Web3 with Sam Kamani

Is the internet becoming more centralized and restricted? 🌍  In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with Joshua Meng from RSS3 to discuss the importance of decentralizing content , making the internet more open, and how RSS3 is powering AI agents and Web3 applications. Key topics we cover: ✅ Why traditional RSS doesn’t work for Web3 ✅ How RSS3 is enabling decentralized AI & op...

Can tokenization unlock financial access for millions? In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with Jose from OwnChain , live at Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong , to discuss how OwnChain is bringing real-world assets (RWA) on-chain and revolutionizing financial markets. 🔥 Key topics we cover: 🔹 How OwnChain is bridging real-world assets to DeFi 🔹 Why tokenization & fractionalizatio...

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...

Are stablecoins too centralized? Is there a way to get high yields without sacrificing decentralization? In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with Jean from Smardex , live at Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong , to discuss how Smardex is pushing the boundaries of stablecoins with USDN—the first fully decentralized synthetic dollar. 🔥 Key topics we cover: 🔹 Why most stablecoins are centr...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with Michael O’Rourke from Pocket Network & Grove to discuss the future of decentralized infrastructure in Web3. Key topics we cover: 🔹 What is Pocket Network & why does Web3 need decentralized infra? 🔹 How AI, blockchain & data infrastructure are merging 🔹 The role of Grove in scaling decentralized infra 🔹 Why the internet is sh...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I sit down with John Woods, CTO of Algorand , to discuss how Algorand is pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology and where AI and decentralization intersect . Key topics we cover: 🔹 How Algorand is different from other Layer 1s 🔹 Why privacy & decentralization are non-negotiable in Web3 🔹 AI & blockchain—how they truly work together 🔹 W...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I chat with Marcel & Dmitry from SQD about AI agents, Web3 data, and the future of decentralized infrastructure . 🔥 What’s inside this episode? 🔹 Why AI needs decentralized data & how SQD is making it happen 🔹 The rise of AI agents & how they will reshape crypto & finance 🔹 How SQD is solving Web3’s biggest data problems 🔹 The latest t...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I chat with Evan from Mintify about how they’re building the ultimate platform for trading on-chain assets —NFTs, tokens, and beyond. 🔥 What’s inside this episode? 🔹 How Mintify is bridging institutional & consumer crypto trading 🔹 Lessons from pitching to 400+ VCs & raising funds in a bear market 🔹 The evolution of NFTs—where are they headed i...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I chat with Jerry from Apex Fusion about their ambitious goal of building a next-gen Layer 1 blockchain that merges the best of Bitcoin & Ethereum . 🔥 What makes Apex Fusion unique? 🔹 A tri-chain architecture combining security, speed & scalability 🔹 Native liquid staking without the need for LSTs🔹 A modular framework integrating both UTXO &amp...

