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Sam Williams is the creator of AO and Arweave, as well as founder and CEO of Forward Research, a venture protocol development company dedicated to growing the permaweb ecosystem. AO is a decentralized supercomputer empowering internet-scale applications, integrated with Arweave's perpetual data storage. Sam is building towards a vision of a truly decentralized web, where user rights are immutably protected and software and data is permanent. He believes that the permaweb’s unique approach to data storage and its potential for creating truly decentralized applications will revolutionize the way we interact with the internet.In this conversation, we discuss:- There are centuries where nothing happens and decades where everything happens- Protecting user speech- Don’t digitally die is more important than don’t physically die- Building the right cyberspace- Solving blockchain storage limitations- Permanent storage economics:- The Migration to Cyberspace- Humanity's Digital Transition- Why AO Was Built- Fair Launch & Economic Philosophy- Rejecting VC-Dominated ModelsAOWebsite: ao.arweave.netX: @aoTheComputerSam WilliamsX: @samecwilliams---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

A cryptocurrency industry veteran and technology entrepreneur, Kyle has founded, advised, and invested in numerous early-stage blockchain projects since 2012.During 2013, Kyle founded World Super Lotto (WSL), the world’s first global lottery based on Bitcoin. In 2014, Kyle went all-in on Bitcoin and later in Ethereum before transitioning into a full-time role as COO of Credits, a Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) company.In 2016, Kyle co-founded The Review Agency, a SaaS for business reputation management and Kyle’s net-worth exponentially increased as his assets in Bitcoin and Ethereum scaled beyond expectations in 2017. Since then, he's been lucratively analyzing and investing in infrastructure and protocol projects from Kraken, Coinbase, UBANX, Bitfinex, Bitfinance, RNDR, and several others, holding impressive amounts of equity and tokens as he was deemed “smart money” for his capital and skill set in tokenomics, product development, and business development.Towards the end of 2018, Kyle founded Master Ventures (MV) - a blockchain advisory & think tank based in Koh Phangan, which he now runs.In this conversation, we discuss:- The current state of Bitcoin & overall crypto market- Buying BTC in 2012- The future of ETH- The user experience of ETH vs SOL- Founding World Super Lotto (the first Bitcoin-based global lottery in 2013)- Master Ventures- PAID Network- Gifting investments- Lessons from being in market cycles- VC investing is better in a bear marketPAID NetworkWebsite: www.paidnetwork.comX: @paid_networkTelegram: t.me/paidnetworkKyle ChasséX: @kyle_chasseXLinkedIn: Kyle Chassé---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Justin Wang is the Founder and CEO of Zeus Network. Wang is a serial entrepreneur and crypto developer, beginning his founder's journey with a VPN business in Dubai, which he successfully exited with $3.5 million in equity. A staunch supporter of Solana since 2015, Justin also founded dAppio Lab in 2020, helping to launch advanced Solana dApps before founding Zeus, an innovative cross-chain protocol designed to connect the Bitcoin and Solana networks, enabling seamless interoperability between the two largest blockchain ecosystems.In this conversation, we discuss:- Overview of Zeus Network and its core mission- The current state of Solana- Why Bitcoin liquidity on Solana matters — and how it’s being achieved- New product btcSOL and how it enables SOL holders to earn native Bitcoin rewards- The launch of Bitcoin Summer on Solana—a 3-month campaign to drive awareness, education, and adoption of BTC-native activity on Solana- What makes Zeus’ model different from other wrapped BTC assets- Strategic partnerships (e.g., Metalpha and Chainlink) that signal growing institutional and developer trust- Zeus’ roadmap to bring 1% of all Bitcoin on-chain- Permissionless minting BTC- Pump.fun token launchZeus NetworkWebsite: zeusnetwork.xyzX: @ZeusNetworkHQDiscord: discord.gg/zeusnetworkJustin WangX: @dappiokeeper---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Rich Rines, an initial contributor to Core DAO and former lead of Coinbase's money movement engineering, is a self-taught engineer and successful entrepreneur with ventures like Element Wallet and AutoReach. His expertise lies in 0-1 building, growth, and scalability, with a passion for Bitcoin and decentralization.In this conversation, we discuss:- Bitcoin DeFi- Rich thinks 200k per bitcoin before 2026- The institutionalization of BTC is still so early- Many of the Bitcoin treasury cos haven’t started purchasing yet- Core reaching over $1B in TVL- Explaining dual staking- Core’s Bitcoin ETP is the first in Europe to offer yield- Soon to be launched liquid staking token LstBTC- How Core earns yield, so you can earn yield- Balancing decentralization and usabilityCore DAOWebsite: coredao.orgX: @Coredao_OrgLinkedIn: t.me/CoreDAOTelegramRich RinesX: @richrinesLinkedIn: Rich Rines--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Ninad Naik is Co-founder and COO at Mira Network, where he leads research, tech, and operations. Prior to Mira, he spent over a decade as an executive and technology leader at Uber and Amazon across AI, marketplace, and hardware. Prior to technology, Ninad spent several years in investment banking and strategy consulting.In this conversation, we discuss:- Mira’s unique approach to on-chain access control and identity management- The shift from static wallet-based gating to dynamic access and reputation layers- Why Hallucinations occur - The economic and social implications of truly autonomous AI are staggering- Why today’s AI can’t be trusted for high-stakes decisions without constant human supervision - How Mira’s decentralized verification layer slashes AI error rates from ~30% to under 5% - Leveraging crypto incentives to power reliable, autonomous AI systems  - Evolving from batch-based review to real-time AI output validation - Focusing first on education and healthcare, where accuracy is mission-critical - Building Web3 infrastructure that addresses real-world Web2 failures  Mira NetworkWebsite: mira.networkX: @Mira_Network Discord: discord.gg/mira-networkNinad NaikLinkedIn: Ninad N.