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Promin Aerospace | Bitcoin, NFTs & How a Ukrainian Rocket Startup Is Sending Digital Art Into Space | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 23, 2023

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The team behind Promin Aerospace, a Ukrainian rocketry startup backed by Google, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss an unprecedented mission — sending NFTs into space as a symbol of resilience, innovation, and the unifying power of Bitcoin and blockchain technology.

In partnership with the Meta History Museum, Promin Aerospace is preparing to launch a collection of NFTs representing artworks about the war with Russia into orbit. The initiative merges aerospace engineering, Web3 innovation, and digital art, demonstrating how Bitcoin’s decentralized spirit continues to inspire technological creativity even in times of adversity.

The team explains how NFTs on blockchain can serve as both cultural preservation tools and beacons of hope — ensuring that stories of courage, history, and human progress are immortalized beyond Earth itself.

💡 In this episode:
• How Bitcoin and blockchain innovation are empowering Ukrainian startups
• The story behind Promin Aerospace and its mission to send NFTs into space
• The collaboration with Meta History Museum and the power of digital art
• How Web3 and crypto technologies are preserving cultural memory
• The role of blockchain in merging space exploration and digital creativity

🎧 A groundbreaking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on innovation, NFT technology as cultural preservation, and how Ukraine’s Promin Aerospace is bridging space exploration and Web3 art.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Promin Aerospace – The Ukrainian rocketry startup fusing aerospace and blockchain technology to launch NFTs and digital art into space, powered by Bitcoin’s vision of limitless innovation.

Czhang Lin, Investor at LBank Labs | Bitcoin, Web3 & The $100M Fund Powering the Next Generation of Blockchain Startups | Bitcoin.com Interviews Feb 14, 2023

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Czhang Lin, lead investor at LBank Labs, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s innovation and open-source culture continue to shape Web3 venture capital — and how LBank Labs’ $100 million USDT fund is accelerating the growth of the next generation of blockchain startups.

As the venture capital and accelerator arm of the global crypto exchange LBank, LBank Labs is strategically investing in early-stage Web3 projects focused on DeFi, GameFi, metaverse infrastructure, and cross-chain interoperability. With a global network of founders and industry partners, Czhang explains how Bitcoin’s long-term value framework influences their investment thesis — prioritizing transparency, decentralization, and sustainable ecosystem growth.

💡 In this episode:
• How LBank Labs identifies high-potential Web3 startups
• The influence of Bitcoin’s open innovation model on blockchain investing
• Czhang Lin’s vision for the future of decentralized venture capital
• How LBank’s $100M USDT fund supports founders beyond financial investment
• The growing importance of multi-chain collaboration in Web3 development

🎧 A sharp and insightful discussion on Bitcoin’s lasting impact on venture funding, Web3 entrepreneurship, and how LBank Labs is building the bridge between crypto exchanges and innovation ecosystems.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: LBank Labs – The venture and accelerator arm of LBank Exchange, deploying a $100 million Web3 investment fund to fuel Bitcoin-inspired innovation and blockchain startups worldwide.

Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine | Bitcoin, Web3 & How Ukraine Became a Global Crypto Innovation Hub | Bitcoin.com Interviews Dec 14, 2022

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Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to share how Bitcoin, Web3, and blockchain innovation are helping Ukraine transform into a global crypto powerhouse — even amid the challenges of war.

Under Alex’s leadership, Ukraine has emerged as one of the most forward-thinking countries in adopting cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized technologies for humanitarian aid, digital identity, and government transparency. The Ministry’s efforts have made Ukraine a Web3 innovation hub, showcasing how Bitcoin’s decentralized principles can be used not just for finance, but also for resilience, rebuilding, and national coordination in times of crisis.

From state-backed crypto initiatives to NFT fundraising campaigns, Alex explains how Ukraine’s proactive embrace of blockchain has inspired governments worldwide to see Bitcoin and Web3 as tools for empowerment and modernization.

