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The PiratePod is a Web3 focused podcast from Arrington Capital where we set sail into the uncharted waters of Web3 entrepreneurship and those building the at the forefront of crypto. Episodes will celebrate and interview the bold risk-takers and adventurers who dare to defy the norm. These modern-day pirates are founders who lust after the thrill of venturing into the unknown and thrive on the exhilarating web3 startup life itself. We will dive into new apps, defi, trading, infrastructure, capital markets and more as we put founders first and capture the courage, adventure and spirit of entrepreneurship that we are passionate about in Web3. Arrington Capital is a thesis-driven firm investing in digital assets and Web3 since 2017. The views discussed in these podcast conversations across all episodes are the views of the individuals, and not of Arrington Capital. This podcast is provided solely for informational purposes and is not financial, legal, tax or investment advice. The participants of this podcast are not recommending any particular security, protocol, token, financial instrument, or other tradable asset or any investment strategy and is not offering to sell or soliciting to buy any security or asset.

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November 11, 202543 min

Redefining Stability: An Interview with Resolv's Founder Ivan Ko on Next-Gen Stablecoins

In this episode of PiratePod, Keli Callaghan interviews Ivan Ko, founder of Resolv, discussing the evolving landscape of stablecoins and the innovative architecture of Resolv. Ivan shares his journey from traditional finance to the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, highlighting the gaps he identified in the stablecoin market and how Resolve aims to address them. Coming on the heels of a consistent wave of momentum in product and ecosystem growth, the conversation delves into the unique features of Resolve - including how the USR stablecoin works alongside the RLP protection layer, Resolv’s expansion via clusters, risk management strategies, and future developments in the stablecoin ecosystem.Ivan Ko on XResolv on Xhttps://resolv.xyz/

October 27, 202526 min

DATs and the SOL Surge: A Converation with Defi Developent Corp's CEO Joseph Onorati

In this episode of PiratePod, Keli Callaghan interviews Joseph Onorati from DeFi Development Corp, discussing the evolution and future of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs). With DFDV's stature as the best-performing US stock of 2025 so far, the chat explores the market potential, competitive strategies, and the role of DATs in ecosystem participation, particularly focusing on Solana. Joseph shares insights on innovations in capital raising, including preferred stocks and warrant dividends, and the importance of bridging traditional finance with DeFi. Joseph, with thirteen years of experience at exchanges, also shares how bullish he is on DATs and Solana - including bits from the team’s upcoming Solana research report with SOL price targets. The conversation highlights the growing institutional interest in Solana and the upcoming initiatives from DeFi Development Corp.For the dashboard referenced in the episode: https://defidevcorp.com/ To follow Defi Development Corp on X: https://x.com/defidevcorp To follow Joseph Onorati on X: https://x.com/0xinliberty

September 24, 202544 min

HypurrFi & Hyperliquid: Perpetuals, Lending & Pokemon

Andrew and Andy of HypurrFi join Keli Callaghan for a conversation on Hyperliquid, a L1 with a focus on retail and professional traders due to the fact that it is one of the most liquid venues for trading perpetuals - made possible with its high throughput and deep liquidity. HypurrFi is a prominent decentralized lending protocol native to Hyperliquid. With fast and organic growth in recent months, HypurrFi is a non-custodial borrow / lend platform with a front row seat to one of the faster growing communities in 2025. Topics covered in this session include: - Founder backgrounds- The quickly accelerating Hyperliquid ecosystem - Sustainable cash flow economics- Innovations in DeFi and the current competitive landscape- Incentives and sustainability - Pokemon collections as the next RWA movement(?)- Future outlook: What private credit and bespoke lending facilities will look likeHypurrFi Website: hypurr.fi HypurrFi on X: https://x.com/hypurrfi Hyperliquid on X: https://x.com/hyperliquidx

September 22, 202520 min

Mellow Protocol: Leading the Charge in Liquid Staking

In this episode of PiratePod, Colton Conley and Keli Callaghan chat with Nick from Mellow Protocol, a leading player in the DeFi space focusing on modular liquid staking. They discuss Nick's background, the evolution of the DeFi landscape, Mellow's innovative products, and the importance of institutional partnerships. The conversation highlights Mellow's unique vault architecture, risk management strategies, and future roadmap - with protocol growth accelerating amidst a more institutional and less chaotic landscape. Nick shares insights on Symbiotic and why Mellow is quite unique in the DeFi space today. Nick on X: https://x.com/s0xn1ck Mellow X: https://x.com/mellowprotocol Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mellowSubstack: https://mellowprotocol.substack.comWebsite: https://mellow.finance

