TEACHMEDEFI | Your Guide to Crypto

Make Crypto Simple Again! How? With Intents! In this episode of the TEACHMEDEFI podcast, our guests from Symphony Labs discuss chain abstraction and intents in the crypto and blockchain space. They explain how chain abstraction aims to reduce the complexity of the crypto experience for users by providing a simple Web2-based interface.  Our guests in this episode are anonymous and go by Vivaldi, CEO of Symphony Labs, and Mozart, CTO of Symphony Labs. Symphony enables users to express their intents, while Solvers go out and find the best solutions for them. The Solvers are algorithms that find optimized solutions for users’ intents. This concept will be at the core of a Perpetuals Aggregator, which allows users to open and close positions in perpetuals (across chains on different Perpetuals DEXs such as GMX), while collateral is held across different chains.  This might sound complex, but essentially it makes the user journey in the front end simple, compared to the status quo today.  The goal is to make the process as seamless as possible for users: One interface to access an onchain perpetuals trading experience that rivals the experience on centralized platforms such as Binance.  Security and risk factors, particularly the risk of session keys, are also discussed. Vivaldi and Mozart also touch on token staking within Symphony. And finally, we hear about what’s next on the roadmap! What’s your take on intents in crypto?  👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show or sponsor us? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser 03:30 - Chain Abstraction & Intents 07:15 - What is Symphony? 10:00 - How Solvers Work 14:00 - The User Journey in Detail 25:10 - TLDR Simple User Journey 28:00 - Can You Trust The Chain Abstraction? 34:30 - Staking Tokens in Symphony 38:10 - Wennn launch? 38:50 - Perpetuals Aggregator 42:10 - CEX vs. DEX -------------- Links / Additional Material: Symphony Labs / Cadence Website: https://www.cadenceprotocol.io/ Vivaldi on X: https://x.com/vivaldi0x Mozart on X: https://x.com/mozartcadence Symphony Labs / Cadence on X: https://x.com/cadenceprotocol -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

Our first in-person interview! In this episode, we sat down with James, COO of Subquery, to dive into their latest project expansion — decentralized AI inference. We discussed the significance of offering alternatives to centralized cloud providers for running AI models and explored how Subquery is cutting through the hype in the AI and crypto space. James shared insights into how their decentralized network allows developers to host AI models in a more open, affordable, and high-performance way, highlighting the potential for Web3 to disrupt the AI landscape.  They are launching an update aimed at enhancing the hosting and inference capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, with a particular focus on large language models (LLMs). This upgrade uses a community-driven approach to bring about a more accessible, cost-effective, and flexible AI ecosystem. How do you feel about Decentralized AI? 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show or sponsor us? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser 02:22 - What is Subquery? 04:33 - Why Decentralize RPCs 08:30 - How It Works 13:00 - Decentralized AI Inference 16:03 - AI Models & GPUs 17:50 - Intelligent Apps 20:10 - Crypto & AI HYPE 23:25 - Progress On Open Source AI 28:17 - Subquery Roadmap -------------- Links / Additional Material: Subquery Website: https://subquery.network/home Subquery on X: https://x.com/subquerynetwork James on X: https://x.com/JamesABayly -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Slettengren, Founder of Count On Sheep, a leading crypto tax firm. Nick shares his journey from digital marketing to the crypto world and how he founded Count On Sheep to help crypto investors navigate the often complex world of crypto taxes. We discuss essential topics such as common tax pitfalls, optimizing tax obligations, tracking crypto activity, and recent regulatory changes that every crypto holder should be aware of. Nick also shares some valuable insights into how his firm has helped clients save millions in taxes and how to handle crypto losses efficiently. Note: Please keep in mind that this is no financial or taxation advice and make sure to consult a professional regarding these matters. 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show or sponsor us?  Email us at [email protected] or DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser 02:20 - Nick’s Expensive Tax Bill 06:30 - Count On Sheep  08:00 - Why Crypto Taxes Are Complex 12:07 - Tracking Your Cost Basis 13:45 - Cost Basis Modeling (LiFo, FiFo) 18:40 - Short Term vs Long Term 21:00 - Tax Loss Harvesting 24:50 - Common Mistakes  26:40 - Crypto Tracking Apps = Gud? 31:00 - Wallet Hygiene & Automation 42:30 - TLDR -------------- Links / Additional Material: Count On Sheep Website: https://countonsheep.com/ Count On Sheep on X: https://x.com/countonsheep Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickslettengren  -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of AI and Web3 with Zoé Meckbach, VP and Partner at Phala Network. If you're curious about how decentralization could reshape the AI landscape, this is the episode for you. We explore the challenges of centralized AI models, the risks of monopolized knowledge, and how blockchain technology is set to revolutionize the space. Zoe shares her personal journey into crypto and AI, highlighting the critical role of security and trust in the evolving AI landscape. Together, we discuss the integration of AI agents with blockchain and how Phala Network is positioning itself as a key player in this new frontier. Phala is a TEE-based CPU cloud that leverages trusted hardware to securely handle heavy computations, all while maintaining confidentiality. With over 30,000 decentralized TEE nodes, Phala offers a developer-focused platform that allows for the creation of AI agents capable of interacting with off-chain models and monetizing their knowledge. We also explore Phala’s vision for decentralized artificial general intelligence (DAGI) and how they aim to decentralize AI tech stacks, all within the broader context of Web3 and Polkadot’s role in the Decentralized AI space. What do you think about Decentralized AI? Hype or Groundbreaking?  👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show or sponsor us? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 Teaser 02:50 Zoé’s Story 10:00 The Decentralized AI Landscape 14:40 AI Agents 17:27 Can We Trust AI? 19:40 Polkadot & AI 22:10 Verifying Humans vs. Agents 24:10 Phala: Confidential Compute 35:02 AI Inference on GPUs (+TEEs) 38:00 Creating AI Agents on Phala 41:55 Next AI Trends -------------- Links / Additional Material: Phala Network Website: https://phala.network/ Phala on X: https://x.com/PhalaNetwork Zoé on X: https://x.com/zoemcfox -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

