What happens when a NASA engineer applies rigorous mathematical proof to blockchain architecture? Grigore Rosu's journey from communist Romania to founding groundbreaking Web3 companies reveals how formal verification could reshape our digital future. Growing up with limited options, Grigore chose mathematics—a decision that would eventually lead him to develop runtime verification at NASA, a technique that proves programs correct during execution. When his paper describing this method was i...
What if generating crypto yield was as simple as using your banking app? Guillaume Strafile , co-founder of Autoscale, joins us to explore how DeFi is being reimagined for everyday users who don't have time to navigate complex protocols. Guillaume's fascinating journey from military service in Afghanistan to medical studies and eventually traditional finance provides a unique perspective on financial evolution. His experiences witnessing disparities between market realities and media narrati...
Kaan's journey from Turkish lawyer to Web3 builder exemplifies the transformative power of decentralized technology. Working 12-hour days at Coca-Cola's legal department, he would come home and code until 3 AM, driven by curiosity and determination rather than financial gain. This dual life continued for years until the stark contrast between systems became impossible to ignore – in Turkey's legal world, cases drag on for decades, while in Web3, developers complain if transaction finality tak...
The financial systems we rely on today are surprisingly fragile and outdated — operating more like postal mail in an email world. In this eye-opening conversation with Patrick Scott (DeFi Dynamo), we explore how decentralized finance has evolved from experimental protocols to battle-tested financial infrastructure capable of revolutionizing global markets. Patrick shares his journey from traditional finance professional to leading DeFi educator, validator, and head of growth at DeFi Llama. W...
The transformative power of community building in cryptocurrency stands at the heart of this conversation with Karima Digital, who shares her remarkable journey from curious newcomer to influential community architect. Karima pulls back the curtain on how she built Washington DC's blockchain community into the third largest in the United States through a simple yet powerful approach: meeting people where they were. Rather than hosting generic happy hours, she created educational events tailo...
What does it really take to market Web3 products in a space where technology moves at lightning speed but user adoption lags behind? In this illuminating conversation, we dive deep with Karina, a marketing expert who has navigated the crypto landscape from its early days through to the present. Corina's journey is nothing short of fascinating – from studying in Denmark where she first discovered blockchain through a course called "The Financial Revolution," to becoming a digital nomad who's ...
On Helios Horzions Ep.39, we're joined by Ahmed Serghini of Hatom Protocol who offers a refreshing perspective on what truly matters in Web3 - building solutions that address real ecosystem needs. Ahmed shared his journey which eventually led him to discover MultiversX and build Hatom Protocol. What began as a simple lending platform has grown into a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem featuring liquid staking, a booster module, and most recently, the USH stablecoin. The conversation addresses the...
On Helios Horizons Ep.38, we chat to Eno Sim, Chief Vibes Officer at Sanctum about the art of building a community in Web3. From starting his career at Samsung developing mobile payment technology to founding ISC, Eno's journey eventually led him to Sanctum, where his talents for community building and strategic implementation could flourish without the burden of trying to do everything at once. We explore what drew Eno to Solana despite entering the ecosystem immediately after FTX's collap...
How do talented individuals find their way into the rapidly evolving Web3 space? What pathways exist for students graduating with traditional degrees to transition into blockchain careers? And most importantly, what infrastructure can we build to make this journey more accessible? Kid, the 23-year-old founder of Rujira Academy, addresses these critical questions in this wide-ranging conversation about education, employment, and the future of Web3 adoption. Drawing from his own journey ...
What does it take to build a thriving Web3 audience? Cynthia Bahati from Scrib3 joined us to share her recipes for successful community growth. In her early days she worked with Interscope Records, helping Mick Jagger launch an NFT. The experience taught her a crucial lesson: no matter how famous the name, community connection is essential for Web3 success. Cynthia's Web3 career continued when she founded HerStory DAO, the first women-led DAO supporting NFT artists, raising over $70,0...
