Web3Unchained

Ethan Sun shares his journey at the intersection of Blockchain and AI, and the founding story of MyShell. He explains how MyShell aims to make AI models accessible to non-technical creators, sparking a new wave in the creator economy.

Ethan also discusses the transition from Web2 to Web3, the role of blockchain in MyShell’s platform, and the unique perspective on crypto and AI from China. MyShell is building an AI consumer layer tha...

DC Builder, Research Engineer at the Worldcoin Foundation, shares insights into the project’s mission to democratize digital identity and finance worldwide while promoting fair wealth distribution. He discusses the challenges involved in verifying personhood through web of trust and biometrics, highlighting the innovative use of the Semaphore protocol.

The conversation also explores the emerging field of Zero-Knowledge Machine Learn...

Anna Kazlauskas shares her journey from traditional finance to pioneering decentralized AI with Vana, a platform empowering people to own their data and contribute it to AI models. She highlights the critical role of tokenomics in Vana’s ecosystem and the challenges of building a Web3 company, emphasizing the importance of hiring mission-aligned team members.

Anna explores the AI data shortage and how Vana addresses it through decen...

In this episode, Jay Jog from Sei Labs draws parallels between established cities and virtual machines, highlighting the difficulty of displacing dominant systems like the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). He shares his journey from traditional finance at Robinhood to building Sei Network in Web3, emphasizing the importance of user feedback and the demand for higher throughput in blockchain technology.

Jay introduces parallelization a...

In this episode, Ron Bodkin explores the convergence of AI and crypto, highlighting the importance of responsibility, governance, and the transformative potential of Web3. He shares his journey from leadership roles at Google to founding Theoriq and ChainML, reflecting on the transition from corporate AI to startup innovation.

The discussion dives into agent collectives, the challenges of AI standardization, and how to measure succe...

In this episode of the Web3Unchained Podcast, Karan Sirdesai, Co-Founder and CEO of Mira Network, shares his journey and the mission to build a decentralized AI infrastructure platform focused on creating reliable and safe artificial intelligence.

Karan discusses how Mira addresses the critical challenge of AI hallucinations, enhancing trustworthiness for high-stakes applications in finance, healthcare, and beyond. He reflects on hi...

Join David Minarsch as he delves into the concept of autonomy and its transformative impact on human-machine relationships. He shares his journey through the crypto and AI spaces, including his work with Fetch.ai and the founding of Valory and OLAS.

This conversation explores the rise of autonomous agents, their practical use cases, and the challenges faced in the evolving Web3 AI landscape. David also highlights the importance of m...

In this episode, Uma Roy, Co-Founder of Succinct Labs, shares her journey into the Web3 space and the vision behind founding Succinct Labs. She highlights the critical role of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) in enhancing the scalability and privacy of crypto projects.

Uma discusses the origins and growth of Succinct Labs in San Francisco, emphasizing the team’s preference for in-person collaboration. She also dives into the technical c...

In this episode, Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs, shares his inspiring journey from a young coder to a pioneering crypto innovator. He talks about the value of investing your time and skills to build experience, the rise and impact of meme coins, and how Gen Z marketing is reshaping the crypto landscape.

Rushi also explains how Movement Labs is making Ethereum more secure and accessible through the introduction of the Move...

In this episode, Gabby Dizon, Co-Founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), shares his journey from a PC gamer to a Web3 pioneer. He discusses the challenges and future of Web3 gaming, highlighting the transformative potential of AI and the essential qualities founders need to succeed in this space.

Gabby provides insight into the evolution of YGG, including their innovative on-chain guilds, and explores what it will take for Web3 games to...

In this episode, Greg Osuri, Founder and CEO of Akash Network, dives into the meaning of liberty, sovereignty, and freedom in the context of the decentralized web. He shares his founder journey, the obstacles he’s overcome, and why community remains at the heart of Web3 innovation.

Greg reflects on the experience of building in Web3, the shift from Web2 models, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a found...

In this episode, Richard Ma, Co-Founder and CEO of Quantstamp, shares his transition from the hedge fund world to Web3, and the founding story behind one of the most prominent blockchain security firms in the space. He breaks down how Quantstamp operates, the evolving nature of its customer base, and what truly sets successful Web3 startups apart in the long term.

Quantstamp is a global leader in blockchain security, dedicated to se...

In this episode, David Tse, Co-Founder of BabylonChain, discusses how staking can unlock a new era for Bitcoin by expanding its role in the broader decentralized ecosystem. He shares the founding story of BabylonChain and his journey from academic research to becoming a Web3 founder.

BabylonChain enables Bitcoin holders to earn yield on their idle BTC—securely and without third-party trust or bridging to other chains. By locking the...

In this episode, Sergey Gorbunov, Co-Founder of Axelar Network, discusses the future of blockchain interoperability, the founding journey of Axelar, and what drives him to keep innovating in the Web3 space.

Axelar is a programmable Web3 interoperability platform that enables seamless cross-chain communication, aiming to scale the next generation of internet applications to billions of users.

Sergey brings a strong academic and techni...

In this episode, Victor Ji, Co-Founder of Manta Network, explores the power of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs and how Manta is redefining the developer experience for ZK applications. He walks through key milestones in Manta's journey and shares what it takes to succeed as a Web3 founder.

Manta Network is focused on building a secure, interoperable future using ZK technology, with a mission to provide the best developer experience for c...

In this episode, Sandy Peng, Co-Founder of Scroll, dives into the world of Layer 2 scaling solutions in Web3, sharing the founding story of Scroll and her approach to building successful blockchain projects by staying focused on execution.

Scroll is a community-first, native zkEVM Layer 2 solution—an open-source initiative that operates at the cutting edge of zero-knowledge (ZK) research. Sandy brings a wealth of experience across r...

In this episode, Chris Spadafora, founder of BadgerDAO, shares insights into decentralized governance, the challenges of crypto tribalism, and his mission to bring Bitcoin into the DeFi ecosystem.

BadgerDAO is an open-source, decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on enabling the use of Bitcoin as collateral across decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The platform is governed by its native token, BADGER, which emp...

Eli Ben-Sasson, the co-founder and President of StarkWare, shares insights into his journey into the Web3 space, the challenges of blockchain scalability, and how StarkWare is working to onboard the next billion users onto the blockchain. StarkWare is pioneering the use of zero-knowledge proof technology to compress data, addressing some of the fundamental scalability issues that blockchains face today.

Before co-founding StarkWare,...

In this episode of Web3Unchained, we sit down with Sreeram Kannan, Co-Founder and CEO of EigenLayer, as he shares his unique journey from academia to building impactful blockchain products. Sreeram delves into why he chose to leave his academic career behind and embark on an entrepreneurial journey in the Web3 space, driven by a deep belief in the power of blockchain technology to democratize innovation and empower individuals to c...