Blockchain Won't Save the World

We've been raising funds with blockchain and crypto for a decade. But one team believed in a vision that is only now coming to reality. And you need to hear their story. Joris believed that Blockchains will create the ability for all assets to act as 'APIs' and unlock better capital, equity financing and growth... But to do so, he needed to wait for the rest of the world to catch up to his vision. Fast forward to 2026: the entire financial services industry is sold on Blockchain technology. Tokenisation of everything is ongoing. Even the regulators are pushing things forward. So what comes next? On this show we discuss: - An intro to Joris and Fairmint - The history of on-chain equity (the last 10 years) - Getting subpoena'd by Gary Gensler - Opportunities for on-chain compliance and data oracles - What more is needed to see wider adoption of onchain equity This is one of the best shows we've done in Season 4, so don't miss it!

Like it or not, every blockchain needs a business model. But not every protocol has a 'business person' in charge of big decisions. Hedera and Hashgraph have Eric Piscini. And you'll want to his take on how we make Web3 financially sustainable... Eric is a veteran leader who has seen the Big 4, start-up and protocol environments. (One of) his skill(s) is to cut through hype, and understand the clear path to value. If it doesn't help attract partners or grow revenues, what's the point? So join us for a fascinating show where we discuss: - Eric's path to Hashgraph and what he's learned from Web2 and Web3 - ⁠The current health of the Hashgraph and Hedera ecosystems - How we build blockchain ecosystems that are valuable and financially sustainable - Why the Hedera ⁠⁠partnered with McLaren, and what else is in the pipeline - ⁠⁠What more is needed to see wider adoption of blockchain technology

Keir Finlow-Bates is one of the most talented, mysterious and hirsute technicians in Web3, and he's identified a critical issue with Web3 today. You need to hear this... After tracking him down in frozen Finland, stalking him at a book signing in London, and buying all of his Amazon best-sellers to-date, he's agreed to join us on LinkedIn Live to share some important wisdom. We all know Smart Contracts are neither smart, nor (in most cases) contracts. But with the application of a little commercial and legal nouse, Keir recons he knows how to unlock billions in real world adoption for Blockchains? What's the secret, you say?... Well, you'd better join us to find out. And/or buy his latest book. Or both... Read the book here: https://mybook.to/sci

It's harder than you think to build a global identity business. But Moca Network have created something different to the thousands who have gone before, and you need to hear their story... Kenneth Shek is the CEO of Moca Network: chain-agnostic, decentralised identity infrastructure (DID) that allows users to manage on-chain reputation and data. Powered by zkProofs, it acts as a unified, privacy-preserving login system ("Moca ID") for 600+ projects in the Animoca ecosystem. While the rest of the industry debates token prices and chain wars, Moca is tackling the unsolved problem underneath it all: how do you know who someone actually is across Web3, without handing that data to Google or Meta? In this show we discuss: - Kenneth's journey into Web3 and digital identity - Animoca Brands 101 and the Moca Network origin story - Challenges building and scaling Digital Identity (and why Blockchain) - Use cases from the Moca Network that are live today - What more is needed to see DIDs reach mass adoption With over 1 billion users, this isn't a whitepaper project... it's a live, scaling protocol with a full mainnet launch on the horizon for 2026. Don't miss this one!...

Agents will be responsible for transforming every area of digital life. But will they use Blockchains & Crypto? And if so, WHERE?... Max Crown, President and CEO of TON Foundation, and co-Founder of MoonPay knows more than most about operating applications and transfer of value at scale. So when he gives a prediction on the Agentic Web, it's worthwhile to listen... On this show we discuss the following predictions: 1. The Agent Economy Will Be Won at the Interface Layer 2. Messaging + Payments = Native Environment for Agents 3. Stablecoins Are Moving from Crypto Niche to Financial Infrastructure 4. AI Agent Adoption Hinges on Simplicity, Not Technology In summary, the blocker to mass adoption isn’t regulation or capability - it’s usability. Once deploying and funding an agent becomes frictionless, adoption could scale rapidly.

Blockchain is about to be new rails for everything, but traditional finance is still struggling to go fully on-chain. While tokenisation has become one of the most talked-about innovations in capital markets, much of today’s activity remains confined to permissioned environments, private chains, and heavy KYC barriers that limit the true potential of decentralised infrastructure. This is where CRYMBO enters the conversation. Eyal Daskal and team are building technology designed to unlock compliant, scalable, and truly interoperable tokenised finance without sacrificing the core advantages of blockchain. As institutions explore tokenisation of assets and Web3 adoption accelerates, infrastructure that connects TradFi requirements with decentralised systems has never been more critical. On this show we discuss: - Eyal’s journey into Web3 - The founding vision behind CRYMBO, the market need, and the core mission driving its technology roadmap - The issue with TradFi tokenising assets on Blockchains today, and why no one is talking about the on-chain compliance issue - Live demo of the CRYMBO solution and how their customers are using the solution today - What more is needed in 2026 to see mainstream adoption of Blockchain, tokenisation and digital assets

