#164 Jack O'Holleran | Building Blockchain at SKALE

In this episode, Rocco Strydom sits down with Jack O’Holleran, CEO & Co-Founder of SKALE Labs, to break down the latest trends in crypto, gaming, and blockchain scalability. Jack shares insights into SKALE’s mission to eliminate gas fees, its role in onboarding major brands into Web3, and why narrative matters just as much as technology in the space. In this episode: The resurgence of big brands in Web3 How zero-gas fee blockchains work (and why SKALE is leading the charge) Why Web3 marketing is broken—and how SKALE plans to fix it The impact of AI on blockchain efficiency Upcoming SKALE-powered games, including Deadfellaz TCG & StrayShot The real reason why major sports leagues are now embracing crypto 📌 Connect with SKALE: 🌐 Website: https://skale.space Guest Bio: Jack O’Holleran is a seasoned entrepreneur and technology leader with a background in AI, enterprise software, and blockchain. Before founding SKALE Labs, he worked in AI-driven enterprise sales and co-founded multiple tech startups. Under his leadership, SKALE has emerged as a top Layer 2 blockchain, powering high-performance applications with zero gas fees. Host Bio: Rocco Strydom is the host of the Stonks Go Moon Podcast, the go-to destination for the biggest and brightest minds in tech and finance. Rocco delivers high-energy, no-nonsense interviews that cut through the hype to get to the real story. With a background in finance, energy, media, and technology, Rocco has a sharp eye for emerging trends before they go mainstream. His expertise spans financial markets, Web3, AI, and fintech, making him a trusted voice in the industry. As the editor of NFT Today Magazine, he blends deep industry knowledge with a signature snarky tone, delivering content that is both insightful and entertaining. Over the course of 100+ episodes, Stonks Go Moon has become a respected, no-pay-to-play platform featuring CEOs, founders, and innovators at the forefront of tech. Rocco's approach ensures real conversations, tackling tough questions while keeping things engaging.