Squads Labs is a core contributor to Squads Protocol, the leading multisig infrastructure on Solana. In addition to helping maintain the protocol, Squads Labs makes the Squads platform, an institutional-grade multisig platform for Solana-based teams. The Squads platform helps web3-native teams manage and secure digital assets on-chain. To learn mor…

Axelar is for Web3 what Stripe is for mobile and internet applications: it works on the back end, connecting various networks into one-click experiences for all users. Come listen to co-founder Sergey Gurbunov on what purpose Axelar plays in an ever-expanding web3 world with various L1 & L2 blockchain ecosystems.…

What an episode! Avery joins us and tells us his story of helping to launch Aptos from the early innovations of Meta's former project, Diem and Libra. This is a technical deep dive into what makes Aptos different from other blockchains, like Ethereum or Solana. We discuss their choice not to slash (negative economic incentives others have used), sh…

Robert, a real OG legend and co-founder of Compound, joins us today on Base Layer for a special show, introducing his new company, Superstate. Superstate is an asset management firm modernizing the infrastructure of investment funds. They offer investment products that benefit from the speed, programmability, and compliance advantages of blockchain…

Austin Federa joined me for a great conversation about what Solana learned over the past year to harden their infrastructure as they see surges in interest in their NFT & DeFi ecosystem, plus how their phone, the Saga, has been doing in the market to redefine how blockchains can not just be software, but hardware running digital asset codebase. Mor…

Built as a minimal extension to existing Ethereum software, OP Mainnet's EVM-equivalent architecture scales your Ethereum apps without surprises. If it works on Ethereum, it works on OP Mainnet at a fraction of the cost. How has Optimism jumped to become the infrastructure for new consumer apps like Farcaster? Hear from Ben in what I am calling a m…

Algorand, a layer one blockchain first brought to market by esteemed cryptographer Silvio Micali, is going through rapid transformation, from the developer language it uses to mechanisms of incentivizing validator work and much more. All of this can be found in more detail here. John, Algorand CTO, joins us to talk through these points and the effe…

In 1908, Henry Ford unveiled the first Model T. In the span of 116 years, we have entered the next phase of the automobile -- car owners getting ownership of their automobile information and data. DIMO is a new company that aims to be empowering rather than confusing or limiting— stating that apps and connected devices should serve people first ins…

Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform that delivers a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to scale digital asset operations securely through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Fireblocks ser…

Rene, the co-founder of Celo joins me for a great conversation about all the happenings there. Recently, Celo has moved to become an L2, so we talk about the why and what that entails. We also discuss their partnership with Opera, a browser touting 500M monthly active users. With this partnership, we also discuss MiniPay, a new initiative to bring …

I had such a great conversation with Luigi, who heads up business development & ecosystem at Ava Labs. We discussed everything from the initial design of Avalanche to the growth of Evergreen subnets, which could lead to companies like JP Morgan, Citi, and others directly connecting on the blockchain. We also discussed their work in Gaming, with upc…

What a show! Illia, co-founder of Near and CEO of Near Foundation joins us to talk about massive shifts in the way we think about blockchains. From their new Blockchain Operating System to FastAuth and more, we discuss in-depth about the new user experience coming to digital assets - taking away the backend complexities of blockchains from the ever…

Asta Li, co-founder at Privy, joins me for a fantastic talk about the movement happening in digital assets, focused on building delightful consumer-centric products. Privy is the easiest way for developers to onboard all users to web3, regardless of whether they already have a wallet, across mobile and desktop. At Privy, the team spends a lot of ti…

SKALE is a limitlessly scalable, fast, on-demand blockchain network with zero gas fees, allowing quick deployment of interoperable EVM-compatible chains without compromising security or decentralization. SKALE is a fully decentralized, open-source, community-owned network. Listen to CEO Jack O'Holleran talk about their work and their 2024 vision to…

What a show! Marc, the CEO of Polygon Labs, joins me to break down all the new elements of Polygon 2.0 and how they aim to build an empire in the blockchain industry. You'll learn about many new pieces to the puzzle, including CDK, zkEVM, Miden, validiums, and much more. Here, you can learn about Polygon 2.0, from vision to design.…

Immutable is a global leader in gaming on a mission to bring digital ownership to every player by making it safe and easy to build great web3 games. The Immutable Group consists of the Immutable Platform, the preferred developer platform for building & scaling web3 games on Ethereum, and Immutable Games, a global leader in web3 game development and…

In 2022, storms worldwide caused more than 130 billion U.S. dollars in damage. Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world USD 8 trillion in 2023. We are starting to see demand for insurance against these events outpace supply. The reinsurance market was valued at $560 billion as of 2022. A solution is needed to meet these new demands with new source…

