We are joined by Josh Neuroth, Head of Product of Ankr Protocol. Neuroth gives us an insight into Ankr and Web3, the revolutionary new iteration of the world wide web and how Ankr fits in it. Timestamps [01:30] Intro [02:50] Web3 in Josh’s words [05:40] Ankr’s role within Web3 [07:27] How Ankr enable the ‘average’ joe’ to participate in providing / supporting Web3? [09:01] Josh’s thougts on Alchemy, a similar service to Ankr [11:09] Companies that approached Ankr [11:54] What new...

 We are joined by Sunny Aggarwal, Co-Founder of Osmosis Labs. Aggarwal gives us an insight into Osmosis, a proof-of-stake automated market maker for the Cosmos ecosystem. We also covered the importance of blockchain bridges and how to successfully build them! Timestamps [01:30] Intro [04:30] What is Osmosis and why building on the Cosmos ecosystem? [08:11] What separates Osmosis from other cross-chain automated market makers? [13:15] Challenges in bridging assets from chains like...

In this episode, we are joined by Ben Lakoff, Co-founder of Charged Particles. Lakoff gives us an insight into Charged Particles, a unique protocol that lets you put digital assets inside your NFTs. We'll cover all you need to know about this groundbreaking new project! Timestamps [01:56] Intro [03:14] Ben’s favourite NFT [03:57] What is Charged Particle? [05:30] How is the ‘bundling’ function achieved? [09:01] What users do you see using the platform? [11:04] Charged Particle and...

In this episode, we are joined by Pankaj Balani, CEO of Delta Exchange. Pankaj gives us an insight into Delta Exchange, one of the leading derivatives exchanges in the crypto space and also covers all you need to know, from opportunities to advice on trading crypto derivatives! Timestamps [01:29] Intro [02:40] What is Delta Exchange? [05:30] Why is there surging interest in crypto derivatives? [13:48] What are options and why are they popular? [20:26] Interesting statistics on...

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Svanevik, founder of Nansen. Alex gives us an insight into Nansen, the blockchain analytics platform and breaks down crypto alphas with Nansen's data. Timestamps [01:29] Intro [02:05] What is Nansen? [04:01] What type of product/data Nansen offers? [07:18] Nansen and AI [12:17] Nansen's "State of the Industry" Report- Smart money [23:50] How does one get better at NFT trading? [31:00] Alex's thoughts on gaming chains [40:02] What inferences can...

In this episode, we are joined by Elena Sinelnikova, co-founder and CEO of Metis. Elena gives us an insight into Metis, an Ethereum L2 scalability solution and platform that allows to create and manage Decentralized Autonomous Companies and how the project uniquely differentiates itself from other L2s. Timestamps [01:30] Intro [04:18] What is Metis? [06:14] The Metis architecture, security and decentralization [12:48] What are Decentralized Autonomous Companies? [17:25] What is the Metis...

In this episode, we are joined by Karl Jacob, founder of LoanSnap. Karl gives us an insight on how Bacon protocol aims to provide DeFi wallet owners with access to the mortgage markets and allow these owners to preserve and grow their wealth! [00:00:54] Intro [00:01:41] Why the name Bacon? [00:02:31] The relationship between LoanSnap and Bacon Protocol [00:03:00] What is Bacon Protocol? [00:07:45] What is the bHOME token? [00:10:01] Is Bacon a stablecoin issuer backed by mortgage...

In this episode, Ben, research analyst at CoinGecko is joined by Alex Salnikov, Co-founder of Rarible. Alex gives us an insight into the world of Rarible and how it uniquely differentiates itself from other NFT marketplaces in this booming NFT space! [00:00:00] Intro [00:01:44] Alex’s background and his favourite NFT(s) [00:03:47] What is Rarible? [00:12:10] Rarible’s differentiation to other NFT marketplaces [00:14:25] The motive behind decentralizing Rarible through governance...

