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The Pirate PodRedefining Stability: An Interview with Resolv's Founder Ivan Ko on Next-Gen StablecoinsIn this episode of PiratePod, Keli Callaghan interviews Ivan Ko, founder of Resolv, discussing the evolving landscape of stablecoins and the innovative architecture of Resolv. Ivan shares his journey from traditional finance to the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, highlighting the gaps he identified in the stablecoin market and how Resolve aims to address them. Coming on the heels of a consistent wave of momentum in product and ecosystem growth, the conversation delves into the unique features of Resolve - including how the USR stablecoin works alongside the RLP protection layer, Resolv’s expansion via clusters, risk management strategies, and fu...
2025-11-1143 min
The Pirate PodDATs and the SOL Surge: A Converation with Defi Developent Corp's CEO Joseph OnoratiIn this episode of PiratePod, Keli Callaghan interviews Joseph Onorati from DeFi Development Corp, discussing the evolution and future of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs). With DFDV's stature as the best-performing US stock of 2025 so far, the chat explores the market potential, competitive strategies, and the role of DATs in ecosystem participation, particularly focusing on Solana. Joseph shares insights on innovations in capital raising, including preferred stocks and warrant dividends, and the importance of bridging traditional finance with DeFi. Joseph, with thirteen years of experience at exchanges, also shares how bullish he is on DATs and Solana - including bits...
2025-10-2726 min
The Pirate PodHypurrFi & Hyperliquid: Perpetuals, Lending & PokemonAndrew and Andy of HypurrFi join Keli Callaghan for a conversation on Hyperliquid, a L1 with a focus on retail and professional traders due to the fact that it is one of the most liquid venues for trading perpetuals - made possible with its high throughput and deep liquidity. HypurrFi is a prominent decentralized lending protocol native to Hyperliquid. With fast and organic growth in recent months, HypurrFi is a non-custodial borrow / lend platform with a front row seat to one of the faster growing communities in 2025. Topics covered in this session include: - Founder backgrounds
2025-09-2444 min
The Pirate PodMellow Protocol: Leading the Charge in Liquid StakingIn this episode of PiratePod, Colton Conley and Keli Callaghan chat with Nick from Mellow Protocol, a leading player in the DeFi space focusing on modular liquid staking. They discuss Nick's background, the evolution of the DeFi landscape, Mellow's innovative products, and the importance of institutional partnerships. The conversation highlights Mellow's unique vault architecture, risk management strategies, and future roadmap - with protocol growth accelerating amidst a more institutional and less chaotic landscape. Nick shares insights on Symbiotic and why Mellow is quite unique in the DeFi space today. Nick on X: https://x.com/s0xn1c...
2025-09-2220 min
The Pirate PodFrom DeFi to RWA: Centrifuge CEO Bhaji Illuminati on Scaling the Digital Asset EconomyBhaji Illuminati, the CEO of Centrifuge, joins the Pirate Pod to discuss the evolution and current state of Real World Assets (RWAs) and the maturation of the digital asset landscape. Bhaji shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in tokenization, the tailwinds of the regulatory landscape, institutional readiness and the technological innovations that Centrifuge is implementing. The discussion, held with Arrington Capital’s Keli Callaghan, also touches on recent events, announcements coming out of EthCC, the future of digital asset treasuries and the CFG token – all areas that are in growth mode as Bhaji taps into her CMO...
2025-07-1037 min
The Milk Road ShowCrypto Pulse Check: Pump.fun Token, ETH Treasury Strategy & VC Funding Trends w/ Keli CallaghanIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Keli Callaghan, early team member at Algorand and now partner at Arrington Capital, to break down the biggest trends shaping crypto markets right now. We dig into the $2.8B surge in crypto VC, the rise of ETH as a treasury asset, and the controversial Pump.fun token launch that some say could signal the end of memecoin mania.~~~~~📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in trading volume on Definitive:https://out.milkroad.com/Definitive2025Podcast🏦...
