Web3 Deep Dive

In this episode Rachel speaks with Alex Masmej, founder and CEO of Drakula.app and $ALEX Token. They discuss Alex's journey into the crypto space, the creation of the $ALEX token, and the launch of the Dracula.app, which aims to empower content creators through decentralized social media. The conversation also explores the benefits and challenges of decentralized platforms compared to traditional social media, as well as the potential of projects like WorldCoin to address issues like identity verification and universal basic income. This week's guest(s): Alex Masmej is the founder and CEO of Drakula.app. Prior to creating Drakula.app, Alex launched $ALEX Token. The token was known as being “the first human IPO” and helped Alex move from his hometown in Paris to San Francisco, where he currently resides as a crypto entrepreneur.  Show sponsors & production team: This episode has been made possible by Scroll. Scroll is the leading zero-knowledge rollup. Designed by developers, for developers, Scroll’s bytecode-level compatibility makes building on it just like building on Ethereum. Open-source and community-driven from day one, Scroll’s developer ecosystem is the fastest-growing among zk-rollups, with over 2,400 active developers monthly and globally. Committed to shaping a more scalable web3, Scroll is the future of Ethereum. Learn more at https://scroll.io/  Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Alex on X: https://x.com/AlexMasmej  ⚡️Follow Scroll on X: https://x.com/Scroll_ZKP  ⚡️Follow House of Web3 on X: https://x.com/thehouseofweb3  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  In-Person Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with Sandy Peng, co-founder of Scroll, which is a layer-2 scaling the Ethereum network. Rachel and Sandy discuss Sandy's background in the crypto industry, the evolution of Scroll as a Layer 2 (L2) solution on Ethereum, and the importance of scalability and security in blockchain technology.  Real-world use cases are explored, along with the role of zero-knowledge proofs in enhancing scalability. The discussion also touches on the future of Layer 2 solutions, the challenges and opportunities for women in the crypto space, and the impact of regulatory developments on crypto adoption. This week's guest(s): Sandy Peng is the co-founder of Scroll, a leading zkEVM (zero-knowledge ethereum virtual machine) rollup solution focused on scaling the Ethereum network without compromising security or decentralization. She plays a pivotal role in overseeing business development, communications, fundraising, and community engagement. With a rich background in research and blockchain technology, Peng is a key figure in advancing zero-knowledge EVM solutions and blockchain business applications.  Before co-founding Scroll, Peng worked at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and co-founded Fission Capital, where she specialized in investing in web3 projects.  Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Sandy on X: https://x.com/sandyzkp  ⚡️Follow Scroll on X: https://x.com/Scroll_ZKP  ⚡️Follow House of Web3 on X: https://x.com/thehouseofweb3  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  In-Person Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/  DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with Russell Cann, chief development officer at Core Scientific. Russell goes in depth on Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. He explains why some Bitcoin miners are also hosting AI data centers, discussing the costs, profits and factors that are needed. He also talks about the relationship between Core Scientific and CoreWeave. In addition, Russell explains how Bitcoin mining works and why mining can be energy efficient. He ends by touching on AI and the future.  This week's guest(s): Russell Cann has 21 years of experience designing, building, and growing large scale technology infrastructure companies. Prior to Core Scientific, Russell grew and developed a blockchain and cryptocurrency mining business as well as several other network infrastructure companies. Russell previously worked for Accenture in the areas of fintech and risk management on projects in Europe and the Americas. An active Philanthropist, Russell is a Trustee for the National Foundation of the Boy Scouts of America and Alston Wilkes Society. Further he volunteers with Sue Kuhlen Camp for Kids and Lion’s Club. He is an active member of YPO and graduated cum laude from the South Carolina Honors College and the Moore School of Business. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Russell on X: https://x.com/russellcann  ⚡️Follow Core Scientific on X: https://x.com/Core_Scientific  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with United States Senator Ted Cruz about his thoughts on Bitcoin and how it relates to politics and to the Texas economy. Senator Cruz shares his views on crypto and explains the benefits of Bitcoin mining. He also discusses the need for job creation in Texas and how this relates to the crypto sector. This week's guest(s): In 2013, Senator Ted Cruz was sworn into the United States Senate, where he has been a passionate fighter for limited government, economic growth, and national security. He has since authored dozens of legislative measures that have been signed into law.  Senator Cruz is honored to serve as the top Republican on the Commerce Committee, a position that gives him the chance to have a far-reaching impact on innovation and growth across the landscape of daily life. As Ranking Member, he is focused on furthering innovation in the telecommunications space, protecting Americans’ privacy and security, helping Americans travel safely and more efficiently, and ensuring that the U.S. continues to lead the world in space exploration. He is also leading the fight in the Senate to support Texas jobs, rein in Big Tech, secure the border, and fundamentally reassess the U.S.-China relationship and hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for covering up the coronavirus pandemic, committing human rights atrocities, and engaging in censorship, propaganda, and espionage in the United States. