Living on Blockchain

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I sit down with Rob Segers, the sharp mind behind Bitsaga, to explore what it truly means to live bankless by design. Rob is a staunch advocate for Bitcoin self-custody, personal sovereignty, and building systems that reduce reliance on traditional financial infrastructure.

We dig into:

• Why Rob believes Bitcoin is not just an investment but a lifestyle shift

• How self-custody unlocks ...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I sit down with Temujin Louie, CEO of Wanchain, the pioneers behind the world’s first decentralized cross-chain bridge.

Tem brings a unique perspective shaped by a decade of experience in transformative tech and an early academic deep dive into Bitcoin's impact at the London School of Economics. In this conversation, we explore:

• 🧠 Why simplifying blockchain is key to mass adoption

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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Sathvik Vishwanath, the co-founder and CEO of Unocoin—India’s first and leading Bitcoin exchange.

We dive into:

• The early days of Bitcoin in India and how Unocoin was born

• Navigating regulatory ambiguity and building trust in a skeptical market

• The future of crypto adoption in India and globally

• Lessons in resilience, innovation, and building for the long haul

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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive into one of the fastest-growing names in decentralized trading: Hyperliquid.

Built on its own custom Layer 1 chain, Hyperliquid isn’t just another DEX — it’s a high-performance, MEV-free, orderbook-style perpetuals exchange that feels shockingly centralized… in all the right ways.

We cover:

• ⚡ How Hyperliquid achieves sub-second finality and high throughput

• 📈 The HYPE token: ...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I’m joined by Janna Scott, founder of DeFi Tax, the real-time, audit-ready platform reshaping how Web3 users approach crypto compliance.

Janna brings unmatched clarity to a topic most of us avoid — crypto taxes. Drawing from her rare perspective bridging regulators and users, she shares:

• Why most crypto tax tools fail to meet IRS standards

• How audits are actually triggered

• What use...

In this deep dive, we explore Zetachain, the trailblazing blockchain designed to unify all chains—with and without smart contracts. Whether you’re a developer navigating fragmented ecosystems or a founder eyeing true cross-chain UX, Zetachain is solving one of Web3’s most pressing problems: seamless interoperability.

We cover:

• What Zetachain is and how it works

• The novel use of ZRC-20 tokens

• How Zetachain enables native a...

In this Deep Dive episode of Living on Blockchain, we explore Vaultro Finance — a newly launched decentralized finance protocol built natively on the XRP Ledger.

Vaultro is aiming to bring high-speed, low-cost DeFi services like lending, borrowing, and yield farming to the XRP ecosystem, all while leveraging XRP’s ultra-fast settlement capabilities and low fees.

We break down:

• What makes Vaultro different from typical EVM-bas...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Jaime Schwarz, founder of MRKD and the author of the first-ever NFT patent filed in 2017.

Jaime is no stranger to the intersection of art, tech, and intellectual property. From collaborating with cultural legends like Public Enemy’s Keith Shocklee to building tools that empower creators to mint, manage, and monetize their digital work — his insights go far beyond the noise.

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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Avidan Abitbol, Project Director at Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) — an Ethereum-based privacy protocol that’s redefining how data is handled in decentralized systems.

Avidan shares insights from his journey across MedTech AI, Kaspa, and now leading privacy innovation at DOP. We dive deep into the concept of Selective Transparency, the friction traditional companies face in a...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, host Tarusha Mittal sits down with David Attermann, Head of Web3 Investments at M31 Capital. David shares his journey from a decade in traditional finance to leading investments in the decentralized space. They discuss the critical role of infrastructure and middleware in Web3, the synergy between AI and blockchain, and M31 Capital's approach to identifying high-potential projects. Tune in f...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I sit down with Dr. Johannes Schweifer, blockchain pioneer, co-founder of Bitcoin Suisse, and founder & CEO of CoreLedger.

With over a decade of experience in the crypto space, Johannes has helped shape Switzerland’s Crypto Valley into a global hub for digital asset innovation. We dive deep into his journey from building one of Europe’s largest crypto firms to creating blockchain infrast...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we’re joined by Anthony Fernandez, Head of Business Development and Sales at ICONOMI, a platform at the forefront of digital asset management.

With a background in economics and a sharp focus on crypto adoption, Anthony walks us through his journey into the blockchain space, the challenges of bringing traditional investors into Web3, and how ICONOMI is redefining portfolio management through...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I sit down with Stan Kladko, physicist turned Web3 visionary and co-founder of SKALE Network, to unpack the future of Ethereum scaling — and why modularity may be the key to mainstream adoption.

We dive into:

• The real bottlenecks of Ethereum and what SKALE is doing differently

• Zero gas fees and the UX-first future of dApps

• Stan’s thoughts on L2 fragmentation, rollups, and bridging

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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we’re joined by Siddharth Ugrankar, Co-Founder & CEO of Qila.io, a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform transforming the way enterprises adopt and scale Web3 solutions. With over a decade of expertise, Siddharth shares how Qila is demystifying blockchain for businesses by offering plug-and-play infrastructure, smart contract capabilities, and tokenization services that comply with loc...

In this solo episode of Living on Blockchain, I’m sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes, why things went a little quiet, and the exciting direction we’re headed in.

💥 Here’s what’s new:

1. The Podcast Giveaway Is Live! Send in your best questions about Web3, crypto, startups, building, investing, or even podcasting—and I’ll be answering them in an upcoming Listener Q&A episode! ✨ One lucky winner will receive a We...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Aditi Chopra, Founder of Marktecons & Web3’OClock, to explore the evolution of Web3 marketing, community building, and the power of meme culture in driving adoption.

Aditi has helped 15+ blockchain brands scale with data-driven strategies, blending analytics with creativity to build highly engaged communities. We discuss: 🔹 The future of Web3 marketing and how it differ...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Alex Chehade, former General Manager of Binance Dubai, to explore the future of crypto adoption, regulation, and decentralized finance.

With years of experience leading Binance’s operations in the Middle East, Alex shares key insights into: 🔹 The evolving crypto regulatory landscape 🔹 How the Middle East became a global blockchain hub 🔹 The balance between compliance and ...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive into the world of on-chain social and SocialFi with Sid Kalla, Co-founder & CTO of Roll Labs. Sid has been at the forefront of social tokens and decentralized communities, pioneering the movement with Roll.

🚀 What you’ll learn:

• The evolution of social tokens and their impact on creators
• How on-chain social networks are transforming engagement
• The ...

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we welcome Sarun, Co-founder and CEO of Playbux, a groundbreaking Web3 SocialFi and GameFi platform. Sarun dives deep into how Playbux is merging blockchain technology, gaming, and social interactions to create immersive metaverse experiences.

Discover how Playbux is bridging the gap between social engagement and financial incentives, empowering users to play, connect, and earn...