We have two leaders from Vodafone and Polkadot on the show to bridge the gap between industry and web3! We chat to David Hawig from the Web3 Foundation and David Palmer, CPO at Pairpoint, the web3-focused subsidiary of Vodafone, about the road to mass adoption of Web3 and blockchain technologies.  We discuss how Vodafone / Pairpoint is leveraging blockchain tech for the Internet of Things, the importance of trust and smart contracts in the IoT industry and how they have built permissioned blockchain solutions already and are looking into building on public blockchains! We also discuss the challenges and opportunities for businesses in adopting crypto into their business models. The guests emphasize the need for a positive perception of blockchain technology and the importance of business applications and efficiency gains for mass adoption. David H. tells us about the Web3 Foundation's role in onboarding enterprises and the strategy for promoting Web3 and Polkadot.  Finally, we touch on the historic rise and fall of the telecom industry and how web applications like Facebook, Google and Amazon captured most of the value in the information age vs. the infrastructure players (telco companies).  Will the same happen in Web3 to blockchains like Polkadot vs. the apps that build on top of it? Who will be the winners this time around? What do you think? 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us for quality education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show or sponsor us? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Links / Additional Material: Polkadot Website: https://polkadot.com/ Pairpoint by Vodafone Website: https://pairpoint.io/ David Hawig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hawig-206a44b1/ David Palmer on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-palmer-677a421b6/?originalSubdomain=uk ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - Teaser 02:00 - The Two Davids 05:26 - Vodafone is Exploring Web3! 👀 13:40 - Building on Polkadot 17:10 - Getting Polkadot to Mass Adoption. HOW? 18:46 - Adoption Comes With Applications 24:00 - Pitching Web3 To Enterprises 27:17 - What Is The Business Case?! 33:30 - Onboarding Enterprises To Polkadot 37:30 - Pipes vs. Apps: The Fall Of The Telco Industry 46:00 - Infra vs. Apps: Who Wins In Web3?  -------------- Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

In this episode, we're diving into a game-changer for #Bitcoin holders. Are you holding your #BTC and not earning any yield? Well, times are changing... Join us as founder Mikhil Pandey introduces us to pStake, a platform turning static Bitcoin into yield-generating assets through Bitcoin Liquid #Staking. How does it work? Let’s dive in! Episode Breakdown: What is Bitcoin Staking?: We kick things off by unpacking the concept of Bitcoin staking, how it deviates from traditional staking methods in proof-of-stake chains, and what it means for BTC holders. Exploring Bitcoin Liquid Staking: Mikhil breaks down Bitcoin Liquid Staking, emphasizing how it allows for staking without the need for risky bridges to other blockchains. Inside pStake’s Mechanics: Learn how pStake leverages advanced technologies that make Bitcoin a slashable asset for securing PoS chains while ensuring holders keep their liquidity through a liquid staking token (LST). The Advantages Unpacked: We delve into the unique benefits and innovations that Bitcoin Liquid Staking introduces, including enhanced network security for other blockchains and new reward mechanisms for BTC holders. Technological Foundations: A deep dive into the technological innovations like Taproot and SegWit, which have paved the way for functionalities such as inscribing data onto the Bitcoin blockchain, critical for the slashing logic needed for Bitcoin staking. Looking Ahead: Mikhil discusses what's on the horizon for pStake, from the buzz around its testnet phase to expectations for the upcoming mainnet launch. What is your opinion on Bitcoin Staking? Are you open to it or will you stick to HODLing without Yield? 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master #crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show or sponsor us? DM us on X: https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - $BTC Liquid Staking Is Here 03:00 - What Is #Bitcoin #Staking? 07:36 - How Does It Work? 14:36 - Bitcoin Layer 2s - Bullish/Bearish?! 20:20 - Liquid Staking with pStake 27:30 - The YIELD. 35:40 - Securing Chains With $BTC 40:00 - pStake Goes Live! 46:10 - Mainnet Launch + Points Program -------------- Links / Additional Material: pStake Website: https://pstake.finance/ pStake on X: https://x.com/pStakeFinance Mikhil on X: https://x.com/PandeyMikhil Mikhil’s Podcast on X: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