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Senator Ted Cruz on X: https://x.com/tedcruz  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) 💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with Blake Benthall – creator of Silk Road 2.0 and Founder of FathomX –alongside former FBI agent turned Bitcoiner, Vincent “Vinny” D'Agostino. Blake tells his story about why he created Silk Road 2.0, detailing his eventual arrest by Vinny that took place in San Francisco in 2014. Vinny explains how he found Blake, going into detail about the decision to use Blake to help the FBI following his arrest. This week's guest(s): Operating under the pseudonym "Defcon," Blake Benthall spent a year building and expanding Silk Road 2.0 until his arrest by the FBI in November 2014. After time in solitary confinement and eight months in a federal detention center, Blake spent many years cooperating with the FBI’s Cyber Division on high-profile cases. In May 2022, Blake launched Fathom(x) with support from angel investors, including a former FBI agent who initially arrested him. Fathom(x) is a blockchain analysis and risk management company that allows businesses and individuals to see all of their cryptocurrency transactions in one place and to know if they are compliant with U.S. laws. Vincent D'Agostino began his formal career in 2002 in New York as an attorney focusing on insurance defense litigation. After practicing law for several years, he was offered a position within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (New York Office) in 2005 as a Special Agent. Vincent transferred to the Cyber division in 2012 where he focused on non-state sponsored criminal intrusions. During his time within the cyber division he worked several high profile investigations including acting as the trial agent for the Silk Road 1 investigation (US v Ulbricht), case agent for the Silk Road 2 investigation (US v Benthall), FBI lead for the worldwide Operation Onymous takedown as well as investigating the Mt.Gox collapse/theft. Vincent was introduced to Bitcoin in 2012 while investigating bitcoin facilitated TOR hidden services. In an effort to understand the underlying technology, he began mining bitcoin in 2012 and quickly turned from a skeptic into a believer. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2 IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4 Social Links: ⚡️Follow Blake on X: https://x.com/emers0nian ⚡️Follow Vinny on X: https://x.com/proofofwork1 ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY= 👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production: Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me: axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) House of Web3 website: https://edgeandnode.com/thehouseofweb3/ 💡 OTHER RESOURCES: Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/ Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/ Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3 Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.

In this episode Rachel speaks with Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist, Bill Tai, and Amanda Terry, Co-Founder and COO of Metagood.  Bill discusses venture capitalism and how this relates to Web3. He explains how VC funding in Web3 differs from traditional finance. Bill also shares how Bitcoin may evolve moving forward, as more builders leverage the network for decentralized applications and use cases.   Amanda discusses the importance of Bitcoin and layer-2 solutions on the network. She also explains what Metagood is doing and how OnChainMonkey is leveraging the Bitcoin network.  This week's guest(s): Bill Tai has been funding startups as a venture capitalist since 1991. He has had 23 of his seed or early stage projects grow to become publicly listed companies.  His current projects include 3 of the top 10 companies ( Lineage Logistics, Canva and Dapper Labs) selected into the 2022 CNBC “Top Disruptive Companies” list.  He is Zoom Video’s 1st seed backers and catalyst for forming the team to start Canva.  He is among the first backers of ‘unicorns’ Bitfury,  Canva, Color Genomics, Dapper Labs, HUT8 Mining, SafetyCulture Treasure Data and Zoom Video.  He holds a BSEE with honors from University of Illinois, an MBA from Harvard where he serves on the Board of Advisors to the Dean at Harvard Business School. Bill is also among the catalytic advisors to the UN affiliate Giga Global, bringing broadband connectivity to schools around the world.  Amanda Terry is an entrepreneur, investor, and community builder with over 20 years of digital media sales and business development leadership experience. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Metagood, a pioneering Web3 company building on Bitcoin that launched historic NFT collection OnChainMonkey and Ordinals marketplace Osura.com. Amanda has a BA from Princeton University in Public Policy and East Asian Studies, and an MBA from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania in Entrepreneurial Management and Finance. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Bill on X: https://x.com/KiteVC  ⚡️Follow Amanda on X: https://x.com/amandaterry  ⚡️Follow FreedomGPT on X: https://x.com/RealFreedomGPT  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) FreedomGPT website: https://www.freedomgpt.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with Rune Christensen, co-founder of MakerDAO. Rune goes in depth on stablecoins, explaining the differences between stablecoins and decentralized stablecoins, like DAI. Rune also discusses the importance of earning yield on stablecoins. He further elaborates on the upcoming rebrand with MakerDAO and the arrival of the Endgame app.  This week's guest(s): Rune Christensen is co-founder of MakerDAO, the longest-standing DeFi lending protocol. Having established MakerDAO as a true DeFi leader and laid the economic foundations of DAI, the original decentralized stablecoin, Rune proposed MakerDAO’s Endgame Plan - a new roadmap aimed at transforming the structure of the DAO. Endgame strives to improve the governance and tokenomics of the Maker ecosystem, leveraging advanced AI tooling to streamline and simplify governance for DAO members. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Rune on X: https://x.com/RuneKek  ⚡️Follow MakerDAO on X: https://x.com/MakerDAO  ⚡️Follow FreedomGPT on X: https://x.com/RealFreedomGPT  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) FreedomGPT website: https://www.freedomgpt.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with Sunny Lu, CEO and Founder of VeChain. Sunny starts the interview by explaining his background and why he founded VeChain in 2015. He then explains VeChain’s enterprise blockchain solution, detailing the need for luxury brands to use the technology. Sunny explains blockchain for traceability and sustainability as well. Sunny concludes by discussing the partnership between VeChain and the UFC, along with additional thoughts on the blockchain sector.   This week's guest(s): Sunny Lu is the CEO of VeChain, a blockchain company he founded in 2015. Through his work at VeChain, where he leads enterprise partnerships with major companies such as BCG, Sunny has become a pioneer in enterprise blockchain applications.  Sunny brings almost two decades of experience as an IT Executive in various Fortune 500 companies including Louis Vuitton, where he served as CIO after acting as the company’s CTO for over four years. Sunny leverages his experience in information systems technology strategy and business management to drive innovation and widespread, positive change at both individual and enterprise level through blockchain technology applications.  Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Sunny on X: https://x.com/sunshinelu24  ⚡️Follow VeChain on X: https://x.com/vechainofficial  ⚡️Follow FreedomGPT on X: https://x.com/RealFreedomGPT  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) FreedomGPT website: https://www.freedomgpt.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. Yat begins by explaining why Hong Kong has become a Web3 hub, detailing the spot ETF approvals in the region. He also discussed how NFT utility has matured, noting that NFTs extend beyond just gaming use cases. Yat ends by touching on crypto’s impact on the political landscape in the U.S.  This week's guest(s): A veteran technology entrepreneur and investor based in Hong Kong, Yat Siu is the co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands. Since 2018, Yat has been an early advocate for the use of blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the gaming industry, which will allow gamers to enjoy true ownership of their own game assets, data, and, consequently, equity. With a clear vision of the potential of decentralized apps and assets, Yat quickly steered Animoca Brands to a leadership position in blockchain, gaming, NFTs, and the open metaverse. Animoca Brands operates a series of NFT-centric subsidiaries and products, and has invested in over 400 blockchain-related companies to build one of the largest blockchain portfolios in the world. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Yat on X: https://x.com/ysiu  ⚡️Follow Animoca Brands on X: https://x.com/animocabrands  ⚡️Follow Merlin Chain on X: https://x.com/MerlinLayer2  ⚡️Follow FreedomGPT on X: https://x.com/RealFreedomGPT  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) Merlin Chain Website: https://merlinchain.io/  FreedomGPT website: https://www.freedomgpt.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. 

In this episode Rachel speaks with Muneeb Ali, co-creator of Bitcoin layer-2 Stacks and the co-founder and CEO of Trust Machines. Muneeb explains the evolution of Bitcoin, providing a brief history of BTC and then detailing how layer-2 protocols have come to play. He then explains the importance of layer-2 ecosystems for Bitcoin. Muneeb also touches on Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi).  This week's guest(s): Muneeb Ali is the Co-Founder and CEO of Trust Machines, the company building out the Bitcoin economy. He is the Co-Creator of Stacks, a Bitcoin layer for smart contracts. He received his Ph.D. in Distributed Systems from Princeton. He is one of the main characters in George Gilder's book Life After Google and was a technical advisor to the HBO show Silicon Valley. Sign up for the Web3 Deep Dive newsletter: https://substack.com/@web3deepdive?utm_source=profile-page  If you are interested in sponsoring upcoming episodes, please reach out contact@web3deepdive.com 🎙️Podcast Info: Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f4dd2741-2600-4be5-b894-de55b1bb1456/web3-deep-dive  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/web3-deep-dive/id1679236043  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04DRjy4kNwf9RK5u78pSG2  IheartRadio: http://bit.ly/3nO7QS4  Social Links: ⚡️Follow Muneeb on X: https://x.com/muneeb  ⚡️Follow Stacks on X: https://x.com/Stacks  ⚡️Follow Merlin Chain on X: https://x.com/MerlinLayer2  ⚡️Follow FreedomGPT on X: https://x.com/RealFreedomGPT  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3UdVrmC  ⚡️Follow Web3 Deep Dive on Instagram: https://instagram.com/web3deepdive_podcast?igshid=YjNmNGQ3MDY=  👋 Follow Rachel on social media: X: https://twitter.com/Rachelwolf00  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelswolfson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachwolf/ Show sponsors & production team: 🙌 Show Production:  Audio and Film by: https://www.jtxmedia.com/ Produced by 4LabsDigital Music: Lundstroem! (email me:  axel.lundstrom@gmail.com) Merlin Chain Website: https://merlinchain.io/  FreedomGPT website: https://www.freedomgpt.com/  💡 OTHER RESOURCES:  Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelwolfson.me/  Rachel's Cointelegraph Column: https://cointelegraph.com/authors/rachel-wolfson  Rachel’s Cryptonews Column: https://cryptonews.com/editors/rachel-wolfson/  Rachel's Bitcoin E-Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WLHXRS3  Rachel's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rachelswolfson DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.