Block Fuel

In this episode of the BlockFuel podcast, Andrew Saunders, CMO at Skale and former CMO at Arbitrum, shares his expert insights on marketing in Web3 and the future of blockchain. With a background that spans Amazon, NBCUniversal, and CAA, Andrew discusses how brands can connect with audiences in the rapidly growing Web3 space, the unique challenges of marketing to early adopters, and why community...

In this episode of the BlockFuel podcast, Avi Mash sits down with Augie Ilag, an investment partner at CMT Digital. They discuss Augie’s diverse career journey from McKinsey to Sequoia and CMT Digital, and how his experience in both traditional consulting and venture capital has shaped his approach to the blockchain industry. Augie shares insights on the early-stage investment landscape, founder-m...

Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of Sid, who transitioned from a computer science background to leading Skate, a pioneering force in the blockchain space. In this episode, we explore his experience in OTC trading and the evolution of DeFi, uncovering how Skate is streamlining cross-chain interoperability. Sid shares valuable insights into the future of Layer 2 ecosystems, the chall...

Fresh off a $100m Series B from Framework Ventures, Brevan Howard Digital Assets, & Hack VC, we sit down with Smokey The Bera, Co-Founder of one the hottest projects of 2024: Berachain We touch on all corners of the Berritory: 🌊 Proof of liquidity: What is this new consensus model and how does it align security & liquidity? 🧸Build-a-Bera: New incubator driving developer adoption & in...

ChatGPT In this episode, we sit down with Angel Velarde, Co-Founder of OpenWorld, to discuss how their platform is making high-yield crypto investments accessible to non-crypto natives. Discover how you can build a portfolio of high-yield, low-risk liquidity pools with one click, boasting APYs of 50% or more. We also delve into Vietnam's impressive 50% crypto adoption rate, the strategic choic...

Then check out our latest talk with Catherine Daly from Space and Time at the Genzio Media House! Cat always does an incredible job at communicating technical topics in layman's terms. We explore: ➾ The rise of AI agents, trading bots, & liquidation bots ➾ Aggressive push into AI from Microsoft's M12 VC arm ➾ Partnership with Chainlink and the Chainlink Build Program Hosts: Avi Mash (@...

We explore the next wave of monetization through interactive ads within livestreams with Alex Casassovici, Founder of Azarus. Highlights: ➱ Why streaming is important (and the big numbers to prove it) ➱ Acquisition by @animocabrands ➱ Beyond ads: shopping, tipping & more in live streams ➱ "EQ, IQ, interaction, forming connections with people, that actually is what drives value and value w...

Highlights: ➱ Her original paper running Bitcoin through a traditional risk factor model (91% of Bitcoin’s risk was unexplained!) ➱ BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and their commitment to public vs permissioned chains ➱ Why she’s watching Berachain and their Proof of Liquidity mechanism closely Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy, Sean Ristau Production: Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio Chapters 00:00 Introdu...

Block Fuel meets with Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital, an OCC-chartered digital asset custodian with a passion for the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) space. We cover: ➱Anchorage Digital's journey from inception to becoming an OCC chartered bank ➱The role of RIAs in the adoption and integration of digital assets ➱Challenges & limitations of cold storage ➱Their recent launch o...

Nothing embodies the intersection of traditional finance and crypto quite like publicly traded bitcoin miners. Check out this week's episode with Adam Swick, Chief Growth Officer at MARA, the world's largest BTC miner. 📜 Marathon's evolution from a patent holding co to a data center company solving the world's energy problems ⚗ Innovating beyond the chips: MARA's new 2 Phase I...

LIVE w/ Google from Austin, Texas at Consensus with Rich Widmann, Head of Strategy for Google Cloud's Web 3 Team on the Block Fuel podcast! ➜Starting as a teacher now leading Web3 at Google ➜Google's Data-driven approach for devinsights ➜Protocol-agnostic infrastructure focus ➜New partnerships with Polygon, Solana, Sui & more ➜Emphasis on education & welcoming new developers Where...

Join us in this compelling conversation with John Deaton, US Senate candidate for Massachusetts, as he shares his inspiring journey from poverty to law school, his involvement in the high-profile Ripple case, and his motivation to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren. John discusses the impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on economic freedom, the transformative potential of blockchain...

