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Crypto Hipster

Making sense of the digital economy—through the people building it. Where builders talk freedom, not price. The Crypto Hipster Podcast features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and independent creators shaping what comes next. This is not a traditional interview show. These are perspective-driven conversations focused on insight, conviction, and the realities of building in a rapidly changing world. We go beyond headlines, beyond hype, and beyond price—to explore ownership, freedom,

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00:34:31

How to Develop a Single Ecosystem for Finance,...

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2024/08/31

Mike Romanenko is CVO and Co-Founder of Kyrrex. Mike, who has more than a decade of experience in investment and financial regulation, is a co-founder of Kyrrex. Besides, Mike holds key roles at Unicorn Factory Ventures and Vireye Game Studios, championing web3 and gaming innovations. Often featured in podcasts and panels, he's a recognized authority in the crypto domain. Kyrrex is a crypto ecosystem that provides a one-stop shop for bridging finance, payment, and trading operations with

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00:32:13

Exploring the Benefits of Revolutionizing Blockchain...

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2024/08/30

Riad Wahby is Co-Founder & CEO of Cubist. Riad is a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty at Carnegie Mellon University. He is a leading academic researcher on zero-knowledge proofs and their applications, and is also responsible for the design and specification of several cryptographic protocols that form the basis for the security of Ethereum, Avalanche, and many other blockchains. Riad was previously a cryptographic researcher at Algorand, and spent a decade as an

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00:30:54

How to Blend Fiat and Crypto Payments in a Secure and...

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2024/08/28

Nikolay Denisenko is the Co-Founder and CTO of Brighty — a digital finance app blending fiat and crypto payments in a safe and simple way, both for individuals and businesses. Nikolay has 10+ years of experience in applied mathematics, business process management, and developing applications. Before building Brighty, he was a Lead Backend Engineer at Revolut, responsible for developing Revolut Business. It was considered the most profitable division of the

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00:30:55

Exploring the Future of Decentralized Sports Betting...

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2024/08/27

Mr. Blue entered blockchain in 2017 when he became enamored with Ethereum and GPU mining. He was an early Binance trader and didnt take note of DeFi until entering BSC. From there found Apeswap and was hooked. He operated and was portfolio manager for a DeFi fund deploying capital for shared LP with a sports betting fund & then teamed up to build LEVR. (The bear market left him with time.) His previous life to blockcahin was spent in a 'Wolf of Wallstreet' style sales floor which he

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00:31:15

Why Everyone Should Have Access to On-Chain Payments...

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2024/08/26

Adrien Stern is the Founder & CEO of Reveel, the on-chain peer-to-peer payments dApp. Before founding Reveel, Adrien led the digital transformation team at BNP Paribas CIB, he was also previously a venture builder, and he owns another company - Bridge Music - a record label and recording studio. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

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00:34:53

One Hundred Years of Artificial Intelligence and Its...

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2024/08/25

Dr. Alok Aggarwal received his bachelor’s in technology from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in 1980. In 1984, he received his Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University. He worked at IBM’s T. J. Watson Research Center in New York between 1984-2000. During 1987 and 1989 Fall Terms, he took a sabbatical from IBM to teach two courses and supervise two Ph.D. students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).Between 1993-1995, along with

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00:31:06

Pioneering the Future of Digital Asset Management and...

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2024/08/16

Darren Carvalho is a distinguished graduate of the University of Toronto's Computer Science program and the Ivey Business School. His professional journey began at Toronto Dominion Bank, where he spearheaded AI and Machine Learning initiatives, demonstrating a keen aptitude for innovative technology solutions. Darren's expertise and leadership quickly propelled him to the role of Vice President at Goldman Sachs, where he played a pivotal role in strategic investments and projects in the DSML

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00:39:54

How to Leverage Blockchain Technology to Secure...

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2024/08/15

Erik LaPaglia, Chief Strategy Officer, Propy Erik serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of Propy and has been a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-founder of Miami NFT Week. With a breadth of experience in supporting businesses of all sizes, from burgeoning startups to Fortune 500 giants, Erik is renowned for introducing innovative solutions across diverse industries. As an award-winning expert in marketing and sales, Erik’s ability to influence and engage with top-tier executives and key

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00:34:13

Designing Blockchain-Based Insurance Solutions to...

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2024/08/14

With nearly 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Joseph Ziolkowski has navigated US and non-US regulatory environments to establish P&C and life insurance company infrastructure and insurance intermediaries. Joseph has formed over 100 captive insurance and reinsurance facilities and was formerly the co-founder of Trident Insurance Group, a niche admitted carrier domiciled in Maryland. More recently, Mr Ziolkowski co-founded Relm Insurance Ltd in 2019, a licensed commercial insurer

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00:31:20

Building an Avant-Garde Social Gaming Platform that...

