Proof of Vision (PoV)
This is the Proof of Vision Podcast. Each week, we have on Founders from across the crypto landscape, from DeFi and blockchain infrastructure to AI and beyond. We engage in deep discussions not only about our guests' own protocols but about the trends and narratives that drive the crypto market today and in the future...
Episodes
🚨 New Proof of Vision episode for you folks today:
In our 23rd PoV episode, we had on Shiv (@ssh_nkar), CEO of @boundless_xyz.
Boundless is the ZK smart contract and settlement layer that allows developers and teams on any chain to scale up ZK-powered verifiable compute. Boundless is built out by the @RiscZero team, who played an important role in the ZK space, pioneering the first zkVM.
In this episode, we got to break down the his...
In our 22nd PoV episode, we had on David (Head of Product) & Juan (Ecosystem Growth Lead) at Nillion. Nillion provides blind compute, a solution that allows data to be securely stored and encrypted, while still being accessible.
In this episode, we dove deep into the problems surrounding privacy and why not only massive corporations should be concerned about data privacy and confidential data storage, but also individ...
In our 21st Proof of Vision episode, we had on Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgypenguins & Igloo.
Pudgy Penguins has morphed into crypto's most recognizable brand after being acquired by Luca in 2022. The team has rolled out multiple Pudgy Penguins toys, games & more, also introducing @AbstractChain...
In this podcast, we discussed Luca's thoughts on what mistakes teams in crypto are making today, how to effectively leve...
In our 20th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk, had on Denis, Head of Developer Experience at ZetaChain.
ZetaChain is a Universal L1 that connects natively to any other blockchain network, from smart-contract platforms like Ethereum to non-programmable chains like Bitcoin.
ZetaChain recently introduced ZetaChain Lightning—an upgrade that cuts block times by 30%+, integrates Solana and TON, and ...
In our 17th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk, had on Sam, CEO of Phoenix Labs and contributor to Spark Protocol.
Spark commands one of the largest AUMs in DeFi, responsible for ~$3.2B in liquidity deployed. Spark specializes in providing stablecoin yield via its internal savings rates & integrated stablecoin borrowing with SparkLend...
We discussed Spark's relationship with Sky, the te...
In our 18th PoV episode, we had on Ryo, Director of Oasys.
Oasys started as a gaming-focused chain, already having onboarded some of the biggest Web2 gaming companies, including Ubisoft.
Now, leveraging their roots & connections in Japan, Oasys is expanding into the RWA space, focusing on Japanese & Asian assets in particular.
In this episode, we touch on unique aspects of the Japanese market, Oas...
In our 19th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk, had on Ryo, Founder of infiniFi.
InfiniFi is looking to iterate upon the traditional banking system as well as what is currently broadly available in DeFi.
The protocol aims to be the first onchain fractional reserve system, looking to build a product better than what most banks can offer with the possibilities enabled by blockchain and smart contr...
In our 15th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk, had on Prashant, Co-founder and CEO of Spheron Network.
Spheron is the first DePIN-based programmable compute network. Designed for AI agents, Spheron taps into underutilized computing resources globally and creates a marketplace where distributed GPUs and CPUs can be connected to enable fully autonomous AI agents, inference, and fine-tuning at lower costs t...
In our 14th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk, had on Niklas, Founder of Chroincle Protocol, and one of the designers of Maker's first Ethereum oracle...
Chronicle Protocol is a blockchain-agnostic oracle infrastructure originally developed out of the MakerDAO ecosystem. Chronicle aims to deliver transparent, verifiable on-chain data at high scale.
In this episode, we get into Chronicle&apo...
In our 13th episode of PoV, our Director of Protocol Services Kirk, had on Adam, Co-Founder & COO at Dolomite.
Dolomite stands out as a money market supporting 1000+ assets across chains, providing a variety of strategies for users to earn.
In this episode, we discuss Dolomite's role in the lending space, what users can expect in the near-term, & more...
Have a listen 👇
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In our 12th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk, welcomed on Mike, Founder & CEO of ether.fi.
ether. fi needs no introduction as the dominant LRT provider, responsible 60%+ of total $ETH LRT market share.
Now, ether. fi is expanding its offerings with a focus on its neobank & debit card. ether. fi's neobank provides a financial hub for users to efficiently save, earn, & spend th...
In our 11th episode of PoV, we had on Ahmed and Ramiro, the CEO and CTO of Soul Labs, respectively.
Soul is the first unified omnichain liquidity layer designed to enhance capital efficiency and borrowing power across DeFi ecosystems. By connecting multiple blockchains, Soul enables seamless cross-chain lending and borrowing while mitigating risks typically associated with traditional asset bridges or wrapped tokens. We ge...
In our 10th episode of PoV, we had on James Zhang, Co-Founder & CEO of Jambo.
Jambo is a Web3 superapp for users in emerging markets, providing earning opportunities, on & offramping services, & more.
Jambo is known for the $99 JamboPhone, and is now expanding to launch its own satellites to create the largest on-chain mobile network...
We got into it all on this pod; have a listen!
⏲ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Overv...
Shard Dubai Summit 2025 is right around the corner!
Shard Dubai (May 3) brings together crypto's sharpest founders, investors & raw talent across sectors...
We had on Belinda, Founding Partner at Sharding Capital & Sarah, Co-Founder of ShardDXB to discuss:
- Background on Sharding Capital & ShardDXB
- Origins of Shard Dubai
- what to expect at the event
- & more...
In our 9th episode of PoV, we had on JayB, Co-Founder & CEO at MilkyWay.
MilkyWay is the premier modular liquid staking & restaking platform, expanding staking services beyond $TIA to other assets...
We discussed the modularity thesis, what it's like to build on $TIA since early days, & more...
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - JayB Background
02:40 - Thoughts on Cosmos ...
In our 8th episode of PoV, we had on Humayun, Chairman of ASI Alliance.
ASI is an alliance formed by some of the largest players in the decentralized AI space, including Fetch . ai, SingularityNET, Ocean Protocol, and CUDOS, looking to research and help develop decentralized AGI.
We discussed what traditional research in the AI space looks like, how ASI compares to centralized players like OpenAI & DeepSeek, ...
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