2025-07-0837 min
Proof-of-PRSeason 3 Episode 4: Importance of Founder Thought Leadership in Brand Strategy (ft. Keli Callaghan)On this episode of Proof-of-PR, Keli Callaghan, Partner at Arrington Capital, joins Kelley Weaver to discuss the importance of founder-led thought leadership in brand strategy. Keli covers topics such as thought leadership amongst founders, strategies for building communities, ways to make your brand stand out from the crowd and much more! To stay up-to-date on upcoming guests and news by following us on Twitter at @ProofOfPR. #ProofofPR #Podcast #Crypto ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Timestamps: 0:00 | Intro 1:00 | Who is Keli Callaghan? 4:50 | How has Crypto changed? 8:14 | Thought Leadership for Founders 11:13 | Community Building Strategies
2025-07-0336 min
The Pirate PodDecentralization in Media Economics: RillaIn this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Hal Smith Steves, co-founder of Rilla, a decentralized streaming infrastructure company. They discuss Hal's journey into the crypto space, the challenges faced by the streaming industry, and how Rilla aims to disrupt the current model by utilizing peer-to-peer technology. The conversation covers the market size for sports streaming, the need for change in media economics (ie: decentralized tech for cost reductions), and the potential for audience engagement and value redistribution. Hal shares insights on the technical advantages of Rilla's network, user accessibility, tokenomics, and future use cases beyond sports...
2025-05-1239 min
The Pirate PodBeyond the Proof: Advancing Decentralized Infrastructure with Zero Knowledge Proofs and NovaNetThis episode is all things Zero Knowledge Proofs in a deep dive with Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab from NovaNet who joined Keli Callaghan from Arrington Capital. NovaNet is the first full decentralized proving network, focused on making Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) portable and accessible for browsers, consumers devices and other constrained environments. Wyatt and Houman explore the intricacies of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), how they are advancing the decentralized space and current applications and future use cases. The conversation delves into the evolution of ZKPs, their potential to redefine interactions in various sectors, and the legal frameworks surrounding privacy-preserving p...
2025-04-2936 min
The Pirate PodDynamic State Sharding with Nischal ShettyIn this episode, Shardeum Founder Nischal Shetty chats with Keli Callaghan about a new smart contract platform that linearly scales using dynamic state sharding. Nischal shares his journey into the crypto space, the evolution of the crypto market in India, and the importance of community engagement and education in driving adoption. He discusses the unique features of Shardeum, including its user-friendly transaction model and plans for future growth, emphasizing the role of community and node operators in shaping the platform's success. With Shardeum’s MainNet launching coming up in early May, tokenomics, node operators, and the Indian market opportunity ar...
2025-04-2119 min
The Pirate PodStarting with Scale: Programmable Interoperability with AxelarIn this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Sergey Gorbunov, CEO of Interop Labs and co-founder of Axelar Protocol, discussing the evolution of blockchain interoperability, the needs of retail (seamless access) and institutions(increasing demand for interoperability), and the role of stablecoins - especially when it comes to the the impact of the regulatory landscape. Sergey explains how Axelar’s technology simplifies cross-chain communication and enhances user experiences, while also addressing decentralization and security. Axelar’s Interchain Token Service is providing significant value when it comes to multi-chain asset issuance (think improved wallet experiences) and the Axelar virt...
2025-03-1128 min
The Pirate PodThe Future of AI for Developers: Kluster.AiIn this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Julio Vieira, founder and CEO of Kluster.AI, a decentralized platform that enables developers to run and fine-tune large AI models using a global network of GPU providers. Julio shares his journey into the Web3 space, the challenges of GPU shortages, and how Cluster aims to provide cost-effective AI solutions through adaptive inference. The conversation explores various use cases, the importance of decentralization, and the future of AI in a decentralized world - including large scale inference at lower scale costs. TakeawaysKluster.Ai o...
2025-01-2833 min
The Pirate PodNifty Island: Transforming User Generated Content through Decentralized GamingIn this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Charles, the founder of Nifty Island, a blockchain-powered UGC gaming platform that allows players to create and customize their own game worlds. Charles shares his background in crypto and his vision for the future of gaming, emphasizing the trend of player-created content and the democratization of game development. He discusses the unique economic model of Nifty Island, its multi-chain integration, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation highlights the potential for Nifty Island to become a leading platform in the gaming industry, particularly in the realm of user-generated...
