Blockhash: Exploring The Blockchain

For episode 506, Brandon Zemp is joined by Chief Growth Officer Jonathan Wan & Smart Contracts Lead Jean Cavallera on the show to discuss LUKSO.Jonathan has been contributing to LUKSO since 2021, leveraging his experience in private equity and capital markets at Neuberger Berman, OMERS, and Ontario Teachers’. With a strong background in strategy and finance, Jonathan is now channeling his expertise to propel LUKSO’s vision as Chief Growth Officer at the Foundation for the New Creative Economies. Since 2021, Jean has led the specification and development of LUKSO’s core smart contract standards, forming the foundation for most products and tools built by the developer community. 

For episode 505, CEO David Materazzi joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Galileo FX and what makes it a superior trading bot.David Materazzi is CEO & Founder of Galileo FX and Orion Software Development Srl. headquartered in Italy with offices in New York and Tokyo. Since 2020, his firm has specialized in developing automated trading software that eliminates the need for constant manual monitoring. The company’s flagship product, Galileo FX, uses advanced algorithms and customizable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and operates 24/7, providing a significant advantage over traditional manual trading. With more than 15 years of executive experience in the equity and currency markets, he previously was responsible for Partner Acquisition at an investment fund in Canada. David uses his forward-thinking approach to create innovative software solutions that make trading simpler, transforming complexity into clarity, challenges into opportunities, and traders into confident investors. He is a recogn

For episode 504, CEO Leslie joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Qubic, A decentralized network where scalability meets AGI, built from the ground up to surpass traditional blockchains.Qubic enables instant finality, feeless transactions, and the fastest smart contracts. Built on Useful Proof of Work (UPoW), it’s the first to integrate artificial neural networks for the future of Artificial General Intelligence.Qubic is fully open source from day one. Every development, every improvement, and every innovation is transparent, accessible, and community-driven. 

For episode 503, Co-founder & CEO Yuriy Sorokin joins Brandon Zemp to discuss 3Commas, a leading platform providing advanced automation tools and infrastructure for crypto trading. Since launching in 2017, Yuriy has driven 3Commas to become a trusted solution for both individual and institutional traders, processing over $450 billion in trades. With a passion for innovation, he has spearheaded the development of scalable, secure, and customizable tools that empower traders to optimize strategies and navigate the evolving crypto landscape. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:49 | Market Opportunity in Spain4:37 | Market Opportunity in LATAM7:43 | Yuriy Sorokin’s backstory9:29 | 3Commas Origins16:52 | Automated Trading with 3Commas24:13 | Future of trading is algorithmic28:29 | 3Commas Bots32:55 | Platforms compatible with 3Commas35:45 | Price of Plans37:48 | Is 3Commas available globally?38:34 | 5 most popular crypto assets to bot trade41:19 | 3Commas Roadmap 

For episode 502, Brandon Zemp is joined by Luke Xie Co-founder & CEO of SatLayer. Before SatLayer, Luke co-founded Press Start Capital, pioneer of the pre-accelerator fellowship, writing first checks into leading projects including aPriori, Primodium, Zerodev, and a first-round investor in Monad.   He co-founded the MIT x Harvard Blockchain Accelerator and BeaverBlock, the MIT crypto alumni community.  Before working in crypto and blockchain, he worked at a variety of startups including Airbnb as well as ones in consumer hardware (largest Kickstarter hardware campaign) and electric vehicles.  Luke is an alumnus of MIT, where he received an SB in finance and entrepreneurship.

For episode 501, Brandon Zemp is joined by Karan Sirdesai CEO & Co-founder of Mira Network, a unified interface to the world of AI language models, providing a seamless way to integrate multiple language models while offering advanced routing, load balancing, and flow management capabilities.

For episode 500, Brandon Zemp is joined by Vlad Kamyshov CEO of EVAA & Inal Kardan Partner at TON Ventures to discuss how EVAA allows users to lend and borrow on top of the TON blockchain.EVAA Protocol is the leading DeFi lending platform on the TON blockchain, enabling direct lending and borrowing without intermediaries. 

