Block Fuel

Exploring the intersection of Tradfi and Defi @ArkisXYZ CEO Serhii Tyshchenko on building the prime brokerage of DeFiKey takeaways👇 • $50M+ in TVL• Only platform offering CEX + DeFi portfolio margining• Underwrites basis trades w/ 5x leverage • Accepts GLP, LSTs, PT tokens, delta-neutral positions as collateral • Built on account abstraction + smart contracts • Serving family offices, insurers, c...

Okay, so you probably haven't heard of Garbled Circuits, and honestly, neither had we until recently. Forget the usual buzz around CBDCs and privacy on blockchain. This episode with Shahaf Bar-Geffen from COTI Network is actually legit. They're diving into some next-level stuff like garbled circuits and multi-party computation that could seriously change how private data works without gett...

As official @TheBitcoinConf media partners, we couldn’t be more excited to head to Las Vegas this year (well almost as excited as our friend and Vegas regular, Berman). Join us on our latest pod as we sit down with Justin Doochin, Head of Events at @_btcinc for a run down on the 2024 experience, what to expect this year, and all the challenges of organizing the biggest Bitcoin event in the world....

From D1 Hoops at Arizona to battling AI hallucinations that would make NBA legend Bill Walton jealous. @stone_gettings joins us from @Mira_Network on how they are fighting against hiccups in Artificial Intelligence. Fun Fact: Stone is likely the tallest person in blockchain. 00:00 – From the Bench to the Blockchain: How Stone’s early struggles shaped his unstoppable drive 00:35 – Why he walked awa...

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓: We sit down with Dr. Ed Felton: Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Off Chain Labs, Former Deputy US CTO at the White House, and Computer Science Prof at Princeton. Dive into the origins of Arbitrum – From its academic roots at Princeton in 2014 to a company of over 120 people with 130 chains using Arbitrum tech. This pod is a must-listen for anyone interested in technical leadership, c...

On the latest Block Fuel Podcast, we explore how zero-knowledge proofs are revolutionizing enterprise blockchain adoption. Pradeep Singh, the CEO and founder of Gateway.fm, unpacks why privacy-preserving tech is the key to bringing traditional businesses on-chain, overcoming compliance hurdles, and creating scalable solutions.🔹 ZK proofs explained simply 🔹 Enterprise adoption challenges 🔹 Publi...

In this episode of the Block Fuel Podcast, we dive into the innovative world of Beelines.ai with CTO Greg and Head of Business Development and Marketing, Isaac. Discover how they are transforming market research and customer insights through their cutting-edge 'human intelligence model.' Learn about their unique systems including the personality engine, skills engine, and knowledge and mem...

Eric Chen, CEO of Injective, joins us at DAS in NYC to discuss the what’s next with on-chain financial products. From perpetual equity indexes to AI-focused investments, find out how Injective is expanding financial access globally beyond treasuries and ETFs with a whole new breed of DeFi-native investment products.  00:12 Injective's Vision and Financial Products 00:43 Public Equities on Chai...

In this episode, we sit down with Miguel De Vega from @nillionnetwork to explore the future of private data, AI, and Web3 — powered by their groundbreaking "Blind Computer" technology. What You’ll Learn: Backed by $50M in funding & a powerhouse team How Nillion lets you compute & store data without exposing it to nodes Why privacy is critical for the next-gen of AI agents & decentraliz...

100th Episode: We bring on Massachusetts Senatorial Candidate John Deaton — crypto advocate, legal powerhouse, and former Senate candidate (@DeatonforSenate). This is the episode Web3 builders, investors, and policy watchers cannot afford to miss. SPONSOR: Brought to you by our friends at @ZenLedgerIO – your go-to platform for crypto tax help. In this explosive episode: • SEC drops Ripple appeal –...

Should we ZK Proof everything? Scott Dykstra, Co-Founder & CTO of Space and Time, makes that case on our latest pod (#99!) from ETHDenver. Backed by Framework Ventures & M12 (shoutout PB!), Space & Time is transforming how we think about decentralized data and cryptographic proof while developing a business model tailored to the future AI agentic economy. Beyond that, Scott is one of t...

Last year (Ep. #71), we met Dennis Qian and the cracked ex-Coinbase team leveraging their experience to give regular folks access to institutional-grade trading tools. At ETHDenver, we caught up with his co-founder, Jai Prasad, for a MEGA UPDATE on what Definitive has been shipping from enhancing UX with gas/chain abstraction to protecting trades from slippage & MEV attacks. Jai shares alpha o...

