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ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • Culture

The ATX DAO Podcast brings you the wild, fun, and insightful side of blockchain, crypto, DeGen vibes and Web3 culture. From DAOs and on-chain innovation to blockchain gaming and memecoins, every episode mixes deep dives and candid conversations with a laid-back Austin vibe. Perfect for crypto veterans, Web3 builders, and curious newcomers, this is where big ideas meet good laughs, bold takes, and the occasional beer-fueled chat.

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E58: How Texas Blockchain Is Shaping Crypto Talent

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2025/06/19

SummarySree Duggirala joins the ATX DAO Podcast to discuss how Texas Blockchain at UT Austin is training the next generation of crypto leaders. As an electrical and computer engineering major and club leader, Sree breaks down how the student organization has evolved from a research group into a powerhouse for blockchain education and real-world experience. From hands-on DeFi training to competitive hackathons and partnerships with Collab Currency, the club offers a unique launchpad for students to

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00:46:56

E57: From Creative Tech to Community Building in Web3

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2025/06/12

SummaryCreative technologist and ATX DAO member Jenaro joins the podcast for a free-flowing roundtable on what it really takes to build in Web3. With over 25 years of experience across digital design, UX, and creative development, Jenaro shares his journey from early web projects to leading ATX DAO’s pitch competitions and branding efforts. The crew dives into how Web3 tooling is changing who gets to build, why Austin remains a hub for innovation, and what makes a DAO feel like a true community.From

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00:58:03

E56: From Community Contributor to Launching Chains...

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2025/06/05

SummaryVishnu Kumar joins the ATX DAO Podcast to share his journey from early community contributor to helping teams launch custom chains at Arbitrum. With roots in Gitcoin’s public goods ecosystem and experience across DAOs like ATX DAO and Friends With Benefits, Vishnu brings a rare perspective on how community-first involvement can evolve into real infrastructure impact. He reflects on the lessons learned from DAO chaos, builder experimentation, and navigating the trade-offs of decentralized

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00:35:20

E55: Creative Rights and the Future of IP with Camp...

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2025/05/29

SummaryNirav Murthy—co-founder of Camp Network—joins Luke and Ash to break down how Web3 is reshaping intellectual property for the AI era. Camp Network is building an autonomous IP layer that empowers creators to register, tokenize, and license their content on-chain. Whether it’s music, video, data, or agent-based applications, Nirav shares how Camp provides an on-chain framework for provenance, payment, and decentralized distribution. The discussion highlights how today’s licensing systems are

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01:02:54

E54: Insuring the Future of Bitcoin - How AnchorWatch...

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2025/05/22

SummaryRob Hamilton, co-founder and CEO of AnchorWatch, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to break down how his startup is redefining Bitcoin custody through insured, Bitcoin-native vaults. Rob shares the origin story of AnchorWatch and how their focus on technical excellence and smart contracts led them to become one of the only Lloyd’s of London coverholders in crypto. From multi-sig time locks to Trident Vault’s unique co-signing model, Rob explains how AnchorWatch blends deep cold storage with real

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01:08:04

E53: DAO Roundtable – Tariffs, TradFi & the Market Ahead

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2025/05/15

SummaryIn this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we sit down with founding member Clifton and DAO and community members, Vardo and Scott for a wide-ranging roundtable on crypto, macroeconomics, and the evolution of ATX DAO. Clifton shares his journey from building EdTech startups to working at Bridgewater and launching a market-neutral hedge fund—before diving deep into crypto and helping start ATX DAO. The group discusses what it takes to bootstrap a community from scratch, why Austin continues to

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00:51:59

E52: Bitcoin’s Quantum Defense, Led by Hunter Beast

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2025/05/08

SummaryHunter Beast joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack BIP 360, his bold proposal to protect Bitcoin from the looming risks of quantum computing. As quantum breakthroughs accelerate, many coins—including Satoshi’s—could be vulnerable to signature forgery and theft. Hunter breaks down how BIP 360 introduces a new quantum-resistant address type (P2QRH), offering a soft fork solution that empowers users to future-proof their coins without disrupting Bitcoin’s foundational principles.We dive into the

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01:11:33

E51: Scaling Web3 with GlobalStake’s Bare-Metal Infra

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2025/05/01

SummaryIn this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we dive into the world of bare-metal blockchain infrastructure with Ryan Haczynski, Head of Protocol Partnerships at GlobalStake. Ryan shares how GlobalStake differentiates itself from cloud-based providers through its enterprise-grade, self-managed infrastructure and SOC 2 Type 2 certification—an industry rarity. From spinning up 56+ blockchain validators across ecosystems like Ethereum, Polkadot, Cosmos, and Solana, to strategic partnerships with

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01:15:33

E50: Inside ATX DAO - Multichain Builders and the End...

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2025/04/24

SummaryIn this laid-back roundtable episode, we crack open a few beers with ATX DAO members Walshy, Bob, Ash, and Luke to talk about what it’s really like to build in Web3—without the chain tribalism. From Avalanche to Dogecoin to Quai to Polygon, the conversation dives into the messy, creative, and often hilarious reality of being a multichain builder. Whether it’s launching a privacy-focused autograph app, navigating app store politics, or figuring out how to explain blockchain to artists, the

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01:11:05

E49: Policy with Purpose: Winning Web3 Advocacy State...