We sit down with Kain Warwick, founder of the major DeFi project Synthetix and a true pioneer in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Kain has significantly influenced Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem from the early days. Besides leading Synthetix, he's also ventured into exciting new territories with his latest project Infinex and he is a partner at venture capital firm Bodhi Ventures. We debate how DeFi can beat Binance, seamless onchain experiences, low float / high FDV coins, his investment approach AND we uncover the mystery behind the meme investor hat. Tune in to see how DeFi is evolving! Throughout the episode, Kain discusses his journey from the US to Australia, shares his insights on the current state and future of DeFi, and introduces us to his latest venture, Infinex. This new platform promises a seamless, cross-chain wallet experience that supports multiple blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, eliminating common crypto hurdles such as multiple wallets, seed phrases, and bridging. Kain delves into the specifics of Infinex, including its innovative approach to eliminating gas fees and integrating a user-friendly funds recovery system. We also explore why Infinex chose to launch on Solana and discuss broader trends in token distribution and sales within the crypto market. To wrap up, we pivot to Kain's role in venture capital through Bodhi Ventures, exploring what he looks for in potential investments. 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show? DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - DeFi vs. Binance 01:00 - The Story of the Meme Investor Hat 04:30 - Kain’s Story 11:10 - Has DeFi failed? 14:50 - Bringing Users Onchain 18:52 - No Gas Fees! 22:50 - Passkeys taking over the World 28:56 - Showcase: Infinex 32:47 - $ETH vs. $SOL 38:05 - Low Float, High FDV 47:00 - Distribution is Key 52:20 - What do you invest in? -------------- Links / Additional Material: Infinex Website: https://infinex.xyz/ Infinex on X: https://x.com/infinex_app Kain on X: https://x.com/kaiynne -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

Today, we discuss how the current international payment system is broken. We have Alexander Wilke, co-founder of Pendulum on the show, a project on a mission to bring fiat currencies on-chain and to bridge fiat with the DeFi ecosystem. We chat about the high fees and complexity involved in sending money from one country to another through traditional banks. The process often involves numerous intermediaries, each adding to the cost and time required for transactions. This is especially rough in emerging markets, where money can get "stuck" due to inefficiencies in the looong chain of financial intermediaries. We also explore how disruptors like Wise operate within the traditional financial system to reduce these issues.  However, then we shift our focus to the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, to provide a cheaper, faster, and more secure alternative. Alex explains how Pendulum is bridging the gap between the traditional financial system and blockchain.  For example: You could send Brazilian Real from your bank account, it gets (1) converted to a Brazilian Real stablecoin, (2) swapped to a USD stablecoin, and (3) you receive USD (as fiat) in the destination bank account. Pendulum leverages the Stellar Network and Polkadot to make this possible. They are also focusing on seamless off-ramping of crypto to fiat in seconds, which of course is handy if you are used to the typical off-ramping through centralized exchanges which is not really seamless... How do you send money internationally? Are you open to solutions being built on blockchain? Drop a comment! 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show? DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - Blockchain = Crime & Drugs? 03:20 - International Payments Are Broken 08:30 - Money gets stuck 10:10 - Blockchains enable “Triple-Entry Accounting” 12:50 - Disruption: Wise 21:20 - Bank issues Stablecoin 26:35 - EU loooves to regulate 35:35 - Off-Ramp Crypto in Seconds  40:55 - Pendulum: Step by Step 47:55 - What can users do with Pendulum today? 50:15 - Liquidity  -------------- Links / Additional Material: Pendulum Website: https://pendulumchain.org/ Pendulum on X: https://x.com/pendulum_chain Alex on X: https://x.com/pendulumalex Docs: https://pendulum.gitbook.io/pendulum-docs Spacewalk bridge: https://portal.pendulumchain.org/pendulum/spacewalk/bridge -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

