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LabTalks: The Non-Fungible Podcast

Alkimi Exchange

Welcome to LabTalks: Season 3!LabTalks: The Non-Fungible Podcast dives into the dynamic world of advertising and Web3. Join us as we explore everything from the latest Alkimi tech updates to the broader shifts in digital advertising.Featuring special guests, founders" insights, and educational content, we tackle the industry"s biggest questions and trends.Tune in and be part of the conversation that"s shaping the future of advertising in the digital age.Bads ads broke the internet. Fix it with

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60:14

Raoul Pal on LabTalks with Ben Putley | #LabTalks S4...

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2025/08/15

Real Vision's Raoul Pal just EXPOSED the shocking truth about how Platforms have been extracting YOUR attention while you get NOTHING in return... Former Goldman Sachs executive and macro investing legend Raoul Pal sits down with our CEO Ben Putley to reveal the dark secrets behind the $750 billion digital advertising industry and why blockchain technology like Alkimi's solution is about to change EVERYTHING. In this eye-opening Lab Talks episode, we dive deep into why the current advertising model

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49:40

Rebuilding Programmatic From Ground Up | #LabTalks S4...

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2025/06/27

In this episode, Ben Putley speaks with Matt Wilke, Head of Digital Partnerships at Mediaplus UK and former programmatic leader who's worked across the Omnicom stack and WPP GroupM side of the industry. For the past three years, he's been working at independent agencies, bringing a unique perspective from both sides of the industry divide, from large holding companies to independents. As someone who's navigated the evolution of programmatic advertising across different agency models, Matt shares

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27:47

The Truth About Crypto Adoption | #LabTalks S4 EP8 |...

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2025/06/06

In this episode, Ben Putley speaks with Nic Cary, founder of Blockchain.com, one of the pioneering cryptocurrency companies established in 2011. Nic built the first popular blockchain explorer (blockchain.info) and has grown Blockchain.com into one of the world's largest crypto platforms, serving millions of users globally. As someone who's witnessed Bitcoin's evolution from the early days to today's $3 trillion market, Nic shares his perspective on the current state of cryptocurrency adoption and

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43:45

Rewiring Ad Tech for Good

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2025/05/16

In this episode, Ben Putley speaks with Amy Williams, founder and CEO of Good-Loop, a company embedding social impact directly into digital advertising. From her love-hate relationship with the ad industry to pioneering media that’s respectful, effective, and sustainable, Amy shares how Good-Loop is redefining what it means to advertise with purpose.They unpack how the digital ad ecosystem became so broken, from intrusive user experiences and misaligned incentives to environmental waste and

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51:32

From Vision to Velocity in Web3

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2025/04/14

In this episode, Ben sits down with Eleanor Hudson, Head of Ecosystem at Fabric Ventures, one of Europe's leading Web3-native VC firms. Together, they explore Eleanor’s journey into the Web3 space, her experience supporting founders to find product-market fit, and her unique perspective on the convergence of blockchain and AI. Ben and Eleanor dive deep into what it takes to build in Web3, the challenges of hiring for a Web3 business, and how to effectively communicate the value of Web3 products to

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40:32

Navigating Web3 Events | #LabTalks S4 EP5 | Katie Narain

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2025/03/14

In this LabTalks episode, Ben Putley sits down with Katie Narain, Web3 Member Experience Lead at Serotonin, the Web3 powerhouse helping brands navigate and thrive in the space.Katie breaks down how Web3 companies are moving beyond traditional marketing playbooks and why community-driven engagement is key. She also shares how Serotonin’s platform is reshaping industry connections and the future of Web3 adoption.Together, Ben and Katie explore the intersection of Web3, ad tech, and community-building,

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63:48

Tokenisation & Interoperability: Key Challenges for...

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2025/02/07

In this LabTalks episode, Ben Putley sits down with Robby Yung, CEO at Animoca Brands—one of the most active investors in Web3, with a portfolio spanning 550+ companies. Robbie discusses the growing importance of stablecoins, token interoperability, and the shift from traditional Web2 models to decentralised platforms. He also explores how brands and gaming companies are utilising blockchain and NFTs to empower users and create new value exchange systems. Together, Ben and Robbie dive deep into

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33:45

LabTalks: The UK Parliament's Role in the Future of...

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2025/01/16

In this LabTalks epiosde, Ben Putley sits down with Dr. Lisa Cameron, Chair and Founder of the Global Legislators Forum in Digital Assets and the first Crypto Parliamentary Group Chair, for an insightful discussion on blockchain, regulation, and the UK’s role in the digital revolution.Dr. Cameron shares her journey from addressing a cryptocurrency scam in her constituency to leading the charge for blockchain regulation in parliament. Together, they explore the rapid adoption of blockchain

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72:27

the Future of Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3: A Deep...

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2025/01/10

Ben Putley sits down with Michaël van de Poppe, a crypto expert and venture capitalist, to uncover the opportunities and challenges shaping blockchain, AI, and Web3. From Michaël's journey to becoming a Key Opinion Leader to the rise of tokenized digital advertising, they explore how these technologies are transforming industries and creating smarter, more efficient systems.Together, they discuss the ethics of crypto, the importance of diversity, and the pressures of raising capital in a fast-moving

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28:23

LabTalks x UM: Balancing AI and Human Insight in a...

