Episodes
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. Rebecca shares insights into Saga's protocol, designed…
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 liquidity. They also explore the evolvin…
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 growth of the Mina ecosystem, the …
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 for privacy in Bitcoin transa…
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 "Out of the Ether" detailing the Ether…
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 from Ethereum's growth and how …
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 enhanced transparency and accountability that…
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 different blockchain layers and ecosyste…
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 D8X focuses on perpetual futures and how…
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 accessibility. Rowland delves int…
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 platform and his future predictions for o…
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 into the founding of SideShift and its focus on user p…
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 insights into building MEV resistance into the core…
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 solutions aim …
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 and existing enterprise entities. He delves into how Web3…
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 into lessons learned from running a business through multiple…
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 into the differences between Avalanche and Cosmos at a …
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 the DeFi landscape. He delves into the philosophy behind connectin…
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 token, and its mission to establish better conne…
Arcade: Unlocking Liquidity through NFT Lending with Gabe Frank
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Gabe Frank, the Founder of Arcade.xyz, to discuss the evolving landscape of NFT lending and its implications in the DeFi space. Gabe shares insights into the inner workings of Arcade’s platform, the evolution of Arcade …
The Power of One Global State Machine with Austin Federa, Head of Str…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Austin Federa, Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation, to discuss the resilience and unique features of the Solana ecosystem. He weighs in on the Validator Health Report, Solana’s network performance, and recent partners…
Decentralizing Decentralization: The Evolution of Multi-Chain Infrast…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Fig, Co-Founder of Squid, to discuss how cross-chain infrastructure enhances the resiliency of blockchains, the challenges of multi-chain user experience, and Squid's role in connecting different chains seamlessly. The…
Beyond Centralization: How Grove Infrastructure is Changing the Block…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Michael O'Rourke, Co-Founder & CEO of Pocket Network and CEO of Grove, to discuss how decentralized infrastructures empower both users and companies. He delves into the intricacies of the Grove infrastructure and RPC no…
The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati…
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Bonart Mati, Chief Growth Officer of Obligate, to discuss on-chain bonds for regulated DeFi. He also shares his insights on the unstoppable nature of DeFi and the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize the…