Pull up a chair for our sit down with Jim Knox, Managing Director and Blockchain Practice Leader at the world's largest insurance broker - AON, as he delves into the intersection of blockchain and insurance. ➾Aon's innovative involvement in the blockchain space and the evolution of the insurance industry in response to digital assets. ➾Importance of regulatory guidelines and the role of in...

Catch our conversation with the dynamic Micah Rosenbloom, Managing Partner at Founder Collective. Famous for early investments in Uber, Airtable, & The Trade Desk, Founder Collective has leaned in heavily to the digital asset space with their commitment to finding elite founder talent ("the weirder, the better"). A few slices of wisdom Micah served up: ➳The NYC crypto scene and the i...

Join us for a fun Friday chat with Jack O'Holleran - the affable CEO of SKALE Labs. ➱Comparisons to AWS & GCP as the elastic compute cloud for blockchains ➱Bespoke C++, dockerized containers, & applying other enterprise software attributes to build a high performant network ➱How zero gas fees? p.s. Since recording, one of our favorite pod guests Andrew Saunders has joined SKALE as Chie...

Today we sit down with Josh Jones, Co-CEO/Founder of Cornucopias, an open-world adventure in sky domes post-calamity (Movie coming one day?) ↬Co-CEOs Josh Jones and partner split roles merging business and creative prowess amidst crypto complexities. ↬The largest map in web 3 gaming! Wait what even is Web 3 Gaming? We explore the differences. ↬From NFT land sales to dynamic economies, discover how...

At ETHDenver 2024, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with our friend Jelena Djuric, CEO and Founder of Noble. ➼Noble's innovative approach to stablecoin issuance on Cosmos, fostering interoperability & sovereignty. ➼Why Noble chose to build on Cosmos ➼Her future aspirations for a future in as the Prime Minister of Canada and her role in Canada Web3 Council and much more! Follow Je...

Delve into the future of finance with security expert David Schwed, COO of Halborn and former BNY Mellon/Galaxy Digital/Citi guru! ➻Discover the vital link between a finance paradigm shift & enterprise-grade security. ➻Peek into how giants like JP Morgan utilize Onyx Blockchain! ➻Uncover the truth about decentralization: Why understanding centralized choke points is crucial for the crypto revo...

We had the opportunity to interview Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs. We discuss: ➣Law enforcement agencies are working with companies like TRM to track illicit actors using blockchain data and machine learning algorithms. ➣Why did the Hamas stop using BTC? ➣North Korean Hackers laundering Billions? ➣What it was like to testify in front of congress? You do NOT want to miss this episo...

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐱 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍? With over $1.1B+ in transactions globally -- Real World Assets are coming on-chain with Parcl giving us a glimpse of WHY the use of a fast, instant-settlement blockchain is an essential counter-balance to the traditionally illiquid real estate market. Join us as we chat with the visionary Kellan Grenier, 𝘾𝙤-𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙡 about their groundbreaking approach reshaping th...

L1s, L2s, L3s, and now L(N)s? Dima Romanov, CEO and founder of Layer N, peels back the layers for us and shows us how they are expanding on what's possible on-chain. Learn about their mission to build the worlds fastest blockchain, the importance of performance and composability, and their innovative approach to Layer 2 solutions. Layer N is an Ethereum StateNet—a novel L2 designed as a networ...

For episode #19, we are joined in the Denver media house by Austin Adams, Researcher at Uniswap Labs. Austin dives into his role on the research team at Uniswap and how they leverage the unique benefits of crypto markets: programmability, composability, and customization to make a better trading experience.

Excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring Laurence Latimer, CEO of Dinara! With decade + of experience in Tradfi, learn how Dinara is transforming digital asset transactions and pioneering a seamless bridge between crypto and traditional banking for businesses here in the US.

Why did Sam Altman and many other prominent VC's choose to invest in a Bitcoin denominated life insurance company? We sit down with Meanwhile's CEO and Founder, Zac Townsend to learn understand why everyone is so excited with Bitcoin hitting new ATH's this week!

Just wrapped up an epic chat on the Block Fuel podcast with the passionate EOS Network CEO Yves La Rose. In 2018, EOS Raised $4B during an ICO which is the 2nd largest ICO in history. Created by http://Block.one , EOS aimed to offer a scalable and user-friendly platform for Decentralized Applications (DApps) and smart contracts, proving the importance of a well-structured fundraising campaign. Yve...