Cryptoconomy

Join Mark Kilaghbian as he examines how groundbreaking and innovative technology can change industries, commerce and even governments as we know it. Listen in on the future of finance, tech, crypto as well as exploring other topics like philosophy and cosmology as Mark speaks with Crypto Executives, Influencers, Investors, Entrepreneurs, & Pundits. Honest, Ad-free, & Open minded conversations. Help us by subscribing & sharing!

Decoding Oracles w/ Angus Tookey (CMO @ Chronicle Labs)

In this episode of Mark sits down with Angus, the CMO at Chronicle Labs, to explore the crucial role of oracles in the blockchain ecosystem. As a spinoff from MakerDAO, the creator of DAI, Chronicle Labs is at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure. With extensive experience working with oracles and marketing platforms such as Telos, Angus brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. We delve into his long-standing involvement in the crypto industry, focusing on the technological advancements that drive the space forward. He shares insights into the unique challenges and strategies of marketing in the crypto sector, as well as his experiences as an investor. Angus highlights the importance of oracles in connecting blockchain to real-world data, enabling smart contracts to function effectively and securely. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a crypto marketer, this episode offers valuable perspectives from a seasoned expert. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation with one of the leading minds in crypto marketing and technology.

08-07
49:08

Considerations when Creating Liquidity w/ Mathias Beke (Cofounder @ Kairon Labs)

On this episode, Mark sits down with with Mathias Beke, founder of Kairon Labs, one of the top market makers and liquidity providers in the crypto space. Mathias shares his journey from starting Kairon Labs to becoming a key player in token launches, liquidity, and market making. Discover how Kairon Labs navigates market sentiment, selects projects, and utilizes extensive networks to maintain their edge. We discuss the nuances of choosing meme coins and how Kairon Labs compares to competitors like Keyrock, DWF, GSR, and Wintermute. Mathias highlights what sets Kairon Labs apart, their institutional focus, and the unique offerings they provide to their clients. Learn about the risks and benefits of using a market maker and what it takes to compete at the highest level. Whether you're an investor or a crypto enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice from one of the industry's leading experts. Tune in to get the inside scoop on market making and the future of crypto trading.

07-31
44:35

DeFi but on Bitcoin w/ Peter Watson (CMO @ Velar)

On this episode we explore how Velar is bringing the most exciting parts of Ethereum and Solana DeFi back home to Bitcoin by offering leveraged perps, bridges, farming, and swaps backed by passionate team and an aggressive future roadmap. Hear about how they went from startup to $300m IDO by building through the bear market, and why they chose Stacks over other Bitcoin L2 competitors. www.velar.co https://twitter.com/VelarBTC https://twitter.com/visionsbtc https://twitter.com/Cryptoconomy_

04-17
46:36

Using Web 2.0 to spread Web 3.0 w/ Aram Mughalyan

Learn how to go from zero to one, find your crypto community, and the support the use cases you care about on this episode with Aram Mughalyan. Aram started his career in crypto where many others start their career journey -- Linkedin, quickly amassing a community of tens of thousands of followers on a platform that crypto builders often overlook. Learn how to find your Web 3.0 network, and provide value that keeps them following along. Aram Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arammughalyan/

03-19
44:37

Venture Backing & New Narratives w/ Jasper De Maere (Research @ Outlier Ventures)

In this episode of the cryptoconomy podcast with Jasper De Maere, we take a look at the venture side of the industry and how VC backers are finding new ways to support and fund cryptocurrency startups across chains and around the world. Learn about changing perspectives on Bitcoin De-Fi and the major narratives that will drive the next market cycle.  Outlier ventures twitter: https://twitter.com/OVioHQ Jasper De Maere Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasper-de-maere-169178117/ P.S. If listened to our episode with Hadan from ALEX Labs almost a year ago, you might remember us mentioning PEPE on Bitcoin powered by Stacks. With excitement about Bitcoin L2's & memecoin markets, now it’s come full circle and is trading live on ALEX!  www.pepecoins.io https://app.alexlab.co/swap?fromCurrency=token-wstx&toCurrency=token-wpepe

03-07
40:35

Community Driven Data & Analytics w/ Jim Myers (CTO @ Flipside Crypto)

