Blockhash: Exploring The Blockchain

For episode 426, Co-founder Danny Chong joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Tranchess, a decentralized yield-enhancing asset tracker and management protocol that offers Ethereum validating. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:35 | Who is Danny Chong? 6:59 | Origins of Tranchess 9:32 | Yield Enhancing Asset Tracker 10:21 | Chess Token 12:30 | Tranchess examples 13:00 | How to stake with Tranchess 15:15 | Best DeFi swaps 16:17 | Tranchess community 17:23 | Tranchess 2025 roadmap 20:28 | Tranchess 3rd party audit

For episode 425, CEO Albert Castellana Lluís joins Brandon Zemp to explore GenLayer and how they are building AI-powered smart contracts on blockchain. GenLayer’s AI-powered smart contracts can use large language models and access the Internet to make more complex decisions in a highly decentralized manner. Albert Castellana has been actively involved in the crypto industry since 2013. He co-founded and led several of the world’s largest crypto ecosystems, including RadixDLT, BadgerDAO, http://NEM.io, and StakeHound. During his involvement, Albert’s crypto projects reached north of $25B in total market cap. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:15 | Who is Albert Castellana? 2:53 | Story behind GenLayer 6:06 | Why are AI-powered smart contracts important? 8:16 | Examples & Use-cases 10:43 | What LLMs are behind GenLayer? 16:24 | AI and Blockchain 23:42 | How can developers start building on GenLayer? 25:15 | Will AI replace developers? 28:54 | GenLayer roadmap for 2025

For episode 424, initial contributor Brendon Sedo joins Brandon Zemp to uncover the future of BitcoinFi and building smart contracts on top of Bitcoin’s network through Core DAO. Brendon Sedo, a serial entrepreneur and Bitcoin enthusiast, is known for his founding role at Joist and as a CEO who led the company to process over 1 billion in construction payments annually. As an initial contributor to Core Chain, he brings a unique blend of Web2 and Web3 experience, driven by a commitment to real utility and a global citizen's mindset ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 2:07 | Who is Brendon Sedo? 9:06 | What is Core DAO? 13:21 | Ethereum Mining Story 15:32 | Core miner incentivization 18:20 | Core for Developers 21:34 | Core DAO use-cases 22:59 | Gaming on Core Chain 24:36 | What is BitcoinFi? 28:05 | Roadmap for Core DAO 31:11 | Core DAO Website & Social Media

For episode 423, Co-founder Benjamin Brandall explains what Decent Land is and they are building tools to unify and liberate your on-chain data. Decent Land believes in radical composability for web3. The future is multichain but a multitude of walled gardens is no improvement to the web2 models we're trying to escape. The ultimate outcome for the new age of the web is a pool of easily accessible, sampleable and remixable data that can power permanent applications without sacrificing UX. Some existing Decent Protocols that we discuss in the episode include WeaveVM, Molecular Execution Machine, Namespace and Ark Protocol. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:56 | Who is Benjamin Brandall? 8:40 | What is Decent Land? 9:53 | WeaveVM and Molecular Execution Machine 12:10 | Consequences of inadequate blockchain storage 14:00 | Can all blockchain data truly be decentralized? 18:15 | Which blockchain handles on-chain storage the best? 20:03 | Decent Land roadmap 21:57 | Decent Land Website & Social Media

For episode 422, Co-founder & CTO André Francisco talks about UpLink and how they are are building a decentralized telco network. UpLink is an ecosystem that empowers and incentivizes people to develop a farther, faster, and cheaper network. In return, Uplinkers are rewarded with ULX tokens, support the rapidly growing IoT market, and unlock new business opportunities. UpLink is designed to address the complexities of contemporary network connectivity not by replacing existing solutions but by creating a self-sustained and infinitely scalable system that decentralizes both operational responsibilities and financial incentives across a broad spectrum of participants. It follows the principles of decentralized Wireless, or DeWi. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:10 | Who is André Francisco? 5:06 | What is DeWi? 14:52 | DeWi and 5G connectivity 15:17 | How does UpLink work? 19:52 | Registering your Router with UpLink 20:45 | Where to join the UpLink network 21:11 | UpLink roadmap 22:53 | UpLink global

