Stonks Go Moon

Risk. Reward. Ruin. From the knucklebones of ancient Greece to the slot machines of Vegas and the swipe-to-spin casino apps in your pocket - gambling has always been a mirror of society. In this episode of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast, Jonny Caplan returns to talk about his new six-part docuseries, "Place Your Bets", delving into the highs and lows of the gambling industry. Caplan - an ent...

In this mind-bending episode, host Rocco Strydom sits down with digital sovereignty pioneer Preska Thomas, the visionary founder of DebitMyData. Long before NFTs hit OpenSea and ChatGPT learned your name, Preska was building blockchain-secured identity systems and architecting AI to value human beings—not replace them. From drafting identity token frameworks in 2001 to launching DebitMyData in 202...

In this episode of The Stonks Go Moon Podcast, host Rocco Strydom sits down with Jacob O'Brien, Founder and CEO of Hackware and XGRC Software—two companies at the bleeding edge of AI-powered cybersecurity and compliance automation. They dive into: Why most cybersecurity software is broken (and boring) What an AI-driven penetration test actually looks like What companies get wrong about complia...

Welcome to the Stonks Go Moon Podcast with your host, Rocco Strydom! In this episode, we dive deep into one of the biggest existential threats facing Web3: quantum computing. Our guest is Ian Smith, CEO and CTO of Quantum EVM — a pioneering company at the forefront of building quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure. With a background in cryptography, quantum theory, and decades of cybersecuri...

Oil is volatile. Crypto is unpredictable. But what happens when you merge the stability of the energy markets with the agility of blockchain? In this episode, we drill into the future of tokenized real-world assets with Dave Rademacher, Co-Founder of OilXCoin — a project bringing crude oil on-chain through a regulated, asset-backed security token. We unpack:Why OilXCoin isn’t just another meme coi...

Fine wine has always been exclusive—until now. Provenance is everything. Fraud is rampant. Liquidity? Historically non-existent. But blockchain is about to uncork a new era. What happens when you blend centuries-old wine culture with smart contracts? Meet Alfonso de Gaetano, founder of Crurated—a members-only platform that connects top wine producers directly with collectors using blockchain for a...

This is the Stonks Go Moon Podcast. In today’s episode, we explore the collision of AI, Web3, and digital identity with Roman Cyganov, the visionary CEO of Antix. As deepfakes rise and avatars flood our feeds, the question is no longer what's possible—but who owns it? Roman joins host Rocco Strydom to unpack how Antix is empowering creators to produce blockbuster-level content at a fraction of...

This episode features a gripping conversation with Adam Bates, Chief Marketing Officer at MultiversX, a high-performance blockchain architecture designed for the digital economy. Adam brings over two decades of experience in branding, digital strategy, and tech innovation, with a focus on making Web3 infrastructure secure, scalable, and interoperable. He’s also a passionate advocate for blockchain...

On this episode of Stonks Go Moon, Rocco Strydom is joined by Mitja Goroshevsky, Co-Founder and CEO of GOSH, and former CTO of TON Labs, to talk about his latest project: Acki Nacki—a next-gen blockchain protocol designed to fix the scalability and latency problems most chains still face. Mitja breaks down how Acki Nacki uses a probabilistic consensus model to achieve fast finality, and how it&#39...

In this episode of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast, host Rocco Strydom sits down with Jacob Phillips, founder of Lombard Finance, to explore how his journey from college debater to Polychain investor led to building one of the most impactful Bitcoin DeFi protocols. Jacob breaks down how Lombard Finance gives Bitcoin real utility through liquid staking and trust-minimized infrastructure—bringing over 22...

In this explosive episode, Rocco Strydom sits down with Kee Jefferys, Co-Founder and CTO of Session — the fully anonymous, metadata-free messaging app built on a decentralized privacy network. They dive deep into why privacy still matters, what makes Session different from apps like Signal and Telegram, and how encryption alone isn’t enough. We explore:The dangers of metadata (even if your message...

In this episode, Rocco Strydom sits down with Adrian Reid, founder of Enlightened Stock Trading, to break down the realities of trading - no fluff, no hype, just real talk. We cover: ✅ The difference between systematic vs. discretionary trading ✅ Why emotions are your biggest enemy in the markets ✅ How Adrian built his own trading system and what makes it work ✅ Common mistakes traders make (a...

In this episode, Rocco Strydom sits down with Emma Liu, CEO & Co-founder of Pentagon Games, to dive into her journey from gaming as a kid with her brother to building an innovative Web3 gaming platform. Emma shares how Pentagon Games is reshaping digital experiences, their collaboration with Tron, and the concept of Hexagon City. About Our Guest – Emma LiuEmma Liu is the CEO and Co-founder of...

