Holistic Investment w Constantin Kogan

In this sharp and forward looking conversation, Hyunsu Jung, CEO of Hyperion DeFi, joins host Constantin Kogan to explain why Hyperion is not just another crypto treasury, but one of the first publicly traded DeFi native operating companies.From spotting Hyperliquid early and recognizing the utility behind HYPETo building revenue generating on chain business lines around staking, validator economics, and DeFi monetizationTo positioning Hyperion as a public market vehicle for real DeFi exposureThis is a conversation about what happens when a balance sheet becomes a growth engine.Hyunsu Jung Reveals:🚀 Why Hyperion is a DeFi operating company, not just a treasury🧠 What most people still misunderstand about DeFi monetization⚡ Why Hyperliquid created a real business opportunity on chain📈 How Hyperion built multiple revenue streams around HYPE🏦 Why public markets are a massive advantage for DeFi companies💸 How staking, validator commissions, and DeFi monetization work together🔁 Why the triple dip strategy may just be the beginning🌐 Why Hyperliquid could become the blockchain to house all finance📊 What makes Hyperion different from MicroStrategy and other DATs🛠 How the team thinks about risk, deployment, and scaling🔮 Why Hyunsu believes DeFi is still in the earliest innings🌅 What the meaning of life looks like to a 30 year old public company CEO🎯 Watch if you are:• A public market investor trying to understand DeFi native businesses• A crypto investor looking beyond simple treasury models• A founder building in DeFi, infrastructure, or tokenized finance• A trader watching the rise of Hyperliquid• Or someone curious about where on chain financial markets are heading nextThis episode explores why the next phase of DeFi may not look like a protocol, a token, or a treasury alone, but a real operating company built to compound ecosystem growth.“Hyperion is the true DeFi company for Hyperliquid.” “DeFi is just starting.” - Hyunsu JungFollow Hyunsu Jung and Hyperion DeFi:🌐 Hyperion DeFi: https://hyperiondefi.com💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyperion-defi/✖️ X: https://x.com/hyperiondefi👤 Hyunsu on X: https://x.com/hyunsujung_✉️ For business inquiries: [email protected]🎧 Listen to the full podcast here:https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFollow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganTimestamps0:00 - Why Hyperion DeFi is not just another crypto treasury1:22 - Why Hyperliquid created a new kind of public company3:03 - Hyunsu Jung’s background before Hyperion5:31 - What most people still miss about DeFi monetization7:30 - Why Hyperliquid is becoming a serious trading venue9:21 - Breaking down the triple dip strategy12:08 - The five revenue streams behind Hyperion15:11 - How off chain capital connects to on chain DeFi16:23 - The profit model and why execution matters19:25 - What makes Hyperion different from MicroStrategy21:04 - Why Hyperliquid’s numbers are hard to ignore24:25 - Why traditional traders are paying attention now28:06 - How investors can access Hyperion DeFi through public markets30:07 - The Inovia pivot and the investors behind Hyperion32:53 - What could break the model and how risk is managed35:20 - Why Hyperion is all in on Hyperliquid37:39 - HIP4, new market structures, and what comes next39:47 - Inside the team building Hyperion41:04 - Will more DATs launch on Hyperliquid43:57 - Lightning round on HYPE, DeFi, and real alpha47:13 - Hyunsu Jung on meaning, leadership, and building at the right time#HyunsuJung #ConstantinKogan #HyperionDeFi #Hyperliquid #DeFi #Crypto #PublicMarkets #DigitalAssetTreasury #HYPE #Blockchain #HolisticInvestments

In this fascinating and practical conversation, Dmitry Tokarev, founder of Copper and co founder of Bron, joins host Constantin Kogan to break down one of the biggest unsolved problems in crypto: security for real users.From growing up in Siberia and discovering trading at a young age, to building Copper into one of the world’s leading institutional custody firms, and now leading Bron with a mission to bring institutional grade wallet security to retail users.This is a conversation about why crypto still feels dangerous for most people and what it will take to finally fix that.Dmitry Tokarev Reveals:🔐 Why most retail crypto wallets are still dangerously outdated🧠 The real difference between institutional custody and retail self custody🧩 What MPC actually means and why institutions rely on it📱 Why seed phrases should never have been the long term answer🚨 How people are really losing crypto today through phishing, SIM swaps, address poisoning, and physical attacks🛡️ Why Bron was built to remove the biggest security mistakes users make👥 How social recovery and successors can protect users without seed phrases⏳ Why time delays and approval policies matter for serious crypto holders🌍 What the future of crypto custody looks like as more real world assets move on chain⚙️ Why user experience, not just security, is the next big unlock for adoption📚 The book that changed Dmitry’s career path🌅 What peace of mind means to him and how he thinks about life🎯 Watch if you are:• A crypto holder worried about wallet security• A founder building in wallets, custody, or on chain infrastructure• An investor trying to understand where crypto UX still fails• Someone curious about the gap between institutional crypto and retail crypto• Or simply trying to protect yourself better in this spaceThis episode explores why the next breakthrough in crypto may not be a new token or protocol, but a safer way for normal people to actually hold their assets.“Retail should not be forced to understand all this crazy stuff just to stay safe.” - Dmitry Tokarev“If you can lose everything with one mistake, the product is broken.” - Dmitry TokarevLearn more about Bron here: https://go.bron.org/constantinkogan05Follow Dmitry Tokarev and Bron:🌐 Bron: https://bron.org/💻 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokarevdmitry/✖️ X: https://x.com/tokarev_d✉️ For business inquiries: [email protected]🎧 Listen to the full podcast here:https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFollow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganTimestamps0:00 - From Siberia to crypto custody pioneer3:20 - Why trading led Dmitry into building products4:52 - The three generations of crypto custody6:42 - What MPC means in simple terms8:29 - Why retail security is still broken11:39 - How Bron removes seed phrase risk15:13 - Social recovery, successors, and inheritance17:39 - How Bron handles real world wallet security19:57 - Why crypto users are now physical targets23:21 - How to protect large holdings from coercion28:58 - The hacks, scams, and attack patterns hurting retail33:38 - Three simple steps to protect yourself today39:17 - Dmitry’s view on the future of on chain assets45:52 - The DeFi risk most users still do not understand58:03 - Dmitry Tokarev on the meaning of life1:00:04 - The book that changed his direction1:02:26 - Where to follow Dmitry and Bron#DmitryTokarev #ConstantinKogan #Bron #Copper #CryptoSecurity #SelfCustody #WalletSecurity #Blockchain #Crypto #DigitalAssets #HolisticInvestments

Jebediah “Joby” Weeks, early Bitcoin pioneer, entrepreneur, and co creator of the iconic Bitcoin logo, joins host Constantin Kogan to share one of the wildest stories in crypto history.From becoming a millionaire at 19 and building disruptive businesses across health, currency, and politics…To experimenting with local money systems before Bitcoin went mainstream…To entering the early crypto frontier through Silk Road, Mt. Gox, Ethereum, mining, and BitClub…This is a conversation about freedom, disruption, and the cost of being early.Joby Weeks Reveals:🟠 How he and his partner designed the Bitcoin logo the world now uses💰 How he became a millionaire at 19🏛 Why he lost faith in the government while building alternative systems🪙 How he created local currencies before Bitcoin🌿 His role in helping legalize cannabis in Colorado⚡️ What it was like buying Bitcoin in the Silk Road era📉 How he lost funds through Silk Road, Mt. Gox, and the DAO fork era🏝 How Liberland and other sovereign experiments entered his story⛏️ How he got involved in large scale Bitcoin mining and BitClub🚨 What happened when federal authorities came after him🔒 What life has been like under more than six years of house arrest without trial🧘 How isolation changed his view of power, success, and the meaning of life🎯 Watch if you are:• Interested in the early history of Bitcoin• Curious about the wild west era of crypto mining• Following the intersection of government power and financial freedom• A founder building in crypto, fintech, or alternative systems• Or someone interested in the psychology of surviving extreme pressureThis episode explores what happens when innovation collides with the state and what it costs to stay standing when the system turns against you.“First they don’t believe in you, then they violently oppose you, and then you win.” — Joby Weeks“Hate is poison you drink thinking it’s going to harm the other person.” — Joby WeeksFollow Joby Weeks:💼 LinkedIn:   / jobyweeks  📸 Instagram:   / jobyweeks18  🌐 Website / Support Site: http://www.freejoby.com✉️ For business inquiries: [email protected]🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFollow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan📸 Instagram:   / constkogan  💻 LinkedIn:   / constantin-kogan  ✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganTimestamps:00:00 The Bitcoin logo story01:32 The family legacy and the Federal Reserve connection04:09 Freedom, sound money, and why he distrusts government07:39 Becoming a millionaire at 19 and building early companies11:05 Minting gold and silver and the Liberty Dollar chapter19:40 Creating a local currency before Bitcoin23:06 First Bitcoin buy and the early Silk Road era25:02 Mt. Gox, early losses, and the wild west years26:19 Meeting Vitalik and getting into Ethereum early34:01 BitClub, large scale mining, and what came next42:54 Detained and pressured for his private keys43:42 Jail transfers and no trial diesel therapy49:04 Six years of house arrest and life restrictions50:47 FreeJoby.com and the push for public awareness54:17 What this experience changed in him55:49 Meaning of life, love, and staying grounded

In this episode, I sit down with Yury Mitin, Partner and CBDO at AlphaTON Capital, one of the first public digital asset treasury companies focused on the TON ecosystem and Telegram economy.We explore the meeting point of Wall Street discipline and crypto-native culture, and how TON is evolving from a token into a real business ecosystem built on top of one of the most used apps in the world.From entering public markets through eToro to evaluating TON startups, Yury breaks down what makes TON different, how acquisitions work, and why real revenue matters more than hype.We discuss the growth of mini apps, AI agents, TON wallet adoption, Telegram bonds, MasterCard integration, and why real utility could shape TON into a top ecosystem in the coming years.Yury explains:🚀 Why TON is one of the few tokens directly tied to a real global platform📱 1B users on Telegram and what happens when crypto becomes native inside a super app🏢 Public markets vs crypto culture and why speculation alone does not survive💰 Acquisition strategy: revenue thresholds, 51 percent ownership, valuation logic🕹 TON verticals: gaming, NFT 2.0, DeFi, AI agents and media💳 TON MasterCard card and bridging crypto to everyday spending📈 How TON bonds, yield and staking feed back into acquisitions and growth🌍 North America expansion and how institutions get exposure to TONWhy watch?If you care about digital asset treasuries, TON, Telegram adoption, Web3 real-world revenue, or the intersection of traditional finance and crypto, this episode is a masterclass in how public companies can build on-chain ecosystems with real fundamentals rather than speculation.Follow AlphaTON and Yury🔗 Website: https://alphaton.capital📲 Telegram: t.me/atonofmemes💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/yury-mityan✖️ X: https://x.com/@AlphaTONCapitalListen to the full podcast🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganSubscribe to the channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKoganFollow me on socials🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/constkogan💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan✖️ X: https://x.com/constkoganTimestamps0:00 Intro, who is Yury and what is AlphaTON Capital1:04 From tech founder to 17 years in venture capital2:09 First exposure to public markets through eToro4:09 What digital asset treasuries are and how they differ5:51 The summer of treasury copycats and speculation6:56 Why TON and Telegram stood out among hundreds of tokens8:07 Entering TON Open Network and working with the foundation10:57 Thousands of mini apps and filtering real businesses13:23 Key verticals: gaming, NFT 2.0, DeFi, AI agents15:06 Revenue thresholds and 51 percent acquisition model18:01 Multiples, valuation logic and public market expectations22:35 Two worlds meeting: Wall Street vs crypto culture26:10 Institutional access to TON and common treasury mistakes31:57 TON Mastercard card and real world payments34:16 Telegram bonds, yields and feedback loop to TON41:01 KPIs that matter for growth and sustainability47:00 Regions, expansion and North America strategy52:07 Blitz round: DeFi, surprises in 2026 and upside55:24 Yury on life, family and building what he loves

