Crypto Hipster

After growing up surrounded by over 20 struggling artists, performers, and art historians in his family and a decade long career as a creative director in NYC ad agencies, Jaime Schwarz filed the world's first NFT patent, "A system and method for identifying virtual goods," to advance the creative industry's security, accessibility, expression, and equity. Now that this patent has been granted, Jaime is the founder of MRKD.dj, the world's only grouped asset NFT music format that carries the rights to the splits and samples as well as the remixes themselves so everyone can truly the music because everyone can now remix, rights included. Jaime is honored to have Keith Shocklee of The Bomb Squad and Public Enemy as the front man and co-founder of MRKD.dj, set to lead the next generation of DJing, collabing, and remixing.As a serial startup co-founder, Jaime has focused on self, company, and system betterment for the past decade while living with his wife and two boys in Hastings on Hudson, NY, serving as a marketing adjunct at CUNY's CCNY and on the board of Wayfinders on the Hudson.

Pavel Altukhov is the co-founder of TAC, a Layer 1 blockchain that enables Web3 developers to seamlessly deploy Hybrid dApps accessible to Telegram’s 950M+ users. Prior to TAC, he founded and built bemo, the first liquid staking protocol on TON, and co-developed a TVM version of a CDP stablecoin. Pavel has a strong background in traditional finance with extensive experience in portfolio asset management and development of systematic trading strategies. He founded vlg.digital, a crypto asset management firm that initially operated as a tradfi asset management company before transitioning to digital assets in 2020. Pavel's experience from investor to TON builder gives him a rare edge, positioning him to drive the development of novel technologies that empower developers and accelerate innovation across Web3.Pavel’s X | TAC Website | TAC X | TAC Telegram

Pavel Altukhov is the co-founder of TAC, a Layer 1 blockchain that enables Web3 developers to seamlessly deploy Hybrid dApps accessible to Telegram’s 950M+ users. Prior to TAC, he founded and built bemo, the first liquid staking protocol on TON, and co-developed a TVM version of a CDP stablecoin. Pavel has a strong background in traditional finance with extensive experience in portfolio asset management and development of systematic trading strategies. He founded vlg.digital, a crypto asset management firm that initially operated as a tradfi asset management company before transitioning to digital assets in 2020. Pavel's experience from investor to TON builder gives him a rare edge, positioning him to drive the development of novel technologies that empower developers and accelerate innovation across Web3.Pavel’s X | TAC Website | TAC X | TAC Telegram

Max Giammario is the CEO and Founder of Kindred, pioneering the world’s first IP-powered agentic AI protocol. He is developing emotionally intelligent AI companions that seamlessly integrate across devices. With a background in Human-AI interaction (Master’s & PhD researcher), two successful startup exits, and extensive work with Web3 leaders like Filecoin, Tezos, and Ronin, Max is at the forefront of AI and decentralization.

Max Giammario is the CEO and Founder of Kindred, pioneering the world’s first IP-powered agentic AI protocol. He is developing emotionally intelligent AI companions that seamlessly integrate across devices. With a background in Human-AI interaction (Master’s & PhD researcher), two successful startup exits, and extensive work with Web3 leaders like Filecoin, Tezos, and Ronin, Max is at the forefront of AI and decentralization.

David Schwartz has been in the cryptocurrency space since mid-2017 and is currently both a Board Director and Director of Strategic Partnerships for Litecoin Foundation, a non-profit entity whose sole purpose is to promote the awareness and adoption of Litecoin (and Bitcoin) to the world. David has worked with class organizations within and outside of the crypto ecosystem on everything from Litecoin integrations to partnerships with the UFC, Miami Dolphins and others.

David Schwartz has been in the cryptocurrency space since mid-2017 and is currently both a Board Director and Director of Strategic Partnerships for Litecoin Foundation, a non-profit entity whose sole purpose is to promote the awareness and adoption of Litecoin (and Bitcoin) to the world. David has worked with class organizations within and outside of the crypto ecosystem on everything from Litecoin integrations to partnerships with the UFC, Miami Dolphins and others.

Yaroslav Writtle is a Core Contributor at Yelay, a leading multichain yield infrastructure protocol redefining DeFAI accessibility and efficiency. With a background in banking and a deep understanding of financial markets, Yaroslav has been an active angel investor in the crypto industry since 2017. Yaroslav is also a partner at The Faculty Group, a Web3 venture builder specialising in incubating and scaling blockchain projects.

Yaroslav Writtle is a Core Contributor at Yelay, a leading multichain yield infrastructure protocol redefining DeFAI accessibility and efficiency. With a background in banking and a deep understanding of financial markets, Yaroslav has been an active angel investor in the crypto industry since 2017. Yaroslav is also a partner at The Faculty Group, a Web3 venture builder specialising in incubating and scaling blockchain projects.

Kony, a finance expert turned crypto innovator, discusses transforming AI infrastructure investment. He highlights the groundbreaking concept of tokenizing GPUs, creating fresh investment avenues. The podcast delves into decentralized cloud solutions making AI more accessible and the synergy between AI and cryptocurrency for decentralization. Challenges in the market and the evolution of mining technology to support AI's computational needs are also explored, pointing to a future where these sectors collaborate for mutual growth.