What an episode! Evan Cheng, formerly working on Meta's Diem and digital asset infrastructure, is now Co-Founder of Mysten Labs, which has brought to the market Sui, an L1 blockchain. Evan sheds light on key differences in the architecture and design of Sui vs. Ethereum and other blockchains. What is an account vs. an object? Why is that important …

Sreeran Kannan, Founder of Eigenlayer, is an assistant professor at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he runs the information theory lab focussing on information theory and its applications in communication networks, machine learning, and blockchain systems. He was a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, and a v…

“If Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp were built with XMTP, everyone could use their preferred app. You could use Messenger to message your dad on WhatsApp and to message your friend on Telegram. And one day, if you all decide to use the same app, you could do so seamlessly with all your messages and contacts available in your interoperable inboxes…

Welcome to our latest episode featuring the incredible Megan Knab, Founder & CEO of Franklin Payroll. We touched on why web3 is so important, why teams are choosing to pay their employees in crypto, how to harness web3, and the macro benefits crypto to have on the society. Franlin Payroll: https://hellofranklin.co 🎥 Built on Web3 - Youtube Channel …

Join me for a fantastic conversation with Megan Knab, co-founder of Franklin. The company was launched in 2022 to help Web3 founders manage their teams better. Franklin facilitates teams to be paid in USD, crypto, or a mix of both. For companies based in the US, Franklin manages the required tax compliance so that builders can focus on building. Th…

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring the amazing Shannon Wells, the Head of Ecosystem Growth at Livepeer. We talked all things crypto regulation and why it should give us pause, decentralized video infrastructure, and some pretty cool decentralized social media platforms like Lens Protocol. Shannon dropped some serious knowledge on why w…

On this episode, we chat with Matt Bilfield and Josh Baro from Blockchain Creative Labs, a Fox Entertainment web3 subsidiary. In this fascinating discussion, Matt and Josh share their insights on how web3 is transforming the way media companies build relationships with their viewers. From creating new revenue streams to providing more personalized …

On this episode, we interviewed Dele Atanda, the founder of MetaMe, a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the way we think about personal data ownership and artificial intelligence. During the conversation, Dele shared his insights on a wide range of web3 topics, including the fundamental principles of web3 technology, the importance of data…

On this episode, we interview Omer Amsel, the Head of Web3 at Fireblocks. In this engaging and insightful conversation, Omer shares his personal journey into the world of web3 and provides a detailed overview of Fireblocks, a leading platform for secure and compliant digital asset management. With years of experience interviewing hundreds of brands…

Bacalhau is a project built by Protocol Labs that allows for fast, cost efficient, and secure computation by running jobs where the data is generated and stored. Their technology enables researchers and scientists to engage in the up and coming DeSci (decentralized science). This new approach to research and science is changing the way institutions…

Console.xyz is building the best group chat app using web3 native technologies. Chris is the co-founder of Console, a web3 chat-focused platform. In this episode, he tells us about the importance of web3 communities and what is going to take to bring in the next wave of people into web3. Chapters 0:00 - Built on Web3 Podcast Intro 0:47 - Web3 is ha…

This clip is from our Full interview with Evin McMullen found here: YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv9Jp4odg74&t=2664s Pod: https://builtonweb3.xyz/episodes/the-case-for-an-off-chain-internet-w-evin-mcmullen-founder-disco-xyz NFTs are great for some things, but negative reputation is NOT one of them. Evin McMullen, founder of Disco.xyz, has bu…

Evin McMullen, web3 founder, is an endless source of inspiration and knowledge in web3. Her company, Disco.xyz, is spearheading the techcnology we need in order to have sovereignty of our own personal data. This interview was a great conversation around what disco does, what the future of web3 is, how web3 can build a better future and much much mo…

Happy 2023! The show will be rolling out some phenomenal founders who are building, yes, in this "winter" or bear market...whatever you want to call it. Innovation is still happening! Evan, the CEO, and founder at Mintify, joins us to discuss how they have been building one of the best platforms to discover, analyze and trade NFT economies with a s…

Web3 for music artists is really really interesting. Doug Pickett (@TheDFreshMaker) is a web3 music consultant. He helps music artists harness web3 for their business. It's really inspiring to see how web3 can bring artists closer to their fans, allow fans more ways to support artists, and even participate in metaverse concerts! Doug is a member of…

Physical NFTs are coming to take over the world soon... NFTs aren't just jpegs, they can be physical as well. In a 5-10 years most things that we buy will somehow be tied to a blockchain so you can bring your physical items into the metaverse. Cameron Robertson created Kong.Cash, Kong.Land and together they're helping bridge the gap between the phy…

George Beall is a web3 DAO expert. He is the head of business operations at Commonwealth.im. We have a seriously awesome chat about the future of work and how DAOs are already starting to provide a new income stream for freelancers, employees, and consultants alike. #web3 #DAO #DAOs #decentralized 🎥 Built on Web3 - Youtube Channel 🎥 https://www.you…