For episode 499, Co-founder Charlie Hu joins Brandon Zemp to dive into Bitlayer and how it’s the first Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, built on the BitVM paradigm to scale Bitcoin without compromising its security. Bitlayer delivers Bitcoin equivalent security, trust minimized BTC bridging, EVM compatibility, and unlimited throughput. Innovations such as the Finality Stack, a dedicated verification layer for Bitcoin, and RtEVM, a high performance transaction processing engine, empower secure, scalable, and efficient transaction execution, enabling advanced decentralized applications within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

For episode 498, Founder Burnt Banksy joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Xion, the first walletless L1 blockchain purpose built for consumer adoption. Utilizing protocol-level implementations related to abstracted accounts, signatures, fees, interoperability, and more, XION empowers developers to build secure, intuitive, and seamless user experiences. The project has raised over $36M from top-tier investors including Animoca, Circle, Multicoin, Arrington Capital, Spartan, and more.Three years ago, Burnt Banksy’s act of burning a physical Banksy ignited global discourse on NFTs and Web3, exposing the industry's flaws. The story was covered by leading publications including Bloomberg, CoinDesk, GQ, CoinTelegraph, BBC, CBS, and is often cited as the catalyst of the NFT revolution. Now, through the XION blockchain, founder Burnt Banksy leads a mission to democratize Web3 to the masses, making ownership accessible to all by removing unnecessary barriers and complications through chain abstraction.

For episode 497, Head of Marketing Catherine Daly joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Space and Time, an AI driver web3 data warehouse. SxT replaces blockchain indexing, databases, and API servers with a decentralized solution.Catherine is a senior marketing strategist with a passion for building community around emerging technology. Prior to Space and Time, Catherine managed full-funnel marketing for both startups and established global organizations in the semiconductor industry. She is accomplished in developing data-driven integrated communications strategies to accelerate growth for businesses across Web3 the technology ecosystem.

For episode 496, Founder Chris Nehmy joins Brandon Zemp to discuss their upcoming launch of the $ROCKY coin.Rocky, a mischievous raccoon with a talent for digging up Wall Street’s secrets, is more than just a mascot—he’s a symbol of financial disruption. While the elites hoard wealth, Rocky exposes their tricks and redistributes the knowledge to everyday traders. His mission isn’t just about fighting back—it’s about playing the game on his own terms, turning financial corruption into fuel for the memecoin revolution.Unlike many other memecoins, $ROCKY is built on extensive lore, gamified engagement, and viral community-driven storytelling. The launch will feature interactive elements like Dumpster Hunts and exposés, creating a unique experience that goes beyond simple token speculation. With a transparent launch, there are no VC allocations and no insider presales—just a fair and open opportunity for anyone to join Rocky’s growing movement.The rise of memecoins has shown the power of organic, decentralized co

For episode 495, Co-founder and CTO Jack Xu joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Sign, a company building smarter, more transparent systems for global token distribution and credential verification. Sign’s flagship product TokenTable has risen to be the largest token distribution platform, securing more than $4 billion in airdrops and unlocks, and reaching 40 million users and investors. Its omni-chain attestation protocol, Sign Protocol, is connecting real-world credentials to on-chain addresses and has onboarded governments including Sierra Leone. Jack is an adjunct lecturer of blockchain at University of Southern California. If you are working on using blockchain to improve government efficiency, get in touch!Join the Orange Dynasty:https://x.com/sign https://t.me/orangedynasty

For episode 494, Head of Ecosystem Development & Growth Murphy John joins Brandon Zemp to discuss StorX and how they are shifting the paradigm in data storage.StorX Networks is an Open Source, Trustless, Censorship Resistant Distributed Cloud Storage Network, StorX s unique architecture empowers its users to store their data with absolute privacy and security. Data uploaded on StorX is first encrypted by the user's unique passphrase, split into smaller fragments, then replicated and distributed across autonomous storage nodes spread worldwide. This unique architecture prevents data from being hacked or prone to ransomware. StorX is not only faster but also economical by 70% - 90 % compared to traditional cloud storage.Come be a part of StorX Network by registering at https://storx.tech

For episode 493, Martin DeSouza joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Nimiq and what makes them the world’s most accepted Crypto.Martin is a dynamic business development professional based in Toronto, Canada. With expertise in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and blockchain technology, he has earned a reputation for innovative leadership and strategic vision. His forward-thinking perspective—especially regarding blockchain's potential to revolutionize business and entrepreneurship—makes him a sought-after thought leader in both the business and tech communities.Nimiq is a decentralized payment system built on a unique blockchain. Its financial ecosystem includes a digital currency, fast payments, cheap remittances, and passive income available to everyone. Nimiq’s upgrade to Proof of Stake will support its goal of serving as a sustainable monetary system where individuals are in full control of their own money, can use it globally and use it to achieve financial freedom.