In this episode, Ben, research analyst at CoinGecko is joined by Stephen Young, Co- Founder of NFTfi. Stephen gives us an insight into the world of NFTs, the challenges faced unique to NFT-type loans and how NFTfi aims to pave the way for NFT loans!  [00:00:44] Intro [00:01:52] Stephen’s professional career and artistic background [00:02:37] What is NFTfi and how does it work? [00:06:04] Stephen’s favorite NFT? [00:08:57] Challenges faced: NFT vs. DeFi type loans [00:13:07] Why is provenance...

In this episode, Ben, research analyst at CoinGecko is joined by Caleb Sheridan, Core Developer of the Eden Network. Caleb gives us an insight into MEV, the current issues faced with transactions, and how the Eden Network aims to solve it. [00:00:45] Intro [00:01:12] Caleb’s background and how he started in crypto [00:03:14] How miners process transactions on the Ethereum Network [00:05:23] MEV and miner networks explained [00:07:25] Eden Network’s role in overcoming the issue with...

In this episode, Ben, research analyst at CoinGecko is joined by Evan Kuo, Founder and CEO of Ampleforth. Evan gives us an insight into the mechanism of Ampleforth, its algorithmic unit of account AMPL, and how he thinks stablecoin will evolve and co-exist with fiat. [00:00:40] Intro [00:01:08] Evan's background and how he started in crypto [00:04:10] What is AMPL? [00:06:12] AMPL versus stablecoin [00:09:09] What separates AMPL from other units of account? [00:13:50] Thoughts on the...

In this episode, Zhong, head of research at CoinGecko is joined by Joseph Pallant, Founder and Executive Director of Blockchain for Climate Foundation. Joseph discussed his background in carbon markets and blockchain, the foundation’s work in putting the Paris Agreement on blockchain, and its next step to making an impact on the environment. [00:00:40] Intro [00:01:21] Joseph's background in carbon markets and crypto space [00:03:44] About Blockchain for Climate Foundation [00:09:53] What are...

In this episode, Benjamin Hor, market research analyst of CoinGecko is joined by Teddy Woodward, co-founder and CEO of Notional Finance. Benjamin interviewed Teddy on the mechanism of Notional Finance, key differences that makes them unique, the importance of their governance token NOTE, as well as their future plans in 2022. [00:00:36] Intro [00:01:35] What is Notional Finance? [00:02:03] How does Notional ensure that it achieves fixed interest rates? [00:04:20] More about Notional Finance...

