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Exploring the intersection of Tradfi and Defi @ArkisXYZ CEO Serhii Tyshchenko on building the prime brokerage of DeFiKey takeaways👇• $50M+ in TVL• Only platform offering CEX + DeFi portfolio margining• Underwrites basis trades w/ 5x leverage• Accepts GLP, LSTs, PT tokens, delta-neutral positions as collateral• Built on account abstraction + smart contracts• Serving family offices, insurers, credit funds, and DAOs• First DeFi PB with Binance/Bybit sub-account integration• Margin engine auto-liquidates across venues like Uniswap, Curve, 1inch, etc.

Okay, so you probably haven't heard of Garbled Circuits, and honestly, neither had we until recently. Forget the usual buzz around CBDCs and privacy on blockchain. This episode with Shahaf Bar-Geffen from COTI Network is actually legit. They're diving into some next-level stuff like garbled circuits and multi-party computation that could seriously change how private data works without getting hacked.Turns out, COTI Network is building a Layer 2 thing for Ethereum that's all about privacy and can talk to other blockchains. We're talking about how this could shake up global payments, DeFi, and even those CBDC things everyone's talking about.Shahaf drops some knowledge from his background in payments and security and breaks down how this privacy tech could be a game-changer for institutions and regular users. They get into the real challenges of privacy on public blockchains, the deal with zero-knowledge proofs, what happens when quantum computers show up, and how anyone can start building apps with these low-code tools.Seriously, this isn't your typical crypto bro talk. It's a deep dive into the future of secure and private blockchain tech that could actually be a big deal.Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 Intro to Encrypted Data and Gabo Circuits01:04 Welcome to the Block Fuel Podcast01:20 What's COTI All About?01:59 Why Payments and Privacy Matter04:19 The Privacy Problem and How to Fix It05:43 CBDCs and the Privacy Question07:05 What's Next for Privacy in Blockchain13:30 Picking and Choosing What You Share (Legally Speaking)15:47 How Garbled Circuits Work19:51 The Downsides of Zero Knowledge Proofs20:41 Why Trusting Secure Enclaves is Sketchy21:42 Looking at Fully Encrypted Data22:27 What's the Deal with GoBoard Circuits?24:25 The Future of Web3 Going Mainstream24:58 Quantum Computers vs. Web3 Security26:18 Why Security is Key in Web329:55 How Easy App Building Changes Things33:07 The Ethics of This Crazy Tech35:23 What's on the Horizon for COTI Network?

As official @TheBitcoinConf media partners, we couldn’t be more excited to head to Las Vegas this year (well almost as excited as our friend and Vegas regular, Berman). Join us on our latest pod as we sit down with Justin Doochin, Head of Events at @_btcinc for a run down on the 2024 experience, what to expect this year, and all the challenges of organizing the biggest Bitcoin event in the world.For the next 48hrs, BTC Inc is hooking up Block Fuel listeners with a whopping 50% discount on tickets using code: BLOCKFUEL50. (Link posted in comments)Highlights from our discussion:00:24 Choosing Conference Locations00:56 Evolution of Bitcoin Conferences02:25 High-Profile Speakers and Security Challenges05:43 Game Theory and Bitcoin07:52 Navigating Regulatory Challenges09:03 Why Las Vegas?15:34 International Bitcoin Conferences16:52 Bitcoin Education and Resources20:43 Exclusive Discount for Block Fuel Listeners

From D1 Hoops at Arizona to battling AI hallucinations that would make NBA legend Bill Walton jealous. @stone_gettings joins us from @Mira_Network on how they are fighting against hiccups in Artificial Intelligence. Fun Fact: Stone is likely the tallest person in blockchain. 00:00 – From the Bench to the Blockchain: How Stone’s early struggles shaped his unstoppable drive 00:35 – Why he walked away from pro basketball offers to chase VC and build in tech 02:15 – Fighting AI hallucinations: How Mira Network is making AI outputs actually reliable 04:03 – What happens when markets trust LLMs too much? AI-driven chaos in finance explained 14:54 – How NFTs, Excel Partners, and Arizona hoops led Stone deep into crypto + AI 26:47 – Wild West Sneaker Hustle: Making 5-figures reselling Jordans in high school 31:11 – Long-term vision: Why Mira could be the most important infra layer in AI you’ve never heard of

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓: We sit down with Dr. Ed Felton: Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Off Chain Labs, Former Deputy US CTO at the White House, and Computer Science Prof at Princeton.Dive into the origins of Arbitrum – From its academic roots at Princeton in 2014 to a company of over 120 people with 130 chains using Arbitrum tech. This pod is a must-listen for anyone interested in technical leadership, cross-chain interoperability, and maintaining a long term product vision.00:27 Founding Story of Arbitrum02:29 Growth and Development of Arbitrum03:35 Challenges and Strategies07:15 AI and Blockchain Integration10:10 Cross-Chain InteroperabilityGuest: @EdFeltenHost: @JodyFlournoySpecial thanks to @SydeEvents and @0xZeeve for organizing.

On the latest Block Fuel Podcast, we explore how zero-knowledge proofs are revolutionizing enterprise blockchain adoption. Pradeep Singh, the CEO and founder of Gateway.fm, unpacks why privacy-preserving tech is the key to bringing traditional businesses on-chain, overcoming compliance hurdles, and creating scalable solutions.🔹 ZK proofs explained simply 🔹 Enterprise adoption challenges 🔹 Public vs. private blockchain debate 🔹 Regulatory considerations00:00 Introduction and RWADay00:22 Shifts in the US Regulatory Environment01:08 Gateway.fm's Enterprise Strategy03:23 Blockchain and Financial Services13:50 Zero Knowledge Proofs ELI515:20 Challenges and Innovations in Blockchain19:54 US Expansion PlansGuest: Pradeep Singh, CEO of Gateway.fmDisclaimer: 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 of the Block Fuel Podcast, we dive into the innovative world of Beelines.ai with CTO Greg and Head of Business Development and Marketing, Isaac. Discover how they are transforming market research and customer insights through their cutting-edge 'human intelligence model.' Learn about their unique systems including the personality engine, skills engine, and knowledge and memory aspects that mimic human behavior. Explore how Beelines.ai helps brands like Nike understand their target audiences by creating digital twins and simulating customer interactions. Uncover the economic opportunities for consumers to engage with their own digital twins and participate in tailored focus groups. We also delve into the powerful implications for Web3, including decentralized platforms, open source code bases, and micropayments through crypto. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion on the future of AI, marketing, and consumer insights, all while enhancing accuracy and engagement.00:00 Introduction to the Human Intelligence Model00:58 Welcome to the Block Fuel Podcast01:14 Understanding Beelines AI and Its Applications02:31 Simulating Customer Personas with AI04:32 Human Interaction and AI Training11:57 Web3 Integration and Decentralization12:55 Introduction to BNS and Discoverability13:26 Economic Integration with Wallets13:57 Developer Interface and Toolkits15:00 Ad Platform and Consumer Insights15:30 On-Chain Elements and Web3 Power16:09 Market Research and Feedback19:17 Influencer Marketing and Audience Engagement21:08 Future Developments and Tools23:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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