Episode 11: Demystifying Crypto and Building the S&P 500 of Blockchain - with Zeya Rabani

It’s blockchain, broken down, but BY and FOR students... 💰 Here’s the ELEVENTH episode of The Smart Money Show! This week, we’re joined by Zeya Rabani, a blockchain developer turned CEO who's been working directly in the crypto space since 2019. From smart contracts to smart investments, Zeya’s journey through crypto is anything but ordinary. 💡 Now leading BIT10, a platform building index funds and ETFs for the top 10 cryptocurrencies, he’s making crypto investing more accessible for everyone whether you’re a fresh-faced student or a long-term believer in digital assets. We talk about how he got into the space, break down the basics of blockchain and DeFi, and even get some golden advice for students trying to navigate the crypto wave. 🌊 And that’s not all. Our very own Head of Crypto, Jeremy Orkonoe, joins the conversation to dig deeper into BIT10’s vision, development, and the future of crypto adoption! Guest Contacts: BIT10 - https://www.bit10.app/Zeya - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeya-rabani/Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome 🎙️1:00 - Introducing Zeya Rabani3:10 - Origin Story: From Web Developer to Blockchain Enthusiast 💡9:19 - Early Hurdles: Dodging Scams & Overcoming Barriers 🚧18:01 - How His View of Crypto Has Evolved Over Time 🤔21:58 - Crypto & Blockchain Basics for Beginners ⛓️28:44 - How Students Can Get Involved (Without Coding!) 🤝34:18 - Deep Dive on Bit10 with Jeremy & Zeya 📈40:24 - The Tech & Strategy Behind Bit10 ⚙️48:42 - Can Index Funds Bridge Traditional & Crypto Investing? 🚪52:19 - Zeya's Personal Philosophy & What Needs to Change in Crypto 🛠️59:03 - Final Reflections & Key Takeaways ✨1:05:41 - Outro 👋As always, stay tuned to us weekly as we bring you unheard insights, professional guests and a few laughs! 💚 Check out our work and connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/thesmartmoneyshow Please be advised, none of our episodes constitute as financial advice and we will never attempt to do so.