In this episode, I sit down with Kenneth Shek from Animoca during Consensus Week in Hong Kong.

We talk about what it really takes to drive mass adoption in Web3. Not hype. Not narratives. Real users.

Kenneth shares how Moca Network is building the identity layer for the future of programmable money. We go deep into AI-native infrastructure, stablecoins, loyalty systems, and why distribution is the real moat.

We also discuss why most Web3 projects struggle with adoption, what Web2 got right, and how AI agents will reshape commerce by 2026.

If you care about identity, payments, AI, or building the next killer app in crypto, this episode is for you.

Key Learnings

• Kenneth’s journey from startups, AI, and Accenture to Animoca

• Why identity is the missing layer for stablecoins and AI agents

• Why blockchain hasn’t hit mass adoption yet

• The biggest lesson from talking to enterprise customers

• AIR: Account, Identity, Reputation explained

• Why one-click UX matters more than decentralization

• AI agents replacing front-ends and changing product design

• Regulatory fragmentation and global crypto challenges

• Why distribution beats building another “killer app”

• Stablecoins, RWA, and the future of programmable loans

• If starting today: build AI-agent native from day one

• Hiring engineers, fintech builders & strategic partners

Connect with Moca

https://moca.network/en

https://x.com/Moca_Network

https://t.me/MocaverseCommunity

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ks20/

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I recorded this episode live at ConsenSys in Hong Kong with Sukdeep Bhogal, Founder of Veera.

We dive deep into how Veera is building a full-service Web3 neobank. Their goal is simple. Make crypto easy enough for anyone to use. Even your mom.

Sukdeep shares how they raised over $10M. How they plan to onboard the next 100 million users. And why user experience matters more than flashy infrastructure.

We talk about tokenized equities, gold and silver on-chain, credit scores in crypto, and why community beats paid marketing.

If you are building in fintech, DeFi, or thinking about banking the unbanked, this episode is for you.

Key Learnings

00:00 – Live from ConsenSys Hong Kong Why Veera is focused on banking the unbanked.

The Problem with Crypto UX Why fragmented wallets, seed phrases, and complex bridges stop adoption.

30-Second Onboarding How Veera simplifies account setup using passkeys.

Lessons from Web2 Neobanks What projects like Revolut and Nubank got right about user experience.

Tokenized Equities & Accessibility How anyone globally could buy fractional US equities on-chain.

The Four Pillars of Veera Spend. Earn. Invest. Borrow.

Multi-Chain Yield Vaults 40+ yield aggregators across Ethereum, Solana, Base, and BNB.

Gold, Silver & US Equities On-Chain Real-world assets made accessible through tokenization.

Financial Identity Score (FIS) Building credit scores for crypto users.

Biggest Challenges Ahead Credibility and regulation.

Go-To-Market Strategy Why community and partnerships beat marketing spend.

Retention in Web3 Why rewards alone don’t keep users. Experience does.

What Sukdeep Would Do Differently Community first. Launch faster. Iterate sooner.

Connect with Veera

https://veera.com/

https://discord.com/invite/veera

https://x.com/On_Veera

https://t.me/Veera_Browser_chat

https://www.linkedin.com/company/onveera/

DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.

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I’m recording live from Hong Kong during Consensus week with Glenn and Nikola from the TON Foundation.

In this episode, we break down how TON is building payment infrastructure for Telegram’s 1+ billion monthly active users. We talk about TON Pay. A crypto commerce solution built for developers and merchants.

We explore stablecoins. Real-world adoption. Developer experience. Regulation. And what it takes to compete with payment giants like Visa and Stripe.

This is not about hype. It’s about building usable infrastructure. With better UX. Fewer clicks. And real utility.

If you care about crypto payments, stablecoins, or mass adoption, this one is for you.

Key Timestamps

00:01:20 – Nikola’s journey from Visa into Web3

00:02:13 – Glenn’s path from cybersecurity to digital assets

00:03:42 – What TON Pay is and who it’s built for

00:04:12 – The vision: infrastructure for Telegram’s billion users

00:04:57 – Lessons from Alipay and WeChat

00:06:09 – Go-to-market strategy and merchant adoption

00:07:48 – Competing with Stripe through better APIs

00:09:37 – Why Apple Pay–level UX is the North Star

00:11:07 – Why regulation and off-ramps matter

00:12:30 – Gasless transactions and technical roadmap

00:14:03 – Telegram mini apps as a distribution channel

00:15:13 – Stablecoins as real product-market fit

00:16:09 – Partnership opportunities and what TON is looking for

Connect with TON Pay

https://ton.org/en/ton-pay-a-new-payments-layer

https://x.com/ton_blockchain

Disclaimer

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.

