In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Hrish, Co-Founder of Super World, to discuss his journey from observing Pokemon Go's revolutionary success in reaching $1 billion in revenue within seven months to recognizing the untapped potential of location-based digital experiences beyond gaming. His vision led him to create Super World, a platform that divides Earth into 64 billion blocks, enabling creators to attach "phygital" content to specific real-world locations. Hrish challenges the conventional separation between virtual and augmented reality, arguing instead that these technologies exist on a spectrum that should be seamlessly integrated with real-world locations to unlock monetization opportunities for businesses, travel experiences, nonprofits, and sports teams.
Hrish argues that creators currently face an artificial division between digital platforms like YouTube and Instagram and physical service platforms like Airbnb, forcing them to split their efforts across multiple ecosystems. Current creator platforms work fine for purely digital content, but they fail to capture the value of location-specific services where proximity matters. Super World's approach treats each creator's map as a channel while contributing to a shared global infrastructure, enabling discovery through both individual creator worlds and the broader public map.
The platform is already positioning itself to bridge this gap through its integration of Web3 components and AI technology, supporting various forms of digital interaction including visual, audio, and data-based content tied to physical locations. Super World has launched its token (SPW) and is currently in presale phase as they prepare for broader market launch. Hrish positions this as the missing piece that could finally bring location-aware digital content creation to mainstream adoption, providing creators with a unified platform that combines the engagement benefits of digital content with the practical advantages of local proximity.
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01:24 – Metaverse hype to AI hardware
02:22 – Tokenizing real-world human interactions
04:19 – VR/AR as unified spectrum
05:50 – Pokemon Go's billion dollar blueprint
06:58 – Pokemon Go's $4B exit
08:15 – Beyond visual AR experiences
11:30 – Web3 meets location-based content
14:45 – Audio and data interactions
17:20 – Real-world monetization strategy
19:40 – Super World's differentiation approach
22:10 – Physical-digital content categories
25:08 – Earth divided into 64B blocks
48:08 – YouTube-style world mapping system
50:25 – Creator platform limitations today
52:57 – Building unified phygital marketplace
53:52 – SPW token and getting started
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In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Howard Wu, Co-Founder of Aleo to discuss his journey from selling custom PCs and mining Bitcoin in high school to discovering zero-knowledge proofs at UC Berkeley under Professor Alessandro Chiesa (co-founder of Zcash and Starkware). His 2019 research paper on private smart contracts, called Zexe, attracted significant industry attention and led him to commercialize the technology through Aleo. Howard challenges the conventional wisdom that privacy and compliance are at odds, arguing instead that the issue lies in how technology is implemented.
The conversation challenges the idea that wanting privacy means you're doing something sketchy. Howard argues that privacy and compliance actually work together through features like view keys and policy engines. Businesses have been evaluating crypto for years but keep hitting the same wall - their compliance departments can't accept transparent blockchain transactions. Current public blockchains are like having transparent bank accounts, which works fine for some uses but makes business adoption impossible.
Companies like Revolut are already testing private payment rails through Aleo's partnerships. New stable coins with built-in privacy are launching this quarter through the Global Dollar Network. Howard positions this as the missing piece that could finally bring crypto to mainstream business adoption, providing the speed and cost benefits of blockchain with the privacy that traditional businesses require.
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Aelo website: https://aleo.org/
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0:00 - 3:00 - Early Bitcoin mining
3:00 - 6:00 - Berkeley research, Zexe paper
6:00 - 8:00 - Founding Aleo
8:00 - 12:00 - Privacy vs compliance myths
12:00 - 17:00 - Verifiable credentials, view keys
17:00 - 22:00 - Regulatory gaps, demos
22:00 - 27:00 - ZK simply explained
27:00 - 32:00 - Performance evolution
32:00 - 38:00 - Scaling advantages
38:00 - 43:00 - Business privacy problems
43:00 - 48:00 - ZK in AI, TEEs
48:00 - 53:00 - Revolut, partnerships
53:00 - 58:00 - Other blockchains' limitations
58:00 - 63:00 - Aleo's approach, stable coins
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In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Alex Page, Co-Founder and CEO of Nillion to discuss decentralized AI and privacy-enhancing technologies. Alex explains his motivation for working on privacy tech, rooted in early lessons about government overreach and reinforced by events like Edward Snowden's revelations and Cambridge Analytica as well as the fundamental adoption challenge: people claim to care about privacy but won't sacrifice utility for it. Nillion's approach focuses on lowering barriers for developers so they can build privacy-preserving applications where the trade-off is minimal enough that consumers will choose private options when functionality is equivalent.
