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The DCo PodcastEP 42 — Avoiding the Hidden Tax of DeFi with Nikita from BarterSwapWhat actually happens after you hit “swap”?In this episode, Saurabh is joined by Nikita Ovchinnik, founder of BarterSwap, to break down the mechanics of routing, MEV, solvers, and the invisible infrastructure that powers billions in DeFi volume.They explore:– Why AMMs leak value and how orderbooks are making a comeback– The role of solvers, searchers, and market makers in intent-based trading– How MEV is created, who captures it, and whether it can ever be eradicated– BarterSwap’s new product, Superposition — liquidity without TVL– Why most liquidity providers lose money, and what alternatives could work better– Expansion...2025-06-0546 min
The DCo PodcastEP 41 — Inside Dune with Mats OlsenMost discussions about crypto UX revolve around decentralisation and ease of use. Mats Olson, co-founder and CTO of Dune, dives deeper into the overlooked importance of real-time data infrastructure. Mats explains why blockchains, built as write-optimised databases, make data retrieval challenging and how Dune is solving this critical problem.We explore:• Why Dune’s community-driven approach to analytics succeeded without incentives• The pragmatic trade-offs between decentralisation and usability• How their latest product, SIM, provides real-time cross-chain data• What separates crypto teams that thrive from those that struggle with data strategyCh...2025-05-2743 min
The DCo PodcastEP 40 — Exploring DeFi, AI Agents, and the Future of On-Chain Forecasting with James RossForecasting and prediction tools are missing links in DeFi and Mode Network is trying to fill that gap.In this episode, James Ross (co-founder of Mode and Synthdata) talks about building smarter forecasting systems for DeFi. We dig into how Mode is using BitTensor’s decentralised AI network to power real-time risk analysis, how agents could drive most on-chain activity in the future, and why better decision-making tools are critical for DeFi’s next evolution.We also cover:• Why forecasting short-term volatility matters• How Synthdata's subnet incentivises accurate predictions• The behavi...2025-04-2944 min
The DCo PodcastEp 39 — Aggregating the Trillion Dollar Stablecoin Market with Ryne and JayStablecoins are crypto’s biggest product-market fit—$230B and growing. But the pipes that move them? Broken.In this episode, Saurabh speaks with Jay Kurahashi-Sofue (CMO) and Ryne Sachs (CEO) of Eco, who are building something surprisingly rare in crypto: infrastructure that actually works. Not another stablecoin—but a liquidity layer that coordinates capital intelligently across chains.We dive into:• Fragmented across venues and pools• How Eco’s “crowd liquidity” model lets users earn yield without impermanent loss• Eco's GTM and incentive mechanisms🎙️ Guests:Ryne Saxe – CEO, Eco Inc.2025-04-2347 min
The DCo PodcastEP 38 — How to Fix DeFi with Andre CronjeFrom regulatory battles that forced him out of DeFi, to the conviction that drew him back, Andre opens up about the unseen cost of innovation in a space that now rewards safety over experimentation.This isn’t a retrospective of Yearn or a breakdown of his past projects. It’s a look at why composability collapsed, how decentralisation became a UX burden, and why most builders today are creating walled gardens instead of primitives.We explore:• The psychological and legal toll of building in public• Why upgradability killed trust and composability in DeFi2025-04-1546 min
The DCo PodcastMarkets, Manipulation & the Myth of Decentralisation with Jose SanchezRecorded just before the market was hit by tariff chaos, this episode captures a rare quiet moment—and uses it to unpack the deeper mechanics of how crypto actually works.From the Hyperliquid–JELLY saga to the evolving reality of intents, solvers, and Ethereum’s fragmentation, Jose brings sharp, grounded perspective without the fluff.This isn’t a polished panel or pitch deck walkthrough. It’s a low-pressure, free-flowing conversation that cuts through the noise—from Solana’s competitive shift to stablecoin strategies and the quiet rise of Pendle. This is a public episode...2025-04-0830 min
The DCo PodcastEP 37 — Building Useful AI on Crypto Rails with EjaazIn this episode, Ejaaz joins Saurabh to explore what it really takes to build usable, decentralized AI tools on crypto rails.We break down the AI x Crypto stack from first principles: – Why fragmented compute networks haven’t worked (and what might change that) – How AI agents are reshaping crypto UX – Why open-sourcing everything could backfire in an alpha-driven world – Who the actual users of crypto-AI might be—and why they’re likely not crypto-nativeWe also discuss why product-led growth beats token-first strategies in the long run, and how to think clearly when everything—from apps to inf...2025-04-021h 03