In this episode of the Cryptoconomy Podcast, we delve into the innovative world of Flipside Crypto, a trailblazer in cryptocurrency analytics and business intelligence. We explore the company's origins, key services, including their proprietary Flipside Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), and their impact on investors and developers across the crypto community. Through discussions on Flipside Crypto's role in advancing market intelligence and community education, we uncover the challenges and future trends in blockchain analytics. Insights into Flipside Crypto's vision for the future of the industry highlight their commitment to enhancing decision-making and fostering an informed blockchain ecosystem. Join us as we unravel the analytics revolution with Flipside Crypto, illuminating their pivotal contribution to the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Website: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/

02-24
38:42

Leading Web 2 Giants into Web 3.0 w/ David Lockie (Web 3.0 Lead @ Automattic)

Today Mark sits down with the Web 3.0 lead of Automattic, the parent company of some of the largest websites in the world (Tumblr, Wordpress, and WooCommerce just to name a few) to discuss how some of the most impactful companies on the planet are approaching blockchain and crypto. Listen in for his personal takes alongside his experience introducing blockchain to the platforms that make up the backbone of Web 2.0 David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlockie/ Automattic Website: https://automattic.com/ Cryptoconomy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cryptoconomy_

01-14
47:40

Cross-Chain DeFi w/ Aaron Kong (Growth & Strategy @ Osmosis)

This dynamic episode dives into a future-state DeFi, with Osmosis. Cryptoconomy talks to Aaron Kong, to unravel the intricacies of the burgeoning DeFi landscape. Aaron shares his thought leadership with Osmosis, as well as his profound insights, shedding light on the innovative advancements and transformative potential ahead in the DeFi sphere. Osmosis is know for its cutting-edge contributions to revolutionizing decentralized exchanges (DEX) and liquidity provision. To date, Osmosis has facilitated over $23B in trading volume, across more than 50 blockchains. Osmosis is also facilitating a seamless asset exchange, yield farming opportunities, and deals with the profound impact of interoperability in the blockchain space. It's a deeper understanding of the intricacies of automated market makers (AMMs), impermanent loss, and the evolving DeFi landscape, all through the lens of Osmosis' innovative solutions. Cryptoconomy takes a look at the challenges, triumphs, and future prospects of DeFi protocols, as Aaron Kong shares his vision for a more inclusive, efficient, and decentralized financial ecosystem. Whether you're an avid enthusiast, an investor, or simply curious about the disruptive potential of DeFi, this episode explores the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. Osmosis Website: https://osmosis.zone/ Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronxkong  Osmosis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/osmosiszone Cryptoconomy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cryptoconomy_

01-03
40:59

Creating Crypto Liquidity w/ Juan David (Founder @ Keyrock)

Today Mark sits down with Juan David, co-founder and Chairman of Keyrock. Juan is a serial entrepreneur and investor who previously founded two startups. Additionally, he has worked on central banking supply models and provided strategic consulting in the banking industry. In early 2015, Juan David developed a keen interest in the digital assets space and decided to draw on his extensive experience in entrepreneurship, quant finance strategy and business development to establish Keyrock in the following year. He is an angel investor with a strong passion for DeFi, Bitcoin and the impact of financial markets on society. Juan on X: @JuanDMendieta Keyrock on X: @KeyrockTrading Juan on LinkedIn: Juan David Mendieta Villegas Keyrock on Linkedin: Keyrock Cryptoconomy on Twitter: @Cryptoconomy_

12-14
38:52

Quantifying & Tokenizing Global Resources w/ Gareth Beesley (CEO @ DComm)

On this episode Cryptoconomy sits down with Gareth Beesley, Founder of DComm to learn more about their mission to tokenizing and democratize global assets and commodities. Learn how their blockchain leverages decentralized networks to verify the data that drives the economy.  Learn how they plan to introduce commodities trading to the blockchain while working with wind, solar, and commodities providers to tokenize their assets for global retail and institutional investors. Official Website: https://dcomm.network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DComm_Official Discord: https://bit.ly/DComm_Discord Telegram Group: https://t.me/+IDOMn-RvBRg5Yzkx Telegram Channel: https://t.me/DComm_Official_Announcements Medium: https://dcomm-official.medium.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dcommblockchain/ Gareth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethbeesley/ Token: https://www.coinstore.com/#/spot/DCMUSDT Cryptoconomy Twitter: @Cryptoconomy_