In this episode, I sit down with Yair Cleper, founder and infrastructure builder, to uncover the invisible layer that keeps crypto running — RPC, nodes, and decentralized access.From UX and fintech startups to building Magma Devs and contributing to Lava Network, Yair explains how blockchains actually communicate, why most of Web3 still relies on a handful of providers, and what happens when AI agents start transacting on-chain nonstop.He breaks down:🧩 What RPC really is — and why it’s the “language layer” for every blockchain🌐 Why early crypto was simple (run a node, trust no one) vs today’s multi-chain reality🏗 How Lava turns thousands of node runners into a decentralized access layer⚙️ DIY nodes → Alchemy/QuickNode → decentralized routing🚨 The Trump meme coin incident on Solana & how Lava kept Fireblocks at 100% uptime🔐 How infra failures silently break wallets, DEXs & airdrops🏦 Why foundations like NEAR use Lava Pools as public-good infrastructure🤖 Why AI agents may soon execute most on-chain transactions💸 How stablecoins, RWAs & CBDCs rely on infra we rarely think aboutFollow Yair Cleper & Lava Network🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleper🔗 Lava LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lava-network/🌐 Lava Network: https://lavanet.xyz✖️ X: https://x.com/yaircleper✖️ Laba X: https://x.com/lavanetxyz✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here:[email protected] to the full podcast🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganSubscribe to my channel🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKoganFollow me on socials🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganTimestamps:0:00 – Cold open: crypto, RPC, AI agents & “nobody knows RPC until it fails”0:36 – Intro: Who is Yair Cleper? Magma Devs, Lava Network & friendship with Constantin1:53 – Curiosity, Technion & first startup: building a Wix-like product in 20013:25 – eToro-style startup & the painful lesson of choosing the wrong cofounders4:42 – Business intelligence startup, Cloudera exit & retail tech journey6:04 – NFT summer, meeting Vitalik, mentors & falling fully into the crypto rabbit hole8:05 – Netflix analogy: what blockchains really are and why access is broken11:03 – Read vs write: how wallets, swaps & airdrops actually talk to blockchains11:49 – From “run your own node” to Alchemy/QuickNode — and the new centralization risk13:25 – The rise of “node runners” & why infra fragmentation doesn’t scale16:04 – How Lava works: decentralized access layer, node marketplace & routing19:52 – Sessions, payments & how node runners monetize via Lava20:59 – Lava Pools: why foundations see RPC as a public good24:09 – Fireblocks, Smart Router & turning open-source infra into enterprise products26:54 – Trump meme coin on Solana: extreme congestion & Lava’s 100% uptime story29:59 – Wallet failures, airdrops breaking & “nobody cares about RPC until it fails”33:20 – Defining a new category: multi-provider routing for exchanges, wallets & custodians35:07 – AI agents, intents & why machines will transact 24/7 without UI38:20 – RPC as the “language” of blockchains & Lava as the roads of a digital city41:26 – Stablecoins, RWAs & building infra for the next wave of user adoption47:03 – Regulation, innovation & why infra must mature without killing progress51:59 – Global crypto adoption, Korea’s retail culture & CBDCs vs private stablecoins54:37 – Blitz round: outages, trust, single points of failure & invisible infra55:30 – Yair’s purpose, legacy & why he loves “boring, invisible” problems57:14 – Closing thoughts: making infra great again & where to find Yair

In this episode, mining and commodities expert Mikhail Zeldovich joins host Constantin Kogan for a rare deep dive into the real engines of the global economy — critical minerals, geopolitics, and the future of resource investing.From BCG to Rio Tinto to negotiating in Beijing and analyzing assets in remote mining camps, Mikhail brings nearly two decades of on-the-ground experience across metals, energy transition, and global supply chains.He breaks down:⚒️ How he “accidentally” entered mining at BCG — and why he never left🌏 How China quietly built full dominance across mining, processing, equipment, and end products📉 Why commodity stocks are supposed to be more volatile — and how smart investors use that🔋 His view on lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earths, antimony & tungsten📈 The overlooked Australian copper play that quietly 3.5x’d in six months🛰 Why satellite imagery + AI are changing exploration🪙 How tokenization might transform mining finance📍 What retail investors should understand before betting on resource plays💡 Why Watch?If you care about EVs, energy transition, metals, macro, or tokenized real-world assets — this is the deep, unfiltered look at the sector that powers everything.Mikhail explains where real opportunity lies — and why the next decade of mining won’t look like the last.*************************************Follow Mikhail Zeldovich:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikhail-zeldovich🌐 Website: https://mineral-intel.com*************************************✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected]*************************************Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan*************************************Subscribe to my channel:🔗https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan*************************************Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan🎙 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan*************************************0:00 – Intro01:04 – Who is Mikhail Zeldovich? From law to BCG to mining03:40 – Entering Rio Tinto & the early mining years05:01 – Working across Moscow, Kazakhstan, Mongolia06:47 – When geopolitics meets minerals08:39 – China’s four-layer dominance: mining, processing, equipment, end-products12:21 – Why the US can’t catch up yet14:26 – Mining timelines vs political cycles16:52 – Environmental approvals: West vs Indonesia/Australia18:37 – Where to invest: funds, majors, juniors21:45 – Volatility in commodity stocks explained24:30 – The rare-earths landscape: MP, Lynas & new players27:06 – Lithium, cobalt, nickel fundamentals30:20 – How to pick winners in mining33:41 – Under-the-radar: antimony & tungsten35:48 – Gold & silver cycles36:49 – How retail investors can realistically win38:14 – Mining tech, AI & satellite-based discovery40:48 – Tactical investing around geopolitical events41:51 – Shipping, logistics & processing opportunities43:44 – Tokenization & critical minerals finance47:03 – Commodities trading 24/7?48:11 – Future geopolitical winners: India, Brazil, Africa52:31 – China vs West vs India: a three-way commodity world54:09 – What could derail each strategy56:15 – AI, automation & the next mining frontier59:14 – Blitz round01:03:40 – Final thoughts & where to find Mikhail#Web3 #Mining #CriticalMinerals #Geopolitics #EnergyTransition #Commodities #Lithium #RareEarths #Tokenization #Investing #ConstantinKogan #HolisticInvestments #MikhailZeldovich

In this eye-opening episode, Animoca Brands co-founder & chairman Yat Siu joins host Constantin Kogan to unpack his extraordinary journey - from a 15-year-old Austrian kid coding MIDI software on Atari and getting paid via mailed checks, to building one of the first ISPs in Hong Kong, dominating early mobile gaming (200M+ downloads!), and getting deplatformed overnight by Apple in 2012.Yat Siu reveals:💸 How Apple "hacked" their own App Store rules and removed hundreds of their TOP 20 games despite market leadership💸 Why centralized platforms stole our data (and how Web3 gives it back via true digital property rights)💸 The VC model is broken - corporations with trillions in cash should build ecosystems, not extract💸 Growing up behind the Iron Curtain, witnessing real communism, Tiananmen Square on TV, and the fall of the Berlin Wall💸 From professional musician (piano, flute, cello) to accidental tech pioneer via CompuServe bulletin boards💸 Investing in 600+ Web3 projects (Sandbox, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs) as the "ultimate altcoin bet"💸 Why NFTs = digital culture & status symbols💸 Launching Mocaverse & Mocha Debt - reputation systems, user-paid airdrops, and the end of $900B inefficient ads💡Why Watch?Yat reveals how digital property rights are the foundation of true online freedom. From dominating Apple’s charts in 2011 to betting everything on NFTs in 2018, this is the origin story of Web3 gaming — told by the man who invested early in Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs, Decentraland, and built The Sandbox."If you have a government that changes the rules on you all the time, you can't build consistently. The VC model will change or die. Web3 is the antidote." — Yat Siu💡 Subscribe for more Web3 deep dives🔔 Like if you believe in digital property rights************Follow Yat Siu:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yatsiu/?originalSubdomain=hk🔗 X: https://x.com/ysiu?lang=en************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan?sub_confirmation=1************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/✖️ X: https://x.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro01:15 – Who is Yat Siu? A "third culture kid" who lived through the fall of the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the rise of China09:28 – From Philharmonic Musician to Atari Coder at Age 15 — writing MIDI software on CompuServe in the 1980s18:10 – Getting hired by Atari as a teenager via bulletin boards (pre-internet!)23:53 – Building Hong Kong’s first ISP, selling to IBM, and pioneering open-source email at global scale27:41 – The Pivot to Web3: Why decentralization was always the soul of the internet32:59 – The Night Apple Deleted 200+ Apps Overnight — the event that birthed Animoca’s Web3 mission40:21 – Deplatformed by the Australian Stock Exchange for "gaming + tokens" in 201943:21 – Acquiring The Sandbox in 2018 - building the decentralized Minecraft50:53 – Investing in 600+ Web3 projects: Why altcoins win Bitcoin long-term56:09 – Introducing Mocha Debt & Mochaverse - digital ID, reputation systems, and the future of airdrops59:58 – Are NFTs Dead? Why culture, scarcity, and community will make them multi-billion-dollar assets01:05:02 – Blitz Round: 1984, extortion during IBM sale, fatherhood, and tokenizing consciousness#Web3 #BlockchainGaming #NFTs #AnimocaBrands #CryptoInvesting #DigitalOwnership #TheSandbox #Mocaverse #ConstantinKogan #HolisticInvestments #YatSiu

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Wyatt Lonergan, a visionary investor at VanEck Ventures, as he shares his incredible journey of becoming a key player in Web3 and blockchain innovation. Wyatt’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and a passion for building the future of finance. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a crypto enthusiast, or simply curious about Web3, this episode is packed with insights on stablecoins, DeFi, tokenized assets, and venture capital.What You'll Learn:💸 How Wyatt’s early travels to China shaped his entrepreneurial mindset 💸 The pivotal moment that sparked his fascination with blockchain and crypto 💸 Lessons learned from Circle Ventures and how they’re shaping VanEck Ventures💸 Why stablecoins are the "gateway drug" to crypto and their role in tokenized cash💸 VanEck’s investment thesis and what they look for in founders 💸 Exciting verticals like DePIN and AI in crypto, and why they’re undervalued 💸 Wyatt’s advice for first-time founders pitching to VCsThe future of tokenized assets and the convergence of equity and tokens💡 Why Watch?Wyatt’s journey is a testament to following curiosity and embracing adventure. From launching an e-commerce business in China to investing in groundbreaking Web3 projects like Legion and Czar, his story will inspire you to think big and stay resilient. If you’re curious about how blockchain is transforming finance or want to learn how to pitch to top VCs, this episode is for you!What’s your biggest takeaway from Wyatt’s journey? Are you excited about stablecoins, DePIN, or AI in crypto? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for more inspiring Web3 and venture capital content.************Follow Wyatt Lonergan :🔗 LinkedIn:   / wyattlonergan  🔗 X: https://x.com/wyatt_lonergan************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗    / @constantinkogan  ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram:   / constkogan  🐦 Twitter:   / constantin-kogan  🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 01:25 - Early Years01:54 - Kickstarting a Career in Tech and E-commerce02:24 - Building Brands and Learning Product Development02:53 - Discovering Crypto: Bitcoin’s Rise in China03:49 - The Ethereum ICO and Internet Capital Formation04:45 - Joining Seed Invest and Pioneering Regulations05:44 - Thrust into Crypto: Circle’s Acquisition06:41 - From Circle Ventures to VanEck Ventures08:08 - VanEck’s For-Profit Fund and Strategic Superpowers09:34 - Inside VanEck’s Entrepreneurial Culture11:29 - VanEck’s Early Bet on Bitcoin ETFs12:22 - Paving the Way for Crypto ETFs12:51 - VanEck’s Investment Thesis14:49 - The Future of Stablecoins16:42 - Stablecoins as Acquisition Tools18:09 - Why VanEck Backed This Capital Formation Platform21:29 - Stablecoins and Tokenized Cash24:16 - The Boom of Tokenized Assets and Payments27:07 - Czar: Uber for Stablecoins in the Global South30:19 - Stablecoins as a Tool for Value Preservation31:18 - Undervalued Verticals: DePin and AI in Crypto34:12 - Backing Compute Marketplaces and AI Talent36:37 - Crunch: A Marketplace for Decentralized Intelligence38:05 - VanEck’s Typical Investment Checks and Strategy40:30 - Top 3 Red Flags for Founders Pitching VCs43:21 - How Fast Can VanEck Move on a Deal?44:41 - The Ideal Way to Approach VanEck Ventures47:00 - Pitching Tips for First-Time Founders51:22 - Blitz Round58:31 - Final Thoughts