Alex walks through Nillion's "blind computer" architecture, which maintains data security during storage, transit, and computation. The system combines multiple privacy-enhancing technologies – multi-party computation (MPC), trusted execution environments (TEEs), and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) – strategically based on each technology's strengths and limitations.
The conversation examines the coming wave of smaller, specialized AI models and agents that will require deep access to personal data for email, credit cards, calendars, and more. Alex argues that building privacy infrastructure now allows developers to create these agents in ways that serve users rather than big tech companies. He compares the current AI revolution to the Industrial Revolution: ultimately beneficial for humanity but disruptive during the transition. Nillion's upcoming Nil AI module will provide developers with tools to build the next generation of private AI applications and agents.
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00:00 – Introduction & Why Privacy Matters
01:25 – What is Decentralized AI?
06:11 – Privacy, Law & Healthy Skepticism of Power
09:09 – Joining Nillion & Privacy Infrastructure
10:10 – The Privacy Paradox: Why People Won't Trade Utility for Privacy
13:52 – Nil GPT: A Private Alternative to ChatGPT
15:47 – What is Nillion? The Blind Computer
18:24 – Privacy Tech Stack: MPC, FHE, and TEEs
22:13 – Nillion Applications: Nil GPT and Nil AI
26:02 – Nil DB, Nil Compute & Decentralized Nodes
30:21 – How Encrypted Storage Works in Nil DB
32:08 – What's Next: Nil AI Module for Developers
34:30 – The Future of AI: Specialized Models & Privacy
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In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Steve from RockSolid to talk about the state of DeFi, institutional adoption driven by Digital Asset Treasuries, recent announcements of Stripe, Robinhood and others, and we discuss what happens after the mainstream goes onchain. Steve tells us about RockSolid‘s work in that area, offering curated vaults for rETH built in partnership with Rocket Pool, giving users one‑click access to DeFi strategies without needing to be a DeFi expert. Steve explains why Ethereum’s credible neutrality matters as TradFi launches on‑chain efforts, how Rocket Pool’s decentralization strengthens the network, and how RockSolid targets risk‑adjusted returns using battle‑tested vault infrastructure.
The discussion also dives into leverage looping and lending/borrowing strategies, fees and security, and multi‑chain deployment across EVM L2s like Base and Linea. Steve shares how curators negotiate protocol incentives for rETH, why DAT treasuries are increasingly deploying into DeFi, and what differentiates RockSolid’s transparent, on‑chain approach from traditional asset management.
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00:00 – Intro, disclaimers (educational only; not financial advice)
01:30 – TradFi goes on-chain: Stripe/Tempo, Nasdaq, Robinhood
07:10 – Why ETH’s credible neutrality matters
12:20 – Liquid staking overview
20:40 – Funding rates, LSTs, liquidations
25:30 – RockSolid vaults: one-click UX
33:15 – Strategy deep dive
40:00 – Fees and security
46:20 – Multi-chain plans
51:10 – Negotiating incentives and integrations for rETH
56:00 – DAT treasuries and institutional DeFi
1:01:30 – Demo highlights and how to get started
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In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Ryan Levy, Head of Business Development at DataHaven, to talk about DataHaven, a decentralized storage platform developed by the Moonbeam Foundation. Ryan explains why decentralized storage is critical for the next wave of applications, how DataHaven ensures verifiability, encryption, and tamper-proof security, and why the project is built with AI and sensitive data use cases in mind.
