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Untangling Web3

Jack Davies & Alec Burns

The podcast that simplifies tomorrow"s tech, today.Untangling Web3 dives deep into the world of the next-generation Internet, exploring the groundbreaking technologies, projects, and ideas shaping the future of the Web. Join us as we demystify the concepts behind Web3 and learn how you can be relevant in this radical digital and societal transformation.This series is hosted and produced by Jack Davies and Alec Burns.

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51:41

#102 Untangling: X-2-Earn Apps with Piero Bassa

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2025/05/07

This episode of Untangling Web3 features Piero Bassa, senior software engineer at VeChain and founder of Mugshot, for an in-depth look at X-2-Earn models that use Web3 infrastructure to reward sustainable real-world behavior. With a background in building scalable decentralized systems, Piero outlines how DApps can enable new paradigms of user engagement by combining crypto incentives with everyday actions like choosing reusable items. Key highlights:What makes a DApp different from traditional

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51:20

#101 Untangling: The AI Battle Royale

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2025/04/30

In this episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we break down the latest developments in the rapidly evolving world of AI, focusing on the rising competition between major players like OpenAI, Google's Gemini, and China's groundbreaking DeepSeek. With performance, cost, and openness on the line, this episode unpacks the global battle to dominate the future of artificial intelligence.Key highlights:Origins and Missions of the Major Players: The episode begins by tracing the roots of leading AI

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46:25

#100 Untangling: 100 Episodes of Web3

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2025/04/23

Welcome to a very special milestone of the Untangling Web3 podcast – our 100th episode! In this celebratory edition, we take a step back to reflect on how far the podcast has come, the incredible evolution of Web3 and emerging tech during this journey, and the community that has grown around us. From humble beginnings with scratchy audio and no video to live events, high-profile guests, and over 175,000 YouTube subscribers, this episode is both a nostalgic trip and an optimistic look forward.Key

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45:07

#99 UW3 Live: Web3 for Social Good with Pankhuri...

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2025/04/16

This special edition of Untangling Web3 features the first-ever live recording of the show, held in London and focused on the theme of Web3 for Social Good. Guest panelists Sunny Lu (CEO of VeChain) and Pankhuri Bansal (blockchain and AI expert with the UN and LTO Network) explore how decentralized technologies are driving impact in sustainability, social inclusion, and environmental action.Key highlights:Decentralization as a Tool for Inclusion Over 1.4 billion people remain unbanked globally,

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44:11

#98 Untangling: Getting Deep Into DePIN with Tom...

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2025/04/09

In this episode of Untangling Web3, co-founder of Fluence and host of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge, breaks down the evolving world of DePIN—Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks. Drawing on his leadership at Fluence and his experience launching Hedera Hashgraph, Trowbridge provides a technical yet accessible overview of how DePIN offers an alternative model to centralized infrastructure, unlocking powerful new design patterns in blockchain-based networks.Key highlights:Definition and

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42:31

#97 Untangling: AI & Creativity with King Willonius

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2025/04/02

This week on Untangling Web3, we're joined by artist, comedian, and AI innovator King Willonius to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, comedy, music, and storytelling. Known best for his viral AI-generated track "BBL Drizzy," King breaks down the mechanics, ethics, and cultural implications of using AI as a creative collaborator—offering a first-hand look into how creators are using technology to expand the boundaries of art and expression.Key highlights:BBL Drizzy, Kendrick

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45:53

#96 Untangling: How DAOs Work with Daniel Liebau

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2025/03/26

In this episode of Untangling Web3, Daniel Liebau, founder of Lightbulb Capital and co-author of a leading academic book on DAOs, explores how decentralized autonomous organizations are redefining governance, collaboration, and organizational design. Drawing on research and real-world examples, this episode examines the opportunities and risks associated with DAOs as scalable, decentralized alternatives to traditional organizational structures.Key highlights:Defining a DAO and Its Core Mechanics: A

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48:06

#95 Untangling: Onboarding the World to DeFi with...

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2025/03/19

This week on Untangling Web3, Dan Hughes, founder of Radix DLT, explores the future of DeFi, scalability, and the barriers to mainstream adoption. With over a decade of experience in blockchain infrastructure, Dan shares insights on what it will take to onboard the next billion users into DeFi while maintaining decentralization and security.Key highlights:The Core Problem in DeFi Adoption: DeFi currently serves a niche audience of crypto-native users, leaving the majority of global finance

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48:27

#94 Untangling: Decentralized Personhood with Kyle...