In this must-watch episode of Holistic Investments, host Constantin Kogan sits down with crypto veteran David J. Namdar, CEO of BNB Network Company! With over 10 years in the game, David shares his wild journey: from pitching Bitcoin to Millennium hedge fund in 2013 (and getting rejected for lacking shorts!), co-founding Galaxy Digital with Mike Novogratz during the 2017 bull run, launching the 2nd Bitcoin ETF attempt (right after the Winklevoss twins), and now leading the charge in digital asset treasuries as CEO of BNB Network Company (NASDAQ: BNC).Why BNB? David breaks down why BNB is the "digital equity infrastructure" powering Binance's 290M users and 40% of global crypto trading volume – outpacing Coinbase's market share 8x! Backed by CZ's Easy Labs (largest investor) and Tangem Capital, CA Industries holds the biggest BNB treasury on the planet. Learn how this MicroStrategy-inspired strategy (but for BNB) could 10x your exposure without direct access to Binance in the US. David predicts BNB surpassing XRP by end of 2025 – and why tokenized stocks, 24/7 markets, and AI agents will supercharge BNB Chain over Ethereum.Key Highlights:💸 David’s early days in crypto (2011!) and missed opportunities.💸 The rise of digital asset treasuries: From Bitcoin to BNB.💸 Why BNB could surpass XRP and dominate AI & robotics transactions.💸 Pro tips for CFOs and retail investors on navigating crypto volatility.💸 David’s personal philosophy: Live, Create, Have Impact (LCHI).David's mantra: Crypto is the ultimate meritocracy & non-zero sum game – grow the pie with ethics! If you're a Bitcoin maxi, BNB bull, or TradFi curiousddd, this is your blueprint for 2025 gains. Don't chase hype – HODL smart like CZ preaches.👉 Subscribe to Holistic Investments for more crypto deep dives with legends like CZ's team!************Follow David J. Namdar:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/namdar/?originalSubdomain=pr🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/namdar?lang=en🔗 Website: https://www.davidnamdar.com/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan?sub_confirmation=1************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 2:26 - Background and Entry into Crypto5:12 - Pitching Bitcoin and Founding SolidX8:56 - Advice to Younger Self10:30 - Journey to Galaxy Digital14:29 - Shaping Crypto Views17:07 - Current Role and BNB Treasury Strategy21:47 - Choosing BNB as a Reserve Asset24:28 - CZ's Involvement and Rumors25:38 - Passed Opportunities in Crypto26:58 - MicroStrategy's Success and Advice for Corporates30:17 - Bitcoin Maximalism vs. Diversification31:32 - Why BNB? Unique Properties and Proxy to Binance34:44 - Binance's Potential IPO and Shift to DEXs41:12 - Transition to BNB Focus45:43 - How to Invest in BNC49:37 - Adoption by Public Companies and Future Liquidity52:23 - Risks, Net Asset Value, and Investment Upside54:57 - Responding to Critics on Strategy Risks1:03:51 - Blitz

Struggling with financial decisions that don’t make sense? Feeling lost in a world of economic uncertainty, skyrocketing debt, and distrust in institutions? 💸Join us at Holistic Investments with Dan Ariely, renowned professor of psychology and behavioral economics at Duke University and bestselling author! 📚 In this episode, we dive deep into why humans often make irrational financial decisions, the impact of modern investment platforms, and how we can strive for more rational choices in a post-COVID world. 🌍Dan shares profound insights on trust, technology, and human behavior, exploring topics like cryptocurrency, social media’s role in amplifying our weaknesses, and the beauty of irrationality in love and creativity. We also touch on the future of democracy, AI’s potential in decision-making, and the importance of trust in society. 🤝 Plus, hear Dan’s personal story about self-acceptance and his moving perspective on the meaning of life. Key Topics:💭 Why we act against our own interests 🪙 Crypto: Innovation or gambling? 🏦 Building a trustworthy financial system 🗣️ The power of citizen committees in democracy 🤖 AI and rational decision-making 🙏 Dan’s personal journey and the meaning of life ************Follow Dan Ariely:🔗 LinkedIn:   / danariely  🔗 Website: https://danariely.com/************📖 Loved the episode? Check out Dan Ariely books:1. Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things: https://amzn.to/3TIoJdB2. Predictably Irrational: https://amzn.to/40rBpt73. The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone--Especially Ourselves: https://amzn.to/46Nt3Qk4. Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter: https://amzn.to/46gWXMF5. The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/44YeY046. La espiral de la razón: Las trampas y los mecanismos de las falsas creencias: https://amzn.to/4eVwRAY7. Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations: https://amzn.to/4eSi22e8. The Irrational Bundle: Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: https://amzn.to/4eZ35f19. Irrationally Yours: https://amzn.to/4m0zAvs10. Behavioural Economics Saved My Dog: https://amzn.to/4f1y5uS11. Amazing Decisions: The Illustrated Guide to Improving Business Deals and Family Meals: https://amzn.to/3TJ5Uaf************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗    / @constantinkogan  ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram:   / constkogan  🐦 Twitter:   / constantin-kogan  🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:Timestamps:00:00 - Intro1:57 - Meet Dan Ariely2:57 - Post-COVID & Financial Irrationality4:42 - Why Humans Are Irrational6:22 - Technology’s Role in Behavior11:38 - Rational Decisions16:10 - Crypto: Innovation or Gambling?20:40 - Trust in Financial Systems28:17 - NFTs & Fractional Ownership33:10 - Next Financial Crisis35:08 - Blockchain for Transparency36:08 - Crisis of Trust38:21 - Solutions for a Trustless World46:36 - Citizen Committees & Democracy52:40 - Reimagining Democracy57:17 - AI & Decision-Making01:01:30 - Rationality vs. Emotion01:02:30 - Embracing Imperfection01:05:53 - Meaning of Life01:08:48 - Closing & Contact Info

Welcome to Holistic Investments, where we explore the future of technology and innovation! In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a groundbreaking decentralized cloud platform challenging the dominance of traditional cloud giants like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Sebastian takes us through the fascinating origin story of ICN, its mission to decentralize the cloud, and how it leverages a multi-service DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) to deliver enterprise-grade performance.Discover how ICN is addressing critical issues like digital sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and the growing demand for edge computing in the era of AI and Web3. From its ICNT token mechanics to strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Supermicro and IoTeX, this conversation uncovers why ICN is poised to reshape the $300B+ cloud computing industry. Learn about real-world use cases, regulatory compliance in the Swiss-EU framework, and ICN’s vision for a decentralized, scalable, and open cloud ecosystem.************Follow Sebastian Pfeiffer:🔗 LinkedIn:   / sebastian-pfeiffer  🔗 Website: https://www.icn.global/🔗 X: https://x.com/icn_protocolJoin ICN's community:🔗 Discord:   / discord  ************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗    / @constantinkogan  ************Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram:   / constkogan  🐦 Twitter:   / constantin-kogan  🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:03 - The Origin Story of Impossible Cloud Network 03:43 - Decentralized Cloud vs. AWS/Google06:25 - Geopolitical Impact on Cloud Choices08:25 - Multi-Service DePIN Explained10:11 - Real-World Use Cases for ICN11:59 - Web3’s Web2 Cloud Reliance15:10 - ICN vs. DePIN Competitors17:50 - ICNT Token Mechanics19:24 - Node Sales & Token Supply Balance22:10 - Capturing Real-World Value24:15 - Ensuring Token Stability26:40 - Swiss-EU Regulatory Advantage29:35 - ICN’s Global Expansion Plans31:05 - Partnerships with Supermicro & IoTeX33:30 - Composability for Devs & Businesses35:40 - Community & Marketing Strategy37:35 - Message to Early Contributors39:28 - ICN’s Long-Term Cloud Vision41:33 - Why Investors Should Watch ICN43:17 - Decentralized Cloud for AI Compute45:30 - Would ICN Sell to AWS?46:40 - ICN’s Core Mission Values48:33 - Sebastian’s Meaning of Life50:33 - How to Connect with ICN#DecentralizedCloud #ImpossibleCloudNetwork #Web3 #DePIN #CloudComputing #Blockchain #CryptoInvesting #SebastianPfeiffer #AI #TechInnovation #CloudStorage #HolisticInvestments #ConstantinKogan

🌐 Discover the future of digital real estate! In this exclusive interview with Fred Hsu, CEO of D3, we dive into the world of DomainFi—the next big thing in Web3 and crypto! Learn how domains like Chat.com (sold for $30M!) are becoming billion-dollar assets and how D3 is tokenizing domains on the DOMA blockchain to unlock passive income, fractional ownership, and instant liquidity for everyone.💡 What You’ll Learn:💸 Why domains are the OG NFTs and a stable, high-yield investment.💸 How to profit from domain tokenization, leasing, and fractionalization.💸 The 2026 ICANN Land Rush and why DAOs need to act NOW!💸 How D3 bridges Web2 and Web3 for seamless digital identity.💸 Fred’s vision for a borderless internet by 2030 where domains power identity, payments, and AI agents.🔥 Why Watch? Domains are no longer just URLs—they’re digital real estate generating billions in revenue annually! With D3, anyone can own a piece of premium domain like Chat.com and earn passive income through DeFi protocols. Don’t miss the chance to get ahead in the DomainFi revolution!************Follow Fred Hsu:🔗 LinkedIn:   / fredhsu  🔗 X: https://x.com/heyheyfred?lang=en🔗 Website: https://d3.inc/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************🔔 Subscribe for more insights on Web3, crypto, and the future of the Internet:    / @constantinkogan  ************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram:   / constkogan  🐦 Twitter:   / constantin-kogan  🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Origin Story of D3 and Fred Hsu's Background3:12 - Domain Financialization (DomainFi) Explained6:20 - Monetizing Domains in the DomainFi Economy8:04 - Domains vs. Web3 Names (ENS vs DNS)10:06 - Authoritative Tokenization and Legal Certainty11:44 - Impact of High-Profile Domain Sales14:17 - Tokenization Process and DeFi Integration15:04 - Benefits of Fractional Domain Ownership18:54 - User Flow for Domain Tokenization21:22 - GTLD Land Rush and DAOs26:28 - Solving the Silo Problem with DNS28:03 - Handling IP and Trademark Challenges31:01 - Future of AI Agents and Domains32:47 - Opportunities for Investors, Builders, and Communities34:25 - DOMA Forge Grant Program35:23 - Vision for 2030 and the Future of Domains37:00 - Streamlining Domain Transactions38:39 - Returns and Fractional Domain Sales40:32 - Domain Pricing and Oracles41:12- Basketizing Domains as ETFs43:19 - Execution Risks and Market Education45:43 - Quick Insights47:54 - Personal Motivation and Closing************Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Always do your own research before investing.************#DomainFi #Web3 #Crypto #DigitalRealEstate #D3 #Tokenization #ICANN #PassiveIncome #DeFi #Domains #ConstantinKogan #FredHsu #HolisticInvestments

🚨 Is the global economy on the brink of collapse? In this Holistic Investments episode, Ronald G. Wayne, co-founder of Apple, dives deep into the looming inflation crisis and the inevitable failure of fiat currencies. Author of Tomorrow’s Money, Wayne shares shocking insights on why every currency will turn to dust, the true nature of money, and how to protect your wealth with silver and gold. 💰Key Topics Covered:💸 The history and flaws of fiat money since 1944💸 Why inflation is unstoppable and how it erodes your buying power💸 The return of silver and gold as a parallel money system💸 Wayne’s predictions: Global currency collapse in 3-5 years💸 Practical steps to prepare for the economic crisis💸 Bonus: Wayne’s untold story of co-founding Apple and selling his stake************Follow Ronald G. Wayne:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-g-wayne/🔗 Twitter: https://x.com/ronaldgwayne?lang=en🔗 Website: https://www.ronaldgwayne.com/************ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] ************ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Subscribe to my channel: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan************ Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ************Timestamps:0:16 - Intro 1:43 - Purpose of "Tomorrow's Money" Book 5:54 - The True Nature of Money9:08 - Coin Money's Impact on Technology 10:24 - Evolution from Barter to Coin Money11:11 - Current Economic Challenges: Inflation and Debt 14:14 - Bretton Woods and the Shift to Fiat Money18:03 - Consequences of Fiat Money and Inflation23:15 - Financial Engineering and Economic Crises27:05 - Global Currency Collapse Prediction29:30 - Return to Silver and Gold as Currency34:25 - Digital Money vs. Physical Silver Coins43:29 - Investment Advice: Silver Coins vs. Other Forms49:59 - Ronald G. Wayne’s Life Story and Apple’s Founding59:07 - Meeting Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak1:03:00 - Forming Apple and the Partnership Agreement1:06:22 - Decision to Leave Apple1:07:22 - The Meaning of Life and Closing Thoughts#FiatMoney #InflationCrisis #GoldAndSilver #RonaldWayne #AppleCoFounder #FutureOfMoney #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicCollapse #HolisticInvestments #ConstantinKogan

