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🎙️ Guest: Seth Hallem, CEO of Certora 🕒 Duration: ~45 minsEpisode OverviewCrypto runs 24/7.Capital moves instantly. Logic executes automatically. There’s no closing bell, and no overnight reset.But most protocol teams don’t have 10,000 people monitoring security like a global bank.In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Seth Hallem, CEO of Certora, to talk about what it actually takes to secure always-on financial systems, especially when your team is small, and the stakes are high.Seth’s background spans decades in software quality, static analysis, cybersecurity, and enterprise security. Before joining Certora, he founded multiple venture-backed companies and built security systems for highly regulated industries where failures aren’t bugs, they’re front-page events.Today, Certora works with leading protocols like Lido, Aave, Uniswap, and Compound to help validate code, architecture, and operational controls before serious capital is at risk.They get into:Seth’s journey from static analysis to formal verificationWhy audits alone don’t solve systemic riskWhat “continuous, layered” security actually looks like in practiceThe gap between a 20-person protocol team and a 10,000-person bank security departmentWhy private key compromise is often the weakest linkThe institutional questions around tokenization, stablecoins, and onchain settlementTakeaways from Certora’s 2025 Momentum ReportWhat it means to make financial software “institution-ready”If you’re building financial infrastructure, or planning to scale serious capital, this episode offers a clear look at how security matures as systems grow.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/securing-24-7-finance-without-a-10-000-person/id1799063494?i=1000751782661🔹 Spotify → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sTPCtHFIq0🔹 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sTPCtHFIq0Connect with Certora & Seth🌐 Website: https://www.certora.com/ 🐦 X: @CertoraStay Connected With UsEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with founders and builders shaping the future of crypto and Web3.🐦 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Stephanie Vaughan, Co-Founder & COO of Veda 🕒 Duration: ~35 minsEpisode OverviewDeFi moves quickly. Narratives change.Infrastructure is what holds it all together.In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Stephanie Vaughan, Co-Founder & COO of Veda, to talk about what it takes to build vault infrastructure that can adapt to crypto’s constant evolution.Stephanie’s background spans the Naval Academy, five years in the Marine Corps (including Operation Enduring Freedom), investment banking, fintech, and eventually crypto. That mix of discipline and financial experience shaped how she approached building Veda.Today, Veda provides vault infrastructure for partners like EtherFi and other DeFi platforms, enabling dynamic yield strategies without users needing to actively manage multiple protocols themselves.They get into:• Stephanie’s transition from military service to crypto • Why Veda focused on infrastructure instead of going direct-to-consumer • The difference between static vaults and dynamic, rebalancing strategies • Scaling through partnerships • The realities of institutional adoption, compliance, and AML • Why founders should solve a real problem, not just improve something marginallyIf you’re interested in how crypto infrastructure is built and scaled, this episode breaks it down clearly.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-problem-with-static-defi-vaults-and-what/id1799063494?i=1000750433814🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GBJB4KJQ2Rbm4QU5NHP2H?si=z5fRQKhMSQGrPJTqz4xuiQ🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/Rep40Lkyro8Connect with Veda & Stephanie🌐 Website: https://veda.tech/ 🐦 X: @veda_labs, @GoodStephVStay Connected With UsEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with founders and builders shaping the future of crypto.🐦 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I 🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Enzzo Cusihuaman, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer of R2 Protocol (@r2yield)🕒 Duration: ~45 minutesEpisode OverviewThe best yields in finance have always been reserved for institutions. Everyone else gets scraps.In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Enzzo Cusihuaman, Co-Founder and CBO of R2 Protocol, to unpack how tokenized treasuries and private credit are changing that reality. R2 is building an on-chain yield layer that gives everyday users access to institutional-grade returns historically locked behind capital requirements, compliance hurdles, and closed doors.Enzzo shares his path from traditional businesses in Peru to early crypto adoption, Binance, and ultimately co-founding R2. The conversation dives deep into real-world assets, private credit, and why transparency, risk management, and global distribution matter if on-chain yield is going to scale beyond crypto natives.They break down how R2 aggregates tokenized treasuries and private credit into composable DeFi vaults, how risk is curated and disclosed, and why developing markets in Latin America, Asia, and Africa are core to their strategy, not an afterthought.They get into:• Enzzo’s journey from Latin American family businesses to Binance and building R2• Why institutional yield rarely reaches retail and how tokenization changes that• Treasury bills vs. private credit: risk, return, and real tradeoffs• How R2 curates institutional partners like BlackRock-linked issuers, Apollo, and Mercado Bitcoin• Why private credit unlocks higher on-chain yield than treasuries alone• Transparency, attestations, and how risk is managed on-chain• Who R2 is built for: retail users, institutions, and fintechs in emerging markets• The biggest bottlenecks holding RWA adoption back in Web3• What it takes to bridge TradFi discipline with DeFi composabilityIf you care about real yield, tokenized credit, or what it actually takes to bring institutional finance on-chain without breaking DeFi’s ethos, this episode is for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enzzo-cusihuaman-of-r2-protocol-on-making/id1799063494?i=1000746401683🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yfsXZvqKvh3vTyaG4XXom?si=P0h6x5KFQbyfIOXbZosbGQConnect with R2 & Enzzo🌐 Website: r2.money🐦 X: @r2yield | @crypto_enzzoStay Connected With UsEnjoyed the episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people at the intersection of Web3, crypto, and finance.