For episode 421, CEO Serhii Kravchenko joins Brandon Zemp to discuss DeXe, an AI launchpad for creating and governing DAOs & Memecoins with a TVL of over $480 million. Serhii Kravchenko is a seasoned technology enthusiast and entrepreneur with a robust background in IT management and business administration. His early fascination with technology laid the foundation for his future in the tech industry. Since 2017, he has been deeply involved in the world of cryptocurrency, driven by the potential of decentralization and transparency in financial and governance systems and information exchange. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:56 | Who is Serhii Kravchenko? 6:14 | What are DAOs? 17:55 | What is DeXe Protocol? 22:23 | DeXe projects & use-cases 26:06 | 3rd party audits of DeXe 27:33 | DeXe website & social media 28:38 | DeXe community

For episode 420, Co-founder & CEO Jesse Beller joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Terrace, an all-in-one trading terminal and portfolio management system built for everyone. Terrace is a regulatory-compliant infrastructure layer and terminal that enables institutions to access Digital Assets. Terrace offers access to a security-verified selection of centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges and pools, and OTC desks across multiple blockchain networks with seamless money-movement through both a set of APIs and a user interface. Terrace abstracts away the complexity of engaging with dozens of venues across multiple blockchains so investors can focus on investing. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:02 | Who is Jesse Beller? 3:15 | Why did you start Terrace? 4:30 | What makes Terrace unique? 9:34 | What can you trade on Terrace? 11:11 | Trading tools on Terrace 12:16 | Professional traders on Terrace 13:40 | Fiat On & Off ramps 14:31 | Security of funds on Terrace 16:10 | Staking Crypto on Terrace

For episode 419, Founder Mayur Relekar joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the Arcana Network and how they are building a modular L1. Arcana Network is building a modular L1 to power chain abstraction and intents, helping developers significantly improve user experience in Web3. Since 2021, they’ve introduced three groundbreaking products. Auth SDK (a decentralized social login to generate non-custodial Wallets), Arcana Gasless (based on ERC-4337 Account Abstraction and enables developers to sponsor gas fees for users) and SendIt (a consumer app that redefines crypto payments by allowing users to send crypto to an email address). ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:27 | Who is Mayur Relekar? 4:22 | Crypto in India 7:12 | Arcana Network 11:22 | What is Chain Abstraction? 20:05 | Apps, Wallets and Integrations 24:35 | Chain Abstraction launch date 25:33 | Use-cases 28:39 | Arcana Token 30:16 | Backers & Investors in Arcana Network 31:28 | Arcana 2024 Roadmap 36:28 | Arcana Website & Social Media

Are you looking to get into Crypto Derivatives trading? Are you interested in Copy Trading? Then this is the interview you’ve been looking for! For episode 418, Branding & PR Manager Jamie Elkaleh joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Bitget and what makes them the top derivates exchange in the world. Bitget currently serves more than 8 million users across 60 countries worldwide. Since June 2019, the platform has become one of the largest crypto copy trading and derivatives exchanges globally, with the latest round of financing launching the company into a multi-billion dollar valuation. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:39 | Who is Jamie Elkaleh? 5:10 | Bitget vs. Bitget Wallet 6:55 | What is Copy Trading? 7:50 | What’s unique about Bitget Wallet? 10:12 | Which regions can use Bitget? 10:33 | DeFi in Bitget Wallet 11:08 | Trading tools in Bitget Wallet 11:59 | Download on iOS and Google Play 13:17 | How to become a Copy Trader on Bitget 14:20 | Crypto Market in 2024 17:21 | Bitget Roadmap in 2024 18:28 | B

Curious about restaking your ETH? Want to earn rewards while doing so? Introducing, YieldNest! For episode 417, Co-founder and CEO Amadeo Brands explains how YieldNest works and the benefits of restaking your ETH on YieldNest. YieldNest delivers an easy solution for ETH holders to natively restake their ETH into EigenLayer and earn rewards while maintaining liquidity. Restaking with YieldNest is totally liquid due to the use of Native Liquid Restaking Tokens (nLRTs) and Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs) representing their restaked, yield-generating ETH or ERC20 tokens. YieldNest simplifies restaking by offering intuitive, risk-adjusted strategies, making it accessible to both novice and experienced users. YieldNest also provides safety by offering one-click due diligence on target projects to support with Proof of Stake, mitigating financial risks such as slashing. YieldNest employs a risk management system built and operated by LlamaRisk, an independent team of experts in risk and research. ⏳ Timestamps:

