Encrypted - Episodes Tagged with “#Encryptedpodcast”

#EP.114: “The Non-Consensus Playbook: Where Smart Money Is Moving Next."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0400

🎉 Welcome to the NEW Encrypted Podcast!🙌
💡Fresh look. Fresh energy. Totally upgraded.
📹Produced by Dubai Blockchain Center | Powered by Myco.io.
🎙️Episode 114: “The Non-Consensus Playbook: Where Smart Money Is Moving Next”.
💎Guest: Ram Ahluwalia, Founder & CEO of Lumida Wealth.
✅Most investors follow the consensus. Ram Ahluwalia has spent two decades proving why that’s a mistake.
🌐From community bank teller to hedge fund CIO, fintech founder, and now CEO of a digital-native wealth firm — Ram doesn’t chase narratives. He builds conviction before they exist. He called the crypto bottom during the banking crisis. He sold at the ETF launch peak. He went long Nvidia’s silicon layer while everyone else was picking AI app winners.
📍And in this episode, he tells you exactly where smart money is moving next.
🔍We go deep on:
→ What non-consensus investing actually looks like in practice today
→ The framework behind his two biggest crypto calls
→ Tokenization use cases that will actually reach product-market fit
→ NVIDIA vs. OpenAI — the CapEx receiver thesis explained
→ Fresh insights from the last Satoshi Roundtable
📺This is the episode you’ll want to listen to twice.🎧

EncryptedPodcast #NonConsensus #RamAhluwalia #LumidaWealth #Crypto #AI #Tokenization #Nvidia #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco

Special Guest: Ram Ahluwalia.

#EP.113: “TradFi Meets Web3: Dr. Jez Mohideen on Laser Digital’s Vision." #LaserDigital

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re excited to release our latest, 113th episode of the Encrypted Podcast: “TradFi Meets Web3: Dr. Jez Mohideen on Laser Digital’s Vision,” produced by the Dubai Blockchain Center and powered by Myco (myco.io).
💡Dr. Jez Mohideen, CEO and Co-Founder of Laser Digital—Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary—dives into how his systematic trading background shaped Laser’s strategy, why blending traditional risk with crypto-native needs matters, and how they’re bringing real-world assets on-chain with VARA approval.
✅We discuss their vision in a competitive market, balancing full-service depth, the importance of market surveillance, and how centrally cleared derivatives—like their Bitcoin options trade—drive institutional adoption.
🚀And as we release this, big news—Laser Digital is now pursuing a U.S. banking license. Exciting times!

Special Guest: Dr. Jez Mohideen.

#EP112:“Gate’s Global Play: How Dr. Han Lin Is Shaping Crypto’s Next Chapter”.

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0400

🎙️ We’re thrilled to release our latest, 112th episode of the #Encrypted podcast, “Gate’s Global Play: How Dr. Han Lin Is Shaping Crypto’s Next Chapter”.
🟢This time, we sat down with Dr. Han Lin, the Founder & CEO of Gate — one of the longest-running and most trusted crypto exchanges in the world.
🚀From a PhD researcher in optoelectronics ➝ to launching Gate in 2013 — Dr. Han has spent more than a decade building through every market cycle. Today, Gate spans centralized trading, a native blockchain (GateChain), Web3 infrastructure, and products like Gate Wallet & Gate Pay — all while securing major licenses across the U.S., UAE, and Europe. 🌍
🎯 We dive into:
• How scientific thinking still shapes Gate’s strategy and product decisions
• The resilience playbook behind Gate’s continued growth during every market cycle
• Why strong compliance and risk management became key to global expansion
• The CeFi ↔️ DeFi convergence and what users will actually experience next
• Gate’s recent regulatory milestones — VARA and MiCA
• The roadmap for Gate’s evolving role in the global crypto landscape.
🧩 Whether you’re a trader, builder, or investor — this episode is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and building for the long game.

EncryptedPodcast #podcast #DubaiBlockchaincenter #Gate #CryptoExchanges #CeFi #DeFi #Web3 #GateChain #GateWallet #DrHanLin #GatePay #MiCA #VARA #Dubai #CryptoInnovation #Cryptoregulations #FutureOfFinance

Special Guest: Dr. Han Lin.