What if you could leverage real estate like a DeFi asset? In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Rusher , co-founder of RAAC , to discuss how they’re revolutionizing Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization . RAAC is bridging the gap between real estate, gold, and DeFi , unlocking liquidity and enabling lending, staking, and more—all on-chain. We dive into:  ✅ How RAAC tokenizes real estate as 1:1 bac...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I talk with Amos Whitewolf , the Co-Founder of Perion , about the next evolution of gaming, Web3 adoption, and how Perion is creating a meta-layer for competitive gaming . 🎮 Perion is gamifying games like Fortnite by adding crypto-based rewards, leaderboards, and challenges —without changing how players already play. What we discuss: 🔹 The biggest challe...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I talk with Hadley Stern , Chief Commercial Officer at Marinade Finance , about staking on Solana, institutional DeFi adoption, and how Marinade is revolutionizing staking yields. Marinade is Solana’s largest staking marketplace , managing over $2B TVL . Unlike other providers, Marinade does not run its own validators—it decentralizes Solana by automatical...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I speak with Chris Chung , co-founder of TitanDex , a DEX aggregator built on Solana . TitanDex aims to provide traders with the best swap prices by aggregating liquidity from multiple DEXs, reducing slippage, front-running, and MEV attacks . 🔹 How TitanDex finds the best prices & outperforms competitors 🔹 The role of DEX aggregators in the evolving...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I speak with Roman Saganov , founder of Antix , where they’re building AI-powered digital humans that merge Web3, gaming, and generative AI . With a background in developing PUBG, FIFA, Game of Thrones, and more , Roman and his team are now bringing digital twins, AI agents, and blockchain identity verification to content creation. 🔹 How AI digital humans...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I speak with Kai , founder of ICN (Impossible Cloud Network) , a Web3-powered alternative to AWS and traditional cloud computing. Kai, a serial entrepreneur who scaled a gaming company to 1,400+ employees , saw firsthand the inefficiencies and costs of centralized cloud infrastructure. Now, he’s on a mission to build a decentralized cloud network that offe...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I speak with Pauline Cohen , the visionary behind the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) . With a career spanning giants like Coursera , Pauline brings her expertise in education to Web3, addressing the massive gap in blockchain talent. We dive deep into:✅ How PBA is creating world-class blockchain developers for Polkadot and beyond.✅ The challenges of on...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I chat with Marcos from Parfin, a leader in blockchain infrastructure for institutional finance. We dive deep into: ✅ Parfin’s Mission: How they’re enabling banks and financial institutions to adopt blockchain and tokenized assets seamlessly. ✅ Rayls Blockchain: A cutting-edge EVM-compatible chain designed for secure and scalable institutional use. ✅ Sta...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I chat with Neil from Tap Protocol about the groundbreaking work they’re doing to bring Turing-complete smart contracts to Bitcoin. We discuss: Tap Protocol’s Mission : Solving Bitcoin’s lack of smart contracts by leveraging L1 co-processing. Key Use Cases : DeFi, generative art, gaming, and AI agents on Bitcoin. Growth Strategies : What’s working in Web3...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I chat with Raghu , Developer Relations Engineer at Kava.io and the driving force behind Hard.fun , an AI-powered meme coin launchpad . We discuss: Meme Coin Ecosystem : How Hard.fun simplifies token creation and why community-driven meme coins thrive. AI in Web3 : Kava’s plans for decentralized AI agents and models. Challenges and Growth : Educating meme...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I interview Diana De Morais , founder of Prospherious , a crypto payment gateway on a mission to bring mass adoption to Web3. We discuss: The Current Crypto Payment Landscape : Why existing solutions fall short of driving adoption. Prospherious’ Approach : Mimicking traditional payment systems like Visa to create a user-friendly crypto payment experience....

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I interview Eneko , co-founder of Stabolut , live from the Emergence Conference in Prague. Stabolut is pioneering the next generation of stablecoins, launching USB , a fully decentralized, crypto-backed stablecoin that eliminates reliance on traditional financial systems. We discuss: The Problem with Traditional Stablecoins : Why reliance on banks and trea...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I speak with Darius , co-founder of Vertex Protocol , about building a cutting-edge DeFi platform that delivers unparalleled speed, liquidity, and professional-grade features. We explore: How Vertex’s Rust-based matching engine achieves 250k TPS. Innovative cross-chain liquidity aggregation with minimal bridging requirements. The importance of product comp...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I chat with Luis , co-founder of Mawari , about his groundbreaking work in 3D streaming and edge computing to enable seamless augmented reality experiences. We explore: The challenge of building cutting-edge XR technology before supporting infrastructure exists. How Mawari’s patented 3D streaming technology is solving the scalability bottleneck for AR. The...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , I chat with Robert Viglione , co-founder of ZK Verify and Horizon Labs, about the transformative power of zero-knowledge (ZK) technology . We explore: What zero-knowledge proofs are and why they matter in a digital, AI-driven world. How ZK Verify solves privacy and trust challenges in DeFi , digital identity , and beyond. Real-world use cases for ZK, inclu...

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani , Sam is joined by Alice from Space ID to discuss the evolving role of digital identity in Web3. Alice shares insights on how Space ID is tackling the challenges of usability, security, and interoperability across multiple chains with a seamless digital identity solution. With her extensive experience in Web3 and FinTech marketing, Alice also reveals key mar...