success, and she will help share some of the key components of the Gnosis ecosystem, and what it took to build it.
On this show we cover:
- Friederike’s journey as a co-founder of Gnosis
- The overall Gnosis Ecosystem (Chain, Pay, DAO, Studios, Capital)
- How Gnosis Chain differs from other L1s
- How Gnosis Pay is transforming payments
- The importance of decentralised governance, and how Gnosis DAO works in practice
- What more is needed to see wider use of Web3 tech

Olta is one of the most experienced lawyers in Web3, and has been busy supporting Avalanche, Owl Explains and now Enclave Markets - an exchange targeting institutions that provides privacy through transacting over a secure enclave.

From our show, recorded at Money 20/20, we also discuss the current state of regulation and recent enforcement actions in the US, and why it is forcing projects 'offshore'.

We cover:

- Opportunities with Digital Assets and Blockchain in Finance

- The legal, regulatory and compliance challenges to overcome before we see wider Web3 adoption

- The challenges with transparent ledgers and businesses wanting to protect sensitive data

- Where lawyers go to learn more about Blockchain

Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology has gathered a huge following globally, but is still little-known and under-appreciated in Web3 circles. But it is showing huge value providing scalability and data protection for Web3 builders and users alike.

Boasting an impressive CV, including the likes of PayPal, Diem, Libra and now Mina, Kurt Hemecker knows a thing or two about bringing complex technology to regulated industries. Which is exactly the skillset Web3 needs right now.

On this show we discuss:

- Kurt's path to Mina

- The mission and role of Mina Foundation

- The importance of ZK tech for Web3

- Examples of ZK apps and use cases that Mina are supporting

- What more is needed to see wider use of ZK and Web3 tech

Wallets are a critical interface for any user of Dapps and Web3 services. But the UX and functionality is often so complex or limited. Not for long...

If you've been in Web3 for a while, chances are you've used Metamask once or twice. You're ok with having to manually add your random tokens, or get quoted astronomical gas fees from time to time. But better things are on the way.

Metamask and Mesh are working together to bring aggregation of multiple accounts across the crypto-verse, more comprehensive transaction history, integrations with a wide range of brokers and exchanges, and simpler logins with high levels of security. Want to know more?...

On this show we discuss:

- A beginners guide to Metamask

- What use cases / pain points Mesh are we trying to address with their multiple integrations and feeds

- Lessons learned from Mesh and Metamask's massive integration efforts

- The importance of Stablecoins in scaling Web3

- When we will see wider adoption of Web3, dapps and decentralised tech

Web3 gaming is just getting started, but most people think it's just about the protocol or the tokens... What about the DATA?

We get a fascinating insight into what game developers need to create decentralised gaming economies... The team at Helika have worked with top studios like Yuga Labs, Proof of Play, Animoca Brands and many more, and have seen the early promise of Web3 gaming fall flat because of one particular challenge: DATA.

Actually, it's more than just data. It's how to design, collect, interpret and act on data; as well as designing a coherent game economy that can work in harmony with a decentralised crypto economy. No mean feat.

In this show we'll discuss:

- The maturity of the Web3 gaming ecosystem

- What makes Web3 hard for traditional game developers

- The importance of data for Web3 games

- What is different when it comes to decentralised games and digital assets

- Best practices for data management in gaming

- Advice to any company looking to build with Web3 tech

Want to meet the man who's trying to integrate ALL the Blockchains? That's no mean feat. Jan-Jaap Jager is transforming Web3 and making it easier for anyone to build Dapps on one or many different chains...

We've said this before, but Web3 will never reach 'mass adoption' if applications are hard to develop, and we don't provide tooling for developers and teams who don't want to learn random Blockchain coding languages.

Step forward Chainstack! It is their mission to make Blockchain development and infrastructure easy to use, and to give developers and organisations as much choice as possible when it comes to starting and supporting their Web3 journeys. Public. Private. Subnets. APIs. It's all here...

