We sit down with Giovanni Everduin, absolute legend who is a leading voice in Dubai for Blockchain and startup community. 🌍 Why Dubai is the new Silicon Valley: Safe streets, visionary leadership, zero taxes, and fast-track execution. Imagine Miami’s vibe, Silicon Valley’s innovation, and NY money – all in one place. ⚡ The Rise of Tokenization: Gio shares how governments in the UAE are leading the charge in tokenizing everything from assets to payments, building frameworks that set global standards. 🤖 AI Meets Digital Assets: How AI-driven innovation intersects with blockchain tech, and why the UAE is betting big on compute power for the future. 💡 Advice for Builders: “Get your hands dirty. Buy crypto. Operate a node. Understand what problems Web3 is solving.” – Gio This episode isn’t just about the Middle East – it’s a call for innovation, adaptability, and curiosity for anyone navigating the intersection of Web3 and traditional finance.