💡 In this episode:
• How Ukraine is integrating Bitcoin and Web3 into national systems
• The role of crypto donations and NFTs in wartime support and relief
• Alex Bornyakov’s insights on government innovation and digital sovereignty
• How blockchain ensures transparency, accountability, and efficiency
• Why Ukraine is setting the global standard for crypto adoption in governance

🎧 A powerful and inspiring conversation on Bitcoin’s humanitarian potential, Web3-driven government innovation, and how Ukraine is redefining what it means to be a crypto-powered nation.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine – Pioneering the integration of Bitcoin, crypto, and Web3 into national systems to promote digital resilience, transparency, and innovation.

Andrew Weiner, VP of MEXC Global | Bitcoin, Crypto Futures & The Growing Appeal of Derivatives Trading | Bitcoin.com Interviews Nov 22, 2022

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Andrew Weiner, Vice President of MEXC Global, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s market maturity and institutional growth have fueled the rapid expansion of crypto futures trading — and why it’s becoming one of the most dynamic segments in digital finance.

With over six years in the crypto industry, Andrew brings deep expertise in RegTech, digital identity, and compliance, having previously worked with top-tier firms such as Thomson Reuters, Mastercard, Deloitte, IBM, and KPMG. At MEXC Global, he leads strategic initiatives to make crypto derivatives and futures trading more accessible, liquid, and compliant for traders worldwide.

Andrew explains how Bitcoin’s volatility and liquidity create the foundation for a thriving futures market, and how MEXC Global empowers users with advanced trading tools, strong security, and global access across more than 170 countries.

💡 In this episode:
• Why Bitcoin and crypto futures trading continue to attract global traders
• Andrew Weiner’s insights on market liquidity, volatility, and leverage
• The role of compliance and RegTech in scaling safe crypto derivatives
• How MEXC Global bridges traditional finance and DeFi through innovation
• The future of futures: institutional growth and retail adoption in 2025 and beyond

🎧 A detailed discussion on Bitcoin’s evolving trading landscape, the rise of crypto derivatives, and how MEXC Global is building a compliant, user-first futures ecosystem.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: MEXC Global – A leading global cryptocurrency exchange offering Bitcoin futures, spot trading, and derivatives to millions of users in 170+ countries.

Dave Rahman, Co-Founder of EverEarn | Bitcoin, DeFi Rewards & Building a Crypto Startup That Lasts | Bitcoin.com Interviews Nov 09, 2022

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Dave Rahman, co-founder of EverEarn, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to share how Bitcoin’s long-term vision and community-driven principles inspired EverEarn’s approach to building a sustainable, transparent, and rewarding DeFi project designed to stand the test of time.

Despite market volatility, EverEarn has successfully distributed over $2 million in BUSD stablecoin rewards to its holders and is now expanding its ecosystem to the Ethereum blockchain. The project has become a model for DeFi community engagement, maintaining daily voice chats, monthly transparency reports, and a strong focus on holder education and accountability — embodying Bitcoin’s ethos of open communication and trust.

Dave explains how EverEarn’s reward system, tokenomics, and cross-chain expansion are designed to create lasting value while keeping users informed and empowered through every phase of the project’s growth.

💡 In this episode:
• How EverEarn sustains rewards and transparency during market downturns
• The influence of Bitcoin’s community model on DeFi project design
• Dave Rahman’s insights on building trust, engagement, and long-term value
• How cross-chain expansion to Ethereum strengthens ecosystem utility
• Why communication and consistency are key to crypto startup longevity

🎧 A grounded and insightful conversation on Bitcoin’s impact on sustainable project building, DeFi community growth, and how EverEarn continues to reward and educate its global user base.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: EverEarn – A community-focused DeFi project expanding to Ethereum, rewarding holders in BUSD while upholding Bitcoin’s transparency and trust-driven principles.

