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Sean Lee is the ex-CEO of Algorand and currently serves as a Senior Advisor for the Crypto Council for Innovation. In this episode, he discusses his experience leading the foundation of a prominent layer one blockchain and the critical importance of a community-driven governance model. We also explore the roles and relationship between innovators and regulators, Asia's distinct advantage, and predictions for the year ahead. Key takeaways: Key takeaways from this episode include: How education and collaboration are essential for both regulators and innovators, as they navigate the complexities of the crypto industry Comparing and contrasting the USA vs. Asia regulatory landscape Asia's progressive framework to fostering greater innovation The future of regulation in a borderless internet 2024 outlook: predictions and challenges

Aptos launched its mainnet in October 2022, raised over $350 million in funding and has a current market cap of almost $3 billion. In this episode, we speak to Avery Ching, the CTO and co-founder of Aptos Labs about his vision of building Aptos as a general-purpose blockchain for the next billion users, its integration with AI, the oncoming wave of blockchain modularity, and the deeper challenges surrounding regulation. We discuss: The real vision of web3 being interoperable Integrating blockchain into the ‘new internet’ and the role of modularity How do we move end users from speculating on crypto to actually interacting with web3 tech? Regulation and leadership in a decentralized world – whose say goes? The convergence of blockchain and AI through Aptos and Microsoft Copilot The role of Asia in Aptos’ international growth

Yat Siu, the founder and chairman of Animoca Brands, delves into the transformative potential of digital property rights and Web3 for reshaping capitalism into a more equitable system. Reflecting on his upbringing in a divided Europe and his extensive experience in the tech industry, Yat shares how these experiences have shaped his understanding of capitalism's evolution and its shortcomings. The episode also explores the technical and societal challenges of Web3 and blockchain technology, including the balance between individualism and collective benefits, and the importance of transparency in promoting ethical behaviour. Yat also builds the case for the necessity for financial literacy and educational initiatives to help people navigate and embrace these emerging technologies.

Host Marissa Trew speaks to Beryl Li, the co-founder of Yield Guild Games – the world’s first and biggest web3 gaming guild that focuses on building community, game discovery and developing vital web3 skills. Starting with Axie Infinity, YGG has expanded its reach to encompass 80 other game titles, attracting a diverse community of gamers, influencers, moderators, and managers. Beryl talks us through the origin and mission behind YGG, being: fostering community, discovering new games, and nurturing Web3 talent. YGG aims to bridge the tech gap in emerging economies by providing access to Web3 gaming and upskilling community members. Beryl also discusses how the web3 gaming space has evolved since 2021 and why 2024 is the year where we'll see big things happen.

Leah Callon-Butler is the director of Emfarsis, a Coindesk columnist and a board member of the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA). Needless to say, her expertise in the web3 gaming space is unparalleled. Following the release of the 2023 BGA Industry Report, we ran through the key findings and what they mean for the road ahead. On this episode, we cover: Key findings from the 2023 BGA industry report Why is everyone so resistant to financialised gaming? What sets the APAC web3 gaming market apart Finding the balance between web2 and web3 Making bets on the year to come

Devon Ferreira is a seasoned marketer, working across global brands like Oakley and Disney, before acting as CMO to major web3 institutions, Avalanche and Immutable. In this interview, he relays the lessons he's learned throughout the course of his web2 + web3 career. He explains why web3 marketing is not fundamentally different to traditional marketing. The criticality of human psychology. Why web3 marketing needs to change. And what brands need to do to strengthen their position as the market recovers.

Born out of the Meta Diem project and the creation of the Move programme language, the Sui blockchain currently boasts over $300m in venture funding with a valuation in excess of $2b since its mainnet launch in May 2023, attracting the eye of many investors, developers and users alike. In this interview, co-founder and CPO of Mysten Labs, Adeniyi Abiodun shares: How Sui overcomes the limitations of first-generation layer one blockchains Why the 'blockchain trilemma' is table stakes and mass adoption requires more than security, scalability and decentralisation Why Adeniyi does not consider other blockchains to be Sui's primary competitors, and who he thinks are The challenge of attracting developers and users at the same time Sui's big bets on gaming ... and more.

With the growing prevalence of fake news and AI-generated images that are capable of deceiving even the most scrutinising eye, how do we discern truth in this digital age? Alejandro Navia, CEO and co-founder of now media, proposes that the answer lies in tokenised media. In this episode, Alejandro outlines how blockchain technology can be used to verify information, protect creators, and act as the medium through which storytelling is preserved online. Beyond the tech, this conversation explores wellbeing and spirituality in web3, the plight of the thought leader, and the importance of authenticity in our shared humanity.

On this episode, we are joined by William Falcon, the founder and CEO of Lightning AI – an open-source Python library that provides a high-level interface for popular deep learning framework PyTorch. Described as the "operating system" for AI, Lightning AI has enabled developers to train, deploy, and ship AI products at rapid pace. Throughout this conversation, William shares how his experience in the military, and how academia informs his approach to building and running what he describes as "the Mac of AI". We also delve into the regulatory and ethical challenges that surround the open-source vs. closed AI debate, the risks that come with building a technology in our image, and how we use AI to build a more progressive world.

Meet the brilliant Sterling Crispin, a conceptual artist and software engineer whose work explores  “computational beauty of nature, and our conflicting cultural narratives about the apocalypse”. In this episode, we dig into how Sterling marries these seemingly disparate worlds through his works – across art, code, blockchain, AI and finance – to explore the countless ways our collective futures might unfold.

This episode, we are joined by entrepreneur and philanthropist, Trevor Traina. His latest venture is Kresus – a new crypto wallet “super app" designed to onboard the masses in a "goof proof" way. In this interview, we discuss the role crypto wallets play as the first layer of interaction between people and the blockchain, and how it just might be the way we onboard mainstream users. We also discuss how Trevor's political background influences his outlook on the web3 industry at large, and what needs to happen on the regulatory front to ease this technology's path to mass adoption.

In this episode, we speak to Victoria Weller, the chief of staff at Eleven Labs – a generative voice AI company that promises to transform audio and content creation. An astrophysicist by qualification, Victoria has delved into the world of advanced science, journalism and big data, before stepping into the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Victoria shares the attitudes and mindsets have influenced her approach to work, and how she interprets the opportunities and risks AI presents, the necessary scepticism and what would quell our anxieties.

On this episode, we sit down with Robby Yung, the CEO of Animoca Brands – a game software and VC company that has been pivotal in priming the gaming industry for web3 and what we commonly refer to as 'the metaverse'. In this interview, we explore the principles of digital ownership, web3 and the road to mass adoption, the resistance we encounter along the way, as well as insight into Asia's approach and attitude towards blockchain technology in the long run.