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WuBlockchain PodcastBybit CEO Ben Year-End Keynote: 1010 Review and 2026 RoadmapIn this keynote address, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou reviews the rapid development of the global crypto industry in 2025 and systematically outlines Bybit's strategic transition from a "crypto exchange" to a "comprehensive financial platform." He notes that clearer regulatory frameworks, increasing institutional participation, and the growth of stablecoins and real-world assets (RWA) are collectively driving crypto assets into a broader mainstream financial system.During the speech, Ben also reflects in detail on the market turmoil of October 10 (10.10), analyzing its impact on market liquidity and trading infrastructure. He revisits key issues exposed by the event, including liquidation mechanisms, mark...
2026-02-0444 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-50 dao5: Building a People-First Crypto Venture and DAOIn this episode, Tekin Salimi, founder of dao5, discusses his transition from traditional crypto venture capital to building dao5, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). He reflects on the challenges and opportunities in the crypto space, shares insights on DAOs, venture funding, and the intersection of blockchain technology with AI, and explores the evolving crypto ecosystem in the wake of 2024 market shifts.Tekin Salimi outlines his journey from Polychain Capital to founding dao5 in 2022, where he focused on creating a unique investment fund model with a strong emphasis on adaptability. His approach in dao5 differs from traditional venture...
2026-02-0234 min
WuBlockchain PodcastCZ AMA: The Era of Overnight Crypto Riches Is OverIn a January 31 AMA, CZ said Binance’s core strategy today is compliance, stability, and long-term survival, rather than rapid expansion or chasing every new trend. In the current regulatory and industry environment, he stressed that lasting longer matters more than growing bigger. Binance is prioritizing sustainability over short-term scale. Strong regulation, in his view, is a structural trend in crypto—not a temporary phase—and Binance’s approach is to adapt to regulation, not fight it, with different compliance strategies across jurisdictions.CZ also said the get-rich-quick era is over. Crypto is no longer a market driven b...
2026-02-0136 min
WuBlockchain PodcastCZ's Remarks: "I Would Like to Offend Traditional Banks"At the 2026 Davos Forum's *New Era for Finance* roundtable, leading figures in the financial sector from various regions gathered to discuss how technological innovations are reshaping global finance, with a particular focus on the role of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and artificial intelligence in payments and financial transactions. Below is an excerpt of Binance founder CZ's remarks.CZ believes that while the payments sector still faces challenges, the integration of traditional payment methods with cryptocurrency will drive significant growth in the future. He also expressed concerns about the risks associated with Bitcoin payments, Memecoins, and traditional banks, citing their...
2026-01-2316 min
WuBlockchain PodcastETHPanda with Tomasz Stanczak: Nethermind to Ethereum FoundIn this episode of ETHPanda, Tomasz Stanczak, Co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, shares his journey from traditional finance to Ethereum core development. He explains how he founded Nethermind from scratch and became a driving force behind the Ethereum core protocol. Tomasz discusses the challenges he faced, including resource constraints and fundraising. He also provides insight into the future direction of the Ethereum protocol, particularly the integration of Agentic AI with ETH, and how standards like ERC-8004 are driving the adoption of AI agents on Ethereum. Additionally, he covers the interoperability of Layer 2 solutions and the Ethereum community's development...
2026-01-0157 min
WuBlockchain PodcastCZ's 2025 Year-End AMA: Priorities, Stablecoins & MoreIn this BNB Chain 2025 Year-End AMA, CZ reflects on a year that marked a turning point both for him personally and for the broader crypto industry. He talks about how life changed after receiving a pardon, and how his focus has shifted toward education, early-stage investing, ecosystem mentorship, and advising governments on crypto policy. The discussion spans key milestones across BNB Chain, Giggle Academy, YZi Labs, and Binance, highlighting renewed growth momentum on BNB Chain, continued adoption of stablecoins, and the emergence of prediction markets as an increasingly important on-chain use case. CZ also shares his perspectives on the...
2025-12-201h 05
WuBlockchain PodcastTom Lee at BBW2025: Why I'm Still Bullish on CryptoAt Binance Blockchain Week 2025, held on December 3–4 in Dubai, Tom Lee-Co-founder of Fundstrat and Chairman of BitMine-delivered a keynote titled "The Crypto Supercycle Intact." In his speech, he systematically outlined his long-term bullish thesis on the crypto market. His core arguments included: why tokenization is the defining theme of 2025; why he believes Bitcoin and Ethereum have already bottomed; how the traditional four-year cycle is being disrupted; why Ethereum is positioned as foundational infrastructure for the future global financial system; and why Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies will play a critical role in the next phase of crypto financialization....
2025-12-1627 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-48 Espresso: Innovations in Cross-Chain & Fast FinalityIn this interview, Ben Fisch, the founder of Espresso, elaborates on the project's technological innovations aimed at solving the fragmentation problem in Web3 blockchain ecosystems. Espresso seeks to address these challenges by offering high-speed finality and supporting Layer 2 technologies, facilitating efficient communication between different blockchains. Ben details how the project leverages improvements in consensus mechanisms and innovative technologies, such as erasure coding and zero-knowledge proofs, to reduce cross-chain latency and improve interchain interaction. He also discusses Espresso's appeal to top developers and investors, as well as its future market positioning and tokenomics model.Text summary: Link
2025-12-1330 min
WuBlockchain PodcastBBW2025: CZ on Payments, Next-Cycle, & Life PerspectivesAt Binance Blockchain Week 2025, held in Dubai on December 3–4, Binance founder CZ participated in a group media interview. The Q&A covered topics such as crypto payments, digital asset treasuries, U.S. policy shifts, Giggle Academy, life perspectives, and more.CZ emphasized that payments remain crypto's biggest unresolved challenge, that successful Web3 founders must be product- and user-driven with long-term focus, and that while the DAT model is viable, its risk depends on management. He noted that renewed U.S. regulatory openness will unlock major opportunities, mainstream adoption requires regulatory clarity, infrastructure and enterprise integration, crypto is al...
