Deep Dive Podcast

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Alex Davis, founder of Mavryk, to discuss why tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) could represent a major shift in wealth creation – particulary for the middle class. Davis explains how real-world asset tokenization may expand access to investment opportunities that have historically been limited to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The conversation ...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson interviews Jack McDonald, Ripple’s SVP of Stablecoins, about the growing institutional focus on stablecoins. He breaks down why RLUSD is drawing attention, how it fits into the broader digital asset landscape, and why shifting U.S. regulation could accelerate adoption across the sector.

This week's guest(s):

Jack McDonald is SVP of Stablecoins at Ripple, as well as CEO of ...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with filmmaker Garrett Patten to discuss his new short film “Self Custody.” Garrett dives deep into "Self Custody," which tells the gripping story of a man trying to recover his lost Bitcoin after he loses access to his seedphrase. The film highlights the realistic anxiety surrounding self-custody and the responsibility that comes with it. Garrett also di...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with AI expert and entrepreneur John Arrow to explore the rapidly evolving impact of artificial intelligence on society. John shares his perspective on what the age of AI could look like for humanity, diving into real-world use cases shaping the future. He discusses the creation of an AI-powered digital clone of Dilbert creator Scott Adams, as well as the growing r...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Chandler Fang, co-founder of t54 – a startup building the trust later for the agentic economy – to discuss how agents are transacting with other agents. Chandler explains what the agentic economy is, use cases we are seeing today and the need for trust within the agentic economy. 

This week's guest(s):

Chandler Fang is the Co-founder of t54, the trust infrast...

In this episode of Deep Dive Podcast host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Max Cunningham, Founder and CEO of Sesh, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Max explains how he went from working as a busboy at a local bar in Canada to becoming the founder of one of the most successful nicotine pouch companies. In addition to sharing his founder story, Max explains what differentiates Sesh from other nicotine products. He goes in-depth ...

In this episode of Deep Dive, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Rena Shah – COO of Stacks the president of Stacks endowment – to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin layer-2 (L2) networks. Rena explains what makes Stacks a leading Bitcoin L2 ecosystem, mentioning how the network is used today. Rena further comments on how L2 networks impact the price of BTC and mentions new Bitcoin use cases that we are seeing from builders in the eco...

In this episode of Deep Dive, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Joe Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Office of Unchained to discuss Bitcoin financial services. Joe explains Unchained's multi-signature custody model, the evolution of Bitcoin financial services, and the importance of disciplined risk management. The conversation also covers inheritance planning, regulatory landscapes, and the resilience of self-c...

In this episode of Web3 Deep Dive, host Rachel Wolfson sits down with Benjamin Eymère –- co-founder of Soilonic –- to explore how tokenized soil works and why agriculture may be one of the most compelling real-world use cases for Web3.

Benjamin breaks down how soil tokenization could help finance regenerative farming practices, align incentives between land stewards and capital, and bring greater transparency to agricultural and cli...

In this episode Rachel speaks with Katia Zaitsev, co-founder and COO of Own. App, about the benefits of decentralized social networks. Katia begins by explaining the innovative features of the Own.App platform, which aims to empower creators by providing them with higher revenue shares and a decentralized social media experience. The discussion covers various aspects of creator monetization, the importance of authentic engagement, ...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson speaks with Chetan Dube, CEO of Quant, about the rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI). Chetan explains how Quant using agentic AI to revolutionize customer service by creating super intelligent digital employees that can autonomously resolve customer inquiries with a high degree of satisfaction. The discussion also touches on the ethical implications of AI, the future of human-AI collaboratio...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson and Charlie Lee –- creator of Litecoin, one of the earliest and most influential cryptocurrencies in the world –- sit down to discuss the development of Litecoin. From launching Litecoin in 2011 as the “silver to Bitcoin’s gold,” to controversially selling his LTC at the peak, Charlie opens up about the highs, the regrets, and the lessons he learned over a decade in crypto.

Whether you're a crypto...

Rachel Wolfson and Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, discuss Robinhood Crypto and the platform’s recent developments. In this episode, Johann explains the goal behind Robinhood crypto and how users leverage the platform for trading and more. Johann also goes in-depth on the new products from Robinhood, such as tokenized stocks and its new social media feature. Johann also shares his view...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson and David Sneider, co-founder of Lit Protocol, delve into the intersection of AI Agents and crypto trading, focusing on the innovative capabilities of Lit Protocol. They discuss the foundational goals of Lit Protocol, the challenges of private key management, and the future of AI agents for wallet integrations. The conversation highlights the potential of AI agents to automate trading strategies and ...

In this episode, Rachel Wolfson and Alenka –- Director of Ecosystem Success at TON Foundation –- discuss TON Foundation, its mission, and the role of Telegram in the Web3 ecosystem. Alenka shares her background and how she became involved in the crypto space, as well as the challenges of onboarding Web2 users into crypto. They explore the TON Wallet, the ecosystem of builders, and the importance of mini apps for driving user engage...

In this episode, Rachel interviews Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Algorand Foundation. Rachel and Marc discuss Algorand's strategic roadmap and how Algorand is paving the way for blockchain innovation with its focus on decentralization, mass adoption, strategic use cases, and cutting-edge research.

This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.

This week's guest(s):

Marc Vanlerbe...

In this episode, Rachel interviews Tomer Weller, Chief Product Officer at Stellar, to discuss his journey at Stellar, the mission of Stellar, the introduction of smart contracts through the Soroban virtual machine, and the unique consensus mechanism that Stellar employs. Tomer elaborates on the onboarding of traditional financial institutions, the importance of privacy in blockchain, and the future innovations expected from Stellar...

In this episode, Janet Adams – chief operating officer of SingularityNET and board director of the ASI Alliance -- discusses her journey into the world of artificial intelligence, the mission of SingularityNET to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI), and the importance of decentralization in AI development. She emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in AI, the potential for AGI to address global issues like hunger,...

In this episode, Rachel speaks with Javier García, country manager for Spain at cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Rachel and Javier discuss current trends in the crypto sector including tokenization, stablecoins, artificial intelligence and more. Javier also details the growth at Binance and how the crypto exchange plans to advance moving forward. 

This is a great episode for both beginners and advanced listeners.

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