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Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS16 E25: Chandra Duggirala & George Burke on Portal & Making Exchanges ObsoleteChandra Duggirala & George Burke are co-founders of Portal: an ambitious project which aims to replace centralized exchanges with atomic swaps across chains. By using technologies like BitScaler, Portal OS & RAFA AI, Portal is a serious contender.
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Time stamps:
Introducing Chandra & George (00:01:02)
Portal's Mission (00:02:26)
Trust Minimization Explained (00:03:32)
Evolution of Portal's Technology (00:04:55)
Bit Scaler (00:06:08)
Removing Trust in Exchanges (00:08:28)
AI Integration in Financial Markets (00:09:44)
Clarification on Lightning Network (00:11:39)
Bit Scaler vs. Lightning Network (00:12:04)
Channel Factories Explained (00:15:27)
Automated Market Makers Overview (00:18:04)
Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges (00:20:57)
Challenges of Atomic Swaps (00:24:15)
Critique of Cross-Chain Solutions (00:25:17)
Understanding Cap Structure (00:26:22)
Self-Custody in Bitcoin (00:26:57)
Toxic Approach to Bitcoin...2025-05-181h 32
OnChain Revolution -Covering all things on-chain, from Bitcoin to the entire crypto ecosystem.Atomic Swaps Are Coming to Bitcoin | Portal CEO Chandra Duggirala Joins the OnChain RevolutionđĽ Today on OnChain Revolution đĽIs Bitcoin entering its startup era? đ Portal CEO Chandra Duggirala joins us to explore why building on Bitcoin is finally making sense â and how Atomic Swaps could be the breakthrough tech that goes beyond Lightning.We cover:⢠Why Portal chose to build on Bitcoin đ ⢠How Atomic Swaps unlock true DeFi⢠Portalâs upcoming mainnet launch đĽâ˘ Chandraâs journey + early Bitcoin insightsWhether you're Bitcoin-maxi or just crypto-curious, this episode goes deep into the future of decentralized trading. Donât miss it.Don...2025-05-0846 min
MSV PodcastRoundtable: "BTC in 2025: Dominance, Utility & Adoption"Guests:Jeroen Develter, COO of Persistence OneChandra Duggirala, Founder of Portal to BitcoinJake Gordon, Co-Founder of NexioTop 3 Key Takeaways from Our Guests1. Bitcoin dominance is reshaping market dynamics.The speakers started the conversation by diving deeper into how DePin impacts other traditional industries outside of Web3. All speakers highlighted how DePIN technologies are set to challenge established companies such as NVIDIA, Google, and Amazon. Mehdi from Animoca Brands also mentioned that projects like Wing Bits and Geodnet successfully offer decentralized models that monetize user contributions (e...2025-03-3146 min
The Fren ZoneCross-Chain Infrastructure for Native Bitcoin | Portal to Bitcoin | Chandra and Manoj DuggiralaWelcome to The Fren Zone.This week, our host Mason sat down with Chandra and Manoj Duggirala from Portal to Bitcoin. Portal to Bitcoin is a trust-minimized, cross-chain DEX that enables secure, non-custodial atomic swaps between Bitcoin and other blockchains without relying on bridges or intermediaries..Topics Discussed:Trustless swaps eliminate bridge and exchange risksHTLC security ensures swaps inherit Bitcoinâs trust modelLayer 2 swaps enable fast, cheap, trustless cross-chain transactionsBitScaler scaling supports multi-party liquidity on BitcoinLP incentives provide rewards for cross-chain liquidityPortal SDK enables seamless swaps in any wa...2025-03-1344 min
Money in the Bank with FranckThe Future of Crypto, AI, and Cross-Chain FinanceIf youâve ever traded crypto or even just followed the industry, you know thereâs one fundamental problem that keeps coming up: trust.From Mt. Gox to FTX, from multi-million dollar bridge hacks to custodial failures, cryptoâs biggest challenge isnât just price volatilityâitâs security, transparency, and the ability to move assets across blockchains without risk.Thatâs exactly why I sat down with Dr. Chandra Duggirala for this weekâs episode of Money in the Bank with Franck.Chandra has one of the most fascinating career paths Iâve come across:- M...2025-02-1456 min
Living on Blockchain126: Revolutionizing Blockchain Infrastructure: A Conversation with Dr. Chandra Duggirala
In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Dr. Chandra Duggirala, CEO of Tides.Network and Core Contributor to Portal to Bitcoin. From pioneering custodyless cross-chain solutions to founding AI-driven personalized nutrition and inventing groundbreaking medical devices, Dr. Duggiralaâs journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
We discuss:
The challenges and opportunities in custodyless cross-chain DeFi.
