In this special episode recorded live at the Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025, host Sebastian Grube catches up with the always-energetic Fran Meggs — Co-Founder and CEO of Crypto Cracker, proud member of the Blockchain Ireland Communications Working Group, and the official MC for this year’s summit. If you’ve been at the event, chances are you’ve seen Fran in action, keeping the crowd engaged, the schedule on track, and the energy buzzing.
Fran shares how his journey into the world of blockchain began back in 2021 when he and his team launched Crypto Cracker, a fun and friendly platform created to make sense of cryptocurrency and blockchain for everyday people. What started as a post-COVID project quickly turned into something much bigger — a gateway into Ireland’s growing Web3 community. It didn’t take long for Fran to get involved with Blockchain Ireland, and now he’s one of the most recognisable and enthusiastic voices helping shape its direction.
Sebastian and Fran chat about some of the standout moments from the summit’s first day, including a powerful talk by Juan Carlos from El Salvador. His story drew fascinating parallels between Irish and Salvadoran history and highlighted how times of crisis can spark innovation and opportunity. They also dive into the fast-moving world of AI, with Fran noting that it’s no longer just a futuristic buzzword — it’s very much here and already changing how we work and live.
Looking to the future, Fran expresses his excitement about how much the Blockchain Ireland ecosystem has grown — 33% by the numbers, and possibly even more in reality. He’s hopeful that by next year, the community will be even bigger, better, and more connected, with the message of blockchain reaching further into the mainstream.
This episode is a heartwarming reminder that behind every buzzy bit of tech jargon are real people, meaningful stories, and communities built on collaboration and shared curiosity. Whether you’re already deep in the blockchain game or just peeking in, you’ll enjoy this fun, insightful chat.
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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/
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Host: Sebastian Grube - Co-Chair of Events and Communication Working Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangrube/
Guest: Fran Meggs - Co-Founder and CEO, Crypto Cracker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmeggs/
https://crypto-cracker.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptocracker/
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About Blockchain Ireland
Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations.
The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally.
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