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Tony Cheng, Partner at Foresight Ventures | Bitcoin, Web3 & Investing in the Next Wave of Blockchain Innovation | Bitcoin.com Interviews Jun 30, 2022

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Tony Cheng, Partner at Foresight Ventures, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to share how Bitcoin and blockchain market cycles are shaping venture investment strategies across Web3, DeFi, and multi-chain ecosystems in today’s evolving crypto landscape.

Foresight Ventures is a Web3-focused investment firm backed by veterans from leading global financial and technology institutions. The fund focuses on early-stage blockchain projects driving the future of decentralized finance, cross-chain infrastructure, and real-world adoption. With a belief that the future is multi-chain, Foresight Ventures invests in networks that have achieved strong product-market fit — providing long-term support through capital, ecosystem growth, and strategic partnerships.

Tony explains how Bitcoin’s resilience through market volatility continues to inform their investment philosophy and why building sustainable, value-driven ecosystems is key to surviving and thriving in the current market environment.

💡 In this episode:
• How Bitcoin’s market structure influences venture investment strategy
• Why Web3 and multi-chain ecosystems are central to the next crypto wave
• Tony Cheng’s insights on sustainable investing during crypto downturns
• The importance of product-market fit in blockchain projects
• How Foresight Ventures supports founders through long-term ecosystem growth

🎧 A sharp and insightful discussion on Bitcoin’s role in institutional investment, Web3 funding trends, and how Foresight Ventures is backing the next generation of blockchain disruptors.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Foresight Ventures – A Web3 investment firm funding and accelerating multi-chain blockchain projects, guided by Bitcoin’s innovation and market discipline.

David, CEO of Republik Rupiah | Bitcoin, Crypto Adoption & Why Indonesia Is Set to Leapfrog Global Markets | Bitcoin.com Interviews May 26, 2022

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David, CEO of Republik Rupiah, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and crypto adoption are accelerating across Indonesia, positioning the nation to leapfrog other emerging markets in digital finance and blockchain innovation.

Home to over 270 million people, Indonesia is the fourth-most populous country in the world and one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. With a large unbanked population, forward-thinking regulators, and a tech-savvy youth demographic, the country is quickly becoming one of the most promising frontiers for Bitcoin, DeFi, and Web3 adoption.

David shares deep insights from the local crypto ecosystem — from grassroots education and regulatory frameworks to how platforms like Republik Rupiah are driving financial inclusion through Bitcoin and blockchain awareness.

💡 In this episode:
• Why Indonesia’s demographics make it ideal for Bitcoin adoption
• How crypto bridges the financial gap for the unbanked
• David’s perspective on the country’s regulatory and cultural openness
• The role of education in driving long-term DeFi and Web3 participation
• How Indonesia’s crypto ecosystem compares to other Asian markets

🎧 A powerful discussion on Bitcoin’s role in emerging economies, crypto regulation in Southeast Asia, and how Indonesia could become a global leader in blockchain innovation.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Republik Rupiah – Indonesia’s leading crypto research and education platform, empowering users through Bitcoin literacy and blockchain insight.

Grant (blocmates) | Bitcoin, DeFi Education & How to Explain Crypto So Simply Your Dad Could Understand | Bitcoin.com Interviews May 04, 2022

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Grant, better known online as blocmates, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to reveal the secret to creating DeFi and Bitcoin content that’s clear, relatable, and easy for anyone to understand — even your dad.

As one of the most engaging crypto educators on Twitter and YouTube, Grant has made it his mission to simplify decentralized finance (DeFi) by breaking down complex blockchain concepts into plain language. His approach helps new users understand how Bitcoin, Ethereum, and DeFi protocols work together to shape the future of finance — without the technical overload.

💡 In this episode:
• How to explain Bitcoin and DeFi to complete beginners
• Why approachable education is key to mass crypto adoption
• Grant’s strategy for breaking down complex crypto topics
• How content creators can bridge the gap between tech and everyday users
• The importance of community, storytelling, and humor in DeFi education

🎧 A refreshing and insightful discussion on Bitcoin education, DeFi communication, and how creators like blocmates are helping the next generation of users understand — and believe in — decentralized finance.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Guest: blocmates – The crypto education platform making Bitcoin and DeFi easy to understand for everyone, from beginners to blockchain veterans.

Vlad Ponomarev, CEO of Broxus | Bitcoin, Everscale & Building the Future of Cross-Chain Bridge Infrastructure | Bitcoin.com Interviews Apr 18, 2022

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Vlad Ponomarev, CEO of Broxus, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles continue to inspire innovation in cross-chain interoperability, scalability, and decentralized finance (DeFi) through the Everscale network.

Broxus is one of the core developer teams behind Everscale, a next-generation blockchain network capable of processing over one million transactions per second. The team has built a suite of core infrastructure products, including the Everscale Bridge, a network-native DEX, and multi-chain integrations that connect ecosystems like Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon. Vlad shares how Bitcoin’s vision of open, permissionless connectivity guides Broxus in building universal bridge mechanisms that enhance liquidity and interoperability across the entire blockchain landscape.