In this episode, we sit down with Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratos, one of the most forward-thinking venture firms backing the next generation of blockchain infrastructure.💼 With a unique background in macroeconomics and deep roots in capital markets, Rennick shares how he’s identifying the real long-term winners in crypto — beyond the hype and headlines.🔥 What you'll learn:- How Stratos is positioning for the future of decentralized finance- The traits top crypto founders actually need to succeed- Why infrastructure is the most overlooked investment frontier- Lessons from Rennick’s journey from MIT to Web3 VC💡 Whether you're a builder, investor, or crypto skeptic, this episode delivers hard-won wisdom from one of the sharpest minds in the space.🧠 “We don’t invest in trends. We invest in what endures.” – Rennick Palley Follow Rennick Palley: 🔗 LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/rennick-palley-b8747838/ 🔗Twitter/ https://x.com/RennickPalley Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Stratos 01:41 - Beginnings at Sanders Capital 06:56 - Failing to convince an iconic equity investor to join crypto 06:26 - How much money was raised 09:32 - Adoption & product market fit for crypto 14:50 - Deal funding cycles 19:28 - VC extinction - 3x min in 10 years 22:25 - Biggest lessons for raising funds as a VC 27:19 - Portfolio construction27:58 - Top valuation for a project 32:32 - Average check size per deal 34:00 - Lead investor role 37:19 - Liquid strategy 43:00 - No lock up period 47:03 - Methodology behind finding the best meme coins 48:23 - Blue chips in meme coins 50:38 - 100x exit 52:40 - Stablecoin 10x growth 57:45 - Philosophy of meme investments 1:00:15 - Meaning of life for Joshua Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of VC investing? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #stratos #rennickpalley #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing #dogecoin #b2b #dataanalytics #memcoins #budgetdeficit #stablecoin

🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Frank, the visionary Founder & CEO of The Tie — the leading provider of alternative data and analytics powering the institutional side of crypto.🔍 With clients ranging from hedge funds and trading desks to top exchanges, The Tie delivers real-time insights into crypto sentiment, market-moving news, and on-chain activity. Joshua shares how he built the company from a simple idea into a must-have intelligence tool for the digital asset industry.🔥 What you'll learn:How data and sentiment shape crypto marketsWhy institutions rely on alt-data for an edgeThe future of crypto intelligence and token analyticsJoshua's journey from idea to industry standard💡 Whether you're a trader, investor, or builder, this episode is packed with insights on the real signals driving crypto adoption.📊 Data doesn’t lie. People do. – Joshua Frank Follow Joe Flanagan: 🔗 LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-frank-56950950/ 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/Joshua_Frank_ Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & The Tie 01:47 - the start of Joshua's journey 03:18 - Why choose B2B vs B2C 06:26 - How much money was raised 08:40 - Exit strategies & generating revenue 10:44 - Paying out dividends to investors & employees 12:42 - How to distribute to employees 14:42 - USP of the Tie 19:32 - Quantitive approach 21:52 - Matching strategy with tailored data 24:11 - AI usage 30:02 - Pricing 32:33 - Important trends 38:32 - Risks of big institutions entering the market 40:48 - New liquidity in crypto 43:02 - RWA tokenization 44:42 - TXSE 50:22 - Advice on building successful data driven B2B business 53:42 - Biggest mistake 55:55 - Meaning of life for Joshua 57:22 - Origin of the brand name ("The Tie")Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto lending? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #syrup #thetie #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing #joshuafrank #b2b #dataanalytics #sentimentanalysis #alternativedata

Join me as I sit down with Joe Flanigan - Co-Founder at Maple Finance and Syrup Pool. The discussion covers Maple Finance's innovative approach using institutional debt issuance and enhance transparency in financial markets. Joe explains the process of originating and tokenizing debt onchain, providing insights into the borrowers and the underwriting process. We talk about traditional backgrounds of the team members and their is dedication to building the digital asset lending markets of the future. More efficient and secure. Follow Joe Flanigan: 🔗 LinkedIn: /   / joe-flanagan   🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/joe_defi Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel 🔗 / @constantinkogan Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: / constkogan 🐦 Twitter: / constkogan 🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Maple Finance01:30 - Joe's journey to Web3 & how they met launching securitization and structured debt03:00 - How it all started and proof of concept 05:18 - Comparing to traditional lending protocols 07:17 - What institutions require to issue debt 09:22 - Defining credit risk 12:07 - Underwriting process 14:43 - Off-chain data evaluation 16:10 - Is there a standardized credit scoring model? 17:28 - Debt to equity ratio, cashflow analysis, balance sheet 20:33 - What type of borrowers does Maple have 22:22 - Actual vs average Yield 24:12 - Forms of collateral taken 26:52 - Is there a way to lose collateral? 28:41 - Concentration risk 31:42 - Loan convenance 33:52 - Plan B scenario 35:33 - Monitoring practices 38:26 - Liquidation practices 43:28 - Only 1 partial liquidation happened 44:55 - DeFi Credit risk management vs Traditional 47:40 - DeFi lending market cap 52:31 - Stablecoin legislation 54:02 - Circle going Public vs Tether systemic risk 1:00:02 - Meaning of life for Joe Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto lending? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #Joe Flanigan #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #defi #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting #maplefinance #syrup #syrupool #decentralizedfinance #lending #defilending #borrowing #defiborrowing

Join me as I sit down with Seamus Rocca, visionary CEO of Xapo Bank, a trailblazer at the intersection of Bitcoin and traditional finance. We unpack Xapo’s transformation into a fully licensed bank, how it safeguards your crypto, the regulatory balancing act, and the future of digital assets. Plus, Wences shares his thoughts on yield, DeFi, CBDCs—and even the meaning of life. Follow Seamus Rocca: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seamus-rocca 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/SeamusRocca   Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan   ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected]  Subscribe to my channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw   Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:00:16 Intro – Holistic Investments & Xapo03:00 Meet Seamus Rocca 05:35 Why Xapo Became a Bank – The Big Shift06:19 The Three Essentials of Bitcoin Banking08:57 “We Had to Build Our Own Bank”10:02 Xapo Serves 45+ Countries14:12 Bridging TradFi & Crypto with Compliance17:10 Balancing Innovation and Regulation21:47 What Happened to Signature, Silvergate, SVB?25:48 Positives in the Bitcoin Landscape26:43 Bitcoin’s Role in the Financial Future29:12 Stablecoins, CBDCs & Central Bank Tensions33:18 Crypto Regulation & the SEC Debate35:15 “We Don’t Have a Lot of Time”36:35 Trends for the Next 5–10 Years41:53 Trust is Everything – How Xapo Earns It44:25 Yield Never Comes Risk-Free45:24 Where Does the Yield Come From?45:40 4% Yield on Dollar Deposits – How It Works48:20 What About Bitcoin Yield?49:28 DeFi Protocols & Xapo’s Zapper Product51:36 Asset-Backed Lending Explained54:33 Bitcoin’s Long-Term Wealth Effect57:47 Minimum Deposits & Subscription Model59:00 $1,000 Annual Fee – Who Is It For?1:02:31 Wences on the Meaning of Life1:03:03 Travel, Purpose, and Philosophical ReflectionsDrop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto wallets? Let’s talk Web3!   #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #EowynChen #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #AIinCrypto #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting

Join me as I sit down with Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet, a powerhouse in the crypto wallet space. We dive into her journey from Binance to leading Trust Wallet, the Binance acquisition story, wallet security, new features, and her take on life’s big questions. Follow Eowyn Chen: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eowyn-chen/ 🔗Twitter/X: https://x.com/EowynChen Listen to the full podcast here! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw Follow me on socials: 🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan Timestamps:01:30 Eowyn’s Crypto Journey – From Binance VP to Trust Wallet CEO 05:53 Binance Days: Building a Global Marketing Machine13:53 Trust Wallet’s Binance Acquisition – The Inside Story & Token Impact 22:19 Security Deep Dive: Tech Behind Trust Wallet’s Fortress27:18 What Sets Trust Wallet Apart in Web3?41:39 Trust Wallet’s Future – New Features You’ll Love 49:11 Eowyn’s Philosophy – The Meaning of Life 53:20 How to Connect with Eowyn Chen Drop your thoughts in the comments! What’s the future of crypto wallets? Let’s talk Web3! #Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #TrustWallet #EowynChen #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoWallet #Tokenomics #Binance #CryptoSecurity #Web3Future #DecentralizedFinance #CryptoPodcast #TechTrends #AIinCrypto #CryptoCommunity #WalletLife #Web3Revolution #CryptoInvesting

Join me as I sit down with Leeor Groen, Managing Director at Spartan Group, a leading Web3 and DeFi venture capital firm. We dive into his journey from consulting to crypto, the evolution of DeFi, tokenomics, AI in blockchain, and his vision for financial freedom. 🚀🔗 Follow Leeor Groen:🌐 Spartan Group: https://spartangroup.io📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/leeorgroen📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 💼 For business inquiries: [email protected]🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan🎙️ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan⏱ Timestamps:01:04 Leeor’s Journey – From Consulting to Web3 and Bitcoin’s Early Days04:32 M&A Structure and Spartan Group’s Evolution07:03 What is Leeor’s Investment Thesis and What Sets Spartan Apart?11:47 DeFi Then and Now: Lessons from Resilience 15:46 Top 3 Criteria for Evaluating DeFi Projects21:46 Tokenomics Efficiency: Case Study 🔥28:40 Risk Parameters for Retail Investors 32:16 Banking vs. DeFi: Comparing Reserves and Collateral40:28 AI in Web3: From Bots to Infrastructure 🤖42:09 Internet Computer (ICP) and AI-Driven Blockchain44:50 Challenges of TVL Mirroring Across Chains49:18 DeFi Fund Strategy: Managing Risk and Reward55:02 Emerging Trends: Web3 Meets AI57:42 How to Reach Out to Leeor and Spartan Group📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of DeFi and AI in crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #DeFi #SpartanGroup #Tokenomics #DecentralizedFinance #AIinCrypto #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture

Join me as I sit down with David Johnston, a crypto pioneer, Morpheus contributor, and early investor in decentralized tech. We discuss his journey from Bitcoin’s early days to shaping Ethereum, Web3, DeFi, and AI-driven smart agents. 🚀🔗 Follow David Johnston:🌐 Morpheus: https://mor.org📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/djohnstonec 🎧 Listen to the full interview here!🔗 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan💼 For business inquiries: [email protected]🔗 Follow me on socials:🌐 Website: https://ckogan.com📲 Telegram: @Constkogan📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan📽️YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan⏱ Timestamps:01:27 David’s Journey – From Bitcoin’s Early Days to Web3 Evolution07:20 Ethereum, Smart Contracts & the Birth of dApps 🚀09:36 Scaling with Layer 2 Solutions & the Power of Merkle Trees17:28 Open-Source AI & the Rise of AI-Powered Smart Agents 🤖20:26 Governments & Bitcoin – Adoption, Resistance & the Future21:55 What is Morpheus? How Smart Agents Are Reshaping AI & Blockchain 🔥41:58 Morpheus Market Cap & Tokenomics Explained49:52 How Centralized Applications Can Integrate with Morpheus 🔗51:23 David’s Personal Life, Family & His Vision for the Future 🌍📢 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Let’s discuss the future of AI & crypto! 👇#Crypto #Web3 #Blockchain #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DeFi #Morpheus #DecentralizedAI #SmartAgents #CryptoPodcast #CryptoNews #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CryptoCommunity #CryptoInvesting #DeFiRevolution #Web3AI #TechFuture

Join me as I sit down with Dennis Porter, CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund and President of Satoshi Action Education, to explore his journey into Bitcoin, his groundbreaking work in pushing pro-Bitcoin legislation across the U.S., and how he’s shaping the future of digital assets and financial freedom.🔗 Follow Dennis PorterTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_Satoshi Action Fund: https://twitter.com/SatoshiActFundWebsite: https://satoshiaction.io/ 📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socialsWebsite: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganMedium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:45 Dennis’ Bitcoin journey: From skepticism to mining in his basement ⛏️06:55 El Salvador Bitcoin Strategy vs US strategy12:45 Lummis Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation 24:10 Bitcoin mining: Grid stability and Texas case study ⚡️29:00 Debunking Bitcoin security concerns 37:30 2025 predictions: State adoption and federal progress48:00 How to connect with Dennis & recommended resources 📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #bitcoin #CryptoLegislation #StrategicBitcoinReserve #Web3