#EP111: “Inside Hashgraph: How Eric Piscini Is Redefining Trust in the Agentic Era".

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0400

🎙️ We’re thrilled to release our latest, 111th episode of the #Encrypted podcast, “Inside Hashgraph: How Eric Piscini Is Redefining Trust in the Agentic Era.”
🚀This episode of #Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by Gate, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, serving over 35 million users with spot, futures, and margin trading for 3,600+ cryptocurrencies, holding $12 billion in reserves with a 124% reserve ratio, and ranked second worldwide in 24-hour spot trading volume:
https://www.gate.com/
🟢This time, we sit down with Eric Piscini, CEO of Hashgraph, the company powering and accelerating the Hedera ecosystem.
✅Eric isn’t just leading a tech company — he’s reshaping how the world builds trust in the age of intelligent machines.
🌐After 25 years at IBM, Deloitte, IBM Watson Health, and several global ventures, he’s now on a mission to merge enterprise rigor with Web3’s open innovation — to build the internet of value.
❇️In this episode, we explore:
💡 The vision behind HashSphere and Hashgraph’s approach to open-source collaboration.
🏛️ How Hashgraph and the Hedera Council are redefining governance in a decentralized world.
🌍 The rise of RWA tokenization, and why institutional adoption is accelerating.
🧠 The dawn of the Agentic Era — where AI and blockchain converge to power a new layer of digital trust.

🎧 Tune in now to uncover how Hashgraph is engineering the future of decentralized trust.

EncryptedPodcast #Encrypted #podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Hedera #Hashgraph #AI #Tokenization #Hashsphere #Hbar #Gate #Myco #Web3 #Innovation #Trust #DigitalEconomy #AgenticAI

Special Guest: Eric Piscini.

#EP110: “Core vs. Knots: Jimmy Song on the Debate Shaping Bitcoin’s Future”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0400

🎙We’re happy to share with you our latest, 110th episode of the #Encrypted podcast, “Core vs. Knots: Jimmy Song on the Debate Shaping Bitcoin’s Future”.
🚀This episode of #Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by GateCom, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, serving over 35 million users with spot, futures, and margin trading for 3,600+ cryptocurrencies, holding $12 billion in reserves with a 124% reserve ratio, and ranked second worldwide in 24-hour spot trading volume:
https://www.gate.com/
🌐This week, we’re joined Jimmy Song, one of Bitcoin’s most respected voices, a developer, educator, and entrepreneur who’s been at the heart of the ecosystem since 2011.
💡In this episode, we dive deep into one of the hottest debates in Bitcoin today: Core vs. Knots. From the controversial OP_RETURN changes to questions about network philosophy, decentralization, and the future of sound money, Jimmy unpacks it all.
✅ What you’ll learn:
Why the removal of the 80-byte limit on OP_RETURN is more than just a technical change.
How philosophical differences are shaping Bitcoin’s culture and adoption.
The potential implications of Knots’ growing popularity on consensus and the network.
Lessons from past Bitcoin debates and what they mean for today’s governance battles.
❇️If you care about the future of Bitcoin, sound money, and the evolving culture of crypto, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

Special Guest: Jimmy Song.

#EP109: "Inside CoinFund: The Next Big Moves in Web3 & Crypto Investing"

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0400

🎙We’re thrilled to share our 109th episode of the Encrypted podcast, "Inside CoinFund: The Next Big Moves in Web3 & Crypto Investing."
🚀This episode of #Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by Gate, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, serving over 35 million users with spot, futures, and margin trading for 3,600+ cryptocurrencies, holding $12 billion in reserves with a 124% reserve ratio, and ranked second worldwide in 24-hour spot trading volume.
https://www.gate.com/
💡This week on Encrypted, we sit down with Christopher Perkins, President and Managing Partner at CoinFund, to explore the intersection of institutional finance and crypto innovation.
🌐As a co-founder who has been shaping CoinFund for over a decade, and with a background spanning Citi, Lehman Brothers, and service as a U.S. Marine Corps Captain, Chris shares insights on:

The future of decentralized AI and where the next breakthroughs are coming from.
How regulation, like the GENIUS Act, will shape the stablecoin landscape.
Balancing risk and reward when investing in cutting-edge technologies
CoinFund’s expanding focus on Dubai and the UAE’s dynamic digital asset ecosystem
What it takes to succeed in Web3 over the next five years.