In this show we'll cover:

- The origins of Chainstack

- The problems with building on Blockchains today

- The importance of BaaS and SaaS for Web3 to scale

- The most exciting or impactful use cases that Chainstack enables

- What it takes to manage a portfolio of 25+ Blockchains

- Advice to anyone looking to build Dapps or Blockchain offerings

DePIN is a sector where Blockchain tech is having a major impact. We talk this, and Filecoin’s 6-year history with Porter Stowell.

Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks: In short, the democratisation of compute, storage, communication and more. Optimising existing industrial-grade infrastructure and also allowing individuals to participate in a P2P sharing economy. Sound interesting and disruptive? It is.

Amazon and Google aren’t exactly quaking in their boots, but they’re watching with interest, and have been making moves in Web3 to make sure their legacy businesses doesn’t get blindsided by Blockchain.

Filecoin has been leading the charge, particularly in storage, since 2017 and was one of the most love projects from Web3’s previous growth cycle. Porter gives us his take on the emergence of DePIN, what it REALLY takes to scale viable decentralised networks, as well as:

- A Filecoin 101 for those who are new here

- How to manage supply and demand in DePIN networks

- The art of the ‘deal’ for B2B, large-scale storage

- What more is needed for DePIN networks to become attractive to enterprises and a wider user base

Note: This episode contains at least 2 very important knowledge bombs about the importance of SaaS for Web3, and the art of dealmaking for chain partnerships!

We've got more Blockchain infrastructure than we can possibly use... But is it USABLE?

Tim from Venly will explain the importance of developer tools to make Web3 more accessible to everyone...

Blockchains are brilliant. Tokens are tremendous. But development on most chains can be dire... Esoteric languages, confusing contracts, limited interoperability, and APIs that don't connect to anything legacy organisations actually use today. Venly are looking to change that.

In this show we'll talk about:

- The challenge of building with Blockchains today

- What do we mean by 'tooling' for Web3

- What's in the Venly tooling stack

- Example use cases where enterprises and projects are benefiting from SaaS / BaaS solutions

- What more is needed to see wider Web3 adoption

How many Layer 1 Blockchains do you know that are mission-driven to support sustainability? VeChain might be the only one…

Not only that, they’re the only Blockchain whose whitepaper was co-authored by BCG. This is a serious team, with serious ambitions, and Sunny Lu joins us to answer YOUR questions.

Many Blockchains will say they are ‘sustainable’… Which is a common reference to the fact that their energy usage (through Proof of Stake Consensus) is 99% lower than Bitcoin’s. But are they driving change through enabling sustainability projects? VeChain are, and along with insights into the technology and the use cases, we talk about:

- The history of VeChain

- Why Blockchains uniquely benefit sustainability initiatives

- Collaboration with BCG and how a top consultancy committed to writing a Web3 whitepaper

- Blockchain incentive design, and how mature ‘X to Earn’ models have become in 2024

- What more is needed to see wider use of Blockchain and decentralised technology

Onboarding is one of the biggest UX challenges with Web3, and Mysten Labs think they've cracked it with zkLogin. Single sign-on but privacy-preserving. I'm joined by Kostas Chalkias (AKA Kostas Kryptos) to learn more...

Google, Facebook and Apple have cornered the single sign-on (SSO) market in an attempt to improve UX but also capture more about YOU and what you do online... The emergence of Zero Knowledge technology paired with the existing SSO providers' tools can enable simple UX while protecting your ID and data. Curious? You should be.

Join me and Kostas, where we'll talk about:

- The problems with SSOs and credentials today

- An introduction to zkLogin

- Use cases and what can be built on top of zkLogin

- A beginners guide to the Sui network

- What more is required to see zk tech adopted more widely

- Guidance for people building with Blockchain and zk

We'll never get to widespread adoption of Blockchain and Web3 unless we can make it easy for enterprises and governments to easily integrate the tech. AvaCloud (from Ava Labs) believe they have cracked this problem...

I'm joined by Nick Mussallem, Head of Product for Ava Labs, who will share everything the Avalanche community has learned about Blockchain adoption. They have partnered with major enterprises, AAA games, top brands, and have a bustling Web3 ecosystem.

