Building Trust in Crypto: Ilia Vulkov on Security, Regulation & Payments Rails

In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, the team dives into the rise of the “agentic world” — a future where AI agents act on your behalf to move funds, sign transactions, and manage digital identity. But as agents become more autonomous, one critical question emerges: how do you trust them with your secrets, identity, and wealth?Fresh from the Circle USDC hackathon, Ledger engineers share how they built a secure bridge between AI automation and hardware-backed security using Moltbook — a platform designed specifically for agent interactions. Their solution enables AI agents to create transaction “intents” that require human approval on a Ledger device, keeping private keys protected inside the secure element.The episode also unpacks a real-world lesson in AI risk: when the OpenClaw agent over-optimized for hackathon votes, it spiraled into a cascade of failed jobs after hitting rate limits — proving exactly why “human in the loop” guardrails are essential for agentic commerce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, Jean-François Rochet (EVP of Consumer Services) sat down with Shah Ramezani, CEO and Founder of Noah, to explore how stablecoins are connecting the traditional finance world with crypto and why payments are the key to real adoption.Shah explains why stablecoins quietly proved their value during the market downturn, how people were already using them to move money, and what’s been missing to make on-chain and fiat payments work seamlessly together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, Sebastian Badault (EVP, Ledger Enterprise) sits down with Ilya Vulkov, Co-Founder & CEO of Youhodler, to unpack a question every serious builder faces: how do you earn trust in digital assets?Ilya explains that crypto isn’t a “revolution," it’s an evolution, and what that means in practice: borrowing proven financial controls, governance, and risk frameworks, then bringing them on-chain with better speed and usability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Ledger Podcast, Jeff Rochet EVP of Consumer Services at Ledger sits down with DaoSasha, Head of BD at 1inch to talk about one of the most critical pain points in crypto: blind signing.They explain why signing transactions you don’t fully understand is a massive blocker to DeFi mass adoption, and how clear signing on Ledger devices with direct 1inch integration helps fix that.You’ll hear how 1inch evolved from a DEX aggregator to a full DeFi infrastructure brand, why they rebranded around the slogan “Move Forward As One”, and how their collaboration with Ledger lets users swap on 1inch while verifying every transaction on a trusted Ledger screen.They also look ahead to the future of DeFi:Clear signing as the new standard for secure transactionsTokenization of real-world assets (RWAs)What institutions need: compliance, transparency & UXWallets as identity, reputation and ownership hubsLearn more about the 1inch integration: https://support.ledger.com/article/6490128879389-zdExplore Ledger https://www.ledger.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens to crypto when everything on-chain becomes encrypted by default?In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, host Kyle O’Brien (COS @ Zama) sits down with Rand Hindi (Founder & CEO @ Zama) and Charles Guillemet (CTO @ Ledger) to dive deep into privacy, fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), hardware security, and why institutional adoption is making onchain confidentiality a must-have, not a nice-to-have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Ledger Podcast, we dive deep into the emerging frontier of the ownership economy, where consumers become stakeholders, loyalty becomes liquid, and brands are rebuilt from the bottom up.Our EVP of Ledger Enterprise, Sebastian Badault sat down with Ovie Faruq ,co-founder and CEO of REKT Brands, live from Ledger Op3n at 106 in Paris. From crypto-native companies to the shifting power dynamics of brand building, Ovie unpacks why traditional loyalty is broken, how brand coins reshape the value exchange, and why the next generation of global brands will be built with their communities, not above them.They discuss:Why crypto-native builders create differentlyHow brand coins reward early supportersWhy legacy giants like Pepsi & P&G can’t simply “copy” crypto-native brandsThe emotional and financial value of community-owned brandsWhat happens when consumers become co-creatorsEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of the Ledger Podcast, recorded live at Ledger Op3n in Paris, Head of Brand Development Mo EL-SAYED sits down with two Australian Rugby legends, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell (co-hosts of Kick Offs and Kick Ons and our new Australian Ambassadors).This episode is all about value, risk, and rewriting the rules. Matt and Drew share the story of their game-changing move to France in 2011—a move that fundamentally altered the landscape of Australian rugby and led to the creation of the famous Giteau Law. They discuss how that spirit of taking control, betting on yourself, and proving your value on your own terms mirrors the ethos of digital ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Ledger Op3n 2025, our CTO Charles Guillemet sat down with Peter McCormack, Matthew Green, and Ian Miers to discuss how the blockchain space is preparing for the possibility of quantum computing. Will quantum computing be achieved in our lifetimes? What would it mean for blockchain? And how is the ecosystem working to create solutions?Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does building a championship dynasty have in common with securing your digital assets? It all comes down to defense! At Ledger Op3n 2025, our EVP of Comms, Ariel Wengroff, sat down with 3x NBA Champion and Spurs legend, Bruce Bowen, for a deep-dive conversation you won't want to miss.They discuss the game-changing Ledger x Spurs partnership, the importance of that 'never complacent' mindset, and why the right defense is the foundation for success (and protecting your assets!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hosted sports legends Bruce Bowen, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell, and health & wellness consultant JoeHolder at Ledger Op3n 2025! They chatted with our EVP of Communications Ariel Wengroff about the crossover between sports and security - namely, building resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.