The DCo PodcastEP 36 — Beyond Four-Year Market Cycles with Will ClementeWe break down why the familiar crypto playbook no longer applies. We explore the death of predictable Bitcoin cycles, how macroeconomic shifts under Trump's administration are reshaping markets, and why stablecoins like USDC could soon dominate finance. Will shares his disciplined strategy—separating long-term conviction from short-term trades—and why crypto, in his words, remains 'the purest form of capitalism.' Tune in for a grounded, insightful take on navigating today's evolving crypto landscape.00:00 Will's Journey04:19 From Trading Sneakers to Bitcoin and Market Analysis06:20 Market Dynamics and Economic Influences15:52 Investing in Private Deals2025-03-251h 02
The DCo PodcastEP 35 — AI Traders, Swarms, and Surviving the Bear Market with ShawIn a space where information is the ultimate edge, how do the best traders and builders stay ahead?Shaw from elizaOS returns to the podcast to break down the harsh realities of crypto trading, AI-driven investing, and building through market cycles. We explore:•The information edge in crypto: Why the best traders aren’t chart readers but those closest to deal flow.• AI trading agents: Overhyped? Why LLMs struggle with time-series data and where AI can actually add value.• Swarms over super AIs: The case for specialized AI agents instead of one-size...2025-03-111h 15
The DCo PodcastEp 34 — How to Bring Institutional DeFi Trading to Retail with Jai PrasadWe discuss Jai's journey from leading blockchain integration at Coinbase to founding DefinitiveFi, and how the platform grew from $20-30M to nine-figure monthly volumes.Jai explains the key innovations needed for mainstream DeFi adoption - gas abstraction, chain abstraction, and account abstraction - and how advanced order types like TWAPs allow large trades without moving markets. The conversation explores compliance challenges for institutions in DeFi, the intersection of AI and crypto, and token design philosophy.We also touch on DefinitiveFi's future plans, including expanding beyond spot trading to perps and yield strategies. 2025-02-2750 min
The DCo PodcastEp 33 — Scaling the Ethereum Civilisation with Brother BingEthereum scaling has been an uphill battle. We’ve built rollups, fragmented liquidity, and pushed execution limits—but have we really solved the problem? Instead of patching Ethereum’s existing framework, MegaETH has rewritten the Ethereum data structure from scratch, eliminating bottlenecks and achieving millisecond block times. The implications? Possibility of on-chain high-frequency trading, real-time gaming, instant micropayments, and an entirely new breed of decentralised applications.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:11 Journey Towards Starting MegaETH06:43 The White Paper11:12 Consensus Mechanisms and Performance Challenges15:09 Security and Censorship Resistance in MegaETH19:03 Use Cases2025-02-1950 min
The DCo PodcastEp 32 — Bitcoin Mining Economics with Nick HansenBitcoin mining is a delicate balance between mathematical certainty and real-world volatility. In this episode, Nick Hansen, CEO of Luxor, breaks down the evolution of mining—from hardware cycles to energy markets, hashrate futures, and Bitcoin’s shrinking block subsidy. We also discuss miners' role in stabilising power grids and the contentious debate over Bitcoin fees. Tune in to understand the future of mining and what happens when the last Bitcoin is mined.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:41 Nick’s Journey From Dirt Biking to Bitcoin Mining08:01 The Evolution of Luxor Mining and Its Servic...2025-02-0448 min
The DCo PodcastEp 31 - Web3 Marketing Playbook with Phin from AbstractWeb3 marketing has a retention problem. Too many projects chase mindshare, but few know how to build communities that last. In this episode, Phin, lead marketer at Abstract, shares his journey from Web2 to Web3 and unpacks why most crypto marketing playbooks are fundamentally flawed.We explore why engagement farming isn’t enough, why crypto products should compete in the mainstream, and how Abstract is rethinking consumer crypto by making Web3 seamless.If you’re a founder or marketer looking to cut through the noise and build something real, this episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 Intr...2025-01-3046 min
The DCo PodcastEp 30- The Encrypted Supercomputer with Yannik from ArciumIn this episode, Yannik Schrade, CEO of Arcium, explains how they're building an encrypted supercomputer to bring privacy to both Web2 and Web3. We explore:• The journey from creating one of the world's most downloaded iPad apps to building privacy infrastructure• Why current privacy solutions like trusted hardware and zero-knowledge proofs aren't enough• How Arcium achieves efficient private computation through pre-computed multiplications and oblivious data structures• The future of private AI - from confidential training to trustless inference• Why privacy should be infrastructure, not a product• The path to brin...2025-01-211h 04
The DCo PodcastEp 29 - Kyle Samani on Why Bitcoin as Digital Gold Might Be a MythWhat if the popular belief that Bitcoin is "digital gold" is holding crypto back? Kyle Samani, Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital, unpacks why this analogy might be misleading and argues that utility—not nostalgia—will define the future of digital assets.We trace Multicoin’s evolution, from its early experiments to backing Solana when it was dismissed by many. Kyle shares insights into the power of first-principles thinking, why they pivoted away from Bitcoin and Ethereum, and how to identify protocols that solve real problems.Whether you’re an investor, founder, or curious observer, this episode...2025-01-0853 min
The DCo PodcastEp 28- From Mixing Music to Teaching Computers to TradeShaw's journey from mixing bands in NYC clubs to creating AI16Z reflects the unexpected ways innovation emerges in crypto. What began as a way to help developers access better trading strategies has evolved into an AI-driven DAO managing $21M in treasury funds, with their agent "AI Marc" making investment decisions by evaluating community members' trading suggestions through a "Virtual Marketplace of Trust."The key breakthrough came from solving what Shaw calls the "social agent loop" - teaching AI to engage naturally on social platforms rather than through traditional interfaces. Their open-source Eliza framework, now used by...2024-12-171h 14
The DCo PodcastEp 27- Infrastructure, Empathy, and Grit Brandon Kumar of Layer3 joined us for a founder series. Who better than a founder to ask fellow operators what it takes to build companies? This is episode one of many to come. Let’s go.Running a successful crypto company takes more than technical know-how; it requires understanding the human elements that bring an organisation to life. In the first episode of our operator-to-operator series, I explored this with Matt Katz from Caldera and my co-host Brandon from Layer3.What makes this conversation unique is the look behind the scenes at Caldera. Matt's journey fr...2024-12-0647 min
The DCo PodcastEp 26 - Bridgeless FutureFed up with missed opportunities because your crypto is scattered across different chains? In this episode, Vaibhav Chellani, co-founder of Socket, shares his vision for a future where blockchain fragmentation is no longer a barrier.From pioneering ZK rollups before they were mainstream to building Socket, Vaibhav tackles the big issues facing crypto today. We discuss why bridge aggregation isn't the solution, how AI agents could soon make on-chain trades seamless, and why the real conversation isn’t about appchains vs general-purpose chains, but about who controls the state.Socket is on a mission to ma...2024-11-281h 00
The DCo PodcastEp 25 - On Building in Crypto and Death of Easy MoneyLarry Cermak, CEO of The Block, joined us for a frank conversation about crypto's evolution. He played around with BTC to buy NBA accounts to watch basketball and got hooked on understanding how it all worked. Later, he turned down Binance and missed ~300x gains on BNB. Fast forward to 2023, and he was handling layoffs and M&A as the CEO of the leading research and news company in the industry. Larry's journey mirrors crypto's maturation.In this episode, we get real about:- Why running a crypto project in 2024 is "pure suffering"...2024-11-201h 10
The DCo PodcastEp 24 - While Others Chased JPEGs, We Made Bitcoin MoveFresh from hitting $18M in daily volume, Chainflip CEO Simon Harman delivers a masterclass in building crypto infrastructure. In this raw, technical conversation, he dismantles popular narratives around Bitcoin L2s and reveals what it actually takes to move BTC across chains.After spending 4 years solving complex cryptographic challenges while others made millions from JPEGs, Simon shares hard-earned insights about building real utility in crypto. From battling with validator communications to reimagining market design, this episode is a deep dive into the unglamorous work of building cross-chain infrastructure. This is a public episode. If...2024-11-151h 12
Wealth Waves DailyThe Great Value Migration: Gorilla Companies, Octopus Effect & Finding India's Next Tech Giants (ft. Utpal Sheth, Amit Deshpande, Saurabh Mukherjea)In this transformative episode, we explore the revolutionary shift happening in India's economy as women step into unprecedented economic power. Drawing from insights shared by leading investors Utpal Sheth and Saurabh Mukherjea, we dive deep into how women are reshaping India's investment and consumption landscape at a pace that's 10x faster than their male counterparts. From the surge in female workforce participation to the dramatic evolution in household financial decision-making, this episode uncovers why this demographic shift represents one of the most compelling investment opportunities of our time.
