Catherine (Space and Time) breaks down why blockchains alone can’t power complex apps—and how a verifiable, decentralized database with ZK proofs closes the gap for enterprises, devs, and AI agents. We cover: what SxT is, how its patented ZK approach offloads compute to a single node and proves correctness on-chain, why institutional adoption is sticky, and marketing tactics that actually work in Web3 (what to outsource vs keep in-house). She also shares the Indonesia education rollout (UGM + Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison/IOH), token-powered payments, and what she’d do with unlimited community budget.

Key timestamps (YouTube format)

[00:00:00] Opening clip: From “future of money” to “verifiable data for smart contracts”

[00:01:00] Live at Token2049: who Catherine is and what we cover

[00:02:00] Origin story: joining Space and Time to solve crypto’s database gap

[00:03:00] Mission: empower devs/enterprises/AI agents with verifiable data

[00:04:00] Why chains ≠ databases: limits, complexity, and enterprise SLAs

[00:05:00] The core innovation: patented ZK proofs for database compute

[00:05:45] How it works (plain English): single-node compute, on-chain verification

[00:06:30] Catherine’s background: technical marketing roots → Web3

[00:07:00] Founder tip: what to outsource vs keep internal (PR, events, community)

[00:08:00] Campaigns that win: enterprise/institutional stories beat gimmicks

[00:09:00] Example: Microsoft Fabric integration momentum

[00:10:00] Listening to the market: community as your feedback engine

[00:11:00] Indonesia rollout: IOH partnership and 100k+ students onboarding

[00:12:00] UGM framework: verifiable diplomas/records; SXT as payment rail

[00:13:00] Longevity question: decentralization and community node operators

[00:15:00] If starting today: what they’d build vs leverage in the ecosystem

[00:16:00] Why institutional demand is slow but sticky (and good for cycles)

[00:17:00] Competing for attention vs building fundamentals and partnerships

[00:18:00] What Space and Time needs now: builders to ship with verifiable data

[00:19:00] Who they admire: Chainlink’s dual GTM (community + enterprise)

[00:20:00] Unlimited budget thought experiment: country leads and community depth

[00:20:45] Advice to community managers: shared values, inclusion, tight feedback loops

[00:21:30] Close: links, how to try SxT, and why this matters for Web3 builders

Connect

https://www.spaceandtime.io/

https://twitter.com/SpaceandTimeDB

https://discord.gg/spaceandtimeDB

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

https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-and-time-db/

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What if your digital identity could unlock payments, access, and compliance—all without giving up your privacy?

In this episode, I talk to Boris, CEO of Concordium and former co-founder of Copper, one of the biggest institutional custodians in crypto. We dive deep into why Concordium is building a new Layer 1 focused on privacy, programmable payments, stablecoins, and compliance-first infrastructure.

Boris shares insights on the challenges of building for institutional adoption, the critical need for better tooling in Web3, and why he believes Concordium could be the missing link for real-world crypto use cases.

Whether you’re a founder, developer, or curious about blockchain’s next evolution—this one’s for you.

Key Learnings with Timestamps

• [00:01:00] – Boris’s unexpected entry into crypto and founding Copper

• [00:04:00] – Why he joined Concordium and the vision behind it

• [00:06:00] – Why another L1? Solving for real-world adoption, not just innovation

• [00:10:00] – Privacy-preserving compliance: why anonymity doesn't scale

• [00:15:00] – The real reason stablecoins like USDT dominate (and why others don’t)

• [00:21:00] – Who Concordium is built for and what people are using it for today

• [00:27:00] – The biggest technical challenges: making blockchain usable

• [00:30:00] – Real-world institutional use cases: trade finance reimagined

• [00:35:00] – Stablecoins as yield-bearing tools in cross-border trade

• [00:40:00] – What Boris would do differently if starting today

• [00:42:00] – Roadmap: smart payments, identity, and ecosystem growth

• [00:45:00] – Final ask: developers, builders, and ecosystem collaborators wanted
  

Connect

https://www.concordium.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-bohrer-bilowitzki-07a75b75/

https://x.com/ConcordiumNet

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

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In this episode, I sit down with Marvin, the co-founder of Maestro, to dive deep into the shift happening in Bitcoin infrastructure. What started as an experiment in running validators has now evolved into one of the most important platforms building the financial rails for Bitcoin-native institutions.

Marvin shares how Maestro is powering a new kind of decentralized finance—not on Ethereum, but directly on Bitcoin. From providing miners access to real capital to enabling corporations to earn native Bitcoin yield, this episode reveals how Bitcoin is being used far beyond just a store of value. We also discuss open-sourcing Symphony, why Maestro won't ever launch a token, and why Bitcoin collateral is finally being taken seriously by global institutions.

If you're curious about where real-world Bitcoin adoption is heading—this is a must-listen.

