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Web3 Deep Dive

Journalist Rachel Wolfson goes in depth with industry experts and builders in the Web3 sector. New episode airs every Wednesday of each week.

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00:50:20

Bitcoin Finance, DeFi, and Mainstream Adoption with...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2025/03/19

In this episode, Alisia Painter, COO and Co-Founder of Botanix Labs, discusses how Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) is evolving. Botanix Labs is a Bitcoin layer-2 network that is helping advance Bitcoin DeFi use cases. Alisia goes in-depth on this topic and explains how the “Spiderchain” is ensuring decentralization and security for Bitcoin DeFi. She further discusses new use cases for Bitcoin and explains how the Bitcoin community has evolved with the help of Ethereum.This is a great episode

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00:57:18

Dan Held on Taproot Wizards and Making Bitcoin Fun...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2025/03/12

In this episode, Dan Held – GP at Asymmetric investment fund and founding team member at Taproot Wizards – goes in depth on all things Bitcoin. Dan begins by sharing his background and explaining how he became involved in the Bitcoin sector early on. He then explains what Taproot Wizards is doing and how this relates to Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi). Throughout the episode, Dan explains concepts related to Bitcoin –like “hodl” –and details how Bitcoin has evolved from 2011 until now. This is

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00:46:50

Silk Road Creator Blake Benthall Discusses Illicit...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2025/02/28

In this episode, Blake Benthall, Founder of FathomX and the creator of Silk Road 2.0 goes in depth on all things related to crypto and Bitcoin payments, traceable transactions, crypto crime, meme coins and much more. Benthall explains why crypto transactions are horrible for illicit activity. He also elaborates on the importance of Bitcoin payments. Benthall touches on privacy coins as well and the use cases associated with coins like Monero. This week's guest(s):Operating under the pseudonym

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00:36:20

The Why Behind Quai: Alan Orwick Discuss Quai...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2025/02/22

In this episode, Alan Orwick –- co-founder of Quai Network and CEO of Dominant Strategies –- shares his story about going from an Apple software developer to becoming the founder of Quai Network. Alan discusses his journey into the blockchain sector, explaining why a new layer-1 blockchain network was needed. He goes in-depth on the features and functionalities offered by Quai Network. Alan also addresses the shortcoming associated with Bitcoin and Ethereum and mentions how these can be solved. Alan

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00:33:42

Selling A Song For 1 BTC: Violetta Zironi Explains...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/11/19

In this episode, Italian singer-songwriter and actress Violetta Zironi shares her journey from traditional music industry challenges to embracing the world of Bitcoin and Ordinals/NFTs. She discusses the benefits of decentralization for artists, and her innovative approach to inscribing music on the Bitcoin blockchain. Violetta emphasizes the importance of community, ownership, and the future of music in a digital landscape, while also reflecting on her personal artistic expression and

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00:31:21

David Bchiri of XRPL Commons Discusses XRPL Developer...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/10/31

In this episode Rachel speaks with David Bchiri, CEO of XRPL Commons. XRPL Commons aims to support developers, educators, and entrepreneurs who are committed to creating utility leveraging the XRP Ledger.During this conversation, Rachel and David discuss how XRPL Commons enables web3 developers to build sustainable companies that solve real-world problems. David explains the importance of teaching and enabling free education. He also goes in depth on how XRPL Commons works and provides a few use

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00:44:21

Chris Maurice of Yellow Card Explains Stablecoin...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/10/09

In this episode Rachel speaks with Chris Maurice, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Card. Chris shares his journey in creating a platform that facilitates stablecoin transactions across Africa. He discusses the challenges of high remittance fees, the role of stablecoins in providing financial access, and the impact of Yellow Card on businesses and individuals. Chris emphasizes the importance of education and regulatory compliance in the crypto space, as well as the engagement of

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00:50:44

Breaking Down Decentrlized Social Media & The Web3...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/10/02

In this episode Rachel speaks with Alex Masmej, founder and CEO of Drakula.app and $ALEX Token. They discuss Alex's journey into the crypto space, the creation of the $ALEX token, and the launch of the Dracula.app, which aims to empower content creators through decentralized social media. The conversation also explores the benefits and challenges of decentralized platforms compared to traditional social media, as well as the potential of projects like WorldCoin to address issues like identity

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00:44:29

Sandy Peng of Scroll Explains Layer-2s for Scaling...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/09/19

In this episode Rachel speaks with Sandy Peng, co-founder of Scroll, which is a layer-2 scaling the Ethereum network. Rachel and Sandy discuss Sandy's background in the crypto industry, the evolution of Scroll as a Layer 2 (L2) solution on Ethereum, and the importance of scalability and security in blockchain technology. Real-world use cases are explored, along with the role of zero-knowledge proofs in enhancing scalability. The discussion also touches on the future of Layer 2 solutions, the

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00:33:25

Core Scientific’s Russell Cann Goes In Depth on...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/08/28

In this episode Rachel speaks with Russell Cann, chief development officer at Core Scientific. Russell goes in depth on Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. He explains why some Bitcoin miners are also hosting AI data centers, discussing the costs, profits and factors that are needed. He also talks about the relationship between Core Scientific and CoreWeave. In addition, Russell explains how Bitcoin mining works and why mining can be energy efficient. He ends by touching on

