Legal Frontiers & Grassroots Web3 Adoption in India with Dhrupad Das

Send us Fan MailIndia Tops Crypto Adoption—What’s Fueling the Boom?Despite some of the world’s toughest crypto taxes, India just claimed the #1 spot on Chainalysis’s Global Crypto Adoption Index for the second straight year. In this Mooncast episode, Sanad Karkar and Razin Nizar sit down with veteran litigator-turned-Web3-builder Dhrupad Das (Founder, Panda Law) to unpack how sharp legal structuring, grass-roots DAOs, and a hungry builder community keep the engine running.Tune in to hear:Why India’s crypto scene is not the Wild West—legacy tax, AML, and company laws already applyHow the 30 % gains tax plus 1 % TDS is pushing startups to Dubai, Singapore, and BhutanA hands-on G.R.I.D. framework (Governance–Regulatory–IP–Disputes) any Web3 founder can useDAO playbooks: mixing Indian AOP/BOI entities with offshore wrappers for liability protectionWhere the next regulatory sandboxes may appear (GIFT City, “Mindfulness City” in Bhutan, and more)Quick-fire myth busting, a $50 M Doge “miss,” and what India’s courts have—and haven’t—decided yetGuest BioDhrupad Das spent 15 years arguing tech, telecom, and competition cases in Delhi and Guwahati High Courts before founding Panda Law, where he advises 60 + tech clients (40 % token-based). He co-founded Colors of India DAO, advises Web3 Assam, and still finds time for wildlife photography and permaculture projects.DisclaimerThis podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Always consult qualified experts before making business or investment decisions.Support the showSanad Karkar, JD, LL.M, is a business and legal strategy consultant and the founder of Moonrock Consultancy Consultancy, with expertise in Business, Technology and international law. Legal Consultant at LPO&Law specialising in Web3, Digital Assets and offshore jurisdictions. Razin Nizar (Associate - AICB, ACRC, ACAML, CAML) is the founder of Pragmax Consulting, specializing in risk and compliance. Bridging Technology, Compliance and LawThis series will focus on highlighting the latest developments in regulatory compliance, legal frameworks, and the technological advancements shaping the blockchain industry. It brings together two former college friends from Bond University —Razin Nizar and Sanad Karkar—who, after diverging into different professional paths continents apart, have reunited at the forefront of digital assets more than 14 years later. As experts in risk management, compliance, business, and legal strategy, our collaboration is dedicated to exploring how the intersection of law, technology, and compliance can address the challenge...