2025-12-0739 min
WuBlockchain PodcastCZ vs Peter Schiff: A Debate on Bitcoin vs Tokenized GoldAt Binance Blockchain Week 2025, Binance founder CZ and Euro Pacific Asset Management CEO & Global Strategist Peter Schiff engage in a fiery debate over the value and future of Bitcoin versus tokenized gold. Peter argues that tokenized gold, backed by tangible reserves, offers superior stability and real-world utility. CZ counters that Bitcoin, as a decentralized and borderless digital asset, carries unique technological advantages and growing global demand despite volatility. The two clash on payment use cases, investment value, technical foundations, and long-term prospects, ultimately holding firm to their opposing views.Text summary: LinkTimeline:00:00...
2025-12-0656 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-47 With Zama CEO: How FHE Transforms Blockchain PrivacyIn this episode of the WuBlockchain Podcast, Rand Hindi, CEO of Zama, explores the transformative potential of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) in blockchain. He highlights its critical role in ensuring privacy while maintaining scalability. Zama's protocol adds a confidentiality layer to existing blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, enabling secure transactions. Hindi explains how FHE stands out from other privacy technologies such as Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs and Multi-Party Computation (MPC), especially in enabling confidential token transfers and DeFi applications. He also discusses Zama's progress and its upcoming token auction.Timeline:00:00 Introduction to Zama and CEO Rand...
2025-12-0444 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-46 With Aster's CEO Leonard: Redefining DeFi with PrivacyIn this episode, Leonard, CEO of Aster, discusses his career journey from traditional finance to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the role Aster plays in the evolving crypto ecosystem. He shares insights into the competitive landscape with projects like HyperLiquid, Aster's unique product features, and its community engagement approach. Leonard also talks about the development of privacy-focused blockchain infrastructure, Aster's roadmap, and his views on the broader market trends affecting Web3 and cryptocurrencies.Text summary: LinkTimeline:00:00 Transition from TradFi to DeFi: Leonard's Early Career05:28 Collaborating with CZ: How...
2025-11-2744 min
WuBlockchain PodcastCrypto Crossroads: Unraveling Regulatory Futures in AsiaThis episode features a fireside talk from the Finternet 2025 Asia Digital Finance Summit, themed "Asia's Crypto Frontier: Balancing Regulation and Compliant Growth". The session was moderated by Angelina Kwan, Managing Director of Stratford Finance, and featured speakers Wong Huei Ching, Executive Director of Digital Strategy and Innovation at the Securities Commission Malaysia; Uli Agustina, Director of Digital Financial Assets and Crypto Assets Supervision at Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Indonesia Financial Services Authority); and Harry Kim, Chief Business Officer at Kintsugi Technologies.The Finternet 2025 summit took place on 4 November in Hong Kong under the theme "Connecting Dreams × Building the F...
2025-11-1632 min
WuBlockchain PodcastHong Kong SFC: Rules, Principles, and "Quick Failure"This episode features a fireside talk from the Finternet 2025 Asia Digital Finance Summit, themed "Hong Kong's Breakthroughs, Innovation and Safeguarding". The session was moderated by Gary Tiu (Executive Director, Head of Regulatory Affairs, OSL Group), with guest Eric Yip (Executive Director, Intermediaries Department, SFC Hong Kong). The Finternet 2025 summit took place on 4 November in Hong Kong under the theme "Connecting Dreams × Building the Future," supported by more than ten institutions including OSL Group, Invest HK, the Financial Services Development Council and Hong Kong Cyberport.On 3 November, the SFC issued a circular allowing licensed local Virtual As...
2025-11-1520 min
WuBlockchain PodcastHong Kong & Middle East Regulators: Perfection Can BackfireThis episode features a fireside talk from the Finternet 2025 Asia Digital Finance Summit, themed "From Hong Kong to the Middle East: The Evolution of Digital Assets Regulation". The session was moderated by Rocky Tung (Director, Policy Research & Specialist Advisor, Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong), with guests Elizabeth Wong (Director of Intermediaries & Head of FinTech, Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong) and Wai Lum Kwok (Senior Executive Director, Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market). The Finternet 2025 summit took place on 4 November in Hong Kong under the theme "Connecting Dreams × Building the Future," supported by more th...
2025-11-1430 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-45 Vision of VISION: Bitpanda's Path to DeFi & TradFiIn this episode, Georg Hahn, Delivery and Execution Lead for Bitpanda's Web3 projects, discusses the Vision ecosystem and how Bitpanda is bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Georg explains how the Vision token powers Bitpanda's Web3 infrastructure -- a suite of products empowering both retail and institutional users -- with a focus on tokenomics, governance, and partnerships.Bitpanda is a cryptocurrency trading platform that provides user brokerage services for Bitcoin and other digital assets. It has a wallet and trading platform, enabling users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies using Euro, credit cards, Skrill, SEPA transfers...