Whether you're an investor looking to capitalize on this...2024-10-2614 min
The DCo PodcastEp 23 - Basketball to blockchainsMika Honkasalo's path from basketball analytics to crypto is anything but ordinary. During DeFi summer, his liquidity mining calculator became a yield farmer's essential tool, kickstarting his deep dive into DeFi's intricacies.Our conversation revisits Mika's insights on Solana's transaction dynamics, sparking an Ethereum vs Solana debate. While Ethereum's L2s focus on boosting throughput, Solana aims to slash latency, potentially revolutionizing finance.Mika challenges us to rethink Ethereum: Is it money or a business? This perspective shift dramatically impacts how we view L2 fragmentation and fee capture.Introducing the concept of "concentric...2024-10-161h 03
The DCo PodcastEp-22 - Human Coordination EnginesSreeram Kannan from EigenLayer joins us to discuss the evolution of human coordination mechanisms and the role blockchains play in their transformation. In this first episode since the token’s release, he discusses what attracted him to the industry, the challenges in bootstrapping trust and how AVSs play a role within it. According to Sreeram, societies evolve with their systems of forming commitments. Gold, legislation and economic policy in global monetary systems are built around commitments. But how do you scale that to the size of the internet? This is what Sreeram discusses in today’s episode. Tune in for...2024-10-011h 24
The DCo PodcastEp 21 - On Navigating Crypto Cynicism, Liquid Ventures, and DeFi’s EvolutionIn this episode of the DCO Podcast, we sit down with Arthur Cheong, founder of Defiance Capital. We explore the concept explore the contrast between liquid and venture investments in crypto. With venture capitalists fiercely competing for private deals and driving up valuations before projects go public, the less crowded liquid markets often offer a smarter and more flexible option. Arthur shares how he navigates these opportunities and touches on the unique advantages of investing in Asia. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2024-09-171h 07
The DCo PodcastEp 20 - On FHE, Zama, and New Internet StandardBefore we begin…Sid and I are sorting out our schedules for Token2049 in Singapore. I’ll also be on a panel at Breakpoint. We’re excited to connect with researchers and founders working on the cutting edge. If you’re around, respond to this email and drop us a line. We’d love to meet up in person. JoelHello! In this episode of the DCO Podcast, Rand Hindi, CEO and co-founder of Zama, presents a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative power of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and its potential to revolutionise the future of privacy, blockchain...2024-09-1041 min
The DCo PodcastEp 19 - Building from first principlesIn this episode, Pacman, founder of Blur and Blast, explores the evolution of NFT marketplaces and Layer 2 solutions in crypto. He begins by reflecting on his startup journey, including his early days at Teespring and launching Namebase. Pacman shares how Blur, launched in 2022, quickly rose to prominence by catering to high-volume traders. It filled a gap left by platforms like OpenSea, which focused more on retail consumers. We also discuss the current state of the market and how lessons from Blur are shaping the development of Blast. Despite the market's quieter phase, Pacman suggests that the foundation...2024-08-2948 min
The DCo PodcastEp 18 - On The Evolution of VC in Web3Hello!In the latest episode, we dive deep into the mind of Tomasz Tunguz. He is a venture capitalist who’s been in the game for over 15 years. As a General Partner at Theory Ventures and former Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures, Tomasz has witnessed the evolution of venture capital firsthand. From his early days at Google trying to monetise social media to his current focus on data-driven investments - Tomasz offers a zoomed-out and nuanced perspective on the industry.He shared insights that resonated deeply with me over our conversation. His key idea? That th...2024-08-2057 min
The DCo PodcastEp 17 - Building businesses on BitcoinWe are joined by Matt Luongo from Thesis for today’s issue. Thesis is a Bitcoin oriented venture studio that is behind the likes of Fold, Acre and tBTC. Our episode, recorded last week, is an unfiltered look into the world of Bitcoin from someone who’s seen it all from the ground up.We explore the projects that Matt’s team at Thesis is spearheading, like tBTC or Threshold Network, Mezo, and Acre—all designed to expand Bitcoin’s utility while staying true to its core principles. Matt’s laser focus on user needs over technical jargon offer...2024-08-141h 01
