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Episode 201 is here! 🎙️ I had the privilege of interviewing Mirza Uddin, co-founder of Injective, live from the vibrant Injective Summit in Thailand. What we cover: ✅ Injective’s Vision: The first blockchain for finance with plug-and-play tools to simplify DeFi development. ✅ Game-Changing Features: On-chain liquidity from Day 1, seamless EVM & Cosmos integration, and AI-powered trading agents. ✅ Key Announcements: - Native EVM layer for Solidity developers. - Stablecoin innovations with yield-sharing mechanisms. ✅ Future of DeFi: Simplifying UX and focusing on apps, not infrastructure buzzwords. Injective is not just a blockchain—it’s a movement to democratize finance. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dXNJj_up

Episode 200 is here! 🎉 In this milestone episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing August Widmer from Paxful, a platform that’s revolutionizing peer-to-peer crypto transactions. With over 14M users and 1M+ active accounts, Paxful is solving financial inclusion in the Global South through its innovative escrow service and 500+ payment methods. What we discuss: ✅ The Paxful Model: How peer-to-peer transactions are safer with escrow. ✅ Crypto Trends: The dominance of USDT and the rise of Solana. ✅ Future Vision: Paxful’s plan to become the "Swiss army knife of crypto," offering everything from swaps to cross-border payments. ✅ Growth Secrets: Referral programs, SEO, and grassroots marketing in emerging markets. With a decade in the crypto space, Paxful is a rare success story that continues to innovate and grow. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d9uAt-hq

Excited to share my conversation with 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐯 from CrossFi, recorded live at DevCon! CrossFi is solving one of crypto's biggest challenges: real-world usability. With their non-custodial Web3 bank, users can spend their crypto seamlessly using cards, Apple Pay, and more—all while maintaining full control of their assets. In this episode, Alex discusses: ✅ On-Chain Settlements: Enabling secure and transparent transactions directly from your wallet. ✅ Meta Yield Protocol: Delivering high APYs by scanning top staking protocols across chains. ✅ Synthetic Assets: Offering access to global commodities like gold and stocks via decentralized protocols. ✅ Targeting the Unbanked: Focused on underbanked regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This is more than just a payments solution—it’s a step toward true financial inclusion. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dda6C8dR

New Episode Alert! Live from DevCon in Bangkok, I had the privilege of speaking with Anish Mohammed, co-founder of Panther Protocol, about the biggest challenges in blockchain and the future of technology. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Privacy in DeFi: Why it’s critical for institutional adoption and how Panther Protocol provides compliant solutions. ✅ The Evolution of Blockchain: What parallels can be drawn from the rise of Linux and cloud computing? ✅ AI and Quantum Computing: How emerging technologies are intersecting with blockchain to redefine cryptography and security. Dr. Anish brings decades of experience in cryptography, AI, and blockchain to this in-depth conversation. If you're exploring DeFi solutions or just curious about the future of tech, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and let us know your thoughts in the comments! https://lnkd.in/egExMkBi

New Podcast Episode! 🌐 In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Jason from Onchain Labs to explore why the future of finance belongs on-chain. OnchainLabs is on a mission to make everyday financial operations—like salaries, payments, and savings—seamlessly interoperable with blockchain technology. Their Onchain Payment Network (OPN) is tackling some of the biggest challenges in crypto adoption: - Enabling fiat-to-token purchases without complexity. - Bridging TradFi and DeFi with reverse compatibility. - Creating stablecoins that solve real-world problems, like poverty and climate change. If you’re a project founder, DAO, or entrepreneur in Web3, this episode is packed with insights on how to scale adoption and unlock new opportunities in decentralized finance. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/em3RAeeC

