WuBlockchain Podcast

In this conversation, Colin and Murad explore the unique role and future of meme coins (such as Doge and Pepe) in the cryptocurrency landscape. Murad shares his journey from being a Bitcoin advocate to a meme coin investor, explaining the community-driven factors behind meme coin success. He sees meme coins as more than short-term hype, describing them as a social innovation with a stronger “wealth creation for the masses” potential compared to traditional VC tokens. Murad emphasizes the importance of evaluating the community and leadership behind meme coins and predicts that increasing participation from the Asian market will drive a global meme coin trend. Additionally, he is cautiously observing AI-themed meme coins, noting that these projects need more time for their communities to mature. Text summaryTimeline:00:00 Brief Intro to Murad01:53 East Asian Studies and Finance at Princeton03:20 Early crypto career and insights into OKX04:29 Shift from traditional trading to meme coins06:27 Bitcoin has meme qualities but is mainly a store of value07:22 Meme coins succeed due to fair distribution and community, VC tokens suffer from overvaluation11:03 Recommends holding select high-quality meme coins long-term12:50 Focus on community strength and "diamond hands" for meme coin investment14:23 U.S. election impact is minimal; global economics are the main driver15:15 Wallet transparency has little effect; holding strategy is public16:05 Meme projects need market makers, but choose "clean" partners16:32 Centralized exchanges are still key for meme coin liquidity17:36 Solana is preferred for meme coins; multi-chain is the future18:34 Focus on Ethereum and Solana, less on Bitcoin ecosystem19:31 Expects more Asian market involvement in meme coins20:36 AI meme coins show promise but need more time to mature

In this interview in October 31 Dubai Binance Blockchain Week, Binance Founder CZ reflected on his time in prison, sharing insights on human connections and his unique sentencing under the Banking Secrecy Act He has stepped down as Binance CEO but retains a major shareholder role and no plans to return His focus now is on investing in blockchain, AI, and biotech, and supporting new entrepreneurs.CZ also introduced Giggle Academy, a digital learning platform to aid underserved regions, using AI for personalized education and job training While he has no immediate plans to issue a new token, he envisions a sustainable Web3 economy within the platform.Timeline:00:03 CZ thanks the audience  00:10 Host indirectly refers to CZ’s prison time, CZ responds briefly  00:22 CZ shares his reflections on prison restrictions and missing family  01:33 CZ explains his unique sentencing under the Banking Secrecy Act  03:13 CZ recalls the judge’s positive comments and short sentence  04:12 CZ discusses friendships in prison; mentions guards asking for crypto advice  05:17 CZ reflects on harsh sentences for minor offenses  05:56 CZ describes “prison consulting” and his preparations  08:18 CZ on current relationship with Binance after stepping down  10:57 CZ dismisses lifetime ban rumors; can still invest in crypto  12:12 CZ focuses on blockchain, AI, biotech, and mentorship  13:36 CZ remains optimistic on crypto’s future growth  16:17 CZ sees regulatory progress, slower in large countries  17:36 CZ avoids US election topics for legal reasons  19:47 CZ introduces Giggle Academy, a platform for digital education  27:04 No new token planned, but may integrate existing crypto assets

In this episode, we are joined by Eva, Director of The Graph Foundation, to discuss the current state and future of The Graph and the broader Web3 ecosystem. We explore key topics such as AI integration, decentralized data, and how The Graph is expanding its offerings for developers. We also touch on the challenges faced by the Web3 developer community, the role of the GRT token, and the impact of decentralized data in addressing misinformation and information bubbles.Timeline:00:34  Brief Intro to Eva and The Graph01:46  What is the Graph Foundation and your role there?05:00  How would you explain The Graph and how its protocol works for beginners?06:21  What is a knowledge graph and how does it benefit Web3 applications?09:22  What is the role of the GRT token in The Graph network?11:26  Which chains does The Graph support now?12:30  What new data services has The Graph introduced, and how do they enhance the protocol?16:49  How do the core development teams of The Graph operate and collaborate?20:19  How is The Graph integrating AI, and what impact might this have on decentralized data?23:00  Are there any recent developments or announcements about The Graph that excite you?25:42  What are the best ways for people to get involved with The Graph?27:30  What is Horizon, and how does it compare to other similar initiatives?29:00  What concerns do you have about the direction of Web3, and how can the community improve?31:58  How can Web3 and decentralized data help address misinformation and information bubbles?