The discussion also dives into healthcare as a major application, the economic model behind DataHaven, and how the team is approaching community engagement with 50% of supply allocated to users. Ryan shares his perspective on why collaboration is more powerful than competition in blockchain and what makes DataHaven different from traditional storage solutions.
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DataHaven Website: https://datahaven.xyz/
DataHaven on X: https://x.com/datahaven_xyz
Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryanjlevy?lang=en
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Understanding Decentralized Storage
09:30 - DataHaven: An AI-First Decentralized Storage Platform
19:30 - How it Works
28:00 - Decentralized Storage in Healthcare
31:00 - AI Inference and Data Integrity
37:30 - Where do you see this growing?
40:30 - Economic Model
45:12 - Raising Funds and Growth
46:20 - What does this mean for Moonbeam?
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In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Matty, co-founder of Legion, to talk about the evolving landscape of fundraising in crypto — and why the industry is moving away from chaotic ICOs toward more structured, merit-based token sales.
Matty breaks down the risks of low float / high FDV launches, the problem with misaligned incentives between founders and investors, and how Legion is building a platform that rewards contribution over speculation. The conversation also covers regulatory compliance, the future role of VCs in Web3, and how the rise of AI and alternative fundraising models is changing how projects are built and funded.
Whether you’re launching a project or investing in one, this episode unpacks the mechanics of modern token sales and where the industry is headed next.
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Legion Website: https://legion.cc/
Legion on X: https://x.com/legiondotcc
Matty on X: https://x.com/mattyTokenomics
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:30 – Evolution of Fundraising in Crypto
06:05 – Why ICOs Failed
09:00 – Aligning Incentives in Token Sales
12:30 – The Problem with Low Float / High FDV
16:20 – Transparency, Token Disclosures & Vesting Games
18:50 – How Legion’s Merit System Works
24:40 – SHOWCASE: Legion’s Growth: $25M Raised, 140K+ Users
27:00 – What Projects Are Best Suited for Legion
28:47 – The Future of VCs, AI, and Capital Leverage
36:20 – Compliance
42:00 – What’s Next for Legion
44:30 – How to Get Involved
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In this episode, we sit down with Frank, co-founder of Safello, the leading crypto exchange in the Nordics, to explore their bold decision to convert their entire Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury into Tao, the native token of Bittensor.Frank walks us through Safello’s 11-year journey since 2013, from surviving the Mt. Gox collapse to becoming a publicly listed company on Nasdaq First North. We dive deep into why they made the strategic shift from traditional crypto assets to Bittensor, and what makes this decentralized AI protocol so compelling.We unpack the mechanics of Bittensor: how it creates a decentralized incentive mechanism for AI development through subnets, each solving different problems. Frank explains the complex dynamics between miners, validators, and the newly introduced alpha tokens.We also explore the value flow between Tao and subnet alpha tokens, the challenges of the new tokenomics introduced in February, and why Frank sees Tao as a credible balance sheet asset for companies seeking exposure to decentralized AI.📣📣📣 Building something exciting & want to come on the show or collaborate with us? Email us at 👉👉 business@teachmedefi.de 👈👈 or DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment! 👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us for quality education.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi▸ Find us on 𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI▸ Find us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI▸ Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction and technical difficulties00:01:03 - Frank's background and Safello's founding story00:02:24 - Safello's journey from 2013, surviving Mt. Gox, regulatory compliance00:03:42 - Strategic shift from Bitcoin/Ethereum to Tao treasury00:08:52 - What is Bittensor and what problem does it solve?00:09:22 - Decentralized AI as alternative to centralized players like OpenAI00:11:55 - Comparing decentralized vs centralized AI compute efficiency00:13:15 - Token usage metrics - AI tokens vs crypto tokens00:14:40 - How Bittensor works: subnets, miners, and validators explained00:18:48 - Specialized mining across 128 different subnets00:19:46 - Game theory and incentive mechanisms in Bittensor00:21:18 - How subnet rewards are determined and alpha token dynamics00:26:05 - Domain squatting problem and subnet limitations00:29:17 - Value accrual between alpha tokens and Tao00:32:39 - Utility and purpose of alpha tokens00:35:22 - Competition between subnets for Tao emissions00:37:24 - Bittensor's market cap approaching Polkadot00:40:00 - Tao as credible balance sheet asset for AI exposure00:43:14 - No pre-mine structure and organic protocol development00:45:42 - Current subnet landscape and investment opportunities00:46:40 - MiCA compliance challenges and regulatory landscape00:50:28 - Reflections on crypto's evolution and regulatory gatekeeping00:52:13 - Closing thoughts--------------Disclaimer:TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.