12-06
43:10

Decentralizing Derivatives w/ Barney Mannerings (CEO @ Vega Protocol)

An incredible financial system built around direct peer-to-peer trading, without any third party access? It’s real and it’s here, with Vega Protocol. Cryptoconomy talks to Vega Protocol and CEO Barney Mannerings about their fully decentralized high performance peer to network trading, the background in building the system and getting it to market, as well as how and when you can take advantage. Vega Website: https://vega.xyz/ Vega Twitter: https://twitter.com/vegaprotocol Barney Twitter: https://twitter.com/barnabee Cryptoconomy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cryptoconomy_

11-16
40:52

Getting Institutions Onchain w/ Akash Mahendra (Director @ Haven1)

Akash Mahendra is Director of the Haven1 Foundation where he leads strategy, operations, and risk management efforts in support of Haven1 — an EVM-compatible L1 blockchain purpose-built to provide a secure environment for on-chain finance. He is also a Portfolio Manager at the digital wealth platform Yield App. Mahendra started his career as a Legal Enforcement Officer at The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, before diving into Web3 full-time. Prior to joining Haven1, Akash served as the Chief Investment Officer at the Web3 investment firm DAO Capital, and the Head of Operations and Strategy at Steady State, an automated DeFi insurance company, where he honed his expertise in blockchain tech and financial portfolio management.  Akash on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Akash_Haven1  Akash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash-mahendra-48541121a Haven1 Site: https://www.haven1.org/ Cryptoconomy Links https://twitter.com/Cryptoconomy_ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptoconomy/

11-09
39:34

Silicon Valley Stories w/ Mahbod Moghadam (Cofounder @ Rap Genius)

Hear the real story of the company Marc Andreessen once called "the most important company he had ever invested in". A behind the scenes look at how a cast of Silicon Valley giants exchanged favors, butted heads, and got Lebron sent to Cleveland. Video referenced: https://youtu.be/IobRTxIE4DQ?si=mIkWWl3A20AUSltH Twitter: @cryptoconomy_

10-12
41:18

Exploring the Legal Landscape w/ Nareg Essaghoolian (Partner @ Decrypted Law)

In this episode, we dive deep into the legal intricacies of crypto with Nareg Essaghoolian, the co-founder of Decrypted Law. Nareg shares his journey into crypto law and sheds light on the significant legal milestones and challenges that have shaped the crypto industry. From a comprehensive overview of global and local regulatory frameworks to the fascinating convergence of smart contracts and legal doctrines, Nareg navigates us through the complex legal waters. The discourse extends to legal risk management in crypto investments, intellectual property considerations in NFTs, and indispensable legal advice for both budding crypto entrepreneurs and everyday users. Nareg also casts a discerning eye on the future, predicting how evolving regulations might impact the crypto space and how innovation can be a linchpin for its growth and acceptance. Join us for a riveting exploration of how law intertwines with the emerging world of cryptocurrencies. Nareg Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nareg-essaghoolian/ Nareg Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaregEsq Decrypted Law: https://www.decryptedlaw.com/ Cryptoconomy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cryptoconomy_

10-09
51:01

Bit-based Circular Economies w/ Haiko Huvenaars (CEO @ Candour.Digital)

Dive into the world of circular sustainable technology with Haiko Huvenaars, the CEO and founder of Candour.Digital, as we explore the company’s mission, how blockchain can enable sustainable economies, and the innovative non-fungible solutions Candour has already placed in international retail stores. Haiko sheds light on the challenges of implementing circular economy practices and reveals the strategies and partnerships that have made the difference. Learn more about the environmental and social impact their solution is already having on the world. Website: https://www.circulaid.io/ Haiko Twitter: https://twitter.com/haikohuvenaars Candour Twitter: https://twitter.com/candour_digital Haiko Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haiko-huvenaars-52b683a3/ Candour Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/candourdigital/ Cryptoconomy Twitter: @Cryptoconomy_

09-27
37:44

Building Loyalty & Community w/ Cyrus Kind (CEO @ ShopX)