2025-10-2839 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-44 With Deribit CEO Luuk: Options, Coinbase, and DeFiIn this in-depth interview, Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers shares insights into the company's journey from a niche crypto options platform to a leader in institutional trading. Deribit is currently the largest cryptocurrency options exchange. Its BTC options trading volume accounts for over 80% of the total market, while ETH options make up more than 90% of the total ETH options market volume.Luuk highlights Deribit's early entry, product specialization, and robust infrastructure as key advantages over multi-product competitors like Binance. Luuk details the reasoning behind Deribit's acquisition by Coinbase, citing strategic alignment and expanded global reach. He addresses regulatory...
2025-10-1336 min
WuBlockchain PodcastOKX Founder in TOKEN2049: Focus on On-Chain and PaymentsThis episode features two segments from OKX Founder and CEO Star Xu at the TOKEN2049 conference: a keynote speech and a fireside chat. The audio content is in English.In his keynote, Star Xu reflected on the evolution of the crypto industry over the twelve years since OKX was founded, highlighting Bitcoin and stablecoins as two major milestones. He contrasted traditional finance, which he described as a "closed system," with DeFi as an "open system." He emphasized that the future of finance will be built on transparent, interoperable, and global on-chain infrastructure, enabling full tokenization of assets...
2025-10-0317 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-43 ChainOpera AI: Returning AI Ownership to the CommunityThe episode of the WuBlockchain Podcast features an interview with Salman Avestimehr, Co-Founder of ChainOpera, for an in-depth discussion on building an AI-agent and model network through community co-creation and co-ownership. Focusing on the intersection of AI and blockchain, the conversation examined how decentralized AI can impact people's lives—much as the internet once brought individuals closer together—by enabling humans to interface more easily with complex ecosystems, giving individuals a degree of agency when facing large centralized systems, and allowing everyone to participate, co-create, and co-own.Text summary: LinkTimeline:00:00 Founding catalyst for...
2025-09-3026 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-42 With Boundless CEO: ZK, PoVW, and Quantum DefenseThis episode of the Wu Blockchain podcast features an interview with Boundless CEO Shiv Shankar and RISC Zero Head of Global Marketing Tina Liu, focusing on the Boundless mainnet, the step-change in ZK proof performance, and token economics. Boundless, introduced by RISC Zero, is The Verifiable Compute Layer built in Rust. It provides a componentized stack that simplifies ZK integration, performing computation off-chain while using ZKPs on-chain for cross-chain interactions, batching proofs from heterogeneous systems to reduce on-chain verification costs and improve developer efficiency.Key takeaways: ZK has moved from a "research topic" to mass production, with...
2025-09-2538 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-41 Transforming Ethereum Access: The Ether Machine ModelIn this episode, Andrew Keys, co-founder of The Ether Machine, outlines the company's novel strategy of offering institutional investors exposure to Ethereum through a public vehicle. Unlike traditional ETFs, The Ether Machine aims to generate additional yield for shareholders by actively staking, restaking, and participating in decentralized finance (DeFi). Andrew highlights how the company's clean corporate structure and its focus on Ethereum set it apart from other crypto asset management vehicles.Timeline:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Keys and The Ether Machine02:27 Transitioning from Consensus and DARMA to The Ether Machine03:44 The Ether...
2025-09-1732 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-40 Holoworld AI: Shaping the Future of Web3 LaunchpadsIn this episode, Tong Pow, co-founder of Hologram (Creators of Holoworld AI and Ava Studio), talks about the evolution of Holoworld AI from its early NFT avatar experiments to becoming a platform that bridges AI and Web3. Tong explains how products like Hologram Extension, Agent Creator, and Ava Studio led to the launch of Hololaunch, a Launchpad designed to help both Web2 and Web3 IPs enter the blockchain space. He discusses Hologram's differentiation in the competitive Launchpad landscape, the roles of Holo and AVA tokens, and the ways AI-powered content creation can amplify community engagement. Tong also shares insights...
2025-09-1025 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-39 With WLFI CEO & COO: Dismantling Banking HegemonyThis interview with WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff and WLFI COO, co-founder Zak Folkman examines World Liberty's origins; the growth and applications of the USD1 stablecoin; plans for RWA tokenization; team structure and capital deployment; and the company's approach to regulatory engagement and regional market development. Zak stated that their goal is to serve user groups underserved by traditional finance through an integrated application--remittances, spending, crypto trading, and card payments--built around the USD1 stablecoin.Zach Witkoff emphasized that there is no equity or formal partnership with Binance, and the demand for USD1 on the BNB Chain is primarily...
2025-08-2624 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-38 Hyperliquid: How 11 people built "Binance onchain"?Hyperliquid is one of the most successful projects in this cycle. With a team of only 11 people, it has already captured more than 75% of the decentralized perpetual market share, with user assets reaching approximately US$6.2 billion. The project token market value is nearly US$16 billion, ranking 13th. It is even considered by the community to be the next Binance.In this episode, Jeff Yan, the founder of Hyperliquid, shares insights into the journey of building the decentralized Layer 1 blockchain. He discusses the importance of self-funding, rejecting venture capital, and the focus on user-driven growth. Jeff explains Hyperliquid's...