In this episode, we speak with Anton Bukov, co-founder of 1inch – one of the most widely used DeFi aggregators.
Anton shares his journey from writing code on paper as a teenager to building one of the most sophisticated smart contracts during a hackathon with Vitalik Buterin, and how those early experiments shaped his engineering mindset. He explains how aggregation works in decentralized exchanges, why routing liquidity is an optimization problem, and how 1inch protects users even when integrated protocols are compromised.
We also cover the rise of decentralized exchanges versus centralized ones, how institutions are beginning to adopt DeFi, and the role of stablecoins in settlements. Anton gives a look at 1inch’s broader strategy – from its wallet and payment card to institutional integrations – and outlines where he sees DeFi heading over the next 12 to 24 months.
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00:00 – Intro and Anton’s early coding journey
03:18 – Writing his first smart contract at a hackathon with Vitalik
06:33 – Outsourcing computation and early crypto experiments
09:53 – From hackathons to DeFi: the path to 1inch
13:36 – Thoughts on AI and coding productivity
23:57 – How DEX aggregation works
26:50 – Evolution of DEXs and liquidity competition
29:20 – Why aggregators helped many projects survive
32:05 – DEXs vs. centralized exchanges
33:48 – Adoption timeline and user behavior
38:50 – Routing trades and optimization challenges
41:29 – Bringing DeFi to the masses: wallet, card, multi-chain
43:38 – Institutions and DeFi adoption
46:45 – Are institutions really coming this time?
48:44 – Stablecoins and settlement use cases
50:24 – Institutional use cases 1inch is working on
51:12 – What’s next for 1inch in the next 12–24 months
53:16 – Competitors: Uniswap, other aggregators, and CEXs
55:44 – Closing thoughts and where to learn more
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In this episode, we speak with Nik Kassis, Director of Growth and Ecosystem Development at Midnight — a ZK-powered blockchain that will be Cardano’s first partner chain.
Nik explains how zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) are foundational to Midnight’s architecture, how it achieves shared security with Cardano, and why he believes revenue generation and real-world utility will define the next wave of crypto adoption.
We also cover the involvement of Charles Hoskinson (co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Cardano), Cardano’s plans around Bitcoin DeFi, and how digital identity could be radically reimagined in a privacy-first future.
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Learn more about Glacier Drop: https://www.midnight.gd/
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Glacier Airdrop
03:30 - What Is Midnight?
05:35 - Cardano’s 1st Partner Chain
08:35 - Privacy and AI ( with @OODA_AI_ )
12:50 - The Magic of ZK-Proofs
14:33 - Digital Identity for AI Agents
17:47 - @IOHK_Charles + Midnight
19:20 - Cardano’s Bitcoin Strategy & Bitcoin DeFi
22:40 - Companies with Crypto Treasuries
24:30 - The Shift to Revenue in Crypto
27:09 - Use Cases
36:50 - Market News: On Bittensor, DeFi, Worldcoin, ZK & Base App
47:10 - Programmable Privacy
50:50 - Keeping Up with Midnight
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In this episode, we sit down with Anurag Arjun, co-founder of Polygon and now Avail, to unpack his journey from an early fascination with Bitcoin to building two of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in crypto.