We discuss airdrops, degens, disposable chains, number going up aaand…oh yeah, building a decentralized Supercomputer.  Today’s guest is Shawn Tabrizi, a long time core developer of the blockchain Polkadot. Shawn shares his journey in the crypto world and explains how Polkadot's next iteration called JAM will be tested on a physical custom-built supercomputer before decentralizing across low-cost hardware worldwide.  We also discuss the innovative approach of disposable chains, which can handle millions of temporary transactions without bloating the main chain.  Additionally, we tackle the flawed metric of transactions per second (TPS) and why it’s not a reliable measure of blockchain performance. We also explore the concept of decentralized token pools managed by DAOs to align incentives across multiple projects and drive Web3 forward.  👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show? DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - Millions of NFTS 01:30 - Shawn’s Story 05:45 - $DOT is Software 13:00 - TPS don’t make sense 18:40 - TRUST 22:13 - What If Number Goes UP? 28:20 - Web3 Token Pools 30:33 - Building a SUPERCOMPUTER 36:07 - Blockspace & JAM 45:20 - Plaza 54:50 - Airdrops, Degens, Disposable Chains -------------- Links / Additional Material: Shawn on X: https://x.com/shawntabrizi?s=21 A critique of TPS (A presentation by Shawn): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTzeE0fNSZ0 Disposable Parachains (Forum Post by Shawn): https://forum.polkadot.network/t/disposable-parachains-for-airdrops-and-other-ideas/5769 Additional Reading on Regulation: https://financialservices.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=409277 The Regulatory Pathway of Polkadot (panel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwgzMudtkug Breakdown Thread about $DOT being Software: https://x.com/shawntabrizi/status/1601764988221542401?s=46 Polkadot Blockchain Academy: https://polkadot.network/development/blockchain-academy/ -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.

Did you know Indonesia has the 4th largest population in the world? And there is a crypto project collaborating with the government to bring them onchain / on the blockchain?!  In this episode, we interview Michael Bennalack and dive into the innovative project, Mandala Chain. Mandala Chain aims to onboard 100 million Indonesian users by bridging Indonesia's retail, government, and enterprise sectors to blockchain technology. Michael provides insights into how Mandala Chain facilitates the transition from Web2 to Web3 for the Indonesian public sector, banks and the health sector with more than 12 agreements in place with different branches and departments of government in Indonesia. We also discuss their approach to targeting the existing 100 million users that regularly engage with the Indonesian .id domain on the Internet, and their strategy for widespread adoption going from there. Did you know Indonesia has the 4th largest population in the world? Is this where crypto adoption will thrive? 👉 Please share this if you learned something! What should we discuss next? Comment!  👉👉 Fed up with crypto influencers? Follow us and let's master crypto with real education. 👉👉👉 Building something exciting & want to come on the show? DM us on X:https://www.twitter.com/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ ▸ Find us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmedefi ▸ Find us on  𝕏: https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ Find us on Podcast Streaming Sites: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teachmedefi ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Resources in German: ▸ FREE Courses on BTC, ETH, DOT: https://teachmedefi.de/ ▸ Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.teachmedefi.de/ ▸ E-Books: after Newsletter sign-up ▸ Instagram: https://instagram.com/TEACHMEDEFI ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachmedefi_official ▸ Website: https://www.teachmedefi.de/ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Bringing INDONESIA Onchain 05:50 - Why Polkadot? 08:15 - Chainz on Chains on CHAINZ 09:20 - 100 Million Users 17:35 - Who is coming onchain? 19:40 - Pitching Governments on Crypto 26:20 - Making Crypto Easy for The People 33:05 - Launch ALPHA -------------- Links / Additional Material: Mandala Chain Website: https://www.mandalachain.io/ Mandala on X: https://x.com/MandalaChain Michael on X: https://x.com/Mick_Republik Republik DAO on X: https://x.com/RepublikDAO Republik DAO Website: http://republikdao.io/ -------------- Disclaimer: TEACHMEDEFI is a provider of entertainment and opinions. We are neither a broker/dealer nor an investment advisor. This is not a service for issuing or receiving financial or investment advice. None of our content constitutes a recommendation – or should be understood as such – to conduct transactions in securities, cryptocurrencies, or crypto-assets, or to engage in any of the investment strategies presented in our discussions or provided content. We do not provide personalized recommendations or views on whether a stock, cryptocurrency, crypto-asset, or investment approach is suitable for the financial needs of a particular individual.