🐦 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Adam Kazas, CEO of Gero Wallet (@AdamFromGero)🕒 Duration: ~41 minutesCrypto wallets have improved a lot, but plenty still feel built for power users. In this episode, Lindsey McConaghy chats with Adam Kazas, CEO of @GeroWallet, about building a wallet (and dashboard) that’s actually usable day to day, without giving up self-custody.Adam shares his path from tech support → product → “building crypto at night,” plus Gero’s origin story: his team found a bug in the original wallet, shipped a fix, built trust with the team, then acquired the IP and rebuilt the product from the ground up.They also dig into a big real-world headache: paying for Web2 life with Web3 funds - why Gero is focused on closing that gap with ADA cashback and the Cardano-powered crypto card.In this episode:From side project to full-time founderHow Gero evolved from collaboration to acquisition + rebuildWhat “non-custodial” should feel like for normal usersADA cashback + the Gero cardCardano Shield security checks, privacy, and complianceWhat’s next: accounting tools, Bitcoin DeFi, Midnight supportWhere to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turning-onchain-value-into-real-world-spending-adam/id1799063494?i=1000745356451🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TMGJs768pbtasHuX5pTlC?si=b1cea7fc1ad74862🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/0VkHZiB8hUwConnect with Gero: gerowallet.io | @GeroWallet | @AdamFromGero on XFollow the show: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I | tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Rolf Versluis, Co-founder of Horizen (@horizenglobal)🕒 Duration: ~42 minutesEpisode OverviewPublic blockchains unlock composability, liquidity, and open infrastructure, but they also put every transaction on display. For builders and businesses, that transparency can be a dealbreaker: competitors can trace customers, vendors can infer pricing, and payroll becomes a public ledger.In this episode, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Rolf Versluis, co-founder of Horizen, to talk about why privacy can’t be an “either/or” choice, and how Horizen is building toward selective, auditable privacy as a privacy-first L3 on Base. Rolf shares his unusual path into crypto, from serving as a U.S. Navy submarine officer and nuclear engineer, to scaling a Cisco networking business, to early Bitcoin mining, before co-founding Horizen (originally ZenCash) to bring business-grade privacy to onchain payments.They dig into why stablecoins in their current form still don’t meet the needs of many real-world businesses, the lessons Horizen learned navigating regulatory constraints, and the technical toolkit powering privacy today, from TEEs and ZK proofs to MPC and fully homomorphic encryption.They get into:• Rolf’s journey from Navy submarines to Cisco to Bitcoin mining and building in crypto• What “business-level privacy” means, and why it matters for adoption• Why Horizen migrated ZEN to Base and launched a privacy-first L3 appchain• The compliance challenge: selective disclosure, auditability, and regulation-friendly design• The privacy stack in plain English: TEEs, ZKPs, FHE, and MPC, and their tradeoffs• Why many businesses still won’t use stablecoins (yet) without privacy• Horizen’s grants program and what they look for in builders (aspirin, not vitamins)• Founder lessons on surviving cycles, managing runway, and solving real problems outside Web3If you’re building in payments, stablecoins, identity, or privacy infrastructure, and you’re thinking about what it takes to bring serious businesses onchain, this episode is for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-privacy-practical-rolf-versluis-on-bringing/id1799063494?i=1000742523713🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T8LtH4uDfJXtlFZZtA7by?si=40c00fc77472473e🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/PviLtKtDyQMConnect with Horizen & Rolf🌐 horizen.io🐦 X: @horizenglobalStay Connected With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, follow + review to support the show!🐦 X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Eleni Steinman, Co-founder of Loop Crypto🕒 Duration: ~42 minutesEpisode OverviewCrypto payments promise speed and global reach, but for most merchants, accepting stablecoins is still far too complex. Fragmented chains, manual billing, and a lack of autopay make crypto feel years behind traditional payment rails.In this episode, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Eleni Steinman, co-founder of Loop Crypto (@loopcrypto_xyz), the company bringing stablecoin payments directly into existing billing stacks like Stripe and Chargebee. Loop makes it possible for merchants to accept stablecoins alongside credit cards, support true recurring payments and usage-based billing, and unlock global revenue without navigating dozens of local payment methods.Eleni walks through her journey from the U.S. government and the State Department, to her first crypto infrastructure role, to co-founding Loop with early backing from Archetype, before the idea even existed. She also breaks down what stablecoin adoption really looks like, why usage patterns may surprise you, and what she’s learned building a team in a fast-moving industry.They get into:• How government work prepared her for the ambiguity and pace of startup life• Why 15% of sales in stablecoins isn’t unusual for merchants today• Recurring payments, autopay, credit top-ups, and the rise of AI usage-based billing• Supporting multiple chains, wallets, and stablecoins without overwhelming merchants• How Loop approaches failed payments, sanctions checks, on-chain visibility, and user control• Founder insights on iteration, resilience, and building a team that thrives in ambiguityIf you’re building in AI, SaaS, fintech, or Web3, and you're curious where stablecoins fit into modern payments, this one's for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-stablecoins-work-like-stripe-inside-loop-crypto/id1799063494?i=1000742064681🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ng7IEq6TdCb1vvjfPI0MT?si=2db19d21ed8346d9🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ct3RYSP-6WE?si=arbrBpWR4RwiWmF1Connect with Loop & Eleni🌐 loopcrypto.xyz🐦 X: @loopcrypto_xyz | @ElenithinksStay Connected With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, follow + review to support the show!