Y-Axis Podcast

In this conversation, Mert, co-founder and CEO of Helius, shares his journey from working at Coinbase to founding a developer platform for the Solana ecosystem. He discusses the challenges of building a startup, the importance of hiring passionate individuals, and the unique culture at Helius that fosters remote work and team dynamics. Mert emphasizes the significance of risk-taking in entrepreneu...

In this conversation, Tristan Yver and Akshay BD discuss the evolution of stablecoins, the role of foundations in blockchain development, and the characteristics of successful founders. They explore the intense startup culture, strategies for breaking into the scene, and the technological innovations within Solana. The discussion also touches on universal basic ownership, the future of tokenized a...

In this episode, Tristan Yver interviews Kevin McCordick, the director of growth at Monad. They discuss Kevin's journey from an intern at CMS to leading growth efforts at Monad, the current state of Monad's testnet, and the unique approach Monad takes to scale EVM. The conversation also looks into the importance of community building in the crypto space and how Monad is positioning itsel...

In this conversation, Tristan Yver interviews Austin Federa, co-founder of Double Zero, discussing the limitations of the current internet for distributed systems and how Double Zero aims to create a new internet optimized for blockchain technology. They explore the challenges of data transfer, the role of hardware, and the importance of decentralization in building trust within the network. Austi...

In this conversation, Tristan Yver interviews Arnold Lee, co-founder and CEO of Sphere, discussing the evolution of cross-border payments, the role of stablecoins in emerging markets, and the challenges of compliance and risk management in the payments industry. Arnold shares insights on how Sphere differentiates itself in the market, the importance of education around stablecoins, and the future...

In this conversation, Tristan Yver interviews Yannick Schrade, CEO of Arcium, about their innovative approach to privacy in computing through the use of secure multi-party computation. They discuss the concept of Privacy 2.0, which allows for encrypted computations without the need for data sharing, and explore various applications in industries such as finance and healthcare. The discussion also...

In this conversation, Tristan Yver interviews James Hunsaker, co-founder and CTO of Monad, discussing the recent launch of Monad's Testnet, the transition from trading systems to blockchain engineering, and the dynamics of managing a startup team. James shares insights on the challenges of maintaining uptime in blockchain technology, the importance of community engagement, and his management...

In this episode of the Y-Axis Pod, host Tristan Yver welcomes Dan Matuszewski, co-founder of CMS Holdings, to discuss the current state of the crypto market, including trading trends, the impact of lending market changes, and the role of traditional finance in crypto. They explore the dynamics of venture capital in the crypto space, the dominance of Bitcoin, and the rise of meme coins. The convers...

Lucas Bruder (@Buffalu) is co-founder and CEO of Jito Labs, a pioneering force in Solana's blockchain ecosystem. Under his leadership, Jito has grown with Solana through MEV innovations and liquid restaking solutions, with the Jito Block Engine now processing 94% of network stake. Jito has generated an additional $750m in revenue for validators in the Solana network. Jito tips accounted for a...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Y-Axis Podcast, featuring our esteemed guest, Mike Cahill, CEO of Douro Labs, the innovative team behind Pyth Network. I'm your host, Tristan Yver. In this episode, we engage in an in-depth exploration of the Pyth Network with Mike, focusing on Douro Labs' endeavors to enhance blockchain oracle services. Mike brings a wealth of practical knowledge about market...

Welcome to episode 6 of the Y-Axis Pod with special guest Keone Hon & your host Tristan Yver! In this episode Tristan opens up the floor for Keone to share about Monad, the blockchain his team has been diligently building. Deployment is projected for mid 2024. Keone goes in depth on the mechanics of how Monad will make the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) more efficient by explaining the four pr...

Tune in to get the current scoop from the creator of Solana; an OG pioneer in the blockchain space. In this episode he shares where his inspiration is still coming from, updates on Saga (Web 3.0 phone), gives his input on keys for xNFTs & Mad Lads, ideas for expanding blockchain adoption, comparisons between Solana, and other chains, and more! 

Welcome to episode 4 of the Y-Axis Pod with special guest Evgeny Gaevoy and your host Tristan Yver! Tristan has hosted Evgeny multiple times in the past - now there’s new ground to cover; especially with the FTX Black Swan event. Evgeny shares his revelations & how Wintermute handled the (potential) crisis and are safeguarding for the future. This episode really has a bit of everything from na...

Dan is a close friend of Tristan’s, an American entrepreneur and former professional League of Legends player. He is the co-founder, president of Team SoloMid (TSM), an esports organization known for its League of Legends team in the League Championship Series (LCS). Dan entered the competitive scene by forming All or Nothing with his brother, Andy "Reginald" Dinh.

Tarun Chitra is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gauntlet, a simulation platform for crypto networks that helps developers understand how decisions about security, governance, and consensus mechanisms affect network activity and asset value. He started building trading tools for cryptocurrencies as a hobby in 2016 while working full-time as a quant researcher and developer at Vatic Labs. In March 2022, G...

Welcome to the first episode of Tristan Yver’s ‘Y-Axis Podcast’ with special guest Armani Ferrante. Just over a year ago Tristan and Armani set out on a mission to found Backpack; a Web3 Wallet that is home to xNFTs and Mad Lads. In this episode Armani shares his journey through school to becoming an engineer, what it was like working at Apple and transitioning to building on the blockchain. There...