Decentralized Bridges: Nomic's Vision for Connecting Bitcoin and Cosmos with Matt Bell

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Matt Bell, the CEO and Co-Founder of Turbofish, a team working on Nomic, a layer one blockchain that offers a decentralized, non-custodial Bitcoin bridge into the Cosmos ecosystem.

Join them as they:

Shine a light on Nomic’s mission
Weigh in on the issue with Bitcoin’s untapped liquidity
Unpack the technical aspects of Nomic
Examine the broader implications of bridging the gap between Bitcoin and other ecosystems
Discuss Matt’s journey into the crypto space

And much more!

Matt Bell is the CEO and Co-Founder of Turbofish. Matt has been involved in the crypto industry since 2011 and has worked at various crypto companies, including Protocol Labs, where he contributed to the development of IPFS and Filecoin.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; instructions on how to do this are here.

Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others.
Check out our three most downloaded episodes:

Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest

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Decentralized Bridges: Nomic's Vision for Connecting Bitcoin and Cosmos with Matt Bell

The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs

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Join them as they:

Shine a light on Nomic’s mission
Weigh in on the issue with Bitcoin’s untapped liquidity
Unpack the technical aspects of Nomic
Examine the broader implications of bridging the gap between Bitcoin and other ecosystems
Discuss Matt’s journey into the crypto space

And much more!

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; instructions on how to do this are here.

The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

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Media, Money, and Misunderstandings: Bankless Sets the Record Straight with David Hoffman 55:12

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by David Hoffman, the co-founder and host of Bankless, a cryptocurrency media brand and community that focuses on educating and empowering individuals to navigate the decentralized financial landscape. What You’ll Learn: The journey from Ethereum maximalism to broader crypto coverage Building a media business while maintaining ethical standards The firewall between Bankless Media and Bankless Ventures How content strategy evolves with shifting market interests Managing community expectations and misunderstandings The differences between crypto Twitter and public perception Finding a balance between audience demands and personal interests What really happened with the AICC controversy And much more! David is the co-founder and host of Bankless, a cryptocurrency media brand and community that focuses on educating and empowering individuals to navigate the decentralized financial landscape. With deep roots in the Ethereum ecosystem since 2017, he helped build Bankless from a newsletter into a comprehensive media organization that includes podcasting, educational content, and venture capital investments. As a prominent content creator in the blockchain space, David has played a crucial role in making complex blockchain concepts accessible while striving to maintain high ethical standards in the industry. Episode Highlights: [17:57] The Three-Way Content Optimization Framework [25:27] Building a Sustainable For-Profit Crypto Media Business [52:21] The 2:1 Podcast Preparation Rule [35:55] Managing Media and Venture Capital Separation Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Building Web3's Community Infrastructure: Galxe's Vision for Digital Identity with Patrick Young 58:29

for 22 dage siden58:29

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Patrick Young, Head of Go-to-Market at Galxe, a platform for Web3 community growth and engagement. Join them as they: Delve into Patrick's background in blockchain Explain how Galxe builds and maintains resilient Web3 communities Discuss Galxe's identity solutions, including Galxe Passport and Galxe Score Examine the role of Galxe's EarnDrop program in assisting with token distribution and community building Highlight the development of Gravity Chain, Galxe’s upcoming L1 blockchain Consider the convergence of blockchain and AI technologies Explore how blockchain can support different inference layers and serving frameworks Discuss how Galaxy's suite of products creates an end-to-end lifecycle management system for Web3 projects And much more! Patrick Young is the Head of Go-to-Market at Galxe, a leading platform for Web3 community growth and engagement. With extensive experience in blockchain education and ecosystem development, Patrick helped create one of the first blockchain curricula at Miami University and has been instrumental in shaping community-driven approaches in the Web3 space. His background includes key roles at Block Key Capital, Ledgermatic, and Chainlink Labs, where he helped grow the team from 65 to 700 people while running their Web3 commercial services business. His expertise in bridging traditional institutions with Web3 communities and his involvement in Galxe's forthcoming Gravity blockchain makes him a valuable voice for those interested in the future of decentralized ecosystem development. Episode Highlights: [17:16] Building Effective Web3 Communities Through Quest [28:07] Transforming Token Distribution with EarnDrop [38:00] Galxe's Identity Protocol: The Future of Web3 Authentication [50:14] Gravity Chain: Building the Infrastructure for Web3 Scale Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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From NFTs to Regulatory Clarity: Magic Eden's Vision for Web3's Future with Joe Doll 55:36

