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Ep. 474 Shady El Damaty | Web3 Privacy with Human Keys on Holonym Dec 31, 2024

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Ep. 474 Shady El Damaty | Web3 Privacy with Human Keys on Holonym For episode 474, Co-founder Shady El Damaty joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Holonym and how they are introducing Human Keys to make security and privacy more usable in web3 and zero trust environments. Shady El Damaty is an advocate for decentralized identity and data privacy. With a background spanning academia and decentralized science, he brings a unique perspective to building universal, secure digital identities through zero-knowledge proofs. Before Holonym, Shady founded Opscientia, the first decentralised science DAO, where he raised funding, launched a fellowship program, and led data-sharing initiatives. Founded in 2022, Holonym is building secure, private digital rights with three core tools: Human Keys for cryptographic identity, Silk for easy account access, and Zeronym for privacy by default. Together, these tools empower users to control their digital presence without compromising personal security. In two years, Holonym has raised $6M, achieved $1.5M in revenue, and launched the first profitable Zero-Knowledge (ZK) ID protocol, with over 200k credentials and 135k users. Innovations like the Mishti Network and ZK verification tools have positioned Holonym as a leader in decentralized privacy and regulatory tech solutions. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:08 | Who is Shady El Damaty? 6:03 | What is Holonym? 9:19 | Human Keys 10:55 | Mishti Network 16:10 | Holonym use-cases 19:22 | Silk Wallet 23:35 | Zeronym 26:43 | Real Human Identities in the Metaverse 32:35 | Holonym 2025 Roadmap 34:12 | Holonym social media & community 🎙 Holonym Links: 🔗 Website: https://holonym.id 🔗 X: https://x.com/0xHolonym 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadyeldamaty 🔗 Developer Docs: https://developer.holonym.id ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 473 Bill Inman | Future of AI Twins with Twin Protocol Dec 30, 2024

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For episode 473, Chief Strategy Officer Bill Inman joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the Twin Protocol, an AI and blockchain company focusing on creating your very own AI Twin, transforming how you communicate, learn, and earn while saving your knowledge and experiences. Bill Inman is a multi-exit entrepreneur with a focus on founding, advising, and providing unparalleled management expertise to emerging technology companies. As a subject matter expert and patent holder in AI and blockchain, Bill has worked with some of Web3’s most innovative companies and impactful brands, including Sophia the Robot and SingularityNET. With more than 20 years of startup experience, Bill has worked with high-growth companies that leverage emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, metaverse, and XR. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:19 | Who is Bill Inman? 6:15 | What is Twin Protocol? 8:23 | How to build an AI Twin? 11:37 | AI Twin functionality 14:51 | Decentralization for AI Twins 17:45 | Deep Fakes & Impersonation 20:33 | Moderation for your AI Twin 22:56 | Monetizing your AI Twin 25:13 | AI Twin creation process 27:58 | Future of AI Twins 30:22 | Twin Protocol 2025 Roadmap 33:51 | Twin Protocol website 🎙 Twin Protocol Links: 🔗 Website: https://twinprotocol.com 🔗 X: https://x.com/twinprotocolAI 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twin-protocol 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twinprotocolai 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/protocol_twin ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 472 Alex Ryvkin | Crypto Derivatives Trading with Rho Labs Dec 27, 2024

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For episode 472, Founder Alex Ryvkin joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Rho Labs, a decentralized crypto-native interest rate derivatives market with a unique product lineup and maximum capital efficiency. The interest rate derivative market, globally valued at $530 trillion, is the single largest asset class in global capital markets. Rho Protocol has created the world’s first crypto interest rates exchange, which is now surpassing trading volumes of close to $1bn per month. Alex Ryvkin founded Rho in 2022. Previously, he was the Chief Product Officer of digital asset custodian Copper.co and spent over a decade in capital markets and fintech as a sales trader, derivatives structurer and startup CEO. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:08 | Who is Alex Ryvkin? 3:24 | What is Rho Labs? 6:54 | Crypto-native Interest Rate Derivatives 9:58 | Rho Protocol features 11:54 | Partners & Service providers 14:24 | Security on Rho Protocol 16:50 | Trading on Rho Protocol 19:43 | Future features on Rho Protocol 21:42 | Educational resources 25:18 | Crypto market outlook in 2025 28:15 | Artificial Intelligence in Crypto trading 30:45 | Events in 2025 31:58 | Social Media & Communities 🎙 Rho Labs Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.rho.trading 🔗 X: https://x.com/Rho_xyz 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rholabshq 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexryvkin 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/rho_protocol_chat 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rhoprotocol ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 471 Roman Cyganov | AI-powered Metaverses with Antix Dec 26, 2024

