The Index Podcast

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Michael Wagner, Co-founder of Star Atlas, an exciting space exploration-themed RPG built on the Solana network. Set in the year 2620, the game features political factions, territorial pursuits, advanced weaponry, and spacecraft, enhancing various gameplay aspects.  Learn all about developer opportunities on the Star Atlas platform, the commercialization of 3D models, and the future of open-source blockchain games.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Jords, an early Solana adopter and an OG in the NFT space. Together, they take a deep dive into the early days of NFTs, with Jords sharing insights into the opportunities and collaborations that have influenced the crypto space. We also examine Boogle, Jords' project, aimed at uniting leaders, investors, and builders to drive positive growth in the Web3 realm. Jords shares his vision for Boogle and how it harnesses Solana's advantages to lower entry barriers and onboard billions of users into a trustless, permissionless ecosystem.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube

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 on "The Index, " host Alex Kehaya welcomes Diego Perez de Ayala, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Frictionless Capital, for a deep dive into the world of Web3 and crypto infrastructure. Together, they explore the concept of self-sovereignty and self-custody pioneered by Bitcoin and discuss how Solana democratizes these ideas. Join this insightful conversation to gain a deeper understanding of Web3, blockchain technology, and the transformative power they hold.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