2025-08-1836 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-37 xStocks: Unlocking Global Equity through TokenizationIn this podcast episode, Valentin Gui, General Manager of xStocks at Kraken, discusses the potential of equity tokenization, differentiating from competitors like Robinhood, navigating regulatory hurdles, and future expansion plans. xStocks aims to provide global users, especially those without direct equity access, with synthetic exposure to stocks through fully collateralized tokens. Valentin emphasizes the platform's permissionless, multi-chain capabilities, its inclusive partnership model, and long-term ambitions to become a foundational infrastructure for Web3 financial systems. Text summary.Timeline:00:00 Opening00:43 Clarifying xStocks' Connection to Previous Ventures and Ensuring Token Collateralization02:16 Why xStocks Chose...
2025-08-0323 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-36 Spark's Pivot: From DeFi Lending to RWA DeploymentIn this episode of WuBlockchain Podcast, Sam MacPherson, co-founder of Phoenix Labs, shares how Spark has evolved from a DeFi lending protocol into a capital allocator managing nearly $4B across DeFi, CeFi, and RWA. He explains the Spark Liquidity Layer's role in optimizing yield--especially through tokenized U.S. Treasuries--while maintaining a 25% cash reserve to ensure stability. Sam discusses the platform's modular governance via the Sky-Star system, its push into the APAC market, and the upcoming SPK token launch for staking and governance. Transparency and on-chain auditability remain Spark's core strengths over traditional finance. Text summaryTimeline:
2025-06-2124 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-35 Shardeum: Auto-Scaling Layer 1 with Dynamic ShardingIn this episode, Shardeum CTO Srinivasan Parthasarathy shares how Shardeum is building an auto-scaling Layer 1 blockchain using dynamic state sharding and a blockless transaction model. The architecture enables linear scalability while keeping node requirements low, offering a unique balance between performance and decentralization.He also discusses lessons from testnet operations, key bug bounty findings, and the network's security approach, including a custom "Proof of Quorum" consensus that rotates node responsibilities every 60 seconds. As an open-source, community-driven project, Shardeum aims to launch its mainnet on May 5, with smart contract support and incentive programs to follow in a phased...
2025-04-1535 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-34 Jeff Garzik: Satoshi Ties & Hemi's Dual-Chain TechIn this podcast, Jeff Garzik, who was involved in the early development of Bitcoin, shared significant events and development obstacles in Bitcoin's early days and his experiences working with Satoshi. He then focused on introducing Hemi, which combines the security of Bitcoin and the programmability of Ethereum. Hemi enhances its functionality through unique mechanisms and is expected to expand its market after financing. Jeff also shared his views on Hemi's relationship with other projects and the challenges it faces.Timeline:00:00 Opening and brief introduction01:20 Early key events of Bitcoin04:03 Early development...
2025-03-1240 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-33 Story: Transforming IP into Programmable AssetsIn this episode, we feature Jason Zhao, co-founder of Story, who delves into how Story leverages blockchain to transform IP management. Jason shares his background in AI and blockchain, explaining how Story converts IP into programmable assets. The platform addresses major issues in the traditional IP system, such as high costs, lack of transparency, and complex legal barriers. With the rapid growth of AI reshaping the IP landscape, Jason emphasizes that efficient IP management will become crucial for global industries. Story aims to serve as the foundational infrastructure for a global IP system and has already secured over $100 million...
2025-02-2134 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-32 Interview with MicroStrategy Founder Michael SaylorIn this interview, Colin from WuBlockchain discussed the following topics with MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor, including: Will MicroStrategy continue acquiring Bitcoin indefinitely? Could MicroStrategy face risks in the future? How does he view the cyclical nature of cryptocurrencies and the potential upcoming bear market? Will MicroStrategy lend or stake Bitcoin to earn interest? What does he think about Asian companies imitating MicroStrategy? Will MicroStrategy develop its own Bitcoin network? How much Bitcoin does Michael personally hold, and why did he announce that he would destroy his private keys after his death? Does he still believe that "bank custody is...
2025-02-1747 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-30 How It Won Recognition from Paradigm & a16zThis interview features Art Abal, Managing Director of Vana Foundation and co-founder of Vana Protocol. Vana focuses on empowering individuals to own and benefit from their data, addressing key challenges in AI and Web3 through innovations like Data DAOs and Data Liquidity Pools.Art discusses how Vana ensures data quality, engages its community, and differentiates itself from other Web3 projects. He also highlights the role of Vana tokens in governance and transactions, the speculative potential of dataset-specific tokens, and plans for the upcoming mainnet launch. This conversation provides a concise look at Vana’s mission to transform da...
2024-11-3038 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-30 With Botanix: Creating a Decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2In this episode, we spoke with Willem, founder of Botanix, about his cryptography and mathematics background and the path to creating a decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2 project. Willem introduces Botanix, highlighting its fully decentralized structure, which enables global participation without central control. He details its secure, scalable design supporting Bitcoin DeFi via Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility.The discussion covers Bitcoin staking, Layer 2 advancements, and what sets Botanics apart from projects like Babylon. Willem underscores Botanics' role in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the critical importance of decentralization. He also shares insights on ecosystem growth, market volatility, and his...
