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In this episode of the Hypernest podcast, Alessio Zazzarini speaks with Mark Tormey , founder of Dominion , about SILV, a tokenized silver product being built on Solana. The conversation explores why silver is an interesting asset for tokenization, the challenges of physical silver markets, and what it takes to make a tokenized commodity usable inside DeFi. They discuss custody, proof of reserves,...

In this episode of the Hyperness Podcast, we dive deep into the world of Canton with Melvis, Executive Director of the Canton Foundation. Discover how Canton is bridging Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Web3 through innovative privacy controls, seamless interoperability, and massive institutional adoption. Melvis shares his journey from Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan to leadin...

In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we dive deep into the future of decentralized exchanges with Vladimir, founder of Algebra, the modular DEX engine powering over 100 DEXs across 80+ chains. Whether you're a DeFi builder, liquidity provider, or DEX founder, this episode unpacks how modular infrastructure and plugins are reshaping AMMs for efficiency, security, and real-world adoption.

In this episode of the Hypernest Podcast, we dive deep into the future of Web3 and DeFi within Telegram's ecosystem. From Pavel's investment roots and Telegram's iconic 2018 ICO to building TAC as an EVM-compatible Layer 1 chain seamlessly integrated with TON blockchain, this episode uncovers how TAC abstracts complexities like bridging and gas fees for effortless user experiences. Discover why Te...

Join us on the Hypernest Podcast as we dive deep with Pavel, co-founder of TAC, exploring the future of Web3 and DeFi within Telegram's ecosystem. From Pavel's investment roots and Telegram's iconic 2018 ICO to building TAC as an EVM-compatible Layer 1 chain seamlessly integrated with TON blockchain, this episode uncovers how TAC abstracts complexities like bridging and gas fees for effortless use...

In this episode of the Hypernest Podcast, we dive deep into the revolutionary world of intent-based trading with Anna George, Co-Founder of CoW Swap. Hosted by our founder Alessio Zazza, this episode explores why CoW Swap’s unique combination of intents and batch auctions is transforming DeFi by enhancing capital efficiency, mitigating MEV (Miner Extractable Value), and empowering users.

In this episode of the Hypernest Podcast, we dive deep into the world of DeFi vaults with Roman, Product Lead at Mellow Protocol. Is a vault just a glorified multisig, or is it the new operating system for yield? We explore Mellow's evolution from ALM solutions to liquid restaking tokens (LRTs) and now advanced, permissionless vaults, unpacking their architecture, strategies, and future potential....

Join us in this episode of the Hypernest Podcast as we dive deep into the world of DeFi with Daniel Onn, Global BD Lead at Katana. Discover how Katana, a revolutionary DeFi-specific L2, is transforming yield optimization with its powerful DeFi yield engine. From EigenLayer integration and yield-bearing stablecoins like AUSD to Vault Bridge rehypothecation and sequencer fee redistribution, Daniel s...

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of decentralization, blockchain innovations, and Web3 security with Daniel from Massa. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: - Massa’s mission and technology overview -Decentralized web hosting (D Web) advantages - Parallel blockchains and 10,000 TPS scalability - Automated, autonomous smart contracts - The importance of decentralization and network security - Real-w...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Bradbury, CEO of Summer. Fi and former product lead at MakerDAO, to unpack the evolution of one of DeFi’s most user-friendly and yield-savvy protocols. 🔍 Topics we dive into: - The early MakerDAO journey & SummerFi's spin-off - How AI agents boost yield by 30% (yes, really) - What “lazy DeFi” means — and why it matters - Risk management with Block Analy...

In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we dive deep into the world of DeFi risk management and yield optimization with Aidan Bristow from Gauntlet. Gauntlet, known as "the DeFi brain," manages risk and liquidity for leading blockchain protocols, protecting over $42 billion in liquidity and directly overseeing $1.2 billion in assets. 🔑 Key Highlights: - How Gauntlet protects protocols during Bl...

In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, Adli Takkal Bataille, DEO and Co-founder of Usual, to unpack how their protocol is challenging the giants of the stablecoin world like Tether and Circle. 📌 From decentralizing real yield to designing a stablecoin that's actually community-owned, Usual is reshaping what it means to hold and use stable assets in DeFi. Adli takes us through: - Why centralize...