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00:10:22

US Senator Ted Cruz: Bitcoin For Freedom, Benefits of...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/08/21

In this episode Rachel speaks with United States Senator Ted Cruz about his thoughts on Bitcoin and how it relates to politics and to the Texas economy. Senator Cruz shares his views on crypto and explains the benefits of Bitcoin mining. He also discusses the need for job creation in Texas and how this relates to the crypto sector.This week's guest(s): In 2013, Senator Ted Cruz was sworn into the United States Senate, where he has been a passionate fighter for limited government, economic

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00:34:21

Darknet Drug Lord Turned Crypto Entrepreneur: The...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/08/14

In this episode Rachel speaks with Blake Benthall – creator of Silk Road 2.0 and Founder of FathomX –alongside former FBI agent turned Bitcoiner, Vincent “Vinny” D'Agostino. Blake tells his story about why he created Silk Road 2.0, detailing his eventual arrest by Vinny that took place in San Francisco in 2014. Vinny explains how he found Blake, going into detail about the decision to use Blake to help the FBI following his arrest. This week's guest(s): Operating under the pseudonym

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00:19:30

Why VCs Funds Web3 Projects and The Evolution of...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/07/17

In this episode Rachel speaks with Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist, Bill Tai, and Amanda Terry, Co-Founder and COO of Metagood. Bill discusses venture capitalism and how this relates to Web3. He explains how VC funding in Web3 differs from traditional finance. Bill also shares how Bitcoin may evolve moving forward, as more builders leverage the network for decentralized applications and use cases. Amanda discusses the importance of Bitcoin and layer-2 solutions on the network. She also explains

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00:14:17

Driving Stablecoin Mass Adoption with Rune...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/07/11

In this episode Rachel speaks with Rune Christensen, co-founder of MakerDAO. Rune goes in depth on stablecoins, explaining the differences between stablecoins and decentralized stablecoins, like DAI. Rune also discusses the importance of earning yield on stablecoins. He further elaborates on the upcoming rebrand with MakerDAO and the arrival of the Endgame app. This week's guest(s): Rune Christensen is co-founder of MakerDAO, the longest-standing DeFi lending protocol. Having established

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00:34:20

Sunny Lu Breaks Down Enterprise Blockchain, Web3...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/07/03

In this episode Rachel speaks with Sunny Lu, CEO and Founder of VeChain. Sunny starts the interview by explaining his background and why he founded VeChain in 2015. He then explains VeChain’s enterprise blockchain solution, detailing the need for luxury brands to use the technology. Sunny explains blockchain for traceability and sustainability as well. Sunny concludes by discussing the partnership between VeChain and the UFC, along with additional thoughts on the blockchain sector. This week's

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00:22:15

Yat Siu on Hong Kong as a Web3 Hub, Emerging NFT...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/06/26

In this episode Rachel speaks with Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. Yat begins by explaining why Hong Kong has become a Web3 hub, detailing the spot ETF approvals in the region. He also discussed how NFT utility has matured, noting that NFTs extend beyond just gaming use cases. Yat ends by touching on crypto’s impact on the political landscape in the U.S. This week's guest(s): A veteran technology entrepreneur and investor based in Hong Kong, Yat Siu is the

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00:17:55

Muneeb Ali Discusses Building on Bitcoin, L2 Growth...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/06/19

In this episode Rachel speaks with Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Bitcoin layer-2 Stacks and the co-founder and CEO of Trust Machines. Muneeb explains the evolution of Bitcoin, providing a brief history of BTC and then detailing how layer-2 protocols have come to play. He then explains the importance of layer-2 ecosystems for Bitcoin. Muneeb also touches on Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi). This week's guest(s): Muneeb Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trust Machines, the company building out the

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00:20:16

Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink Explains Impact of...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/06/12

In this episode Rachel speaks with Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, about tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and how this concept will define the blockchain industry. Sergey explains why tokenized RWAs are gaining traction and how these products may surpass cryptocurrencies. Sergey also goes into detail about the partnership between Chainlink and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). Finally, Sergey shares his thoughts on what he looks forward to as the blockchain industry

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00:15:09

U.S. Senate Candidate John Deaton Shares His View on...

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/06/05

In this episode Rachel speaks with John Deaton, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. Deaton shares his take on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency and how digital assets related to politics. Deaton also explains the policy he plans to implement if elected as a U.S. Senator. This week's guest(s): John Deaton is running for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts against Elizabeth Warren. John escaped extreme poverty as one of six kids from a single mother living off welfare and food stamps. He is the only

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00:34:50

Bitcoin's DeFi Evolution with Jeff Yin of Merlin Chain

Web3 Deep Dive ·

2024/05/28

In this episode Rachel speaks with Jeff Yin, CEO and Founder of Bitcoin layer-2 network, Merlin Chain. During this episode, Yin discusses Bitcoin layer-2 use cases, the emergence of Ordinals and Runes and explains Bitcoin DeFi. This week's guest(s): Jeff Yin is the CEO and Founder of Merlin Chain. Yin is a serial entrepreneur and is one of the youngest recipients of Forbes 30 Under 30. Yin dropped out of college when he was 19 years old and built a startup from scratch, which he eventually

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