🐦 X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Victor Vernissage, Co-founder of Humanode 🕒 Duration: ~42 minutesEpisode OverviewBlockchains promise decentralization, but when consensus is controlled by the biggest stakers, is that really true?In this episode, Lindsey McConaghy dives in with Humanode co-founder Victor Vernissage to explore a new model: one human, one node, one vote. Instead of staking tokens, Humanode ties consensus to biometric uniqueness, so governance isn’t captured by a handful of whales, mining pools, or (soon enough) AI bots.They get into: • Why token-weighted networks drift toward centralization • How Humanode verifies uniqueness without storing personal data • Where biometrics struggle (identical twins!) and how to solve it • Real-world use cases: Sybil-resistant airdrops, Discord Linked Roles, gaming rewards • What a future of truly human-run DAOs could unlockIf you’re curious about the human side of decentralization, this one’s for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-problem-in-decentralization-one-person-one/id1799063494?i=1000737858183🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FdHQnyeo8bMn8Pr8KUQ9l?si=378121343769448d🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/k8K2Hs3DJ-E?si=4patu9V0uCghtUOLConnect with Humanode & Victor🌐 humanode.io 🐦 X: @humanode_io | @tech_minglerStay Connected With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, follow + review to support the show! 🐦 X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I 🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

Guest: Robin Obermeyer, Co-founder & CEO at LiquidiumDuration: ~49 minutes🎧 Episode OverviewMost Bitcoin holders don’t want to move their BTC off-chain or rely on “wrapped” tokens just to use DeFi.Robin Obermeyer, Co-founder and CEO of Liquidium, joins host Lindsey McConaghy to talk about how Liquidium is making Bitcoin work natively across DeFi—no bridges, no wrapped assets, no middlemen.Robin shares how his early fascination with finance led to building a lending protocol that started with Ordinals and now lets users borrow against real Bitcoin. He explains how Liquidium grew during the bear market, who actually uses BTC-backed loans, and why great user experience, not just code, will define the future of decentralized finance.They also discuss the upcoming Liquidium.Fi launch, which will let anyone borrow stablecoins on Ethereum and Solana while keeping their Bitcoin safe on-chain.🧠 What You’ll LearnHow Robin went from university student to founder building in the 2022 bear marketThe story behind Liquidium’s first product: lending against Ordinals (NFTs on Bitcoin)What makes Liquidium.Fi different, and why no wrapped BTC or bridges are neededThe two main borrower and lender types (and their surprising strategies)Why simplicity and UX matter more than complex features in DeFiLessons on finding product–market fit by solving one real user’s problemWhat’s next: cross-chain lending and making Bitcoin collateral work anywhere🔊 Where to ListenApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bridges-no-wrapped-btc-how-liquidium-is-giving-bitcoiners/id1799063494?i=1000734492438Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/21ncxJOhnDehAi5ZzrEUX0?si=dc2e824f7e5a4d0eYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toJh1mvGdMM🌐 Connect with Robin & LiquidiumWebsite: https://liquidium.fiX (Twitter): @robin_liquidium | @LiquidiumFi🔔 Stay Connected With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_Visit our site: tokenforyourthoughts.com

Everybody Wants Control: Seth For Privacy on Reclaiming Choice in CryptoGuest: Seth For Privacy, VP at Cake Wallet Duration: ~50 minutes🎧 Episode OverviewIn a world where every click and transaction leaves a trace, what does it really mean to stay private?Seth For Privacy, VP at Cake Wallet, joins host Lindsey McConaghy to talk about why privacy isn’t about hiding—it’s about control. Seth shares his journey from building corporate surveillance tools to helping users take back their financial freedom through self-custody and privacy-first design.They discuss the personal side of privacy, why crypto transactions live forever, and how the right tools can make privacy effortless—not extreme.🧠 What You’ll LearnHow Seth went from cybersecurity to crypto privacy advocateThe moment that changed how he saw personal freedomWhy “I’ve got nothing to hide” misses the pointHow Cake Wallet makes privacy simple with silent payments and PayJoinThe link between privacy and human relationships (and why it surprised him)How financial privacy connects to real-world freedomWhat’s next: bringing self-custody, privacy, and usability together🔊 Where to ListenApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privacy-isnt-about-hiding-its-about-control-seth-for/id1799063494?i=1000732892470Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/3glfPpBLTfZkHTRoI9jay2?si=03721f847eea41ceYouTube → https://youtu.be/ijFLHQtLVmQ🌐 Connect with Seth & Cake WalletWebsite: https://cakewallet.com X (Twitter): @SethForPrivacy | @CakeWallet🔔 Stay Connected With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ Visit our site: tokenforyourthoughts.com