In this follow-up episode, we journey deeper into the intricate world of crypto marketing, loyalty, and community building with the CEO of ShopX. We'll recap some of the highlights from our previous conversation, exploring recent innovations, bear market learnings, and the philosophies that shape dedicated founders into lifelong builders. Get firsthand insights into how they landed major partnerships and understand how web 3.0 companies respond to the market. From stakeholder models to the future of NFT's in supply chain & loyalty programs, this episode is packed with the latest insights from the heart of the crypto universe.  Cryptoconomy Twitter: @Cryptoconomy_ ShopX Twitter: @ShopXLabs Cyrus Twitter: @CyrusKind Website: ShopX.co

08-08
47:54

Bitcoin DeFi w/ Hadan Esperidiao (Team @ ALEXLab)

Learn all about Bitcoin DeFi from the "Uniswap" of Bitcoin Is Bitcoin DeFi about to overtake ETH? Can we build the library of Alexandria on BTC? Will Bitcoin L2’s fight inflation and censorship? Tune in for everything you need to know about the next generation of DeFi, from the wallets you’ll need, to the exchanges you can use, and the protocols like stacks and ordinals that make it possible. Learn how ALEXLabs is bridging BTC and ETH, adding native swaps to bitcoin wallets, and making DeFi accessible to even the average Robinhood user. To celebrate 10k followers on twitter, and to encourage you to try out bitcoin DeFi, we're giving away some Stacks $PEPE! ALEXLab Twitter ALEXLab App

04-28
01:10:45

Bear Market Bitcoin Mining w/ Ash Hovhannisyan

In this episode, Mark sits down with Ash Hovhannisyan, a bitcoin mining entrepreneur who has hosted hardware all over the world. Learn how to set up small or institutional mining operations, where to do it, how mining affects the grid and what's it's like finding rack space in Paraguayan chicken coops.  Connect with Ash on LinkedIn Follow Cryptoconomy on Twitter

01-09
49:14

Non-Fungible Commerce w/ Eric McHugh (Chief Growth Officer @ ShopX)

In this episode, we'll be discussing how brands are leveraging NFT's to improve customer engagement and loyalty. Tune in to learn more about the different ways NFTs can be leveraged to improve supply chain management, affiliate incentives, product promotions, and much more. Hear how they've integrated with a Web 2.0 world, and the questions that the biggest companies are asking about NFTs. If you've never heard of E-NFTs or Tokenized Software Licenses, you will after this! ShopX.co ShopX Twitter: @shopxlabs  Eric's Twitter: @ericmchugh  ShopX Instagram: @ShopXLabs Eric's Instagram: @ericmchugh Crytoconomy Twitter (Released from prison!): @Cryptoconomy_ Mark's Twitter: @MarkKilaghbian 

12-21
33:20

Decentralized Telecommunications w/ Nick Agar & Winter Liu

Mark Kilaghbian and AXIA founder Nick Agar chat with Winter Liu, an entrepreneur and AXIA Advisor with over 15 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and business operations, who has aggregated deal volumes of over $2 billion. He has successfully invested in several industries, including aviation, technology, energy, agriculture, education, and hospitality businesses. Winter is currently heading up AXIA Tel, the telecommunication organization delivering a fully encrypted, privacy-focused smartphone and preferred data plans for participants of the AXIA Ecosystem - while leading the way on other initiatives as well. Learn more about AXIA Tel (axia.global/axia-tel) Follow AXIA on Twitter or Telegram

05-04
32:01

Brieuc Pénault

Amazing podcast. Thanks for the inspiration both of you guys

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CoinSmith Mining

So much to learn about marketing for the next big ICO ecosystem. I suppose it's time to make some progress and move forward with a new goal. One that makes a difference in the balance between bitcoins higher energy consumption and other assets power costs. This will be one way for renewable resources to grow. Its been very interesting lately for the whole concept of cryptocurrencies being PoW vs PoS or MasterNode...

10-18 Reply

Ivo IJssennagger

Dudes, your intro song is the most annoying thing ever. Its also incredibly loud, and ear-piercing. Please, for the love of god, change it to something less off-putting!

08-02 Reply

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