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    <description>Interested in what is going on in the world of blockchain and crypto assets? Want to understand how the most pioneering entrepreneurs, enterprises and governments are creating the digital economies of the future? 
Involving a range of superb guests of likeminded innovators, enablers, investors, government officials, executives and more, Encrypted takes you on a journey to make sense of what is going on in the Wild West of cryptocurrencies, understand valid use cases of blockchain technology and how various industries could be impacted.
Encrypted is Dubai based, and the first podcast dedicated to blockchain and crypto in the MENA region, so expect to hear interesting stories, and people from this side of the world. 
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    <itunes:subtitle>A podcast dedicated to guiding you through the blockchain and crypto universe </itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Ahmed Al-Balaghi</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Interested in what is going on in the world of blockchain and crypto assets? Want to understand how the most pioneering entrepreneurs, enterprises and governments are creating the digital economies of the future? 
Involving a range of superb guests of likeminded innovators, enablers, investors, government officials, executives and more, Encrypted takes you on a journey to make sense of what is going on in the Wild West of cryptocurrencies, understand valid use cases of blockchain technology and how various industries could be impacted.
Encrypted is Dubai based, and the first podcast dedicated to blockchain and crypto in the MENA region, so expect to hear interesting stories, and people from this side of the world. 
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      <itunes:name>Ahmed Al-Balaghi</itunes:name>
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  <title>#Ep.96: "Fueling Dubai's D33 Vision: DFDF's Investments into the Tech Future"</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>🎙️We’re happy to share our latest, #96 episode of the “Encrypted” podcast, "Fueling Dubai's D33 Vision: DFDF's Investments into the Tech Future", featuring an insightful conversation with Nader Albastaki, Managing Director of the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF). 
✅This episode of Encrypted is sponsored by TransFi: https://www.transfi.com, and powered by Myco.io!
🚀 TransFi powers the world’s payments, helping businesses and individuals access better ways to move money!
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  <description>🎙️We’re happy to share our latest, #96 episode of the “Encrypted” podcast, "Fueling Dubai's D33 Vision: DFDF's Investments into the Tech Future", featuring an insightful conversation with Nader Albastaki, Managing Director of the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF). 
✅This episode of Encrypted is sponsored by TransFi: https://www.transfi.com, and powered by Myco.io!
🚀 TransFi powers the world’s payments, helping businesses and individuals access better ways to move money!
🎧 Listen now to gain more insights into how Dubai is shaping its future and fueling innovation on a global scale. 
💡In this episode, Nader delves into:
- The primary vision and goals of DFDF.
- Criteria for investing in tech startups and VC funds.
- How DFDF supports business development and aligns with Dubai’s long-term economic vision.
- The role of DFDF in advancing Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.
- Insights on tech trends like Web3 and AI and their impact on Dubai’s future.
❇️Nader also shares his unique experiences as a startup entrepreneur and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs aiming to join the DFDF portfolio.
💫 Special guest: Nader AlBastaki.
🌟Podcast host: Maria Vovchok.
❗️And remember to subscribe to our Youtube channel, so you don’t miss out on our future episodes:
https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=ZRxBlhyHCgTyPr2t
Encrypted #Podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #DubaiFutureDistrictFund #DFDF #D33economicagenda #TechInvestment #D33 #Innovation #Future #Techstartups #Entrepreneurship #Web3 #AI #startupinvestments #VC
 Special Guest: Nader AlBastaki.
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    <![CDATA[<p>🎙️We’re happy to share our latest, #96 episode of the “Encrypted” podcast, &quot;Fueling Dubai&#39;s D33 Vision: DFDF&#39;s Investments into the Tech Future&quot;, featuring an insightful conversation with Nader Albastaki, Managing Director of the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF). <br>
✅This episode of Encrypted is sponsored by TransFi: <a href="https://www.transfi.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.transfi.com</a>, and powered by Myco.io!<br>
🚀 TransFi powers the world’s payments, helping businesses and individuals access better ways to move money!</p>

<p>🎧 Listen now to gain more insights into how Dubai is shaping its future and fueling innovation on a global scale. <br>
💡In this episode, Nader delves into:</p>

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<li>The primary vision and goals of DFDF.</li>
<li>Criteria for investing in tech startups and VC funds.</li>
<li>How DFDF supports business development and aligns with Dubai’s long-term economic vision.</li>
<li>The role of DFDF in advancing Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.</li>
<li>Insights on tech trends like Web3 and AI and their impact on Dubai’s future.</li>
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<p>❇️Nader also shares his unique experiences as a startup entrepreneur and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs aiming to join the DFDF portfolio.<br>
💫 Special guest: Nader AlBastaki.<br>
🌟Podcast host: Maria Vovchok.</p>

<p>❗️And remember to subscribe to our Youtube channel, so you don’t miss out on our future episodes:<br>
<a href="https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=ZRxBlhyHCgTyPr2t" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=ZRxBlhyHCgTyPr2t</a></p>