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For episode 471, Founder & CEO Roman Cyganov joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Antix, an AI-based proprietary technology focusing on infinite human expression and empowerment. With a robust background in creative and technological fields, Roman is recognized as one of the Top 10 Global Talents. His career spans roles in leading companies, including Vivix, Inc., where he has honed his skills in building companies at the intersection of tech and creative. Under his leadership, Antix has introduced Avagen technology, creating photorealistic Al Digital Humans that transform customer interactions for global brands. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:32 | Who is Roman Cyganov? 6:30 | What is Antix? 10:13 | Previous clients 16:02 | AVAgen & VERSEmaker 18:30 | Limitations of VERSEmaker 19:47 | VERSEmaker Fidelity & Quality 22:06 | Antix Token 26:18 | Antix 2025 Roadmap 🎙 Antix Links: 🔗 Website: https://antix.in 🔗 X: https://twitter.com/antix_in 🔗 Whitepaper: https://antix.gitbook.io/antix-white-paper 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/antix_in 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/bKcMXChRRT ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 470 Riccardo Sibani | Web3 Open-World Gaming with My Neighbor Alice Dec 19, 2024

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For episode 470, CPO Riccardo Sibani joins Brandon Zemp to discuss My Neighbor Alice. It’s the first open-world multiplayer blockchain game, resembling Animal Crossing but enhanced with blockchain features. It was launched in early 2021 and became Binance's 2021 Project of the Year with a market cap near $1B. Players explore, gather resources, and create NFTs for their avatars and land. The game promotes self-expression through upcoming user-generated content tools and offers a relaxing, collaborative space. Built on the Chromia blockchain, it will soon be fully on-chain, a first for this platform. Riccardo entered Web3 in 2016 as a blockchain developer, contributing to FinTech, DevOps, NFT protocols, and games in technical and business roles. He joined My Neighbor Alice at its inception in 2020. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:22 | Who is Riccardo Sibani? 6:50 | How does My Neighbor Alice leverage blockchain? 9:26 | Multiplayer experience 10:50 | How to buy land 13:36 | Avatar customization 16:02 | NFT Crafting 19:55 | Socializing in My Neighbor Alice 21:18 | Privacy permissions 23:09 | In-world chat & emotes 26:04 | Incentivized community interaction 27:12 | Acquiring resources 30:55 | User growth in 2024 31:53 | Podcasting in-world 32:29 | External partnerships 35:46 | How to start playing My Neighbor Alice? 37:26 | Future MacOS availability 42:10 | My Neighbor Alice 2025 roadmap 44:32 | Social media & community 🎙 My Neighbor Alice Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.myneighboralice.com 🔗 X: https://x.com/bloody_bit 🔗 X: https://x.com/MyNeighborAlice 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/MyNeighborAlice 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/myneighboralice ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 469 Dennis Qian | Advanced Trading Platform with Definitive Finance Dec 18, 2024

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Ep. 469 Dennis Qian | Advanced Trading Platform with Definitive Finance For episode 469, Co-founder Dennis Qian joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Definitive Finance, the leading institutional-grade, advanced trading platform for onchain execution on EVM & Solana. Previously, Dennis led engineering development for Coinbase Prime’s algorithmic execution engine. Prior to Coinbase, Dennis held senior engineering roles at Tagomi and Zenefits. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:58 | Who is Dennis Qian? 2:54 | How was Definitive Finance created? 5:12 | How does Definitive Finance work? 9:40 | 3rd Party Auditing 12:28 | TWAP 13:35 | Definitive Fi use-cases 15:38 | Types of Clients 17:58 | DeFi-forward Funds 20:13 | Definitive’s Trading API 22:24 | AI Agents 24:22 | AI & Web3 25:03 | Web3 in 2025 29:56 | Top trending blockchains & ecosystems 31:48 | Definitive Finance 2025 Roadmap 🎙 Definitive Finance Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.definitive.fi 🔗 X: https://x.com/definitivefi 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/definitivefi 🔗 Medium: https://blog.definitive.fi/?gi=ede1f0b3bc31 🔗 Docs: https://docs.definitive.fi/ 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/definitive ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 468 Ramkumar Subramaniam | Unlocking AI with Data Attribution on OpenLedger Dec 16, 2024

