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Raj Brahmbhatt is the CEO of Zeebu, a trailblazing company revolutionizing the telecommunications sector with cutting-edge blockchain solutions. Raj has been at the forefront of innovation in the Web3 and decentralized finance (DeFi) industries. Raj began his career addressing key challenges in the telecom industry, transitioning from Web2 to Web3, bringing blockchain technologies to markets heavily reliant on legacy systems. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep understanding of blockchain's potential, Raj has dedicated himself to transforming how businesses and individuals interact with telecom solutions while spearheading Zeebu’s mission to shape the future of connectivity.In this conversation, we discuss:- How Blockchain Can Revolutionize B2B Settlement Times- Legacy Problems in the Telecom Industry- Reshaping financial operations in the telecom industry- Potential of DeFi for B2B Transactions- Blockchain’s environmental sustainability- Borderless payments and instant settlements- USA has a chance to become the leader of Web3- Memecoin mania- Valuit- RWAs- Making assets more accessible, liquid, and tradable on a global scaleZeebuWebsite: www.zeebu.comX: @zeebuofficialTelegram: t.me/ZeebuOfficialRaj BrahmbhattX: @RealRajBrahmLinkedIn: Raj Brahmbhatt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Gregg Bell currently serves as Chief Business Officer at The HBAR Foundation, the venture arm of the Hedera ecosystem. Previously, he was the Head of Growth at Binance.US overseeing several business lines. Before that, he co-founded and led the asset management business at A3 Financial Investments (NASDAQ listed fund) and the crypto lending business at Salt Blockchain, where he served as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Gregg’s entrepreneurial and investment experience spans over 15 years, and bridges traditional finance and digital markets, with roles at two multi-billion dollar hedge funds. At ArrowMark Partners, his responsibilities included investment analysis and trading. He began his career at the hedge fund Silver Point Capital. He also spent a tenure on Wall Street as a trader and investment banker at the Royal Bank of Scotland. Gregg holds a B.S. from the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. Gregg’s philanthropic activities include founding a non-profit charitable foundation in 2009 which has funded the construction of several elementary schools.In this conversation, we discuss:- HBAR’s 2024 growth and catalysts behind the 400% gain- Creating new investment vehicles- RWA tokenization- Enormous global brands building on and working with HBAR- Hedera is the most used public protocol- Canary Capital HBAR Trust and the recent HBAR ETF filing- Hedera’s DLT- Asset Tokenization Studio- Creating the trust layer of the internet- The future of AI and crypto- Working at Binance US and stories of working with CZHBAR FoundationWebsite: www.hbarfoundation.org X: @HBAR_foundation Telegram: t.me/HBAR_foundation Gregg BellX: @GregoryLBellLinkedIn: Gregg Bell ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Gaurav Sharma is the Chief Technology Officer at IO.net, where he leads technology-driven departments with a focus on backend engineering, AI, and data infrastructure. With a track record of senior tech leadership, Gaurav has previously headed teams managing core engineering initiatives at organizations like Binance, Agoda, Amazon, eBay, and HP R&D. His career highlights include optimizing data processes and scaling technology solutions to meet complex demands. Driven by a passion for leveraging technology, Gaurav aims to drive innovation and operational efficiency within the decentralized space.In this conversation, we discuss:- DePIN- The Internet of GPUs- AI integration in decentralized systems- Instant and permissionless access to the internet of GPUs- Putting your GPU to work and receiving earnings- Building on Solana- Working for Amazon, HP, and Binance- Stories from working with CZ- Pattern recognition across tech sectors- Advice for CTOs- IO IntelligenceIO.netWebsite: io.netX: @ionetTelegram: t.me/io_net Gaurav SharmaX: @gauravtdhinaitLinkedIn: Gaurav Sharma ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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 Banon is the founder of Boson Protocol, the foundational infrastructure enabling decentralized AI commerce by automating trust and transactions for the exchange of physical and digital goods. He is also the founder of Fermion Protocol, an extension of Boson designed to facilitate decentralized commerce for high-value items.In this conversation, we discuss:- Introduction to Boson and Fermion Protocols- Tokenization Should Provide More Usability Than the Traditional Asset- Solving the Physical Asset Oracle Problem- Trends in Web3 and Consumer Adoption- Luxury and Fashion Markets Embracing Web3- Tokenization of Real-World Assets- Crypto Commerce AI agents- Decentralized AI commerce- Which industries are best positioned to adopt RWAs in the near termBoson ProtocolWebsite: www.bosonprotocol.ioX: @BosonProtocolTelegram: t.me/bosonprotocolFermion ProtocolWebsite: www.fermionprotocol.ioX: @FermionProtocolTelegram: t.me/fermionprotocolJustin BanonX: @JBanonLinkedIn: Justin Banon ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Nemil Dalal is the Head of Coinbase Developer Platform, a suite of tools designed to simplify and secure blockchain development. CDP aims to make building onchain applications as accessible as traditional software development, helping developers and creators of all skill levels innovate within the onchain economy.Nemil joined Coinbase in 2019 as Director of Crypto and has since been a key part of creating the building blocks for developers to build onchain experiences for a billion users. Before Coinbase, Nemil served as CEO for CryptoFin where he developed one of the earliest DeFi protocols.In this conversation, we discuss:- Getting into crypto - Brian Armstrong giving Nemil 0.1 BTC in 2012- Coinbase Onramp: Simplifying Global Stablecoin Adoption- Coinbase Developer Platform: Building the Onchain Future- AgentKit: Bridging AI and Blockchain- On-chain AI- The role of AI agents in crypto- Crypto opens the floodgates for AI agents- AgentKit powers the Virtuals ecosystem- How the developer landscape will change in 2025- We will tokenize everythingCoinbaseWebsite: www.coinbase.comX: @coinbaseFacebook: CoinbaseNemil DalalX: @nemildWebsite: nemil.