#160 Georgi Koreli | Building Blockchain Privacy

In this episode, we sit down with Georgi Koreli, Co-founder and CEO of Hinkal. Georgi shares his journey from being a two-time Sambo World Champion to thriving in the crypto space. We explore the parallels between the adrenaline-filled world of competitive sports and the volatile yet exciting world of blockchain. Key topics include: How Georgi transitioned from Sambo to investment banking and crypto Hinkal’s success in 2024, processing $250 million in private transactions Tackling privacy challenges in blockchain and innovative solutions with ZKPs The future of crypto adoption, economic incentives, and simplifying user experiences Exciting new partnerships and the growing role of private wallets in B2B payments Georgi also shares insights into the intersection of AI and blockchain, privacy's polarizing reputation, and the challenges of onboarding the next billion users into crypto. Connect with Georgi Koreli: Twitter: https://x.com/hinkal_protocol