💡 In this episode:
• How Everscale achieves massive scalability for DeFi applications
• The role of Bitcoin’s design philosophy in shaping cross-chain bridges
• Vlad Ponomarev’s insights on interoperability and DeFi growth
• How Broxus enables seamless connectivity between major blockchains
• The future of multi-chain liquidity, scalability, and network integration

🎧 A technical and forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on cross-chain development, Everscale’s high-performance DeFi infrastructure, and how Broxus is pioneering the tools that will unify blockchain ecosystems.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Broxus – Core developers of the Everscale blockchain, building universal bridge mechanisms, DeFi tools, and next-generation cross-chain infrastructure inspired by Bitcoin’s scalability and openness.

Helen Hai, Head of Binance Charity | Bitcoin, Blockchain Aid & How the Crypto Community Supports Ukraine | Bitcoin.com Interviews Apr 05, 2022

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Helen Hai, Head of Binance Charity, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and the global crypto community are delivering real-world humanitarian aid through blockchain-powered transparency and efficiency.

In response to the crisis in Ukraine, Binance Charity committed $10 million in donations to major intergovernmental organizations and NGOs — including UNICEF, UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), iSans, and People in Need — to support emergency relief efforts. The foundation also launched the Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund, a crypto-first crowdfunding initiative enabling people worldwide to donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies to fund food, fuel, and essential supplies for refugees and children.

Helen explains how Bitcoin’s decentralized design makes it ideal for delivering fast, borderless, and transparent relief — demonstrating the power of blockchain for social good.

💡 In this episode:
• How the crypto community mobilized Bitcoin and blockchain aid for Ukraine
• Helen Hai’s insights on transparency and accountability in crypto donations
• The role of Binance Charity in redefining global philanthropy through DeFi
• Why Bitcoin is uniquely suited for fast, borderless humanitarian funding
• How blockchain enables efficiency and trust in global crisis response

🎧 A moving conversation on Bitcoin’s humanitarian applications, crypto donations for Ukraine, and how Binance Charity is proving that blockchain can change lives beyond finance.

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

💼 Featured Partner: Binance Charity – Empowering global philanthropy through Bitcoin and blockchain, driving transparency, speed, and trust in humanitarian relief efforts.

Paul Farhi, Founder of Solidus AITECH | Bitcoin, AI & The World’s First Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 30, 2022

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Paul Farhi, founder and Head of UK Operations at Solidus AITECH, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s decentralized principles are being applied to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) through blockchain innovation.

Solidus AITECH has developed the world’s first AI utility token, AITECH, enabling governments, enterprises, and professionals to access AI services via decentralized infrastructure. The token can be purchased, staked, or held as a long-term investment, providing a gateway to scalable, blockchain-powered computing resources. By combining Bitcoin’s open financial model with AI-driven computing, Solidus AITECH aims to democratize access to machine learning, data processing, and automation technologies.

Paul shares his vision for how AI, blockchain, and Bitcoin will converge to power a new era of digital intelligence, decentralization, and data sovereignty.

💡 In this episode:
• How Solidus AITECH bridges Bitcoin’s decentralization with AI innovation
• The role of the AITECH token in powering AI and HPC services
• Paul Farhi’s insights on enterprise adoption of decentralized AI infrastructure
• How staking and blockchain governance drive scalability and efficiency
• The future of Bitcoin, AI, and high-performance computing convergence

🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on AI development, decentralized infrastructure, and how Solidus AITECH is building the foundation for the next generation of intelligent blockchain ecosystems.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Solidus AITECH – Pioneering the world’s first AI utility token (AITECH) and decentralized computing network for governments, enterprises, and innovators.

Robin Singh, Founder of Koinly | Bitcoin, Crypto Tax Automation & Simplifying Global Blockchain Compliance | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 27, 2022

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Robin Singh, founder of Koinly, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin adoption has accelerated the need for smarter, automated crypto tax reporting solutions — and how Koinly is making compliance simple for users around the world.

Koinly is a leading crypto tax software platform that helps investors and accountants accurately calculate, track, and report their Bitcoin and cryptocurrency taxes across multiple exchanges, wallets, and blockchains. By integrating with hundreds of platforms, Koinly automates complex tax calculations — turning what was once hours of manual tracking into just a few clicks.

Robin shares his insights on the growing regulatory landscape for Bitcoin and DeFi taxation, the global challenges of tracking cross-chain transactions, and how automation and transparency are crucial for mainstream crypto adoption.

💡 In this episode:
• How Koinly simplifies crypto tax filing for Bitcoin and DeFi users
• The challenges of global taxation in a multi-chain crypto ecosystem
• Robin Singh’s perspective on compliance, automation, and privacy
• Why accurate tax reporting supports broader Bitcoin adoption
• How AI and blockchain data can transform future financial regulation

🎧 A must-listen for every Bitcoin holder, trader, and DeFi investor seeking clarity and simplicity in managing crypto tax compliance across global jurisdictions.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Koinly – The automated crypto tax platform helping users worldwide manage Bitcoin, DeFi, and NFT tax reporting with accuracy and ease.

