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Join us as we dive into the world of how AI & blockchain can make the digital world a safer place for everyone. Discover how OriginTrail's decentralized knowledge graphs (DKGs), built on the scalable NeuroWeb on Polkadot, are transforming transparency, not only in supply chains & global trade, but now AI accountability in the massive Adult Entertainment industry. Learn why knowledge sh...

Join us for an exclusive look at WebZero’s boredom-breaking event's in cities around the world, where Polkadot’s vibrant ecosystem takes centre stage! From the iconic Pink Bus rap battles to cross-chain networking, WebZero is redefining crypto events with immersive experiences, inclusive vibes, and blockchain innovation. Hear from Roman Kemper (Chief Stuntman) and Zoe Faircloth (Chief Vibe Officer...

Galactic is reshaping sports and media with blockchain prediction markets powered by Polkadot! This podcast unpacks their partnerships with Sports Illustrated and Inter Miami, leveraging the Truth Network on Aventus for cutting-edge prediction markets. Explore how 70 million Sports Illustrated users will engage with NBA Finals predictions and how Inter Miami’s fan trivia app drives Web3 adoption....

Discover the groundbreaking vision of the Energy Web Foundation with co-founder Ed Hesse in this shocking podcast! Motorcycles, Bitcoin & ultimate freedom, Ed shares his journey from hydropower engineering to pioneering decentralized energy markets for governments & the largest energy producers in the world! Learn how blockchain technology, sovereignty, and Web3 are transforming energy pro...

Join Luca Von Wyttenbach, co-founder of Polimec, in a gripping podcast filmed at the PBA in Lucerne about the giant leaps in Web3 fundraising. Polimec tackles the chaos of the 2017 ICO era head-on, delivering accountability, streamlined tokenomics, and game-changing white-label solutions. Explore how their Unified Liquidity Aggregator and EVM compatibility are breaking barriers for investors and p...

Blasting Off with Luka Stanisic, founder of PEER3, a Web3 project that snagged a $600K USDT + 30,000 DOT grant from the Polkadot Treasury. Luka breaks down how in the PEER3 system, participants are liquidity, why latency is the enemy of fun, and how their system ensures trust without servers — think BitTorrent meets smart contracts! With a team featuring Jeff Burdges and Kasper from Mythical, PEER...

Today we Blast Off with Daniel Cookier, a core developer of the Jamixer project, as he shares his inspiring journey from coding at age 8 in Brazil to becoming a passionate advocate for Polkadot’s Web3 vision. Starting with an Apple II in 1987, Daniel’s love for problem-solving led him to blockchain, where he found his calling at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy. Discover why he believes Polkadot’s...

Dive into an explosive episode of Space Monkeys with Polkadot Blockchain Academy students in Lucerne, Switzerland! Join Sam Wakefield, Sree Sanakkayala, and Bhargav Sagiraju as they unpack their intense 2.5-week journey mastering Polkadot’s cutting-edge tech. From building dapps and protocols to debating Web3 governance, real-world assets (RWAs), proof of personhood & even mind-uploading, this...

Dive into the groundbreaking world of Cardano’s Midnight project with developer Justin Frevert on Space Monkeys! Discover how this Substrate-based partner chain brings selective disclosure and data protection to blockchain, revolutionizing privacy with zero-knowledge proofs and sidechain synergy. Learn about its unique architecture, shared security with Cardano, and the future of zk-based bridging...

Join Space Monkeys as we blast off with Lise and Thomas, CMO and CEO of TVVIN, a groundbreaking real-world asset tokenization project! Discover how TVVIN will brings gold, silver, platinum, and palladium on-chain, starting with VVG (1 token = 1 gram of gold) stored in secret smugglers’ caves beneath St. Petersport, Guernsey. Learn about the TVVIX utility token, powering liquid staking and yielding...

Dive into the future of Web3 with SQD (formerly SubSquid) co-founders Marcel and Dimitri on Space Monkeys! Discover how SQD is transforming blockchain data indexing with a decentralized, permissionless network—think of it as the "Bitcoin of data." From powering DeFi apps, wallets, and analytics to supporting Polkadot’s ecosystem and beyond (GMX, PancakeSwap, and more), SQD’s innovative a...

Join us on Space Monkeys as we blast off with Gautam Dhameja, founder of Blockdeep Labs, a driving force in the Polkadot ecosystem. Discover how Polkadot is flipping the script—bringing Web3 to Web2—to onboard millions of users seamlessly, from Mythical Games’ 6.2M+ users to Vbrick’s enterprise video revolution. Gautam plunges into blockchain’s role as a verification machine (not a database!), the...