2026 is the 'Year of Institutions' for Blockchain & Crypto. But who will lead the adoption, and more importantly who will 'win' in this new era?📃 Iggy has the perfect CV for this discussion: a former Wall Street MD, head of VC at Polygon Labs, and now CIO and tokenisation tech company Theo In this show we'll discuss: - Iggy's background and transition from TradFi to Web3 (and back) - Tokenisation Tech 101 - Current trends and imperatives in Institutional Adoption - What infrastructure is needed next, and who will the 'winners' be - Predictions for tokenisation and Web3 adoption in 2026

You can't deny the influence and appeal of AI right now. What the Action Model team have built is something remarkable. And you'll want to learn more if you're into crypto, build blockchain apps, or are a traditional business... AI is transforming the way we automate and conduct our daily (and business) activities. But we're still sharing our personal data or opinions in exchange for chatbot responses most of the time.. The Action Model has combined a way for users to earn rewards from training AI models based on their ACTIONS (how they use apps and websites), build workflows for their most-used activities (a la ClaudeBot) and can drive Bottom of the Funnel impact for businesses or apps looking for users In this show we talk about: - The difference between LLMs and Large Action Models - How democratising AI works in practice - Common use cases for the Action Model - ActionFi: a better replacement for InfoFi - How to get early access to the Action Model

What are the 'professionals' investing in this year, and how do you drive success from investments in Blockchain and Crypto startups? These are important questions for VCs, for individuals, and for Web3 as an industry as we move deeper into the 'era of institutions' Mitch brings significant experience investing in innovative technology companies and Blockchain ecosystems. On this show, we discuss: 1. Mitch's Background & Web3 Journey 2. An Intro to Fifth Era & Blockchain Coinvestors 3. His Current Investment Thesis for 2026 4. What Makes a Successful Investment 5. What More is Needed For Wider Web3 Adoption

It's the first show of 2026, and we're kicking off with things we all care about. Staking rewards, institutional impact, and predictions for the year ahead. Andrew has been on both sides of the Web3 fence and brings deep insight to the table. So 2025 wasn't the year many of us hoped for, but what can we expect in 2026? Andrew will help us break down the state of current institutional adoption of Blockchain and Crypto, where staking rewards and institutional-level staking can change the yield game in future, and some predictions for 2026. On this show, we discuss: 1. Andrew’s journey from AML and JP Morgan into Web3 2. An Introduction to Twinstake 3. Current state of institutional interest in crypto, digital assets and staking 4. What more is needed for wider adoption of staking and digital asset investing 5. Top 3 predictions for 2026

Wallets are where the value is, where users transact, and where we can link intent and action. So why is everyone sleeping on Web3 wallets? Following a 'charmed' panel performance at Zebu Live, Mo and I reconnect to take you through the opportunities and challenges of engaging customers through Web3 wallets, and what's possible for brand and chains today In this show we cover: - Mo's diverse history in Web2 and what brought him to Web3 - The current state of Web3 wallets and wallet UX - How 'easy' it is to track and target Web3 wallet users - Opportunities and implications for brands and marketeers - Privacy considerations for on-chain data trails

Many complain about the state of usability and user experience (UX) in Web3, and how it's hindering widespread adoption. But Michael argues, we've already solved these issues TODAY... Sequence has a fascinating history, from early days of Web3 Gaming to a modern, EVM-compatible, multi-chain dApp toolkit which is making life easier for builders and users alike. This is a story you need to hear. In this show we cover: - The fascinating Sequence origin story - Current state of the Ethereum and EVM ecosystem - What people mean by 'improving Web3 UX' (and how Sequence solves this) - Interoperability (making cross ETH, L2 and non-ETH chain transactions easy and secure) - What more is required for wider adoption of Web3 and decentralised apps

The institutions are coming! And they're currently driving the next wave of investment and growth in Web3. But what are they looking for in 2025, and how has the go-to-market offering changed for VCs as the industry matures? Mathias and CV VC have been one of the leading institutions driving forward Web3 adoption, first in Crypto Valley and today across the globe. From partnerships in the UAE, reach into LatAm and AsPac. The model today, as with Web3, is truly global. But it's not just capital that the CV team bring to the table. The business model has evolved a LOT since 2018, as has the competition, as TradFi, Exchanges and even wealthy OGs look to muscle in on traditional VC turf. On this show, Mathias will take us through: - The origins of CV VC and CV Labs - What's changed over the years in terms of thesis and offerings - What has the 2025 'Institutional Wave' brought from his viewpoint - What more is needed from VCs to support wider Web3 growth - A look forward to CV Summit in Zurich, Sept 23-24th

People with crypto are ready to pay. This is a call to action for businesses from the travel industry to real estate, from Forex to iGaming. There are 600 Million+ people holding cryptocurrency of some kind, and with EU crypto regulation MiCA comes fully into force, the Genius Bill and stable coin sentiment escalating in the USA; it’s only a matter of time before crypto payments become mainstream. And the good news is, there’s already a solution for businesses: a ‘one button click’ style crypto payments feature today. I’m joined by Max Krupyshev, leader of CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid - crypto payment gateway, which helps businesses plug into the global crypto economy: fast, secure, and friction-free. He believes that if you think crypto payments are still a thing of the future, you’re already behind, crypto users are no longer so niche. In this show we cover: - How many people with crypto are ready to pay and for what - What paying with crypto looks like for merchants - How IRL businesses really accept crypto - and why they do it - Merchant use cases: what they ask, what they fear, what makes them stay - How to address security, fraud, and fiat conversion - Any question you may have about payments, crypto or CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid

Cosmos has contributed a LOT to the Web3 space, and is going through a significant revival. It's time to dig deeper into this OG Blockchain ecosystem that has contributed so much to interoperability and cross-chain apps. If you're in Web3, you've probably heard of Cosmos. You've probably heard of Osmosis, and if you're vaguely technical you've probably heard of IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol). But that's not where the story ends. The Cosmos ecosystem is smart, vibrant and determined. However, for many reasons (which we'll cover on this show) Cosmos hasn't received the recognition or escape velocity it perhaps deserves. On this LinkedIn Live, we meet Crypto Cito, one of the strongest and longest-serving advocates for the Cosmos ecosystem, so who better to give us the story of what was and what will be... In this show we cover: - Cosmos 101 (The tech and why it matters) - Cosmos 201 (The ecosystem and evolution of the community) - Use cases, builders and apps you should know - The roadmap - where next for Cosmos

Animoca Brands are one of the few groups in Web3 that have successfully moved and pivoted with the evolution of Web3. And we're going to learn what it takes to read and succeed in such a tumultuous industry... Yat Siu is one of the busiest, most travelled leaders in Web3. Through deep engagement with founders, investors and innovators all around the world, Yat can filter out what will succeed vs. what is just Crypto Fluff... On this podcast we cover: - The current Animoca Brands investment thesis - Why certain portfolio companies have succeeded of failed - The rise, fall and renovation of Web3 gaming - How to think about Digital Assets, and their many sub-categories - What more is needed to see wider adoption of Web3 technology

Looking for the 'killer app' for Blockchain? Payments much just be it! And Concordium have a master plan for mass adoption... Bitcoin was the first mass-adopted cryptocurrency, but as 'digital gold', it may not be practical for everyday payments. After all, you don't pay for groceries with your pension, right?... Stablecoins have shown that digital assets anchored to FIAT currencies have strong potential, and map well to the traditional financial world. So what is holding back more widespread usage. With Boris, we'll cover the potential of 'PayFi' and give you all a basic understanding of the tech, the vision, and the challenges ahead, including: - An introduction to Concordium - The importance of Stablecoins for Web3 adoption - The importance of privacy, compliance and the role of ZK technology - Important use cases or projects in the Concordium ecosystem - What more is needed for wider adoption of 'PayFi'

Dr. Weijia Zhang is a renowned expert on interoperability, bridges, and is the Regional Head of China for the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. So he knows a thing or two about what it takes to bring Web3 into production. Interoperability was supposed to be the great accelerator (ahead of privacy tech) for Web3 to really scale and connect apps and ecosystems for the greater good. But have we achieved this yet? Are bridges the answer, or can we do better? In this show, we discuss: - The ideal conditions for use of Blockchain technology - The current technologies and maturity of 'interoperability' - Enterprise use cases Dr. Zhang is most excited about - The role and importance of organisations like EEA and Linux Foundation in driving adoption - What more is needed to see widespread usage of Blockchain technology

Time to pay attention when one of the world's largest Investment Managers leans into Crypto ETFs, Digital Assets and creates its own VC arm: VanEck Ventures. But what's their current outlook on the market and the technology? Juan Lopez, an experienced Web3 investor, is General Partner at VanEck Ventures (and formerly of Circle Ventures) and is looking to make 25-35 investments of tickets between $500k to $1M. As such, he has to understand the current industry requirements, investment narratives, and be able to sort the quality projects from the hype... He's also looking at the intersection between Fintech and AI to better observe how Blockchain and Digital Assets can offer transformation in TradFi and 'traditional' industries. On this show we cover: - Juan’s background and experience in Blockchain and Digital Assets - The VanEck story, and their involvement in Web3 - VanEck Ventures - the investment thesis, where they have invested to-date, and what else they are looking to invest in - How traditional financial institutions are looking at Digital Assets today (e.g. Bitcoin, Blockchains, Stablecoins) - What more is needed to see widespread adoption of Digital Assets and Web3 technology

Why aren't a billion people using Blockchains and Crypto everyday? We explore use cases, particularly payments, with Isha from Celo - an Ethereum L2 focused on 'real world adoption'... You wouldn't pay for coffee with your pension... So assuming that Bitcoin (cited by many as a 'digital gold') doesn't fit for everyday usage, what else can we use to get the benefits of Blockchain technology? Celo has been focusing on this particular problem since inception, and in this episode we're going to zoom in specifically on: - Why Ethereum needs L2s - The mission and vision of Celo to drive 'real world' adoption - Use cases that are gaining traction today: In Africa and beyond - Whether Blockchain is a good 'fit' for everyday payments - And what more is needed to see wider adoption