In this episode, Rocco Strydom sits down with Charity Hughes, Founder & Owner of The HR Realist Idealist, to dive deep into workplace culture, leadership, and the often-toxic work environments in the tech and finance sectors. 🎙 Key Topics Discussed: ✅ Why company culture is more than just a buzzword ✅ How toxic work environments persist despite clear benefits of change ✅ Leadership blind sp...

In this episode, host Rocco Strydom sits down with Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse, to discuss the state of Ethereum, the rise of Solana, and how Eclipse is bridging the best of both worlds with its high-performance Layer 2 solution. 🔹 Has Ethereum lost its edge? 🔹 Why is Solana attracting more developers? 🔹 How does Eclipse combine Solana’s speed with Ethereum’s liquidity? 🔹 What’s next for bloc...

In this episode, Rocco Strydom welcomes Bundeep Rangar, President & CEO of Fineqia International Inc., to break down the latest in crypto, digital assets, and tokenization. They dive into Canada’s need for a strategic digital asset reserve, how tokenization is shaping the future of finance, and the growing intersection of AI and blockchain. Topics Covered: ✅ Should Canada stockpile Bitcoin?...

Today, my guest is Efe Küçük, Head of Gaming at Trilitech (Tezos R&D Hub in London). We dive deep into:✅ His journey from product development to leading gaming at Trilitech ✅ The future of Web3 gaming and how Tezos is driving innovation✅ AI-powered game development and the shift to fast, iterative releases✅ How game studios can avoid common pitfalls and build for real adoption✅ The import...

In this episode, host Rocco Strydom sits down with Marco van den Heuvel, Co-Founder of the BEAM Foundation, to discuss the evolution of Web3 gaming, the future of decentralized networks, and BEAM’s role in shaping the industry. From his early days of getting red-pilled into Bitcoin to investing in over 80 gaming studios and spearheading a blockchain revolution, Marco shares his insights on AI, tok...

Today's guest is Dennis Sorokin, Head of CSM & Operations at Keymakr, a leader in AI data annotation, collection, and creation. We dive deep into:What Keymakr does and how they enhance AI training dataThe demand for high-quality data in AI-driven industries like autonomous vehicles and healthcareHow in-cabin AI is revolutionizing driver and passenger safety The role of synthetic vs. real-w...

Streaming from South Africa to the world, the Stonks Go Moon Podcast is back with another deep dive into the future of tech, AI, and blockchain. In this episode, Rocco Strydom sits down with Yannick Myson, CEO & Founder of Swarm, to discuss: 🔹 His early days in Bitcoin mining and how he ended up in Asia 🔹 The evolution of blockchain and AI-driven truth verification 🔹 How Swarm Network is bu...

In this episode of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast, host Rocco Strydom sits down with Christopher Crecelius, Founder & CEO of AxonDAO, to dive into the world of decentralized science (DeSci)—a game-changing movement that’s disrupting traditional research funding. What is decentralized science? How does AxonDAO fund scientific research using blockchain? Why is big science broken, and how can we fix...

In this episode, Rocco Strydom sits down with Jack O’Holleran, CEO & Co-Founder of SKALE Labs, to break down the latest trends in crypto, gaming, and blockchain scalability. Jack shares insights into SKALE’s mission to eliminate gas fees, its role in onboarding major brands into Web3, and why narrative matters just as much as technology in the space. In this episode: The resurgence of big bran...

In this episode, host Rocco Strydom dives into the world of AI with special guest Sumedha Rai, Senior Data Scientist and AI Strategist. Together, they unpack the biggest news in AI, including President Trump’s $500 billion Project Stargate initiative, backed by OpenAI, Oracle, Microsoft, and others, while discussing the future of large language models, multimodal AI, and the ethical challenges of...

Streaming from South Africa to the world, this is the Stonks Go Moon Podcast! Join host Rocco Strydom as he sits down with Alexander Guseff, CEO of Tectum, to discuss blockchain, innovation, and the evolution of digital technology. Key Highlights: Alexander’s journey from Russia to the United States and into the blockchain space. Why blockchain isn’t a product but a tool—and its transition from no...

In this explosive episode of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast, best-selling finance author Robert Mennella joins us to break down two of the hottest and most controversial topics in the news: 1️⃣ The American healthcare crisis and the vigilante outcry following the actions of Luigi Mangion, sparking debates about capitalism, healthcare inequality, and public empathy for extreme actions. 2️⃣ The rise in...