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Joe Doll, general counsel at Magic Eden, a leading cross-chain NFT marketplace. Join them as they discuss: The transformative impact of the new administration's pro-crypto executive order How stablecoins could cement U.S. dollar dominance Magic Eden's journey to becoming the #1 NFT marketplace by users and revenue The evolution of NFT projects from 2021 to present The real story behind Operation Chokepoint 2.0 The importance of upcoming stablecoin legislation Building regulatory-compliant infrastructure in crypto How culture shapes successful Web3 companies And much more! With extensive experience in crypto law spanning eight years, including roles at prominent firm Fenwick & West where he helped launch 40-50+ tokens, Joe brings unique insights into both the technical and regulatory aspects of digital assets. His work with major clients like Coinbase, Kraken, Yuga Labs, and OpenSea, combined with his current role at Magic Eden, provides a comprehensive view of how regulation and innovation intersect in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro [04:35] Stablecoins and US Dollar Dominance [08:25] Evolution of Crypto Regulation [17:10] Magic Eden's On-Chain Vision [22:31] Surviving the NFT Bear Market [29:46] NFT Quality: 2021 vs Today [39:54] Magic Eden's Regulatory Approach [48:58] Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Confirmed Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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From TradFi to DeFi: Building the Future of Real World Assets with Centrifuge's Eli Cohen 54:22

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Eli Cohen, general counsel at Centrifuge, a platform for tokenized real-world assets. Join them as they discuss: The evolution from traditional finance to tokenized assets How T-Bills are being brought on-chain Building regulatory-compliant RWA infrastructure Designing DAO governance for financial protocols The future of on-chain institutional asset management Balancing innovation with compliance How Centrifuge aims to create efficient securitization processes And much more! With vast experience spanning traditional finance, market infrastructure, and cryptocurrency regulation, Eli brings a unique perspective to the intersection of RWAs and blockchain technology. His distinguished career includes roles at CME Group, where he helped launch Bitcoin futures in Asia-Pacific, Block.one, and various positions working with financial regulators across multiple jurisdictions. For the past three years at Centrifuge, Eli has been instrumental in developing compliant frameworks for bringing traditional financial assets onto the blockchain while navigating complex regulatory environments across global markets. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro [03:00] Understanding the Two Categories of Real World Assets (RWAs) [34:09] The Microbrewery Model of Asset Tokenization [38:09] Hybrid Governance Structure for DeFi Platforms [48:29] Evolution of RWA Markets Beyond Treasury Bills Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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The Road to Private Smart Contracts: Aztec's Multi-Year Journey with Zac Williamson 49:19

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Zac Williamson, CEO and co-founder of Aztec, a startup operating in the blockchain technology space focusing on privacy. Join them as they discuss: How ZK technology evolved from niche to mainstream The connection between privacy and digital identity Creating a new programming language for privacy Building decentralized sequencer networks The importance of moral legitimacy in privacy tech The evolution of Aztec's network architecture What's next for blockchain privacy in 2025 And much more! Zac has been a key figure in advocating for enhanced privacy within the blockchain space. Under his leadership, Aztec spearheads efforts to integrate privacy at the core of blockchain technology, aiming to address the critical balance between transparency and data protection. With a rich background that includes a stint as a software developer and as a member of Entrepreneur First’s cohort, Zac brings a unique perspective to the ongoing dialogue about privacy in Web3. Highlights (To follow) Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Building Bitcoin's Third Native Use Case with Babylon Labs Co-Founder Fisher Yu 53:39