2024-11-2224 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-29 Murad: Finding Diamond Hand Memecoins to HoldIn this conversation, Colin and Murad explore the unique role and future of meme coins (such as Doge and Pepe) in the cryptocurrency landscape. Murad shares his journey from being a Bitcoin advocate to a meme coin investor, explaining the community-driven factors behind meme coin success. He sees meme coins as more than short-term hype, describing them as a social innovation with a stronger “wealth creation for the masses” potential compared to traditional VC tokens. Murad emphasizes the importance of evaluating the community and leadership behind meme coins and predicts that increasing participation from the Asian market will drive a gl...
2024-11-1122 min
WuBlockchain PodcastCZ's 1st Post-Prison Interview: Reflections & Future PlansIn this interview in October 31 Dubai Binance Blockchain Week, Binance Founder CZ reflected on his time in prison, sharing insights on human connections and his unique sentencing under the Banking Secrecy Act He has stepped down as Binance CEO but retains a major shareholder role and no plans to return His focus now is on investing in blockchain, AI, and biotech, and supporting new entrepreneurs.CZ also introduced Giggle Academy, a digital learning platform to aid underserved regions, using AI for personalized education and job training While he has no immediate plans to issue a new token...
2024-11-0334 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-28 The Graph: Powering Web3's Data with DecentralizationIn this episode, we are joined by Eva, Director of The Graph Foundation, to discuss the current state and future of The Graph and the broader Web3 ecosystem. We explore key topics such as AI integration, decentralized data, and how The Graph is expanding its offerings for developers. We also touch on the challenges faced by the Web3 developer community, the role of the GRT token, and the impact of decentralized data in addressing misinformation and information bubbles.Timeline:00:34 Brief Intro to Eva and The Graph01:46 What is the Graph Foundation and your ro...
2024-11-0234 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-27 RWAfi and Real Yield: Plume's Innovative ApproachIn this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume Network, discussing how Plume is tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) through its unique RWAfi platform. Chris provides detailed insights into the challenges and opportunities of tokenizing real-world assets, and explains how Plume is combining traditional finance with crypto-native principles to drive the development of RWAfi. He also shares the future prospects of Plume within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.TImeline: 00:00 Introduction to Plume Network & RWAfi02:00 How Plume Leverages Key Partnerships for RWA and Data Availability03:06 Challenges w...
2024-10-1639 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-26 Quai Network: Advancing PoW Scalability and PrivacyIn this episode, Dr. K, co-founder and CTO of Quai Network, discussed the network's unique approach to scalability, privacy, and tokenomics in blockchain technology The conversation covered Quai's hierarchical merge mining implementation, the dual-token economic model, and its environmental impact Dr. K also highlighted Quai's grants program and marketing initiatives for wider community participation.Timeline:00:00 Introduction of Dr. K and Quai Network01:53 Explanation of Quai Network's merge mining and its benefits03:59 How does Quai Network differ from other layer-1 blockchains like TON?05:03 Discussion on current market infrastructure and Quai's...
2024-10-1225 min
Rocket FuelRocket Fuel - Oct 8th - Episode 471A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum.
#RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news
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0:00 - Welcome
Rocket Pool news
1:03 - Testing RPIP-63
https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163979141545995/1293096367715123266
2:41 - Community call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYNBHclpVeU
https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1293003574149779527
7:29 - Patches has a small tree update
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2024-10-0845 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-25 Coinbase APAC Head John on Growth and Singapore’s RoleThis transcript captures an interview between Colin and John O'Loghlen, Regional Managing Director of Coinbase in APAC, held at the Token 2049 conference in Singapore. The discussion covered John's background, Coinbase's international expansion, and insights into the future of crypto in the APAC region and China.00:00 Brief Introduction09:33 What Drives Coinbase’s International Expansion?17:07 Which APAC Countries Are Most Important to Coinbase?19:42 Is Compliance Key to Coinbase’s Global Expansion?21:33 Is Base Central to Coinbase’s Future Strategy?26:07 Singapore, Hong Kong, or Dubai: APAC’s Crypto Hub?31:01...
2024-10-0138 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-24 Talk with Grass: Is LCR Technology Revolutionizing AI?In this episode of the podcast, we welcomed Andrej, CEO and co-founder of Wynd Labs, to share his experiences in developing the Grass network and the Live Context Retrieval (LCR) technology. Andrej discussed his transition from a PhD in applied mathematics to entrepreneurship and delved into how LCR technology is transforming the way AI models access real-time data, overcoming the limitations of traditional AI, which relies solely on static information.We also talked about how the Grass network ensures data accuracy and transparency, and explored the privacy protection measures within decentralized networks. Andrej elaborated on the technical...
2024-09-2827 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-23 Gyroscope: Navigating the Complex World of StablecoinsIn this episode, we delve into the workings of Gyroscope, a decentralized stablecoin designed to manage various risks within the stablecoin ecosystem. Ariah Klages-Mundt, co-founder of Gyroscope, discusses its origins, the innovative mechanisms for minting and redeeming GYD, and how Gyroscope uses oracles and a diversified reserve strategy to maintain stability. He also introduces sGYD, a yield-bearing variant, and explores the potential expansion of Gyroscope’s reserve with new stablecoins and non-stable assets, aiming to set a new standard in DeFi.Shownotes: 00:00 Opening & Introduction 03:06 The Evolution of Stablecoins and DeFi 09:46 Overview of th...