We explore what it really took to get Polygon off the ground, why Anurag believes interoperability is the biggest problem in Web3 right now, and how Avail aims to connect fragmented chains into one seamless experience. We also dive into the role of ZK tech, real-world asset tokenization, and why now might be the best time to build in crypto.
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Avail Website: https://www.availproject.org/
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00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Anurag discovers Bitcoin
06:20 - Polygon’s birth in a co-working space
08:20 - Scaling from 0 to Billions
12:46 - Failures
15:00 - Founder Mode
18:00 - Crypto Is Fragmented
23:57 - Founding Avail
28:33 - Launching Nexus
33:20 - Tackling Interoperability Across Crypto
38:37 - TEEs
43:27 - “ZK is going to win”
50:25 - Most Excited About…
51:40 - What’s Next For Avail
56:00 - From Cypherpunk to RWAs
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In this episode, we speak with Jin Kwon, co-founder of Saga, about what it actually takes to scale blockchain ecosystems beyond hype. From his early career at Intel to working in investment banking, Jin shares the unexpected path that led him to building infrastructure for the next wave of app chains in the crypto space.
We dig into why launching a blockchain is still too complex, how Saga rethinks this.
Jin also explains Saga’s unique take on growth, mainstream adoption, and treating blockspace as a commodity instead of a scarce resource.
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Saga Website: https://www.saga.xyz/
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Jin's Story from Intel to Cosmos
05:10 - Creating and Growing Cosmos
07:45 - Scaling Chains
13:40 - Is Blockspace scarce?
15:28 - What is Saga?
20:50 - PoS with No Slashing
23:30 - Bridging & Liquidity Integration Layer
31:20 - Apps on Saga
33:27 - Interoperability
41:40 - 39:44 Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Adoption
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In this episode, we talk to Alisia Painter, co-founder and COO of Botanix, about her journey from Brazil to Bitcoin, and how her experience shaped the mission behind Botanix — a project aiming to bring programmability and DeFi to Bitcoin without compromising on decentralization or user control.
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We explore why Bitcoin matters in emerging markets, how Botanix is building a secure, decentralized Layer 2 for Bitcoin, and why building without traditional token incentives might be the key to long-term ecosystem sustainability. Alisia also shares insights into user adoption in Brazil, the challenges of onboarding new users, and how Botanix is thinking about digital identity, self-custody, and real-world asset tokenization.
Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, builder, or curious about the future of programmable money — this one’s for you.
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Botanix Website: https://botanixlabs.com/
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00:00 - Intro
02:30 - From Brazil To Bitcoin
05:00 - Education Financed By BTC Gains
05:50 - Bitcoin's Role in Emerging Markets
08:54 - Botanix: Bridging Bitcoin and DeFi
16:30 - First Decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2
21:30 - Bootstrapping A Bitcoin DeFi Ecosystem
29:30 - Why Not Bridge to Ethereum Instead?
32:04 - Bridging Risks and User Experience
36:00 - Bitcoin Is Slow (Finality): Implications
40:00 - Bitcoin’s Unique Standing as an Asset
42:30 - What’s Next?
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What happens when quantum computing collides with Bitcoin? In this episode, we talk to Alex Pruden, co-founder of Project 11, about why the current cryptographic foundations of blockchain may not survive the next computing wave.
We dig into what quantum computers actually are, how they break traditional cryptography, and why digital signatures — the backbone of crypto ownership — are at risk. Alex also breaks down Project 11 and the Q Day Prize, which tracks real progress toward quantum machines that could one day break Bitcoin.
From gas fees to multiverse theory, this episode touches on both the practical and the existential. If you’re holding crypto and think you’re safe — you’re not paying attention.
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https://www.projecteleven.com/ - Project 11 Website:
yellowpages.xyz - Anonymous post-quantum proof of Bitcoin ownership
qdayprize.org - Meant to serve as the "canary" to provide advance warning of a quantum computer that might threaten Bitcoin
Blog Post "Quantum Wargames" which covers the who, when, and how of QDay: https://blog.projecteleven.com/posts/quantum-wargames
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00:00 - Intro
01:20 - What is Quantum Computing?