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For episode 468, Co-founder Ramkumar Subramaniam joins Brandon Zemp to talk about OpenLedger and the importance of data attribution. OpenLedger is a data blockchain for AI, focused on building specialized AI models that can be accessed by GenAI apps. Ramkumar Subramaniam is a seasoned expert in blockchain technology, with over a decade of experience building and scaling successful businesses. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant milestones, driving substantial growth and revenue. Known for his strategic vision and ability to forge impactful partnerships, Ramkumar continues to shape the future of innovation. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:53 | Who is Ramkumar Subramaniam? 3:03 | What is OpenLedger? 6:10 | What is Data Attribution for AI? 12:16 | How can better Data Attribution improve AI models? 18:30 | OpenLedger Testnet 19:14 | OpenLedger developer resources 20:30 | OpenLedger partnerships 24:40 | AI Agents 26:51 | OpenLedger 2025 Roadmap 28:40 | OpenLedger website, social media and community 🎙 OpenLedger Links: 🔗 Website: https://www.openledger.xyz 🔗 LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OpenLedger 🔗 X: https://x.com/OpenledgerHQ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openledgerhq 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/openledgerofficial 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/OpenLedger ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 467 Paul Thomas | Unifying the Metaverse with Somnia Dec 13, 2024

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For episode 467, Founder Paul Thomas joins Brandon Zemp to dive into Somnia. Paul is a seasoned technologist with 12 years of experience at unicorn companies like Improbable, and investment banks like Goldman Sachs. Somnia is a blockchain network designed to unify the metaverse, allowing users to explore virtual worlds seamlessly and creators to innovate, collaborate, and monetize content. With a metaverse browser, decentralized governance, and tools like Playground, Somnia fosters an open ecosystem for building a connected virtual society. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:58 | Who is Paul Thomas? 3:55 | What is Somnia? 5:49 | What is Multi-Stream Consensus? 7:56 | Ethereum Virtual Machine Compatibility 10:20 | Dapp Use-cases on Somnia 13:55 | Reactive Decentralized Applications 16:28 | Future of the Metaverse 20:55 | Somnia 2025 Roadmap 23:00 | Contribute as a Validator 24:01 | Somnia Testnet 25:03 | Somnia website, social media and community 🎙 Somnia Links: 🔗 Website: https://somnia.network/ 🔗 X: https://x.com/Somnia_Network 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-thomas-90042b36 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somnianetwork 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/somnia ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 466 Chiara Munaretto | Personal Branding Strategies for Web3 Founders Dec 12, 2024

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For episode 466, Chiara Munaretto joins Brandon Zemp to discuss her LinkedIn Personal Branding business where she guides Web3/AI teams and professionals to set up their personal brand on LinkedIn while ensuring coherence with their company marketing strategy. Chiara does this via workshops, coaching calls, ready-to-use materials and tailored strategies. She has advised 50+ AI entrepreneurs starting their AI automation agencies, 10+ Web3 corporate professionals showcasing their expertise online, organized workshops for Web3 teams to educate employees about the importance of personal branding and much more. Currently, Chiara also works at Deloitte in Web3 Enterprise Transition and Crypto Custody Exchange advisory, specializing in business development, commercialization, and marketing strategies for Web3 solutions. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:52 | Who is Chiara Munaretto? 5:08 | Importance of Community 7:52 | Chiara’s Personal Branding business 10:13 | Crypto Twitter to LinkedIn 13:05 | Content style on LinkedIn 14:48 | What mistakes Web3 founders make with personal branding? 18:10 | Personal branding advice & tips 28:25 | Future of Web3 in next 5 years 33:48 | Contact Chiara 🎙 Chiara Munaretto Links: 🔗 X: https://x.com/munarett3 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiaramunaretto 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munarettochiara ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

Ep. 465 Pablo Castillo | The New Era of Travel with Camino Network Dec 10, 2024

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For episode 465, CEO & CTO Pablo Castillo joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the Camino Network. Pablo Castillo has vast and proven experience delivering complex projects across all European markets with a strong business focus. He started his career in tourism over 20 years ago, selling trips for Kuoni, and has held various positions within Tour Operating, Data & Content Management, eCommerce, and international Project & Innovation Program Management for various international travel companies. Today, he is pioneering the adoption of blockchain technology in travel with Camino Network. Over 200 established brands and startups are already supporting the web3 travel ecosystem; more than 100 entities have signed up as validators and 40+ entities are building use cases. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:50 | Who is Pablo Castillo? 3:13 | What is the Camino Network? 5:25 | Web3 solutions for the Travel industry 9:15 | What is the Camino Messenger? 12:22 | Camino’s Target Market in Travel industry 13:56 | CAM Token & Utility in Camino ecosystem 15:23 | Camino Network use-cases 17:34 | Becoming a Camino Network Validator 19:01 | Camino Network 2025 Roadmap 22:55 | Regulations & Jurisdictional hurdles 24:36 | Starting a Web3 business in Switzerland 25:55 | Camino Network website, social media, community 🎙 Camino Network Links: 🔗 Website: https://camino.network 🔗 X: https://x.com/camino_network 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-castillo-c4t 🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/camino_network 🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/camino ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● 📢 Disclaimer: None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

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