2024-09-011h 10
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-22 From the East: MEXC, a Top Crypto Investor's ViewIn this episode, we invite Leo, a senior investment manager at MEXC, to delve into current investment strategies and market trends in the crypto space. MEXC is one of the most financially powerful cryptocurrency investors, a major investor in large projects such as TON, and an LP of important VCs such as Polychain, Bankless, and IOSG. Leo provides a detailed analysis of the differences in team structure and investment styles between Eastern and Western venture capital firms. He also shares insights on investment strategies during bear and bull markets. Additionally, Leo offers unique perspectives on the cultural phenomenon of...
2024-08-1749 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-21 Access Protocol: Everything About Solana BlinksIn this episode, Andreas, the founder and CEO of Access Protocol, shares the background, technical details, and future plans of the project. Access Protocol offers a new way for content creators and service providers to monetize through a staking mechanism. Andreas explains in detail how the protocol leverages the latest technology from Solana to enhance user experience and discusses future market strategies and development directions.Shownotes:00:15 Brief intro to Andreas and Access Protocol02:05 How do you view the impact of Solana's latest technology on the industry?04:03 How do Blinks and Actions...
2024-08-1030 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-20 From Moonshot to Hyperloop: Supra's Blockchain VisionIn this podcast, Joshua Tobkin, co-founder and CEO of Supra, discusses the project's philosophy and technological breakthroughs. He explains how Supra integrates decentralized services like oracles, cross-chain protocols, and automation to create a high-performance Layer1 network. Joshua also shares recent updates, including the Supra dApp Competition, StarKey wallet, and Project Blast Off V2, and talks about Supra's unique position and future direction in blockchain integration.Text summary: LinkShownotes:00:20 Introduction and Supra Overview04:00 Why shift to Layer1?05:45 Key Features of Supra Layer108:50 How do Supra's components integrate?
2024-08-0237 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-19 Layer3: Engaging Users with Innovative RewardsIn this episode, we have Brandon Kumar, co-founder of Layer3, to discuss the innovative ways Layer3 connects users with blockchain protocols. Brandon delves into the origins, operations, and future prospects of Layer3, highlighting its unique approach to user engagement and token distribution within the Web3 ecosystem. Layer 3 recently raised $15 million from ParaFi, Greenfield Capital, and Electric Capital, totaling $21.2 million in funding.Text summary: LinkShownotes:00:00 Opening00:37 Brief Intro to Brandon & Layer301:50 What Is Layer3's Concept?02:44 Why Call It Layer3?04:13 Any Stories From Working With...
2024-07-2432 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-18 Building the Next-Gen L1: Berachain’s Vision & TechIn this episode, we talk with Smokey, the co-founder of Berachain, about the unique aspects and transformative potential of Berachain within the blockchain ecosystem. Smokey provides insights into how Berachain's proof of liquidity model enhances security and incentivizes liquidity. He discusses the EVM-identical nature of Berachain, the use of Comet BFT consensus for single slot finality, and the two-token system of $BGT and $BERA. Smokey also highlights Berachain's evolution from an NFT community, the challenges and innovations in airdrop design, and the role of native dApps in setting a quality baseline for the ecosystem. The conversation concludes with a...
2024-07-1951 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-17 Covalent: First Infrastructure Arthur Hayes SupportedIn this episode, we talk with Ganesh Swami, the co-founder of Covalent, about the transformative potential of Covalent's data infrastructure within the Web3 ecosystem. Ganesh provides insights into how Covalent enhances blockchain data accessibility and reliability, making it more competitive and efficient for developers and users alike. He discusses the business model, scalability challenges, and the importance of data availability beyond the challenge window. Ganesh also highlights Covalent's competitive edge, their strategic decisions, and upcoming developments, including partnerships and the launch of a new token, CXT.Text summary: wublock.substack.comShownotes:00:00 Brief...
2024-07-1057 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-16 Transforming Bitcoin with RGB: Insights from BiHelixIn this episode, we talk with Jacob, the CMO of BiHelix, about the transformative potential of RGB technology within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Jacob provides an in-depth look at how RGB technology enhances Bitcoin's scalability and Turing completeness, making it more competitive with other blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum. He discusses the challenges of Bitcoin’s current infrastructure, the strategic role of BiHelix in simplifying RGB technology for developers, and the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on decentralization. Additionally, Jacob highlights BiHelix’s efforts to bridge the gap between Bitcoin OGs and new users, and shares upcoming developments, including partnerships and an aird...
2024-07-0653 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-15 Parallel Solution:How Movement Channel Ethereum's TechIn this episode, we discuss parallel execution technology and the development of Movement Chain with its co-founder, Rushi. With an engineering background and extensive experience in both crypto and traditional Web2 sectors, Rushi shares the latest updates and future plans for Movement Chain. By adopting the Move language and parallel execution technology, Movement Chain brings enhanced security and throughput to the Ethereum ecosystem. The team is dedicated to promoting the adoption and growth of Movement Chain through transparent incentive programs and broad community engagement.Text summary: LinkShownotes:00:00 Introduction to Rushi and Movement...
2024-06-2916 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-14 Inside Usual Stablecoin and Crypto Regulation TrendsIn this episode, Pierre, a former member of the French parliament and founder of the stablecoin project Usual, discusses crypto regulation in Europe and the progress being made. He also shares insights into the Usual project, which aims to create a better stablecoin with transparent collateral and a distributed ownership model. Usual is a stablecoin project that aims to distribute value to its users through its governance token. The project focuses on attracting Total Value Locked (TVL) and incentivizing long-term holders. It differentiates itself by distributing both yield and value, creating a speculative vision for the future of the...
