AI to Transform Web3 Into ‘Knowledge Coordination Layer,’ Says Openledger’s Ram Kumar

Ram Kumar believes developers are drawn to on-chain artificial intelligence (AI) for its fresh technical puzzles, sustainable business models, and cultural significance. He advises aspiring builders to approach AI as a research project aimed at solving open challenges. Beyond the Hype Over the past few months, the AI sector has captivated the tech world, drawing … Read more

From Wall Street to Crypto: Sebastian Bea on the Institutional Playbook for Digital Assets

Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM) President Sebastian Pedro Bea discussed the launch of the Bitcoin Yield Fund, designed to offer institutional investors a conservative yield on long bitcoin positions with minimized risk. He also explores evolving institutional attitudes, the impact of bitcoin ETFs, and how macroeconomic trends are accelerating crypto adoption as a strategic store-of-value asset. … Read more

Vyvo COO: AI’s Next Step – Becoming a Tool for Self-Awareness

Mariana Krym, an expert in disruptive technologies, envisions a future where artificial intelligence goes beyond simple task execution, evolving into an “emotional mirror” that helps users navigate their emotions and self-awareness. She believes that AI should recognize subtle emotional cues and help users gain insights into their feelings. Artificial Intelligence As an ‘Emotional Mirror’ Mariana … Read more

Bridging Bitcoin to DeFi: Insights from MacLane Wilkison, CEO of tLabs and Co-founder of Threshold

In a recent podcast episode, MacLane Wilkison, CEO of tLabs and co-founder of Threshold Network, shared a compelling vision for Bitcoin’s future in decentralized finance (DeFi). At the center of the discussion was tBTC, a permissionless Bitcoin bridge designed to expand Bitcoin’s utility across DeFi ecosystems, while maintaining security and user control. A Journey Through … Read more

DeFi’s Unfair Advantage: How MEV and Front-Running Hurt Traders

Unfair trading practices like MEV, slippage, and front-running have long plagued decentralized exchanges, eroding both profits and the core principles of fairness. David Wells suggests that traders can spot these problems by watching for unusually high slippage, trade executions at worse-than-expected prices, and the “sandwiching” of transactions. Watch Out for MEV, Front-Running, Traders Told For … Read more

Trust, Not Size, Key to Stablecoin Success, Says Concordium CEO

Concordium CEO Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki warns that excessive dollar dependence could lead to systemic instability, stressing the need for multi-currency diversification. He envisions stablecoins playing a key role in payment finance (PayFi), offering instant settlements, lower fees, and programmability. Stablecoin Concentration Around a Single Currency Presents Risks The stablecoin market has been overwhelmingly dominated by USD-pegged … Read more

Tracy Jin on MEXC’s Web3 Vision, RWA Risks, and Bitcoin’s Rebound Signals

MEXC COO Tracy Jin spoke about the exchange’s $30 million Web3 talent initiative, aimed at supporting blockchain innovation globally. She also discussed the rising risks in real-world assets (RWA) tokenization, shifting bitcoin sentiment, and how MEXC is positioning itself amid evolving regulatory shifts. MEXC COO Tracy Jin Talks Web3 Talent, Ecosystem Growth, and the Shifting … Read more

The Fight for Democratized AI: Tech CEO Calls out Big Tech Tactics

Travis Good, co-founder and CEO of Ambient, warns about the dangers of closed-source artificial intelligence, emphasizing its lack of transparency and auditability as a threat to independent information sources and user autonomy. Closed-Source AI Threatens Independent Content Creators In a stark warning about the future of information access, Travis Good, co-founder and CEO of Ambient, … Read more

COTI Co-Founder: CBDCs Will Disrupt Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin

The co-founder of COTI believes the controversy surrounding central bank digital currencies will subside as major financial players adopt the technology and optimal designs are established. The co-founder however downplayed the possibility that central bank digital currencies will be built to interface with decentralized finance protocols or Web3 ecosystems. Privacy Crucial for CBDC Implementation Shahaf … Read more