🚀 From Mechanical Engineer to Web3 Venture Capitalist! Join me as I sit down with Sagar Barvalia, General Partner at Blockchain Founders Capital, to discuss his incredible journey from India to Germany, his transition into the crypto VC world, and how he’s backing the next generation of Web3 startups.💡 In this episode, we cover:✅ Sagar’s journey from Porsche & BMW to blockchain investing✅ The challenges of being an immigrant entrepreneur 🌍✅ How he built an angel syndicate & venture fund 💰✅ The ETH Munich story & building a Web3 community✅ Insights on meme coins vs. real crypto investments✅ What VCs look for in early-stage startups 🚀🔗 Follow Sagar BarvaliaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barvaliyasagar/Blockchain Founders Capital: https://www.bfc.vc/📢 Listen to the full podcast here!🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials Website: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:32 Sagar’s journey: From India to Germany & corporate life 🚗06:24 Entering the crypto world & first investments11:31 Starting an angel syndicate & moving into venture capital22:50 ETH Munich & creating a Web3 community 🌍32:32 Long-term crypto investments50:04 Sagar investments: Token and Equity 1:05:33 Advice for startup founders & how to pitch VCs01:11:00 How to connect with Sagar📌 Hit like & subscribe for more insights. 🚀💡 #CryptoVC #BlockchainInvesting #Web3 #StartupFunding

TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan 👉 Keep up with Vineet Budki LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vineetbudki/ Sigma Capital: https://sigmavc.com/ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] Subscribe to my channel 📹 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials Website: https://ckogan.com/ Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Vineet’s unique journey: From cabin crew to managing a $100M fund 07:31 Sigma Capital starts 11:00 The VC landscape: Common mistakes 19:51 Top 3 Lead VCS24:31 Advice to founders32:22 Exploring different Exchanges 39:00 Market Trends48:42 Global Economy and Industry Impact 56:15 Fun, connections, and the meaning of life 58:40 Closing remarks: Contact and the future of Sigma Capital

LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! 🎧 https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan👉 Keep up with Jehan ChuLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehanchu/ Twitter https://x.com/collectionist Links: https://www.kenetic.capital/ ✉️ For any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] to my channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw 🔗 Follow me on socials https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:32 Jehan’s journey: From art advisory to Ethereum advocate04:51 Kenetic core focus right now09:32 Jehan’s advice on how to pitch a crypto project 16:55 TON: Challenges and opportunities in the Telegram ecosystem24:10 Jehan’s advice on TON's next steps27:00 World Coin: Team, Adoption, Plan, and Future29:30 Bitcoin’s adoption problem and why Worldcoin flips the script35:50 Mythical Games: The future of Web3 gaming41:50 Future of crypto: 2025 predictions for a pro-crypto government46:25 Jehan’s philosophy on life: Service, connection, and staying mindful

WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNEb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQb&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] UP WITH Tess HauTess Ventures https://www.tessventures.com/tess-hau-1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesshau/ Twitter https://x.com/tesshau1?lang=en Links: https://www.tessventures.com/https://www.gaialabs.xyz/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9KMHXMIEiCjSwFOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 1:18 Tess's personal journey 3:01 Developing teamwork skills and leadership at a young age 10:52 Differences between equity deals and token deals 12:01 PostTGE (Token Generation Event) challenges 14:16 The role of the ETF in mass adoption of blockchain 15:04 Importance of community engagement postTGE 15:16 Successful investments and portfolio examples 16:00 Tess’s diligence process and investment thesis 20:13 Founders' equity structure and incentives 21:33 Balancing equity and tokens in crypto startups 22:04 Introduction of Gabs Accelerator for Web 3 AI startups 22:31 Convergence of Web 2 and Web 3 as Web 2.5 23:02 Setting up token incentives and ESOPs in Web 3 startups 24:00 Criteria for accepting companies into Gabs Accelerator 25:16 Importance of founder commitment and coachability 26:30 Referrals and endorsements for new founders in the accelerator 27:33 Tess’s time at Stanford and exposure to leading startups 29:05 How Tess applies her experience to evaluate risks in startups 30:13 Balancing Web 2 and Web 3 startup principles 31:55 Importance of understanding the Web 3 playbook 34:21 Tess’s investment structure and geographic flexibility 36:16 Test Ventures' range of investment sizes 37:29 Raising funds through node sales: Ather example 41:00 Importance of timing in fundraising and node sales 42:42 Ather’s transition to AI and decentralized computing 43:50 Strategies for fundraising during market volatility 46:13 Regional focus: Middle East’s potential in blockchain 47:00 AI’s growing importance in Web 3 and beyond 48:25 Bitcoin ecosystem and the rise of AI agents 49:19 Gaming as a persistent trend in the Web 3 world 52:02 Tess’s advice to founders for fundraising in a volatile market 55:04 Tess’s biggest lesson as a female venture capitalist 59:03 Book recommendation: The Lean Startup

WATCH MY FULL VIDEO HERE! - https://youtu.be/rYSlXn-4Oeo?si=negqQWol8AqOhD1LLISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] UP WITH Mona Tiesler Twitter https://twitter.com/CryptoMonaTLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-tiesler/?originalSubdomain=uk Medium https://m-tiesler.medium.com/ Links: https://www.tokentus.com/ https://www.tokentus.com/investorshttps://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/crypto-and-blockchain-venture-capital-q1-2024/SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwFOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 1:06 Mona’s crypto journey6:28 How does Tokentus work9:48 The size of Tokentus fund11:55 What Tokentus invests in14:10 Investment thesis16:35 Investing via CLA21:10 How to protect somebody’s investments23:20 Mona’s personal view on current trends26:28 Market predictions and potential highs28:14 Narratives and trends in web332:06 Web2.5 and industry consolidation36:58 M&A and consolidation in the industry43:57 Challenges and areas of improvement in the industry46:22 Due diligence and investment fundamentals50:08 Mona’s 5-year personal goal52:24 Where to find Mona online54:32 The meaning of life to Mona

WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN-Eb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQ-b&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] UP WITH ANTHONY SCARAMUCCITwitter https://twitter.com/Scaramucci Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/Links: https://www.skybridge.com/https://www.salt.org/https://www.oscarcapital.com.au/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwFOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 01:07 Anthony’s journey 05:07 How did Anthony pay off the school debt?06:30 What did truly happen in 2001?13:42 From traditional assets to risky digital assets 15:58 How to become one of the main proponents of crypto 18:01 Trends in both financial markets and crypto/blockchain technology19:33 The next crypto asset to have an ETF21:23 Does Anthony invest in equity deals that are blockchain-related companies?22:31 How does the First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (CRPT) work?23:56 Where does Anthony see his future and the future of SkyBridge Capital?23:50 Insights from the White House’ experience29:03 Anthony’s view on some candidates in the next election cycle 30:55 What is the future of the USA?33:50 Is it true that Anthony has paid $100,000 to have the Sky Bridge logo in the Wall Street film?37:13 Work-life balance 38:43 Who runs Anthony’s house? 41:32 Anthony’s personal goals for the next 3-5 years43:44 The meaning of life to Anthony Scaramucci

WATCH MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN-Eb9qQeDa_TQ1ts_ply9s7xjIpeUQ-b&si=1UoKrsmcxhCZEfYt LISTEN TO MY FULL PODCAST HERE! - https://anchor.fm/constantinkoganFor any business inquiries, email me here: [email protected] UP WITH GIL ROSENhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rosengil/Links: https://www.blockchainbuilders.fund/https://blockchain.stanford.edu/ https://cbr.stanford.edu/sbc23/ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwFOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS: https://ckogan.com/Telegram: @Constkogan / https://t.me/constantinkoganhttps://www.instagram.com/constkoganhttps://twitter.com/constkoganhttps://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan https://constkogan.medium.com/Timestamps:0:00 Introduction01:05 Gil’s journey 10:35 Blockchain Builders Fund17:28 Investments outside Stanford 19:25 Bullish trends 22:42 The current developments around OpenAI30:25 Case studies of recent investments34:59 The deployment of capital 37:29 The average check size 39:19 Meeting Process Explained41:28 Layer One Insights49:03 Polkadot Spending Impact58:08 Memecoin Skepticism1:00:59 Meaning of life to Gil

This interview features Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, who discusses his journey from working at Google on groundbreaking AI research to founding a revolutionary blockchain platform. The conversation covers key insights into blockchain technology, the significance of the "Attention is All You Need" research paper, and the future vision for NEAR Protocol in transforming internet infrastructure. Enjoy!📌 Useful Links:https://research.google/pubs/attention-is-all-you-need/ ​https://near.org/https://www.singlestore.com/https://sweatco.in/https://playember.com/https://www.ref.finance/https://www.youhodler.com/crypto-loans/near-protocol-loanhttps://dappradar.com/dapp/hot-gamehttps://www.binance.com/en/square/post/2024-05-22-near-ai-lab-and-hzn-incubator-established-by-near-founders-8444889385537https://nearweek.com/ https://stackoverflow.com/Connect with the guest:https://www.linkedin.com/in/illia-polosukhin-77b6538/My socials:Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps0:00 Introduction 01:46 Illia’s transition journey from Web2to Web308:13 'Attention Is All You Need'14:00 Near Protocol and Blockchain19:00 Sharding and Scalability22:30 How does Near Protocol ensure security and decentralization?27:10 Will Near outperform their competitors?27:40 The notable projects and DApps currently built on Near Protocol30:20 How Near Protocol supports developers37:35 The major challenges Near is facing currently40:00 Some advice to developers/entrepreneurs, building on Near41:47 The community governance and decision-making process45:15 The upcoming challenges in the industry59:00 The meaning of life to IlliaThank you for listening!👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

In this engaging interview, Cinderella Amar, Managing Partner at Glass Ventures, discusses her transition from traditional finance to the blockchain industry. Cinderella delves into the concept of Web4, emphasizing its role in enhancing Web3's accessibility and driving mass adoption through user-friendly applications. The conversation also covers investment strategies in emerging technologies, the importance of aligning investor interests in equity and token ventures, and the evolving relationship between traditional finance and digital assets.Don’t miss! ⇰ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinderellamar/⇰ https://www.glassventures.vc/ ⇰ https://groupebpce.com/ ⇰ https://www.glassventures.vc/indirect-investments⇰ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rangar/⇰ https://www.glassventures.vc/direct-investments⇰ https://thecse.com/ ⇰ https://www.fineqia.com/ca ⇰ https://cambridgeblockchain.org/ ⇰ https://www.promeet.live/ 0:00 Introduction01:16 Cinderella’s journey 05:30 How has such an investment narrative been reached 10:25 Partnership with Fineqia13:50 About other partnerships 14:45 Glass Ventures Investment thesis17:55 How to identify a successful web 4.0 project 23:30 How to differ Web 3.0 & Web 4.0 26:00 Some advice on how to pitch 28:05 Ongoing trends in the Web 4.0 space31:50 Equity vs Tokens34:30 The incentives of two types of an investor 40:25 How Glass Ventures deploys into funds 44:15 VC fundraising 51:51 Meaning of life to Cinderella 📌 My socials Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-link🙏Thank you for listenting this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Join us for a riveting discussion with Jay Hunter Anson, as he delves into his fascinating cybersecurity journey—from his early encounters with the Stuxnet malware incident during his military tenure to his pivotal roles in major cybersecurity operations at the NSA and US Southern Command.In this insightful conversation, we explore the evolution of cybersecurity practices, the critical role of policy and resource allocation in fortifying security, and the complex challenges and invaluable lessons learned from deploying security measures in intricate environments.And that's just the beginning! Tune in now for an unforgettable exploration into the world of cybersecurity with a true expert in the field. Don't miss out!📌To learn more, visit: https://www.lennar.com/ https://www.nsa.gov/https://www.nist.gov/📱Jay Hunter Anson on socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-h-anson/ https://twitter.com/JHX_1138?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor 👉 Reputable Mentions: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/department_of_defense_information_networkshttps://www.defense.gov/about/#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Defense%20is,and%20ensure%20our%20nation's%20securityhttps://www.taxpayer.net/budget-appropriations-tax/why-cant-the-pentagon-pass-an-audit/ https://www.insideprivacy.com/cybersecurity-2/nist-publishes-the-cybersecurity-framework-2-0/ https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/CSWP/NIST.CSWP.29.pdfhttps://www.southcom.mil/ https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/risk-management/about-rmf https://www.usace.army.mil/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ransomware-group-sickkids-cybersecurity-update-1.6701688 https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/ashamed-lockbit-ransomware-gang-apologises-to-hacked-school-offers-free-decryption-tool/https://www.grc.net/grcfhttps://crypticlabs.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brilwang/ https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/Sheets/2022/IMF-World-Bank-New https://home.treasury.gov/ https://www.irs.gov/ https://www.usps.com/ 🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-link0:00 Introduction01:43 Jay’s journey08:05 Top 3 hardest lessons learned 12:10 The guest’s highest rank achieved12:54 What is NIST?17:10 Did the NSA establish Bitcoin?21:00 Core focus at NSA and work experience 29:47 How would Jay and the team respond to hypothetical United States' infrastructure attack41:20 Becoming a member of Ministry of Finance in the Republic of Palau50:15 Zero tax outside Palau53:38 Voting in Palau57:50 E-corporations registration in Palau 01:00:10 How do FIC and FIU integrate digital currencies?01:01:55 Any chance for Palau to accept Bitcoin as a legal tender?01:04:35 How long does it take to own an ID card in Palau?01:11:00 Meaning of life to Jay

