Avalanche Live

Today we’ll hear directly from the Avalanche Foundation and builders shaping the next wave of innovation on Avalanche.Speakers:Daniel Ortiz – Senior Program Manager, Avalanche FoundationMemo – Program Manager, Avalanche FoundationStephen Allen - Head of DeFi, KiteAITalha - Product Manager, SnowpeerDeian Stefan - Co-Founder, CubistFraser Brown - Co-Founder, Cubist

Today we talk to,Suntory Global Spirits, the parent company of Bowmore, who is redefining how luxury goods meet blockchain innovation. With Bowmore’s centuries-long legacy of whisky craftsmanship, Suntory is launching its first-ever tokenized whisky collection on Avalanche combining heritage with digital ownership. Today we’ll explore why Suntory chose Avalanche, how tokenization reshapes the collector experience, and what this milestone means for the future of luxury spirits. We’ll also dive into Bowmore’s rich history, the TOKEN2049 debut, and the exclusive experiences designed for collectors.Speakers:Breevie – Host, Senior Social Media Manager at Ava Labs　Teddy Joseph – Global Brand Ambassador, Scotch & Irish, Suntory Global SpiritsAlex Kong-Sing – Head of Finance, SBEAP 

Welcome to Building on Avalanche, a new series exploring what it means to be a founder in web3. I’m your host Breevie and today we’ll hear directly from the Avalanche Foundation and founders across the ecosystem, with program updates, insiights, and stories from those shaping the next wave of innovation. Avalanche Foundation Speakers:Daniel Ortiz - Senior Program Manager Xenia Soborova- Ecosystem Coodinator  Mehmet Dogan - Program Manager Today’s Builders:Dylan - Tesseract - Core ContributorMatt - CEO - WarpScott Dykstra - CTO - Space and Time 

Today we’re exploring how AI, blockchain, and privacy-first infrastructure are converging to power the largest self-sovereign human network. Joining us are Life AI, Fusion, and Avalanche to discuss how this model is reshaping smart cities, healthcare, and digital identity—putting control back in the hands of users. From city-scale deployments to privacy-preserving clinical trials, we’ll unpack the real-world impact and the road to mass adoption.Speakers: Tuan Cao - LifeAI - Co-Founder and CEODavid - Core Contributor for Fusion Giancarlo Roma - Ava Labs - Strategy Architect

Today we’re talking about how EVEN is transforming how music reaches fans — flipping the script on traditional streaming by empowering artists to sell directly to their communities. With chart-topping stars like Lecrae, J. Cole, and Smino embracing the platform, EVEN is scaling its impact with a custom Avalanche Layer 1 built with AvaCloud. This conversation will unpack why the team chose Avalanche, how this shift benefits artists and fans, and what the future of music looks like when creators own the moment. Speakers:Breevie – Host, Senior Marketing Manager at Ava LabsMag Rodriguez – CEO & Founder, EVENBrian Richard Griffin – Digital Operations Manager, Reach RecordsJacob Cvengros – BD Manager, Consumer Enterprise, Ava Labs

With inflation reaching historic highs across Latin America, stablecoins are emerging as a powerful tool for everyday people to protect their savings. Today, we’re speaking with leaders from Littio, Belo, Buenbit, and OpenTrade to explore how stablecoin-based savings, powered by Avalanche, are helping users beat hyperinflation and gain access to real financial stability. Speakers:Host: BreevieAvalanche Guest: Leandro, Lead Community Manager (LatAm)OpenTrade: Jeff, CCOBelo: Edwin, CSOBuenbit: Fede, CEOLittio: Romain Conti, Head of Growth

