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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

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