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2024/11/08

In this episode, we chat with Simon, managing partner from UM, about the critical balance between AI and human creativity in media planning. Discover how human insights add value to data-driven decisions and why relying solely on algorithms can lead to generic content.We also explore UM's Full-Colour Media philosophy, which emphasises using AI to enhance, not replace, creativity. Additionally, we discuss the role of blockchain in providing transparency and trust in digital advertising, ensuring

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59:52

LabTalks x Flight3: Building in Web3 – Challenges,...

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2024/10/04

In this episode, we sit down with Harry Horsfall, the CEO & co-founder of Flight3, a Web3 marketing agency. He reflects on his journey from organising music festivals to diving into the world of Web3. We explore the unique challenges and opportunities in marketing for web3 projects, from go-to-market strategies to community building. Tune in as we discuss the evolution of web3 marketing, the impact of regulatory challenges, and the future of tokenisation in advertising. This episode offers

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39:36

LabTalks x Kinesso: Programmatic Media, Blockchain's...

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2024/09/27

In this episode of LabTalks, Ben sits down with Chris Geils, Associate Director at Kinesso UK, to explore the evolving landscape of biddable and addressable media. Chris breaks down how programmatic media has shifted from a focus on automated bidding to audience targeting and why understanding identifiers like first-party data is critical in a cookieless world. We also dive into the role of blockchain in reducing ad emissions, trends shaping digital advertising, and why the best internet is one that

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45:54

John Helm x LabTalks: Unpacking Biddable Media

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2024/09/20

In this episode of LabTalks, Ben and John Helm dive deep into the world of biddable media, exploring its crucial role in the digital marketing funnel. They discuss the importance of programmatic, paid social, and paid search in reaching audiences where they spend their time. Learn how Mars and Essence MediaCom are shifting their strategies to embrace transparency and efficiency in media buying, while also focusing on sustainability and responsible media choices. From exploring new channels like

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25:08

LabTech: The Role of Validators in Alkimi’s Ecosystem

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2024/09/06

In this episode of LabTech, we delve into the crucial role of validators in the Alkimi ecosystem. Validators are at the heart of Alkimi's decentralised ad exchange, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in the ad supply chain.We discuss how validators validate every ad impression, helping maintain the integrity and decentralisation of the network. Learn about the balance between decentralisation and regulatory compliance, including what data Alkimi commits to the blockchain while

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34:37

LabTech: Revolutionising AdTech with the AI-Powered...

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2024/08/20

In this episode, Chorley and Chandru explore Alkimi's latest innovations, including the shift from traditional DSPs to our AI-powered DSA. This evolution enhances targeting, bidding, and reporting, making digital advertising more efficient and effective. We also introduce our new Reward Estimator, a tool designed to help users make informed decisions about staking and validating within the Alkimi ecosystem. Additionally, we discuss how these developments will boost publisher revenue through

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20:14

LabTech: Updates on Recent Highlights and Events

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2024/08/09

Hello Alkimists! Chorley and Chandru have been on the move, attending key industry events and expanding our horizons.In this episode, they recap their exciting excursions to Cannes, where they discussed SPO and AI in ad tech, and India, where they connected with our team, hosted our first hackathon and explored new market opportunities. They also cover their experiences at ECC in Brussels and MAD Fest in London, highlighting the unique conversations and innovative strides Alkimi is making. Plus, get

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48:41

LabTalks x Magma IPG : Innovations in Supply Path...

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2024/08/02

In our latest LabTalks episode, Ben sits down with Flaminia Sapori, Inventory Product Development Lead at Magna IPG. Flaminia shares her insights on the evolving ad tech landscape, the importance of Supply Path Optimisation (SPO), and the challenges of achieving transparency and sustainability in the ad supply chain. Flaminia discusses the crucial role of SPO at Magna IPG, emphasising the need for transparency and simplifying the supply chain through log-level data. She explains how transparency in

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20:19

LabTech: Circulating Supply

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2024/07/12

Join Mark and Chandru in this episode as they unravel the concept of circulating supply within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. In this episode, circulating supply is discussed both from a crypto and legal perspective. They further explore the terms vesting, vested, allocated, unallocated, locked and unlocked.

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47:51

LabTalks x Kinesso: Tackling Ad Fraud and Brand...

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2024/06/21

In this episode of LabTalks, Ben Putley is joined by Nathan Taylor-Billings, Head of Addressable Activation at Kinesso. They discuss Nathan's background in ad tech and programmatic advertising across trading desks, publishers, tech companies, and agencies. Nathan shares insights into campaign setups, brand safety practices, addressing ad fraud, made-for-advertising sites, optimising towards goals, testing innovations like blockchain ad buying, and preparing for a cookieless future. They explore the

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32:47

LabTalks Live 2024: Fireside Chat with Chris Twining,...

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2024/06/11

We had the pleasure of hosting Chris Twining, Head of Integrated Media at Stone Island for a fireside chat where he discussed with Raman insights into how brand marketers are approaching new and emerging technologies to combat the changing media landscape, whilst airing on the side of caution what these changes mean.

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