⏱️ Key Learnings + Time Stamps:Connect:

• [00:01:00] Marvin’s transition from AI in biotech to running validators in Web3
  

• [00:03:00] How Maestro started and became the top API provider on Cardano
  

• [00:04:00] Why Bitcoin’s role is shifting from store of value to the foundation of a financial system
  

• [00:07:00] The institutional approval of Bitcoin—and why that changes everything
  

• [00:08:00] What Maestro actually solves and why it’s more than just infrastructure
  

• [00:10:00] The Symphony indexer and why Bitcoin needed it
  

• [00:13:00] The launch of Maestro Institutional and the rise of Bitcoin-native yield
  

• [00:15:00] How Maestro works with miners to structure real loans backed by hash power
  

• [00:19:00] Yield Nodes vs Secured Credit—two ways miners can raise capital
  

• [00:26:00] Global trends: why retirement funds are now looking at Bitcoin
  

• [00:31:00] Projects like Meanwhile that are building life insurance powered by Bitcoin
  

• [00:33:00] Why Maestro is staying B2B and never launching a token
  

• [00:35:00] Marvin’s biggest lesson: focus solely on Bitcoin from the beginning
  

• [00:36:00] What’s next: Maestro’s roadmap, partnerships, and Mining Disrupt conference

Connect:

Learn more: https://www.gomaestro.org/

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, we dive deep into the future of AI and decentralized compute with Gaurav from io.net. From building in Linux file systems to scaling GPU infrastructure for global AI workloads, Gaurav shares what it takes to create a high-impact product in today’s Web3 x AI gold rush.

We explore the vision behind io.net—making AI compute more accessible and affordable by decentralizing infrastructure. Gaurav Sharma also opens up about the real challenges of scaling, how their community drives product evolution, and what founders often get wrong when launching AI startups.

If you're a founder, developer, or investor in AI or Web3, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and behind-the-scenes insights from someone who's building at the bleeding edge.

Key Learnings + Timestamps

• [00:01:00] Gaurav’s journey from Linux systems to Web3 and AI

• [00:03:30] The problem with monopolies in AI compute pricing

• [00:05:00] io.net’s vision: Giving power back to builders

• [00:07:00] Decentralized compute vs. traditional hyperscalers

• [00:08:30] Two types of users io.net serves (technical & abstracted)

• [00:10:30] Why agents will thrive in Web3 and how AI agents will need crypto

• [00:12:00] Real-world use cases and who is already using io.net

• [00:14:30] Challenges of building decentralized infra with real utility

• [00:17:00] What most people misunderstand about building AI products

• [00:18:00] Why the compute demand will keep growing – the flywheel effect

• [00:21:30] What Gaurav would do differently if starting io.net today

• [00:24:00] How they ensure GPU quality across a decentralized network

• [00:27:00] Advice for new founders: Start with utility, not just narrative

• [00:30:00] io.net’s 6-month roadmap and product ecosystem vision

• [00:32:00] Call for collaborators, data engineers, and AI sales talent
  

Connect

X: https://x.com/ionet

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ionetofficial

Telegram: https://t.me/io_net

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ionet-official/

Medium: https://medium.com/@ionet

Gaurav Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/searchgauravsharma/?originalSubdomain=th

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What if privacy wasn’t a barrier but the key to blockchain’s mass adoption?

In this episode, I speak with Fahmi Syed, a financial industry veteran turned Web3 leader, now driving innovation at Midnight—a privacy-first blockchain backed by Charles Hoskinson. Fahmi shares how his journey from hedge funds to Parity, then to Midnight, shaped his belief that rational privacy is not just important, but essential for the next wave of blockchain adoption.

We talk about Midnight’s unique dual-token model, why current chains fall short on privacy, and how selective disclosure using zero-knowledge proofs could unlock real-world use cases for enterprises and individuals alike. Whether you’re a builder, investor, or just curious about Web3’s next evolution, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Key Learnings & Timestamps

• 00:45 – Fahmi’s journey from hedge funds to Parity and Midnight

• 02:10 – The two things holding blockchain back: privacy and identity

• 04:00 – Why pseudo-anonymity isn't true privacy

• 05:55 – The rising demand for digital privacy (beyond just finance)

• 07:40 – Real-world risks of transparency in financial trading

• 10:15 – Rational privacy and what Midnight is solving

• 12:00 – Where other privacy chains fell short (Monero, Zcash, etc.)

• 14:15 – Protecting data and metadata on-chain

• 17:00 – How Midnight supports transparency without sacrificing privacy

• 22:10 – Building a blockchain with dual state: public and private

• 24:00 – Midnight’s dual-token model: Knight and Dust explained

• 28:00 – What Web2 gaming taught us about dual currencies

• 33:00 – The Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine explained

• 34:15 – Midnight’s roadmap for the next 6-12 months
  

Connect

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahmi-s-694b5414b/

https://x.com/midnightfdn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/midnight-foundation/https://www.midnight.gd/⁠
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In this episode, I sit down with Sunil Raina, founder of CereBree, a groundbreaking AI + Web3 platform designed to make life’s essential services come to you—proactively. Sunil shares his journey from working at Ferrari and Microsoft to creating CereBree, a “platform for life” that combines blockchain, AI agents, and decentralized data to solve real-world problems.