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Insurance is a multi-trillion dollar industry. Yet in crypto, real protection is still rare.

In this episode, I sit down with Ralph Tanner from Nexus Mutual at the Digital Asset Forum in London. We unpack how on-chain insurance actually works. Why it matters more than ever. And how Nexus has already underwritten over $6.5 billion in risk.

We talk about DeFi exploits. Exchange bankruptcies. Institutional adoption. The rise of vaults. And even kidnap and ransom cover for crypto founders.

If you are building, investing, or allocating capital in Web3, this episode is for you.

Key Learnings (With Timestamps)

00:00 – The Big Opportunity

• Insurance is a multi-trillion dollar industry.

• Crypto still has very few serious providers.

02:46 – What Nexus Mutual Actually Is

• The first and leading on-chain insurance alternative.

• Think “Lloyd’s of London” but on blockchain.

• Members underwrite risk and earn yield.

04:34 – $6.5B Underwritten & Real Claims Paid

• Over $6.5 billion in notional coverage.

• Tens of millions paid out in claims.

• Real examples during exchange failures.

08:30 – Complex Claims Like Euler

• Why insurance isn’t fully automated.

• Handling exploits where funds are later recovered.

• Preventing double payouts.

12:04 – 2026: The Year of Vaults

• Institutional demand for DeFi yield.

• Embedded insurance inside vaults.

• Reducing friction for LPs.

15:04 – Scaling Capacity

• Plans for regulated structures (Bermuda/Cayman).

• Reinsurance via restaking platforms.

• Building second-loss capital layers.

18:28 – Kidnap & Ransom for Crypto Executives

• Triggered by real-world attacks.

• Tailored for crypto whales and founders.

• Pay premiums in ETH, BTC, or stables.

21:44 – Come Before You Get Hacked

• Engage at testnet stage.

• Risk modeling and pricing transparency.

• Creating new cover types based on demand.

Connect with Nexus

About: Founded in 2019, Nexus Mutual is the first crypto insurance alternative. Having covered more than $6.5 billion worth of digital assets while paying out $10s millions in valid claims, Nexus Mutual is the largest and most trusted underwriter for crypto risk. A true pioneer in the space, Nexus Mutual wrote the whitepaper for decentralized insurance alternative solutions. Since then, they have gone on to help thousands of people, protocols and institutions protect their digital assets against smart contract hacks and more. You're Covered with Nexus Mutual

X: @NexusMutual

Website: nexusmutual.io

https://nexusmutual.io/blog

Disclaimer

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What if your ETH could earn more—without taking on wild risks?

In this episode, I chat with Steven Pack, founder of Rock Solid, a fast-growing ETH vault platform. Despite tough market conditions, they’ve hit 25M in TVL with organic growth—no token incentives or mercenary capital. We dive deep into the world of liquid staking, restaking, Lido V3, new vault products, and how institutions are moving from simple staking into smart, managed DeFi strategies.

If you're in DeFi or TradFi and want to understand where ETH staking and on-chain asset management is heading, this one's for you.

⏱️ Key Learnings + Timestamps

• (01:41) Rock Solid’s growth story — 300+ depositors and 9K+ ETH

• (03:25) Real yields: 2.5% → 8%, now steady around 6%

• (04:15) Delta-neutral strategies & surviving market shocks

• (06:30) Their BD role in expanding Rocket Pool’s reach

• (07:20) Launch of institutional ETH leverage staking vault

• (10:03) Innovation with Lido V3 “ST Vaults” for known node operators

• (12:54) ETHStrat becomes first institutional depositor

• (14:30) What is leverage staking? Explained simply

• (17:20) Why active management beats DIY looping

• (18:21) Thoughts on incentives & tokenomics

• (22:23) Upcoming: Dedicated liquidity staking products

• (26:35) What’s next: Stablecoin vaults & new products

• (31:27) Why vaults are the TCP/IP of on-chain finance

• (33:43) Market outlook: Real assets will win, fluff will fall

• (35:00) Hiring & fundraising updates

Connect with Rocksolid

https://x.com/rocksolidHQ/status/2017266103400161485?s=20

https://rocksolid.network/

https://app.rocksolid.network/

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What powers the infrastructure behind your favorite Web3 protocols? In this episode, I chat with Simon from Keeper Hub—an open-source platform that automates smart contract workflows and monitors wallets. We dive deep into the invisible backbone of crypto: DevOps. From saving 30% in gas fees to building AI-driven automations, Simon shares how Keeper Hub is quietly revolutionizing how developers build in Web3. If you’ve ever overlooked DevOps, this episode will change your mind.