The DCo PodcastEp 16 - On making decentralised governance more accessibleBefore we begin… Last week, we announced the launch of DCo.build. As our publication grew, it was time to create a single hub for founders looking to collaborate with us on advisory, distribution and go-to-market strategies. The newsletter will continue to be the place where we showcase our research. DCo.build, will be where we put it to practice through our portfolio of companies. If you are an early-stage operator or a pre-token founder, make sure to reach out. Hey there! Last week, we wrote about how one of Compound's members raided its...2024-08-0648 min
The DCo PodcastEp 15 - What intersubjectivity is, the future and risks of AVS's with Robert Drost head of EigenLayer FoundationRobert Drost is the CEO of @eigenfoundation, research partner at Ethereal Ventures and the former head of R&D at ConsenSys. Prior to jumping into crypto, he was an accomplished engineer with a 159 patents to his name.Our conversation delves into▪ Parallels between Web2 and Web3 infrastructure development▪ Issues in Web2 that are the biggest opportunities in Web3▪ What EigenLayer unlocks and the value it brings▪ How restaking to revolutionises blockchain economics▪ Why intersubjectivity might be the key to decentralised governanceTune in to our latest episode for some deep insights on the evolution of internet i...2024-07-301h 27
The DCo PodcastEp 14 - Antonio García Martínez from SpindlHave you ever made an impulse purchase on Instagram? Our guest today may have a role to play in it. Antonio García Martínez was part of the team that helped Facebook build its ad engine.He is also the author of Chaos Monkeys—a beautiful memoir of how the startup ecosystem used to be in the early 2010s and what it took to survive it. He was also a former advisor to Twitter.Antonio’s latest startup, Spindl, helps Web3 native firms attribute users to their traffic sources. Think of it as a Web3 n...2024-07-091h 02
The DCo PodcastEp 13 - Gin Chao from NLHGin Chao from No Limit Holdings joins us today to draw parallels with the evolution of the web and the state of crypto. No Limit Holdings is a venture investment firm that was early to back the likes of Ethena (now valued at $7.5 Billion) and Wynd. Gin's journey into crypto started a decade back with a poker game involving CZ. Prior to starting No Limit Holdings, he was the Chief Strategy Officer at Binance. His core focus areas were venture investments and corporate development. He has been on the board of Binance US, for a little over three years.2024-07-021h 15
The DCo PodcastEp 12 - Mike Silagadze from EtherFiToday, we’re joined by Mike Silagadze, the CEO and founder of EtherFi. Before EtherFi, he was the founder and CEO of Top Hat, a dynamic courseware company for educators. He scaled that to over 500 employees and $60 million in revenue before switching his focus to crypto.Mike was also early to Bitcoin. His first Bitcoin purchase was at 80 cents in 2011, and he has been closely following the space ever since.Our conversation delves into the waters of the liquid restaking landscape, discussing the value and risks associated with it. We uncover the genesis and evolution of...2024-06-2530 min
The DCo PodcastTN Lee from Pendle FinanceSend us a Text Message.Pendl'es current TVL is at $6 billion. A roughly 30x increase year to date. Its market cap has also quadrupled in this period. This seemingly overnight success is the result of three years of preparation, experimentation, and relentless commitment to finding the perfect product market fit. TN Lee - Pendle’s co-founder joins us as our guest for today's episode.He shares how Pendle navigated the challenges of the crypto winter and emerged stronger.Launching in 2021, TN leveraged his experience from co-founding Kyber in 2017. He focused on building a t...2024-06-0541 min
The DCo PodcastPrasanna Sankar from 0xPPLToday, we are joined by one of our portfolio founders, Prasanna Sankar. We have been huge fans and investors in what he has been building with 0xppl. The product helps users know what their friends are doing on-chain. Think of it as Facebook, but for user wallets. Prior to founding 0xppl, Prasanna was involved with building Rippling - a company currently valued at $10 billion. He has been building consumer social products since the early 2010s and brings a wealth of knowledge around what it takes to go 0 to 1. We discuss why optimists win in markets, how philosophy h...2024-05-281h 43The DCo PodcastPrasanna Sankar from 0xPPLSend us a Text Message.Today, we are joined by one of our portfolio founders, Prasanna Sankar. We have been huge fans and investors in what he has been building with 0xppl. The product helps users know what their friends are doing on-chain. Think of it as Facebook, but for user wallets. Prior to founding 0xppl, Prasanna was involved with building Rippling - a company currently valued at $10 billion. He has been building consumer social products since the early 2010s and brings a wealth of knowledge around what it takes to go 0 t...2024-05-281h 43