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2024/08/13

Casey Grooms is the co-founder of Soulbound, an avant-garde social gaming platform empowering the new creator economy. Casey started his career as a Financial Analyst at Wells Fargo & Company. In 2010, he co-founded Bon La Vu, a fashiontech startup offering exclusive outfits sourced from local designers. He later co-founded Pocketmath in 2011, establishing the world's largest self-serve mobile advertising platform, which raised $20 million over our Series A and B rounds, hit $80 million a

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00:40:39

How to Build a DeFi Operating System that Drives...

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2024/08/12

James Lucas is the COO and co-founder of Lamina, a DeFi operating system driving mainstream adoption through seamless asset utilization. A proud crypto native, James entered the web3 space contributing to APAC community growth at Bybit. He previously oversaw legal operations across various hyper-growth start-ups and led partnerships and ecosystem development in multiple executive positions. James played a core role in delivering Web3 IP campaigns with FIFA, Universal Studios and Bandai Namco and

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00:34:52

The Birth, Evolution, and Future of Zero Knowledge,...

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2024/07/28

Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina FoundationKurt Hemecker is CEO of the Mina Foundation, the public benefit corporation serving the Mina Protocol, the world’s first zero knowledge (ZK)-native blockchain, where he previously served as Chief Operating Officer. With extensive experience across the blockchain, payments, and mobile media industries, Kurt has held senior operating roles in the Diem Association (formerly Libra), Zong, a mobile payments company acquired by PayPal in 2011, and across various

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00:30:12

How to Develop and Promote Blockchain Loyalty Reward...

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2024/07/27

Gabriele Giancola, CEO of The qiibee foundation, is a prominent Swiss entrepreneur known for his contributions to the Web3 and blockchain space. After graduating with a Master’s in Business Management from the University of St. Gallen, Gabriele co-founded qiibee, a blockchain-based loyalty ecosystem that helps brands run and connect loyalty programs. Gabriele has worked with brands such as Miles & More, Etihad Guest, Renault, and Coca-Cola. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of how blockchain

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00:35:00

Tackling the Complexities of Legally Compliant...

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2024/07/21

Gijs op de Weegh is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur in the financial technology sector, with a particular focus on the payments industry and the integration of blockchain technology. In April 2023, Gijs founded StablR, where he currently serves as CEO and Founder. StablR is dedicated to developing a robust Euro stablecoin ecosystem, emphasizing regulatory compliance and transparency in the digital currency space. Gijs is particularly passionate about the application of stablecoins and their

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00:37:14

Building a Parallelized Confidential Computing...

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2024/07/20

Yannik Schrade is the CEO and Co-Founder of Arcium, a parallelized confidential computing network, bringing fast, scaleable and universal encryption. As the lead architect and visionary behind Arcium, Yannik created the project by leveraging his expertise in cryptography with the goal of advancing data security and confidentiality. A renowned thought leader, Yannik has spoken at several prominent industry conferences, including the 2024 World Economic Forum, where he challenged TradFi leaders on

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00:31:28

How Based Rollups Can Help Even the Smallest Fish...

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2024/07/19

Amir Forouzani is Core Contributor at Puffer Finance and an ex-scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratories. Puffer is focused anti-slashing liquid restaking technology. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

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00:37:43

Reimagining Blockchain Security and Multi-Party...

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2024/07/14

As the Head of Digital Assets at io.finnet, Michael Cunningham brings a truly unique blend of technical expertise and industry experience to his role. His background includes a degree in Materials Science and Engineering , as well as previous roles as Head of Custody at Delchain Limited, Consultant for Relm Insurance and as a Commercialization Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. This diverse background has equipped him with a distinctive perspective that fuels his innovative approach to

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00:37:13

Why Learning Chess Can Help You Rebalance Your Crypto...

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2024/07/13

Danny Chong is co-founder of Tranchess, a DeFi protocol offering structured and liquid staking solutions. With over 17 years in investment banking at Société Générale and BNP Paribas, he brings extensive leadership experience in trading, sales and management in the APAC region, advocating for a symbiotic relationship between DeFi and TradFi. Danny is also co-founder of the Digital Assets Association in Singapore, a non-profit association at the forefront of integrating blockchain technology into

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00:41:14

How Bitcoin Ordinals Can Pave the Way for Individual...

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2024/07/12

Taha Abbasi is a recognized leader in blockchain innovation, contributing significantly to the growth of decentralized finance and interoperability technologies. As the CTO of Ferrum Network, Taha has architected sophisticated systems for cross-chain communication, liquidity aggregation, and asset transfer, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the blockchain space.His work on OmniChain Liquidity and OmniSwaps has revolutionized how exchanges operate, offering seamless liquidity across

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00:27:48

How to Offer Decentralized Finance Yield-Earning...

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2024/07/08

Max Galash is a serial entrepreneur, investor and advisor with over ten years of experience building technology companies in FinTech, Blockchain and IT services. Max is currently CEO of the fast-growing DeFi platform CoinChange Financials, and a Board Member at: https://wattum.io/, https://flyshot.io/, http://boxc.com/, and https://itmhouse.com/.Prior to his current roles, Maxim was Partner at venture capital firm BGS Ventures for 4 years. He was responsible for many early stage investment success

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