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume Network, discussing how Plume is tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) through its unique RWAfi platform. Chris provides detailed insights into the challenges and opportunities of tokenizing real-world assets, and explains how Plume is combining traditional finance with crypto-native principles to drive the development of RWAfi. He also shares the future prospects of Plume within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.TImeline: 00:00 Introduction to Plume Network & RWAfi02:00 How Plume Leverages Key Partnerships for RWA and Data Availability03:06 Challenges with Traditional RWAs and Plume’s Approach07:58 Innovations in Tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAfi)11:01 Institutional Adoption and Tokenization of Assets13:48 Tokenized Asset Categories and Yield Opportunities on Plume18:15 Success Stories and Real-World Asset Deployment on Plume22:54 How Plume Identifies Suitable Assets for Tokenization27:08 Innovations to Enhance Returns on Tokenized RWAs31:04 User Engagement and Tools for Interacting with Tokenized RWAs33:48 Navigating Regulatory Challenges and Ensuring Compliance36:42 Security Measures for Tokenized Physical and Digital Assets

In this episode, Dr. K, co-founder and CTO of Quai Network, discussed the network's unique approach to scalability, privacy, and tokenomics in blockchain technology The conversation covered Quai's hierarchical merge mining implementation, the dual-token economic model, and its environmental impact Dr. K also highlighted Quai's grants program and marketing initiatives for wider community participation.Timeline:00:00 Introduction of Dr. K and Quai Network01:53 Explanation of Quai Network's merge mining and its benefits03:59 How does Quai Network differ from other layer-1 blockchains like TON?05:03 Discussion on current market infrastructure and Quai's support for dApp development06:51 Overview of Quai Network’s dual-token economic model09:01 Details of the token distribution plan and minimizing venture capital bias10:16 Marketing and community incentive plans for Quai Network12:18 Dr. K's research on Proof of Entropy Minima and its role in Quai's sharding15:18 How Proof of Entropy Minima enhances security and efficiency16:25 Bottlenecks in blockchain scalability and Quai's multi-chain architecture21:03 Environmental concerns and Quai's energy efficiency strategies22:49 Quai Network's advantages in privacy protection and cross-chain interoperability24:34 Upcoming plans for Quai Network

This transcript captures an interview between Colin and John O'Loghlen, Regional Managing Director of Coinbase in APAC, held at the Token 2049 conference in Singapore. The discussion covered John's background, Coinbase's international expansion, and insights into the future of crypto in the APAC region and China.00:00 Brief Introduction09:33 What Drives Coinbase’s International Expansion?17:07 Which APAC Countries Are Most Important to Coinbase?19:42 Is Compliance Key to Coinbase’s Global Expansion?21:33 Is Base Central to Coinbase’s Future Strategy?26:07 Singapore, Hong Kong, or Dubai: APAC’s Crypto Hub?31:01 Will Offshore Exchanges Decline as Crypto Regulation Grows?33:36 How Will a Trump Win Impact U.S. and Global Crypto?35:38 Will China Open Up to Crypto in the Future?

In this episode of the podcast, we welcomed Andrej, CEO and co-founder of Wynd Labs, to share his experiences in developing the Grass network and the Live Context Retrieval (LCR) technology. Andrej discussed his transition from a PhD in applied mathematics to entrepreneurship and delved into how LCR technology is transforming the way AI models access real-time data, overcoming the limitations of traditional AI, which relies solely on static information.We also talked about how the Grass network ensures data accuracy and transparency, and explored the privacy protection measures within decentralized networks. Andrej elaborated on the technical and ethical advantages of Grass over conventional centralized platforms, and its wide-ranging applications across industries—from e-commerce to financial market predictions. Additionally, Andrej revealed Grass’s upcoming developments in the next few months, including the launch of an Android app, new hardware devices, and incentive programs for contributors.Shownotes:00:51 Andrej's Background and Project Overview04:05  Explaining Live Context Retrieval (LCR)  06:06  Comparison with Traditional AI Models  07:06  Addressing Information Integrity  14:53  Impact of LCR Across Industries 18:19  Competitive Advantages of Grass  22:40  Incentives for Contributors  24:53  Upcoming Developments  