Crypto Week marked a seismic shift in the U.S. digital asset landscape. From the President signing the GENIUS Act into law to the House vote on the CLARITY Act and signals from the Treasury Department and other agencies, the stage is being set for a new era of blockchain and crypto in the US. In this discussion, we’ll unpack the real-world implications for builders, investors, and policymakers—without getting lost in procedural weeds. What does this mean for stablecoins, payments and banking? How will jurisdictional shifts affect innovation? And is the U.S. finally on a path to global leadership in digital assets?Speakers:Summer Mersinger – Chief Executive Officer, Blockchain AssociationLee A. Schneider – General Counsel, Ava LabsPeter Freeman – Partner, FS VectorNorma Krayem – VP & Chair, Cybersecurity, Privacy and Digital Innovation, Van Scoyoc Associates

We’re entering an era where data sovereignty matters more than ever. Akave Cloud is pioneering a new storage model—one that gives builders verifiable control, real-time programmability, and long-term durability, all powered by Avalanche and Filecoin. Today we’re breaking down how it all works.Speakers:1. Stefaan Vervaet(ver-vaught), CEO & Cofounder - Akave2. Justin Fiddes, Senior Ecosystem Growth Associate - Ava Labs3. Breevie, Host & Sr. Social Media Manger - Ava Labs

We’re diving into a first-of-its-kind partnership between Uptop and Avalanche, powering a new generation of fan loyalty programs with the Cavs and Pistons. This isn’t just about points and perks—it’s about turning everyday purchases into meaningful rewards and building long-term fan relationships on-chain. We’ll explore how this works, why it matters, and what it tells us about the future of fandom.Speakers:Breevie – Host, Senior Social Media Manager at Ava LabsJohn Timoney – Co-Founder & CEO, Uptop Jake Cvengros – BD Manager, Consumer Enterprise at Ava Labs

In this episode, we explore Blackhole—a new decentralized exchange built on Avalanche that’s turning heads with its unique focus on gaming, liquidity bootstrapping, and ecosystem partnerships. Joining the conversation are Elio from Blackhole and Jason Desimone from The Arena, who break down how their platforms are tackling both technical and community challenges for Web3 projects.Speakers:1. Breevie - Host2. Jason - The Arena3. Elio - Blackhole

Accessing DeFi used to be complex and fragmented—especially for institutions navigating on-chain finance for the first time. Today on Avalanche Live, we’re exploring how August Digital is changing that, offering seamless access to multiple DeFi protocols through one unified platform built for institutional scale.SpeakersAya Kantorovich - Co-Founder and Co-CEO of August Digital, with previous experience at Pantera Capital and FalconX.Vera - Senior Investment Associate at Blizzard Fund.Breevie - Senior Social Media Manager at Ava Labs.

Avalanche’s $40M retroactive grant program designed to reward builders who are already live and making an impact. Today, we’ll break down how it works, what we’ve learned from the first cohort, and how you can position your project for the next snapshot and to help us do that I’m joined by some absolute stars, we have….SpeakersBreevie — Senior Social Media Manager, Ava LabsDaniel Ortiz — Senior Program Manager, Avalanche FoundationXenia(Zen-Ya) Soborova — Ecosystem Lead, Avalanche FoundationMehmet Dogan(Memo) — Program Manager, Avalanche Foundation

Today we’re exploring a powerful new addition to Avalanche’s DeFi stack: Unity (UTY) by XSY.fi. Designed as a synthetic, delta-neutral dollar, Unity keeps your capital active without leaving the ecosystem. We’ll unpack how it works, why it matters, and what it signals for the next wave of capital-efficient on-chain finance.SpeakersHost: Breevie – Sr. Social Media Manager, Ava LabsMatthew Schmenk – Business Development, Ava LabsW. Sean Ford – CEO & Co-Founder, XSYDavid Markley – COO & Co-Founder, XSY Austin Campbell – Head of Strategy & Risk, XSY