For episode 416, CEO Sarun Vichayabhai dives into what they are offering with Playbux. Positioning itself as the pinnacle of an entertaining Web3 platform, Playbux seamlessly integrates e-commerce, blockchain technology and virtual communities. With an expansive array of services such as Shop to Earn, Walk to Earn, Watch to Earn, and Play to Earn, Playbux is dedicated to facilitating user earnings through its innovative affiliate and marketing programs. Initially established on the BNB chain with support from Binance Labs, Playbux is committed to expanding its reach by embracing additional blockchain networks in the near future. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:09 | Living in Thailand 2:21 | Who is Sarun Vichayabhai? 12:26 | What is Playbux? 15:27 | Ecommerce on Playbux 16:51 | Playbux Metaverse 19:33 | Playbux and AI 22:23 | AI in Ecommerce 27:06 | Data privacy on Playbux 29:45 | Playbux Partners & Investors 32:44 | State of Crypto in 2024 35:07 | User interface issues in Web3 38:47 | Playbux avail

The stories that move us the most are often those of failure and success. Having overcame great odds, Andrew Spira is one of those amazing success stories! For episode 415, Andrew Spira discusses how he built a $10 million real estate portfolio and became a mentor/coach for others. He is the CEO and Founder of Skyecap. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:15 | Who is Andrew Spira? 3:13 | How ADVERSITY drives SUCCESS 5:21 | Power of MENTORSHIP 5:52 | First Business Endeavor 7:06 | How did you learn about REAL ESTATE? 9:30 | Andrew’s WEALTH Building Strategies 11:18 | Reputation Management Company 13:13 | Andrew Spira and Philanthropy 13:36 | Supporting Men’s Mental Health 15:02 | Importance of DAILY ROUTINES 16:06 | Advice for YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS 17:08 | A.I. is the next BIG opportunity 18:12 | What’s next for Andrew Spira? 18:36 | Andrew Spira Website & Socials

Wanted to build on a blockchain network that’s developer friendly and more efficient? Then you need to learn about the Pontem Network! On episode 414 of the BlockHash Podcast, Alejo Pinto joins Brandon Zemp to discuss how they have created a product development studio building products with Move on Aptos and other L1s. Pontem Network is a product development studio focused on building decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure within the crypto ecosystem. Leveraging the power of Move, a secure programming language, Pontem Network partners with Aptos to create scalable and user-friendly crypto products. The network's offerings include tools like the Pontem Wallet, Liquidswap DEX, and other dApps that enhance Web3 adoption and interoperability across multiple blockchains, making it a key player in the evolution of decentralized finance. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:54 | Who is Alejo? 6:40 | The Pontem Network 8:16 | What is Lumio? 12:43 | Move vs. Solidity 17:10 | Pontem Network Product

Do you every wish Crypto trading could be simpler? Do you wish you could follow the strategies of well-established traders? Now you can! For episode 413 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder and CFO Rafay Gadit joins Brandon Zemp to explain their social trading platform Zignaly. Zignaly is a social trading platform focused on crypto, allowing users to leverage the expertise of professional traders. By offering a profit-sharing model, Zignaly enables investors to automatically replicate the trading strategies of top crypto traders without any upfront costs. The platform is designed for both novice and experienced traders, providing a low-barrier entry into the world of crypto trading with no minimum investments. Zignaly ensures secure fund management through its partnership with Binance, making it a trusted platform for crypto enthusiasts. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:04 | Who is Rafay? 5:54 | What is ZIGCHAIN? 8:06 | DECENTRALIZING Wealth Generation 9:34 | ZIG Token Tokenomics Update 11:37 | ZIG Stak

Are you a busy professional trying to learn and invest in Crypto? It’s a difficult thing to manage on your own! But with Dr. Daniel’s Crypto Investing Program, you’re in good hands. On episode 412 of the BlockHash Podcast, Dr. Daniel joins me to explore his Crypto Investing Program and how he’s making crypto investing easier for busy professionals such as lawyers, doctors and entrepreneurs. Dr. Daniel is an advocate for financial freedom and passive income who is passionate about removing the barriers to entry from crypto investing. As a dentist himself, his approach is tailored specifically to the needs of busy parents and professionals - allowing them to step into new investments with confidence and understanding. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:03 | Who is DR. DANIEL? 7:02 | Inspiration behind the CRYPTO INVESTING PROGRAM 10:48 | What is BULL RUN INVESTING? 15:01 | INVESTING for Busy Professionals 18:21 | How much time should you INVEST into CRYPTO EDUCATION? 24:02 | Which CRYPTOs will be BIG in 2

