The Index Podcast

This week on "The Index" podcast, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, the creator of the Web3 open-source Helium Network. They take a deep dive into the early days of Helium, founded by Amir Haleem, Shawn Fanning, and Sean Carey. Learn how the founder's vision for building a decentralized wireless infrastructure to support the IoT industry became a reality and has since grown into the world's largest decentralized wireless network.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week, host Alex Kehya is joined by Los Angeles-based artist, animator, and filmmaker Robbie Shilstone. Robbie's work showcases various styles, themes, and techniques that align with the narrative of each project he undertakes. Drawing inspiration from abstraction, minimalism, music, and philosophy, he skillfully crafts unique worlds for his characters. Join us as we dive into Robbie's creative world and learn how he is positioned to reshape animated storytelling.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on the podcast, Alex Kehaya welcomes Mert Mumtaz, Co-founder and CEO of Helius, the leading developer on Solana specializing in APIs, webhooks, and RPCs for building scalable and reliable Solana applications. They take a deep dive into open source development and how to navigate on-chain data using Helius' robust infrastructure efficiently.Alex and Mert analyze crypto's slow yet steady growth, the rise of NFTs, and how Solana and L2s are redefining the crypto infrastructure. Mert shares his insights into the challenges crypto faced in its early days. They also briefly explore the roles of AI, AR, and VR in the crypto game, emphasizing the need for more talented founders in the space to build products that meet the demands of the crypto market.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Zach Anderson-Pettet, who hosts the FinTech Family Hour podcast and is the US Content Director for the Money 20/20 conference. Together, they dive into how crypto is revolutionizing payday lending—where you can earn as you go—and how responsible lending is becoming the norm rather than the exception.Zach shares his valuable insights into the importance of crafting a compelling narrative behind the crypto and Web 3 movement and what is driving this financial evolution.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week, host Alex Kehaya explores the exciting world of GenoPets with Jay Chang, Co-founder of this Web3 game built on the Solana blockchain. Learn how GenoPets combines NFTs and gaming, their upcoming marketplace, competitive play potential, and the intriguing role of wearable health trackers in shaping their future.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week, Alex Kehaya talks with Armani Ferrante, Coral's founder and CEO, creator of Anchor—the first Solana framework, and the imaginative force behind the NFT collection, Mad Lads. Mad Armani shares his developer journey, shares advice for building apps,  and the innovative Backpack wallet embracing the Solana xNFT standard. Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Samuel Harcourt, Director of Business Development at the Fantom Foundation—a permissionless, open-source smart contract platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and digital assets. Get ready to delve into the realm of Web3, token economics, and the pivotal role that hardware requisites play in operating an investment as a validator. It's an insightful conversation about the boundless potential of applications developed with Fantom and other L1 chains, and a glimpse into what lies ahead for the decentralized future.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Get ready for an incredible episode of  The Index! This week, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Michelle Munson, Founder & CEO of Eluvio, a groundbreaking blockchain company revolutionizing Web3 content distribution. We learn all bout Eluvio's new collaboration with Warner Bros. and their cutting-edge Content Fabric Protocol, opening up a world of Web3 native media experiences.From cool concerts and digital albums to mind-bending interactive meta-movieverse adventures, creators and fans can now directly enjoy and monetize their favorite content. Don't miss out on this exclusive look into their exciting promotion with Warner Bros.'s movie, The Flash. DC Comic fans can now immerse themselves in an unparalleled Web3 movie experience, available for purchase via Eluvio. Fans can unlock stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution, special features, captivating NFT artwork, and even augmented reality (AR) collectibles. Tune in now and learn how to own a piece of history with The Flash.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

Host Alex Kehaya welcomes Pi Network's Cofounders, Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis and Dr. Chengdiao Fan this week. Tune in to learn more about the open-source technology powering Pi Network's unique consensus algorithm and how it makes crypto mining accessible and eco-friendly. They discuss how they utilize AI to verify identities worldwide by balancing automated and manual processes to ensure network safety and security.  Get ready to explore the future of social cryptocurrency in Web3.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week host Alex Kehaya joins Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, to discuss the future of digital identity, NFTs, uncensorable websites, self-custody, credentialed data, and beyond. Tune in as they explore how Unstoppable Domains is propelling the Web3 revolution and shaping tomorrow's digital landscape.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube