Blockchain Won't Save the World

Like it or not, every blockchain needs a business model. But not every protocol has a 'business person' in charge of big decisions. Hedera and Hashgraph have Eric Piscini. And you'll want to his take on how we make Web3 financially sustainable... Eric is a veteran leader who has seen the Big 4, start-up and protocol environments. (One of) his skill(s) is to cut through hype, and unders...

Keir Finlow-Bates is one of the most talented, mysterious and hirsute technicians in Web3, and he's identified a critical issue with Web3 today. You need to hear this... After tracking him down in frozen Finland, stalking him at a book signing in London, and buying all of his Amazon best-sellers to-date, he's agreed to join us on LinkedIn Live to share some important wisdom. We all know Sm...

It's harder than you think to build a global identity business. But Moca Network have created something different to the thousands who have gone before, and you need to hear their story... Kenneth Shek is the CEO of Moca Network: chain-agnostic, decentralised identity infrastructure (DID) that allows users to manage on-chain reputation and data. Powered by zkProofs, it acts as a unified, priva...

Agents will be responsible for transforming every area of digital life. But will they use Blockchains & Crypto? And if so, WHERE?... Max Crown, President and CEO of TON Foundation, and co-Founder of MoonPay knows more than most about operating applications and transfer of value at scale. So when he gives a prediction on the Agentic Web, it's worthwhile to listen... On this show we discuss...

Blockchain is about to be new rails for everything, but traditional finance is still struggling to go fully on-chain. While tokenisation has become one of the most talked-about innovations in capital markets, much of today’s activity remains confined to permissioned environments, private chains, and heavy KYC barriers that limit the true potential of decentralised infrastructure. This is where CRY...

2026 is the 'Year of Institutions' for Blockchain & Crypto. But who will lead the adoption, and more importantly who will 'win' in this new era?📃 Iggy has the perfect CV for this discussion: a former Wall Street MD, head of VC at Polygon Labs, and now CIO and tokenisation tech company Theo In this show we'll discuss: - Iggy's background and transition from TradFi to We...

You can't deny the influence and appeal of AI right now. What the Action Model team have built is something remarkable. And you'll want to learn more if you're into crypto, build blockchain apps, or are a traditional business... AI is transforming the way we automate and conduct our daily (and business) activities. But we're still sharing our personal data or opinions in exchange f...

What are the 'professionals' investing in this year, and how do you drive success from investments in Blockchain and Crypto startups? These are important questions for VCs, for individuals, and for Web3 as an industry as we move deeper into the 'era of institutions' Mitch brings significant experience investing in innovative technology companies and Blockchain ecosystems. On this s...

It's the first show of 2026, and we're kicking off with things we all care about. Staking rewards, institutional impact, and predictions for the year ahead. Andrew has been on both sides of the Web3 fence and brings deep insight to the table. So 2025 wasn't the year many of us hoped for, but what can we expect in 2026? Andrew will help us break down the state of current institutional a...

Wallets are where the value is, where users transact, and where we can link intent and action. So why is everyone sleeping on Web3 wallets? Following a 'charmed' panel performance at Zebu Live, Mo and I reconnect to take you through the opportunities and challenges of engaging customers through Web3 wallets, and what's possible for brand and chains today In this show we cover: - Mo&#39...

Many complain about the state of usability and user experience (UX) in Web3, and how it's hindering widespread adoption. But Michael argues, we've already solved these issues TODAY... Sequence has a fascinating history, from early days of Web3 Gaming to a modern, EVM-compatible, multi-chain dApp toolkit which is making life easier for builders and users alike. This is a story you need to hear. In...

The institutions are coming! And they're currently driving the next wave of investment and growth in Web3. But what are they looking for in 2025, and how has the go-to-market offering changed for VCs as the industry matures? Mathias and CV VC have been one of the leading institutions driving forward Web3 adoption, first in Crypto Valley and today across the globe. From partnerships in the UAE,...

People with crypto are ready to pay. This is a call to action for businesses from the travel industry to real estate, from Forex to iGaming. There are 600 Million+ people holding cryptocurrency of some kind, and with EU crypto regulation MiCA comes fully into force, the Genius Bill and stable coin sentiment escalating in the USA; it’s only a matter of time before crypto payments become mainstream....