In this insightful interview, Michael Kong, CEO of the Fantom Foundation, delves into the intricacies of blockchain technology and the pivotal role of the Fantom Foundation in advancing the field. Kong highlights Fantom’s unique ABFT consensus protocol, its compatibility with Ethereum (EVM), and the future potential of integrating AI with blockchain. And so much more! Video and audio formats available now! 📌To learn more, visit: https://fantom.foundation/📱Michael Kong on socials: ✔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kong-89817544/✔ https://twitter.com/michaelfkong?lang=en 👉 Reputable Mentions: ✐ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o58_XNkG5Po&list=PL9hNbo_Ztnr9kyeIy53_uudXtRPTbOjAwhttps://www.siriusxm.com/clips/social/embed/clip/ff394c4b-4563-dff7-79c5-b9f17ddc4c0f/2fc26a36-6ac1-40bf-ab9d-9fe483ede68ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a1aogmNXt8https://twitter.com/andrecronjetech?lang=enhttps://cryptobriefing.com/team/andre-cronje/https://twitter.com/FantomFDN/status/1748366487394365767https://blog.fantom.foundation/fantom-foundation-launches-testnet-for-fantom-sonic/https://docs.fantom.foundation/wallet/tutorials/set-up-metamaskhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ethereum-co-founder-joseph-lubin-speaks-at-2017-corpstarter-star-show-300507077.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ilYnuP1qd4https://cdn.nakamotoinstitute.org/docs/computer-systems-by-mutually-suspicious-groups.pdfhttps://www.frontier.xyz/https://rabby.io/https://metamask.io/https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistan-s-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-improved-through-hpic-projecthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/07/counterfeit-medicine-afghanistan-corruption-border-controls-drugs-poorhttps://blogs.deloitte.co.uk/health/2020/03/the-indian-pharmaceutical-industry-the-pharmacy-of-the-world.htmlhttps://fantom.foundation/nftshttps://fantom.foundation/noticehttps://neo-one.io/docs/smart-contract-apishttps://www.calibraint.com/blog/crypto-staking-smart-contract-development#:~:text=Staking%20Smart%20Contract%20Development%20Is,operation%20of%20a%20blockchain%20networkhttps://blog.fantom.foundation/fantom-reaches-breakthrough-in-ai-technology/https://twitter.com/fantomfdn?lang=en🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-link⌚Timestamps:0:00 Introduction01:36 Michael’s journey08:00 Challenges faced when building Fantom Foundation community 13:08 How is the ABFT protocol different from Ethereum or other EVM-based chains?21:30 How to ensure fairness and security in the presence of dishonest nodes? 26:06 Fantom technology in traditional businesses and how can it improve transactions?31:39 A case study of a traditional company that uses Fantom as their blockchain of choice35:56 If an exchange, government, or large corporation wants to work with Fantom, what are the first steps they should take?42:14 What will be the key drivers of new user adoption in the future?46:49 Fantom grants and conditions.49:07 Where to apply for a Fantom grant or potential collaborations?50:05 What will be the biggest trend in blockchain technology?53:47 Meaning of life to Michael Kong🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Sit with us to know more about Zenobia Godschalk's insights that provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future potential of blockchain technology, particularly through the lens of Hedera Hashgraph's capabilities and applications. Her vision for a more trusted and transparent world, enabled by DLT, underscores the transformative impact of blockchain across various sectors.📌To learn more, visit: https://hedera.com/ 📱Zenobia Godschalk on socials: ✔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenobiaau... ✔ https://twitter.com/zenobiaZAG?ref_sr... ✔ https://www.instagram.com/zenobiagods... 👉 Reputable Mentions: ✐ https://zagcommunications.com/ ✐ https://swirldslabs.com/ ✐ https://corporate.visa.com/en/about-v... ✐ https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/... ✐ https://www.edelman.com/✐ https://www.eqtylab.io/✐ https://www.coindesk.com/business/202...✐ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lg-tap...✐ https://www.abrdn.com/en-gb ✐ https://wavegp.com/funds/whiskey-fund/ ✐ https://www.sqx.com/🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6...Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src...0:00 Introduction01:08 Zenobia's background 06:25 Education journey07:30 Explanation of Hedera Hashgraph10:04 The decentralized nature of Hedera and Distributed Consensus Algorithm13:16 How does running a node contribute to the security of the Hadera Hashgraph network?14:53 Top three use cases, impactful for real-world applications18:57 LG's use of NFTs 22:39 Real asset tokenization27:08 Predictions for mass adoption, without the need for understanding the underlying technology33:15 The role of DLT in rebuilding trust in institutions, journalism, and government 37:22 The potential for blockchain to disrupt monopolies 40:25 Biggest predictions for how DLT and public blockchains will transform global infrastructure and impact the world by 203046:44 How is blockchain being utilized to combat misinformation and hold entities accountable?49:33 Zenobia reflects on the meaning of life

🚀 Dive into the heart of Gibraltar's groundbreaking crypto and blockchain landscape with Aaron Payas, a leading Web3 lawyer and NFT enthusiast. In this exclusive interview, we uncover the secrets behind Gibraltar's success as a digital asset hub, explore the intricacies of DLT licensing, VASP registration, and the future of tokenization. Aaron shares his personal journey from international football to becoming a Board Ape Yacht Club member, offering unique insights into the convergence of law, technology, and personal growth in the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency. Don’t miss! 📌To learn more, visit:⇨ https://www.gibraltarlaw.com/ 📱Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpayas/ https://twitter.com/aaronpayas?lang=en 👉 Reputable Mentions: ➛ https://media.licdn.com/dms/document/...➛ https://media.licdn.com/dms/document/...➛ https://www.gibintbank.gi/ ➛ https://internationalbanker.com/techn...➛ https://celsius.network/➛ https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposi...➛ https://legalnodes.com/use-case/dao-l...➛ https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/th...➛ https://www.sec.gov/➛ https://www.cftc.gov/➛ https://www.irs.gov/➛ https://www.inx.co/🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src...⏳0:00 Introduction01:16 Aaron’s journey 05:28 The core differences between DLT provider license and VASP09:22 Legal compliance terms 22:47 E-money & the banking license 29:59 Rules of DLT license and VASP 44:59 Where to start and where to go? 55:56 Tax benefits in Gibraltar01:04:38 What was the motivation for purchasing Board Ape Yacht Club NFT?01:13:35 The meaning of life to Aaron🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Join us in this enlightening interview with Jan Stranberg, a seasoned expert in the cryptocurrency and M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) sector. Dive into Jan's fascinating journey in the crypto world and gain valuable insights into the complexities of M&A in the blockchain industry.Don’t miss! 📌To learn more, visit:⇨ https://www.acquire.fi/ 📱Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janstrand... https://twitter.com/jan_web3s?ref_src...👉 Reputable Mentions: ➛ https://twitter.com/marttimalmi?lang=en ➛ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirk... ➛ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stra... ➛ https://www.linkedin.com/company/paxf...➛ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yiel...➛ https://www.eternitylaw.com/news/vasp...➛ https://www.coindesk.com/business/202... 🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... YouTube:    / @constantinkogan   Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src...⏳0:00 Introduction 01:36 Jan’s Crypto Journey 07:46 Top Advice For Start-Ups 10:05 Bookkeeping Without Big Budgets 12:19 How Decentralized Projects Store Their Finances In Centralized Fashion 13:43 Required Legal Documents 15:20 Important Documentations To Be Prepared At All Times 17:59 About Trademarks 19:14 Patent For Technology 19:45 Factors That Add Value To A Company 23:55 Top 3 Fears Projects Are Facing 26:32 How To Navigate The Transition Process During M&A Activities30:31 Insights About Companies One Year After The Completion Of Their Deals31:54 The Timeline And Process Of A Deal In An M&A Scenario36:27 Psychological Portrait Of A Private Equity Investor39:32 Advantages Of Investing In Established Projects 40:53 How To Deal With Greedy Founders44:04 Back To The Conversation About Multiples46:42 How To Evaluate A Project Correctly 50:53 The Initial Steps In Engaging With M&A Services58:00 The Concept Of An Open Order Book 01:01:03 Strategies Employed To Prevent Negatively Impacting Sales 01:03:42 Tokens Vesting Schedule 01:06:59 The Amount Of Transactions Resulting In Both, Buyers And Sellers Parties01:09:51 Top 2-3 Upcoming Hot Trends In The M&A Space01:14:58 Best Ways To Contact Jan 01:15:28 Meaning Of Life To Jan 🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

In this enlightening and comprehensive interview, we sit down with Mark Kreitzman, the General Manager of Ifani, to delve into the critical and often overlooked world of mobile security. Mark shares his personal journey into the realm of cybersecurity, providing valuable insights into the challenges and solutions in protecting our digital lives.Don’t miss! 📌To learn more, visit:⇨ https://www.efani.com/⇨ https://www.efani.com/promo 📱Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kreitzman/ 👉 Reputable Mentions: ➛ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelterpin/?originalSubdomain=pr ➛ https://slnt.com/?ad_id=658698602523&campaign_id=20145572300&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzXHm1M1lqR_bFYV_7ffPJNYolBQ0rH0cmNQp4oNKiDBwqXHF50WfvEaArv8EALw_wcB&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&utm_content=152077564471&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term= ➛ https://www.reuters.com/world/uk-police-arrest-8-probe-into-us-celebrities-sim-swapping-attacks-2021-02-09/ ➛ https://www.yubico.com/➛ https://www.efani.com/blackseal➛ https://www.cox.com/residential/home.html 🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-link⏳0:00 Introduction01:13 Mark’s journey 05:05 Sim swap attack 16:30 Two factor authentication 20:51 The next security and protection level 24:52 Eavesdropping28:18 How to protect all the data31:33 Efani’s clients geography 34:34 Other types of self-protection 46:09 The future of mobile protection51:29 Subscription, pricing, coupon56:33 Meaning of life to Mark 🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Join me as I engage in a riveting conversation with Cristina Dolan, a renowned expert in the fields of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and sustainable investment. In this insightful interview, Cristina shares her valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on businesses and society.Watch the video or listen to the podcast only with Holistic Investments!📌To learn more, visit:https://alum.mit.edu/ https://www.media.mit.edu/ 📱Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdolan/ https://www.instagram.com/crisdolan/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/cristinadolan?lang=en 👉 Reputable Mentions: https://www.hearst.com/https://newyork.alumclub.mit.edu/s/1314/bp19/home.aspx?gid=24&pgid=49594 https://innovation.mit.edu/resource/mit-entreprise-forum/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljohncasey/https://www.rsaconference.com/ https://www.crayonic.com/ https://www.rsa.com/ https://www.wsba.co/ https://councils.forbes.com/forbestechcouncil https://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep03584.8 https://www.globalreporting.org/ https://sasb.org/https://www.equifax.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDTQnJWu1yg🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:22 Cristina’s crypto journey08:22 How did Cristina cope with all the pressure?12:16 What is the core message in the book?22:32 Where to begin to accomplish such success?27:43 Practical advice for young startups30:20 Practical cybersecurity tools and budget 36:29 How can organizations protect themselves?41:39 Top 3 major risks in cybersecurity43:07 How did Cristina become the face of Fiverr?46:32 Meaning of life to Cristina 🙏Thank you for listening this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Join me in an enlightening conversation with Alexander Salnikov, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Rarible, one of the leading NFT marketplaces that's shaping the future of digital ownership and Web3 products. Dive deep into the world of NFTs as we discuss Rarible's impressive trajectory, including their user-friendly platform that has facilitated over $300 million in NFT transactions, attracted over a million users, and boasts a significant social media following. Check out the interview to see what else Alexander opens up about! 📌To learn more, visit:https://rarible.com/ https://drops.rarible.com/ https://x.rarible.com/ 📱Alexander Salnikov on socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salnikov1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/insider0x?ref_src... 👉 Reputable Mentions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-komo...https://www.linkedin.com/in/alxfal/ https://mcfarlane.com/https://mirror.xyz/    • Elon Musk on Buying Twitter and Turni...  https://filecoin.io/ https://www.farcaster.xyz/ https://nftcalendar.io/event/spring-s... https://medium.com/coinmonks/erc-6551... https://www.ledger.com/academy/topics... https://www.lens.xyz/ https://thedefiant.io/blur-nft-lendinghttps://nftfi.com/ https://www.arcade.xyz/ https://www.benddao.xyz/ https://www.soho.xyz/ https://zksync.io/https://stockx.com/ https://parishilton.com/category/nfts/ https://market.pixelvault.com/ 🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... YouTube:    / @constantinkogan   Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src...Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:38 Alex’s crypto journey07:21 What was the inspiratio