Guest: Felipe Servin, Founder & CEO of Sati Duration: ~48 minutes🎧 Episode OverviewFor billions of people, banking is a luxury, and stable money is out of reach.In this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy speaks with Felipe Servin, founder of Sati, a WhatsApp-first crypto wallet that makes Bitcoin, stablecoins, and even mining rewards accessible through simple chat commands.Felipe shares his journey from building online communities with 50M+ users to confronting the realities of remittances, hyperinflation, and financial exclusion. He also explains why bots may be crypto’s best shot at real-world adoption.🧠 What You’ll LearnHow Felipe went from viral Facebook communities to solving cross-border paymentsHow Sati turns WhatsApp into a full-featured crypto wallet (no downloads required)Sending to phone numbers, with unclaimed funds returned automaticallyCash-to-crypto on-ramps via 7-Eleven and beyondTrue stories: a Venezuelan nail artist, surviving inflation in Argentina, and moreWhat crypto builders can learn from messaging-first designWhat’s next: AI chat flows & Bitcoin Lightning tipping for creators🔊 Where to ListenApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turning-whatsapp-into-a-wallet-felipe-servin-on/id1799063494?i=1000731058547Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xl9LqyoOqEAqhnqGCpkMU?si=d84f5982060045bdYouTube → https://youtu.be/T5sS9aTl7qw?si=gDOHzwg8vHEDOjmz🌐 Connect with Sati & FelipeWebsite: sati.proX (Twitter): @heysati  | @fservin🔔 Stay Connected With UsIf you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.Follow us on Twitter: @TokenThoughts_Visit our site: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Erin West, Founder & President of Operation Shamrock 🕒 Duration: ~52 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Lindsey sits down with Erin West, a veteran prosecutor turned crypto crime fighter. Erin is the founder of Operation Shamrock, a coalition tackling one of the darkest corners of crypto: “pig butchering” scams where trafficked workers are forced to groom victims online and drain their savings.Erin explains how these scams evolved from SIM swaps and identity theft into full-scale factory operations, and shares what she’s witnessed inside scam compounds in Southeast Asia. She also breaks down how Operation Shamrock is uniting banks, law enforcement, and advocates to fight back, and how you can help.They cover:What “pig butchering” really means, and how it traps both victims and workersFirsthand stories from raided scam compoundsWhy anyone, not just the elderly, can be targetedHow listeners can support the fight: awareness, donations, and trainingWhere to listen:🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-scams-erin-west-on-fighting-crypto-crime/id1799063494?i=1000728471837🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2liqR6xqEEq2N0Q4Uua2yv?si=7516010f1f584af4🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/aFqvtybugx4Connect with Operation Shamrock & Erin West🌐 Website: operationshamrock.org 🐦 X (Twitter): @OpShamrockStay Connected With UsEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping Web3, crypto & AI. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Mimi Vong, Co-founder & CEO of Metafyed 🕒 Duration: ~46 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Mimi Vong, co-founder and CEO of Metafyed, about how her team is making real-world asset (RWA) tokenization practical and trustworthy.Mimi shares her path from brand and e-commerce leadership to Web3, why she and her co-founder chose to tackle private credit first, and how Metafyed blends AI, compliance, and smart UX to turn illiquid assets into investable opportunities.They discuss what it takes to earn investor trust, the role of regulation and licensed partners, and why community (and personal brand) still matter in an AI-powered, decentralized market.They cover:Why trust, not just technology, is the key to RWA adoptionMetafyed’s focus on 3–6 month private credit deals in Asia PacificHow the platform blends AI-assisted risk scoring with human reviewExpanding beyond EVM to Stellar for speed and lower feesLessons from building: hiring for quality, personal brand, and staying close to usersMisconceptions about tokenized assets (no “100x next week”)Regulation, compliance, and partnerships with licensed exchangesWhere to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-metafyed-is-turning-private-credit-into-tokenized/id1799063494?i=1000726577290 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/16uI3ouQyH0nMwALVYsg0D?si=51edd6bc3c724bba 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/xZaHYR6pi6YConnect with Metafyed & Mimi Vong🌐 Website: metafyed.com 🐦 X (Twitter): @Metafyed  | @mimivongStay Connected With UsEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping Web3, crypto & AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Louise Borreani, Co-founder of Eco Frontiers 🕒 Duration: ~55 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Louise Borreani, co-founder of Eco Frontiers and one of the leading voices in regenerative finance. Louise shares how her background in political science and environmental policy led her to explore Web3 as a tool for better governance and financing of nature.They talk about the upcoming Green Crypto Handbook, a deep dive into how green crypto assets are created, the “environmental finance stack,” and why most of green finance today is still broken. Louise also explains the Regen Atlas, an open-source map of tokenized nature-backed assets, and what’s next for the space.They cover:Why traditional green finance lacks transparency, and how Web3 can fix thatThe promise (and challenge) of crypto-native environmental assetsWhat “green crypto” actually means, and common misconceptionsWhy DAOs sparked her interest in blockchainBuilding the Regen Atlas and tracking nature-based tokens globallyThe role of oracles and MRV in verifying real-world impactWhat’s next for regulation, taxonomy, and scaling ReFi projectsWhere to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bringing-nature-on-chain-louise-borreani-on-the/id1799063494?i=1000724094297 