From personalized AI agents that can book your travel in seconds to systems that detect when your child might be in danger, Sunil paints a future where AI isn’t just reactive—it’s intuitive. We discuss privacy, token economics, and the bold vision behind building a unified data layer that connects everything from jobs to healthcare to education.

Key Learnings

[00:01:00] How Sunil transitioned from corporate consulting to founding CereBree.

[00:04:00] The real-world use cases CereBree solves—from healthcare to hiring.

[00:06:00] How CereBree’s AI agents can shorten job hiring from 8 weeks to 3 minutes.

[00:08:00] The unique hybrid data system “Kymera” and how it protects user privacy.

[00:11:00] The token model (CRX) that powers CereBree’s ecosystem.

[00:13:00] The toughest technical challenges in integrating legacy systems with AI.

[00:15:00] How AI can proactively detect safety risks in children through anomaly detection.

[00:18:00] From smart to intelligent wearables—how AI can take health monitoring to the next level.

[00:22:00] CereBree’s north star metric: real user success stories and time to resolution.

[00:24:00] Using AI to empower autistic individuals through the “Heal” platform.

[00:30:00] The future of personalized travel assistants powered by AI.

[00:34:00] What it takes to build a truly intelligent, human-centered AI platform.

Connect

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

https://x.com/cere_bree?s=21&t=xHWJLqhoD3tu8IHdJJxvnQ

https://t.me/CereBree

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How do you take the chaos of DeFi and turn it into a simple, secure, one-click experience for both retail and institutional users?

In this episode recorded live at Token2049, I talk with Steven Pack, co-founder of RockSolid. Steven’s journey from high-frequency trading to leading product at Mina Protocol to now simplifying DeFi is nothing short of inspiring.

We dive into how RockSolid is helping protocols like Rocket Pool offer real yield through vaults, how they’re solving “DeFi complexity” for institutions, and why decentralization still matters. If you're a builder, founder, investor, or just DeFi-curious — this one is for you.

🧠 Key Learnings with Timestamps:

• [00:01:00] Steven’s origin story: From HFT and Web2 to full-time crypto.
  

• [00:03:00] What RockSolid does: Simplified DeFi vaults for higher returns.
  

• [00:06:00] How vaults align incentives between protocols and token holders.
  

• [00:08:00] Combatting yield farmers: Build vaults so good people don’t leave.
  

• [00:10:00] Ideal partners for RockSolid: Any protocol or wallet with idle assets.
  

• [00:11:00] Managing risk: How RockSolid mitigates smart contract and strategy risks.
  

• [00:15:00] Institutions are here: The shift in capital flows from retail to institutional.
  

• [00:19:00] Global builder trends: India, Nigeria, and Southeast Asia are rising.
  

• [00:22:00] Looping strategies explained and used in RockSolid vaults.
  

• [00:27:00] Key founder lessons: Product, distribution, and great co-founders matter.
  

• [00:31:00] The roadmap: More vaults, deeper integrations, massive scale.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

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Connect

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpack1/

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

https://rocksolid.network/

https://x.com/rocksolidHQ

Is gold ready for Web3?

In this episode, I chat with Cole from Global Gold, who’s building a decentralized ecosystem for tokenized gold. Cole reveals how the U.S. is fast becoming the center of global gold flows, and why tokenizing U.S.-vaulted gold is the next big move in real-world assets (RWAs). From gold-backed stablecoins to a decentralized gold exchange, Cole breaks down how Global Gold is putting one of humanity’s oldest assets to work on-chain — creating liquidity, yield, and new DeFi opportunities.

If you’ve ever wondered how gold fits into the future of crypto, DeFi, or stablecoins, this is your episode.

• [00:01:00] Cole’s journey from trading crypto to building protocols
  

• [00:02:30] Why now is the perfect time to tokenize U.S. gold
  

• [00:03:45] Global Gold's products: tokenized gold, exchange, and vaults
  

• [00:05:00] Making gold a yield-generating asset in DeFi
  

• [00:06:15] Legal ownership and transparency through serial-numbered bars
  

• [00:07:15] Using Chainlink and custom proof-of-reserve mechanisms
  

• [00:08:30] Institutional-grade infrastructure and Wyoming-based vaults
  

• [00:09:45] How gold in DeFi unlocks lending, staking, and treasury diversification
  

• [00:11:00] Gold vs Bitcoin in bear markets — why it matters
  

• [00:12:00] Basel III: Why banks are allowed to hold gold as tier-1 assets
  

• [00:13:45] The difference between physical vs tokenized gold ownership
  

• [00:14:45] Liquidity, lending, and staking with tokenized gold
  

• [00:16:00] Meme coins as a marketing funnel — Golden’s $30M day-one cap
  

• [00:19:30] Roadmap: Vaults, NFT, Exchange, Lending Protocol
  

• [00:21:00] Key challenges ahead: regulation and hiring top talent
  

• [00:23:00] Raising a seed round and expanding integrations
  

• [00:24:30] The vision: a global commodities exchange on-chain
  

https://globalgold.finance/

https://x.com/GlobalGoldX

https://x.com/GOLDNonchain

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

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⏱️ Key Learnings & TimestampsConnect with Cole and Global Gold
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