2024-12-3136 min
The Pirate PodA Smarter Future Through AI-Driven Contracts with GenLayerAlbert Castellana, cofounder of GenLayer (https://www.genlayer.com/), chats with Keli Callaghan about his company is revolutionizing smart contracts through the introduction of Intelligent Contracts that leverage AI for decision-making. Albert shares his background in crypto, the evolution of smart contracts, and the limitations of current systems. He discusses how Genlayer's unique architecture and the launch of the Intelligent Oracle aim to address these challenges, enabling more complex and subjective decision-making processes (including how natural language processing will come into play). The conversation also touches on the future applications of Genlayer, the importance of community engagement, and the...
2024-12-3039 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
Glitter LedgerAll time High's in all aspects of Life with Keli Callaghan, Chic Growth Officer at Arrington CapitalWhist I was manically refreshing my Crypto Fidelity page while smoking a joint praying for better spreads and a painless brazilian wax, it occurred to me that this new cycle will hit different. Alas I wager we will see less of the pitiful tech bros peddling nonsensical seasons of DeFi summers and meaningless phrases like interoperable metaverse masking their low confidence in newfound stoicism and Marcus Aurelius Bullshit- but of what is to come remains remarkably unknown. Deep in the confines of my own imagination, I still wonder, is it cool to Love Trump if my Bitcoin earnings...
2024-11-2248 min
The Pirate PodTitan Network: Leveraging Idle Resources for a Future Built on Decentralized Compute InfrastructureKonstantin Tkachuk chats with Keli Callaghan about the new startup he has recently co-founded: Titan Network, a new incentive layer for global idle resources. The Titan Network team has a vision for being the one-stop show for DePIN cloud services and joins the podcast to outline how they are making it a reality for people to take available resources they own and put them to work and be rewarded for it. Konstantin shares his unique background in Web3 and the evolution of Titan Network and how it is overcoming the barriers of entering the infrastructure system. The d...
2024-10-2143 min
The Pirate PodGlacis: Routers & Firewalls for Robust Cross-Chain Risk ManagementIn this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan sits down with Jacob, the founder of Glacis Labs, a company pioneering cross-chain communication to facilitate the seamless exchange of data. Jacob shares his journey into Web3 (via JP Morgan, Lido, Near, and more), the challenges faced in cross-chain messaging, and the security issues that arise from current systems - including those driven by fragmented liquidity. As our industry matures and billions are at risk, making sure those assets are protected and have enterprise grade uptime is critical. Glacis’ viewpoint is that security will move towards a more prominent focus an...
2024-09-1330 min
The Pirate PodSkyFire's Vision for the Financial Stack of the Future: Empowering AI AgentsIn this episode of the Pirate Pod, we sit down with Amir Sarhangi and Craig DeWitt from SkyFire, a payment network for AI agents to make autonomous transactions. The team sits down with Keli Callaghan as they announce their fundraise and what they plan to do as the main driver of a fundamental shift in how the internet and technology transacts. Having worked together previously (Ripple), Craig and Amir are well versed and knowledgeable in payments and talk at length about their new venture, SkyFire, which is building an entirely new category and envisions a world where transactions are...
2024-08-2132 min
Social Listening for CryptocurrencyLunarCRUSH Live! with AlgorandJoe and Jon go live with Algorand!
Come hang with the Algorand team as we discuss project details, community insights, social strategies, and answer your questions.
Keli Callaghan, Head of Marketing, Algorand, Inc.
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Addie Wagenknecht, Director of Ecosystem and Venture Development, Algorand Foundation
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Paul Riegle Head of Product, Algorand Inc.
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2021-02-0456 min
Blockchain Pro Podcast#32 - Keli CallaghanWelcome to Episode 31. In this episode, Adriana and Keli discuss the exceptional opportunity of building the marketing and communications strategy for Algorand and the amazing community forming around the project. We also talked about some of the things on their roadmap, as well as tips for marketers wishing to work in crypto. Lean in, Keli talks fast. We packed heaps in 25 mins.
Algorand's Ambassador Program
https://community.algorand.org/ambassadors/
Keli's Bio
Keli, a results-driven marketer, leads all aspects of marketing at Algorand. She joined Algorand from Avid, where she was responsible for global customer engagement strategies, field marketing teams...
2020-11-1526 min