How Portal and Tides.Network are transforming blockchain infrastructure.
His transition from medicine to blockchain entrepreneurship.
The future of self-sovereignty and secure solutions in crypto.
Tune in to hear how this visionary is addressing key vulnerabilities in...2025-01-0340 min
Living on Blockchain126: Revolutionizing Blockchain Infrastructure: A Conversation with Dr. Chandra DuggiralaIn this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Dr. Chandra Duggirala, CEO of Tides.Network and Core Contributor to Portal to Bitcoin. From pioneering custodyless cross-chain solutions to founding AI-driven personalized nutrition and inventing groundbreaking medical devices, Dr. Duggiralaâs journey is nothing short of extraordinary. We discuss: The challenges and opportunities in custodyless cross-chain DeFi.How Portal and Tides.Network are transforming blockchain infrastructure.His transition from medicine to blockchain entrepreneurship.The future of self-sovereignty and secure solutions in crypto. Tune in to hear how this visionary is addressing key vulnerabilities in the crypto ecosystem and sh...2025-01-0340 min
The Pirate PodPortal to Bitcoin: Does the Next Wave of Bitcoin Utility Hinge on Unlocking Cross-Chain Potential?Chandra Duggirala, founder of Portal to Bitcoin, sits down with Keli Callaghan to discuss the advancements in Bitcoin's utility through Portal, a cross-chain decentralized exchange. Chandra shares his journey from medicine(?!) to crypto, going back to his realization of the importance of eliminating custodial risks in trading. The conversation explores the evolution of custody in the crypto space, innovations within the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the potential for DeFi on Bitcoin (currently sitting at a mere fraction of others such as Ethereal and Solana). With a recent publicly available TestNet, topics covered also include organic community growth, community-driven product development, a...2024-12-1734 min
Digital Transformation PodcastBitcoin, Blockchain and AIChandra Duggirala discusses bitcoin, blockchain and AI, and how the confluence of these technologies can empower of financial self-sovereignty and super intelligence to every investor. Chandra is the CEO of Tides Network, an incubator of disruptive technology that strives to help people become financially self-sovereign. Tides is the core contributor to Portal to Bitcoin and it recently acquired RAFA.AI, a novel generative AI-powered wealth management platform. Listen to learn about the technologies in depth and for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine This episode is supported by Nasuni. ...2024-09-2623 min
The Edge of ShowBuilding a Bridge to the Future of Cryptocurrency: Insights from Portal DeFiJoin us in this captivating episode of Edge of NFT, where we sit down with Chandra Duggirala and and George Burke from Portal DeFi at the Bitcoin Nashville event. Dive into the launch of the groundbreaking Bitscaler White Paper, which aims to revolutionize blockchain efficiency and accessibility. Chandra breaks down the technicalities of custody-less cross-chain transactions, while George highlights the critical role of interoperability and liquidity in the blockchain space.Discover whatâs on the horizon with the upcoming launch, promising users swift, secure, and cost-effective cross-chain transactions. Learn how Portal De...2024-08-0747 min
Podcasts by CointelegraphBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution Ep. 5 | Exploring the secret territories of Bitcoin innovationBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode five, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, dives into emerging Bitcoin trends, its broader implications beyond finance, and its role as a settlement rail in millions of markets.Follow Cointelegraph on X at @Cointelegraph. This episodeâs host, Robert Baggs, is on X at @rkbaggs. Follow the guest, Chandra Duggirala, @csentropy and PortaltoBitcoin @PortaltoBitcoin.Cointelegraphâs website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the participantsâ alone and do no...2024-08-0636 min
Podcasts by CointelegraphBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution Ep. 4 | AI agents in crypto investment decisionsBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode four, Chandra Duggirala explores artificial intelligence investing, what benefits, risks and challenges the new investing method can pose, and how investors can use AI tools in their portfolios.Follow Cointelegraph on X at @Cointelegraph. This episodeâs host, Robert Baggs, is on X at @rkbaggs. Follow the guest, Chandra Duggirala, @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoin.Cointelegraphâs website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are the participantsâ alone and do not necessari...2024-07-3030 min
