Alex Nwaka
High Stakes with Alex Nwaka | Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3
Welcome to High Stakes, the podcast for institutional investors, Web3 founders, SaaS leaders, and anyone serious about the future of technology. Hosted by Validation Cloud CSO Alex Nwaka, we go beyond the hype to explore the real-world adoption of blockchain and AI in enterprise environments. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with operators, investors, and technologists driving change at the frontier. Get direct insight into what’s working (and what’s not) in blockchain infrastructure, from Layer-2 rollups and blockchain interoperability to AI-powered SaaS and zero-knowledge proof...
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Jun 2, 2026
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Episodes
Aleo: Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Privacy, and Real-World Impact with Alex Pruden | High Stakes Ep. 5 08.11.2024 43:37
Alex Nwaka sits down with Alex Pruden, Executive Director of Aleo, to discuss Alex's journey from the U.S. Army to venture capital to leading Aleo. Alex shares an overview of zero-knowledge cryptography, the challenges and breakthroughs in building Aleo’s privacy-preserving zero-knowledge blockchain, and the real-world applications of zero-knowledge technology. Learn more about Validation Clo...
Arthur Hayes: Crypto Markets, Geopolitics, & Web3 Predictions | High Stakes Ep. 4 10.10.2024 37:40
Alex sits down with Arthur Hayes, Co-Founder of BitMEX and CIO of Maelstrom, to talk about Arthur and Alex's time at Wharton together, Arthur's journey from Wall Street to crypto, the rise of BitMEX and Maelstrom, and how geopolitics, global monetary policy, and decentralization are shaping the future of crypto. About High Stakes Hosted by Validation Cloud Chief Strategy Officer Alex Nwa...
Ether.Fi: Restaking Differentiators, Implications, and Upcoming Initiatives with Charles Mountain | High Stakes Ep. 3 30.09.2024 38:44
Alex sits down with Charles Mountain , Head of Ecosystem at Ether. Fi , to talk about Charles' transition from traditional finance to crypto, Ether. Fi's role in staking and restaking, and the impact of restaking on decentralization and innovation in the crypto space. About High Stakes Hosted by Validation Cloud Chief Strategy Officer Alex Nwaka , High Stakes discusses the shifts, opport...
Crypto Regulation: Misconceptions, Trends, & Predictions with Kevin Batteh | High Stakes Ep. 2 04.09.2024 43:13
Alex Nwaka sits down with Delta Strategy Group Partner Kevin Batteh to discuss the misconceptions, trends, and predictions around crypto regulation in the US and beyond. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Tune in weekly for sharp, no-hype conversations on blockchain, AI, and enterprise innovation. 📢 Follow Validation Cloud for more insights: • Website • LinkedIn • X (Twitter) • YouTube 👤 Hosted by...
Hyperledger: Enterprise Adoption, Interoperability, & Decentralized Identities with Daniela Barbosa | High Stakes Ep. 1 25.06.2024 35:55
Alex Nwaka sits down with Hyperledger Executive Director Daniela Barbosa to discuss the challenges and opportunities around enterprise adoption of Web3 technologies including real-world assets, interoperability, and decentralized identities. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. Tune in weekly for sharp, no-hype conversations on blockchain, AI, and enterprise innovation. 📢 Follow Validation Cloud for...
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