On Episode 190 of LexLine, I’m joined by Jake Gallen — a dynamic entrepreneur, podcaster, and thought leader at the intersection of crypto, AI, and digital asset innovation. A Las Vegas native, Jake’s journey has taken him from the heart of the city’s entertainment industry to the forefront of blockchain and NFT technology. He is the CEO of Emblem Vault, a leading platform for cross-chain NFT interoperability, and a driving force behind Agent Hustle, an on-chain AI assistant reshaping how users engage with decentralized finance and digital assets.

Jake has not only been an early adopter of crypto, diving into Ethereum back in 2016, but he’s also played a pivotal role in bringing blockchain adoption to mainstream audiences through his work, including helping NFTs break into the traditional art world via Sotheby’s. Whether building tools that enhance blockchain usability or hosting in-depth conversations on his own podcast, Jake brings a unique mix of experience, foresight, and hustle to the rapidly evolving Web3 space.

In this conversation, we unpack Jake’s path from nightlife to NFTs, explore how AI is transforming DeFi, and dig into the future of digital assets, decentralized tech, and what’s next for Emblem Vault and Agent Hustle.