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Mingchao (Fisher) Yu, co-founder and CTO of Babylon Labs, a non-custodial staking protocol that uses the underlying value of Bitcoin to secure a variety of proof-of-stake networks. Join them as they discuss: How Bitcoin can secure PoS chains trustlessly The journey from 1,000 BTC to $3.3B+ TVL Building truly decentralized security markets The roadmap for Bitcoin's evolution in DeFi Uniting traditional finance with crypto through BTC The future of cross-chain security sharing Real institutional adoption insights And much more! Fisher's career has spanned a variety of roles from deep technology systems engineering to leadership in blockchain innovations at Babylon, where he's currently steering efforts to integrate Bitcoin more fully into the decentralized finance landscape. Before Babylon Labs, Fisher was a managing director at Hash Laboratories, senior staff research engineer at Dolby Laboratories, and senior system engineer at InterfereX Communications. Episode Highlights: [00:01:57] Introduction to Fisher Yu and Babylon Labs' non-custodial staking protocol [00:16:32] Babylon's founding story and origin in late 2021 [00:17:06] Evolution from merge mining to Bitcoin staking solution [00:23:11] Three target ecosystems: Cosmos, Ethereum rollups, Bitcoin rollups [00:27:27] Babylon's three-phase launch strategy [00:38:13] Current adoption metrics: 66.8K+ stakers, 74K delegations [00:42:57] Geographic restrictions and regulatory considerations [00:47:55] Discussion on Bitcoin centralization concerns [00:50:19] 2025 roadmap and vision for "Bitcoin DeFi genesis" [00:51:56] Contact information and community channels Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Building Bitcoin's Next Layer: BOB's Cross-Chain Solution with Alexei Zamyatin 58:11

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of BOB, a Layer 2 blockchain aiming to combine the security of Bitcoin with the versatility of Ethereum. Join them as they discuss: BOB's hybrid L2 architecture Bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum infrastructure BitVM implementation strategy Three-phase development roadmap Reaching 320k unique users $250M in DeFi TVL Cross-chain deployment solutions And much more! Alexei's work is focusing on expanding interoperability and capital efficiency across major blockchain platforms, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, and Cosmos. His flagship product, interBTC, embodies his vision by enabling Bitcoin's use across different blockchains while maintaining its key attributes: full collateralization, interoperability, and censorship-resistance. Prior to founding BOB, Alexei offered his expertise at Boston Consulting Group and conducted research at SBA Research, contributing significantly to digital assets and web3 governance. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction [02:17] Bitcoin's Value Beyond market cap: global reach and brand recognition [04:52] Community Evolution From maximalism to innovation acceptance [11:05] Background Story Namecoin to Bitcoin bridges research at Imperial College [19:27] BitVM Overview Core technology enabling BOB's security model [24:58] Trust Trade-offs Balancing institutional vs technical risk in Bitcoin [41:09] Growth Metrics 320k users, $250M TVL since May 2023 launch [49:30] Strategic Phases Three-phase plan from ETH L2 to Bitcoin settlement [53:16] Future Vision Balancing institutional adoption with cypherpunk roots [56:16] Community Call Invitation for user feedback and engagement Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Bridging Bitcoin to DeFi: Lombard's Vision for Liquid Staking with Jacob Phillips 56:30

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Lombard co-founder Jacob Phillips. Join them as they discuss: How Bitcoin's market capitalization is an ideal solution for DeFi's need for liquidity The differences in the mentality of deploying Bitcoin as an asset into DeFi versus deploying other assets like Ether Building on the Babylon staking protocol Upcoming Lombard releases And much more! Jacob brings a wealth of experience from his time at Perennial Labs and as an investor at Polychain Capital, deeply enriching our understanding of how Bitcoin can become a more dynamic player in the DeFi space. Lombard is integrating Bitcoin with decentralized finance, offering solutions such as its flagship product, LBTC—a yield-bearing, cross-chain, liquid Bitcoin, backed 1:1 by BTC. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction [00:03] Episode introduction and overview with Jacob Phillips of Lombard [02:34] Bitcoin's historical challenges in DeFi and recent market evolution [05:20] Catalysts behind Bitcoin's building renaissance [12:18] Jacob's journey from crypto skeptic to Polychain Capital [31:34] Lombard's growth to $1B TVL and key partnerships [36:50] Shifting the Bitcoin holder mindset toward yield generation [41:18] Technical overview of Lombard Ledger and BFT chain development [47:54] User acquisition and institutional adoption strategy [51:39] Institutional perspectives on Bitcoin DeFi adoption Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Social Intelligence in Crypto: LunarCrush's Vision for Market Analytics with Jon Farjo & Joe Vezzani 1:00:12