Podcasts by CointelegraphBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution Ep. 3 | Safe passage: Bridgeless cross-chain transactionsBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In episode 3, Chandra Duggirala delves deep into how cross-chain transactions work, the dangers of using bridges, the importance of Ordinals, Runes and BRC-20, and how Bitcoin could take over the DeFi space.Follow Cointelegraph on X at @Cointelegraph. This episodeâs host, Robert Baggs, is on X at @rkbaggs. Follow the guest, Chandra Duggirala, @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoin. Cointelegraphâs website: cointelegraph.com Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction to the episode(01:00) - History and evolution of cross-chain transac...2024-07-2335 min
Podcasts by CointelegraphBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution Ep. 2 | The layer battles: There is only one layer 1BitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 2, Chandra Duggirala delves deep into why Bitcoin is the only layer 1, breaks down its layer-2 solutions, and explores whether Bitcoin can dethrone Ethereum as the king of DeFi.Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. This episode's host, Robert Baggs, on X at @rkbaggs, and the guest at @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoinCointelegraphâs website: cointelegraph.com Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction to the episode(00:34) - Layer 1s and layer 2s, Bitcoin as the primary layer...2024-07-1628 min
Podcasts by CointelegraphBitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution Ep. 1 | The origins: Bitcoin custody problemsWelcome to BitFuture: Bitcoinâs Evolution, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 1, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, explores Bitcoinâs origins, the development of altcoins and layer-2 solutions, the challenges of cross-chain custody, and maintaining security on decentralized exchanges.Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. This episode's host, Robert Baggs, on X at @rkbaggs, and the guest at @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoinCointelegraphâs website: cointelegraph.com Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction to the episode(01:20) - PortaltoBitcoin and the evolution of cross-chain trading and cus...2024-07-0930 min
The Digital ExecutiveFrom Medicine to Blockchain: Journey to Revolutionize Financial Sovereignty with Chandra Duggirala | Ep 910Send us a text
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Chandra Duggirala, the CEO and co-founder of Portal. Chandra, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, discusses his transition from the medical field to technology and finance. He shares insights into his journey, from starting a medical device company to founding an AI-based personalized nutrition company, and now leading Portal, a company focused on providing the safest and easiest path to Bitcoin from any other chain or layer 2.
Chandra elaborates on the motivation behind rebranding Portal from DeFi to Bitcoin, emphasizing the...2024-07-0514 min
CryptoCurrentsPortal to Bitcoin's Revolutionary Approach to Cryptocurrency Transactions and CustodyIn this episode of CryptoCurrents, host Leonard Kim engages with Chandra Duggirala, founder and CEO of Portal to Bitcoin. Discover how Portal to Bitcoin, formerly known as Portal DeFi, is revolutionizing the cryptocurrency space with its cutting-edge, custody-less transaction protocol. Their unique approach involves eliminating custodial risks and enhancing transaction security through innovative uses of atomic swaps and layer 3 technologies. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of these technologies for real-world asset integration and the future of Bitcoin as a settlement layer.2024-06-3041 min
BlockHashEp. 399 Chandra Duggirala | Interoperability for Bitcoin with PortalOn episode 399 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder and CEO Chandra Duggirala joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Portal and what separates them from other protocols in the DeFi space.