Web3 Use Cases are the best way to see what is possible in web3. Corey Nocco is the founder of web3 project Superf3st a decentralized music festival. Check out their community here: https://www.superf3st.xyz #web3 #founder #dao #nft 🎥 Built on Web3 - Youtube Channel 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@builtonweb3 🎙 Built on Web3 - Podcast Show 🎙 https://bui…

Web3 Content Creator @Gabrielle Judge chats with us about web2 vs web3, what are DAOs, what is Web3, how to get a job in web3 and so much more. She's a true inspiration, helping her community members navigate their careers in tech. #web3 #womeninbusiness #crypto More Information on Gabrielle: https://linktr.ee/gabrielle_judge 🎥 Built on Web3 - Yout…

Join us for a great show with Josh Katz, founder of YellowHeart, which aims to we harness Web3 to revitalize ticketing, and empower fans, artists, and sports teams. Utilizing the latest and greatest in Web3 technology, our team of industry experts works with you to build long-lasting and engaged fan communities, collect revenue on secondary sales o…

Isaac is a web3 founder. His company, Agave.gg, built an analytics engine for web3 game developers. This is one of my favorite web3 business models to date...If you're a game studio, his company knows more about your game than you do. 🤯 #web3 #gaming #nft 👾 Agave 👾 https://agave.gg 🎥 Built on Web3 - Youtube Channel 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@builto…

It's good to be back after a few months' hiatus! It's been busy on our side, but many new shows and content are coming out soon! Today we start with Amir and Craig from SuperMojo, a new investment from our early-stage fund that, at its core, is a financing platform designed to make digital assets more accessible for users. The platform facilitates …

Web3 company Connecting Roads brings VIP experiences to you via their NFT. With a background in hospitality and music festival management, Dylan and Mo create AR, IRL, transformative experience that you can only access if you have the right NFT. On this episode we talk about Women in Web3 brunch at Art Basel, Community run music festival Superf3st,…

Ocean Protocol is a Web3 project that is creating the Data Economy. We will all start collecting and selling our own personal data, allowing everyone to earn money. Sort of like a universal basic income; all from selling data 🤔 🌊 Ocean Protocol 🎥 Built on Web3 - Youtube Channel 🎥 🎙 Built on Web3 - Podcast Show 🎙 🐥 Produced by Devscale 🐥…

Web3 is enabling so many opportunities for freelancers. RedCrystalDragon earns 100% of her income by working inside of DAOs. She is a graphic designer that produces POAPs for BanklessDao and is running some cool NFT projects on the side.By Devscale

Disco.xyz is a web3 company creating your 🎒 Data Backpack 🎒 for the Metaverse. So...what does that mean?? With Disco, you’ll be able to own your own identity and reflect yourself in the exact way you want, with maximum consent. In other words, only allowing companies to see your data with your permission in the metaverse. It’s like going to a bar i…

Social Media is about to completely flip on its' head because of Web3. DeSo (Decentralized Social) is a layer1 blockchain built specifically for social media apps. There are some creators already earning $100k/year with only 20k followers.... That may sound confusing, but it's totally game-changing. Developers can build apps on DeSo (there's alread…

Thomas and I deep dive into the web3 project Royal.io -- When artists make music today, there are so many layers of middlemen that take a cut of their royalties...leaving very little to the artist themselves. Utilizing NFts and smart contracts, Royal.io create a platform for artists to drop their songs as NFTs to their fans. As a fan, you can purch…

NFTs are going to take over our lives in a few years. Being able to prove ownership of a digital asset has never been possible until now. This was an awesome discussion with Dan Lowe from Metadigm.io taking about how they’re bringing retail stores into web3. #web3 #crypto #nft #nftsBy Devscale

Thomas and I are #web3 enthusiasts trying to understand how this new technology will impact all of our lives. We love learning about new projects people are building in web3...it's an endless rabbit hole with so much to learn! This is the first episode where Sean and Thomas pick a web3 project and ask each other questions to help understand it bett…

Web3 is going to change so many industries and create so many new business models. On this episode we explore how web3 is impacting the film and entertainment industry. We interview the founder of KinoApp.xyz and chat about how fans can become part owners in the creation of movies, and television. It's a really cool web3 use case for film and a loo…

You don't need a degree to be in web3. That has a nice ring to it :) On this episode we get a glimpse into Ian and Jack's journey as Web3 software developers. They both learned how to build web3 apps while in school and decided to pursue this as a career full-time. There are so so many different paths you can take into Web3; both technical and non-…

We are so excited to have Rachel and Giel, the co-founders of GoodGhosting, on with us for the show. A part of the Endeavor portfolio, GoodGhosting helps users to make saving easy, fun, and rewarding. They create social savings games that use blockchain technology to reward dedicated savers. They are about improving users' financial habits by helpi…