✅If you’re looking for institutional-grade insights into crypto and AI, and want to understand how regulations will shape the stablecoin landscape, this episode is a must-listen.

EncryptedPodcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #CoinFund #Gate #Gatecryptoexchange #Web3 #CryptoInvesting #AI #Stablecoins #InstitutionalCrypto #Dubai #UAE #Blockchain #GENIUSAct #UScrypto

Special Guest: Christopher Perkins.

#EP108:"Beyond Today’s Encryption: Kostas 'Kryptos' on Sui and Post-Quantum Cryptography".

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0400

🎙️ We’re thrilled to share with you our latest, 108th episode of the Encrypted podcast, "Beyond Today’s Encryption: Kostas 'Kryptos' on Sui and Post-Quantum Cryptography"
💎This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by CoinRoutes: https://coinroutes.com
🌐CoinRoutes is a leading institutional crypto trading platform that has rapidly established itself as a market leader in systematic trading solutions, offering a powerful algorithmic order execution management system that empowers the world’s largest crypto trading firms.
✅From leading Meta’s cryptography for Libra and Novi to co-founding Mysten Labs and building the lightning-fast Sui blockchain, Kostas “Kryptos” Chalkias has been shaping the future of secure systems for over a decade.
In this episode, we explore:
🔐 The future of privacy and post-quantum cryptography
⚙️ The breakthroughs behind Sui’s parallel execution and object-centric model
🌍 Why Sui wants to rebuild the internet
🇦🇪 Sui’s growing presence in the Middle East with the new Dubai Incubator Hub
🔗 His journey from WhatsApp and R3 to zkLogin and Winterfell
💡Kostas also reveals whether he really named his son “Kryptos” 👀
📚If you’re passionate about Web3 security, scalability, and cryptographic innovation, this one is for you.

EncryptedPodcast #DubaiBlockchaincenter #Myco #Coinroutes #Web3 #Cryptography #SuiBlockchain #ZeroKnowledge #PostQuantum #PrivacyTech #BlockchainSecurity #MoveLanguage #DubaiTech #KostasChalkias #MystenLabs #Sui #CryptoPodcast #ZKProofs #Web3Identity #BlockchainInnovation

Special Guest: Kostas "Kryptos" Chalkias.

#EP107:"Celestia Unpacked: Mustafa Al-Bassam On Modular Blockchains, and What's Next for Scaling.”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Wed, 21 May 2025 20:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re thrilled to share our latest, #107th episode of the Encrypted Podcast:
🔵 ”Celestia Unpacked: Mustafa Al-Bassam On Modular Blockchains, and What's Next for Scaling.”
💎This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by CoinRoutes: https://coinroutes.com
🌐CoinRoutes is a leading institutional crypto trading platform that has rapidly established itself as a market leader in systematic trading solutions, offering a powerful algorithmic order execution management system that empowers the world’s largest crypto trading firms.
💡Mustafa started programming at age 9, and his first hack was tweaking an online calculator during math homework.
✅Today, Mustafa Al-Bassam, the co-founder and CEO of Celestia, is leading the charge in modular blockchain design and data availability innovation.
In this deep-dive episode, we explore:
🔹 How Mustafa’s early curiosity sparked a lifelong passion for cybersecurity and decentralization
🔹 Why he left academia after a PhD on blockchain scalability to start Celestia
🔹 The critical role of Data Availability Sampling (DAS) in scaling blockchains securely
🔹 Why modular blockchains are the future—and how Celestia compares to the cloud vs. mainframe analogy
🔹 The importance of zero-knowledge proofs, interoperability with platforms like Cosmos and Arbitrum, and what’s next for the modular ecosystem
❇️Plus, he shares a glimpse of the most exciting projects launching on Celestia—and the challenges still ahead.
🎧 Watch and listen now to find out how one of the space’s most brilliant minds is reshaping blockchain’s base layer.
#EncryptedPodcast #DubaiBlockchaincenter #Celestia #Myco #Coinroutes #Blockchain #Web3 #ModularBlockchain #ZKProofs #MustafaAlBassam #DataAvailability #DAS #Rollups #Cosmos #Arbitrum #Decentralization

