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Decentralized Voices

Welcome to Decentralized Voices - the human-focused podcast where Daria Volkova interviews top web3 founders and builders to highlight blockchain-powered products and people behind them.Decentralized Voices is more than a podcast. It’s a space to amplify resilience, to share the deep, funny, and inspiring stories behind the titles, and to remind everyone that Web3 is ultimately about people — not just code or hype.It is heard in 39 countries and 116 cities worldwide. Among the guests are founders

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29:17

Dima Buterin on Ethereum Values vs Bitcoin, Support...

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2025/11/13

Dima Buterin — entrepreneur, philosopher, and lifelong learner. Many know him as the father of Ethereum’s co-creator, Vitalik Buterin, but Dima’s story stands powerfully on its own. From his early ventures in software to deep reflections on freedom and human potential, Dima brings a rare combination of tech curiosity and personal growth.In this episode, we’ll discuss the challenges of modern society and the evolution of technology, Dima’s support for Ukraine, and his vision of freedom and

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21:09

Ethereum Devconnect Argentina: Biggest Web3 Event and...

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2025/10/30

Ethereum’s Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires could become the Web3 event of the year, maybe even the decade. It will take place November 17-22 in a hybrid, city-scale format: a central venue at La Rural featuring 10 stages and 40+ independently programmed events, plus the inaugural Ethereum World’s Fair -- eight districts where Web3 newcomers can set up a wallet, on-ramp into crypto, and even buy food with it. Nathan Sexer, Event Lead at the Ethereum Foundation, breaks down the mission, the local

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22:21

From Photographer to Ethereum Evangelist: ETHGlobal...

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2025/10/23

Meet Kevin Jones, a Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node and The Graph, and a long-time advocate for Ethereum. His journey from photographer to web3 evangelist is anything but conventional. In the new episode on Decentralized Voices, Daria and Kevin discuss: 🔸 How to create authentic developer relationships in the Ethereum ecosystem 🔸 The evolution of DevRel and the power of mentorship in web3 🔸 The role of BuidlGuidl in developer education 🔸 The meaning of "true decentralization"

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28:38

Ethereum OG on The Code Is Law Movie, The DAO and...

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2025/10/16

How much do you know about the biggest crypto heists that changed the industry forever? How did an 18-year-old hacker steal millions, and who were the people who protected the funds? The “Code Is Law” movie brings to light what was hidden for years!This episode with Daniel Luca, Tech Partner at Eden Block VC and film contributor, gives a raw look at the biggest crypto heists in history and the hackers who claim they broke no laws.Daniel shares his journey from early Ethereum developer to security

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40:20

Starknet Head of Ecosystem on Web3 Startups, Bitcoin...

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2025/10/09

In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria sits down with Henri Lieutaud, Head of Ecosystem at the Starknet Foundation, for a deep dive into how Starknet is building the backbone of the next onchain economy.From the bold vision behind BTCFi — a trustless Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem — to the creation of initiatives like Founders/Devs Basecamp and Starktagon, Henri shares how Starknet empowers developers and founders to build products and businesses, not just smart contracts.You’ll learn: 🔸 Henri’s

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30:05

Crypto Product Manager’s Playbook: Crucial Metrics,...

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2025/10/01

What's the hardest part of building crypto products and how to develop a product combining organic growth and paid incentives? Daria welcomes Vadym Nesterenko — a DeFi researcher, product manager, startup investor, and a great person she has known since 2018, back when web3 was simply called crypto.In this episode, we discuss product management playbook for DeFi, the cold-start problem in startups, and the benefits of building for long-term value vs chasing hype.You’ll learn:🔸 The hardest part of

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46:21

10 Biggest Myths of Crypto Marketing: Community,...

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2025/09/25

In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria sits down with Aixa, who leads the ecosystem at Sophon and Bachi, who heads brand and community at Rootstock, to bust 10 biggest myths in crypto marketing.From “build it and they will come” to “airdrops create loyalty,” the trio dives into 10 of the most viral takes from crypto twitter, debunking, confirming, and laughing along the way.Discover: 🔸 Why web3 community isn’t always what it seems 🔸 Whether tokens and airdrops actually drive long-term

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24:57

OKX Singapore CEO on Token2049, Driving Growth with...

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2025/09/18

In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria Volkova speaks with Gracie Lin, CEO of OKX Singapore, about her journey from fintech and mobility to leading the local office at one of the world’s largest crypto platforms in Singapore. Gracie shares how OKX is building for users in Singapore, why trust and compliance are at the core of growth, and how the company is preparing for Token2049, with a focus on real-world blockchain use cases. She also opens up about OKX’s partnership with the McLaren

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41:22

Why Blockchain Oracles with ZK Proofs are...

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2025/08/20

What makes oracles the backbone of DeFi? In this episode, we sit down with Niklas Kunkel, founder of Chronicle and one of the builders of MakerDAO, to uncover how oracle infrastructure powers DeFi, RWAs (real-world assets), and the next wave of Web3 adoption.👉 You’ll learn:Niklas’ journey IBM → MakerDAO → ChronicleWhy oracles are the Achilles’ heel of every DeFi protocolThe rise of tokenized assets (RWAs) and why oracles are key to mainstream growthChronicle vs Chainlink, Redstone & Pyth —

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30:48

Get This Web3 Marketing Job! Secrets of Quality...