In this episode, we delve into the workings of Gyroscope, a decentralized stablecoin designed to manage various risks within the stablecoin ecosystem. Ariah Klages-Mundt, co-founder of Gyroscope, discusses its origins, the innovative mechanisms for minting and redeeming GYD, and how Gyroscope uses oracles and a diversified reserve strategy to maintain stability. He also introduces sGYD, a yield-bearing variant, and explores the potential expansion of Gyroscope’s reserve with new stablecoins and non-stable assets, aiming to set a new standard in DeFi.Shownotes: 00:00 Opening & Introduction  03:06 The Evolution of Stablecoins and DeFi  09:46 Overview of the Stablecoin Industry  10:53 The Risk Spectrum of Stablecoins 21:10 How Gyroscope Manages Stablecoin Risks31:34 The Role of Oracles in Gyroscope 36:21 Minting and Redemption Mechanisms  46:24 Expanding Gyroscope’s Reserve with New Stablecoins  58:07 Yield-Bearing Stablecoin: sGYD  1:03:57 Future Developments and V2 Mechanism 

In this episode, we invite Leo, a senior investment manager at MEXC, to delve into current investment strategies and market trends in the crypto space. MEXC is one of the most financially powerful cryptocurrency investors, a major investor in large projects such as TON, and an LP of important VCs such as Polychain, Bankless, and IOSG. Leo provides a detailed analysis of the differences in team structure and investment styles between Eastern and Western venture capital firms. He also shares insights on investment strategies during bear and bull markets. Additionally, Leo offers unique perspectives on the cultural phenomenon of meme coins and their impact on the market. This discussion helps listeners gain a better understanding of investment logic and future directions in the crypto market.Shownotes:00:00 Opening00:33 Brief Introduction05:14 Differences between Eastern and Western VCs in investment decisions12:36 How do crypto projects pitch to VCs differently in the East and West?17:32 How do your investment strategies differ between bear and bull markets?23:36 How do you evaluate new narratives in the crypto market? What are the criteria?30:31 Memorable stories from working with projects36:56 How do you view the claim that VC tokens are overvalued?43:11 What are your thoughts on the cultural phenomenon of meme coins and their impact on the market?

In this episode, Andreas, the founder and CEO of Access Protocol, shares the background, technical details, and future plans of the project. Access Protocol offers a new way for content creators and service providers to monetize through a staking mechanism. Andreas explains in detail how the protocol leverages the latest technology from Solana to enhance user experience and discusses future market strategies and development directions.Shownotes:00:15 Brief intro to Andreas and Access Protocol02:05 How do you view the impact of Solana's latest technology on the industry?04:03 How do Blinks and Actions simplify the user experience?06:32 What challenges are faced in attracting Web2 users?08:53 How does Access Protocol plan to expand its user base?11:55 What could be the final form of Blinks?16:23 What are some practical use cases for Blinks?19:56 How does Access Protocol collaborate with Phantom and Backpack?24:13 What are the latest developments and future plans for Access Protocol?

In this podcast, Joshua Tobkin, co-founder and CEO of Supra, discusses the project's philosophy and technological breakthroughs. He explains how Supra integrates decentralized services like oracles, cross-chain protocols, and automation to create a high-performance Layer1 network. Joshua also shares recent updates, including the Supra dApp Competition, StarKey wallet, and Project Blast Off V2, and talks about Supra's unique position and future direction in blockchain integration.Text summary: LinkShownotes:00:20 Introduction and Supra Overview04:00 Why shift to Layer1?05:45 Key Features of Supra Layer108:50 How do Supra's components integrate?10:50 What is Moonshot Consensus?12:55 Overview of HyperNova and HyperLoop20:45 Future Plans and $SUPRA Token24:45 Current Projects and dApps27:45 Long-term Vision and Goals30:45 Biggest Challenges and Solutions33:55 Final Thoughts and Messages

In this episode, we have Brandon Kumar, co-founder of Layer3, to discuss the innovative ways Layer3 connects users with blockchain protocols. Brandon delves into the origins, operations, and future prospects of Layer3, highlighting its unique approach to user engagement and token distribution within the Web3 ecosystem. Layer 3 recently raised $15 million from ParaFi, Greenfield Capital, and Electric Capital, totaling $21.2 million in funding.Text summary: LinkShownotes:00:00 Opening00:37 Brief Intro to Brandon & Layer301:50 What Is Layer3's Concept?02:44 Why Call It Layer3?04:13 Any Stories From Working With Uniswap and Base?06:14 High-Quality Users Are Key07:44 Thoughts on Bots and Sybils10:09 Criteria for New Projects Setting Up Their Tasks13:30 Why Should Users Be Excited About Milestone Feature?15:55 Innovative Token Allocation Strategy & Anti-Sybil Mechanisms19:08 Diverse Use Cases for Layer3 Token20:36 Any Special Strategies for APAC Market?29:15 Upcoming Events and Features31:38 Last Messages for Audience