Special Guest: Mustafa Al-Bassam.

#Ep.106: ”Sandeep Nailwal: Reinventing Polygon and Never Giving Up!”

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0400

🎙️We’re thrilled to share our latest, exclusive #106th episode of the Encrypted Podcast:
🔵” Sandeep Nailwal: Reinventing Polygon and Never Giving Up!”
💡 This episode of Encrypted is powered by Myco.io and sponsored by Coinroutes: https://coinroutes.com
✅CoinRoutes is a leading institutional crypto trading platform that has rapidly established itself as a market leader in systematic trading solutions, offering a powerful algorithmic order execution management system that empowers the world’s largest crypto trading firms.
💬In this episode of Encrypted, Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder and CBO of Polygon, opens up about his journey from tech entrepreneur to global Web3 leader. He shares how setbacks turned into breakthroughs, lessons learned scaling Polygon from 80 to 600 people in just one year, and the tough decision to hit reset. Sandeep also reveals the critical steps he took to pivot, reassess Polygon’s strategy, and drive its remarkable comeback — all while sustaining momentum.
🎙️ Key Insights:

The pivotal moments behind Polygon’s meteoric rise
How AggLayer is driving Web3 adoption
Balancing enterprise partnerships with decentralization
Collaboration with the Dubai Blockchain Center on verifiable certificates for digital identity
Why decentralization is crucial for AI's future
The steps Sandeep took to steer Polygon back on course for success 🌍 Tune in now for Sandeep’s powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and shaping the future of Web3. #EncryptedPodcast #Polygon #Web3 #Blockchain #AI #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #Coinroutes #Leadership #Innovation #Decentralization #Agglayer

Special Guest: Sandeep nailwal.

#Ep.105: “Crystall Intelligence: The Future of Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention” (feat. Navin Gupta).

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0400

🚀 We’re thrilled to share our latest, 105th episode of the Encrypted podcast, “Crystall Intelligence: The Future of Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention”, featuring Navin Gupta, CEO of Crystal Intelligence and former Managing Director of MENA at Ripple! 🎙️💡
💡 This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io, and sponsored by CoinRoutes: https://coinroutes.com
✅CoinRoutes is a leading institutional crypto trading platform that has rapidly established itself as a market leader in systematic trading solutions, offering a powerful algorithmic order execution management system that empowers the world’s largest crypto trading firms.
In this episode of #Encrypted, we explore:
🔍 How Crystal Intelligence is revolutionizing crypto compliance and financial crime prevention
🌍 The UAE’s growing role as a global crypto hub and Crystal’s expansion in Dubai
🤝 The game-changing MoU with Dubai Police to combat economic crimes
🔐 Lessons from the Bybit hack – how users can protect their crypto assets
⚡ The future of blockchain analytics and upcoming innovations at Crystal Intelligence
With crypto adoption surging and regulations evolving, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone in Web3, finance, and compliance. 🎧

Crypto #Blockchain #Compliance #Web3 #AML #RegTech #Dubai #FinancialCrime #CrystalIntelligence #EncryptedPodcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #Coinroutes

Special Guest: Navin Gupta.