In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we sit down with Eric Kang, Head of DeFi at Avalanche, to dive deep into the evolution of Avalanche L1s, DeFi innovation, and the convergence of TradFi and crypto. From the early days of Avalanche to building a modular L1 ecosystem, Eric shares insider insights on: The story behind Avalanche subnets and why they matter Launching custom L1s with AvaCloud an...

In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we tackle one of DeFi’s most frustrating challenges: liquidity fragmentation across chains. Our guest, Andrei from LI.FI, joins us to explain how LI.FI makes bridging and swapping across 40+ chains seamless — powering apps like MetaMask, Robinhood Wallet, and Phantom. 🎙️ Topics you'll love: Why bridges alone aren’t enough The magic of off-chain routing eng...

In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we dive deep into the Web3 world of sports, entertainment with Altug Ozturk, a Senior Advisor at Chiliz. 🎙️ Topics covered: - The origin and mission behind Chiliz and Socios - Real-world fan experiences powered by blockchain - What makes Chiliz Chain unique in the L1 space - The power of fan tokens: utility, rewards & participation - Upcoming Greenhous...

In this episode, we speak with Cesar, Co-founder of StableJack, about their novel DeFi primitive that offers leveraged exposure to yield, volatility, and points — all without liquidation risk. We explore how StableJack works, how it compares to Pendle and GMX, and how its v2 architecture serves different DeFi personas — from conservative yield seekers to aggressive airdrop farmers. We also touch o...

On today's HyperNest Podcast, we explore the future of Real World Assets (RWAs) and blockchain innovation with Jack Bronson from Red Belly Network. Join us as Jack provides an in-depth look at Red Belly's journey from academia to industry leader, leveraging cutting-edge technology like DBFT consensus and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). Learn how Red Belly is transforming the traditional asset space—...

In this episode, we sit down with Colin Platt, Head of Product at Liquity, to dive deep into their groundbreaking protocol upgrade. With $46M TVL already secured just days after launch, Liquity V2 is set to redefine decentralized borrowing with immutable, governance-free infrastructure and user-set interest rates. 🔍 What You'll Learn: ✅ How Liquity V2 builds on the success of LUSD and Liquity V1...

🔗 Exploring the Future of DeFi Lending with Morpho In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we sit down with Merlin Egalité, Co-founder of Morpho, to dive deep into the groundbreaking innovations shaping the DeFi lending space. Discover how Morpho is revolutionizing decentralized lending with its minimalist design, isolated markets, governance minimization, and adaptive interest rate models. Top...

In this episode of the HyperNest podcast, we dive into one of the most crucial topics for Web3 startups: building a strong culture, especially within remote and hybrid teams. Joining us is Brett Potter, a renowned leader in the culture and remote work space and author of three influential books on the subject. Brett shares his journey into culture development, the critical elements of a successful...

Welcome to the HyperNest Podcast! 🎙️ We’re excited to explore the mechanics of Solidly DEXs with ApeGuru and Thomas, two influential founders in the DeFi space. Together, we delve into the Solidly model’s innovations and its impact on the future of decentralized finance. From optimizing emissions to enhancing user experience, ApeGuru and Thomas share their expertise on what sets Solidly apart and...

🔗 Welcome to another insightful session from HyperNest! In this webinar, we’re thrilled to dive into the evolving world of crypto payments with Georgy, co-founder of Wirex, as he shares his insights on the future of TradFi and DeFi. From navigating regulatory landscapes to the rise of crypto debit cards, Georgy walks us through Wirex’s journey over the past decade, overcoming challenges and drivi...

AI Meets Blockchain: The Future of Innovation 🔗 Welcome to another insightful session from HyperNest! In this episode, we explore the intersection of two groundbreaking technologies: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. Our esteemed speakers, Xiaochen Zhang, CEO at FinTech4Good, and Tony Simonovsky, Founder and Host at The AI Champ, bring their wealth of expertise to explore how AI and blockch...

HyperNest Podcast is a series that will be released every month. In this series, we will meet Web 3 founders worldwide and chat about their challenges, struggles, and also epic wins. Don't forget to follow Hypernest for the valuable sharing of these pioneers!    Filipe Pereira is the co-founder of Crowdclass, a company that is revolutionizing online learning with NFTs. In this episode, we take a l...

César Suárez is the CEO and founder of Svenir, a technology platform that helps local businesses increase customer loyalty through geolocalized NFTs.real-life’s episode, we talk about the missing link between NFT technology and real life experience, how to empower people to impact environmental and social issues, and his reflection on learnings and failures. Chapters: 01:00 About Svenir and its us...