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Jul 25, 2025 • 41min

How Midnight Is Redefining Privacy on the Blockchain with Maurício Magaldi | DWeb Decoded

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we talk with Maurício Magaldi, Head of Product at Midnight, a new privacy-focused blockchain being developed by Input Output Global (IOG), creators of Cardano. Midnight leverages advanced cryptographic techniques like zero-knowledge proofs and Catena architecture to enable selective disclosure and programmable privacy. Maurício shares insights into Midnight’s unique design, tokenomics, and use cases across finance, gaming, and public sector governance.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 39min

Journalism, Preservation & the DWeb with Brian Conley | DWeb Decoded

Brian Conley, Co-Founder at Fasila Inc, joins DWeb Decoded to explore how grassroots journalism can shape global narratives. From empowering local storytellers in Afghanistan and Sudan to archiving their work on decentralized platforms with Filecoin, this episode dives into the critical need for preserving voices that often go unheard.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 43min

How Bitcoin OS Unlocks Programmability, Scale & Quantum Security with Edan Yago | DWeb Decoded

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Edan Yago, Founder and CEO of BTC OS, joins host Aaron Stanley to explore how Bitcoin is evolving into a programmable, scalable settlement layer for the internet. From ZK rollups to quantum computing threats, this conversation unpacks the next phase of Bitcoin’s development and its role in unifying the crypto ecosystem.
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Jul 4, 2025 • 34min

Powering Real-Time AI Video with a Decentralized GPU Network with Doug Petkanics | DWeb Decoded

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Aaron Stanley is joined by Doug Petkanics, Founder and CEO of Livepeer, to explore how Livepeer is expanding from decentralized video transcoding into real-time AI video processing. They discuss the evolution of Livepeer, its open GPU network, the Daydream application, and how the platform is uniquely positioned to support next-gen AI video tools.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 36min

Decentralized AI and the Future of Web3 with Jeff Wilser | DWeb Decoded

Journalist and podcaster Jeff Wilser joins host Aaron Stanley to unpack the convergence of AI and Web3. From the risks of centralized AI to the promise of agent economies powered by crypto, Jeff shares insights from the frontlines of this fast-evolving space.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 43min

How Venice AI Hit 1M Users with Private, Decentralized AI | Teana Baker-Taylor | DWeb Decoded

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, host Aaron Stanley speaks with Teana Baker-Taylor, COO and Co-Founder of Venice AI, a censorship-resistant, privacy-first generative AI platform. Teana unpacks how Venice hit 1 million users without collecting user data, why open-source models now rival centralized giants, and how decentralized AI offers a viable path forward for safety, privacy, and innovation.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 11min

U.S. Policy & Regulation with Bo Hines | DWeb Decoded

Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, joins FF President Marta Belcher on DWeb Decoded, live during Consensus 2025 in Toronto, to share the U.S. administration's strategy for cementing U.S. leadership in crypto and Web3.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 43min

Building a Data Marketplace for the AI Economy with Lucas Nuzzi | DWeb Decoded

Lucas Nuzzi, CEO and co-founder of Portex, dives into the future of data marketplaces designed for AI. He highlights the failures of traditional data brokers and the need for ethical data sourcing. The discussion touches on innovative solutions like tokenized transactions and decentralized storage, crucial for AI growth. Nuzzi also explores the rise of data DAOs and the complexities of monetizing personal data, shedding light on how community platforms can protect their data while making transactions more transparent and efficient.
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May 30, 2025 • 35min

Decentralizing the AI Data Supply Chain with Trevor Koverko | DWeb Decoded

Trevor Koverko, Co-Founder of SapientAI and former professional hockey player, dives into the world of decentralized data for AI training. He discusses the importance of human-augmented data and the transition from traditional supply chains to gig economy models for data labeling. Koverko draws parallels between teamwork in sports and tech innovation, highlighting the critical role of collaboration. He also explores the challenging landscape of asset tokenization and the potential for AI to transform job opportunities in blockchain gaming.
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May 28, 2025 • 15min

Confidential AI, Encrypted Blockchain, Decentralized Infrastructure with Lisa Loud | DWeb Decoded

Lisa Loud, Executive Director of Secret Network Foundation, joins host Kurt Opsahl, Associate General Counsel for Cybersecurity and Civil Liberties Policy at Filecoin Foundation, to discuss building confidential infrastructure for AI using encrypted, on-chain technology. From Intel SGX and TEEs to the ethics of decentralized agents, this episode explores how to protect privacy while scaling next-gen AI.

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