#EP102: "The Evolution of USDC: Miriam Kiwan on Circle, Stablecoins, and Driving Financial Inclusion"

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:30:00 +0400

🎙️We're thrilled to welcome Miriam Kiwan, Vice President at Middle East&Africa at Circle, and Co-Chair on Digital Assets at the MENA Fintech Association, to the latest, #102nd episode of the Encrypted Podcast, "The Evolution of USDC: Miriam Kiwan on Circle, Stablecoins, and Driving Financial Inclusion"!
This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io and sponsored by The HBAR Foundation: https://www.hbarfoundation.org/
The HBAR Foundation cultivates vibrant economies and ecosystems on the Hedera network by providing financial, community, and marketing support for projects attracting millions of users and billions of dollars to the ecosystem!
🌍Miriam brings a wealth of experience, including her previous role leading Digital Assets and Tech Ecosystem Development at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and holding strategic positions across technology, finance, and nonprofits in the UAE and Europe.
📌 As a key leader in both Circle and the MENA Fintech Association, Miriam plays a vital role in driving innovation, financial inclusion, and fintech ecosystem development across the region.
In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into:
🔗 The latest Circle and USDC updates, including the ADGM license, partnerships with LuLu Holdings and Binance, and key announcements from Abu Dhabi Finance Week.
📈 USDC’s market evolution and Circle’s major milestones in the Middle East&Africa under Miriam’s leadership.
🌍 The increasing adoption of stablecoins in the global financial system, with a spotlight on the UAE’s Central Bank stablecoin framework.
🌐 MiCA regulations and their game-changing impact on Circle’s strategy.
🔄 Cross-chain transfer protocols and Circle’s integration with Ethereum’s zkSync layer-2 solution.
✨ The untapped use cases of stablecoins, from remittances to financial inclusion, and beyond.
💡 Miriam’s passion for longevity, and how it shapes her forward-thinking approach to innovation.
🎧 Tune in now and join us as we explore the intersection of stablecoins, technology, and the future of finance.
💬 What are your thoughts on the role of stablecoins in shaping the global economy? Drop your comments below!

#EncryptedPodcast #Stablecoins #USDC #Circle #Blockchain #WEB3 #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #Longevity #MENAInnovation #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #Hbar #HbarFoundation #Hedera #HederaHashgraph

Special Guest: Miriam Kiwan.

#EP101:"From National Security to DePIN: Unlocking Borderless Web3 Opportunities” #BorderlessCapital

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0400

🎊Happy upcoming holidays!
🎙️We’re thrilled to announce our latest, #101st episode of #Encrypted podcast, "From National Security to DePIN: Unlocking Borderless Web3 Opportunities”, featuring Patrick O'Kain, General Partner at Borderless Capital!
💡This episode of Encrypted is sponsored by The HBAR Foundation: https://www.hbarfoundation.org/
✅The HBAR Foundation cultivates vibrant economies and ecosystems on the Hedera network by providing financial, community, and marketing support for projects attracting millions of users and billions of dollars to the ecosystem!
🚀With a career spanning over 18 years across venture capital, national security, and federal law enforcement, Patrick has a unique approach to analyzing Web3 startups and doing the due diligence.
🔑 What to Expect in This Episode:
How Patrick’s experience in national security and financial crime investigations at the DEA has influenced his approach to crypto and Web3 investments.
The evolution of Borderless Capital, managing $500M+ in assets with 250+ investments since 2018.
The launch of their third DePIN-focused fund and how it builds on the success of previous funds.
His work establishing the Opportunity Fund paves the way for the next wave of Web3 growth.
The challenges and opportunities for Web3 startups amid regulatory changes.
Partnerships with #Web3 companies, such as Peaq, Solana Foundation, Jump Crypto, and IoTeX to accelerate global adoption.
Borderless Capital’s vision for emerging markets, including the UAE, and the intersection of Web3 with AI and tokenized RWAs.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how Patrick and Borderless Capital are unlocking the future of decentralized technologies.

EncryptedPodcast #Web3 #DePIN #OpportunityFund #Blockchain #DubaiBlockchainCenter #VentureCapital #BorderlessCapital #Crypto #Innovation #Myco #Hbar #HbarFoundation #Hedera #HederaHashgraph

Special Guest: Patrick O'Kain.