2024-06-221h 07
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-13 Explore the Future of Permissionless Markets with dYdXIn this episode, we sit down with James, the Head of Business Development at the dYdX Foundation, to delve into the innovative world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the groundbreaking work being done at dYdX. James shares insights on the evolution of dYdX, from its early days to its current status as a leading decentralized derivatives exchange. We discuss the benefits of decentralization, the competitive landscape of on-chain derivatives markets, and the unique features that set dYdX apart from centralized exchanges.Shownotes:00:00 Opening00:09 The Inspiration Behind Building dYdX and Interesting Fundraising Stories
2024-06-0846 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-12 Elixir: Is Order-book Style the Future of Perp DEXs?Elixir is a modular DPoS Network built to power liquidity across orderbook exchanges and enables users to deploy liquidity to pairs and exchanges to build trustless features to enhance their liquidity. In this episode of the podcast, we have invited Philip, the founder of Elixir, to talk about Elixir, the order book exchange market, and how regular users can participate in Elixir.Text summary: wublock.substack.comShownotes:00:00 Introduction and Background02:46 Problem: Liquidity for Order Book Exchanges06:53 Market Size and Revenue Model09:36 Participating in Elixir12:58...
2024-05-2356 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-11 Can TON Bring 900M Telegram Users into Crypto?NOTCOIN and TON have gained a lot of attention recently. Due to the support of Telegram, which has 900 million users, TON has great expectations of bringing real world users into cryptocurrency. In this podcast, we talked with TON Foundation and talked about some recent hot topics and users’ doubts.Text summaryShownotes:00:00 Opening01:05 Why NOTCOIN will be listed by Binance and OKX IEO at the same time08:52 The real killer app is Wallet in Telegram16:21 Is Telegram the backer behind TON?21:17 Why is TON not li...
2024-05-1854 min
The Daily Gwei - An Ethereum PodcastHong Kong ETFs, Reth to 1 gigagas per second - The Daily Gwei Refuel #770 - Ethereum UpdatesThe Daily Gwei Refuel gives you a recap every week day on everything that happened in the Ethereum and crypto ecosystems over the previous 24 hours - hosted by Anthony Sassano. Timestamps and links to topics discussed: https://daily-gwei-links.vercel.app/recent 00:00 Introductory song 00:08 HK spot ETF launch; potential BTC vs ETH ETF inflows https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1782959632560029713 07:33 Latest Verkle Implementers Call inc. Portal Network discussion https://twitter.com/rudolf6_/status/1783449448590541016 08:30 Anti-correlation penalties to encourage more decentralised beacon nodes https://twitter.com/nero_eth/status/1783192923321840025
2024-04-2526 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-10 Inside Parcl - Trade Real Estate Like Never Before?Parcl, a pioneering Solana-based platform, aims to revolutionize the real estate market by introducing liquidity to this traditionally illiquid asset class. It created a comprehensive real estate index with a marketplace that facilitates browsing of global real estate indices and cross-margin perpetual contract trading. Having raised $11.6 million through two financing rounds, Parcl demonstrates a significant interest from investors. In a conversation with co-founder Kellan Grenier, we explore the platform's technical framework, its approach to overcoming real estate challenges, and its strategy for future token issuance, offering insights into both the innovative potential and the complexities of modernizing real estate...
2024-04-1629 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-09 Bitcoin Halving: The Unprecedented Bitcoin Demand!Julio Moreno is the Head of Research at CryptoQuant, bringing over 13 years of expertise in commodity research to the forefront of on-chain analytics.Shownotes:00:00 Opening00:27 CryptoQuant's report shows a surge in Bitcoin demand, any details to share?03:36 In terms of Bitcoin supply, what impact could ETFs have on miners?11:36 Predicting Bitcoin prices: the hardest part of your job?15:20 Detailed explanation of Bitcoin Halving19:29 Bitcoin miner incentives will eventually end?31:30 Why do Eastern and Western attitudes towards BRC-20 differ so sharply?34:50 What i...
2024-04-1354 min
WuBlockchain PodcastCZ Introduced the Newly Born Binance in Shanghai 2017The source of this video is unknown. The content is Binance founder Changpeng Zhao introducing his newly established company in Shanghai in English for the first time in 2017. As China banned cryptocurrencies, Binance left China in 2017 for Japan, then Singapore and Dubai. Now CZ is seeking settlement with DOJ in the United States.