In this Owl Explains session, we unpack the insights from “Proof-of-Work versus Proof-of-Stake: A Comparative Economic Analysis” (RFS 2025), co-authored by Professors Kose John and Fahad Saleh. The paper argues that, under real-world conditions, Proof-of-Stake (PoS) offers higher security than Proof-of-Work (PoW)—primarily due to how environmental costs influence miner behavior, investment, and attack vulnerability.This panel bridges academia, protocol design, and legal frameworks to explore the deeper implications of blockchain security economics, validator incentives, and what the future might hold for consensus architecture.SpeakersLee Schneider – General Counsel, Ava Labs (Host & Moderator)Stephen Buttolph – Chief Protocol Architect, Ava LabsKose John – Charles William Gerstenberg Professor in Banking and Finance, NYU SternFahad Saleh – Associate Professor of Finance, University of Florida

In today’s episode, we’re diving into Core Concierge—the new personal assistant built right into your Core Wallet. It’s like having Siri, but for your onchain actions, managing everything from swaps to bridging with a personalized touch. We’ll also showcase the brand-new mobile UI and give you a full demo of what this means for your DeFi experience.SpeakersBreevie Senior Social Media Manager, Ava LabsMac Morse Senior Technical Product Manager, Ava LabsAmanda Marquis Product Support Manager, Ava Labs

GoldFever is touching down on Avalanche, and this Space unites the teams behind the high‑stakes survival MMO, cross‑platform launcher Hyperplay, and modular blockchain Eclipse to unpack the launch. We’ll break down core gameplay, the week‑long GoldRush event, and the High Octane L1 that powers on‑chain combat, then look ahead to future collaborations and how the community can join the adventure.

London is calling! With Avalanche Summit London just weeks away, we’ve invited a panel of OG community members to trade their favorite Barcelona & Buenos Aires memories and stoke the hype for what’s next. From surprise alpha drops to unforgettable late-night meet-ups, we’ll unpack why Avalanchians keep coming back—and what everyone’s looking forward to in the UK.Speakers BreevieCryptostacheKriddoDrGryzExcelBallerCoop

Join us for the AvaCloud × Koroshi Builder Spotlight, a live 30‑minute session that dives into how Koroshi is launching its own Avalanche‑powered L1 with AvaCloud’s turnkey infrastructure. Hear the Koroshi team break down their tech choices, bridge‑enabled interoperability, and go‑to‑market roadmap, then stick around for live Q&ASpeakersPerry Smith (Host) AvaCloud@piweb (Anon) Team Lead - KoroshiMoz Developer - Korosh

Today we dove into Robert Rodriguez's, director of "Sin City" and many other classics, latest innovation: Brass Knuckle Films. We'll discuss how Robert and his team are using the blockchain to revolutionize independent film financing, empowering fans as investors, collaborators, and even co-creators in an exciting new slate of action films. I’m your hostSpeakersBreevie – HostJake Cvengros – Senior Ecosystem Growth Associate at Ava LabsRobert Rodriguez – Founder of Brass Knuckle Films, Founder of Troublemaker Studios, renowned filmmaker with over 30 years in directing and producing films such as "From Dusk Till Dawn," "Sin City," "Spy Kids," "Machete," "Alita: Battle Angel," and the Mexico Trilogy.Alexis Garcia – Co-Founder of Brass Knuckle Films, former WME agent and Head of Film at Fifth Season, launched his action film label CAT5 in May 2024, first film “A Working Man” opened #1 at the US box office a few weeks ago.

Today we spotlight builders using AvaCloud to launch and scale custom L1s in Web3. In this episode, we’re joined by Quboid, a platform unifying loyalty points across brands with flexible staking, swapping, and redemption. Founder Prakhar Sharma shares how AvaCloud enabled them to move quickly from idea to implementation, and why a custom L1 was essential to their product vision.SpeakersPerry Smith (Host) AvaCloudAmy Liu Zhao (Host) AvaCloudPrakhar Sharma Founder & CEO Quboid