For episode 492, Co-CEO Holger Arians joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Banxa, a global leader in digital payment infrastructure and crypto solutions.Under Holger’s leadership, Banxa has become one of the world’s most compliant and trusted providers of Web3 infrastructure, enabling businesses to expand confidently into the digital asset market.While others try to sell demand that doesn’t yet exist, Banxa is supporting merchants and platforms to meet their payment needs today while simultaneously preparing for future demand across Web2 and Web3 including PSPs, crypto exchanges, wallets, social applications, and much more.Banxa’s expansive payment network also bridges traditional finance and crypto with reliable on- and off-ramp services for users globally.

For episode 491, Co-founder Alex Buelau joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Parfin and the launch of Rayls.Alex Buelau is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology and Product Officer (CPTO) at Parfin. He is a seasoned programmer and blockchain advocate who specializes in creating secure and scalable digital asset infrastructure and has been pivotal in the launch of Rayls, Parfin's EVM-compatible blockchain for traditional financial institutions, which is currently working to provide the privacy solution for Brazil's CBDC, Drex.

For episode 490, Chef Kids joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Pancake Swap and their latest releases as the #1 DEX globally.PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that lets users trade cryptocurrencies and tokens. It's built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). We cover their latest products such as PancakeSwapX, Springboard, Swap Bridge, MEV Guard, Telegram Bots and more. Pancake Swap will also be launching their v4 later this year with new functionality. ⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Pre-Roll0:20 | Introduction1:12 | Who is Chef Kids?3:05 | Pancake Swap Origins5:11 | Pancake Swap Springboard9:19 | Pancake Swap Bridge, MEV Guard & Telegram Bots14:10 | Pancake Swap is the #1 DEX17:57 | Pancake Swap v4 launch21:34 | Mid-Roll22:09 | PancakeSwapX25:50 | Pancake Swap Yield Farming29:00 | Pancake Swap Roadmap31:47 | Pancake Swap website, socials & community

For episode 489, CEO Pavel Matveev joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Wirex, a digital payment platform with a mission to make crypto and traditional currencies equal and accessible to everyone. Pavel Matveev is a seasoned fintech entrepreneur and a firm advocate for the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. In 2014, he co-founded Wirex, a pioneering crypto payments platform designed to simplify the process of buying, storing, and spending digital assets. Under his leadership, Wirex became the first company in the world to launch a crypto-enabled payment card, allowing users to seamlessly spend digital currencies in everyday transactions. Wirex is making fintech simple. Their innovative mobile app and next-gen Wirex card lets you buy, store, exchange and spend a wide variety of conventional and digital currencies quickly and securely, with no hidden fees and zero fuss. You can download the app now on the App Store & Google Play Store to discover a world where every purchase earns you rewards and using your crypto

For episode 488, I’m joined by Andrew Spira, Founder & CEO of Skyecap. He’s an accomplished financial technology entrepreneur and founder with a proven track record of innovation and growth in the SME lending sector. He has pioneered a data-driven approach to revolutionize capital access for Australian small and medium enterprises, rapidly scaling operations to become a leading high-volume lender nationwide.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:16 | Update on Andrew Spira1:53 | Skyecap in 20254:05 | Skyecap funding products5:15 | Funding process & steps6:35 | Skyecap & AI9:34 | Funding requirements11:01 | DeFi for lending12:18 | Future of lending13:30 | Lending economy15:07 | Interest rates15:55 | Andrew Spira’s roadmap for 202519:02 | Contact Skyecap

For episode 487, Co-founder Matt Carr comes on the show to discuss QCI Partners, an investment advisory firm specializing in alternative investments and digital assets. Since 2011, Matt has led the firm alongside Steven Melanson. As Managing Partner and CIO of QCI Capital Management, a digital assets hedge fund, Matt brings over 15 years of experience in derivatives trading and has been active in crypto since 2016. QCI remains optimistic about the growth of options trading in the digital assets space.⏳ Timestamps:0:00 | Introduction1:02 | Who is Matt Carr?3:45 | What is QCI?6:02 | What are Digital Asset Derivatives?8:43 | What are Digital Asset Options?13:50 | Derivatives for points & miles17:09 | Derivatives & Digital Asset Regulations20:20 | Most exciting digital asset niche22:30 | Bitcoin Strategic Reserve25:25 | Future of Precious Metals30:02 | Gen Z & Gen Alpha want Crypto33:50 | Typical QCI clients34:27 | QCI roadmap