On Helios Horizons Ep.35 we're joined by Bertug Oymak, co-founder of AgentiPy - sharing his journey from NFTs to builder. While most developers building blockchain tools rely on TypeScript, the vast majority of AI researchers work exclusively in Python. This disconnect created a massive adoption barrier that AgentiPy is solving through their Python toolkit, which connects AI agents directly to blockchain applications. In this conversation, Bertug paints a future where our digital assistants...
On Helios Horizons Ep.34, we chat to Cooper Emmons about Injective's journey to becoming one of the leading lights in the DeFi revolution. Key to Injective's success is the team's unwavering focus on creating financial infrastructure that solves genuine problems. Cooper reveals how Injective is democratizing access to financial instruments that have traditionally been restricted to general population. Through the power of tokenization, investments that once required million-dollar minimums ...
Makoto Uramura, co-founder of Pell Network, joined us on Helios Horizons Ep.33 to discuss how Pell are creating a more capital efficient staking system by allowing projects to leverage the economic security of established assets rather of relying solely on their native tokens. The problem is straightforward but devastating: new networks must attract validators by offering substantial token emissions, creating unsustainable economics that can be difficult to sustain. Pell's solution elegantly...
What happens when AI merges with blockchain technology? Tony Plasencia, co-founder of Griffain, joined us to share his insights for this exciting episode. From his early days at Uber to building multiple startups, Tony's path ultimately led to a revelation: crypto remains frustratingly complex for everyday users, creating an adoption ceiling that even the most user-friendly blockchains can't seem to break through. Griffain emerged as the solution – an AI agent ecosystem that allows use...
On Helios Horizons Ep.31, we're joined by Robbie Shillstone, an animator and filmmaker who has seamlessly transitioned into using Web3 technology to unlock new creative opportunties. Robbie shares his journey from shooting short films with top jazz musicians in New York to gaining prominence on social media during the pandemic. A collaboration with Method Man from the Wu-Tang Clan opened doors to the world of NFTs, offering listeners a unique glimpse into the intersection of music, art,...
On Helios Horizons Ep.30 we chat to Jelena Djuric, the co-founder and CEO of Noble, who shares her incredible path from academic roots in political and peace studies to becoming a trailblazing Web3 founder. Jelena's fascination with Bitcoin and Ethereum spurred her journey in community management roles at DFINITY and Celo before she ultimately founded Noble in the Cosmos ecosystem. Her unique background provides valuable insights into the intersection of governance models and blockchain...
On Helios Horizons Ep.29 we're joined by Austin King, co-founder of Omni Network. Austin has been at the forefront of crypto evolution from his early days mining Ethereum to ultimately founding and eventually selling Strata Labs to Ripple. Discover how his experiences have shaped Omni Network's mission to unify fragmented Ethereum ecosystems and enhance the user experience. Our conversation with Austin offers a fascinating glimpse into the transformation of the blockchain industry, tracing i...
On Helios Horizons Ep.28, we're joined by Arnaud Deffuant of Hatom Labs. Our conversation delves into how DeFi is reshaping the financial landscape, offering new paths to economic empowerment and decentralization. Arnaud shares insights into the innovative approaches of Hatom, focusing on their vision for financial freedom through strategic integration of lending protocols, stablecoins, and liquidity mechanisms. We discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by upcoming regulati...
On Helios Horizons Ep.27, we're joined by Cooper Emmons to talk about some of the latest progress at Injective - the blockchain designed to shape the future of finance. Cooper talks about the recent Injective Summit in Bangkok, which attracted over 2,000 attendees, to the relentless dedication of the team and everything in between that goes into making Injective as progressive and successful as it is today. Cooper details how AI tools are simplifying development and user experienc...
On Helios Horizons Ep.26, we're joined by Mihai Rad, the founder of AI Nexus, as he reveals how blockchain technology is set to revolutionize the gaming industry. This episode promises a deep dive into Mihai's journey from creating simple Flash games to spearheading AI Nexus - a company focusd on bringing a next-gen gaming experience to users through the power of Web3. Mihai explains how blockchain in gaming isn't just a trend, it's here to stay. We explore the integration of blockchai...