<h1>Encrypted #Podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #DubaiFutureDistrictFund #DFDF #D33economicagenda #TechInvestment #D33 #Innovation #Future #Techstartups #Entrepreneurship #Web3 #AI #startupinvestments #VC</h1><p>Special Guest: Nader AlBastaki.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>🎙️We’re happy to share our latest, #96 episode of the “Encrypted” podcast, &quot;Fueling Dubai&#39;s D33 Vision: DFDF&#39;s Investments into the Tech Future&quot;, featuring an insightful conversation with Nader Albastaki, Managing Director of the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF). <br>
✅This episode of Encrypted is sponsored by TransFi: <a href="https://www.transfi.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.transfi.com</a>, and powered by Myco.io!<br>
🚀 TransFi powers the world’s payments, helping businesses and individuals access better ways to move money!</p>

<p>🎧 Listen now to gain more insights into how Dubai is shaping its future and fueling innovation on a global scale. <br>
💡In this episode, Nader delves into:</p>

<ul>
<li>The primary vision and goals of DFDF.</li>
<li>Criteria for investing in tech startups and VC funds.</li>
<li>How DFDF supports business development and aligns with Dubai’s long-term economic vision.</li>
<li>The role of DFDF in advancing Dubai’s D33 economic agenda.</li>
<li>Insights on tech trends like Web3 and AI and their impact on Dubai’s future.</li>
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<p>❇️Nader also shares his unique experiences as a startup entrepreneur and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs aiming to join the DFDF portfolio.<br>
💫 Special guest: Nader AlBastaki.<br>
🌟Podcast host: Maria Vovchok.</p>

<p>❗️And remember to subscribe to our Youtube channel, so you don’t miss out on our future episodes:<br>
<a href="https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=ZRxBlhyHCgTyPr2t" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=ZRxBlhyHCgTyPr2t</a></p>

<h1>Encrypted #Podcast #DubaiBlockchainCenter #Myco #DubaiFutureDistrictFund #DFDF #D33economicagenda #TechInvestment #D33 #Innovation #Future #Techstartups #Entrepreneurship #Web3 #AI #startupinvestments #VC</h1><p>Special Guest: Nader AlBastaki.</p>]]>
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  <title>#Ep.94: "Near AI Is Back: Empowering User-Owned AI."</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 18:00:00 +0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>🎙️” 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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>45:30</itunes:duration>
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  <description>🎙️” 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.
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  <itunes:keywords>Encrypted Podcast, Blockchain, NEAR Protocol, NEAR AI, Near Foundation,  Dubai Blockchain Center, Myco, AI, Web3, Innovation, Crypto, Tech, Future, DAOs, DaoGovernance, crypto, Google, mashine learning, ChainAbstraction Stack, Middle East Expansion, TOKEN2049, Illia Polosukhin, Decentralization, OpenWeb</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>🎙️” 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!</p>

<p>🚀In this episode, we’ll explore:</p>

<p>🔍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!<br>
💡Building a Dream Team: Learn how the core team&#39;s expertise from Google and AI research contributed to NEAR’s early development and eventual growth.<br>
🔑Keys to Rapid Expansion: The crucial factors behind NEAR Protocol&#39;s rapid success and its aim to onboard a billion users to the Open Web.<br>
🌐The NEAR Foundation: Understand the motivation behind its establishment, its transformative role within the NEAR ecosystem, and how it supports decentralized development.<br>
⛓️‍💥 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.<br>
🤖 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.<br>
⏳AI in DAO Governance: Insights from the latest Token2049 panel in Dubai on how integrating AI can revolutionize DAO governance.<br>
🌍 Expanding in the Middle East: the NEAR team&#39;s major goals and strategic plans for growing their presence and impact in the Middle East.</p>

<p>⏰Tune in to learn more about Illia&#39;s vision and the future of NEAR Protocol! 🚀🌍<br>
💫Special guest: Illia Polosukhin<br>
✨Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.<br>
✅ And don’t forget to subscribe and follow:<br>
<a href="https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=pQ8SYBKRoc_NQHUB" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=pQ8SYBKRoc_NQHUB</a></p><p>Special Guest: Illia Polosukhin.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>🎙️” 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!</p>

<p>🚀In this episode, we’ll explore:</p>

<p>🔍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!<br>
💡Building a Dream Team: Learn how the core team&#39;s expertise from Google and AI research contributed to NEAR’s early development and eventual growth.<br>
🔑Keys to Rapid Expansion: The crucial factors behind NEAR Protocol&#39;s rapid success and its aim to onboard a billion users to the Open Web.<br>
🌐The NEAR Foundation: Understand the motivation behind its establishment, its transformative role within the NEAR ecosystem, and how it supports decentralized development.<br>
⛓️‍💥 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.<br>
🤖 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.<br>
⏳AI in DAO Governance: Insights from the latest Token2049 panel in Dubai on how integrating AI can revolutionize DAO governance.<br>
🌍 Expanding in the Middle East: the NEAR team&#39;s major goals and strategic plans for growing their presence and impact in the Middle East.</p>

<p>⏰Tune in to learn more about Illia&#39;s vision and the future of NEAR Protocol! 🚀🌍<br>
💫Special guest: Illia Polosukhin<br>
✨Podcast Host: Maria Vovchok.<br>
✅ And don’t forget to subscribe and follow:<br>
<a href="https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=pQ8SYBKRoc_NQHUB" rel="nofollow">https://youtube.com/@dubaiblockchaincenter?si=pQ8SYBKRoc_NQHUB</a></p><p>Special Guest: Illia Polosukhin.</p>]]>
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