Web3 with Sam Kamani

In this episode, I speak with Maksym , founder of WeFi , about his mission to create a fully decentralized alternative to traditional and neobanks. We dive into his origin story, the architecture of WeFi, how it abstracts complex DeFi systems for everyday users, and why millions of unbanked users are the real opportunity. Maksym also shares insights on banking regulations, token incentives, and wh...

In this episode, Sam Kamani talks with Bundeep Singh Ranga, co-founder of Pi Protocol, about a new model for stablecoins. Bundeep shares how Pi separates principal and interest using tokenized US treasuries, empowering anyone to become a stablecoin minter and earn yield—without giving up liquidity. We explore why stablecoins are just getting started, what decentralization really means for finance,...

Paul, co-founder of Somnia Protocol and former Improbable exec, joins Sam Kamani to unpack why we still need new Layer 1s—and how Somnia’s high-performance, EVM-compatible blockchain is designed for mass-scale gaming, AI agents, and prediction markets. From his time at Goldman Sachs to building billion-dollar startups, Paul shares deep technical insights on compression, consensus, and abstracting...

Eric from Polyhedra joins Sam Kamani to unpack how zero-knowledge proofs are redefining interoperability, AI verification, and developer tooling. They dive into the launch of ZK PyTorch, EXP Chain, and how verifiable AI could become the new standard for trusted machine learning. If you’re building with LLMs, exploring trustless infrastructure, or care about blockchain security—this episode is for...

How do you power the next generation of AI — without centralized data monopolies? In this episode, I talk with Ben Noble , Marketing Director at Sapien, about how Sapien is building the world’s first decentralized data foundry — rewarding people for training AI and contributing real-world data. We cover: How Sapien is combining Web3 incentives with AI data collection Why real human input still mat...

How do you grow a Web3 startup without falling into the same old traps — airdrops, bots, and unsustainable hype? In this episode, I speak with Sandesh , founder of Bandit Network , who shares how they’re building growth infrastructure for Web3 — combining off-chain and on-chain data, enabling sustainable campaigns, and even launching their own rollup for deeper integrations. We explore: Why airdro...

What happens when a meme coin gets rugged—and the community takes over? In this episode, Sam chats with S from Neiro , the community takeover lead, to explore the real mechanics behind meme coin takeovers, the evolution of the Neiro project, and how it became the spiritual successor to Dogecoin. From Vitalik-backed donations to exclusive IP licensing and thoughts on political meme coins like Trump...

Frank Cheng, founder of Apeiron and DoodiPals, joins Sam to unpack four years of building in Web3 gaming. From raising three funding rounds to building an entire gaming franchise, Frank shares practical lessons on tokenomics, community building, and how to retain real players. Learn why most Web3 games fail and how to fix them, what role AI will play, and why "fun" is the best utility of all. Key...

Yang Tang, co-founder of Memetica, joins Sam to dive deep into the world of AI agents — what they are, how they’re trained, and how they’re already generating value across Web2 and Web3. From his background in institutional finance and machine learning to launching BSD and Liam, Yang walks us through building intelligent, monetizable agents and why the future of AI is vertical-specific and applica...

Kevin from Layer 1X joins Sam Kamani to discuss how they’re building a quantum-resistant, bridgeless blockchain that enables secure cross-chain swaps, multi-chain token issuance, and zero-gas fee transactions. Kevin also shares insights from his PhD in blockchain and quantum computing, and why he believes most of Web3 is unprepared for the quantum era. If you're building in DeFi, infrastructur...

Can encryption make Ethereum more fair? In this episode, I speak with Loring Harkness , the ecosystem lead at Shutter Network , about a crucial — and often ignored — issue: malicious MEV. Loring explains how MEV bots extract value from unsuspecting users through front-running and sandwich attacks — and how Shutter uses threshold encryption to stop it. We talk about encrypted mempools, the recent w...

How do you prove someone is human in the AI era? In this episode, Sam Kamani speaks with Terence Kwok, the founder of Humanity Protocol — a decentralized identity blockchain now valued at over $1B. Terence shares how Humanity Protocol uses palm biometrics, ZK proofs, and partnerships with validators to establish proof of personhood, enable on-chain reputation, and prevent identity fraud. We explor...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Sam is joined by co-host Amanda Whitcroft to interview Hoansoo Lee, co-founder of Exabits.ai. With a PhD from Harvard and deep expertise in edge computing, Hoansoo shares how Exabits is decentralizing the GPU cloud for AI by combining high-performance chips like the H100 and Blackwell with tokenized infrastructure on Web3 rails. They explore why AI compute...