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2025/04/17

SummaryTom McCarthy, Director of Development at Satoshi Action Fund and board member of DC DAO, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack the evolving world of Web3 policy and grassroots advocacy. With a background that bridges creativity and crypto, Tom shares his personal journey from discovering Bitcoin in college to lobbying Capitol Hill on behalf of digital asset innovation. He dives into the mission of Satoshi Action Fund, pushing pro-Bitcoin and pro-digital asset legislation across U.S. states, and

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00:54:52

E48: Decentralized Validation at Scale with Obol

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2025/04/10

SummaryToma Heremans, CEO of the Obol Association, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to explore how distributed validator technology is reshaping Ethereum staking. In this deep-dive episode, he breaks down the core challenges of proof-of-stake—like slashing risks, machine failure, and validator centralization—and explains how Obol’s middleware, enables decentralized validator clusters to deliver higher uptime, stronger security, and better rewards. From solo stakers to institutional operators, Obol is

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00:55:18

E47: Building DeFi at Scale with Gauntlet and Morpho

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2025/04/03

SummaryJonathan Libby from Gauntlet joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack his journey from DeFi founder to driving growth at one of the most influential firms in on-chain risk management. He shares how Gauntlet evolved from agent-based simulations and protocol consulting into a powerhouse that builds core infrastructure, including Morpho vaults and curated restaking strategies, while managing billions in TVL.In this episode, Jonathan breaks down how DeFi protocols can scale safely, what makes a DAO

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01:08:07

E46: The Infra Bitcoin Needs, Built by Maestro

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2025/03/27

SummaryMarvin Bertin and Varderes Barsegyan, co-founders of Maestro, join the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack how their team is building the infrastructure powering the next generation of Bitcoin-based apps. From indexing UTXO chains to supporting wallets, DEXs, and Bitcoin L2s, Maestro is focused on providing developers with the tools they need to scale reliably. The founders also dive into their surprising journey from biotech to blockchain, the early days of Maestro, and why boring infrastructure is a

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00:48:42

E45: How Indexing is Reshaping Web3 Data Access with...

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2025/03/20

SummaryIn this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we sit down with Brock Haugen, co-founder of Indexing Co, to explore the critical role of indexing in blockchain infrastructure. Brock shares his journey from Coinbase to launching a company focused on real-time blockchain data, explaining why traditional APIs fall short and how Indexing Co provides a more scalable, cost-effective solution. Whether you’re a developer, data enthusiast, or Web3 founder, this conversation sheds light on how proper indexing

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00:57:42

E44: Inside MemeCon - Talking Memes, Crypto, and...

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2025/03/04

SummaryIf you’ve ever aped into a meme coin, taken an L on a bad trade, or wondered how some of these ridiculous projects turn into full-blown communities, this episode is for you. Metafroggy, co-founder of MemeCon, joins us to break down what makes meme coins so unique, why attention is the most valuable currency in the space, and how some projects manage to keep their communities engaged while others fade fast. He also shares some of the wildest moments from past MemeCon events, including live

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01:00:56

E43: Decentralized AI and the Future of Data...

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2025/02/25

**Summary**AI is advancing rapidly, but who controls the data that powers it? In this episode, we explore the future of **decentralized AI** with Sam Padilla from **Eidon**, a company building a **permissionless AI data marketplace**. Traditional AI models rely on centralized data controlled by a few corporations, but Eidon is shifting the paradigm by enabling anyone to contribute and own their data. We discuss how blockchain ensures **transparent compensation**, why AI needs **real-world contextual

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00:56:33

E42: What It Takes to Launch a Blockchain - Inside...

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2025/02/18

SummaryWhat goes into launching a brand-new Layer 1 blockchain? In this episode, Dr. K from Quai Network takes us behind the scenes of bringing Quai to mainnet—covering everything from decentralized mining incentives to sharding for scalability. He breaks down the technical and economic challenges of building a high-throughput proof-of-work blockchain, explaining how Quai’s unique architecture enables seamless scaling without relying on traditional layer-two solutions.We also explore the role of

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00:45:06

E41: Inside Sui’s Web3 Ecosystem with Jameel Khalfan

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2025/02/04

SummaryJameel Khalfan, Head of Ecosystem Development at Sui Foundation, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to explore how Sui is shaping the future of Web3. He breaks down Sui’s origins, its unique object-based blockchain design, and why it’s gaining traction in gaming, DeFi, and decentralized storage. The discussion covers real-world applications, including Sui Play, the upcoming Walrus storage network, and the evolving role of Bitcoin in DeFi. Whether you’re a developer or a Web3 enthusiast, this episode

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00:55:09

E40: Web2 Simplicity Meets Web3 Payment Innovation...

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2025/01/28

SummaryJoin us as we chat with Chris Fusillo and Candice Jarrett, the co-founders of XKOVA, about their groundbreaking approach to blockchain-powered payments. In this episode, Chris and Candice share their journey from Web2 business owners to Web3 innovators, creating a seamless payment solution to bridge the gap between traditional merchants and blockchain technology. Discover how XKOVA eliminates high payment processing fees, offers a no-wallet, no-gas onboarding experience, and integrates

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00:50:42

Solving Restaurant Loyalty Challenges with Blockchain...

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2025/01/21

Episode Summary:In this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Luke and Ash sit down with Lynette Ban, co-founder of DISGO, to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing loyalty programs for the restaurant industry. Lynette shares how her background in hospitality and early exposure to blockchain at Cornell University inspired her to create DISGO, a platform that uses NFTs and blockchain to enable seamless, user-friendly loyalty solutions. The discussion highlights how DISGO tackles traditional loyalty

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