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MsGt7AWrjbPgegfD0TXrJ?si=7fe11de0a53d48b3Connect with Eco Frontiers & Louise Borreani🌐 Website: ecofrontiers.xyz 🐦 X (Twitter): @ecofrontiers | @LBorreaniStay Connected With UsEnjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people building Web3, crypto & AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder & CEO of Sweat Economy  🕒 Duration: ~50 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Oleg Fomenko, co-founder and CEO of Sweat Economy, the company behind Sweatcoin and the broader “movement economy.” Oleg shares how a personal fitness setback inspired the idea, why they started centralized before moving on-chain, and how Sweat Economy is now onboarding millions of people into crypto by simply rewarding them for walking.They cover:Discovering Bitcoin in 2011 and early experiments with blockchainWhy the first Sweatcoin launched off-chain (and when they switched)How Sweat Economy overcame fraud attempts like “phones on dishwashers”Barriers that keep people out of crypto, and how Sweat Economy lowers themPartnerships with healthcare providers, including the UK’s NHSThe parallels between the attention economy and the movement economyHow Sweat Economy’s tokenomics work - from “Grow Jars” to universal gas feesWhere Oleg sees the next billion people entering Web3Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-your-steps-earn-you-money-oleg-fomenko-on-building/id1799063494?i=1000722159800 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/56731Wjs2hHZXHvDRcehvS?si=8e7fdf59407d435f 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ySw8BC3dr14Connect with Sweat Economy & Oleg Fomenko🌐 Website: https://swe.at/ 🐦 X (Twitter): @SweatEconomy | @oleg_fem 🔗 LinkedIn: Oleg FomenkoStay Connected With UsEnjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people building Web3, crypto & AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Kelghe D’Cruz, Founder & CEO of PAIRS 🕒 Duration: ~48 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Kelghe D’Cruz, founder and CEO of PAIRS, a platform bringing DeFi and CeFi tools into one interface. Kelghe shares how his early experiments with Dogecoin, a healthcare startup, and a near-ICO all shaped his approach to building something more practical for crypto users today.They cover:Mining Dogecoin and selling it on eBay in 2013Walking away from an ICO raise after legal adviceLetting users trade across chains and settle to fiatBuilding with third-party banking partners, not replacing themA future profit-sharing model tied to trading activityChallenges of running a startup with a live tokenWhy he’s prioritizing licenses early, even before it’s requiredWhere to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-healthcare-to-hashes-kelghe-dcruz-on-bridging/id1799063494?i=1000718911639 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yckAYzd77ydd2BZhKlidQ?si=8d25210fb8fb4d0e 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/RP6ZN785G-AConnect with PAIRS & Kelghe D’Cruz🌐 Website: pairs.xyz/ 🐦 X (Twitter): @kelghe | @pairs_dex 🔗 LinkedIn: Kelghe D’CruzStay Connected With UsEnjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people building Web3, crypto & AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Sarah Luehrs, COO of Union Labs🕒 Duration: ~50 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Sarah Luehrs, COO of Union Labs, an interoperability protocol connecting blockchain ecosystems. Sarah shares her unconventional path from the U.S. Navy, where she led over 100 sailors on a nuclear warship, to the world of crypto operations and compliance.They cover:Sarah’s leadership lessons from the Navy and how they apply to startupsHer transition from military life to crypto via compliance roles at Elixir Network and TokensoftUnion Labs’ mission to connect blockchains and its recent $12M Series A raiseThe operational realities of running a fast-scaling Web3 startupBuilding community through creative campaigns like Union’s whale shark NFT programAdvice on hiring, compliance, and managing hypergrowth in cryptoWhat’s ahead for Union Labs, including their upcoming mainnet and token launchWhere to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-nuclear-ships-to-union-labs-sarah-luehrs-on-web3-ops/id1799063494?i=1000718013736🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/03JbiIdn2wiFS39BdeJy5s?si=24deafea4fe14c68🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/iW2BGfsGkGsConnect with Union Labs & Sarah Luehrs🌐 Website: union.build 🐦 X (Twitter): @Union_Build | @sarahkc07 🔗 LinkedIn: Sarah Luehrs – COO, Union LabsStay Connected With UsEnjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more candid conversations with leaders in crypto, Web3, and AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Sadie Raney, Co-founder & CEO of Eve Wealth🕒 Duration: ~54 minutesI’m an Eve Wealth ambassador and receive a complimentary membership as part of the program.If you’re curious to explore the community, you can use my invite link for early access: https://www.evewealth.com/join?grsf=lindsey-h1u1k0 or referral code: lindsey-h1u1k0Episode OverviewThere’s a lot of talk about making crypto more accessible. Sadie Raney is actually doing it.She’s the Co-founder and CEO of Eve Wealth, a platform designed to help people learn, connect, and invest in crypto without the usual overwhelm. After co-founding one of the first crypto hedge funds in the U.S. and launching a robo-advisor later acquired by Betterment, Sadie set her sights on solving a bigger problem: how to make crypto feel clear, trusted, and usable for everyone.In this episode, she shares her founder journey, lessons from building in both TradFi and Web3, and how Eve is rethinking what it means to invest in crypto today.They cover:• How Sadie went from Deloitte to crypto hedge funds to startup exits • Why Eve Wealth is designed for people who find crypto confusing or intimidating • What it means to invest with confidence, not just chase trends • Building trust, education, and real connection into the crypto experience • What the Eve Summit revealed about vulnerability, community, and learningWhere to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-ask-invest-sadie-raney-on-building-a-smarter/id1799063494?i=1000714701659 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VrIXLTePXXgLizDc00a7X?si=988883b25f1e4576 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ZoNIGZc2fxcConnect with Sadie Raney & Eve Wealth🌐 Website: evewealth.com 🐦 X (Twitter): @evewealthhq | @StrixLeviathan 🔗 LinkedIn: Sadie RaneyStay ConnectedEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more behind-the-scenes conversations with the people building crypto, Web3, and beyond. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Anastasija Plotnikova, Co-founder & CEO of Fideum🕒 Duration: ~43 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Anastasija Plotnikova, co-founder and CEO of Fideum, to unpack what it really takes to make crypto usable for everyone. From law enforcement in The Hague to building fintech infrastructure, Anastasija shares her journey into crypto and the bold mission behind Fideum: making compliant, user-friendly crypto payments a global reality.They cover:How Fideum evolved from a retail app to a B2B crypto infrastructure provider.What it's like building in crypto as a licensed business shut out by banks.Bridging TradFi and DeFi through embedded crypto services for brokerages.The impact of MiCA and why stablecoins are reshaping the regulatory map.Lessons for founders navigating global compliance—and knowing when to pivot.Why 2025 may be the year crypto “grows up.”Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-law-to-ledger-how-anastasija-plotnikova-is-helping/id1799063494?i=1000713484324🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/24T28YUYQW5zld2lLHbI0r?si=1b42e229ab0943ea🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ySwHOGz9ncsConnect with Anastasija Plotnikova & Fideum🌐 Website: https://www.fideum.com/🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/FideumFinanceStay Connected With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts to hear more real talk with the minds shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

 🎙️ Guest: Jagdeep Sidhu, Core Developer of Syscoin 🕒 Duration: ~47 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Jagdeep Sidhu, the longtime core developer behind Syscoin, to talk about what it really takes to scale blockchain infrastructure without compromising on decentralization or security.Jagdeep shares lessons from over a decade of building, including why Syscoin never pivoted, what edge chains and AI agents actually do, and how their team is rethinking Bitcoin interoperability with Robin Bridge.They cover:• The hard trade-offs between scalability, decentralization, and usability • What edge chains are, and how they enable vertical and horizontal scaling • Why AI services need blockchains, and vice versa • How ZK-Sys brings Bitcoin-level security to modular smart contracts • What it means to keep evolving without abandoning your original vision • Advice for founders on surviving multiple market cyclesIf you care about protocol design, long-term thinking, or just want a smarter way to scale without compromise, this one’s for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scaling-bitcoin-without-compromises-jagdeep-sidhu-on/id1799063494?i=1000712198039 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SiNkI1IUNkJj8XUczvcEP?si=a0baac61fa6d4302 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/0Y-0NcoDcfEConnect with Jagdeep & Syscoin🌐 Website: syscoin.org 🐦 X (Twitter): @syscoin | @realSidhuJagStay ConnectedEnjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more behind-the-scenes conversations with the people building crypto, Web3, and beyond.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Eneko Knorr, Cofounder and CEO of Stabolut🕒 Duration: ~42 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Eneko Knorr, Cofounder and CEO of Stabolut, about building a fully crypto-backed, yield-generating stablecoin that doesn’t rely on banks.Eneko shares how USB is pushing stablecoins closer to crypto’s original values - censorship resistance, decentralization, and access.They cover:• Why a stablecoin shouldn’t depend on banks• How USB pegs to the dollar using crypto assets and derivatives• What “yield-bearing” stablecoins really offer, and why JPMorgan says they could dominate the market• Why transparency isn’t just a buzzword, but core to adoption• The big opportunity in remittances, remote work, and cross-border payments• Lessons from launching multiple startups, and why product alone isn’t enoughIf you’re building in DeFi or just watching the rise of crypto-native finance, this one's for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yield-without-banks-eneko-knorr-on-building-usb-a/id1799063494?i=1000709534255🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/65KwGKDRPjV3xn1yZ7mPqA?si=31d2d63038a842a2🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/_fpA8Yw8f14Connect with Eneko & Stabolut🌐 Website: stabolut.com🐦 X (Twitter): @enekoknorr | @stabolutStay ConnectedEnjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts to catch more candid conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Dennison Bertram, Co-founder & CEO of Tally.xyz🕒 Duration: ~49 minutes---Episode OverviewOn this week’s episode of Token for Your Thoughts, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Dennison Bertram, Co-founder of Tally.xyz.They cover a lot:From accidentally getting subpoenaed by the SEC… to helping DAOs like Uniswap and Arbitrum run votes that actually matter.This isn’t just about protocols and proposals, it’s about what it really takes to build through uncertainty, find staying power in Web3, and design systems that give token holders more than just empty promises.In this episode:The story behind Tally’s founding - from a Google Doc to powering billions in DAO governanceDennison’s Farmville dinner table moment (and why credible neutrality still matters today)What “liquid staked governance” means, and why it might be the future of community participationHow to get token launches right, and why most teams miss their biggest chance at leverageThe highs, lows, and hard-won lessons of building in crypto through the Gensler eraIf you’re building, launching, or just trying to understand the real mechanics of governance, this one’s worth a listen.---Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/govern-like-you-mean-it-dennison-bertram-on-how-tally/id1799063494?i=1000706599505🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zYvbf9g1VH66UsUzilRhY?si=fc8790cc97214a38🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/dNZQ9hJT_0w---Connect with Dennison & Tally🐦 X (Twitter): @DennisonBertram @tallyxyz🌐 Website: Tally.xyz---Stay ConnectedEnjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts to catch more candid conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Veronica Kirin, Founder of Asterisk Women's Health 🕒 Duration: ~46 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy speaks with Veronica Kirin, anthropologist, author, and founder of Asterisk Women's Health, about rewriting the rules of women’s health and what it means to build a data-first DAO that gives women ownership and a voice.They cover how Asterisk is:• Building the first female-specific data lake• Giving women the power to vote on what health research gets funded• Tackling the non-reproductive health data gap (spoiler: it’s massive)• Creating tools that make it easier for clinicians to access real-world data• Challenging outdated systems that have excluded women from medical research for centuriesWhether you’re into digital health, data equity, or just want to hear what it’s like launching a Web3 project powered by lived experience, this episode’s for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veronica-kirin-on-how-asterisk-is-fixing-the-data/id1799063494?i=1000705582144🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qsmuYHfYsOeGTwcAAx8IU?si=42e8da56ec4b4a59🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/AFklQ9Dhq6oConnect with Veronica & Asterisk🌐 Website: https://asteriskdao.xyz🐦 X (Twitter): @vmkirin | @AsteriskDAOStay ConnectedIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Andrew Berkowitz, Founder of ValuesCo🕒 Duration: ~45 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy speaks with Andrew Berkowitz, Cofounder and CEO of ValuesCo, about rethinking social media, incentivizing impact, and why meme coins might just be the fuel for purpose-driven economies.They cover how ValuesCo is:• Turning actions (like voting or composting) into rewards• Leveraging meme coins for social good• Building a social network that actually connects people to nature, to each other, and to themselves• Moving from celebrity influence to micro-influencers and subject matter experts• Using AI to verify real-world actions at scaleWhether you’re a creator, brand, or just curious about where social media and Web3 collide, this one’s for you.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-likes-andrew-berkowitz-on-values-co-meme-coins/id1799063494?i=1000704514701🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xx2sF3EG8N6cPym9AARku?si=9fe7d3c0848a4ef8🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/D3GkfSay1F4⸻Connect with Andrew & ValuesCo🌐 Website: https://www.values.co/🐦 X (Twitter): @TheWitzCarlton | @valuesntwr⸻Stay ConnectedIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Roman Cyganov, Founder of Antix🕒 Duration: ~46 minutesEpisode OverviewWhat if you could clone yourself - digitally - and keep working (and earning) around the clock?In this week’s episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Roman Cyganov, founder of Antix, a platform that lets you build your own AI twin.This isn’t some future fantasy. Antix AI humans can:• Create content without your involvement• Speak 30+ languages• Host virtual meetings• Star in ads, reels, or even films• And get smarter with your dataThe episode covers:• How Roman scaled production costs down by 99%• What creators, influencers, and brands can actually do with an AI twin• How blockchain secures your identity and enables new income models• Why real-time AI humans could change Zoom, YouTube, and everything in betweenThis one’s for anyone thinking about the next era of creator tools, AI identity, and monetization.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roman-cyganov-of-antix-build-an-ai-twin-that-works-24/id1799063494?i=1000703579498🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YQvnGMf02CaTBVj7mF5LM?si=20275a4e3df04836🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/4pi_nRPQ_LwConnect with Roman & Antix🌐 Website: antix.in 🐦 X (Twitter): @cyganovroman | @antix_inStay ConnectedIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, AI, and Web3.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com📩 Want to suggest a guest? Email us: [email protected]

🎙️ Guest: Paul Giordano, VP of Digital Asset Management at MARA🕒 Duration: ~34 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Paul Giordano, VP of Digital Asset Management at MARA, one of the largest Bitcoin mining operations in the world.Paul’s not just talking hash rates. From Wall Street to Crypto, he shares how MARA is turning mining into a powerful tool for global energy innovation - using flare gas, landfill methane, and remote renewables to fuel data centers, heat homes, and stabilize grids. Yes, really.They discuss Bitcoin as a treasury strategy, MARA’s global presence (from North Dakota to Abu Dhabi), and why Bitcoin might be the most misunderstood energy consumer out there.Where to Listen🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-giordano-how-mara-is-using-bitcoin-mining-to-build/id1799063494?i=1000702912737🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0coT0lCbYCUktwP2ZUDjaV?si=7fd3163f36d74706🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/8Rj9yQXTsNsConnect with Paul Giordano & MARA🌐 Website: https://mara.com🐦 X (Twitter): @MARAHoldingsStay ConnectedIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com📩 Got a guest suggestion? Reach out at [email protected]