In this episode, Brayden Doig from Abyss joins Sam Kamani to discuss his innovative trading card game powered by AI. He shares how Abyss is merging AI with storytelling to create unique, one-of-one NFTs that evolve through user choices. Brayden also dives into his involvement with the Taste Foundation and how AI can transform the entertainment landscape. He talks about his artistic journey and how...

In this episode, I speak with Arpan Gautam from Noon Capital — a self-funded project building what they call the most intelligent and fair yield-bearing stablecoin. We dive into how their stablecoin (USN/sUSN) delivers through-cycle returns by allocating capital across delta-neutral strategies, and why they’re committed to distributing 90%+ of returns and up to 80% of governance tokens back to use...

Chris Duggan is the Senior Marketing Manager at ChainGPT and former content lead at BNB Chain (Binance). In this episode, recorded live in New York, Chris dives deep into how ChainGPT is building an expansive AI ecosystem for Web3—from smart contract generation and NFT creation to incubating new AI-native projects. We talk about ChainGPT's explosive social growth (1M+ followers), his personal...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, recorded live at Digital Asset Summit in New York, I sit down with Paul Talbert from ATV Fund to discuss how they’re transforming fixed-income investing through tokenization. Paul explains how mortgage-backed securities (MBS), a traditionally illiquid asset class, are now being made accessible, efficient, and transparent through blockchain. We talk about ho...

In this live-recorded episode from Digital Asset Summit in New York, Sam chats with Pedro, the founder of WalletConnect. Together, they unpack what it takes to make crypto more usable for everyday users and developers. Pedro dives into the journey of WalletConnect—from solving MetaMask's dominance to powering over 600 wallets and working with Stripe for seamless crypto payments. We talk about...

In this episode, recorded live from New York during the Digital Asset Summit, Sam sits down with Matt Wright — founder of Gaia and partner at EVM Capital. Matt has been building at the frontier of developer ecosystems, decentralized tech, and now AI agents. He walks us through his journey from organizing global hackathons to JP Morgan and ConsenSys, and finally to Gaia — a decentralized inference...

Barna, co-founder of Malda and mendi.finance, joins the podcast to break down Ethereum’s biggest DeFi problem: liquidity fragmentation. He explains how their protocol is using ZK co-processors and a host-extension chain model to unify lending and borrowing across rollups like Linea, Base, and more. We talk about why Ethereum’s growth has stalled, how liquidation mechanics work across chains, and w...

What if taking photos could earn you rewards? Most Web3 games struggle with retention, but Snpit has built a thriving community in Japan, Italy & beyond —and their users keep coming back. In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I talk to Ani from Snpit.xyz about: ✅ How Snpit gamifies photography with battles, leaderboards & NFTs ✅ The secret to acquiring & keeping real Web3 users...

What if we could trade without trusting anyone? Crypto promised decentralization, but most trading still relies on centralized exchanges. In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with Alexis from Yellow.com to discuss: ✅ Why trustless trading is the missing piece in crypto ✅ How Yellow is bringing Lightning Network principles to trading ✅ The billion-dollar opportunity in building a...

How do we bring the next billion users into Web3? So many crypto projects have promised mass adoption, but most new users don’t stick around. What if we could change that? In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with Jack from TON Society to discuss: ✅ Why Telegram’s ecosystem is key to onboarding millions ✅ How TON Society is using gamification to build sticky communities ✅ The su...

Are NFTs dead? Or are they just evolving? In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with Neil from Mojito to explore how NFTs are still powering major brands , how real-world assets (RWAs) are reshaping digital ownership , and how loyalty programs in Web3 could be the next major adoption driver. Key topics we cover: ✅ How major brands like Mercedes, Sotheby’s & Pernod Ricard are us...

🤖 Will AI agents replace human decision-making? In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with David Pinger from Warden Protocol to explore how AI agents are transforming finance, automation, and blockchain infrastructure. 🚀 Key topics we cover: 🔹 Why blockchain isn’t for humans—AI agents will drive Web3 transactions 🔹 How AI agents make independent, on-chain decisions 🔹 The risks...