Luke Youngblood, Co-Founder of Lunar Labs | Bitcoin, Moonwell Artemis & The Power of Over-Collateralized DeFi Lending | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 24, 2022

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Luke Youngblood, co-founder of Lunar Labs, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s principles of decentralization and security are shaping the future of DeFi lending through Moonwell Artemis, a next-generation protocol built on Moonbeam and the Polkadot ecosystem.

Lunar Labs is the development team behind Moonwell, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform designed for borrowing and lending digital assets using over-collateralized loan structures. Built for transparency, security, and community governance, Moonwell allows users to supply crypto assets, earn yield, and borrow against their collateral while earning liquidity rewards in return. The project’s flagship deployment, Moonwell Artemis, connects the Polkadot and Ethereum ecosystems via Moonbeam — creating a seamless, cross-chain DeFi experience.

💡 In this episode:
• How Moonwell Artemis enables over-collateralized lending in DeFi
• The influence of Bitcoin’s secure and transparent model on DeFi design
• Luke Youngblood’s vision for multi-chain lending protocols on Moonbeam
• How liquidity mining and user rewards drive ecosystem growth
• The future of decentralized credit and blockchain-based financial access

🎧 A deep dive into Bitcoin’s role in DeFi innovation, cross-chain liquidity, and how Moonwell is advancing decentralized lending across the Polkadot and Ethereum networks.

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

💼 Featured Partner: Moonwell – The decentralized borrowing and lending protocol by Lunar Labs, enabling secure, over-collateralized loans and cross-chain liquidity on Moonbeam and Polkadot.

Tom Tirman, CEO of IQ Labs | Bitcoin, NFTs & The Future of Collateral-Less Digital Asset Renting | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 17, 2022

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Tom Tirman, CEO and founder of IQ Labs and PARSIQ, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s trustless design and DeFi innovation are inspiring new utility frameworks for NFTs and digital assets through IQ Protocol.

IQ Protocol is a decentralized money market that enables collateral-less renting of digital assets and on-chain subscriptions, allowing users to rent wrapped, expirable NFTs for their utility — such as in gaming, metaverse access, or DeFi participation — while asset holders earn passive yield without risk. Created by the team behind PARSIQ, IQ Protocol represents the next generation of DeFi infrastructure, blending Bitcoin’s ethos of ownership and accessibility with scalable, risk-minimized asset management tools.

💡 In this episode:
• How IQ Protocol enables collateral-free NFT and token rentals
• The influence of Bitcoin’s decentralized architecture on DeFi design
• Tom Tirman’s insights on the intersection of NFTs, utility, and yield generation
• How blockchain subscription models unlock real-world and metaverse use cases
• The evolution of on-chain liquidity, risk-free lending, and NFT monetization

🎧 A forward-thinking conversation on Bitcoin-inspired decentralized finance, NFT utility frameworks, and how IQ Labs is redefining how users access, rent, and earn from digital assets in the Web3 economy.

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

💼 Featured Partner: IQ Labs – The creators of IQ Protocol, a decentralized, collateral-less renting framework for NFTs and on-chain subscriptions built on Bitcoin’s principles of transparency and trust.

Khal Kazi, Founder of LeoFinance | Bitcoin, DeFi & How Web3 Empowerment Is Changing Lives | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 16, 2022

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Khal Kazi, founder of LeoFinance, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin, DeFi, and Web3 innovation are creating real-world opportunities for financial freedom, community empowerment, and decentralized ownership.

LeoFinance began its blockchain journey three years ago with the launch of LeoFinance.io, a tokenized social platform built to reward content creators and investors through a community-driven Web3 ecosystem. What started as a social finance hub has evolved into a broader suite of decentralized tools, applications, and investment opportunities, all built on the principles of Bitcoin’s open and borderless financial system.

Khal shares how LeoFinance’s ecosystem empowers users to earn, invest, and engage with DeFi in ways that are transparent, sustainable, and life-changing — helping people across the world participate in the Web3 economy without intermediaries.

💡 In this episode:
• How LeoFinance bridges Bitcoin’s ethos with DeFi and Web3 usability
• Khal Kazi’s vision for building tokenized social and financial communities
• How decentralized applications create new income streams and opportunities
• The power of Web3 in redefining ownership, collaboration, and value creation
• Why Bitcoin remains the cornerstone of financial sovereignty and innovation

🎧 An inspiring discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on Web3 evolution, DeFi accessibility, and how LeoFinance is helping users reclaim financial independence through blockchain technology.

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

💼 Featured Partner: LeoFinance.io – The Web3 social and financial platform connecting users to DeFi, tokenized content creation, and community-driven investment opportunities.

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