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2025/03/12

This week on Untangling Web3, Kyle Weiss and Shady El Damaty join us from ETH Denver to explore the future of digital identity, decentralized personhood, and blockchain-based verification systems. As the digital landscape evolves, ensuring secure, verifiable, and privacy-preserving digital identities has become a critical challenge. This conversation delves into how Web3 is reshaping identity management and what it means for online trust, governance, and digital interactions.Key

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46:47

#93 Untangling: The Movement Economy with Oleg Fomenko

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2025/03/05

This week on Untangling Web3, Oleg Fomenko, co-founder of Sweat Economy, breaks down the concept of the movement economy—a system where physical activity is tokenized to create financial and social value. Sweat Economy leverages Web3 incentives to encourage people to be more active, transforming movement into a digital asset with real-world applications.Key highlights:The Movement Economy as a Trillion-Dollar Market: Physical activity generates economic value for individuals, businesses, and

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49:04

#92 Untangling: Web3's Branding Problem with Diego Borgo

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2025/02/26

In this episode of Untangling Web3, brand strategist and Web3 expert Diego Borgo explores the challenges and opportunities of branding in the decentralized space. With extensive experience advising global brands like Adidas, Prada, Mastercard, and Porsche, Diego shares insights into the evolving perception of Web3 and how brands can adapt to the changing digital landscape.Key highlights:The Branding Problem in Web3: The term "Web3" carries a branding challenge due to its association with scams,

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53:12

#91 Untangling: The Future of Work and AI with Dan...

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2025/02/19

In this episode of Untangling Web3, futurist and AI expert Dan Södergren joins the conversation to explore how artificial intelligence and Web3 technologies are transforming the future of work.With a background in digital transformation and consumer rights, Dan explains why the rise of AI is triggering what he calls the Fifth Industrial Revolution and what it means for individuals, businesses, and society.Key highlights:The Fifth Industrial Revolution and Work Transformation: AI is fundamentally

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50:33

#90 Untangling: The Blockchain Blueprint for Digital...

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2025/02/12

In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we dive deep into the future of Web3 identity with George Kassis from Kinexys by J.P.Morgan. George's blockchain journey began a decade ago with a university thesis on Bitcoin prediction models, and he has since become a thought leader in the space. In this episode, we explore the evolution of identity from Web0 to Web3, discussing how identity has transformed from physical documents to digital representations.Key highlights:Evolution of Digital Identity:

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32:34

#89 Untangling: Memecoins

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2025/02/05

In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we dive into the booming yet controversial world of memecoins—tokens built on blockchain but driven primarily by internet memes and social media virality. From the iconic rise of Dogecoin to the latest meme-based tokens, this episode unpacks the hype, the risks, and whether memecoins offer any meaningful value or are just a speculative frenzy.Key highlights:The Origins and Evolution of Memecoins: Memecoins trace their roots to Dogecoin, created in 2013 as a

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63:06

#88 Untangling: Crypto ETFs with Johnny Garcia

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2025/01/29

This week's episode of Untangling Web3, features Johnny Garcia, who brings extensive experience from VeChain Foundation and Bitwise Asset Management, focusing on the intersection of ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and the broader financial landscape influenced by blockchain technology.Key highlights:Development of Crypto ETFs: The inception and evolution of cryptocurrency ETFs are explored, highlighting how regulatory milestones have facilitated the inclusion of Bitcoin and Ethereum in mainstream investment

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45:00

#87 Untangling: Tech and Misinformation

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2025/01/22

In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we delve into the intersection of AI, misinformation, Web3, and social media—exploring how advanced technologies are reshaping the way we consume information and engage with politics. From the promises of democratized information to the challenges of AI-driven algorithms, this conversation unpacks the evolving role of technology in our everyday lives and its implications for the future of truth and trust.Key highlights:The Evolution of Social Media and

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36:53

#86 Untangling: Decentralized Skilling with Priyanka...

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2025/01/15

In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we explore the merging paths of decentralized technologies and skill development with Priyanka Kamath. Priyanka, founder of 100 Girls in Gen AI, is a trailblazer in applying AI and blockchain to enhance educational accessibility and equity, particularly through her innovative projects in India that focus on skill-building in underprivileged communities..Key highlights:Decentralization and Skilling: Priyanka introduces the concept of decentralizing education

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49:55

#85 Untangling: Digital ID for the Real World with...

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2025/01/08

This week's episode of Untangling Web3, features Evin McMullen and Diego Fernández, experts pioneering the intersection of Web3, digital identity, and blockchain technology. Our discussion together focuses on the transformative potential of digital identity systems and their deployment on a broad scale.Key highlights:Foundations of Digital Identity: Evin and Diego explain the concept and significance of Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and how these digital IDs underpin secure and verifiable

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51:19

#84 Untangling: Predictions for 2025

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2025/01/01

Welcome to a very special New Year’s episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast! Kicking off 2025, we dive into our bold predictions for the year ahead in Bitcoin, Web3, and the crypto landscape. We reflect on the major events of 2024, including institutional adoption and Bitcoin ETFs, while casting a forward-looking lens on what 2025 could hold for the world of decentralized technologies and blockchain innovation.Key highlights:Institutional Adoption of Crypto: Building on the momentum from 2024, the

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53:12

#83 Untangling 2024: The Web3 Review

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2024/12/26

Merry Christmas one and all! Join us for our annual festive review of the year in Web3, looking back at our favourite guests, clips, and highlights from 2024. This episode is sponsored by the VeChain foundation. Learn more about VeBetterDAO here:https://vebetterdao.org/--Learn more about Web3 at:https://untanglingweb3.com/--Untangling Web3 is brought to you by hosts Jack Davies and Alec Burns, with music by Daniel Paigge. Got a question or topic suggestion? Send us an email at

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