In this episode, we talk with Smokey, the co-founder of Berachain, about the unique aspects and transformative potential of Berachain within the blockchain ecosystem. Smokey provides insights into how Berachain's proof of liquidity model enhances security and incentivizes liquidity. He discusses the EVM-identical nature of Berachain, the use of Comet BFT consensus for single slot finality, and the two-token system of $BGT and $BERA. Smokey also highlights Berachain's evolution from an NFT community, the challenges and innovations in airdrop design, and the role of native dApps in setting a quality baseline for the ecosystem. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the positive flywheel effect and the future of Berachain.Text summary: wublock.substack.comShownotes:00:00 Opening00:05 Introduction and Background of Berachain04:48 Proof of Liquidity and Incentive Marketplace11:09 Evolution from NFT Community to Blockchain27:42 Airdrop Design Challenges and Innovation29:07 Decreasing Utility and Retention of Airdrops31:28 Rise of Institutional Airdrop Farmers34:13 The Two-Token System on Bearchain36:12 Creating a Positive Flywheel Effect on Berachain47:27 The Role of Native dApps on Berachain

In this episode, we talk with Ganesh Swami, the co-founder of Covalent, about the transformative potential of Covalent's data infrastructure within the Web3 ecosystem. Ganesh provides insights into how Covalent enhances blockchain data accessibility and reliability, making it more competitive and efficient for developers and users alike. He discusses the business model, scalability challenges, and the importance of data availability beyond the challenge window. Ganesh also highlights Covalent's competitive edge, their strategic decisions, and upcoming developments, including partnerships and the launch of a new token, CXT.Text summary: wublock.substack.comShownotes:00:00 Brief Intro to Ganesh & Covalent01:26 Covalent's Business Model & Profitability03:38 The Importance of the Ethereum Wayback Machine07:38 Impact of the Wayback Machine on the Ecosystem10:15 Competitors and Covalent's Advantages13:27 The Concept of Long-Term Data Availability14:36 How does Covalent use AI in its operations?17:40 Issues with AI Data Bias and Decentralized Data20:58 Why Did You Decide to Migrate from Moonbeam to Ethereum?26:51 How Did You Convince Arthur Hayes to Join the Team?36:44 Buyback of CQT Tokens from FTX Bankruptcy Trustee43:35 Market Plans and Strategies for the APAC Market46:42 Managing the Market Value of CQT Tokens52:23 Upcoming Improvements and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we talk with Jacob, the CMO of BiHelix, about the transformative potential of RGB technology within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Jacob provides an in-depth look at how RGB technology enhances Bitcoin's scalability and Turing completeness, making it more competitive with other blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum. He discusses the challenges of Bitcoin’s current infrastructure, the strategic role of BiHelix in simplifying RGB technology for developers, and the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on decentralization. Additionally, Jacob highlights BiHelix’s efforts to bridge the gap between Bitcoin OGs and new users, and shares upcoming developments, including partnerships and an airdrop campaign for RGB20 assets.Shownotes:00:00 Opening00:45 RGB Is The Future of Smart Contracts on Bitcoin04:58 What's Your Personal Investments Between Ethereum & Bitcoin?08:01 The Scalability and Turing Completeness Challenge for Bitcoin15:01 RGB is the Ultimate Solution for Bitcoin Scalability21:56 What role does BiHelix play in the Bitcoin ecosystem?25:37 Are there any practical applications using the RGB protocol right now?28:23 How does the community support RGB and how do you engage with them?32:54 The Impact of Bitcoin ETFs on Decentralization37:45 What challenges does your team face in developing the RGB protocol?44:12 How does the Bitcoin community react to the RGB narrative?48:54 Airdrop Campaigns and Ecosystem Growth

In this episode, we discuss parallel execution technology and the development of Movement Chain with its co-founder, Rushi. With an engineering background and extensive experience in both crypto and traditional Web2 sectors, Rushi shares the latest updates and future plans for Movement Chain. By adopting the Move language and parallel execution technology, Movement Chain brings enhanced security and throughput to the Ethereum ecosystem. The team is dedicated to promoting the adoption and growth of Movement Chain through transparent incentive programs and broad community engagement.Text summary: LinkShownotes:00:00 Introduction to Rushi and Movement Chain01:27 How Parallel EVM is Implemented02:06 Choosing Move for its Speed and Security04:00 Technical Advantages Compared to Optimistic Rollup and ZK Rollup05:00 Upcoming Activities for Movement05:40 The Popularity of Meme Coins and Movement's Strategy08:27 New Ideas for Airdrop Distribution and Abuse Prevention11:30 Move as the Only Framework Capable of Real-Time Hack Prevention12:30 Which Applications Could Accelerate the Adoption of Parallel Execution?13:25 Which Applications are Most Likely to Become Killer Apps on the Blockchain?