AvaCloud is the Avalanche 'Blockchain as a Service' (BaaS) offering that aims to make adoption and integration of decentralised technologies easy-peasy. But what does that mean, and why weren't we doing this before?

In this show we discuss:

- The rise of Avalanche and why it's different to other Blockchains

- The importance of Blockchain as a Service and how it helps

- The creation of AvaCloud and what's 'in the box'

- Use cases and real world examples of AvaCloud in action

- Advice for anyone looking to build with Blockchain technology

(Note: apologies for my audio quality - realised I wasn't using the podcast mic halfway through the show! smh)

Season 4 of BWSTW kicks off with the legendary Charles Hoskinson. He shaped the direction of Ethereum and Cardano, and now Midnight. So you'll want to hear what he has to say about what is needed for Blockchain and Crypto to properly scale...

Charles is recognised as one of the leading thinkers when it comes to Web3, but is also the founder of a number of non-Blockchain businesses making use of disruptive technologies, so he brings a broad commercial perspective He also knows what it takes to scale Blockchain and Crypto ecosystems, from the code, to the community, to regulation and engaging with market intermediaries.

In this show we talk about the path ahead for Blockchain technologies for further enter the mainstream, including:

- What Charles has learned about adoption from his years with Cardano

- The imperatives for further use of decentralised technologies

- The main use cases where Blockchains can drive meaningful change

- His vision for Midnight, and where a data protection Blockchain succeed where others have so far failed, and

- Advice for enterprises and governments looking to engage with Web3, Blockchain & Dapps

Oh Mama! Who's ready to ROAST some Blockchains? Our favourite season-ending format is back, with some very special guests...

This is where we cut loose, make fun of ourselves (and others), throw a little shade (in a respectful way) and generally find humour in the weird nuances of Blockchain and Web3.

This time round, we're roasting the daft things that happen when the Bear Market comes around, token values drop, funding gets cut, scam projects get exposed, and dodgy 'influencers' start looking for work in AI or McDonalds...

And to help stoke the fires, and bring the funny, I'm joined by some legendary Web3 OGs who have seen more than their fair share of stupid Blockchain things in their illustrious careers:

Mathew Sweezey (The Enterprise Guy)

Irina Heaver (The Crypto Lawyer)

Diego Borgo (The Brand and Culture Guy)

Sandra Helou (The Metaverse Builder)

Keir Finlow-Bates (Architect & Engineer Extraordinaire)

Emily Landon (The Web3 Recruiter)

So join us for a light-hearted look at the ridiculous things that go on in our industry, peppered with some jokes, some war stories, and some predictions of when this Bear Market will end...

We finally did it! Charles Adkins, an enterprise innovation and blockchain veteran is finally going to bless the podcast, and share his view on why 300 Fortune 500's using NFTs is barely the start of Web3 adoption...
If you don't know, Charles is the guy who advises the likes of Nike, Walt Disney, Red Bull, and Polygon how to drive success with emerging technology. And for the past year he's been helping Aptos to secure some of the world's most notable Blockchain collaborations.
Is Blockchain dead? Does the Metaverse still need Web3 technology? Are all the projects and funds flowing into AI now?... We discuss this and more, including:
- Why should the enterprise world be interested in Blockchain?
- What makes a great Blockchain use case?

- Why does Charles always have a copy of 'Move Over Brokers, Here Comes the Blockchain' within reach?
- What is Aptos doing differently that is making enterprises take note?
- What will drive wider adoption of decentralised technologies?
- What advice would he give other chains or enterprises building with Blockchain technology

Midnight, a data protection Blockchain developed by Input Output (IOHK)(a core contributor to Cardano), has just launched, but what does this mean for Web3?
I'm joined by Midnight's Head of Product, Mauricio Magaldi, for a wide-ranging discussion on why data remains a huge issue (and cost) in Web2 as well as Web3, and how Midnight's unique architecture and zero knowledge technology can help any developer to build better apps.
This is a show for anyone who uses, builds or buys applications in their daily life.
We discuss:
- Why data remains an underrated issue for individuals and companies
- What do we mean by data protection, and what good looks like
- Why decentralisation can be great for apps, but where major Blockchains have failed in terms of data and metadata protection to-date
- Why Midnight exists today
- What Midnight's technology is all about
- How to get involved in early access to Midnight's devnet