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2025/08/13

Want to break into Web3 marketing or hire the perfect marketer? In this episode, Daria chats with Lindsay Casale, CMO at Pi Squared. Lindsay shares insider tips on landing jobs, avoiding hiring mistakes, and building a powerful network in crypto. You’ll learn: 🔸 The biggest hiring mistakes startups make 🔸 Which type of marketer you need at each stage of your company 🔸 Tips for building connections in Web3 to be hired 🔸 Why storytelling is becoming essential for Web3 brands Whether you’re a

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9:09

Crypto Noir, Part 2: Devconnect in Buenos Aires and...

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2025/08/11

At Devconnect Buenos Aires, the blockchain world gathers for innovation, deals… and secrets. Anna’s search for the truth about the mysterious Vault 25 draws her into masked meetings, hidden agendas, and a night on the Rio de la Plata she’ll never forget!Who controls Vault 25, and why is it “too hot for GitHub”? Enjoy the second part of the first-ever crypto noir where dark protocols, AI technologies, unbreakable friendship and truth mixed up in a great mystery!🔔This is Web3 like you’ve never seen

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25:44

What It Takes to Build DeFi Protocols That Survive...

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2025/08/06

This week, on the Decentralized Voices podcast, Daria is excited to have Francisco Pinto, Protocol Lead at Request Network.In this episode, we’ll discuss the DeFi trends and challenges, non-technical skills in protocol development, and is there anything Web3 teams could learn from the wine business.Key takeaways:How to build DeFi products using Japanese lean conceptBest non-technical skills in protocol developmentDeFi trends and predictions for 2026Lessons from winery for Web3Stay with us for the

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40:18

How to Get Hired in Web3: Advice from Ethereum...

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2025/07/30

This week the entire Ethereum ecosystem celebrates 10th anniversary of the Ethereum mainnet 🎉 Decentralized Voices is part of the community. Daria is happy to have Mayra Castillo, People Operations Expert from the Ethereum Foundation.In this episode, Daria and Mayra discuss hiring culture and employer branding in Web3, red flags for candidates during the hiring process, and the most important skills needed to get hired in 2025.Key takeaways: 🔸 Values and culture at the Ethereum Foundation🔸 The

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32:47

Web3 for all: Muriel Médard from Optimum about global...

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2025/07/23

This week, on the Decentralized Voices podcast, Daria is excited to have Dr. Muriel Médard, co-founder and CEO of Optimum.Muriel and Daria discuss building a product with high-performance memory for the World Computer, the intersection of deep tech and community growth, career development for women, and parenthood in tech and science.Muriel shares her insights on the technological necessity of decentralization and its role in scaling systems efficiently.Enjoy the conversation and share this episode

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32:16

Can stablecoins ultimately replace fiat? Eco's CEO on...

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2025/07/17

In this episode of the Decentralized Voices podcast, Daria interviews Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco, discussing the evolution of stablecoins, the mission of ECO, and the importance of user experience in the crypto space. Ryne shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in building a stablecoin platform, the story behind the name Eco, and the vision for the future of money. The conversation also touches on the role of stablecoins in replacing fiat money, key lessons for aspiring builders in crypto,

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43:13

RWA Tokenization Is Going From Niche to Necessity in...

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2025/06/26

Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge, is the new guest on the Decentralized Voices podcast. Centrifuge is the real-world asset tokenization platform that brings the power of onchain finance to asset managers and investors.Bhaji has rich experience scaling early-stage companies into market leaders and bringing together traditional finance and decentralized technology. She’s definitely a role model, especially for women building careers in DeFi.In this episode, we explore:The tokenization of Real-World

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49:32

Zero-Knowledge Proving Infra For Web3 Adoption...

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2025/06/23

Have you ever wondered how zero-knowledge proofs are proven, what infrastructure is needed, and who supports such innovations that boost our decentralized future? Daria is excited to have Teemu Päivinen, the founder and CEO of Gevulot and ZK Cloud, as the guest for this interview. Gevulot is the first universal proving layer for ZK. It's designed to decrease the cost of proving by aggregating workloads across all use cases, allowing it to optimally utilize the underlying hardware. Chatting with

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39:46

AI & Blockchain for a BILLION Users? Base by Coinbase...

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2025/06/17

Decentralized Voices podcast is welcoming you to dive into the Base ecosystem! Will Binns, the Base core contributor, educator, and mentor for onchain builders, is my channel's new guest. Our conversation will give you insights into the vision of Base on mass blockchain adoption and how it helps to secure almost $14B without launching a token. We also discussed the competition between Optimistic and Zero-Knowledge stacks in the Ethereum ecosystem, the power of AI for blockchain, and time management

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39:55

Crecimiento Argentina and Devconnect 2025: 5 reasons...

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2025/06/12

Hola! Welcome to the Decentralized Voices podcast. This time, Daria chats with Simón Puebla, head of BD and sponsorships at Crecimiento Argentina 🇦🇷 In this episode we discuss upcoming Devconnect in Buenos Aires, the Web3 community in LATAM, and the Bring Argentina Onchain initiative. Key taglines: 🔹 With 25,000 attendees, Devconnect will thrust Argentina onto the world stage. How does the Crecimiento team want to implement this? 🔹 Crypto adoption in Argentina driven by 30 % monthly inflation

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36:15

Stablecoins, DeFi Adoption, and Female Career Advice...

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2025/06/10

Antonina Norair from M0 Foundation, the co-CTO leading protocol financial engineering, is the guest for my interview. With previous experience at Consensys, Compound, and other great crypto projects, Antonina has many insights about the future and challenges of DeFi mass adoption. From this video, you’ll learn about the competition between Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin, the vibes on the New York Stock Exchange, the challenges of the crypto culture, and find the best career advice if you plan to

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