🎙️ Guest: Zaal, Founder of The ZAO🕒 Duration: ~47 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Zaal, the founder of The ZAO - a Web3 music collective helping artists reclaim their ownership, data, and creative freedom.Zaal shares how supporting a friend’s music career turned into a mission to empower independent artists through Web3. From building decentralized tools to throwing real-world music festivals like ZAO-PALOOZA and ZAO-CHELLA, Zaal is creating a new kind of platform: community-owned, open-source, and focused on long-term impact, not viral moments.Whether you’re an artist, builder, or just Web3-curious, this conversation dives into:• Why most labels take 70% or more, and how The ZAO flips the model• How they’re using a non-transferable, soulbound governance token to build social capital• The power of music battles, on-chain reputation, and collaborative creation• What it actually takes to build in Web3 as a founderA thoughtful and inspiring look at how community, tech, and art intersect in Web3.Where to Listen🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/623Q4XBTfJ8k9FkU67CcHg?si=6b9c279d522a4f3c🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-the-zao-is-helping-artists-keep-their-music-data/id1799063494?i=1000701724261🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/SXmdO6l4Rfg?si=p4SSeX82xEI1BFF_Connect with Zaal & The ZAO🌐 Website: thezao.com/nexus🐦 X: @thezaodao | @bettercallzaal🎧 The ZAO Artists:JANGO UU: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nc2dgefoPLfvsrJVx3PNz?si=I56ODVbXSiaU1vSHv4diVAHURRIC4N3IKE :https://open.spotify.com/artist/5x3pUgROCueytLsG0Xy35H?si=mzs9X1RIRHSDuanXUbIhKgATTABOTTY: https://attabotty.comCLEJAN: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CbxzZHyeIz1Pig7giCufl?si=RFFpgb2fTxO1BRWa6Dr9KQStay Connected🔥 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

🎙️ Guest: Ermin Sharich, Co-Founder of Aegis🕒 Duration: ~45 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Ermin Sharich, co-founder of Aegis, the company behind YUSD - a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin designed to minimize risk and maximize transparency.Ermin takes us through his journey from the finance world to the crypto space, sharing how he went from being a Bitcoin skeptic to building a stablecoin that’s completely independent of fiat. We dive into how YUSD works, the benefits of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, and the importance of creating transparency in the world of stablecoins.If you’re a Web3 founder, crypto enthusiast, or anyone interested in how stablecoins can evolve, this episode is for you. Ermin also shares insights on Aegis’s approach to decentralization and how they plan to build a fully transparent and secure system for the future of crypto.Where to Listen🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LZkMVeS7odfDBACnjTHcz?si=4287fe82aba5445a🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ermin-sharich-of-aegis-creating-transparency-and/id1799063494?i=1000700723460🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/WxKX6VEGhfwConnect with Ermin Sharich & Aegis🌐 Website: aegis.im🐦 X (Twitter): @ErminSharich | @Aegis_imStay ConnectedIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3.🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com📩 Got a guest suggestion? Reach out at [email protected]

🎙️ Guest: Anthony Anzalone (aka Burnt Banksy), Founder of XION🕒 Duration: ~45 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Anthony Anzalone, aka Burnt Banksy, the founder of XION, a blockchain built to make crypto so seamless, it practically disappears.Anthony takes us on a wild ride from his early days in crypto - mining Ethereum in his NYU dorm, and launching an NFT marketplace - to building XION, a blockchain designed to make crypto frictionless.If you’re a Web3 founder, builder, or investor, this one’s for you. We dive into the realities of designing crypto infrastructure that feels as effortless as Web2, the unexpected ways blockchain is being used (like getting paid to switch ride-share apps), and what it really takes to bring crypto to the masses.Where to Listen🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/58WAQR5BY51BHVUJIAbfUT?si=0e1df0c69c3c4c8d🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/from-burning-banksy-to-building-xion-how-burnt-banksy/id1799063494?i=1000699726783🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/DXKal5MfhNUConnect with Burnt Banksy & XION🌐 Website: xion.burnt.com🐦 X (Twitter): @burntbanksy | @burnt_xionWant to see XION’s bold approach in action? Check out their infamous Cult Leader job description.Stay Connected🔥 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3!🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com📩 Got a guest suggestion? Reach out at [email protected]

🎙️ Guest: Megan Knab, CEO & Founder of Franklin Payroll🕒 Duration: ~45 minutesEpisode OverviewIn this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Megan Knab, CEO & Founder of Franklin Payroll—a tax-compliant hybrid cash and crypto payroll service designed for Web3 companies.Megan shares her journey from Wall Street to Web3, the challenges of building a crypto-native payroll solution, and what it takes to start and scale a Web3 business.Whether you’re a founder, operator, or just crypto-curious, this conversation dives into crypto accounting, payroll innovation, and the realities of building a startup in Web3.Where to Listen🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/7JmX1x0nXkzc9gXCWjI5AE?si=79abe50b4a6e46f0🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/token-for-your-thoughts/id1799063494🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/qi5n9j_ENYYConnect with Megan & Franklin🌐 Website: hellofranklin.co🐦 X: @knotmegan💼 LinkedIn: Megan KnabStay Connected🔥 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people behind the companies shaping crypto & Web3!🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com📩 Got a guest suggestion? Reach out at [email protected]