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The Crypto ConversationPortal Finance - Bridgeless Interoperability on BitcoinChandra Duggirala is the CEO at Portal Finance, a bridgeless interoperability protocol on Bitcoin aiming to to accelerate the arrival of hyperbitcoinization.  Why you should listen Portal Finance brings Native BTC, BRC20s, Ordinals and atomic swaps to any chain. Portal is fostering the Bitcoin Renaissance by building the tools for global financial self sovereignty. Their web scale, serverless, peer-to-peer infrastructure and ecosystem of tools financially empower individuals around the globe. Portal is live on testnet, and users can earn points toward the airdrop for participating. Supporting links 2024-05-2843 min
The Charlie Shrem ShowAI Meets Crypto & Bitcoin L2 with Humayun Sheikh of Fetch.ai and Chandra Duggirala, George Burke & Daniel Edlebeck of PortalWelcome back! In this episode, we delve into the compelling nexus of artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, and the future of decentralized applications. Our first guest, Humayun Sheikh, CEO of Fetch.ai, brings a wealth of experience from his early days at DeepMind. We discuss the progression of AI and how it's integrating with blockchain technology, focusing on agent-based systems that improve user interaction and commercial prospects.Later in the show, Chandra Duggirala and George Burke join us. As Bitcoin pioneers and the brains behind Portal DeFi, they discuss how Portalâan Operating System for smart contracts on Bi...2024-04-3048 min
ChainLeak - Crypto News PodcastDeFi On Bitcoin: HyperbitcoinizationIn this episode, we discuss Defi On Bitcoin: HyperbitcoinizationWith special guest Dr. Chandra Duggirala from Portal Finance.We dive into the revolutionary wold of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin with our special guest from Portal Finance. We kick off the conversation by exploring the motivation and mission that led to the inception of Portal Finance. Our guest provides an in-depth overview of Portal's unique role within the Bitcoin Network ecosystem and sheds light on the concept of building DeFi on Bitcoin. The conversation takes an exciting turn as we discuss the intriguing concepts of Hyperbitcoinization a...2023-07-3133 min
Crypto CurrentChandra Duggirala & George Burke on Blending the Best of Bitcoin and Layer 2 with Portal DeFiToday Chandra Duggirala & George Burke joins us to discuss blending the best of Bitcoin and layer 2 with Portal DeFi.Chandra Duggirala, Bitcoiner and M.D. turned entrepreneur, ran two 8-figure software businesses, and is the inventor of functional layer 2 cross-chain atomic swaps (he solved problems keeping Tier Nolanâs atomic swaps impractical until now). George Burke, 8 years in bitcoin, 3 exits in peer-to-peer/community startups incl. early bitcoin exchange Crypto Street, created the first Bitcoin debit card, and runs the worldâs oldest bitcoin meetup. Portal makes DeFi unstoppable with anonymous, zero-knowledge swaps via the fi...2021-10-2533 min
Forward Thinking Founders359 - Chandra Duggirala (Founderpool) On Pooling Founder Equity and Decreasing Risk Chandra Duggirala is the founder of Founderpool. FounderPool de-risks entrepreneurship by pooling startup equity.Thanks to OmniPanel for sponsoring this episode of Forward Thinking Founders!OmniPanel is an analytics platform that surfaces key user insights from your customer support tickets so you can identify when, where, and how user friction impacts your retention and profitability. Try OmniPanel for yourself here.Â
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The World Crypto Network PodcastBlockchain At Berkeley UNSTOPPABLE EXCHANGE- Security threats to Bitcoin=== BLOCKCHAIN AT BERKELEY PRESENTS ===(Part 2) THREATS TO BITCOIN PANEL=== INTRO: "Bitness As Usual" === Silicon Valley Bitcoin organizer and COO of Portal, George Burke. Transcript at https://medium.com/portal-finance/bit...=== PANEL: Game Theoretical Analysis ===Are regulated centralized exchanges compatible with long term adoption of bitcoin? Are alternatives needed? What will regulatory framework look like for crypto trading and will that increase or decrease market adoption for assets intended to be private & censorship resistant?- Bryan Miller: Served 2 US presidents. ex Sr. Counsel, US Dept of Energy. AQUARIAN GROUP political...2019-10-161h 23
The Tatiana Show!George Burke & Chandra Duggirala of Tides and Sunny Ray of UnoCoinYouTube video here! Topics include: -- Insurance through peer-to-peer and blockchain technology. -- Empowering the individual through free-market solutions. -- Bitcoin and the challenges of navigating regulations foreign and domestic. About the Guests: Chandra Duggirala and George Burke are the founders of Tides, a distributed network of peer-to-peer insurance, which puts the power of health back into your hands. With Tides network, all the functions of an insurance company are decentralized. Sunny is a cryptocurrency long-time activist and entrepreneur who has dabbled in multiple industries with different successful start-up companies. Founder...2018-04-121h 05
American Banker PodcastBreaking Banks: Why startups are hooked on initial coin offeringsICOs are relatively new and raise a host of regulatory questions, but fintech and other startups find them so appealing because they draw funding from beyond the venture capital world, explain blockchain providers George Burke and Chandra Duggirala and investors Kenzi Wang and David del Ser.2017-10-1053 min