Join me as I sit down with the founders of Arch Lending, delving into the intricate world of crypto lending and blockchain financial services. From understanding the importance of qualified custodians to the tax implications of crypto-backed loans, this interview is a treasure trove of insights for both newcomers and seasoned crypto enthusiasts. Plus, get a sneak peek into Arch Lending's upcoming features and their vision for the future. 📌To learn more, visit:https://www.archlending.com/ 📱Dhruv Patel on socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruv-pat... 📱Himanshu Sahay on socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshus... 👉 Reputable Mentions: https://carto.com/ https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposi... https://tinder.com/ https://www.bird.co/ https://www.snapchat.com/ https://www.bitgo.com/ https://www.bridgewater.com/https://www.brex.com/https://blockfi.com/https://celsius.network/https://www.databricks.com/🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src...Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:03 Crypto journey 02:58 What inspired to start Arch Lending04:37 Target audience and its issues 08:18 Mythical risks people believe in 11:10 How to gain people’s trust 13:19 The project’s risk model 15:50 User experience 18:50 How to navigate scenarios to maintain value 22:00 How to simulate the price 23:12 IPO duration27:01 Observations on the web 3.0 space 30:55 How to foresee the future32:10 Big position at a less reputable platform34:04 Will there be anyone to absorb the risk?35:08 Value of NFTs37:01 Insurance 40:04 Accounting and tax perspectives43:19 What is missing in the current ecosystem?44:30 Crypto futures impacting Arch business line46:18 Cross-chain solutions to match web2 products49:34 Is an application format coming?51:30 Meaning of life to Himanshu and Dhruv🙏Thank you for listening this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

In this compelling interview, former special agent at U.S. Department of Justice turned cybersecurity expert, Lili Infante, delves into the shadowy world of cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and the dark web. The conversation takes a deeper dive into the complexities of the digital underworld, discussing the operational intricacies of dark web marketplaces, and the challenges law enforcement faces due to jurisdictional constraints and the anonymity tools at play.Don’t miss! 📌To learn more, visit:https://www.catlabs.io/ https://www.justice.gov/ 📱Lili Infante on socials: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liliainfante/ Twitter: twitter.com/LiliCATLabs 👉 Reputable Mentions: https://www.chainalysis.com/ https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/monero/https://www.torproject.org/download/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinnordbywest/🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:30 Lili’s crypto journey07:40 Successful case examples13:51 Cyber hack statistics17:19 Dark web employees20:14 About escrow account25:46 Jurisdiction in the dark web market 59:24 Business & personal cyber attack01:09:37 A fair amount of money to lose 01:16:12 Ways to avoid cyber attacks 01:28:56 Lili’s social media 01:31:09 The meaning of life to Lili 🙏Thank you for listening this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Join us in this captivating interview with Alex Tapscott, a visionary leader at the forefront of the digital world, as we explore the intricacies and potential of Web 3.0. From discussing the pitfalls and promises of these emerging technologies to revealing his personal motivations, Tapscott provides profound insights into navigating the digital frontier. 📌To learn more, visit:https://alextapscott.comhttps://www.ninepoint.comWeb3: Charting the Internet's Next Economic and Cultural Frontier https://amzn.to/3M2QycU 📱Alex Tapscott on socials: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-tapscott-117638b Twitter: twitter.com/alextapscottYouTube: youtube.com/@alextapscott3508👉 Reputable Mentions: https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/https://www.usv.com/https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/https://hivemapper.com/https://radioshack.com/https://www.web3booktour.com/ 🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ConstantinKogan Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:25 Alex’s crypto journey09:28 Has the crypto market matured?13:43 Disruption, transformation, leadership22:52 Transitioning into the Third Era: Web 3.033:28 How to gain massive trust?42:08 Top 3 user center applications52:27 Alex on socials53:56 The meaning of life to Alex Tapscott 🙏Thank you for listening this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Join us in this enlightening conversation with Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council and a dedicated US Army Captain. Dive deep into the world of blockchain, crypto regulations, and the future of property rights in Texas.Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a Texas resident curious about the state's blockchain initiatives, or someone interested in the broader implications of blockchain on society, this interview promises to deliver valuable insights. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions!📌To learn more, visit: texasblockchaincouncil.org/bitcoin-mining 📱Lee Bratcher in socials: www.linkedin.com/in/leebratchertwitter.com/lee_bratcher?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor👉 Reputable Mentions: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB01666I.pdf www.armywarcollege.eduTexasblockchaincouncil.orgwww.nyse.com/indexwww.nasdaq.comwww.cbc.ca/news/business/osc-quadriga-gerald-cotten-1.5607990www.zenflowchart.com/guides/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-flowchart kpmg.com/kpmg-us/content/dam/kpmg/pdf/2023/bitcoins-role-esg-imperative.pdfwww.chainalysis.comciphertrace.com www.dob.texas.govwww.txcourts.gov/about-texas-courts/multi-district-litigation-panelwww.texasbulliondepository.gov   • Bitcoin Miners and ERCOT: Powering Te...  niccarter.info/paperswww.tixr.com/groups/texasblockchainsummit/events/2023-north-american-blockchain-summit-61217 📚 Recommended Books:https://amzn.to/45itqhi🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://constkogan.medium.com/ Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... YouTube:    / @constantinkogan   Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src...Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:30 Lee’s crypto journey 03:29 The future of property rights and tokenization06:50 Which state first publicly accepted the terms of a regulatory body?09:03 The major pros and cons of the bill12:48 The implementation options of the bill14:54 Who would be perfect as a back-end?16:30 Is there a lot of competition?17:21 Auditing pricelist 21:25 Virtual asset service provider 23:19 Bitcoin and Texas Bullion Depository 25:06 The impact of a trust in the industry 26:26 Is Bitcoin equivalent to gold?27:54 How to successfully do business in Texas? 34:34 About green mining39:34 The role of the big players in the game40:59 Blockchain as a moderator of energy utilization43:33 Positive predictions for blockchain industry48:46 Elections 202449:36 Trump vs Biden 52:14 North American Blockchain Summit 53:l2 The meaning of life to Lee🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

In this captivating episode of Holistic Investments, we are honored to welcome the brilliant Kenzi Wang, a prominent figure in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Join us as Kenzi sits down with me to delve into his remarkable crypto journey, the future of centralized exchanges (CEX), the concept of Symbolic Capital, the groundbreaking Beacon Accelerator project, and even his philosophical musings on the meaning of life.Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and broaden your understanding of the crypto space with Kenzi Wang at Holistic Investments. Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that's shaping the future!📌To learn more, visit: ☞ https://www.symbolic.capital/ ☞ https://cere.network/ ☞ https://www.huobi.com/en-us/📱Kenzi Wang on socials: ⇨ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenziwang/ ⇨ https://0xkenzi.com/ ⇨ https://twitter.com/0xkenzi?ref_src=t... 👉 Reputable Mentions: ⦿ https://thecrashcourse.com/ ⦿ https://bootcamp.com/ ⦿ https://www.huobi.com/en-in/huobivent... ⦿ https://cryptoslate.com/cryptos/social/ ⦿ https://www.cftc.gov/ ⦿ https://www.sec.gov/ ⦿ https://www.0xbeacon.com/ ⦿ https://decrypt.co/108257/polygon-fou... ⦿ https://injective.com/ ⦿ https://axieinfinity.com/ ⦿ https://www.nftculture.com/nft-news/v... ⦿ https://www.zellepay.com/🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube:    / @constantinkogan  Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src...⌚Timestamps:0:00 Introduction02:07 Kenzi’s crypto journey07:55 Listing vs Investment14:20 The future of CEX19:12 Top 3 criteria for a pitch deck 23:23 CEX vs DEX27:08 About chains on DEXs28:18 How Symbolic Capital works30:44 Equity vs hybrid model 32:43 Would Kenzi invest in non-Polygon projects?38:57 Beacon Accelerator43:26 SKIP program48:15 What is Kenzi bullish about?51:57 Payment providers integration<a href="h

Join us for an insightful YouTube interview featuring Aly Madhavji, Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF) and an esteemed blockchain and cryptocurrency expert, as he sits down with me for an engaging conversation. Aly and I delve into various aspects of the blockchain industry, focusing on the highly renowned BFF. During this captivating interview, Aly Madhavji provides viewers with an exclusive look into the inner workings of the Blockchain Founders Fund. As blockchain &amp; web3 investor and tech entrepreneur, Aly's expertise and experience shed light on the fund's strategies, goals, and the criteria they consider when evaluating potential projects. 📌To learn more, visit: https://blockchainff.com/📱Aly Madhavji on socials: ✔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alymadhavji/✔ https://twitter.com/aly_madhavji?lang=en✔ https://www.crunchbase.com/person/aly-madhavji✔ https://www.instagram.com/alymadhavji/?hl=en👉 Reputable Mentions: ✐ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aly-Madhavji/author/B01L46ZNVE?ref=ap_rdr&amp;store_ref=ap_rdr&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true✐ https://www.pwc.com/✐ https://www.insead.edu/ ✐ https://fintechnews.sg/70055/blockchain/blockchain-founders-fund-bags-us75m-to-invest-in-web3-blockchain-startups/ ✐ https://coinos.io/✐ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1747630/For_The_Hive/#:~:text=About%20This%20Game,is%20trying%20to%20kill%20you. ✐ https://expert.blockchainff.com/✐ https://www.alchemy.com/best/blockchain-auditing-companies ✐ https://www.alteredstatemachine.xyz/ ✐ https://splinterlands.com/ ✐ https://fifaworldcupaileague.com/ ✐ https://a16z.com/ ✐ https://www.sequoiacap.com/ ✐ https://www.sec.gov/ ✐ https://www.cftc.gov/ ✐ https://www.irs.gov/ ✐ https://celsius.network/ ✐ https://block5.io/ ✐ https://www.circle.com/en/ ✐ https://www.okcoin.com/ ✐ https://mdt.gov.tt/ ✐ http://blockchain.mit.edu/ 🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-link⌚Timestamps:0:00 Introduction01:23 Aly’s blockchain journey03:44 BFF investment thesis10:55 BFF services price parameters12:33 What projects have to deliver13:45 Which round is perfect for attracting investments 14:44 What if a project hasn’t completed the first round 16:27 Top project criterion BFF looks at 21:02 Does a project team need a second/third opinion?24:04 Tech audit cost 24:30 The number of companies BFF invests in during the year25:46 What helps to fundraise the most28:46 Success ratio33:17 Getting the right support from your investor35:52 How to avoid wrong investing 37:12 What’s happening currently40:43 Tax issues in the U.S.43:12 The situation of certain ecosystems45:54 Where are all the miners?48:42 User experience at crypto 50:34 CeFi vs DeFi54:15 CZ once advised…55:35 How is Binance so successful?01:02:24 Meaning of life to Aly 🙏Thank you for listening this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