For Web3 and Decentralised Apps (DApps) to reach mainstream, we need a place to store data that isn't just the Blockchain. We need decentralised storage! And Storj has been leading the way since 2014. But there's a twist. Decentralised storage isn't just (only) about enabling Web3...
I'm joined by Ben Golub, CEO of Storj Labs and the former CEO of Docker, who knows a thing or two about scaling technology. And we're going to have a 'full stack' conversation about how, when and if DApps will ever reach mainstream.
In this show we'll be discussing:
- The history of DApps and how they differ from 'traditional' apps
- The importance of Decentralised Storage to scale DApps
- How Storj is differentiated from other solutions (centralised and decentralised)
- Why you shouldn't store everything on a Blockchain
- What more is needed to see wider adoption of Web3
- Advice to anyone looking to build DApps that scale

Why haven't we made interoperable Blockchains, yet? Why should we care? Is Decentralised Finance a credible alternative to big banks? And how did Moonbeam get to 1 MILLION smart contracts?
All big questions in the world of Web3, and ones that Derek Yoo (Founder of Moonbeam) is very familiar with. But the macro market story will tell you, we're not quite at 'mass adoption' of DeFi, and we're still seeing a lot of Blockchain maximalism in the world, as new chains grapple for product-market fit.
We'll discuss all this and more, including:
- The importance of DevX and UX
- Derek's rationale for building on the Polkadot network
- DeFi maturity and its value to the world today
- How Moonbeam attracted a million smart contracts to the platform
- The wider challenge of attracting developers Blockchains and Web3
- 'Competition' from the proliferation of L2s and L3s
- What more is needed to see wider use of DApps and Web3 tech

How did a sports betting company become a world leader in Blockchain? Co-founder Matt Kalish explains how NFTs and the Reignmakers fantasy sports experience are unlocking entirely new business models...
This is one of those shows that will make things 'finally click'...
When you see a business with high digital penetration, based on real-world events and data feeds, and with high levels of fan engagement, there's a strong basis for fast-paced innovation.
Matt and the Draft Kings team have captured the imagination of thousands of fans and consolidated the 'fantasy sports' category. They're publishing content licensed by top sports associations like the PGA, UFC and NFL, with individual player NFTs selling for thousands of dollars.
On this episode we find out why and how Draft Kings have been thriving in Web3, and cover:
- The origins of DK's interest in Web3
- An introduction to the Reignmakers products

- How to combine the best of sports, gaming and NFTs
- What's coming in Reignmakers Football Season 2
- How DK measure the impact of Blockchain and NFT tech
- The challenges of working with Web3 technology
- The response of 'traditional' customers of DK as well as of the wider Web3 and NFT communities

Crypto exchanges have created some drama in Web3 lately. Can we do better? Christian and Blocktrade believe so, and have a plan for disrupting the 'traditional' role that exchanges play... through play!On this show, Christian Niedermueller, CEO of Blocktrade, shares his views on the world of exchanges, and why he and the Blocktrade team are going to transform the customer experience, and bring trust back to crypto.Two major parts of the recipe will. be 'gamification' and 'education'. There is still a big gap in peoples' understanding of how Web3 works and given exchanges are typically one of the first touchpoints with crypto, there is a responsibility to help educate customers. But this doesn't have to be a dull, bank-esque experience, and the Blocktrade team are pioneering new ways to make learning and engaging with crypto fun and memorable. On this episode we'll discuss: - Christian’s Blockchain origin story and the founding of Blocktrade- The role and importance of exchanges in Web3 (and Web2)- How Blocktrade is differentiated from other exchanges- The role exchanges play in educating people and businesses about Crypto- The power of gamification in customer education and retention- What is needed to see wider adoption of Web3