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Tobias Reisner is the founder of TR-Ventures and a crypto researcher focused on early-stage ecosystems. He shares in-depth research and investment theses with a growing international audience. His recent work has focused heavily on Hyperliquid, its tokenomics, and emerging builder ecosystem.In this conversation, we discuss:- Hyperliquid’s recent performance- $HYPE Buybacks- Hyperliquid’s DeFi ecosystem growth - Staking $HYPE for airdrops and long-term value- HYPE Treasury companies - HyperEVM and user activity - Comparison to Solana and other Layer-1s  - The House of all Finance - HIP3 - Solving liquidity fragmentation  - Core-writer upgrade HyperliquidWebsite: hyperfoundation.orgX: @HyperliquidXTelegram: t.me/hyperliquid_announcementsTobias ReisnerX: @reisnertobiasWebiste: www.tobiasreisner.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Wyatt Lonergan is a General Partner at VanEck Ventures, where he drives the firm’s strategic investments in emerging technologies and innovative ventures. He joined VanEck in 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in corporate investment and venture capital. Before joining VanEck, Wyatt led the corporate investment team at Circle Ventures, where he played a pivotal role in identifying and nurturing high-growth opportunities in the digital asset and blockchain space. Wyatt holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business & Management from Dickinson College.In this conversation, we discuss:- Tokenized equities- Stablecoins- Robinhood tokenizing stocks - Working at Circle- Fintechs are “verticalizing backwards” - Crypto VC in 2025 - Crypto products moving from early pilots to investable products with real compliance rails  - Stablecoins embedded in wallets and payment apps are best positioned for scale - Stablecoin distribution is now both the business model and the regulatory moat- VanEck VenturesVanEck VenturesWebsite: www.vaneck.comX: @vaneck_usLinkedIn: VanEckWyatt LonerganX: @Wyatt_LonerganLinkedIn: Wyatt Lonergan--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Kevin Boon, President of Mysten Labs, dives into the world of Web3 innovations. He discusses Sui’s unique co-creation model with brands, highlighting its potential in decentralized experiences. The conversation shifts to Robinhood's bold move in tokenizing stocks and the crucial role of partnerships in crypto's shifting landscape. Boon unveils the decentralized storage solution Walrus, emphasizing its impact on data ownership and affordability. He also shares insights on scaling support for developers across gaming and AI, along with future plans for Mysten Labs.

Alex is the CEO and Co-founder of Nansen. He has a background in artificial intelligence, with 10+ years of experience as a data scientist and management consultant before co-founding Nansen in 2019. Alex is also one of the initial DAO members of Lido Finance and PleasrDAO, and serves on the board of WalletConnect.With an academic background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Alex is also an entrepreneur with strong opinions on data-driven insights in cryptocurrency and blockchain. During his tenure, Alex has managed to secure over $88.2 million in funding. He has an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh as well as a BSc in Cognitive Science from the University of Bergen (UiB).In this conversation, we discuss:- Quick overview on each of the top 10 coins- Hyperliquid deep dive- $HYPE flipping $ADA this summer - Crypto corporate treasuries- Nansen Points - How is XRP still top 5? - Coinbase + Base’s reach  - How to define and find winning blockchains? Revenue is the answer - Majority of crypto has horizontal inflation; with no capped supply, it goes on forever- Capital & People = the most important metrics in crypto NansenWebsite: www.nansen.aiX: @nansen_aiTelegram: t.me/nansen_announcementsAlex SvanevikX: @ASvanevikLinkedIn: Alex Svanevik--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Ahmad Shadid is the Founder and CEO of O.XYZ, an ecosystem with a mission to build the world's first sovereign super intelligence. As Ahmad put it, "AI must be a tool for the people, not a weapon for profit." O.XYZ is a complex ecosystem, starting with it’s core – O.Super Intelligence which will help guide decisions, solve complex problems, and interact with people in the ecosystem; a toolbox with AI-powered products — tools that help you solve various problems using artificial intelligence; O.REASEARCH, O.INFRA, O.CHARITY, O.CAPITAL, and O.CHAIN as parts of the ecosystem.Previously, Ahmad was CEO of IO.net, leading the company to a $4.5 billion valuation in under a year. His leadership propelled IO.net to secure $2 million in a seed round with a $10 million fully diluted valuation in June 2023, followed by a groundbreaking $40 million Series A round at a $1 billion FDV in March 2024. This rapid growth culminated in the successful launch of the $IO coin on Binance, with a remarkable $4.5 billion FDV in June 2024.Ahmad is a visionary behind the DeAIO – an Autonomous AI Organization, the next step in the evolution of DAOs aiming to revolutionize AI governance and development. Demonstrating his commitment to innovation, he has personally invested $130M into the development of DeAIO. O.XYZ builds on Ahmad’s legacy, aiming to redefine AI and showcase how decentralized technology can drive common progress and serve people.In this conversation, we discuss:- Creating the First AI CEO- O.CAPTAIN- The future of AI & Crypto - Flipping the Narrative: AI that Helps, Not Replaces- Your EGO vs AI - Security ops and code review will become increasingly important - The feeling of working for AI and not a person  - Building a company fully managed by AI - Living in Doha, Qatar- The future of AI & Crypto - An AI CEO that adapts workloads based on your energy and well-beingO.XYZWebsite: www.o.xyzX: @o_fndnTelegram: t.me/oxyz_communityAhmad ShadidX: @shadid_ioLinkedIn: Ahmad Shadid--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.    PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50