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: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Ogle is a globally recognized cybersecurity and on-chain negotiation expert known for his work in recovering funds from major crypto hacks. He is the co-founder of Glue, a blockchain ecosystem that features a primary Layer 1, integrated Layer 2 solutions, an application hub and a user-friendly service layer for enhanced functionality. He has successfully helped recover over $400 million in cryptocurrencies from high-profile incidents involving platforms like Euler, Curve/Alchemix and Kyberswap. Before founding Glue in 2021, Ogle built several multi-million dollar tech companies, with the largest achieving over $45 million in annual revenue. His expertise has led him to lecture at Ivy League institutions and train government agencies on DeFi and crypto security. With extensive experience and innovative solutions at his disposal, Ogle is driven to make blockchain technology secure, user-friendly and accessible to all.In this conversation, we discuss:- Ogle’s methodology for recovering stolen funds- Crypto safety best practices- Crazy hacking stories- The creation of Glue- Glue Token- Fixing the blockchain Trilemma- Creating an L1 that acts as a communication between L2s- Layer 1 blockchain with three purpose-built Layer 2 networks optimized for finance, gaming, and payments- The evolution of crypto security threats- The future of blockchain security- Being an advisor in Trump's World Liberty FinancialGlueWebsite: glue.netX: @GlueNetTelegram: t.me/gluenetOgleX: @cryptogle ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Phillip Alexeev, Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi is a distinguished growth marketing strategist who has architected success stories across Web2 and Web3. As a veteran growth advisor, he has helped companies achieve billions in revenue, multiple IPOs, and strategic acquisitions through data-driven marketing engines. His expertise spans from developing comprehensive omni-channel frameworks to implementing precise growth tactics that consistently deliver results.In this conversation, we discuss:- Q1 2025 market sentiment- AI crypto agents + memecoins + AGI- Banking the Unbanked- 60% of the world doesn’t have a bank- The evolution of payment tech- CrossFi’s payment processing ecosystem- MPX and XFI tokens- CrossFi banking app and xApp- Bridging traditional finance and web3- The future of cross-chain DeFiCrossFiWebsite: crossfi.orgX: @crossfichainTelegram: t.me/crossfichain Phillip AlexeevX: @gophillionaireLinkedIn: Phillip Alexeev ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Jason Li is the Co-founder of Solayer Labs, where he leads research and engineering. Solayer Labs is the company behind the pioneering restaking protocol Solayer, built natively on the Solana blockchain. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Polychain Capital, Hack VC, Binance Labs, and Big Brain Holdings.In this conversation, we discuss:- What is restaking?- Restaking to Scale Solana- Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA)- Hardware Scaling: Pushing Blockchain Boundaries- 1M TPS: Transforming Blockchain Throughput- Launch of sUSD (T-bills-backed stablecoin)- Launch of bnSOL (Binance Solana)- Liquid staking tokens- When will web3 completely feel like web2?- Scaling web3- Optimizing high-performance GPUs and specialized hardwareSolayer LabsWebsite: app.solayer.orgX: @solayer_labsJason LiX: @lxjhk LinkedIn: Jason Li ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Aaron Buchwald is a Software Engineer at Ava Labs.In this conversation, we discuss:- Moving from aerospace to blockchain- Current status and growth of the Avalanche ecosystem- Avalanche9000 is now live on mainnet- Launching an L1 for 99.9% cheaper than before- Every L1 is connected with Interchain Messaging- Many L1s that feel like 1- Ava Labs EVM- Giving services and running dynamic fees- Keeping things cool = the ultimate meta- The future of L1s- The next killer crypto consumer appAva LabsWebsite: www.avalabs.orgX: @AvaLabsAvalanche9000Webiste: www.avax.networkX: @avaxAaron BuchwaldX: @AaronBuchwaldLinkedIn: Aaron Buchwald ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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

Edan Yago is a Core Contributor of BitcoinOS. He is also an early core contributor to Sovryn, a decentralised Layer 2 Bitcoin trading, lending, and asset management platform. Earlier in his career, Yago founded several other companies in the Bitcoin and crypto space, including CementDAO and Epiphyte, which provided global remittance services.As an anti-finance financier and radical optimist, Yago is a passionate advocate for the mass adoption of open, borderless, and incorruptible finance. He believes in both Bitcoin's reliable permanence and crypto's decentralized innovation. As such, he’s made it his mission to marry the best of both worlds, bringing unity back to the blockchain universe.In this conversation, we discuss:- What is Bitcoin DeFi?- Bitcoin DeFi challenges- What’s next for Bitcoin DeFi- Micheal Saylor buying up all the bitcoin- Functional escape velocity- The future of Bitcoin- BitVM and BitSNARK- Practical use cases of Bitcoin-based DeFi- Role of smart contracts in BitcoinOS- Why are we still in the degenerate crypto era?- What is a Bitcoin L2?BitcoinOSWebsite: www.bitcoinos.build X: @BTC_OSDiscord: discord.gg/bitcoinosEdan YagoX: @EdanYago ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  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