We explored how AvaCloud is transforming blockchain development by making it dramatically faster, easier, and more customizable to launch a Layer 1. From real-world case studies to a live demo, the discussion highlights AvaCloud’s no-code infrastructure, enterprise-grade privacy tools, and support for builders across industries—from Web3 startups to financial institutions and global brands. Whether you're migrating from another network or launching your first chain, AvaCloud unlocks speed, flexibility, and control.Speakers: (Host) Breevie Stephens: Senior Social Media Manager, Ava Labs Will Waltrip: Director of Product, AvaCloudPerry Smith: Solutions Architect, AvaCloudAnthony Janocko: Solutions Architect, AvaCloud 

Today we unveiled an exciting new feature from The Arena, the innovative SocialFi application you all know and love, built on Avalanche. We'll dive into how The Arena's brand-new Live Streaming capabilities will unlock powerful monetization opportunities, boost real-time engagement, and enhance the experience for creators and viewers alike. Speakers:Jason Desimone - CEO, The ArenaPhillip Liu - COO, The ArenaBreevie(host) - Sr. Social Media Manager, Ava Labs

On Owl Explains, we explained the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for stablecoins, exploring the latest U.S. legislative developments, SEC interpretations, and international regulatory approaches. We also unpacked what recent regulatory advancements mean for stablecoin issuers, financial institutions, and crypto users, offering clarity on implications and future trends.Speakers:Lee Schneider (Host) - General Counsel, Ava LabsLaura Navaratnam - Director, Gattaca HorizonsAmy Davine Kim - Policy Lead, Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies (BCDC) at PayPal

In this episode, we sat down with Claudia from Uplink to explore how Uplink is redefining decentralized connectivity through its DePIN Layer 1 on Avalanche. From hitting over 315K router registrations in just two weeks to launching a fully Avalanche-powered L1, Uplink is making waves in the quest to democratize internet access and break free from traditional telecom models. Speakers:Breevie (Host) – Sr. Social Media Manager, Ava LabsClaudia – Chief Marketing Officer, Uplink

AI isn’t just reshaping crypto—it’s redefining the future. Join the Avalanche Foundation’s infraBUIDL(AI) committee and featured grantees for a dynamic roundtable exploring how AI is unlocking new possibilities within the Avalanche ecosystem. From on-chain intelligence to autonomous innovation, discover where AI and Avalanche are headed next.Speakers:Coop - HostDaniel - Sr. Program Manager of Avalanche FoundationLei Lei - VP, Global BD of KiteAINate - Founder of BitteJochem - Strategic Partnerships of Aethir Payton - Founder of WolvesDAO

Core Wallet is evolving with gasless C-Chain transactions and a major rebrand and UI/UX overhaul, making it easier, smarter, and more intuitive for Web3 users. Akash Gupta, VP of Core, joins the discussion to talk about how user feedback has shaped these updates, what users can expect from the new experience, and how Core is positioning itself as the go-to wallet for the Avalanche ecosystem and beyond. A live demo will showcase gasless transactions, followed by a discussion on Web3 usability and how Core stands out from the competition.Speakers:Breevie – Host, Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsAkash Gupta – Vice President of Core

In this episode, John Nahas (Chief Business Officer, Ava Labs) hosts a discussion with John Wu (President, Ava Labs) and Anthony Scaramucci (Founder, Skybridge Capital) on the future of tokenization, blockchain adoption, and Avalanche's role as a leading Layer 1.Speakers:John Wu - President, Ava LabsJohn Nahas - Chief Business Officer, Ava LabsAnthony Scaramucci - Founder & Managing Partner, SkyBridge

Eclipse is building a gaming-focused Layer 1 on Avalanche, designed to bridge Web2 games into Web3 seamlessly. This discussion will explore why Eclipse chose Avalanche, the challenges Web2 games face in adopting blockchain, and the solutions Eclipse provides. We’ll also dive into how their ecosystem enables new revenue models for game developers and enhances player ownership. Plus, we’ll give Eclipse the space to share any exciting updates on the horizon.Speakers:Breevie (Host) – Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsColin – Founder of EclipseShak – Tech Lead of Eclipse