⏱️ Key Takeaways with Timestamps

• [00:41] Simon’s journey from Linux tinkerer to DevOps in crypto

• [03:58] Origin of Keeper Hub from MakerDAO days

• [06:03] What Keeper Hub actually does: automation and monitoring

• [07:37] Real-world savings: 30% gas fee optimization

• [09:14] AI’s impact on the developer landscape

• [13:03] Why DevOps is the invisible hero in Web3

• [17:16] Biggest misconception about DevOps

• [19:03] Workflows in Keeper Hub: "Zapier for Web3"

• [22:15] Spotlight on Tempo and the stablecoin narrative

• [25:00] Could 402X standards replace Stripe?

• [27:35] AI trends to watch in 2026

• [30:33] Why community is key in crypto

• [34:10] Keeper Hub's roadmap and how you can get involved

Connect with KeeperHub

Website: https://keeperhub.com/

Platform: https://app.keeperhub.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeeperHub

X (Twitter): https://x.com/KeeperHubApp

GitHub: https://github.com/techops-services/keeperhub

Discord: https://discord.gg/G2sbPd46Rs

⚠️ Disclaimer

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.

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In this episode, I sit down with Frankie from Plan X Conference to unpack how the best Web3 events are built — not just for hype, but for real decision making and strategic value. We dive into how Plan X came from a place of frustration and turned into an ecosystem that connects founders, advisors, jurisdictions, and capital. Frankie shares insights into audience curation, event formats, global trends, and what truly moves the needle for attendees and organizers today.

Whether you’re a founder planning your next move, a speaker aiming for impact, or an event organizer building something meaningful, this episode will give you a clear and practical playbook.

📌 Key Learnings & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Episode IntroWhy this conversation matters for Web3 builders and event creators.

• 01:25 – Frankie's JourneyHow frustration with disconnected events sparked the idea for Plan X.

• 03:39 – Plan X Format ExplainedMain stage, second stage, 4 exhibition zones, and deal rooms.

• 05:26 – Timing & StrategyWhy Plan X is positioned around Token2049 week.

• 06:28 – North Star MetricsPlan X isn’t about inspiration — it’s about actionable outcomes.

• 08:14 – Themes & TracksProtecting wealth, scaling capital, and diversification.

• 10:07 – What’s Trending NowTokenization, institutional crypto, mobility strategy, and AI’s role.

• 12:10 – Global Regions and MobilityHow different jurisdictions factor into wealth planning.

• 17:50 – What Makes a Successful EventFiltering content by real decision impact.

• 19:05 – Marketing & PartnershipsHow Plan X attracts quality attendees amid an overloaded week.

• 20:06 – Managing Stress & ExecutionTeam, organization, and passion as success drivers.

• 23:30 – Growth VisionFocus on quality over quantity and deliberate expansion.

• 29:29 – Speaker Invitations & PartnershipsHow people can get involved with Plan X.

Connect with PlanX and Frankie

https://planxconf.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/planxconference

info@planxconf.com

⚠️ Disclaimer

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.

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I sit down with João Simoes — a true builder, repeat founder, and one of the sharpest BD minds in Web3. We go deep on his journey from running Portugal’s first Bitcoin mining company to building and exiting a restaking startup and now co‑founding Hyperwave on Hyperliquid. We unpack why Hyperliquid is thriving, what real community‑driven growth looks like, and the problem Hyperwave is solving with standout DeFi vaults and future payment rails. We also dive into market trends, real‑world events shaping crypto, and practical advice for builders in 2026. Honest, real and full of insights.

🔑 Key Learnings & Time Stamps

• 00:00 – Intro & What to Expect
• 01:48 – João’s Origin Story: From Bitcoin Mining to Web3
• 07:20 – Why Hyperliquid Has Succeeded vs. Other Projects
• 12:51 – What Hyperwave Is Building & Why It Matters
• 16:12 – How Hyperwave Vaults Deliver High Stable Yields
• 18:39 – The Power of People, Networks & BD in Crypto
• 25:09 – The Web3 Event Landscape & Community Dynamics
• 31:45 – Vault Mechanics, Token Strategy & Integrations
• 34:38 – João’s 2026 Outlook on Markets & Crypto Trends
• 48:36 – Advice for Builders & Founders in DeFi
• 52:20 – What Hyperwave Is Looking For Now

https://discord.gg/hyperwave

⚠️ Disclaimer

Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.