In this episode, Pierre, a former member of the French parliament and founder of the stablecoin project Usual, discusses crypto regulation in Europe and the progress being made. He also shares insights into the Usual project, which aims to create a better stablecoin with transparent collateral and a distributed ownership model. Usual is a stablecoin project that aims to distribute value to its users through its governance token. The project focuses on attracting Total Value Locked (TVL) and incentivizing long-term holders. It differentiates itself by distributing both yield and value, creating a speculative vision for the future of the protocol. Usual plans to offer payment services and be listed on centralized exchanges like PayPal. The team is also working on creating a DApp chain for instant payments and bridging with other stablecoins. The goal is to provide a stablecoin that is composable in DeFi and can be used as a means of payment in the real world.Shownotes:00:00 Introduction and Background03:06 Crypto Regulation in Europe09:46 The Need for Euro Stablecoins38:34 Distributing Value and Offering Services41:15 Starting in DeFi and Expanding to Payment Services43:40 Deciding the Use of Treasury through Governance46:24 Creating a Governance Token with Real Value49:30 Balancing Long-Term and Short-Term Holders52:50 Differentiating with Yield and Value Distribution57:23 Pre-Launch Phase and Spreading Liquidity01:05:02 The Story Behind USD0

In this episode, we sit down with James, the Head of Business Development at the dYdX Foundation, to delve into the innovative world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the groundbreaking work being done at dYdX. James shares insights on the evolution of dYdX, from its early days to its current status as a leading decentralized derivatives exchange. We discuss the benefits of decentralization, the competitive landscape of on-chain derivatives markets, and the unique features that set dYdX apart from centralized exchanges.Shownotes:00:00 Opening00:09 The Inspiration Behind Building dYdX and Interesting Fundraising Stories04:34 What is the On-Chain Derivatives Market and What are dYdX's Competitive Advantages?10:57 How Does dYdX Stand Out Compared to Other On-Chain Derivatives Markets?16:35 What Criteria Do You Consider When Listing New Tokens?20:14 What is a Permissionless Derivatives Market and Why is it Necessary?41:30 Does dYdX Have Any Preferences Regarding User Demographics?43:17 What is the Next Milestone on dYdX's Roadmap?

Elixir is a modular DPoS Network built to power liquidity across orderbook exchanges and enables users to deploy liquidity to pairs and exchanges to build trustless features to enhance their liquidity. In this episode of the podcast, we have invited Philip, the founder of Elixir, to talk about Elixir, the order book exchange market, and how regular users can participate in Elixir.Text summary: wublock.substack.comShownotes:00:00 Introduction and Background02:46 Problem: Liquidity for Order Book Exchanges06:53 Market Size and Revenue Model09:36 Participating in Elixir12:58 User Journey: Depositing and Using Funds27:48 Introduction to Elixir and Liquidity Bootstrapping30:47 Elixir as a Solution for Deeper Order Books32:39 Performance of Elixir LPs and Future Potential35:38 The Role of Elixir Tokens in Market Making37:23 Elixir's Dominance and Future Integrations39:31 Comparing Different Perpetual Exchanges43:23 The Future of Perpetual Exchanges and Elixir's Impact46:02 The Shift Towards Order Book-Based Exchanges50:20 The Future of Order Book-Based Perpetual Exchanges55:08 Closing Remarks and Elixir's Future

NOTCOIN and TON have gained a lot of attention recently. Due to the support of Telegram, which has 900 million users, TON has great expectations of bringing real world users into cryptocurrency. In this podcast, we talked with TON Foundation and talked about some recent hot topics and users’ doubts.Text summaryShownotes:00:00 Opening01:05 Why NOTCOIN will be listed by Binance and OKX IEO at the same time08:52 The real killer app is Wallet in Telegram16:21 Is Telegram the backer behind TON?21:17 Why is TON not listed on Binance? When22:02 Everything about TON’s cooperation with USDT32:57 How to support applications on TON40:42 How are TON tokens distributed? Will there be a lot of pressure to unlock them in the future?