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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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00:32:19

Connecting Isolated Blockchains Through State...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/13

ALEXIS SIRKIA, CHAIRMAN & CO-FOUNDERAlexis Sirkia is the Chairman of Yellow Network, where he oversees the strategic direction of the entire ecosystem. A recognized pioneer in blockchain, he previously co-founded GSR, a leading cryptocurrency market-making firm that played an essential role in Ripple's early growth. Alexis holds degrees in mathematics and computer science from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III. He seamlessly blends work and adventure, circumnavigating the world as the

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00:22:53

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 14: Land of...

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2025/11/12

This is the fourteenth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Mohd Kifa, compliance lead @ Flipster (11/30/2024, Season 8)Michael Wasyl, co-founder at Bracket (2/2/2025, Season 8)Mukarram Mawjood, CIO at Blackstone Commodity Group (6/2/2025, Season 8)Mathias Beke, co-founder and CTO at Kairon Labs (6/4/2024, Season 7)

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00:37:22

Exploring What It Takes to Grow Web3 Adoption From...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/11

Nkechi, "Charis" Enebeli is a community builder, content creator, and tech host obsessed with connecting people, opportunities, and technology across Africa.Currently, she leads the community development efforts at UGLYCASH, an American stablecoin app that’s changing how people move money globally. From onboarding new users, cultivating a trust environment, to leading growth campaigns, her focus is simple: transforming crypto from a concept into a lifestyleBefore this, she co-founded Base

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00:37:22

Exploring What It Takes to Grow Web3 Adoption From...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/11

Nkechi, "Charis" Enebeli is a community builder, content creator, and tech host obsessed with connecting people, opportunities, and technology across Africa.Currently, she leads the community development efforts at UGLYCASH, an American stablecoin app that’s changing how people move money globally. From onboarding new users, cultivating a trust environment, to leading growth campaigns, her focus is simple: transforming crypto from a concept into a lifestyleBefore this, she co-founded Base

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00:33:18

Empowering Gamers and Building the Future of Cloud...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/10

Nokkvi Dan Ellidason is the CEO of GAIMIN. GAIMIN is building the future of cloud computing—a model that moves away from expensive, centralized data centers and instead leverages a global network of personal devices. A mathematician and statistician by training, Nokkvi brings a strong background in applied mathematics, data science, and ethical data use to his leadership. Before joining GAIMIN, he worked in software engineering at a Fortune 500 company and as a senior data specialist at the

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00:33:18

Empowering Gamers and Building the Future of Cloud...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/10

Nokkvi Dan Ellidason is the CEO of GAIMIN, which is building the future of cloud computing—a model that moves away from expensive, centralized data centers and instead leverages a global network of personal devices. A mathematician and statistician by training, Nokkvi brings a strong background in applied mathematics, data science, and ethical data use to his leadership. Before joining GAIMIN, he worked in software engineering at a Fortune 500 company and as a senior data specialist at the Icelandic

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00:36:03

Transforming Attestations into a Liquid and Tradable...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/07

Billy Luedtke is a blockchain veteran with over a decade of experience in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and decentralized identity. At ConsenSys, he helped establish the Bay Area consulting practice, led internal R&D, founded the Developer Relations team, and worked as a Senior Token Mechanism Engineer. He served as Enterprise Lead at uPort, Ethereum’s first decentralized identity product, co-chaired the EEA Digital Identity Working Group, and was a founding member of the Decentralized Identity Foundation

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00:36:03

Transforming Attestations into a Liquid and Tradable...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/07

Billy Luedtke is a blockchain veteran with over a decade of experience in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and decentralized identity. At ConsenSys, he helped establish the Bay Area consulting practice, led internal R&D, founded the Developer Relations team, and worked as a Senior Token Mechanism Engineer. He served as Enterprise Lead at uPort, Ethereum’s first decentralized identity product, co-chaired the EEA Digital Identity Working Group, and was a founding member of the Decentralized Identity Foundation

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00:24:20

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 13: Peace of...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/06

This is the thirteenth episode in the Crypto Hipster'sCurtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:David Materazzi, CEO at Galileo FX (4/5/2025, Season 8)Aakash Athawasya, head of research at PYOR (4/8/2024, Season7)Phillip Alexeev, Chief Growth Officer at CrossFi (5/4/2024,Season 7)Casey Stubbs, founder of Global Prop Trader (3/9/2024,Season 6)

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00:34:00

How Wallet Is Situated To Take Advantage of Mass...

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2025/11/05

Tobias is Head of BD at TOP, the largest VC in Telegram, whose portfolio includes Wallet, the crypto platform built into the app’s settings menu. Fluent in Russian and English, he has a background in corporate due diligence and previously worked at the TON Foundation.