2024-04-0406 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-08 Breaking the AWS Monopoly: io.net's Bold Bet?io.net is a network based on the Solana blockchain, allowing users with free computing capacity to provide computational power to resource-intensive artificial intelligence companies.Previously, io.net completed its Series A financing with a valuation of $1 billion, raising $30 million, led by Hack VC, with participation from Multicoin Capital, Animoca Brands, Solana Ventures, Aptos, OKX Ventures, and others. This podcast episode features a discussion with io.net's CSO&CMO Garrison Yang on the technological advantages of io.net, future development plans, and how to address the pain points in the AI and cloud computing industries.Shownotes:
2024-03-3054 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-07 Opinion: Will the Ethereum Spot ETF fail in MayGriffin Ardern serves as the head of the option trading desk and research at BloFin Academy. Text Summary: LINKShownotes:00:00 Openning00:28 Introduce youself01:33 Current progress of the Ethereum ETF approval & its significance07:51 What do you think about the probability of approval17:34 Will SEC respect the argument in Greyscale's court order?25:00 The price before and after the decision announcement30:50 What impact will be on the Bank of Japan's interest rate adjustment?37:25 Discuss about the current crypto market49:14 Altcoins vs BTC
2024-03-2356 min
WuBlockchain PodcastETHTaipei: Vitalik Discusses Dencun AI Restaking FarcasterWelcome As a nomad, what's the quick dish you've been making yourself a lot lately? When you travel and live around, what experimental community event inspired you the most? What are you most excited to work on these days? Doesn't have to be Ethereum/crypto related.Dencun upgrades & Ethereum Roadmap How does the Dencun upgrade contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem? Can you share how the reduction in transaction costs facilitated by EIP-4844 will impact the ethereum ecosystem? What do you envision as the single most transformative impact Ethereum will have on society in the next five...
2024-03-2151 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP 06 Arthur Hayes' Vision & The Synthetic Dollar EthenaShownotes:00:00 Opening00:23 What is a TLDR of Ethena protocol and why should the industry and crypto degens pay attention to this?03:20 Arthur mentioned the idea of Ethena several times and now he is heavily shilling Ethena and invested in it, what’s the story behind this?04:56 Why do you call yourself a synthetic dollar? Does it relate to regulatory issues?08:25 Do you see Tether as a competitor? What’s the end game of Ethena?10:09 What's next for USDe to keep users in Ethena?13:25 What do you...
2024-03-1731 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-05 AI x Blockchain, the Reflection of the NarrativeShownotes:00:00 Opening00:40 Could you provide an overview of the current innovations in AI projects applying blockchain technology?05:00 How do you think Sam Altman's plan to raise 7 trillion USD to reshape the chip industry will impact the sector? If successful, how will the open-source AI ecosystem compete with centralized AI models?12:00 How do you view the shift towards using AI as rule arbiters instead of traditional authorities? What potential risks do you see?20:00 How can open-source decentralized AI models be effectively protected against malicious tampering and attacks?28:30 What...
2024-03-0238 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-04 DeFi summer 2.0? Inside Institutions' DeFi PlaybookShownotes:00:00 Opening01:00 Can you give us an intro of Into the Block and how did you get involved in DeFi05:20 What types of institutions are participating in the DeFi market?07:00 How will the participation of institutions shape the futrue of DeFi?12:50 How do instittutions deploy on newer L1&L2?15:40 How much size do institutions allocate in today's DeFi environment?17:40 Which strategies in DeFi are institutions most interested in?20:10 How do the significant fluctuations in DeFi TVL since 2021 and various events impact institutional adoption?
2024-02-2149 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-03 API3: What is OEV? Why is it important?Shownotes:00:00 Opening00:40 Can you give us a quick background of the story of API3 and how the OEV network came to launch ?02:00 What is OEV (Oracle Extractable Value)? Why is it important?05:00 How does OEV Network work?09:50 What is the role of building a Zk-roll up?13:10 Why Polygon?14:16 What is going to be the role of API3 tokens in the OEV Network?16:28 The game theory relationship in the Order Flow Auction (OFA)?21:30 API3 OEV Network uses a first-party data source model...
2024-02-1240 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-02 Hong Kong, the door to Crypto China?Shownotes:00:00 Opening01:32 Could Give us short introduction yourself.02:50 let’s talk about one of the most interesting narrative lately "With the launch of US ETFs, will thecentral controland attention in the crypto world shift back to the West, especially the United States, from the East?"worry about the Asian market still have the attraction to the investors.06:10 The uncertainty of Beijing’s attitude towards HongKong’s VA industry. will it affect the confidence of crypto investors?08:50 SFC has make several announcement towards the end of last year and in this m...
2024-01-2629 min
WuBlockchain PodcastEP-01 The Impact Post ETF! Talking with Daniel YanShownotes:00:00 Opening00:30 Please give a brief self-introduction01:50 What do you think will be the market trend after the approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF? Will there be a 'sell the news' phenomenon, or will it lead to a significant increase in new demand for Bitcoin?08:00 Arthur Hayes has suggested that there will be a major pullback in March. Do you agree with this view? What is the relationship between Federal Reserve liquidity and this year's economic trends?17:20 The market believes that the next focal point will be the approval...
2024-01-1830 min
bitcoin informaBitcoin cosa è successo la scorsa settimanaBitcoin.com afferma che un blackout causato da una centrale elettrica nella Cina occidentale ha bloccato alcuni miner di Bitcoin. La fonte per loro era un giornalista cinese di nome Colin Wu ( @wublockchain ) che aveva twittato sui blackout della rete elettrica nello Xinjiang. Di conseguenza, la potenza di rete dei computer utilizzata per "minare" i Bitcoin, noti come "hashrate" , è diminuita fino al 49%. Quindi forse possiamo incolpare la Cina.James Sparks, capo del prodotto di Bitpapa a Dubai, uno scambio di criptovalute fondato nel 2018, non è d'accordo sul fatto che i blackout in Cina abbiano portato alla caduta di Bi...
2021-04-2506 min