355: DevOps in Web3: Automating Smart Contracts with Keeper Hub with Guest Speaker Simon Kelada-Polupanov

What powers the infrastructure behind your favorite Web3 protocols? In this episode, I chat with Simon from Keeper Hub—an open-source platform that automates smart contract workflows and monitors wallets. We dive deep into the invisible backbone of crypto: DevOps. From saving 30% in gas fees to building AI-driven automations, Simon shares how Keeper Hub is quietly revolutionizing how developers build in Web3. If you’ve ever overlooked DevOps, this episode will change your mind.⏱️ Key Takeaways with Timestamps[00:41] Simon’s journey from Linux tinkerer to DevOps in crypto[03:58] Origin of Keeper Hub from MakerDAO days[06:03] What Keeper Hub actually does: automation and monitoring[07:37] Real-world savings: 30% gas fee optimization[09:14] AI’s impact on the developer landscape[13:03] Why DevOps is the invisible hero in Web3[17:16] Biggest misconception about DevOps[19:03] Workflows in Keeper Hub: "Zapier for Web3"[22:15] Spotlight on Tempo and the stablecoin narrative[25:00] Could 402X standards replace Stripe?[27:35] AI trends to watch in 2026[30:33] Why community is key in crypto[34:10] Keeper Hub's roadmap and how you can get involvedConnect with KeeperHubWebsite: https://keeperhub.com/Platform: https://app.keeperhub.com/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@KeeperHubX (Twitter):  https://x.com/KeeperHubAppGitHub:  https://github.com/techops-services/keeperhubDiscord: https://discord.gg/G2sbPd46Rs⚠️ DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/