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by LunarCrush co-founders Joe Vezzani and Jon Farjo. Join them as they discuss: How social media metrics can help determine the appetite for specific digital assets The metrics and categories that LunarCrush follows How AI has improved the team's ability and processes The forthcoming rise of AI agents And much more! Joe is a Web3 entrepreneur and CEO of LunarCrush. With 15 years of experience, Joe has expertise in financial analysis, accounting, creative production, sales, business development, pricing strategy, customer acquisition, product management, M&As, fundraising, hiring, and more. Previously, Joe held leadership roles at companies like INNOCEAN USA, LifeLine Response, Owens Corning, and Draftfcb. Jon is an experienced digital strategy leader with a focus on Web3, AI, marketing, branding, and social media. As Chief Product Officer at LunarCrush, he drives innovation and creates solutions that will hopefully resonate with users. Previously, Jon held leadership roles at companies like Veritone, INNOCEAN USA, The Buddy Group, and Metagenics. Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:25] Social media data vs traditional market indicators [00:04:06] Correlation between social metrics and market movements [00:07:50] Analysis of successful meme coins and community tokens [00:10:26] Founders' crypto origin story [00:14:04] LunarCrush evolution since 2018 [00:24:33] AI integration and team efficiency [00:30:04] Future of AI agents in crypto trading [00:34:28] Major client partnerships [00:40:38] Emerging social media platforms [00:48:54] Polymarket impact and social metrics [00:53:22] 2025 predictions and Bitcoin trends [00:58:00] Closing remarks and platform information Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Building DeFi Infrastructure: From Zero to MEV Resistance with ParaSwap Founder Mounir Benchemled 55:43

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Mounir Benchemled, founder and CEO of ParaSwap, a platform in the decentralized finance landscape. Join them as they discuss: The features ParaSwap is bringing to the DeFi space Token approvals and security Regulatory landscape of DeFi Hybrid approaches to customer acquisition in DeFi The future of decentralized exchanges And much more! With a background rich in software development and blockchain technology, Mounir has not only led ParaSwap to raise $5.7 million from top-tier crypto investors but has also recently taken on the CEO role at Laita Labs, aiming to push the boundaries of DeFi products and infrastructure. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro [02:30] Discussion of what DeFi got right/wrong and stablecoins as the biggest success [05:44] Mounir shares his journey from Bitcoin in 2012 to leaving his CEO role in 2017 [10:58] B2B pivot: From retail focus to 85% partner volume integration [17:13] Regulatory landscape: EU's DeFi-friendly stance vs US restrictions [22:33] Chain expansion: Scaling beyond Ethereum to BSC, Polygon and L2s [26:04] ParaSwap Delta: New gasless, intent-based trading solution [29:19] March 2024 exploit: $24K initial breach leads to larger recovery mission [37:30] Hacker negotiations: Recovering 80% of funds through on-chain tracking [44:26] MEV insights: How the exploit improved MEV resistance strategies [46:19] OTC trading: Peer-to-peer and RFQ protocol capabilities [49:29] Token mechanics: PSP token utility and staking benefits [50:30] Airdrop lessons: Candid take on 2021 airdrop timing and mistakes Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Building a Better Internet: Privacy as Web3's Missing Link with Anthony Day 58:13

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Anthony Day, head of strategy and marketing at Midnight, a Layer 1 protocol developed by Input Output (IOHK). Join them as they discuss: The importance of data protection and privacy more broadly and on-chain Why Web3 needs to be professionalized for mass adoption The value of blockchain for enterprise and large-scale entities How Midnight is building itself to be a fourth-generation blockchain network The multi-asset model for Midnight How the team is creating tools to onboard traditional and Web2 developers And much more! With a rich background in blockchain and Web3 technologies since 2016, Anthony has helped spearhead digital transformations across large organizations and startups. His extensive leadership experience in companies like Deloitte, IBM, and Parity Technologies has given him a unique perspective on integrating decentralized technologies into commercial and scalable business models. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Intro [02:17] The hidden cost of data sharing [07:58] Web3’s dark side [10:30] How blockchain won over Anthony [15:28] Why some companies won’t go on-chain [20:16] Why Web3 needs to professionalize for mass adoption [29:38] How crypto is changing finance [34:18] Betting big on Midnight and Web3 [38:52] Building the fourth-generation blockchain network [47:35] Why building privacy tech in the U.S. is a regulatory tightrope [51:07] The night & dust dual-token model [53:54] Countdown to Midnight launch Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Covalent's Vision for the Future of Data and AI with Ganesh Swami 57:12