Dave Uhryniak, Director at TRON DAO | Bitcoin, Web3 Innovation & Inside the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022 Season 3 | Bitcoin.com Interviews Oct 19, 2022

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Dave Uhryniak, Director of Ecosystem Development at TRON DAO, rejoins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s open innovation culture continues to influence Web3 development, and how the TRON Grand Hackathon 2022 Season 3 and Hacker House event are empowering global builders to shape the future of decentralized technology.

The TRON Grand Hackathon (now known as HackaTRON) brings together thousands of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs from around the world to build scalable DeFi, GameFi, NFT, and Web3 applications on the TRON blockchain. Through mentorship, funding, and global collaboration, TRON DAO fosters innovation in the same open-source spirit that made Bitcoin the foundation of the decentralized revolution.

Dave shares insights on how TRON’s hackathon ecosystem is accelerating real-world adoption, driving sustainable growth, and providing developers with the tools and community needed to bring their ideas to life.

💡 In this episode:
• How the TRON Grand Hackathon empowers global blockchain developers
• The influence of Bitcoin’s open-source ethos on TRON’s ecosystem
• Dave Uhryniak’s insights on fostering innovation through community events
• The role of Hacker Houses in accelerating Web3 development
• How TRON DAO supports DeFi, GameFi, and NFT projects for mass adoption

🎧 An energizing conversation on Bitcoin’s legacy of collaboration, TRON DAO’s developer community, and how initiatives like the Hackathon and Hacker House are building the foundation for the next wave of Web3 innovation.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: TRON DAO – Advancing Web3 and decentralized innovation through global developer programs like the TRON Grand Hackathon and Hacker House initiatives.

Dave Uhryniak, Director at TRON DAO | Bitcoin, Web3 Sustainability & How Blockchain Can Help the Environment | Bitcoin.com Interviews Sep 28, 2022

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Dave Uhryniak, Director of Ecosystem Development and Blockchain Strategy at TRON DAO, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and Web3 technology are driving environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and green innovation across the blockchain industry.

TRON DAO is a leading layer-1 blockchain powered by a delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism, designed for high performance, low fees, and minimal environmental impact. With millions of active users and an expanding ecosystem of DeFi, NFT, and Web3 projects, TRON is proving that scalable blockchain networks can also be eco-friendly and energy-efficient.

Dave explains how Bitcoin’s foundational decentralization model paved the way for new consensus innovations like TRON’s, and how the next generation of Web3 infrastructure is aligning with global sustainability goals.

💡 In this episode:
• How TRON DAO’s eco-friendly design supports sustainable blockchain growth
• The connection between Bitcoin’s innovation and energy-efficient consensus models
• Dave Uhryniak’s insights on building a green, scalable Web3 ecosystem
• How developers can leverage TRON’s low-cost tools for mass adoption
• The future of blockchain sustainability and environmental responsibility

🎧 A forward-looking conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on blockchain evolution, Web3 sustainability, and how TRON DAO is leading the charge toward eco-conscious decentralized networks.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: TRON DAO – A layer-1 blockchain advancing Web3 sustainability, scalability, and environmental efficiency through its delegated proof-of-stake network.

Wojciech Gruszka, CEO of GameSwift | Bitcoin, Web3 Gaming & Building a Steam-Like Cross-Chain Platform for the Metaverse | Bitcoin.com Interviews Aug 30, 2022

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Wojciech Gruszka, founder and CEO of GameSwift (known in the Web3 space as Pan Paragraf), joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s open-source ethos and blockchain innovation are powering a new era of Web3 gaming infrastructure designed to rival traditional platforms like Steam.

GameSwift is a comprehensive Web3 gaming ecosystem built around four integrated pillars — Chain, Platform, Infrastructure, and Gaming Studio. Its technology enables cross-chain interoperability, blockchain-powered ownership, and seamless onboarding for players and developers alike. By combining the usability of Web2 gaming with the decentralization of Bitcoin and Web3, GameSwift is redefining what it means to play, own, and build in the metaverse.

Wojciech shares insights on how blockchain interoperability will transform game economies, giving players full ownership of assets and developers the tools to easily integrate crypto-powered systems without complexity.

