GRTiQ Podcast

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Saihajpreet Singh, a Software Engineer at The Guild. For those familiar with The Graph ecosystem, The Guild is one of the core development teams actively engaged in building The Graph. In a previous episode, I had the privilege of hosting The Guild's CEO, Uri Goldshtein.Today's interview marks a unique milestone for the GRTiQ Podcast, as Saihaj is the first guest currently pursuing his education at a university. As long-time listeners are aware, I'm always eager to explore what universities are teaching about blockchain and web3, and Saihaj offers an intriguing glimpse into this realm. Throughout our conversation, Saihaj shares his personal journey into web3, his significant contributions to the GraphQL community, his transition to working at The Guild, and his insights into The Graph. Along the way, Saihaj enlightens us about the distinctions between GraphQL, Rust, and Solidity, his passion for and vision regarding NFTs, and his experiences at the recent GraphQL Conference in San Francisco, where The Graph made a strong presence.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Thierry Bleau, Co-founder and COO at Playgrounds, a data solutions company leveraging The Graph to provide on-chain data infrastructures and services for data teams, analysts, and engineers. Long-time listeners of the podcast will remember that we featured Thierry’s colleague, Tachi, during Ep. 85.Playgrounds recently released the Playgrounds API, a novel solution that’s aimed at streamlining the user experience with The Graph's decentralized network. I invited Thierry to come onto the podcast to talk about this release and to share more about what Playgrounds has been working on over the past year. During this interview, Thierry shares his journey into web3, why he left his job to go to work on Playgrounds, and so much more. Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Pedro Diogo, Senior Technical Program Manager at The Graph Foundation. Pedro has played a pivotal role within The Graph Foundation, collaborating closely with core developers and contributors to bring forth groundbreaking initiatives, including the MIPs program and the recent announcement of the new Chain Integration Process.During our conversation, Pedro offers insights into his background, including an interesting discussion about his home country, Portugal, known for its reputation as one of the friendliest crypto and web3 nations. We then discuss Pedro's journey into the world of crypto, his early engagement with The Graph (as a user!), and his eventual transition into full-time web3 work at The Graph Foundation. At the end, Pedro shares details about recent ecosystem programs he's been involved in and outlines his visionary perspective on the future of The Graph.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Ben Jones, Director at the Optimism Foundation and one of the visionary co-founders behind Optimism. Optimism is a rapidly emerging Layer 2 blockchain, purpose-built by Ethereum developers for Ethereum developers. Ben is a well-known figure in the space, recognized for his dynamic and engaging approach in hackathons and presentations.During our conversation, Ben takes us on a journey through his background and the pivotal moments that led him into the world of web3. He then provides a captivating insight into the origins of Optimism, offering one of the most impressive explanations of what Layer 2 solutions are and how they function. Along the way, Ben shares his perspectives on entrepreneurship, the future of the industry, notable projects like Coinbase's BASE built on the OP stack, and the role of The Graph within the web3 ecosystem.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Anton Gaev, Product Manager for L2s and The Graph at P2P. Notably, P2P stands as one of the largest Indexers at The Graph and is well-recognized as a staking service provider and validator within web3. For our long-time listeners, you may recall that I interviewed members of the P2P team back in Episode 10. Since then, P2P has continued to expand and introduce new service offerings to its platform.Anton's depth of knowledge and thoughtfulness regarding web3 and The Graph is evident throughout our conversation. As a highly active participant in the Indexer community, he's a great representative of P2P within The Graph ecosystem. During our discussion, Anton shares his personal journey, a unique one among GRTiQ Podcast guests, with extensive exposure to crypto during his university years. He details his path to crypto, his transition into web3, joining P2P, and offers great insights into the future of Layer 2 solutions. Anton also provides an overview of his experiences working within The Graph ecosystem.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Kevin Jones, Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node, a core development team actively contributing to The Graph. Although Kevin is a fresh addition to the Edge & Node team, his presence has already been felt significantly through his engagement in hackathons and leadership of key initiatives.In this engaging conversation, Kevin unveils his captivating career journey. He takes us from his early studies in graphic design through a stint in retail, working in sales at Best Buy – a chapter that included an adventure living in Hawaii. We then explore his trajectory to becoming a well-regarded thought leader within the Ethereum ecosystem, a journey that included some time at the industry-leading NGINX.Kevin also shares the pivotal moments when he encountered The Graph and made the transition to full-time work in web3. He provides insights into his role at Edge & Node and dives into some of the transformative initiatives he is driving. Throughout, Kevin offers valuable insights into open source projects, Scaffold-ETH, BuildersDAO – a new DAO within The Graph ecosystem – and the sources of his drive and determination. Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Marek Olszewski, CTO at cLabs, President at Valora, and one of the founders at Celo. As you're well aware, Celo is one of the most well-known blockchains in all of web3, with a commendable mission to foster prosperity accessible to all.As you are about to hear, Marek is truly brilliant.  We explore his decision to step away from his PhD work at MIT during its fifth year, opting instead to embark on his first entrepreneurial venture, Locu, which was subsequently acquired by GoDaddy. Additionally, Marek unveils the interesting origins behind the launch of Celo. Our discussion spans diverse topics including entrepreneurship, web3, The Graph, and a brief exploration of the recent developments surrounding Celo's proposal to become an L2. Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com 

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Matthew Darwin, Chief Infrastructure Officer and Co-Founder at Pinax, a new Core Dev team working to build The Graph. I suspect many of you will already know the Pinax team, they’re very active in Graph community events, on socials, and many recent in-person events. Their contributions have significantly positioned them as key players within the ecosystem, particularly in the development of indexing technologies such as Firehose and Substreams.During this conversation, Matthew takes us through his personal journey into the world of web3. He shares his initial interest in technology, his substantial role at HP, and his eventual path to joining the team that established Pinax. We then delve into Pinax's vital role as a Core Dev team, exploring their focus and objectives within The Graph ecosystem. Matthew also offers his unique perspectives on The Graph and the web3 landscape.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Marcus Rein from Edge & Node, one of the Core Dev teams actively involved in building The Graph. Marcus recently joined Edge & Node in the Developer Success and Relations role, a topic we extensively explore during this interview. Many of you may already be familiar with Marcus, as he has been an active and prominent figure in The Graph community for quite some time, consistently creating valuable content for the ecosystem.As you will soon discover, Marcus brings a unique approach and perspective to his work. His background in physical health and fitness, coupled with a deep sense of humanity, greatly influences the way he approaches his role and connects with others in the community. Throughout the interview, Marcus shares insights from his early career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, self-teaching coding during nights and weekends, transitioning to web3 at Soulbound Labs, and eventually taking on his current position at Edge & Node.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Jaime Herrero from Messari. Jaime recently worked on the on-chain data team at Messari, where he played a key role in building and deploying several Messari subgraphs on The Graph. Anyone working in web3 or crypto will already know Messari, and long-time listeners of the podcast will recall that I've hosted other members of the Messari team, including Ryan Selkis, Founder and CEO.Beyond his work at Messari, Jaime has a unique and fascinating journey into the industry, with involvement in early projects that many crypto OGs will remember. During this interview, Jaime talks about those early experiences working in crypto, and then we explore his work building subgraphs and discussing the vital role of The Graph and subgraphs for web3. Additionally, Jaime shares his perspective on the future of web3, The Graph, and the recent release of Substreams-powered subgraphs.Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com