Navigating Yield-Bearing Stablecoins: CoinShift's Journey with RohithExplore the intricacies of yield-bearing stablecoins in this insightful episode of the Block Fuel Podcast. Host Abby sits down with Rohith from CoinShift to discuss their cutting-edge fintech solutions for businesses operating on-chain. They dive deep into regulation, asset management, and the growth of yield-bearing stableco...

In this episode of the Block Fuel Podcast, we sit down with Rodrigo Coelho, CEO of The Graph, for an eye-opening conversation on how blockchain is transforming the global economy — starting with countries hit hardest by hyperinflation.🇦🇷 From Argentina’s economic collapse to the rise of stablecoins, Rodrigo shares firsthand stories of how people have turned to USDC and crypto rails to survive.🔗 W...

In our newest episode, Tausif Ahmed, Chief Business Development Officer at  ⁨@ionet_official⁩  sits down with Block Fuel at ETHDenver. We jump into AI agents, decentralized computing, and why democratizing access to the latest $NVDA chips is so important. While there's no shortage of noise around AI/Blockchain, chip demand is real, tangible, and growing so follow along as we cover this sector...

Max Luck, Head of Growth at  ⁨@flare⁩  Network, joins us on the podcast to discuss the London crypto scene, ETHDenver, and the need for cross-chain data solutions. Max delves into Flare Network's goals, providing insights on how Flare aims to integrate with non-smart contract tokens like Bitcoin and XRP. We also cover blockchain's intersection with AI and the upcoming hackathon at UC Berke...

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Gary Yang, CEO of Cicada Finance, to unpack how the first growth curve of crypto relied heavily on consensus and narratives, while future growth will depend on real-world, practical applications. Gary warns of the unsustainable bubbles created by liquid staking protocols and his mission to build a protocol fostering sustainable long term growth. 00:20 Gary...

Okay, let's craft an overview based on the entire transcript, and then include those clickbait-style timestamps: Podcast Overview: In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the cutting-edge intersection of AI and blockchain with Michael Heinrich, CEO and founder of Zero G Labs. We explore the limitations of current "closed AI" systems and how Web3 can revolutionize data ownership an...

Improbable's Herman Narula drops by at ETHDenver to share why they're betting $270 million that their solution, Somnia, will solve what existing blockchains couldn't—high-speed, decentralized gaming, metaverse experiences, and AI companions. 00:15 Launching a Blockchain: Challenges and Decisions 01:09 Building the Metaverse: Technology and Vision 01:58 Regulation and Market Strategy 04...

🎙️ Dive into the latest trends in the securities market with Jim Toes from the Security Traders Association. From regulatory shifts to the rise of crypto, explore what's shaping the financial future on the BlockFuel podcast. 💼📊 #Finance #Securities #FinTech #Compliance #Regulations #Crypto

CrunchDAO: Revolutionizing Finance & Data Coordination with BlockchainIn this episode of Blockfield, Gene Harrell, founder and CEO of CrunchDAO, discusses how the company leverages blockchain technology to revolutionize financial modeling and coordination through a global community of over 7,000 machine learning engineers and 1,200 PhDs. Gene sheds light on the inspiration behind CrunchDAO, it...

Pop on our latest podcast at ETHDenver with the incredible Lingling Jiang, Partner at DWF Labs. She gives us the lowdown on all things stablecoins, market making, and the growing crypto influence of one of our favorite cities, Hong Kong. 00:43 Lingling's Background and Transition to Crypto 00:59 Traditional Finance's Evolving View on Crypto 02:13 Hong Kong's Regulatory Landscape 02:46...

Today, we're joined by Apurv Kaushal, co-founder of Intract has achieved remarkable growth, amassing over 6M+ users and partnering with more than 2,500 applications. Apurv brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at McKinsey, and today, he'll share insights into Intract's journey, the importance of community-led marketing, and the evolving landscape of Web3.​Timestamps: 0:00 – Int...

We sat down with Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse Network to explore how Fuse is revolutionizing payment infrastructure by blending the best of centralized and decentralized finance. Are they the company to take down Stripe? 00:49 – Welcome to the BlockFuel Podcast: @AviNMash sets the stage for an enlightening discussion on blockchain's impact on payments.​01:07 – Fuse's Evolution: Mark delves in...

Meet the infamous @BurntBanksy who bought a $90,000 original Banksy and BURNED the painting instantly. Now he is partnering with F500 Companies as the founder of @burnt_xion -- You do NOT want to miss this episode: 00:23 – The Fiery Origin Story of the Legend of 'Burnt Banksy' 01:10 – Uber Partners with Xion: How Web 3 is now under the hood of F500 Companies! 01:40 – A Cypto Company that H...