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00:34:00

How Wallet Is Situated To Take Advantage of Mass...

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2025/11/05

Tobias Lewis is Head of BD at TOP, the largest VC in Telegram, whose portfolio includes Wallet, the crypto platform built into the app’s settings menu. Fluent in Russian and English, he has a background in corporate due diligence and previously worked at the TON Foundation.

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00:31:53

Building a Trusted Digital Web3 Suite at the...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/04

Edwin Mata is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brickken, a leading multi-chain tokenization platform that has already pioneered the tokenization of over $300 million in real-world assets across 16 countries. Under his leadership, Brickken was ranked #28 on Sifted’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Startups in France & Southern Europe 2025, one of only two blockchain-native companies featured, proving that Web3 infrastructure is no longer theoretical—it’s being built, adopted, and deployed by real

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00:31:53

Building a Trusted Digital Web3 Suite at the...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/04

Edwin Mata is the CEO and Co-Founder of Brickken, a leading multi-chain tokenization platform that has already pioneered the tokenization of over $300 million in real-world assets across 16 countries. Under his leadership, Brickken was ranked #28 on Sifted’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Startups in France & Southern Europe 2025, one of only two blockchain-native companies featured, proving that Web3 infrastructure is no longer theoretical—it’s being built, adopted, and deployed by real

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00:23:41

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 12: Gods of...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/04

This is the twelfth episode in the Crypto Hipster's CurtainCalls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Seamus Rocca, CEO at Xapo Bank (10/7/2023, Season 6)Edward Mehrez, co-founder at Arrow Markets (4/27/2024,Season 7)Sheldon Bennett (CEO) and Steve Eliscu (COO) at DMGBlockchain Solutions (1/13/2024, Season 6)Clem Chambers, founder of aNewFn (3/10/2025, Season 8)

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00:22:04

Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 11: Our Lips...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/03

This is the eleventh episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Colin Fitzpatrick, Director of Business Development at Griffin AI (11/25/2024, Season 8)Andrew Hill, CEO and co-founder at Recall (5/12/2025, Season 8)Bullet Bulat, Web3 Product Lead at ReDeFi (12/16/2024, Season 8)Max Giammario, CEO and Founder at Kindred (3/31/2025, Season 8)

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00:32:46

How to Develop Crypto Platforms That Comply with...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/03

Vadim Rozov, CEO at Simplify Labs (⁠https://simplifylabs.io/en/⁠). Simplify Labs specializes in developing crypto platforms that comply with European regulatory frameworks. Founded by the creators of Kyrrex, a MiCA-compliant cryptocurrency exchange, the company provides solutions that meet EU regulatory standards. It also offers legal, marketing, and customer support services to crypto projects. Its core expertise includes building crypto exchanges, OTC platforms, crypto Telegram bots, and liquidity

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00:32:46

How to Develop Crypto Platforms That Comply with...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/03

Vadim Rozov, CEO at Simplify Labs (⁠https://simplifylabs.io/en/) Simplify Labs specializes in developing crypto platforms that comply with European regulatory frameworks. Founded by the creators of Kyrrex, a MiCA-compliant cryptocurrency exchange, the company provides solutions that meet EU regulatory standards. It also offers legal, marketing, and customer support services to crypto projects. Its core expertise includes building crypto exchanges, OTC platforms, crypto Telegram bots, and liquidity

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00:41:06

Defining a Movement to Position Africa as a Global...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/02

Kelvin Tersoo Jiraji is a trained Electrical and Electronics Engineer from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, a builder, an innovation entrepreneur, Agtech expert, AI enthusiasts, and Blockchain Innovator.He is an alumnus of LEAP Africa (LEAP Africa is a youth-focused leadership development organization committed to raising leaders who will transform Africa; through interventions for young people, that bridges the gap in five areas: Education, Entrepreneurship,

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00:41:06

Defining a Movement to Position Africa as a Global...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/02

Kelvin Tersoo Jiraji is a trained Electrical and Electronics Engineer from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, a builder, an innovation entrepreneur, Agtech expert, AI enthusiasts, and Blockchain Innovator.He is an alumnus of LEAP Africa (LEAP Africa is a youth-focused leadership development organization committed to raising leaders who will transform Africa; through interventions for young people, that bridges the gap in five areas: Education, Entrepreneurship,

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00:28:06

Reimagining the Past, Present, and Future of...

Crypto Hipster ·

2025/11/01

Reeve Collins is a serial tech entrepreneur. He co-founded Tether in 2013 — the world’s largest stablecoin to date. He is currently the co-founder and chairman of Stable | WeFi, and the incoming chairman of ReserveOne.

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