Join us for an explosive episode with Braxton, co-founder of Frequency Rollup, as we unpack their game-changing deal to bring Web3 to Blue Sky’s 30 million users on Polkadot! Recorded live at ETHDenver, we dive into Frequency’s bold strategy to onboard massive social networks like BlueSky to interact with users from MeWe and WeAre8, while eyeing TikTok next. Learn how Frequency’s low-friction sing...

Vbrick, the 'YouTube for Enterprise,' drops a game-changer on Space Monkeys! Join CEO Paul Sparta and CTO Shalish Lohia as they unveil 'Verified Authentic'—a Polkadot-powered Web3 solution to secure video authenticity for giants like Boeing, FedEx, and Morgan Stanley. From AI-driven video management to blockchain truth models, discover how this innovation tackles deepfakes, secures...

In this episode of Space Monkeys Podcast, we sit down with Lucy Coulden, the Global Program Director of the Polkadot Ambassador Program, to explore the inner workings of one of the most innovative community initiatives in Web3. Fresh off a successful Polkadot Ambassador meetup in Vancouver, featuring a surprise appearance by Dr. Gavin Wood, our guest shares: 🔹 Their journey into Polkadot and the...

Join us on Space Monkeys as we dive deep with Jeff Burgess, a cryptography researcher from the Web3 Foundation. Explore the impact of internet shutdowns, the pitfalls of trusted hardwares, and innovative solutions like mixnets and the ELVES protocol. Jeff shares insights from his journey in cryptography, including his work on scaling blockchain technologies and the potential of Web3. Learn about t...

Dive deep into the revolutionary concept of Proof of Personhood with none other than Dr. Gavin Wood, the mastermind behind Polkadot & Ethereum. In this exclusive interview, we explore how this new approach to individuality in the digital world can combat the privacy-invasive practices of Web 2, offering a new way to verify personhood without the need for invasive tracking. Discover the implica...

Dive into the world of blockchain innovation with Jose from PAPI - the Polkadot API, successor to Polkadot. JS. In this episode, we explore how PAPI is revolutionizing the way developers interact with the Polkadot ecosystem. From its inception to its current impact, learn why a new library was essential and how it addresses the limitations of its predecessor. Discover the benefits of lighter, more...

Join us on Space Monkeys as we dive deep into the intersection of blockchain technology & education with Dr. Radhakrishna Dasarir, Technical Education Lead at the Web3 Foundation. In this enlightening conversation, Radha shares his journey from AI to blockchain, discusses the scalability challenges of Ethereum, and explains how Polkadot aims to democratize internet technology all at over 100K...

oin us on Space Monkeys as we delve deep into the world of RUST development with Peter White and Daan van der Plas, co-founders of Rogue. In this episode, we explore how they're transforming smart contract deployment with Rust, focusing on their project, Pop Network. Discover how Pop Network simplifies blockchain development, making it accessible for both seasoned developers and newcomers. Lea...

Dive into the DA innovation with this exclusive interview featuring Prabal Banerjee, co-founder of Avail. In this comprehensive discussion, we explore Avail's mission to unlock the full potential of blockchain by focusing on three pivotal areas: data availability, multi-asset shared security, and interoperability. Learn why data availability is crucial for scaling blockchains, especially with Ethe...

In this insightful episode of Space Monkeys, we dive deep with Kian Paimani, a Polkadot Fellow and long-standing member of Parity Technologies, to explore the philosophy behind blockchain resilience, the evolution of Polkadot, and the introduction of the JAM protocol. Kian shares his journey from discovering blockchain technology during his master's studies to becoming a pivotal figure in the Polk...

What happens when bots outnumber humans online? Here we explore how the world of AI is evolving & what OriginTrail, under the guidance of Branimir Rakic, is doing to ensure humans remain at the heart of the internet. We discuss OriginTrail's mission to create the largest collective knowledge base in the world leading their innovative approach to Collective Neurosymbolic AI. This technology aim...

Dive into the deep & weird oceans of Kusama with Erin Grasmick, the veteran Parity engineer behind the Spamming, a privacy vision for KSM, the JAM toaster & more! In this episode of Space Monkeys, we discuss: 🔹 Kusama's unique position for privacy-focused applications like privacy coins and mixers. 🔹 The evolution and maturity of blockchain governance, particularly with Kusama's OpenGov....

Key Pictures presents: Ingø Rübe , Founder & CTO of KILT , and Antonio Antonino, KILT Engineer. Key Pictures presents: Ingø Rübe, Founder & CTO of KILT, and Antonio Antonino, KILT Engineer. Dive into the world of KILT Protocol with this in-depth exploration of decentralized identities (DIDs) & verifiable credentials. Learn how KILT went live on Polkadot in 2021, navigated the complexit...