#EP.100: “Trust Yourself: Eowyn Chen on Security, Innovation, and Self-Custody”! #TrustWallet

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0400

🎙️ We are so happy to share with you our anniversary, #100th episode of #Encrypted podcast, featuring Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet, one of the largest multi-chain, non-custodial crypto wallets serving tens of millions globally, that has recently moved its headquarters to #Dubai! 🚀
💡This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io and sponsored by The #HBAR Foundation: https://www.hbarfoundation.org/
✅The HBAR Foundation cultivates vibrant economies and ecosystems on the Hedera network by providing financial, community, and marketing support for projects attracting millions of users and billions of dollars to the ecosystem!
🔎 In this episode, Eowyn shares her incredible journey from building Binance’s central marketing team to scaling Trust Wallet into a leader in Web3. With her unique perspective—rooted in history, finance, and tech—she dives into:
🔑 The Philosophy of 'Trust Yourself': How Trust Wallet empowers users in a decentralized world.
🌍 Blockchain Integration: The criteria and challenges behind supporting a vast ecosystem of blockchains.
🛡️ Security First: How Trust Wallet leads the way in safeguarding user funds across multiple blockchains.
🌐 The Future of Crypto Wallets: Eowyn’s vision of a Web3 experience akin to the “Amazon of Web3.”
💡 New Innovations: From decentralized ‘Launchpool’ features to UI/UX upgrades that cater to both beginners and pros.
📜 Regulatory Readiness: Balancing compliance while staying true to decentralization.
🎤 Eowyn also opens up about Trust Wallet’s independence from Binance, the profitability challenges in the wallet space, and the role of education in combating Web3 social engineering risks.
📺 🎧 Watch and listen now to hear Eowyn's insights and explore the exciting future of self-custody and Web3!
👉 Link to the episode: [Insert link]
🙌Let us know your thoughts on this inspiring discussion and how you see crypto wallets evolving! 💬

EncryptedPodcast #TrustWallet #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #Hedera #Hbar #HbarFoundation #Web3 #Blockchain #CryptoInnovation #SelfCustody #TrustYourself #Security

Special Guest: Eowyn Chen.

#EP99: "Blockchain Revolution: Architecting the Digital Future with Don Tapscott."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +0400

🎙️We're thrilled to share with you our latest, #99th episode of Encrypted podcast, titled “Blockchain Revolution: Architecting the Digital Future with Don Tapscott,” featuring a globally renowned thought leader on technology’s impact on business and society, Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute Don Tapscott
💡This episode of Encrypted is powered by myco.io and sponsored by the The HBAR Foundation: https://www.hbarfoundation.org/
✅The HBAR Foundation cultivates vibrant economies and ecosystems on the Hedera network by providing financial, community, and marketing support for projects attracting millions of users and billions of dollars to the ecosystem!
📚Don has shaped how we understand the digital economy through his bestselling books, including “Blockchain Revolution”, “Wikinomics”, and more.
📢In this episode we dive deep into:
🌐 His visionary predictions on blockchain and how they’ve held up over the past 8 years.
🤖 The convergence of Web3, AI, IoT, and Extended Reality—and what this means for our digital future

🔓 The journey toward data ownership and privacy, and blockchain’s transformative potential

🛡️ Addressing the “dark side” of tech and building a new social contract for the digital age

🌍 How blockchain can tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from financial inclusion to sustainability

🔎This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the next wave of technological innovation and the strategies that will shape our future!

BlockchainRevolution #Web3 #DonTapscott #EncryptedPodcast #FutureOfTech #DigitalTransformation #Blockchain #Innovation #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Hedera #Hbar #HbarFoundation #Myco #TEDtalks #BlockchainResearchInstitute #AI #IOT

Special Guest: Don Tapscott.