In this exclusive interview, Henrique Contieiro, a renowned expert in the field of technology, shares his insights into the future of the industry. Henrique's expertise as a leading researcher in the field makes him uniquely qualified to offer valuable insights into the way projects put themselves out there. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a startup or simply curious about this exciting new sector, this interview is a must-watch. 📌To learn more, visit: https://hashkey.capital/📱Follow Henrique Centieiro on Social Media: ✔ https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriquecentieiro/?originalSubdomain=hk✔ https://twitter.com/henriquecentiei?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor✔ https://henriquecentieiro.medium.com/✔ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Henrique-Centieiro/author/B091FTGRNY?ref=ap_rdr&amp;store_ref=ap_rdr&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true👉 Reputable Mentions: ✐ https://www.hsbc.co.uk/ ✐ https://www.hku.hk/✐ https://keyst.one/✐ https://www.gateway-grp.com/ipo/✐ https://portal.projectserum.com/ ✐ https://dydx.exchange/blog/dydx-chain ✐ https://v1.cosmos.network/sdk ✐ https://arbitrum.foundation/✐ https://www.nft.nyc/ ✐ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57603589-unblockchain✐ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57664994-the-non-fungible-booklet✐ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63309444-sixty-eight-days✐ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30659.Meditations✐ https://www.amazon.com/Scrum-Doing-Twice-Work-Half/dp/038534645X ✐ https://www.amazon.de/s?k=measure+what+matters&amp;language=en_GB&amp;adgrpid=82460957179&amp;hvadid=394592758731&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1011827&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=5573583674464742383&amp;hvtargid=kwd-329855213404&amp;hydadcr=24491_1812059&amp;tag=googdemozdesk-21&amp;ref=pd_sl_9moruwri5t_e✐ https://www.amazon.com/Power-Law-Venture-Capital-Making/dp/052555999X🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:0:00 Introduction 02:12 Henrique’s professional journey 06:25 Investments per year 08:09 Portfolio companies 09:09 The team09:45 How to cope with small teams11:14 What’s the most exciting thing in project research14:04 Which trend is the next big thing16:04 Account abstraction18:14 How to manage seed phrases in extreme situations20:37 Solutions to control your personal finances22:46 Advice for seed-stage projects 24:25 The most impressive pitch to has been sent to Henrique28:07 What’s the perfect valuation30:58 Advice for projects that are scared to go down32:42 Equity vs tokens34:47 The exit strategy when investing in equity36:36 Acquisition tactics 40:56 Which layer 2 is going to dominate in the near future47:18 Optimus vs Arbitrum 50:51 Meaning of life to Henrique 53:53 Book recommendations 56:52 Summary 🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

What a pleasure it was to have Camila Russo as a guest at Holistic Investments. Camila is a financial journalist, blockchain and cryptocurrency expert, and the founder of The Defiant – an independent media platform dedicated to covering the decentralized finance (DeFi) revolution. 📖She has made incredible contributions to the DeFi space, from launching The Defiant to authoring "The Infinite Machine", an in-depth exploration of Ethereum. 🌐During our interview, we discussed her insights into how DeFi could shape the future of finance, and why we should be so excited about what’s coming next. If you're interested in learning more about this critical sector of digital money and want to hear from one of its top thinkers, then make sure you watch this episode❗📌To learn more, visit: ★ https://thedefiant.io/ ★ https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Machine-Crypto-hackers-Building-Internet-ebook/dp/B07X8HS2WC 📱Follow Camila Russo on Social Media: Website: https://www.camirusso.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilarussoa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CamiRussoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cami.russo/?hl=en 👉 Reputable Mentions: ✔ https://twitter.com/ETHmovie ✔ https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AQIjgO4A-Qo/camila-russo ✔ https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/12/07/most-influential-40-camilla-russo/✔ https://cointelegraph.com/top-people-in-crypto-and-blockchain-2021/camila-russo✔ https://coingeek.com/argentina-proposed-law-urges-citizens-to-declare-digital-asset-holdings/✔ https://l2beat.com/scaling/tvl ✔ https://coinwire.com/arbitrum-to-release-its-own-token/ ✔ https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ceo-hints-its-new-layer-2-network-could-include-aml-measures ✔ https://scottfree.com/ ✔ https://deadline.com/2022/04/scott-free-camila-russos-infinite-machine-1235007466/ 🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-kogan/Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:🙏Thank you for watching this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

What a way to conclude this year. I was proud to host an interview with top-tier investor, entrepreneur, author, founder of Zion and theAmplify, and just an incredibly creative person, Justin Rezvani! Zion is a blockchain platform designed to help creatives share their work and receive compensation for it. We discussed the importance of blockchain technology in the creative world. Justin Rezvani is an individual of remarkable ambition. He has defied the odds to make his mark on the world, striving for excellence in everything he does and embracing success with open arms. His drive and determination have been key inspirations for those around him, showing what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. We discussed a bunch of amusing topics, such as Bitcoin Lightning Network, Bitcoin censorship, Zion from tech and non-tech points of view, and more! If you're interested in learning more about blockchain technology or advancing your career in creatives, be sure to watch this video! Tune in to gain some great knowledge! 📌To learn more, visit: https://www.zion.fyi/ https://www.justinrezvani.comABOUT 📱Follow Justin on Social Media: ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinrezvani/?hl=en ✦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinrezvani ✦ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinrezvani 👉 Reputable Mentions: https://www.investvoyager.com/ https://lightning.network/ https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Freedom-Censorship-Sovereignty-Reclaims-ebook/dp/B09T5KVGFW https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/ ⁎ https://www.w3.org/ ⁎ https://identity.foundation/decentralized-web-node/spec/ ⁎ https://www.forbes.com/profile/justin-rezvani/?sh=67c8760551fdhttps://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/19/binance-to-acquire-voyager-assets-weeks-after-ftx-deal-fell-through-bankruptcy.html https://theamplify.com/https://bitcoin.org/en/downloadhttps://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/office-of-foreign-assets-control-sanctions-programs-and-informationhttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/WEBP_402378-T2/images/I/51Gof9gLHlL.jpghttps://cash.apphttps://www.w3.org🔗Connect with me Online🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkogan Twitter: https://twitter.com/constkogan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkoganFacebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-koganMedium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSw Coinbase: https://coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-link Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 01:24 The skip of web4 component 02:20 Why Lightning Network? 04:34 Top 3 value propositions of Lightning Network 07:10 Bitcoin censorship 09:45 Zion Application value 14:50 The main difference between web2 &amp; web3 18:30 The role of bots 19:10 The type of content to be allowed 22:50 Technical side of Zion 24:45 Verifiable credentials 26:00 Why is KYC needed in Zion? 28:45 What to expect in the near future 32:20 The origin of the app name 34:40 Inspiring personas 35:42 Opinion on tokens and DAO 37:00 Vision on censorship in the coming years 39:36 Meaning of life to Justin 🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏 👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Enjoy the latest interview hosted by Constantin Kogan with Winston Ma. Mr. Ma is a trailblazer in the global digital economy, serving as Managing Partner at New York-based CloudTree Ventures and an Adjunct Professor of NYU. He has unparalleled experience bridging both Chinese and American cultures through his many roles - from being China Investment Corporation's (CIC) Head of North America Office for 10 years to representing clients in cross border investments with international capital markets law cases. As well as numerous other achievements during his career, Winston can also add an author position to this impressive list! Check out the books written by Winston.📖Winston Ma’s books to read:🖍 https://www.amazon.com/Blockchain-Web3-Cryptocurrency-Foundations-Metaverse-ebook/dp/B0BBBTJG64?ref_=ast_sto_dp🖍 https://www.amazon.com/Digital-War-Chinas-Blockchain-Cyberspace-ebook/dp/B08QTYCJRJ?ref_=ast_sto_dp🖍 https://www.amazon.com/Hunt-Unicorns-Sovereign-Reshaping-Investment-ebook/dp/B08KWSX3S6?ref_=ast_sto_dp🖍 https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Silk-Road-Chinas-Growth-ebook/dp/B07WL7KR4C?ref_=ast_sto_dp🖍 https://www.amazon.com/Chinas-Mobile-Economy-Opportunities-Information-ebook/dp/B01N02X6JE?ref_=ast_sto_dp📌To learn more, visit:https://cloudtree.vc/winston-ma-cfa/https://www.amazon.com/Chinas-Mobile-Economy-Opportunities-Information-ebook/dp/B01N02X6JE?ref_=ast_sto_dp📱Follow Winston Ma on Social Media: ✦ https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-ma/✦ https://twitter.com/winston_w_ma👉 Reputable Mentions: ⁎ http://www.china-inv.cn/en⁎ https://venturebeat.com/business/unity-technologies-raises-more-than-1-1-billion-in-ipo-at-12-1-billion-valuation/⁎ https://www.capgemini.com/pt-en/⁎ https://opensea.io/⁎ https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/...⁎ https://a16z.com/⁎ https://www.sequoiacap.com/⁎ https://www.animocabrands.com/⁎ https://polygon.technology/blog/meta-to-let-users-mint-and-sell-polygon-powered-nfts-on-instagram⁎ http://volumetric-video.com/volumetric-capture-companies/⁎ https://www.gainy.app/ipo/coinbase-ipo-review⁎ https://robinhood.com/us/en/about/crypto/🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:0:00 Introduction01:44 What has led Winston to the web3 evolution?04:17 What is the future of web 3.0 and Metaverse?08:03 Government vs Decentralization 12:34 Major challenges among corporations16:45 Game development difficulties 20:25 Web3 market in 5 years24:02 The future of blockchain 31:37 Top 3 points to consider at a pitch deck37:30 Red flags to avoid in metaverse41:38 Sizable amount of users and revenue in metaverse48:49 The meaning of life to Winston Ma🙏Thank you for listening this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

🪐Join Constantin Kogan in his interview with Mason Borda, co-founder and CEO of TokenSoft. 🔱Delve into the unique world of digital tokens as they explore a variety of topics regarding utility vs security tokens - from compliance cases to challenges faced by pioneers within this industry! You'll also be introduced to various types of clients that utilize their platform. Be sure not to miss out on these informative discussions and stick around for more coming up soon!📌To learn more, visit:https://www.tokensoft.io/📱Follow Mason Borda on Social Media: ✦https://twitter.com/masonic_tweets✦https://www.crunchbase.com/person/mason-borda👉 Reputable Mentions: ⁎ https://www.inx.co/⁎ https://www.tokensoft.io/case-studies...⁎ https://balancer.fi/⁎ https://aptoslabs.com/⁎ https://newsbtc.com/all/mason-borda-tesla-bitcoin/⁎ https://shakepay.com/⁎ https://www.tesla.com/en_eu/model3⁎ https://twitter.com/genesistrading⁎ https://www.helium.com/⁎ https://polygon.technology/🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constanti...Medium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:0:00 Introduction01:17 Mason Borda’s crypto journey02:37 Difference between utility and security tokens05:28 How big is the TokenSoft team?06:19 TokenSoft compliance case examples09:08 Value proposition of a tokenized IPO10:55 Challenges of being a compliant pioneer15:06 TokenSoft &amp; utility tokens 24:08 What is a fair launch?30:45 Timeline and pricing34:41 Late token listing case study37:08 Types of clients39:37 U.S. vs non U.S. investors40:29 How to redistribute token43:44 Synthetic additional token47:41 Is Mason still buying Tesla with Bitcoin?50:08 How long will the bear market last?54:45 Other aspects that excite Mason58:13 Meaning of life to Mason Borda🙏Thank you for listening to this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻

Hosted an amazing interview with an angel investor, author, and curator of the weekly newsletter MythOfMoney.com, Tatiana Koffman. Koffman currently invests in digital assets and equities through her family office. She is also an advisory board member to MARA, a neobank for the African region, and Flooz, a Web3 infrastructure and wallet company. In this interview, you’ll hear about Tatiana’s investment approach, crypto adoption analysis, some predictions, and more!Tune in to learn more. 📌To learn more, visit:https://tatianakoffman.com/ 📱Follow Tatiana Koffman on Social Media: ✦ https://twitter.com/tatianakoffman👉 Reputable Mentions: ⁎ MythOfMoney.com⁎ https://mythofmoney.substack.com/ ⁎ https://mara.xyz/ ⁎ http://flooz.inc/ ⁎ https://www.coinmena.com/en/ ⁎ https://cibccm.com/en/⁎ https://www.td.com/us/en/personal-banking⁎ https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf⁎ https://ftx.com/⁎ https://www.sec.gov/ ⁎ https://www.yuga.com/ ⁎ https://www.securities.io/the-howey-test-the-fine-line-between-a-security-token-and-a-utility-token-thought-leaders/⁎ https://www.clover.com/ ⁎ https://www.sequoiacap.com/ ⁎ https://www.lynalden.com/⁎ https://www.traderjoes.com/home ⁎ https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/mortgages-real-estate/joe-schmo-lenders-double-stake-in-canadas-mortgage-market🔗Connect with me Online🔗Telegram: https://t.me/constantinkogan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/constantinkoganTwitter: https://twitter.com/constkoganInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/constkogan/Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/constantin-koganMedium: https://medium.com/@constkogan Website: https://ckogan.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/constantinkogan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeM6DzWBS9K-MHXMIEiCjSwCoinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/join/kohan_v?src=referral-linkTimestamps:0:00 Introduction02:34 Tatiana’s path into web3 world14:02 Investment thesis approach23:46 Crypto adoption analysis30:16 Can social media become an investment tool?33:29 The outcome of the current state of market35:56 Apple vs Spotify battle38:03 Fun ideas in web345:50 How to estimate an idea54:28 What to expect for retail investors?01:02:20 Gold as an ultimate tool01:06:15 Thoughts on macro01:10:43 Meaning of life to Tatiana🙏Thank you for watching this interview! 🙏👍🏼Subscribe, Like, Share, Comment!✍🏻