DWeb Decoded

Ocean Protocol co-founder Trent McConaghy joins DWeb Decoded to share a compelling vision for the future of AI, decentralized infrastructure, and human-AI co-evolution. From the role of Filecoin in enabling sovereign AGI to building brain-computer interfaces that augment human cognition, this episode explores the intersection of Web3 and emerging intelligence.

Journalist Isabelle Castro joins this episode of DWeb Decoded to talk about her new Substack, Utopia in Beta, and her mission to critically examine emerging technologies like Web3 and AI. She breaks down the narratives being missed in mainstream coverage and offers practical advice for builders and PR teams looking to engage with media in meaningful ways.

Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young, joins DWeb Decoded to discuss the shifting landscape of enterprise blockchain adoption. From early skepticism to stablecoins and public Ethereum, Brody dives deep into what’s working, what failed (private blockchains), and what’s next—including privacy tools, smart contract audits with AI, and building decentralized infrastructure that res...

Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, company behind the Helium Network, joins DWeb Decoded to trace Helium's evolution—from an IoT startup to launching Helium Mobile, a decentralized wireless carrier. Frank dives deep into their T-Mobile partnership, go-to-market lessons, and real-world use cases like wildfire detection and smart cities.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Aaron sits down with Dr. Steven Waterhouse, Founder & GP of Nazaré Ventures, for a wide-ranging conversation on the convergence of crypto and AI. Waterhouse argues that blockchain’s future lies not in retail speculation, but as foundational infrastructure powering AI—from decentralized GPUs to verifiable compute and stablecoin rails. Waterhouse also shares why...

In Part 2 of our deep dive with GLIF Founder and CEO Jonathan Schwartz, we explore what it really takes to grow demand in decentralized infrastructure networks. Schwartz discusses why bootstrapping supply is easier than driving adoption, how the Filecoin ecosystem evolved through its “three chapters,” and why the future of decentralized storage lies in programmable, user-driven models. We also hea...

Jonathan Schwartz, CEO of GLIF, joins DWeb Decoded to reflect on his years building in the Filecoin ecosystem—from early experiments with IPFS to launching key infrastructure like the Filecoin wallet, multisig tools, and GLIF. He shares how GLIF evolved from a custom dev studio to a core builder supporting storage providers and the broader decentralized web.

Cami Russo, founder of The Defiant, returns to DWeb Decoded to share how her crypto-native media platform is integrating decentralized technologies—starting with archiving its content on Filecoin. She dives into the evolution of The Defiant, the importance of permanence for journalism, and her vision for wallet-based personalization and microtransactions in Web3 media.

Porter Stowell, former Head of Community at Filecoin Foundation and now CEO of W3.io, joins host Aaron Stanley to share his vision for turning decentralized technologies into real-world, enterprise-grade solutions. From verifiable agents to automated AI workflows, Stowell breaks down what’s missing in Web3—and how W3.io is addressing the gap.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, host Aaron Stanley talks with Zach Guzman, founder of Coinage Media — a crypto-based community-owned media platform. From his time at CNBC and Yahoo Finance to launching Coinage, Zach shares how he's building a sustainable media model using NFTs and DAOs, and why the current media landscape is broken.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Aaron Stanley is joined by Pete Pachal, founder of Media Copilot, to explore how AI is reshaping the media landscape. From newsroom workflows to decentralization, copyright, licensing, and business models, they dive into the promises and pitfalls of AI-driven journalism.

How can blockchain and decentralized systems transform scientific research? In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we sit down with Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr, Global Head of Strategy & Partnerships at Exponential Science and former Editor-in-Chief of Cointelegraph, to explore the role of Web3 in academia.

How can Web3 improve sustainability tracking? Alan Ransil, CEO of Devonian Systems and creator of Filecoin Green, joins DWeb Decoded to discuss verifiable carbon reporting, decentralized data, and the future of green blockchain initiatives.

In this special episode recorded live from Davos, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Kristin Johnson joins Filecoin Foundation President Marta Belcher to explore the evolving regulatory landscape for cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain. Comm. Johnson discusses her learning-first approach to regulating emerging technologies and striking a balance to promote responsible inno...

How is Filecoin evolving to support developers and builders? In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Sarah Thiam, Founder and CEO of FIL-B, dives into the latest innovations in the Filecoin ecosystem. From Data DAOs to enhanced dev tools, learn how Filecoin is empowering developers to create the future of decentralized storage.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we sit down with Arikia Millikan, founder of CRTL+X, to explore how blockchain technology is transforming content licensing, distribution, and monetization. From solving subscription fatigue with micropayments to enabling fair AI data licensing, CRTL+X is building the infrastructure for a more equitable media landscape.

How does Filecoin Plus drive real, valuable data onto the Filecoin network? Marta Piekarska-Geater, Executive Director of FIDL, joins DWeb Decoded to discuss Fil+, governance challenges, and the incentives shaping the future of decentralized storage.

Live from Davos during the World Economic Forum, Danny O’Brien, Senior Fellow & DWeb Strategy at Filecoin Foundation, joins FF CMO Rachel Horn to discuss AI’s trajectory, the need for verifiable and decentralized data, and how Filecoin is enabling the future of AI.

Jin Kang, Global Head of Legal at Hashed, joins DWeb Decoded from Davos 2025 to discuss Korea’s rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. From pioneering stablecoin regulations to launching the world’s first decentralized K-pop idol group, Korea is shaping the future of blockchain adoption.

Gaming is evolving, and blockchain is reshaping the way players interact with virtual worlds. In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Sebastien Borget, co-founder of The Sandbox, shares how blockchain has transformed gaming by enabling true digital ownership, decentralized economies, and new ways for players to monetize their time and creativity.

EQTY Lab founder Jonathan Dotan joins DWeb Decoded to discuss the critical role of cryptographic proofs, responsible AI, and decentralized storage in shaping the future of AI governance. Learn how AI’s verifiability can be ensured from training to inference, why decentralized tools are crucial for AI innovation, and how collaborations with Intel and Nvidia embed trust at the silicon level.

David Johnston, a veteran in the Filecoin ecosystem and contributor to the Morpheus project, joins DWeb Decoded from Davos during the World Economic Forum 2025 to discuss how decentralized AI agents are reshaping Web3. Learn how Morpheus is enabling smart agent development, DeFi automation, and decentralized compute.

Live from Davos during the World Economic Forum 2025, Hashgraph CEO Eric Piscini joins DWeb Decoded to explore Hedera’s latest innovations in DLT, including AI integration, enterprise adoption, and sustainability initiatives.

Sandra Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, joins DWeb Decoded from Davos during the World Economic Forum 2025 to discuss the future of blockchain and the growing data landscape. Why is sentiment so positive this year? What role will decentralized technologies play in reshaping data access and democratizing power? Don’t miss this philosophical discussion with an OG in the blockchain...

How are AI, memecoins, and tokenized attention shaping the future of digital economies? Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, joins DWeb Decoded in Davos during the World Economic Forum to break it all down. From Web3-powered gaming to the rise of AI billionaires, this conversation covers the next wave of innovation in blockchain and decentralized technology.