Eric Chen, CEO of Injective, joins us at DAS in NYC to discuss the what’s next with on-chain financial products. From perpetual equity indexes to AI-focused investments, find out how Injective is expanding financial access globally beyond treasuries and ETFs with a whole new breed of DeFi-native investment products. 00:12 Injective's Vision and Financial Products00:43 Public Equities on Chain03:09 AI Index: Innovation in Tracking AI Movement04:37 Challenges in Building AI Index07:27 Youthful Perspective in Finance09:47 Collaborations and Tokenization13:04 Deutsche Telekom and Future Collaborations*Since recording with Eric in NYC, Google Cloud (shout out previous guest Rich Widmann!) announced they are launching an Injective validator and developer tools*Podcast Partner: Brought to you by our friends at @ZenLedgerIO – your go-to platform for crypto tax help.Disclaimer: Everything we discuss on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing here should be considered financial advice—always do your own research or consult a professional before making any investment decisions.

In this episode, we sit down with Miguel De Vega from @nillionnetwork to explore the future of private data, AI, and Web3 — powered by their groundbreaking "Blind Computer" technology.What You’ll Learn:Backed by $50M in funding & a powerhouse teamHow Nillion lets you compute & store data without exposing it to nodesWhy privacy is critical for the next-gen of AI agents & decentralized appsBig things coming: Mainnet launching this MarchReal use cases in DeFi, DeSci, and moreIf you're into blockchain, zero-knowledge cryptography, or AI privacy, this is a must-watch.👇 Chapters00:00 - Unveiling Nillion’s Blind Computer00:14 - DeFi & DeSci Use Cases00:40 - Miguel’s Journey from Brussels to Web300:55 - Meet Nillion’s Founding Team01:26 - How the Blind Computer Actually Works02:14 - Why AI Needs Privacy Now04:01 - Nillion’s Cryptographic Secret Sauce08:50 - How They Raised $50M09:40 - The AI Boom at ETHDenver15:08 - Nillion’s Post-Mainnet Vision16:55 - How to Get Involved🎙️ Guest: @miguel_de_vega🎙️ Host: @AviNMash👉 Subscribe for more deep dives with the top minds in Web3!📩 Want to be a guest or sponsor? DM us or visit BlockFuelMedia.com

100th Episode: We bring on Massachusetts Senatorial Candidate John Deaton — crypto advocate, legal powerhouse, and former Senate candidate (@DeatonforSenate). This is the episode Web3 builders, investors, and policy watchers cannot afford to miss.SPONSOR: Brought to you by our friends at @ZenLedgerIO – your go-to platform for crypto tax help.In this explosive episode: • SEC drops Ripple appeal – XRP now ruled a digital commodity, not a security• President Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan: directed to acquire more BTC in a budget-neutral way• Goldman Sachs, BofA, and legacy banks preparing to custody crypto• Stablecoins projected to 10x in the next 5 years – per Ripple CEO• Call for regulatory sanity: stop applying 1946 laws to AI, blockchain & Web3 tech• How tokenization could restore the American Dream via fractional ownership• Deaton reveals 85% of his net worth is in crypto – he’s all in• Will Deaton run for Senate again? Only if the crypto community steps up👇 Timestamps & Key Topics Below 👇00:00 "I was nine..." — The personal story behind a political disruptor00:52 SEC backs down on Ripple — what it means for XRP & crypto02:43 Industry tailwinds: custody, regulation, momentum04:47 Smart regulation vs. outdated laws — the case for clarity12:51 Will tokenization democratize wealth — or just recreate Wall Street 2.0?14:53 Inside Trump’s Bitcoin strategy — and why it matters now19:22 Why Bitcoin might be a safer bet today than ever before21:20 Political battles & behind-the-scenes: What it's really like running against Elizabeth Warren29:55 Stablecoins & the future of global payments34:30 Can crypto truly lift people up? The moral case for Web3🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the biggest voices in Web3, digital assets, and blockchain innovation.#Crypto #XRP #Bitcoin #Web3 #JohnDeaton #Ripple #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #CryptoNews #Tokenization #CryptoRegulation #DeFi #SEC

Should we ZK Proof everything? Scott Dykstra, Co-Founder & CTO of Space and Time, makes that case on our latest pod (#99!) from ETHDenver. Backed by Framework Ventures & M12 (shoutout PB!), Space & Time is transforming how we think about decentralized data and cryptographic proof while developing a business model tailored to the future AI agentic economy. Beyond that, Scott is one of the most passionate, concise technical speakers we've had on the podcast, so a must follow for any new comers to the space looking to learn. 00:17 The Origin of Space and Time01:18 Understanding ZK Proofs05:13 Challenges in DeFi and Data Access10:54 Future of AI and CryptoDisclaimer: Everything we discuss on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing here should be considered financial advice—always do your own research or consult a professional before making any investment decisions.