Cosmos has contributed a LOT to the Web3 space, and is going through a significant revival. It's time to dig deeper into this OG Blockchain ecosystem that has contributed so much to interoperability and cross-chain apps. If you're in Web3, you've probably heard of Cosmos. You've probably heard of Osmosis, and if you're vaguely technical you've probably heard of IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication...

Animoca Brands are one of the few groups in Web3 that have successfully moved and pivoted with the evolution of Web3. And we're going to learn what it takes to read and succeed in such a tumultuous industry... Yat Siu is one of the busiest, most travelled leaders in Web3. Through deep engagement with founders, investors and innovators all around the world, Yat can filter out what will succeed vs....

Looking for the 'killer app' for Blockchain? Payments much just be it! And Concordium have a master plan for mass adoption... Bitcoin was the first mass-adopted cryptocurrency, but as 'digital gold', it may not be practical for everyday payments. After all, you don't pay for groceries with your pension, right?... Stablecoins have shown that digital assets anchored to FIAT curre...

Dr. Weijia Zhang is a renowned expert on interoperability, bridges, and is the Regional Head of China for the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance. So he knows a thing or two about what it takes to bring Web3 into production. Interoperability was supposed to be the great accelerator (ahead of privacy tech) for Web3 to really scale and connect apps and ecosystems for the greater good. But have we achieved...

Time to pay attention when one of the world's largest Investment Managers leans into Crypto ETFs, Digital Assets and creates its own VC arm: VanEck Ventures. But what's their current outlook on the market and the technology? Juan Lopez, an experienced Web3 investor, is General Partner at VanEck Ventures (and formerly of Circle Ventures) and is looking to make 25-35 investments of tickets b...

Why aren't a billion people using Blockchains and Crypto everyday? We explore use cases, particularly payments, with Isha from Celo - an Ethereum L2 focused on 'real world adoption'... You wouldn't pay for coffee with your pension... So assuming that Bitcoin (cited by many as a 'digital gold') doesn't fit for everyday usage, what else can we use to get the benefits of Blockchain technology? Celo h...

Why does the world need another Blockchain when we have Ethereum? This is the exact question Beniamin and the Elrond (now MultiversX) team pondered in 2017. And have been comprehensively answering ever since. 'First Generation' Blockchains like Bitcoin have managed to pass the test of time due to their simplicity. However smart contract chains have evolved, and different protocols have sta...

Is this (finally) 'Mass Adoption'? TON may have finally cracked how to put Blockchain and Crypto into the hands of Billions, but how did they get there? And how do you build a blossoming community in the process? Jack Booth, Co-founder of TON Society, a grassroots movement supporting the TON Blockchain community, will share his insight and experience on how we grow vibrant and meaningful c...

We may be entering the 'end game' for Blockchain and Web3, with different chains being connected seamlessly. But what happens next in this interoperable, connected world? Supra have been working to provide Web3 with trusted data for 4-years, and now are moving to the next stage of their evolution: 'MultiVM'. On this podcast, Josh takes us through: - The history of Supra - The importance of Oracles...

Don't we have enough Blockchains already? Short answer: No... And Azeem from Morph is going to explain why, in full HD!... Blockchains keep evolving, and Layer 2s present an opportunity to provide unique functionality, integrations and experiences for dApp builders. And Morph is a really interesting example of an L2 that is innovating beyond just the chain code. This is an in-depth discussion arou...

Decentraland pioneered the crossover of Blockchain and the Metaverse, and now they're back with version 2.0. And they've been working on some important things along the way... I'm joined by Yemel Jardi, a Web3 veteran, developer, Executive Director of Decentraland, and occasional virtual 'celebrity'. We take a look back over the launch and growth of Decentraland, the challenge of competing with es...

Without Blockchain nodes, there would be no Blockchain. But not all nodes are created equal. And many chains are falsely claiming 'decentralisation'. Chris from BlockJoy is on a mission to enable better Blockchain infrastructure... The reality is that Web3 is still heavily dependent on the Cloud. But should users, developers and communities care: 'Yes' according to Chris. In this episode, we'll gi...