05:10 - Special Forces, Stanford, a16z & Aleo - Alex’s Background
10:30 - Reflecting on Early Pitches of Solana & Co.
14:50 - The Many Worlds Theory of Quantum Mechanics
21:20 - Quantum Computing Beginnings
23:57 - Challenges
29:30 - The Role of Quantum Computing in Crypto
33:30 - What Does This Mean For Bitcoin?
38:00 - Stealing Bitcoin with a Quantum Computer
41:20 - Project 11: Preparing for a Post-Quantum World
43:30 - The Q Day Prize: Who Can Break Bitcoin?
49:45 - Upgrading Chains to Post-Quantum Crypto
56:20 - The Future of Crypto in a Quantum World
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In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI podcast, Sohejl speaks with Adrien Stern, founder of Reveel, about the next phase of decentralized finance—where user experience, AI, and payments intersect. Adrien shares how Reveel is tackling the fragmented stablecoin landscape by building infrastructure that simplifies peer-to-peer transactions.
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The conversation explores Reva, a new intelligent agent designed to initiate payments through messaging apps, the need for universal stablecoin identifiers, and how non-custodial payment systems can enhance user control and security. Adrien also explains why he thinks that the future of payments will be shaped by user intent and AI-driven interfaces.
Whether you’re building in Web3, thinking about stablecoin adoption, or you’re just curious about what payments might look like in 5 years — this is an episode worth checking out.
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Claim your Pay(ID): reveel.id
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Bad UX in Crypto Payments
04:00 - Stripe integrating Crypto Payments
06:00 - Challenges in Stablecoin Adoption
14:00 - PayID, Building a Universal Stablecoin Infrastructure
20:25 - How Reveel Works
23:10 - How AI Will Change The Internet & Payments
27:50 - Payments as Easy as Sending a Chat Message
30:50 - AI Agents and Payments
33:10 - Showcase: Sending Crypto with a Tweet
35:40 - Sending Crypto on WhatsApp?!
36:50 - REVA Token
39:30 - Tech Will Execute All Our Intents
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In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI podcast, we speak with Mathieu Baudet, founder of Linera and former cryptographic researcher at Facebook’s blockchain division. Mathieu shares his journey from academia to building next-generation blockchain infrastructure and introduces Linera—a novel protocol focused on horizontal scalability through microchains, or “personal chains.”
We dive into the design philosophy behind Linera, including how it differs from traditional monolithic and sharded chains by offering each user their own blockchain environment. Mathieu explains how this model enables real-time interactions and efficient computation while avoiding competition for block space.
The conversation also covers validator dynamics, centralization trade-offs, and Linera’s approach to block delegation. We discuss the recent launch of their testnet, how AI agents could interact with their own microchains, and the types of Web3 applications Linera is best positioned to support. Whether you're building next-gen infrastructure or exploring the limits of blockchain scalability, this episode offers valuable insight into what the future could look like.
About Mathieu Baudet & Linera
Mathieu Baudet holds a PhD in cryptographic protocols and previously worked at Facebook on the Diem blockchain. As the founder of Linera, he’s now building a scalable Layer 1 designed for real-time applications through its unique microchain architecture. Linera aims to support millions of chains running in parallel while preserving decentralization and performance.
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Linera Website: https://linera.io/
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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Mathieu’s Background at Facebook
06:30 - The Crypto Projects That Came Out Of Facebook
07:30 - The Vision Of Linera
10:10 - Understanding Linear's Unique Design
15:25 - Microchains vs. Traditional Blockchain Models
21:20 - Resilience and Decentralization
25:10 - Understanding Microchains and Centralization Risks
32:30 - Testnet Launch and Adoption
36:30 - Wen Mainnet?
37:00 - AI Agents on Linera
42:37 - Apps and Use Cases on Linera
48:30 - How Many Chains Will There Be?
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In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI podcast, we speak with Max Sanchez, co-founder of Hemi, a protocol that bridges Bitcoin and Ethereum to enhance programmability and security without altering Bitcoin’s base layer.