Last year (Ep. #71), we met Dennis Qian and the cracked ex-Coinbase team leveraging their experience to give regular folks access to institutional-grade trading tools. At ETHDenver, we caught up with his co-founder, Jai Prasad, for a MEGA UPDATE on what Definitive has been shipping from enhancing UX with gas/chain abstraction to protecting trades from slippage & MEV attacks. Jai shares alpha on their upcoming token launch and integration with Hyperliquid. We, of course, have to cover the hot topic of ETHDenver: AI agents in DeFi.00:56 Definitive's Vision and Recent Developments01:58 User Experience and Technical Innovations04:20 Institutional Trading Insights09:08 Hyper Liquid Integration12:54 AI Agents and Future Plans15:39 Upcoming Token Launch and Future GoalsDisclaimer: Everything we discuss on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing here should be considered financial advice—always do your own research or consult a professional before making any investment decisions.

Navigating Yield-Bearing Stablecoins: CoinShift's Journey with RohithExplore the intricacies of yield-bearing stablecoins in this insightful episode of the Block Fuel Podcast. Host Abby sits down with Rohith from CoinShift to discuss their cutting-edge fintech solutions for businesses operating on-chain. They dive deep into regulation, asset management, and the growth of yield-bearing stablecoins like USDL and CSUSDL. Key topics include CoinShift's product offerings, their partnership with Paxos, the implications of regulatory environments, and future plans including the launch of their own token. Don't miss this detailed conversation about forging the future of finance on blockchain.00:00 Introduction to Pax Source and Stablecoin Limitations00:42 Welcome to the Block Fuel Podcast01:07 What is Coin Shift?02:54 Coin Shift's Asset Management and Stablecoin05:51 Revenue Model and Business Operations07:56 Founder's Story and Team Dynamics12:51 Future Plans and Exciting Developments16:22 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

In this episode of the Block Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Rodrigo Coelho, CEO of The Graph, for an eye-opening conversation on how blockchain is transforming the global economy — starting with countries hit hardest by hyperinflation.🇦🇷 From Argentina’s economic collapse to the rise of stablecoins, Rodrigo shares firsthand stories of how people have turned to USDC and crypto rails to survive.🔗 We dive deep into The Graph’s mission to decentralize data indexing and empower developers building the next generation of Web3 apps — no matter which blockchain wins.🌎 Rodrigo also breaks down the global Web3 community, including the growing influence of Latin America, and what it takes to scale in a multi-chain future.You’ll also hear:• Why The Graph is like the “Google of blockchains”• What decentralization really means for data infrastructure• His journey from Brazil to San Francisco to CEO• The role of ZK, tokenization, and regulation in unlocking the next era of crypto• How The Graph wins no matter which chain or dApp succeeds• Why IRL community still matters — even in a “trustless” world📍 Timestamps:00:00 "Bags of Money" & Hyperinflation: Crypto's Real-World Impact in Argentina01:07 Decoding The Graph: What Is Indexing & Why It Matters for Web3 Apps02:54 From Investor to CEO: Rodrigo's "Aha!" Moment with The Graph's Grand Vision05:12 Global Web3 Culture: Connecting with Developers from Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires07:22 Surviving Hyperinflation: How Stablecoins & Crypto Saved Livelihoods10:15 Protocol Agnostic Power: Indexing "All the Data" in a Multi-Chain World12:10 Regulatory Clarity & Token Potential: The Future of Compliant Web3 Fundraising14:38 Twitter Hacks & OpSec Lessons: The Importance of Security in a Trustless World16:05 ETHDenver Buzz: Building Trust & Connections in the Decentralized Age🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more real conversations with the leaders shaping the future of blockchain.

In our newest episode, Tausif Ahmed, Chief Business Development Officer at  ⁨@ionet_official⁩  sits down with Block Fuel at ETHDenver. We jump into AI agents, decentralized computing, and why democratizing access to the latest $NVDA chips is so important. While there's no shortage of noise around AI/Blockchain, chip demand is real, tangible, and growing so follow along as we cover this sector further. 00:27 Diving into AI Agents01:22 AI Agents and Decentralized Computing03:47 The Importance of Compute and Data for AI05:31 Democratizing Access to Compute07:50 The Role of Compute in AI Development09:26 Market Dynamics and Supplier Relationships14:22 Partnership with Injective15:22 Future of Compute and AI

Max Luck, Head of Growth at  ⁨@flare⁩ Network, joins us on the podcast to discuss the London crypto scene, ETHDenver, and the need for cross-chain data solutions. Max delves into Flare Network's goals, providing insights on how Flare aims to integrate with non-smart contract tokens like Bitcoin and XRP. We also cover blockchain's intersection with AI and the upcoming hackathon at UC Berkeley, in partnership with Google Cloud.00:24 London Crypto Scene and Connections01:31 Flare Network at ETH Denver03:52 Flare's Role in upgrading existing chains with smart contract functionality09:28 Hackathon and AI Integration13:01 Future of AI and Blockchain

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Gary Yang, CEO of Cicada Finance, to unpack how the first growth curve of crypto relied heavily on consensus and narratives, while future growth will depend on real-world, practical applications. Gary warns of the unsustainable bubbles created by liquid staking protocols and his mission to build a protocol fostering sustainable long term growth.00:20 Gary Yang's Travel Experiences01:27 Investing in Web3 and Cicada's Origins02:44 Challenges in Venture Capital and Market Dynamics04:27 The Need for a New Growth Curve08:05 Global Crypto Adoption and Market Trends16:53 Cicada's Protocol and Real Yield