One of the most insightful shows EVER! Web3 is not about siloed, slow, monolithic databases. It’s about open, interoperable, innovative platforms available to all. And Canton Network promises to be the missing link to connect the world’s global financial system with Blockchain.
Canton only recently announced its whitepaper and vision, but has already made quite an impact. With tech companies and financial giants like Goldman Sachs, Deloitte and Microsoft as founding members, there’s some serious scale and value already accessible to the network.
I’m joined by Yuval Rooz, CEO of Digital Asset, and one of the architects of Canton, who will give us the full story of how Canton was formed, how he plans to construct a decentralised network of DLTs across the globe, and what’s in it for the average citizens of Earth…
In this show we talk about:
- The history of Digital Asset and recent DA projects
- Canton’s vision and how the consortium was started
- The Canton problem statements: 1. Lack of privacy (all data published to all nodes) 2. Unpredictable fees / competition for block space
- How Canton technology compare to other options for Financial Services e.g. DLTs (Corda, Fabric), Public Chains (Ethereum, Ripple), or traditional APIs
- How Canton creates value for consortium members
- How Canton can foster open innovation, in the spirit of DeFi / Public networks
- The next steps on the Canton roadmap

'Decentralise everything' they say... Helium accepted the challenge. How do you decentralise wireless telecoms to allow anyone or any device to connect to the internet? Listen in to find out more...
On this show we discuss how a 10-year old silicon valley project pivoted to Blockchain, then made a full migration from roll-your-own protocol to Solana, and a lot more besides!

- The history of Helium Network and the DePIN network
- What makes the combination of IOT and Blockchain so powerful
- Early applications for Helium
- Plans for migration to Solana
- What it takes to grow an ecosystem like Helium and the challenges of working with physical hardware
- Advice to others building with Web3 and Blockchain tech

For the first time EVER, we play a Blockchain game LIVE on the Blockchain Won't Save the World podcast!... This was serious fun. Seriously... Web3 gaming is not 'owning your NFTs'. Alex will explain why Blockchain infrastructure and gamification can transform more than just casual gaming... With a background in trading, exchanges and multi-technology innovation, Alex Altgausen has a broader outlook on Web3 than many. He pioneered the launch of StormGain (a sophisticated competitor to traditional crypto exchanges) and recently founded Banksters: a game and innovative gamification infrastructure combined. Games are about fun, and providing meaningful experiences and rewards for users' commitment and engagement with their games. They rarely care about what technology is under the hood, and we'll explore this deeper on the show. We talk about:- What it takes to build and grown a Web3 game like Banksters- The potential for Blockchain to disrupt the Gaming industry- How to think objectively about the value in the technology- How major game developers are looking at Web3 tech today- Advice for others game developers based on the Banksters experience

Kaleido has been consistently making it easier for anyone to use Web3 technology: multi-chain, across the stack, for B2B and B2C, but what more is needed to see Web3 scale if the technical barriers are being removed?... I'm joined by Sophia Lopez and Stephen Cerveny, the co-founders of Kaleido, who have been working relentlessly since 2015 to make it as easy as possible to stand-up Web3 tech. Just a few clicks and you're running and Ethereum node. A few more clicks are you've created a private network using Hyperledger Fabric. And more recently, Kaleido have included Polygon, Avalanche, ISO compliance, SOC2 compliance, and a whole lot more. There is literally no excuse for saying that setting up Blockchain technology is 'hard' any more...
In this episode we will talk about:
- The history of Kaleido, for those who don’t know
- What the team has been working on over the past few months
- Learnings from the past 12 months’ of Web3 (FTX, 3AC, Luna etc.) and the imperatives they give us for scaling Web3 in future
- The current state of ‘Enterprise Blockchain’ and emerging pockets of growth
- What went wrong with well know 'Gen 1' DLT projects that were shut down (SGX, B3i, We.Trade) and how we overcome similar challenges
- How can we enhance Developer Experience and make it easier for anyone to build in Web3
- How far we are away from delivering fully decentralised websites, apps and e-commerce