💡 In this episode:
• How GameSwift is building a Steam-like hub for Web3 and blockchain gaming
• The connection between Bitcoin’s decentralization and digital asset ownership
• Wojciech Gruszka’s vision for the future of cross-chain gaming ecosystems
• How developers and players benefit from GameSwift’s Web3 infrastructure
• The evolution of metaverse economies, NFTs, and play-to-own models

🎧 A cutting-edge conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on Web3 gaming, decentralized infrastructure, and how GameSwift is creating the foundation for the next generation of cross-chain, player-owned game worlds.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: GameSwift – The Steam-like Web3 gaming ecosystem built on cross-chain interoperability, empowering developers and players to thrive in the Bitcoin-inspired decentralized metaverse.

Daniel Satchkov, Inventor of Bastyon | Bitcoin, Decentralized Social Media & Surviving Internet Censorship and Cyber Warfare | Bitcoin.com Interviews Jul 25, 2022

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Daniel Satchkov, inventor of Bastyon, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s censorship-resistant architecture inspired the creation of a Web3 social platform designed to survive internet outages, cyber warfare, and global censorship threats.

Bastyon is a decentralized social platform that blends the best of YouTube, Twitter, and Torrent, built entirely on open-source blockchain infrastructure with no central servers or corporate ownership. Like Bitcoin, Bastyon’s content moderation and reward systems are governed by its users through transparent rules and a distributed network of nodes. The platform’s ecosystem runs on Pocketcoin (PKOIN), rewarding content creators and node operators for their contributions.

Daniel explains how Bastyon’s peer-to-peer design ensures survivability during crises, empowering users to maintain free communication even in the face of network shutdowns or government control — embodying Bitcoin’s legacy of resilience and independence.

💡 In this episode:
• How Bitcoin’s decentralization model shapes Bastyon’s social architecture
• Why Web3 networks can survive censorship and cyber attacks
• Daniel Satchkov’s insights on privacy, resilience, and open-source governance
• The role of Pocketcoin (PKOIN) in rewarding creators and maintaining stability
• How decentralized social media protects free speech during global crises

🎧 A powerful discussion on Bitcoin’s impact on decentralized communication, network sovereignty, and how Bastyon is building a censorship-proof, self-sustaining social ecosystem for the Web3 era.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Bastyon.com – The Bitcoin-inspired, censorship-resistant social platform combining blockchain decentralization, open-source governance, and user-owned communication.

Simone Mazzuca, Creator of EURST | Bitcoin, Stablecoins & Building the First Fully Asset-Backed Euro Token | Bitcoin.com Interviews Jul 20, 2022

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Simone Mazzuca, creator of EURST, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s transparency and decentralization inspired the creation of EURST — the first fully asset-backed euro stablecoin, designed to bring trust, liquidity, and compliance to the digital economy.

EURST is a representative euro stablecoin, 100% backed by U.S. dollar reserves and live audited, offering users a secure and verifiable bridge between traditional finance and blockchain-based assets. Built to meet institutional standards of transparency and stability, EURST aims to become the euro-pegged counterpart to Bitcoin’s global influence, providing a stable gateway into the Web3 economy.

Simone explains how EURST differentiates itself from other stablecoins through real-time auditing, regulatory alignment, and a fully collateralized reserve model, ensuring long-term sustainability and user confidence.

💡 In this episode:
• How EURST provides euro stability in a Bitcoin-driven economy
• Why transparency and full collateralization matter in stablecoins
• Simone Mazzuca’s vision for bridging traditional finance and crypto
• The role of live audits and regulatory compliance in long-term adoption
• How EURST complements Bitcoin as a reliable store of digital value

🎧 A timely and informative discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on stablecoin innovation, euro-backed digital assets, and how EURST is setting new standards for trust and transparency in blockchain finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: EURST – The first 100% asset-backed euro stablecoin, live audited and built to securely connect Bitcoin, DeFi, and the global digital economy.

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