In this episode, Benjamin Hor, market research analyst of CoinGecko is joined by Brandon Millman, co-founder and CEO of Phantom wallet. Benjamin interviewed Brandon on the background of Phantom, the differences between Phantom and other crypto wallets, their plans for NFTs, as well as their upcoming plans for Phantom. [00:00:38] Intro [00:01:45] What is a wallet in crypto space? [00:05:31] Why is Phantom built on Solana? [00:08:15] What separates Phantom from other wallets? [00:10:21]...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Tegan Kline, co-founder and business lead at Edge & Node. Bobby interviewed Tegan on the background of The Graph, the relationship between the Edge & Node and The Graph, the different roles to earn GRT, as well as their upcoming plans for The Graph. [00:00:38] Intro [00:01:26] What is The Graph and why is it needed? [00:07:49] The Graph is the Google of Web3 [00:09:17] Relationship between Edge & Node and The...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Jean Miao, co-founder of MCDEX. Bobby interviewed Jean on the background of MCDEX, the launching of MCDEX V3, as well as their upcoming plans for MCDEX. [00:00:38] Intro [00:02:40] What is MCDEX? [00:03:47] Differences between MCDEX V2 and V3 [00:10:10] Fees on MCDEX [00:11:26] Maximum leverage on perpetual trades on MCDEX [00:14:42] How does liquidation work on MCDEX? [00:15:53] Why did MCDEX choose to launch on...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Hugh Karp, Founder of Nexus Mutual. Bobby interviewed Hugh on the background of Nexus Mutual, insurance in the crypto space, protocols supported by Nexus Mutual, as well as their upcoming plans for Nexus Mutual. [00:01:20] Intro [00:01:22] What is Nexus Mutual? [00:06:46] Why does crypto space need insurance? [00:14:11] Protocols supported by Nexus Mutual [00:15:15] Does Nexus Mutual support multi-chain [00:24:33] Comparison...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Yenwen Feng, Co-Founder at Perpetual Protocol. Bobby interviewed Yenwen on the background of Perpetual Protocol, changes on Perpetual Protocol V2, as well as Perpetual Protocol’s upcoming plans for 2021. [00:01:20] Intro [00:02:07] What does Perpetual Protocol do? [00:05:13] Difference between Perpetual Protocol V1 and Perpetual Protocol V2 [00:13:42] Changes in Perpetual Protocol V2 [00:18:46] Maximum leverage one can trade on...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Scott Moore, Co-Founder and Community Lead of Gitcoin. Bobby interviewed Scott on the background of Gitcoin, their products, their GTC token launch, as well as Gitcoin’s upcoming plans for 2021. [00:01:20] Intro [00:02:31] What is Gitcoin? [00:05:17] Differences between Gitcoin’s products [00:10:55] What is Quadratic Funding? [00:15:16] Steps for preventing Sybil attacks on Gitcoin [00:19:58] Application process to receive...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Oliver Xie, founder and Project Lead of InsurAce. Bobby interviewed Oliver on the background of InsurAce, their products, their advantages compared to Nexus Mutual, as well as InsurAce’s upcoming plans for 2021. [00:01:20] Intro [00:02:56] What is InsurAce? [00:06:58] InsurAce’s product launched on Ethereum [00:08:15] Competitive advantage against Nexus Mutual [00:11:47] Portfolio-based coverage [00:19:00] What is InsurAce’s...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Joël Hubert - Co-founder, NIFTEX. Bobby interviewed Joël on the background of NIFTEX, their updates for NIFTEX V2, their NFT bundle, as well as Joël’s advice for beginner NFT collectors. [00:01:42] Intro [00:02:38] What is NIFTEX? [00:08:01] What happens to the fractionalized NFT when there’s a bid on it? [00:19:09] Updates on NIFTEX V2 [00:27:00] Interesting stats on NIFTEX [00:31:45] NIFTEX’s R64X NFT bundle [00:41:02]...

Avalanche (AVAX)In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Emin Gün Sirer, founder and CEO of Ava Labs. Bobby interviewed Gün on the background of Avalanche, differences between three Avalanche’s blockchains, use cases of AVAX token, as well as Avalanche’s plans for 2021. [00:00:02] Intro [00:02:28] What is Avalanche? [00:08:20] Avalanche’s consensus mechanism [00:11:50] Avalanche’s competitors [00:19:52] P-Chain, X-Chain, C-Chain [00:25:32] Projects launched on top...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Kosala Hemachandra, CEO of MyEtherWallet. Bobby interviewed Kosala on the background of MyEtherWalllet, its business model, his thoughts on ETH 2.0 and Layer 2, their experience with phishing attacks, as well as MyEtherWallet’s future plans. [00:00:02] Intro [00:01:07] Introduction of MyEtherWallet [00:05:28] MyEtherWallet’s business model [00:10:55] Thoughts about Layer 2 and ETH 2.0 [00:17:39] Thoughts on...

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Sam Williams, CEO and co-founder of Arweave. Bobby interviewed Sam on the background of Arweave, its AR drive, its AR token and the use cases, as well as Arweave’s plans.

In this episode, Bobby Ong, co-founder of CoinGecko is joined by Siddhartha Jain, co-founder of DeFi Dollar. Bobby interviewed Siddhartha on the background of DeFi Dollar, its stablecoins, its token and the use cases, more DeFi Dollar’s products, as well as DeFi Dollar’s plans.