#Ep.95: “From Oracles to Interoperability: Chainlink's Impact on DeFi and Capital Markets."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0400

🎙️ We're thrilled to share with you our latest, #95th episode of the #Encrypted podcast, powered by Myco.io, “From Oracles to Interoperability: Chainlink's Impact on DeFi and Capital Markets,” featuring an in-depth conversation with Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, the industry-standard technology platform for on-chain data, cross-chain interoperability, and blockchain abstraction.. 🚀
🌐 Chainlink's Journey:
Sergey takes us through Chainlink’s evolution from its inception to becoming a pivotal player in enabling cross-chain interoperability. Discover how their oracle solutions have become indispensable for leading banks, and Defi companies.
💥 CCIP & SWIFT Collaboration:
Get the inside scoop on the groundbreaking Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) that connects blockchains to bank chains. Sergey talks about its launch as well as Chainlink's strategic cooperation with SWIFT.
💡 Unlocking the Potential of Tokenized RWAs:
Tokenized RWAs hold immense potential in transforming capital markets. Sergey shares insights from Chainlink's comprehensive industry report on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), featuring contributions from BCG, 21 Shares, Paxos, and Backed. Tune in for key takeaways on what’s needed to unlock the full benefits of tokenized assets.
🔍 Chainlink Proof of Reserve:
Explore how Chainlink Proof of Reserve is working with Ark Invest and 21 Shares on a Bitcoin ETF to verify that the ETF is backed by the correct amount of Bitcoin. Sergey also discusses the future of capital market products leveraging Proof of Reserve.
🏦 Adoption of Blockchain by Financial Institutions:
Despite its potential, financial institutions have been cautious in adopting blockchain technology. Sergey identifies the primary obstacles and shares his vision of how these can be overcome, facilitating a smoother integration of blockchain into traditional finance.
🏙️Blockchain Development in Dubai:
Dubai has emerged as a global hub for blockchain development. Sergey recounts his experiences and impressions from Dubai, shedding light on the vibrant and forward-thinking blockchain community in the region.
🎯 Chainlink’s Top Priorities:
What’s next for Chainlink? Sergey outlines the top priorities and strategic goals for Chainlink over the next three years, giving us a glimpse into the future of blockchain technology and its potential to reshape various industries.
💫 Special guest: Sergey Nazarov.
✨ Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.
✅We hope you enjoy this deep dive into the future of blockchain with Sergey Nazarov. Stay tuned for more episodes featuring the brightest minds in the industry! And don’t forget to subscribe to our @DubaiBlockchainCenter #Youtube channel:
https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=in0qORZMa4cB6w1L

Special Guest: Sergey Nazarov.

#Ep.94: "Near AI Is Back: Empowering User-Owned AI."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Thu, 23 May 2024 18:00:00 +0400

🎙️” We’re bringing the NEAR AI back”, says Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder of NEAR Protocol, and CEO of the Near Foundation, in an exclusive interview for the #94 episode of #Encrypted #podcast, powered by Myco.io! 🙌Join us and be the first to know more!

🚀In this episode, we’ll explore:

🔍From AI to Blockchain: Discover why Illia pivoted from his original AI company to create NEAR Protocol, a scalable, robust, and highly usable blockchain platform, and how they bring the NEAR AI back!
💡Building a Dream Team: Learn how the core team's expertise from Google and AI research contributed to NEAR’s early development and eventual growth.
🔑Keys to Rapid Expansion: The crucial factors behind NEAR Protocol's rapid success and its aim to onboard a billion users to the Open Web.
🌐The NEAR Foundation: Understand the motivation behind its establishment, its transformative role within the NEAR ecosystem, and how it supports decentralized development.
⛓️‍💥 Innovative Chain Abstraction Stack: A deep dive into how NEAR allows users to transact on every chain with a single NEAR account, making Web3 more accessible.
🤖 AI Engineers Wanted: NEAR’s new initiative to hire AI engineers and develop user-owned AI within the next 3-6 months—an exciting step towards integrating AI and blockchain.
⏳AI in DAO Governance: Insights from the latest Token2049 panel in Dubai on how integrating AI can revolutionize DAO governance.
🌍 Expanding in the Middle East: the NEAR team's major goals and strategic plans for growing their presence and impact in the Middle East.

⏰Tune in to learn more about Illia's vision and the future of NEAR Protocol! 🚀🌍
💫Special guest: Illia Polosukhin
✨Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.
✅ And don’t forget to subscribe and follow:
https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=pQ8SYBKRoc_NQHUB

Special Guest: Illia Polosukhin.

