What draws crypto pioneers to build infrastructure instead of chasing consumer apps? In this episode, Alvin Foo reveals his 10-year framework for separating signal from noise in Web3 and why Asia is the sleeping giant of tokenized assets.Alvin Foo has spent over 25 years at the intersection of technology and finance, transitioning from senior roles at Google and Nokia to become a pioneering force in real-world asset tokenization. As Co-Founder of NASDEX and Venture Partner at Zero2Launch, Alvin has raised over $1.2 million with 16x oversubscription for Asia's first regulated RWA marketplace. In this candid conversation with host Sri Misra, Alvin shares his unique "picks and shovels" philosophy for building Web3 infrastructure, reveals why he pivoted Zero2Launch from crypto VC to AI automation, and breaks down his framework for identifying which technologies will create massive impact versus mere noise. From his early days bringing satellite broadband to remote Asia to tokenizing private credit markets, Alvin offers contrarian insights on China's crypto influence, the future of stablecoins, and why the next decade will see everything valuable move on-chain. This episode provides rare insights into the strategic thinking behind successful Web3 infrastructure plays in Asia's rapidly evolving digital economy.Key Highlights: 👉 How Alvin built his 10-year technology vision framework and applied it from satellite internet to crypto infrastructure 👉 The strategic pivot story behind Zero2Launch's evolution from crypto incubator to AI automation platform 👉 NASDEX's approach to tokenizing Asia's $30 trillion private credit market and regulatory navigation strategies 👉 Why China's crypto ban creates opportunities for Asian RWA infrastructure despite official restrictions 👉 Alvin's prediction for blockchain's hybrid future and which technologies will survive the next consolidation wave 👉 The "picks and shovels" philosophy for building defensible Web3 infrastructure businessesChapters:00:00 - Alvin's Tech Journey: From Law to Web3 Pioneer03:30 - Building Satellite Internet Before Starlink Era08:02 - The 10-Year Framework for Technology Bets15:46 - Why Stablecoins Power the Web3 Economy21:26 - NASDEX: Tokenizing Asia's Private Credit Markets27:28 - China's Crypto Paradox and Asian Opportunities34:01 - Zero2Launch Pivot: From Crypto VC to AI43:16 - Web3's Hybrid Future: On-Chain vs Traditional48:06 - The Consolidation Coming to Blockchain Infrastructure#RealWorldAssets #TokenizationExplained #Web3Infrastructure #AsianCrypto #PrivateCredit #StablecoinAdoption #TradFiMeetsDefi #CryptoRegulation #Web3Builder #TokenizedEquity #CryptoCareerPivot #BlockchainAsia #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoEntrepreneur #Web3TransitionDisclaimer: The information presented is for educational purposes only. Views expressed are those of the speakers, not necessarily the channel. You are responsible for your own research and decisions.Copyright: © 2024 Aarna AI Pte Ltd, Singapore. All rights reserved.