Episodes

Nov. 7, 2024

Building a Better Internet: Privacy as Web3's Missing Link

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Anthony Day, head of strategy and marketing at Midnight, a Layer 1 protocol developed by Input Output (IOHK). Together, they discuss the importance of data protection …

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Oct. 24, 2024

Covalent's Vision for the Future of Data and AI with Ganesh Swami

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Ganesh Swami, CEO and co-founder of Covalent to discuss blockchain data infrastructure, AI integration, and the evolution of Ethereum. They explore how Covalent is helping bridge …

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Oct. 10, 2024

Transforming Cross-Chain Liquidity with JP Thor of THORChain

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by JP Thor, Founder of THORChain. They explore how close we are to mainstream crypto adoption, THORChain's user-friendly features, why SwapKit could be the key to decentralized …

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Sept. 26, 2024

The Philosophy Behind Polkadot with Fabian Gompf of Web3 Foundation

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Fabian Gompf, Chief Executive Officer of the Web3 Foundation. They dive into Polkadot's early days, how Parity drives Polkadot's ecosystem forward, and why enterprise giants are …

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Sept. 12, 2024

Building the Cronos Tri-Blockchain Ecosystem with Ken Timsit

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Ken Timsit, head of Cronos Labs. They discuss crypto as a viable solution to modern banking, the relationships between centralized exchanges and their blockchain ecosystem counterparts, …

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Aug. 29, 2024

Bringing Gaming and Entertainment On-chain with Saga’s Rebecca Liao

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski engages in a conversation with Rebecca Liao, co-founder and CEO of Saga. They delve into the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming and the challenges faced by indie game developers. …

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Aug. 15, 2024

How ETFs Are Shaping the Future of Blockchain with Laurent Benayoun

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski talks with Laurent Benayoun, CEO of Acheron Trading. They discuss the impact of crypto-backed ETFs, the shift from Bitcoin to stablecoin trading pairs, and Acheron Trading's role in providing …

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July 31, 2024

Zero-Knowledge Proofs and the Future of Blockchain: Insights from Kur…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation, to explore the potential of Mina's zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. They discuss the evolution of information and money-sharing protocols, the …

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July 17, 2024

Cypherpunks and Open-Source Software: The Founding Ethos of Bitcoin w…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Max Hillebrand, CEO of zkSNACKs, for an in-depth discussion on Bitcoin privacy solutions, cypherpunk ethos, and the importance of open-source software. They discuss challenges and solutions …

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July 3, 2024

Uncovering the Stories of Crypto Builders: A Deep Dive into DeCential…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Matt Leising, Co-founder of DeCential Media, for an in-depth discussion on the importance of journalistic integrity in the crypto industry, Matt's background at Bloomberg, his book …

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June 19, 2024

Layer Two Rollups and Beyond: Enhancing Bitcoin's Ecosystem ft Pavel …

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Pavel Sinelnikov, Developer Relations Lead at ZKM, for an in-depth discussion on zero-knowledge technology and its potential to bolster the Bitcoin ecosystem. Pavel shares lessons learned …

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June 5, 2024

From Grants to Growth: How Gitcoin is Shaping the Future of Open Sour…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Meg Lister, General Manager of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, to discuss the transformative nature of grant funding in blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystems. They delve into the …

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May 22, 2024

Building Bridges in Web3: Pontem's Blueprint for a Seamless Multi-Cha…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Alejo Pinto, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Pontem. They discuss Pontem’s impact on the DeFi landscape, highlighting its suite of products that enable transactions across …

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May 8, 2024

Banking on Blockchain: From Permissionless Access to White-label Solu…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Caspar Sauter, the Co-founder of Quantena and D8X Exchange, to discuss the mission behind D8X and the importance of building decentralized financial machines. Caspar explains why …

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April 24, 2024

Chain Abstraction: Agoric's Vision for Seamless Blockchain Integratio…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rowland Graus, Director of Product Management & Developer Relations at Agoric, to discuss the to discuss the transformative potential of simple cross-chain operations and enhancing user …

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April 10, 2024

From Seed to Shelf: Dimitra's Mission to Transform Agriculture with J…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Jon Trask, CEO and founder of Dimitra, to discuss how blockchain technology is creating real-world impact in agriculture. He also shares insights into Dimitra's connected farmer …

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March 27, 2024

Surviving the Ups and Downs: Building a Resilient Non-Custodial Excha…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Andreas Brekken, the Founder of SideShift, to discuss his experience in the cryptocurrency space and the evolution of exchanges over the past decade. He also delves …

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March 13, 2024

Building a Faster, Cheaper Blockchain: Gnosis Chain Explained with Ph…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Philippe Schommers, the Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis, to discuss the Gnosis ecosystem and what sets the Gnosis Chain apart from the Ethereum chain. Philippe shares …

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Feb. 28, 2024

Building Privacy-First Blockchain Solutions: A Conversation with Peym…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, Dylan Grabowski speaks with Peyman Momeni, CEO and Co-Founder of Fairblock, about the crucial need for privacy in decentralized systems. Learn about Fairblock's commitment to user-centric, cross-chain privacy solutions. Discover how these …

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Feb. 14, 2024

Bridging Blockchain Innovation and Real-World Utility with Sunny Lu o…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain Foundation, to discuss Sunny's journey into the blockchain space and his unwavering focus on delivering value to both new …

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Jan. 31, 2024

Bridging Institutions and Decentralized Networks: Decent's Approach w…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Parker McCurley, Co-Founder and CEO of DecentDAO, to discuss how Decent aims to develop a suite of tools focused on institutional DeFi and privacy. He delves …

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Jan. 17, 2024

Landslide Network: Bridging the Gap Between Avalanche & Cosmos with N…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Nathan Windsor, the CEO and Co-Founder of Landslide Network, to discuss how Landslide aims to bridge the gap between the Avalanche and Cosmos ecosystems. He delves …

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Jan. 3, 2024

Decentralized Bridges: Nomic's Vision for Connecting Bitcoin and Cosm…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Matt Bell, the CEO and Co-Founder of Turbofish, to discuss Nomic, a layer one blockchain with a mission to unlock the latent potential of Bitcoin within …

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Dec. 20, 2023

Building a Next-Generation Stablecoin: The Vision of Verified USD Fou…

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Matthew Commons, President of the Verified USD Foundation, to discuss the inner workings of the company, its vision of building a next-generation stablecoin with the USDV …

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