#Ep.93: "Future Money: Banking Analyst Who Went Crypto."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0400

🚀 Excited to announce our latest, #93rd episode of the Encrypted podcast, powered by Myco.io, “Future Money: Banking Analyst Who Went Crypto”, featuring Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Citi’s Future of Finance team!
🎙️ Join us as we dive into the future of money, fintech, and blockchain with one of the industry's leading voices.

🔍 In this episode, Ronit shares insights on:

His journey from banking analyst to crypto enthusiast
The role of centralized CBDCs in blockchain adoption
The drivers behind blockchain technology and the future of securities
His recently published book “Future Money” features how money changes in the internet era.
The intersection of AI and finance, and its transformative impact.

💡 Don't miss out on Ronit's perspectives on the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in regions like the Middle East and Asia, and how they're shaping the future of finance.

📖 Tune in to discover more about the future of money in the internet era, including cryptocurrency, DeFi, Web3, and AI, in our latest episode of Encrypted! Available on all major podcast platforms. #EncryptedPodcast #FutureOfFinance #Blockchain #AI #Cryptocurrency #Fintech

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Special Guest: Ronit Ghose.

#Ep.91: "Bitcoin Evangelist: The Roger Ver's Experience."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0400

🎙️ Tune in to our latest Encrypted podcast episode, powered by Myco.io, #Ep.91: "Bitcoin Evangelist: The Roger Ver's Experience", featuring Roger Ver, known as "Bitcoin Jesus", co-founder of Bitcoin.com, Blockchain.com. and a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space!

✅ Discover Roger's journey as the world's first Bitcoin investor, his role in promoting Bitcoin and later Bitcoin Cash, and his perspective on the ongoing Bitcoin vs. Bitcoin Cash debate. Find out why he believes that BTC Cash is the original vision of Satoshi Nakamoto and what book Roger Ver is working on now.

🚀 Learn about Roger's motivation to get involved in cryptocurrencies, his insights on the scalability challenges facing them, and the role of Bitcoin Cash in the broader ecosystem.

💡 Explore Roger's vision for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi), the barriers hindering mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies, and how Bitcoin.com is driving adoption and usability.

📈 Plus, get exclusive updates on Cashscript, Roger's views on the cryptocurrency industry's challenges and opportunities, and his advice for newcomers navigating the complexities of the crypto space.

🔥 Moreover, what happened to Bitcoinstore.com and the CoinFlex crypto exchange? And why does Roger like to spend more time in the UAE? About this and more, listen now on the Encrypted podcast.

💫 Special guest: Roger Ver.
🌟Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.

Special Guest: Roger Ver.

#Ep.90: "Inside Solana: Navigating Outages&The Satoshi Round Table."

Ahmed Al-Balaghi — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0400

🎙️ Join us for an exciting #90th episode of the Encrypted podcast: “Inside Solana: Navigating outages&Satoshi Round Table,” as we delve deep into the Solana ecosystem with Lily Liu, co-founder of Anagram and president of Solana Foundation! 💼

🚀Lily Liu, a seasoned veteran in the crypto space with a decade of experience, shares insights into her journey from early Bitcoin adoption to her current role shaping the future of blockchain technology with Solana.

In this episode, we discuss:
🌐The Recent Satoshi Round Table event in Dubai.
🔍 Solana's goals for ecosystem development and growth.
🔒 Understanding the Proof of History Consensus Algorithm.
💡 Strategies to enhance Solana's scalability and performance.
🛠️ Steps taken to address past challenges and ensure network reliability.
🌱 Solana's role in fostering developer engagement and supporting DApp creation - more on Solana Hacker House.
🔹The intersection of blockchain technology and longevity projects.
🌐 Solana's position in Web3 and DeFi ecosystems, etc.
✅Visa's expansion of stablecoin settlements using Solana and its implications.

🎧Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in now to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of Web3.

💫 Special Guest: Lily Liu.
⭐️ Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok

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Special Guest: Lily Liu.