The DCo PodcastPodcast Episode: Keone From MonadMonad was in the news in April 2024 for raising a little over $225 million. As of publishing, it is the largest venture round round in crypto for the year. But what even justifies that amount of money going into a new network? Why is it even needed?Our latest episode is an hour long conversation with Keone Hon. Prior to building Monad, he spent a decade as a quant working on high frequency trading strategies. He and his crew, have been building a blockchain from the ground up, with the intention of supporting large-scale financial markets. What would that take? A...2024-05-2352 minThe DCo PodcastKeone Hon from MonadSend us a Text Message.Monad was in the news in April 2024 for raising a little over $225 million. As of publishing, it is the largest venture round round in crypto for the year. But what even justifies that amount of money going into a new network? Why is it even needed?Our latest episode is an hour long conversation with Keone Hon. Prior to building Monad, he spent a decade as a quant working on high frequency trading strategies. He and his crew, have been building a blockchain from the ground up, with the intention...2024-05-2152 min
The DCo PodcastSanket Shah from PolygonHow do you scale as an employee alongside a network that is on its way to a multi-billion dollar valuation? What does it take to go from being an intern to Head of Strategy at a network that has acquired some of the most talented people in Web3? Sankset Shah may have the answers. In today’s episode, he joins us to discuss his journey over the years with Polygon Network. Early on, he had joined in a part-time capacity while juggling the needs of a startup and B-School. In his own words, he “focused where the fire was”. That fo...2024-05-071h 00The DCo PodcastSanket Shah from PolygonSend us a Text Message.How do you scale as an employee alongside a network that is on its way to a multi-billion dollar valuation? What does it take to go from being an intern to Head of Strategy at a network that has acquired some of the most talented people in Web3? Sankset Shah may have the answers. In today’s episode, he joins us to discuss his journey over the years with Polygon Network. Early on, he had joined in a part-time capacity while juggling the needs of a startup and B-School. In...2024-05-061h 00
The DCo PodcastPodcast Episode : Austin from AnagramOur guest for the episode is Austin Adams from Anagram . We discuss the reasons for Solana’s congestion, fixes that have already gone live, and other measures in the works that will further alleviate the problem. We also discuss the highly anticipated Firedancer client and the state of L2s on Solana. Austin also helps us keep up to speed on the developments of ZK projects on Solana. This is a technical discussion. If you’re new to the Solana ecosystem, we recommend reading our past articles on Solana to get adequate context. 1. The Solana Ecosyst...2024-04-221h 04The DCo PodcastAustin Adams from AnagramSend us a Text Message.Over the last few quarters, Solana has become the preferred network to trade meme assets, tinker with DeFi and own NFTs. If you have used Solana over the past month, you have likely experienced dropped transactions. This can be frustrating for users and developers and a threat to Solana’s progress. In our quest to understand these performance issues better, we wanted to chat with someone who operates in the weeds of Solana.Our guest for the episode is Austin Adams from Anagram - a crypto inv...2024-04-221h 04