Max reflects on his early entry into the crypto space in 2011 and the evolution of Bitcoin’s ecosystem. He introduces Hemi’s architecture, which leverages Bitcoin for consensus security and Ethereum for data availability—enabling decentralized applications and new financial primitives to build on top of Bitcoin in a scalable, modular way.
We discuss Hemi’s unique “proof of proof” mechanism, pop mining, the challenges of building around Bitcoin’s limitations, and how the protocol aims to support L3 ecosystems, ZK-based computation, and non-custodial apps. Max also discusses the potential of zero-knowledge machine learning (ZKML) and how Hemi's infrastructure could support advanced AI applications in the blockchain space.
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Hemi Website: https://hemi.xyz/
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00:00 - Intro
06:00 - Bitcoin and Ethereum Maxis
08:00 - Bringing Programmability to Bitcoin
11:30 - Working with Bitcoin OG Jeff Garzik
14:30 - What’s Hemi?
19:14 - Security Mechanisms in Hemi
28:53 - Challenges and Innovations in Bitcoin's Design
34:45 - How Does Hemi Integrate with Bitcoin & Ethereum
41:00 - Consensus Security vs Data Availability
44:30 - Decentralized Publication and Mining
47:30 - Scalability and Future L3 Ecosystem
51:36 - Hemi Token Utility
54:40 - Current Achievements and Future Roadmap
01:00:10 - Exploring AI Use Cases
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In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI podcast, we speak with Jelena Djuric, co-founder of Noble, a stablecoin issuance protocol built for the Interchain economy. We discuss her journey in crypto, the evolution of stablecoins, and Noble’s unique approach to building regulatory-compliant, yield-bearing digital dollars.
Jelena explains how Noble Dollar, their flagship product, is collateralized by U.S. treasury bills and distributes yield directly to holders with every block. The conversation also covers the growing demand for compliant stablecoins in Europe, how Stripe’s involvement validates the space, and why stablecoin infrastructure is critical for real-world adoption.
We also touch on market trends, including the rise of meme coins, and how Noble is thinking about long-term sustainability and utility with its upcoming application layer.
Whether you're a builder, regulator, or stablecoin user, this episode offers a deep dive into where the stablecoin market is heading and what it means for the broader crypto ecosystem.
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Noble Website: https://www.noble.xyz/
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Stablecoins Volume Surpassing Visa?!
03:50 - Jelena's Background and Noble's Origin Story
09:10 - Building Noble After The Terra Luna Nightmare
12:15 - Why Build An AppChain for Stables?
14:00 - Noble Dollar: Features and Unique Points
26:00 - Who Do We Have To Trust?
28:00 - Payment Giant Stripe Embracing Stablecoins
31:00 - Regulatory Landscape and Global Adoption of Stablecoins
35:55 - What Are You Least Bullish On?
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In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI podcast, Sohejl sits down with Chris Yin, co-founder of Plume Network, to discuss the evolving role of real-world assets (RWAs) and tokenization in crypto.
The conversation explores why tokenization is considered a revolutionary step for financial markets, the gap between institutional interest and actual investment, and why user experience is still a major hurdle for adoption. Chris shares insights on the importance of designing crypto products with end-users in mind and explains how stablecoins have successfully integrated real-world assets on-chain.
Sohejl and Chris also dive into the challenges of regulation, the need for innovation beyond simply replicating traditional finance, and the transformative potential of private credit financing on blockchain. They highlight how retail users—and not just institutions—are driving the next wave of crypto growth.
About Chris Yin and Plume Network:
Chris Yin is the co-founder of Plume Network. Plume is the first full-stack RWA Chain and ecosystem purpose-built for RWAfi, enabling the rapid adoption and demand-driven integration of real world assets. With 200+ projects building on the network, Plume offers a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real world assets. Coupled with an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, Plume simplifies asset onboarding and enables seamless DeFi integration for RWAs so anyone can tokenize real world assets, distribute them globally, and make them useful for native crypto users.