In this episode, we dive into AvaCloud, Avalanche’s powerful solution for launching custom Layer 1 blockchains. Join Anthony and Perry as they break down how AvaCloud is revolutionizing blockchain deployment with managed infrastructure, client services, and seamless scalability.Speakers:(Host) Breevie Stephens: Senior Social Media Manager, Ava Labs - Will Waltrip: Director of Product, AvaCloudPerry Smith: Solutions Architect, AvaCloudAnthony Janocko: Solutions Architect, AvaCloud

This discussion brings together two pioneering AI projects built on Avalanche  KiteAI, a purposed-built Layer 1 for AI  and Orbit, an AI agent DeFi abstraction layer. We’ll dive into why they chose Avalanche, how AI agents are transforming finance and data economies, and what’s next for AI-powered blockchain applications. Expect a dynamic conversation about the future of AI in Web3, industry trends and its effect on regulators ,institutions and decentralization. Speakers:Breevie (Host) – Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsChi – CEO, KiteAIChris – Co-Founder & CPO, OrbitRyan – Co-Founder & CEO, Orbit

We explored Haunted Space, the AAA blockchain-based game launching on Avalanche. We’ll dive into how Galaxy Lab is leveraging Avalanche’s technology and integrating the Polaris AI platform, covering everything from gameplay to accessibility innovations. Make sure you stay tuned because we have an exciting live demo, insider updates, and an in-depth discussion on the future of gaming at the intersection of Web3 and AI coming up.SpeakersBreevie (Host) - Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsLello - CMO of Galaxy Lab

Token Relations Quarterly Webinar: Scaling the Avalanche NetworkSpeakers:Jacquelyn Melinek - Token Relations, Co-FounderMatthew Schmenk - Ava Labs, Senior Ecosystem Growth AssociateSteven Gates - GoGoPool, FounderRhett Shipp - Avant Founder

We dove into the groundbreaking Avalanche9000 upgrade and its transformative effects on the blockchain ecosystem. We explored GoGoPool’s L1 Launcher (L1L) and L1 Marketplace (L1M), which are revolutionizing how developers can launch custom blockchains with minimal cost and effort. With these tools, launching an L1 blockchain is now easier and more affordable than ever, and the barriers to entry have dropped by 99%. Additionally, we  discussed the results of the Beam Foundation’s Node Mint and its potential impact on Avalanche’s validator landscape.Breevie (Host) – Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsSteven Gates – CEO & Co-Founder of GoGoPoolBudd White – Head of Product at GoGoPoolAaron – Head of Ecosystem at GoGoPool

The rise of AI agents within the Avalanche ecosystem is not just transforming the DeFi crypto industry but holds the potential to impact every aspect of our lives in the near future. In this live stream, we dove into the current landscape of AI agents in Avalanche, featuring insights from the innovators driving this groundbreaking shift.Speakers:Coop, Sr. Growth Marketing Manager , Ava LabsChad Wentworth, Founder of [redacted]Daniel Ortiz, Program Manager, Avalanche FoundationMiki Huber – Co-Founder, Neuranode

This episode explores the Avalanche Foundation’s infraBUIDL() Grant Program and the innovative projects it supports, driving critical infrastructure growth in the ecosystem. Today we feature grant recipients Suzaku, Kurtosis, Via Labs, and Union Labs. We'll dive into their groundbreaking solutions—from decentralizing Avalanche L1s and streamlining developer tooling to enhancing cross-chain liquidity and interoperability. Speakers:Daniel (Program Manager, Avalanche Foundation) – Expert on infraBUIDL() grantsBreevie (Sr. Social Media Manager, Ava Labs)Cletus (COO, Via Labs)Karel (CEO, Union Labs)Leo (CTO, Suzaku)Tedi (Software Engineer, Kurtosis)