The DCo PodcastPodcast Episode : Sunny from OsmosisSunny Aggarwal from Osmosis labs joins us in this episode to discuss the emergence of L2s, meme-assets, and the future of shared security. Sunny was an early member of the team behind Cosmos and is currently a co-founder of Osmosis labs. He joins us to share how his career has evolved over the past three cycles, what he has learned along the way, and a few contrarian stances on where the market is headed. His takes are backed with substance that comes from operating deep in the industry. Stream for lessons from one of the best in our i...2024-04-1249 minThe DCo PodcastSunny Aggarwal from OsmosisSend us a Text Message.Sunny Aggarwal from Osmosis joins us in this episode to discuss the emergence of L2s, meme-assets, and the future of shared security. Sunny was an early member of the team behind Cosmos and is currently a co-founder of Osmosis, a leading dex. He joins us to share how his career has evolved over the past three cycles, what he has learned along the way, and a few contrarian stances on where the market is headed. His takes are backed with substance that comes from operating deep in the industry. S...2024-04-1249 min
The DCo PodcastPodcast Episode: Vishwa from Anera LabsToday, we are joined by Vishwa from Anera Labs. From setting up a fund of funds to running a fintech company and using ChatGPT to enter crypto hackathons - this is a unique tale. One that captures the soul and spirit of crypto. He joins us today to explain the emerging market for intents and the role they would play for UX in the years to come. Along the way, he breaks down the economics of MEV, why founders should build goodwill while going from zero to one, and the importance of market-makers in DeFi. Listen for some rich c...2024-04-051h 10The DCo PodcastVishwa from Anera LabsSend us a Text Message.Today, we are joined by Vishwa from Anera Labs. From setting up a fund of funds to running a fintech company and using ChatGPT to enter crypto hackathons - this is a unique tale. One that captures the soul and spirit of crypto. He joins us today to explain the emerging market for intents and the role they would play for UX in the years to come. Along the way, he breaks down the economics of MEV, why founders should build goodwill while going from zero to one, and the i...2024-04-031h 10
The DCo PodcastPodcast Episode: Arjun from LiFiHello,We are joined by Arjun Chand from LiFi today to discuss all things bridges. They have grown into an ecosystem handling close to $20 billion today. As the number of blockchain ecosystems increase, bridges will become crucial infrastructure enabling the movement of money between them. LiFi is a dominant player facilitating SDKs for developers looking to embed bridges in their applications. Think of them as tooling that helps developers make their applications function across chains.Arjun joins us to explain how bridges work, the challenges with maintaining them and the trade-offs involved in developing bridges f...2024-03-2937 minThe DCo PodcastPodcast Episode: Arjun from LiFiSend us a Text Message.Blockchain bridges today handle about $20 billion in TVL. They are crucial infrastructure for the realisation of a multi-chain economy. We are joined by Arjun - a researcher from LiFi in today's episode. LiFi offers integrations that help developers make their products multi-chain ready. Arjun breaks down the challenges of running bridges, their business models and how aggregation theory applies to the product category. Listen for context on one of the fastest growing sectors in Web3. 2024-03-2837 min
The DCo PodcastPodcast Episode: Ivangbi from LobsterDAOHey there,There’s too much information and too little time to process it. Being terminally online is the price you pay to stay on top of research from Substack, Twitter, Medium, Discord and Reddit. That is not a good way to build one’s life.Kaito helps reduce the noise and get’s you straight to what you need. The product parses information across sources so you can spend more time reading and less time scrolling. They also offer real-time sentiment analysis of assets to gauge what is trending in a narrative market. We use th...2024-03-221h 22
The DCo PodcastDiving Into DeFi with IvangbiSend us a Text Message.In this podcast episode featuring Ivangbi from LobsterDAO, we delve into the world of crypto communities and the challenges of scaling them. Ivangbi, a former lawyer turned crypto community leader, shares his wealth of experience navigating market cycles and building successful communities from scratch. Throughout the conversation, he offers valuable insights on the importance of timing narratives in the crypto space, and the merits of investing in public equities versus startups by drawing from his years of experience working with early-stage startups. We also explore the nitty-gritty of building and s...2024-02-181h 22