Whether you’re interested in stablecoins, private credit, or building better products for the next generation of crypto users, this episode breaks down the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of tokenized finance.
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Plume Network Website: https://plumenetwork.xyz/
Chris Yin on X: https://x.com/chriseyin
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Current State of Institutional Involvement in Crypto
08:00 - Challenges in User Experience and Market Demand
13:40 - Regulation Impact on RWAs
18:30 - The Uber Effect
21:50 - Building The Future of RWAs with Plume
35:40 - Robinhood 2.0
39:20 - Changing Formats: New Ways to Access Assets
45:44 - What’s the worst thing in crypto?
47:20 - The Plume Roadmap
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In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI Podcast, Sohejl sits down with Dr. Steven Waterhouse—also known as Seven—to explore the evolution of artificial intelligence, from its early machine learning roots to the emerging frontiers of decentralized AI. Drawing on his experience across venture capital, blockchain, and deep tech, Steven shares insights into the future of AI infrastructure, creativity, and compute.
Steven Waterhouse is the Co-Founder and CEO of Orchid Labs, a decentralized VPN protocol. Previously, he was a Partner at Pantera Capital, one of the earliest crypto-focused venture funds, and co-founded the Digital Currency Fund at Fortress Investment Group alongside Mike Novogratz. He also co-founded RPX Corp (Nasdaq: RPXC) and served as Director at Sun Microsystems during the early internet boom. Steven holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and brings decades of experience at the intersection of deep tech, crypto, and infrastructure.
The conversation examines why privacy, verifiability, and trust are becoming critical for the next generation of AI applications. Steven and Sohejl also reflect on the philosophical implications of machine creativity, how AI can amplify rather than replace human originality, and what kinds of new software stacks are needed to support decentralized intelligence.
They discuss the economic constraints shaping AI development today—from the rising cost of compute to the role of nuclear energy—and how limitations can spark innovation. This episode takes a sober but visionary look at how AI may shape our digital and creative future.
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Guest Links / Additional Material:
Nazare Ventures: https://nazare.io/
Steven Waterhouse on X: https://x.com/deseventral
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:00 - Steven’s Journey in Tech and AI
10:00 - The Evolution of AI and Its Current State
12:20 - Are We Moving Towards AGI or Not?
16:05 - Creativity, Disobedience and Intelligence
20:45 - AI as a Tool for Human Creativity?
28:00 - Decentralized AI: Opportunities and Challenges
31:30 - Privacy and Verifiability in Decentralized AI
38:15 - Constraints, Progress and Investment in AI
41:44 - The Need for Compute and Energy
46:10 - Nuclear Energy and AI
50:00 - How To Keep Up With The Progress in AI?
54:00 - What’s The Most Overhyped Thing in AI?
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In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI podcast, we speak with Carlos Mercado, Senior Data Scientist at Flipside, to explore the power of open blockchain data and how it can accelerate ecosystem growth—specifically in the Stellar network.
Flipside Dashboards: https://bit.ly/TMD_FlipSide
Stellar Website: http://Stellar.org
Carlos shares his background in economics and data science, and how Flipside is working to make on-chain data more interpretable and accessible for both users and developers. We discuss the importance of transparent metrics, real-world asset adoption, and the potential of AI-enhanced analytics in Web3.
Carlos also explains how Flipside’s partnership with Stellar is helping users onboard through on-chain quests, while giving ecosystem builders better tools to understand user behavior and growth trends.
This episode is part of our broader Stellar Video Series, in partnership with Stellar. #sponsored
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Flipside Dashboards: https://bit.ly/TMD_FlipSide
Stellar Website: http://Stellar.org
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Carlos’ Journey into Crypto
04:00 - Onchain Data: Spam, TVL and More
07:50 - Metrics are Misunderstood!
10:50 - Growing Crypto Communities
14:10 - Exploring The @StellarOrg Ecosystem
23:20 - How Data Grows Stellar’s Soroban
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