On episode 411 of the BlockHash Podcast, Head of Developer Relationships and Partnerships Yogesh Pulivarthi joins Brandon Zemp to explain what makes Owlto Finance an intent-centric interoperability protocol. Owlto Finance is forging ahead with its visionary mission of “Bridging the World with AI Agents”. This ambitious vision has been matched by equally impressive achievements, as the platform enables users to transfer assets across 45+ blockchains with over 2M+ users in 200+ countries and regions. Yogesh is a CPA and an MBA student from Yale University. Prior to Owlto, he has over 5yrs of work experience ranging from core finance at Dell Technologies to entrepreneuring a restaurant and event management business. At Yale, he focused his study on blockchain and food sustainability. At Owlto Finance, he oversees dev relationships and strategic partnerships to ensure that they provide seamless and efficient solutions for their users. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:05 | Who is Yogesh? 4:15 | What is Owlt

On episode 410 of the BlockHash Podcast, COO Jeroen Develter joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Persistence Labs and how they are helping facilitate DeFi on Bitcoin. He is a seasoned professional in both finance and tech start-up environments. With a decade of international experience in consulting, management, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Jeroen excels at analyzing complex business cases, establishing streamlined operations, and creating scalable processes. He is skilled in managing teams of various sizes and leading projects from conception to completion. Jeroen has been with Persistence Labs for over three years, overseeing all product and engineering efforts. He is deeply passionate about enhancing BTCfi adoption and using intents to develop scalable, fast, secure, and user-friendly solutions. His work at Persistence Labs focuses on addressing the significant challenges of interoperability between Bitcoin Layer 2s. He is also a co-host of the Stacked Podcast, a platform for gaining knowledge about

On episode 409 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder & CEO Adam Silver joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the growing trend of renewable energy investing and how they are bringing it on-chain with Plural Energy. Plural Energy is a blockchain-based investing platform created to tap into new sources of capital for the clean energy transition. Before founding Plural, Adam led a product team at ServiceNow focused on finance automation, provided digital transformation advice to industrial clients at Deloitte Consulting, and served as an advisor and investor, helping new ventures through their seed and Series A funding rounds. Outside of his work with Plural, Adam enjoys mountain biking on the trails around the Bay Area, spending time with his dog Buddy, and cheering on Arsenal during their matches. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:01 | Who is Adam Silver? 3:37 | Public Entrepreneurship vs. Social Entrepreneurship 4:27 | What was your first experience with Blockchain? 10:21 | Should people invest more in renew

On episode 408 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder & CTO Nikolay Denisenko joins Brandon Zemp to uncover Brighty App and how they are revolutionizing digital banking with Web3. Nikolay Denisenko is a seasoned IT executive and the Co-Founder and CTO of Brighty app, a revolutionary neo-digital bank. He has over a decade of expertise in the financial business and has shown an unshakable commitment to innovation and excellence. For nearly four years, Nikolay worked as the Lead Backend Engineer at Revolut. During his stay, Nikolay was instrumental in Revolut's spectacular rise to the status of a major fintech establishment, contributing to developing the company's most profitable product division, Revolut Business. Then he went on to replicate that success by leading Fintech unicorns. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 407 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder Sanjay Goyal and General Manager Mohamed Al-Khuraijy join Brandon Zemp to discuss how Estater is evolving the real estate landscape in the KSA region. With over 15 years of experience in real estate market research and advisory, Sanjay Goyal has a broad expertise spanning the GCC region, India, and North Africa. He began his journey with an engineering degree and an MBA in Finance, launching his real estate advisory business in India in 2004 and extending its reach to the GCC in 2008. Throughout his career, Sanjay has authored over 500 real estate studies, covering key areas such as Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Libya, and Egypt. With a rich history in managing various business sectors, Mohamed's experience includes key roles in hospitality and real estate. He has also effectively managed international and VC-backed start-ups. His insights into KSA's real estate and expertise in data analysis mark him as a seasoned professional in dynam