July 11, 202527 min

Launch, Deploy, Expand: Tanssi’s Game-Changing MainNet Moment

Fresh off MainNet and TGE, Francisco Agosti of Tanssi Network and Thiago Rüdiger of the Tanssi Foundation join the Pirate Pod to dive into why app chains are the future of blockchain development and deployment, insights and challenges (and triumphs!) of launching a mainnet and token, ecosystem growth and more. The conversation dives in on how Tanssi is making application deployment faster and more efficient by reducing the time to market from months to days. With a serious focus on developer experience and shared security, Tanssi is expanding partnerships and is poised to be a critical component for the future of defi and institutional growth and development. Francisco Agosti on X: @fjagostiTanssi Network on X: @tanssinetworkThiago Rüdiger on X: @thiagorudigerTanssi Foundation on X: @TanssiFdn

July 10, 202537 min

From DeFi to RWA: Centrifuge CEO Bhaji Illuminati on Scaling the Digital Asset Economy

Bhaji Illuminati, the CEO of Centrifuge, joins the Pirate Pod to discuss the evolution and current state of Real World Assets (RWAs) and the maturation of the digital asset landscape. Bhaji shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in tokenization, the tailwinds of the regulatory landscape, institutional readiness and the technological innovations that Centrifuge is implementing. The discussion, held with Arrington Capital’s Keli Callaghan, also touches on recent events, announcements coming out of EthCC, the future of digital asset treasuries and the CFG token – all areas that are in growth mode as Bhaji taps into her CMO and BD background to take Centrifuge to the next level. Bhaji on X @itsbhajiCentrifuge on X @centrifugehttps://centrifuge.io/

May 23, 202528 min

Colton Conley: Latest Takes from Arrington Capital's Newest Partner

Arrington Capital is expanding its leadership team, recently appointing Ravi Kaza as CIO Partner and Colton Conley to Partner. Having joined Arrington Capital’s investment team as a Principal in 2023, Colton has been successful in identifying early-stage web3 investments and has run point on some of the most exciting investments in the fund’s recent history – such as Redstone, Rilla, Space and Time, and aPriori. Colton’s track record aligns with the overall goal of Arrington Capital to continue to find and support the best founders as the web3 industry matures. Keli sits down with Colton in this episode to chat about his background, why now, advice to those looking to get into the space and his outlook for the rest of 2025. Colton has been involved in crypto since 2018 and brings a deep understanding of capital markets and DeFi. He previously founded Prime Protocol, a cross-chain lending protocol that raised over $3M in venture capital from Arrington Capital, Framework Ventures and Jump in (2022) before an exit in 2024. Prior to his web3 experience, Colton was a quantitative trader in Global Fixed Income at Citadel after graduating from Yale University.

May 12, 202539 min

Decentralization in Media Economics: Rilla

In this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Hal Smith Steves, co-founder of Rilla, a decentralized streaming infrastructure company. They discuss Hal's journey into the crypto space, the challenges faced by the streaming industry, and how Rilla aims to disrupt the current model by utilizing peer-to-peer technology. The conversation covers the market size for sports streaming, the need for change in media economics (ie: decentralized tech for cost reductions), and the potential for audience engagement and value redistribution. Hal shares insights on the technical advantages of Rilla's network, user accessibility, tokenomics, and future use cases beyond sports. There is also a discussion on community involvement and the exciting future of Rilla.Rilla Network on X: https://x.com/RillaNetwork More on Rilla: https://rilla.network/

April 29, 202536 min

Beyond the Proof: Advancing Decentralized Infrastructure with Zero Knowledge Proofs and NovaNet

This episode is all things Zero Knowledge Proofs in a deep dive with Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab from NovaNet who joined Keli Callaghan from Arrington Capital. NovaNet is the first full decentralized proving network, focused on making Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) portable and accessible for browsers, consumers devices and other constrained environments. Wyatt and Houman explore the intricacies of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), how they are advancing the decentralized space and current applications and future use cases. The conversation delves into the evolution of ZKPs, their potential to redefine interactions in various sectors, and the legal frameworks surrounding privacy-preserving proofs. NovaNet’s innovative enhances inclusivity and modularity, allowing for cross-chain capabilities. The discussion also touches on incentives for participation in the prover network and modularity, highlighting the transformative potential of ZKPs in industries such as AI, gaming, legal, and finance.NovaNet on X: @NovaNet_zkp Website: https://www.novanet.xyz/ Docs: https://devs.novanet.xyz/ Wyatt Benno on X: https://x.com/wyatt_benno Houman Shadab on X: https://x.com/HoumanShadab

April 21, 202519 min

Dynamic State Sharding with Nischal Shetty

In this episode, Shardeum Founder Nischal Shetty chats with Keli Callaghan about a new smart contract platform that linearly scales using dynamic state sharding. Nischal shares his journey into the crypto space, the evolution of the crypto market in India, and the importance of community engagement and education in driving adoption. He discusses the unique features of Shardeum, including its user-friendly transaction model and plans for future growth, emphasizing the role of community and node operators in shaping the platform's success. With Shardeum’s MainNet launching coming up in early May, tokenomics, node operators, and the Indian market opportunity are all covered topics. Links: X: https://x.com/shardeum Web: https://shardeum.org/ Whitepaper: https://shardeum.org/Shardeum_Whitepaper.pdf Nischal on X: https://x.com/NischalShetty