The DCo PodcastThe Gaming IssueWe have a podcast and a long-form in this issue. First, we begin with a conversation with Anirudh Pandita from Loco.gg, one of India's leading game streaming platforms. We then go into a long-form written with an abundance of inputs from Ishan of Glip.gg. Tune in for insights on the evolution of the gaming landscape in India and the challenges with building a Web3 native gaming platform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.decentralised.co2023-12-011h 03The DCo PodcastGaming Deep Dive with Anirudh PanditaSend us a Text Message.In today's episode, we are joined by Anirudh Pandita from Loco. He is the founder of Pocket Aces, a digital media company that attracts some 700 million views on its videos each month. A few weeks prior to us recording our podcast, it was partly acquired. He has also been building Loco, a streaming platform oriented towards gamers in India.The conversation is rich with context on the evolution of India’s gaming landscape, the factors that contributed to it and the unit economics of building in emerging markets. Tune in for a...2023-11-021h 03
The DCo PodcastA New MediumHey there!I'll keep this one short. Decentralised.co's core mission has been to surface the best stories in Web3. We have been perfecting our stories with text as a medium for the past few months. You may have noticed us improving our visuals, expanding the breadth of topics and looking towards the niche, esoteric use cases very few writers cover. Today, we are expanding towards podcasts to further that mission.Starting today, some of our stories will come linked with podcasts attached to them. These will be conversations with operators and investors within Web3...2023-10-1950 min
Vantage Influencers PodcastThe Science Of Employee RecognitionThe fascinating science of employee recognition has been the subject of our insightful podcast discussion, delving deep into the psychology behind it and the profound relationship between recognition and well-being. We have meticulously examined the contrasting effects of peer and supervisor recognition and the captivating ways in which recognition impacts employee motivation and engagement. In this podcast, let's discuss this more with our guest speaker, Saurabh Deshpande, Director - Centre for People & Culture in Vantage Circle, a Global Employee Engagement Platform.2023-05-1229 min
Raoul Pal: The Journey ManHow To Make Ethereum for the PeopleEthereum gas fees are high. Unless costs of using the network can be controlled, the dream of an open and user-owned internet is a fantasy. Are layer 2 scaling solutions the answer? Andrew Cahill and Saurabh Deshpande of The Block join Real Vision's Ash Bennington to discuss their recent research report on what could be the key to widespread adoption. Ethereum has made major strides in the past few years, settling trillions of dollars’ worth of transactions, comparable to Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal. But the network is too expensive for the average user. The way Cahill sees it, Ethereum is st...2022-05-3112 min
On The Brink with Castle IslandAndrew Cahill and Saurabh Deshpande (The Block) on Ethereum L2 ScalingAndrew Cahill and Saurabh Deshpande of The Block join the show. In this episode we discuss: The Ethereum L2 ecosystem The varying scaling solutions and views on the communities with traction Views on native tokens being launched on these platforms in 2022 Optimistic rollups ZK rollups Learn more by reading the report, “Layer-2 Scaling Solutions: A Framework for Comparison” 2022-05-3125 min
Ophthalmology and Beyond-The MOS podcastEpisode 3- 1st Journal Club MeetingThis podcast is a recording of the 1st Journal Club Meeting held on 24.11.2021. The article discussed was 'Incidence of incision related descemet membrane detachment using phacoemulsification with trapezoid vs conventional 2.2 mm clear corneal incision: A randomized clinical trial by Yizhi Li et al published in JAMA Ophthalmology, October 14, 2021. The discussant was Dr Sanjana Chipre, 3rd PG resident, JJ Hospital, Mumbai. The expert panelist were Dr Sangeeta Wagh, Pune, Dr Saurabh Patwardhan, Sangli, Dr Anagha Heroor, Dombivili, Dr Sabysachi Sengupta, Mumbai and Dr Manindar Sethia, Mumbai. The meeting co-ordinators were Dr Sumeet Lahane, Mumbai, Dr Parul Deshpande, Mumbai and Dr...2022-01-0159 min
Data Engineering PodcastA View From The Round Table Of Gartner's Cool VendorsSummary
Gartner analysts are tasked with identifying promising companies each year that are making an impact in their respective categories. For businesses that are working in the data management and analytics space they recognized the efforts of Timbr.ai, Soda Data, Nexla, and Tada. In this episode the founders and leaders of each of these organizations share their perspective on the current state of the market, and the challenges facing businesses and data professionals today.
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