New Podcast Episode Alert! 🌐 In this week’s episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I speak with Ron Bodkin from Theoriq about the future of decentralized AI agents and how they’re shaping the Web3 ecosystem. Theoriq is on a mission to create a protocol for collaborative AI agents—tools that can solve real-world problems by leveraging real-time data and working together. From DeFi applications to DAO governance, these agents have the potential to revolutionize industries. Key insights from the episode: - AI Meets Web3: How decentralization prevents monopolies in AI and fosters innovation. - Real-Time Data: Why agents need access to dynamic information to be truly effective. - Sustainable Open Source: How Web3 creates funding models for open and community-driven innovation. - Agent Development: Build, monetize, and launch your own AI agent on Theoriq’s platform. If you’re an AI enthusiast, a Web3 developer, or just curious about where tech is headed, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dG4NrThJ

New Episode Alert! Excited to share the latest episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, featuring Vlad Kamyshov from Evaa Protocol! EVAA Protocol is pioneering DeFi on the TON ecosystem, building innovative lending solutions for a new wave of users connecting via Telegram. In this episode, Vlad shares: 🚀 How EVAA Protocol started as a hackathon project and scaled into TON’s largest lending protocol; 🚀 The unique challenges of building DeFi for TON, especially onboarding Telegram’s non-Web3 users; 🚀 TON’s explosive growth with new products like NotCoin, TGBTC, and layer zero integrations; and 🚀 EVAA’s vision for sustainable DeFi on TON and the role of their upcoming token launch in Q1 2025. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or DeFi enthusiast, Vlad’s insights on the TON ecosystem and its growing DeFi landscape are invaluable. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dXiMFeKf

New Podcast Episode Alert! In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I talk to Tascha P. from InfinIT Labs, a trailblazer in DeFi infrastructure, about her journey and vision for making DeFi accessible to everyone. From DevCon in Bangkok, Tascha shares how Infinite is solving critical DeFi challenges with an abstraction layer that allows developers—even those with Web2 backgrounds—to build and scale DeFi protocols with ease. Here’s what we cover: 🌐 Infinite’s tools that empower DeFi builders to create using JavaScript and TypeScript; 🌐 The importance of interoperability and liquidity in the current DeFi landscape; 🌐 Success stories and use cases that illustrate Infinite’s potential to streamline DeFi development; and 🌐 Future goals, including AI integration, to further simplify and expand the DeFi ecosystem. Infinite is making DeFi development more inclusive, scalable, and secure. If you’re a founder, developer, or just curious about DeFi’s future, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dNSGJYyu

🚀 New Podcast Episode! In the latest episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I chat with Takashi Nakamoto, the founder of BloomBeans, about his groundbreaking vision for a decentralized financial ecosystem. BloomBeans aims to provide fully decentralized financial products like pensions, insurance, savings, and even no-interest loans. 🌐 During our conversation, Takashi shared: - The inspiration behind BloomBeans and his mission to decentralize traditional financial products; - Insights into CFAs (crypto financial assets), a new asset class fully owned by users; - How BloomBeans’ system offers unique products like no-interest loans without intermediaries ⚙️; and - The potential of decentralized finance to counteract financial imperialism and empower individuals globally. If you're interested in the future of finance and how blockchain can empower real-world financial freedom, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/dHKyfhGT

🚀 Episode 192 is live! I had the pleasure of interviewing Temujin Louie from Wanchain on the latest episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani. Wanchain is leading the charge in blockchain interoperability, enabling seamless bridging between EVM and non-EVM chains. During our conversation, Temujin shared: - His journey into Web3, starting with Bitcoin back in 2012. - The vision behind Wanchain and why interoperability is essential for a multi-chain future. - How they are bridging Solana to 35+ chains, including major non-EVM networks like Cardano and Bitcoin. - The challenges of building secure and scalable bridges, and the importance of universal standards. 🔒 - Fascinating insights on current trends in the blockchain space & exciting projects like LayerZero and Circle’s CCTP. Whether you're a developer, investor, or just curious about the future of Web3, this episode is packed with valuable insights. 🎧 Listen now and learn how Wanchain is setting the standard for decentralized blockchain interoperability! https://lnkd.in/d7Zakugj