DWeb Decoded

Cami Russo, founder of The Defiant, returns to DWeb Decoded to share how her crypto-native media platform is integrating decentralized technologies—starting with archiving its content on Filecoin. She dives into the evolution of The Defiant, the importance of permanence for journalism, and her vision for wallet-based personalization and microtransactions in Web3 media.

Porter Stowell, former Head of Community at Filecoin Foundation and now CEO of W3.io, joins host Aaron Stanley to share his vision for turning decentralized technologies into real-world, enterprise-grade solutions. From verifiable agents to automated AI workflows, Stowell breaks down what’s missing in Web3—and how W3.io is addressing the gap.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, host Aaron Stanley talks with Zach Guzman, founder of Coinage Media — a crypto-based community-owned media platform. From his time at CNBC and Yahoo Finance to launching Coinage, Zach shares how he's building a sustainable media model using NFTs and DAOs, and why the current media landscape is broken.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Aaron Stanley is joined by Pete Pachal, founder of Media Copilot, to explore how AI is reshaping the media landscape. From newsroom workflows to decentralization, copyright, licensing, and business models, they dive into the promises and pitfalls of AI-driven journalism.

How can blockchain and decentralized systems transform scientific research? In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we sit down with Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr, Global Head of Strategy & Partnerships at Exponential Science and former Editor-in-Chief of Cointelegraph, to explore the role of Web3 in academia.

How can Web3 improve sustainability tracking? Alan Ransil, CEO of Devonian Systems and creator of Filecoin Green, joins DWeb Decoded to discuss verifiable carbon reporting, decentralized data, and the future of green blockchain initiatives.

Kristin Johnson, a Commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, dives into the intricate world of regulating emerging technologies. She emphasizes a learning-first approach to cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain, advocating for collaboration between regulators and innovators. Kristin shares insights on the need for effective dialogue to balance responsible oversight and innovation, highlighting the non-partisan nature of technological advancement. Tune in for a discussion on building an inclusive digital economy for all.

Sarah Thiam, Founder and CEO of FIL-B, shares insights into the evolving Filecoin ecosystem as a developer advocate. She highlights how Data DAOs empower communities to manage data collaboratively. Sarah discusses innovations in developer tools, including better onboarding and the E-Store project, which simplifies data storage. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of community engagement through hackathons and the Protocol Labs Dev Guild, showcasing opportunities for aspiring developers in the Web3 space.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we sit down with Arikia Millikan, founder of CRTL+X, to explore how blockchain technology is transforming content licensing, distribution, and monetization. From solving subscription fatigue with micropayments to enabling fair AI data licensing, CRTL+X is building the infrastructure for a more equitable media landscape.

How does Filecoin Plus drive real, valuable data onto the Filecoin network? Marta Piekarska-Geater, Executive Director of FIDL, joins DWeb Decoded to discuss Fil+, governance challenges, and the incentives shaping the future of decentralized storage.