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Ganesh Swami, CEO and co-founder of Covalent. Join them as they: Explore the three facets of AI in blockchain: decentralized training, inference, and data Analyze Covalent's role in bridging Web2 and Web3 technologies Discuss the evolution of blockchain data needs from 2017 to the present Examine the development and importance of the Ethereum Wayback Machine Unpack the challenges and opportunities in blockchain infrastructure Delve into the future of AI and blockchain integration And much more! Ganesh Swami is the CEO and co-founder of Covalent, a company that started as a data analytics provider and has evolved into a comprehensive infrastructure services provider. With a background in physics and pharmaceutical research, Ganesh brings a unique perspective to blockchain technology and its potential for creating transparent, verifiable systems. Episode Highlights: [00:01:11] The three facets of AI in blockchain [00:06:09] Ganesh's journey into crypto and blockchain [00:10:07] Evolution of blockchain data needs [00:31:22] Covalent's clients and use cases [00:36:45] Supporting multiple blockchain networks [00:46:38] The Ethereum Wayback Machine and blockchain resilience [00:57:27] Future outlook and reasons for optimism Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Transforming Cross-Chain Liquidity with JP Thor of THORChain 50:15

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by JP Thor, Founder of THORChain, a network that facilitates native asset settlement between Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Cosmos Hub, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin. Join them as they discuss: How THORChain is building a more interconnected DeFi ecosystem The possibilities of cross-chain liquidity Why SwapKit could be the key to decentralized wallet integration The role of RUNE in facilitating more secure and efficient cross-chain transactions And much more! JP is a founder, engineer, entrepreneur, and explorer. He was part of the Air Force and studied Aeronautical Engineering, graduating at the top of his year in 2009 with First Class Honors. After finishing his pilot training, he began Fighter training in 2012. In 2013, JP transitioned to crypto. In 2018, he began building THORChain under the pseudonym “Leena” along with a team of 5 engineers. Within 18 months of launching, THORChain reached a market value of $1 billion. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; instructions on how to do this are here . Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:00:28] How close are we to mainstream crypto adoption? [00:02:56] From fighter jets to Bitcoin [00:17:40] Why liquidity is the answer [00:23:07] How THORChain approaches cross-chain swaps [00:29:40] How THORChain keeps your crypto safe [00:31:17] Is RUNE the secret ETF of crypto? [00:33:07] Why SwapKit could be the key to decentralized wallet integration [00:36:56] Censorship in decentralized networks [00:41:18] The secrets behind THORChain's resilient codebase [00:45:04] What the Kujira Alliance means for THORChain's app layer [00:50:41] The future of secure crypto transactions [00:55:11] Where can you find JP? Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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The Philosophy Behind Polkadot with Fabian Gompf of Web3 Foundation 52:48

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Fabian Gompf, Chief Executive Officer of the Web3 Foundation, created to nurture and steward technologies and applications in the field of decentralized web software protocols, particularly those that utilize modern cryptographic methods to safeguard decentralization for the benefit and stability of the Web3 ecosystem. Join them as they discuss: Polkadot's early days Practical and impractical uses for blockchain technologies Modular versus monolithic blockchains Why enterprise giants are eyeing Polkadot How Polkadot empowers its community The recent uproar about the Polkadot ecosystem’s treasury spending And much more! Fabian brings vast experience in blockchain and decentralized technologies, having been VP at Parity Technologies before leading the Web3 Foundation. With degrees in electrical engineering and business administration, he is dedicated to advancing Web3 technologies and empowering users to own their data and control their digital lives. His efforts aim to develop innovative applications and support a fair, decentralized internet, aligning with the foundation's mission to enable the next billion users to embrace self-custody in Web3. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts; instructions on how to do this are here . Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:00:18] From Oxford to Ethereum [00:05:38] Blockchain's evolution from cyberpunk dream to mainstream revolution [00:13:26] How Parity drives Polkadot's ecosystem forward [00:16:19] Modular versus monolithic blockchains [00:22:01] Why enterprise giants are eyeing Polkadot [00:26:52] Is blockchain gaming finally ready to go mainstream? [00:35:02] How Polkadot empowers its community [00:42:55] The Polkadot's treasury experiment that shook up the crypto world [00:48:38] What’s next for Polkadot’s future funding? [00:57:32] Why smaller, nimble teams succeed in Polkadot and Ethereum Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others. Check out our three most downloaded episodes: Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate Attention all blockchain, crypto, and Web3 professionals! If you're a founder, CEO, or expert doing something innovative in this space, we're interested in speaking to you! Apply to be a guest on our platform and connect with our vibrant community of blockchain professionals: https://fame.so/nnt-guest The Smart Economy Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so…

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Building the Cronos Tri-Blockchain Ecosystem with Ken Timsit 53:11

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