We explored the exciting new integration of the Avalanche C-Chain with SwissBorg’s Meta-Exchange (MEX), opening up seamless fiat on/off ramps and advanced trading options for the Avalanche community. Additionally, we discuss SwissBorg's mission to democratize finance, its future roadshow, and its innovative tools that empower users in the crypto space.Speakers:Breevie (Host) - Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsCyrus Fazel - CEO Co-Founder of SwissBorgNicolas Remond - CTOAlex Fazel - CPO (Partnership Officer)

We dove into Avant, a DeFi platform revolutionizing stable-value tokens through its innovative offerings: avUSD, a stable-value token, and savUSD, its yield-bearing counterpart. We explore Avant's mission to democratize finance, its unique features, and its roadmap for creating a secure and scalable financial ecosystem.Speakers:Breevie (Host) - Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsMatthew Schmenk - Senior Ecosystem Growth Associate at Ava LabsJF Saine - COO & Head of BD at AvantRhett Ship - Founder of Avant Protocol

We explored how Pakt is pioneering the future of blockchain-powered work through its builder marketplace. Brendan Joyce, CEO & Co-Founder of Pakt, joins us to discuss why 2025 is "Crypto’s Year of the Builder" and how Pakt serves as a behavioral bridge to bring elite builders into the Avalanche ecosystem. We’ll also dive into a live demo of Pakt.build to showcase how users can create, earn, and pay in crypto seamlessly.Speakers:Breevie (Host) - Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsBrendan Joyce - CEO & Co-Founder of Pakt

We explored Enclave, a fully encrypted exchange designed to protect traders from MEV, front running, and slippage. We'll dive into its unique offerings, including Enclave Perps, Enclave Cross, and Enclave Spot, as well as its innovative Alpha Strats. Additionally, we’ll discuss why Enclave chose to build on Avalanche and the broader impact Avalanche has on confidential and trustless trading.SpeakersBreevie (Host) – Sr. Social Media Manager, Ava LabsDavid Wells – CEO, Enclave MarketsPhil Wirtjes – CEO, Enclave GlobalEmin Gün Sirer – Founder & CEO, Ava Labs

GoGoPool is launching COQNet, on Avalanche, transforming what used to be just a meme into a utility-driven ecosystem. We explored more about COQNet, the impact for Avalanche and COQ communities, and what to expect from GGP9000. We’ll also dive into COQNet’s first major application, Dream, and the critical role of the Etna upgrade in making it all possible.Speakers:Breevie (Host) – Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsBudd White – Head of Product at GoGoPoolAaron – Head of Business Development at GoGoPoolDaniel Killeen - Cowboy at Rowship

Today we brought together some innovative Avalanche DeFi projects to explore the ever-evolving landscape of liquidity expansion, yield generation, and stable-value assets in Avalanche DeFi. Our panel will break down how their protocols benefit users, why they chose Avalanche, and how these innovations contribute to the network’s growth in DeFi.Speakers:Breevie (Host) - Sr. Social Media Manager, Ava LabsMatthew Schmenk - Business Development, Ava LabsRhett - Founder, Avant JF - COO & Head of BD, AvantCengiz - CEO, DexalotLamehillbilly - Founder, Pharaoh ExchangeCaesar - CEO, Stable JackSextus - COO, Stable Jack

We sat down with Jason Brink, CEO of DataGram, to discuss how DataGram is pioneering decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) with its Avalanche-based Layer 1 blockchain. We explored the transparency, scalability, and efficiency of DataGram’s infrastructure, the different types of DataGram Cores, and how its Web5.0 vision merges the best of Web2 and Web3. We also compared DataGram’s approach to traditional cloud infrastructure and give Jason the space to share any exciting updates on the horizon.Speakers:Breevie (Host) – Sr. Social Media Manager at Ava LabsJason Brink – CEO, Datagram