Blockhash: Exploring The Blockchain

For episode 607 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Heinrich, CEO of 0G Labs.Michael Heinrich is a Stanford graduate who previously worked at Garten as a Founder and CEO. A Top 100 Entrepreneur of 2022, Michael has had his work published in journals ranging from Harvard Business Review to Hacking Consciousness.  While at Stanford he was nominated to work with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to transform Taiwanese entrepreneurial education. His previous company Garten was accepted into YCombinator in 2016 and raised multiple rounds, eventually achieving unicorn status. With 0G Labs, Michael is leading the development of the first modular AI chain to support off-chain data verification. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:30) Korea Blockchain Week(2:35) Update on 0G Labs in 2025(5:52) New AI Model breakthrough(8:50) Use-cases(13:46) 0G’s modular L1(15:50) Future of DeAI(24:00) 0G Labs roadmap 

For episode 608 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by RJ Holder, Senior Director & Digital Product Management for NAF.RJ Holder, based in Atlanta, GA, is the Senior Director, Digital Product Management at NAF, which is an education nonprofit that supports career-focused high school academies. These academies focus on fields like IT, Finance, Accounting, and Health Science. RJ is here to talk about KnoPro, which is a free platform launched by NAF two years ago that gives high school students meaningful work-based learning experiences they can highlight on resumes and college applications. Current Challenge is sponsored by KPMG.https://www.knopro.org/challenges/ai-startups-challenge/overview ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:12) Who is RJ Holder?(5:13) What is NAF and KnoPro?(11:46) KnoPro for High School students(16:22) How can students access KnoPro?(18:48) Skillbuilders & Challenges(25:19) AI for Startups Challenge(26:46) How can parents be involved?(29:24) How can companies part

For episode 606 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Patrick Moynihan, President and Co-founder of Tracer Labs.Tracer Labs is building the future of digital trust. As the parent company of Trust ID and a founding member of DCID, we create self-sovereign identity (SSI) and consent solutions where control follows the user and not the website.Patrick leads a team bringing privacy-first, quantum-resistant identity to Web3, where user consent and data aren’t just protected, but unified across platforms. Tracer Labs has replaced invasive device tracking with patent pending tech that gives individuals one login, full control, and real-world rewards—think GDPR and CCPA compliance, higher business conversions, and verified zero-party data. Their aPaaS integrates seamlessly for instant impact, with paid rollouts underway and brand partnerships like Bass Pro Shops and Expedia already in progress. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:17) Who is Patrick Moynihan?(16:16) How can Trust ID be used?(22:00)

For episode 605 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alexis Yellow, Captain of the Yellow Network.Yellow Network solves the problem of genuinely decentralized trading by allowing participants to swap assets across different exchanges without having to rely on block creation. This brings all parties, exchanges, blockchains, and trading firms together, creating a network of brokerages and allowing for a more efficient trading infrastructure. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Alexis Yellow?(2:32) What is Yellow Network?(10:10) Benefits of trustless networks for traders(15:02) Modularity(17:45) Use-cases(23:57) YELLOW Token(26:00) Yellow Network roadmap(28:46) Developer documentation 

For episode 604 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by the Humatek team.Humatek is a humanitarian technology company uniting blockchain, AI, and SaaS to deliver transparent, accountable, and effective global aid. Its integrated ecosystem—HumaCoin, HumaDash, and HumaClub—connects donors, NGOs, and beneficiaries with real-time verification and measurable outcomes. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:59) Introductions(9:20) Humatek solutions(19:24) Use-cases(25:02) Regulation & Compliance(29:33) HumaCoin(33:43) Future of Humanitarianism(40:35) Humatek website & socials(41:40) Events & Conferences 

For episode 603 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Ahmed Rashad, Founder of Perle.Ahmed Rashad is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur who transitioned from offshore oil drilling to become a high-growth tech founder. He currently serves as the Founder of Perle, an AI company focused on building "the foundation of AI," which he launched in February 2024. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:10) Who is Ahmed Rashad?(3:20) What is Perle?(4:10) Perle data training solutions(6:47) Client types(7:42) Client use-cases(15:39) Upcoming announcement(18:48) Website, socials & community(19:40) Future of AI 

For episode 602 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Arjun Bhatnagar the CEO and Founder of Cloaked, a privacy-first tech company revolutionizing the way people control and secure their personal data. As a Forbes Under 30 entrepreneur and a recognized advocate for human-centered privacy innovation, he’s led Cloaked to the forefront of zero-knowledge architecture, end-to-end encryption, and identity anonymization. His focus is always on empowering users with true data ownership and bringing ethical, user-controlled privacy into everyday applications.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:03) Who is Arjun Bhatnagar?(4:20) What is Cloaked?(6:22) Importance of data protection & privacy(10:26) Impact of new technologies on data privacy(15:38) Features & Solutions(20:32) Future solutions for users(22:55) Cloaked Hotline 855-752-5625(25:35) How Cloaked encrypts your data(27:58) Cloaked website, socials & community(29:00) Cloaked roadmap

For episode 601 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Adam to discuss $WOLF, the token that fuels Byrrgis, a decentralised app (dapp) that combines automated risk-flagging, human-vetted assets, and curated investment packs into a single, actionable interface. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:10) Who is Adam?(4:10) What is Byrrgis?(6:30) Vetting Process for Packs(8:45) $WOLF Token(13:18) Byrrgis launch date(14:42) BitMart listing(19:55) How Web3 can improve(24:52) Byrrgis & WOLF roadmap(28:52) Website, socials & community 

For episode 600 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by James Stephens, CEO of Krown Technologies.Krown is pioneering scalable quantum blockchain architecture and a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem. With multiple certifications in blockchain analysis, security, and forensic investigation, he brings a rare intersection of technical leadership and a practical, global perspective.  He’s been spearheading Krown’s growth as the largest self-sustaining blockchain ecosystem, architecting both high-velocity payment solutions and user-centric Web3 platforms—from KrownPay to KrownSocial and an NFT marketplace, all unified by their native coin. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is James Stephens?(3:15) What is Krown?(4:08) What features make Krown unique?(6:42) KrownHub(10:15) DevReleases & community transparency(11:35) Quantum Resistance(13:56) Krown Ecosystem(20:45) KrownPay & KrownSocial(22:25) Krown roadmap(25:33) Krown website, socials & community(26:28) Crypto in 2025 

For episode 599 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Deep Shah, Leading Consumer Business at Gnosis and is part of the Founding team at Gnosis Pay, where he led distribution ahead of the product passing $50 million in payment volume in its first year of operation. Gnosis is building open applications and infrastructure for the new economy. The Gnosis ecosystem is underpinned by the Gnosis Chain, a secure, resilient, and decentralized blockchain that extends Ethereum with lower transaction costs. Gnosis Studios is a product incubator focused on payments, identity, and internet freedom, while GnosisVC is an early-stage investor in projects focused on decentralized infrastructure, real-world assets, and financial rails. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:15) Who is Deep Shah?(5:50) What is Gnosis?(8:30) How has Gnosis evolved over time?(10:15) Gnosis Pay(12:25) Gnosis Wallet & App(15:48) Integrating Stablecoins alongside Fiat(18:05) Stablecoins in 2025(19:32) Gnosis ecosys

For episode 598 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Dr. Christian Killer, Head of Research for Acurast. Dr. Christian Killer, Head of Research at Acurast with a PhD in Blockchain Voting, Dr. Killer pioneered novel approaches to decentralizing electoral procedures, advancing the state of voting systems worldwide. His work has been published in top-tier interdisciplinary venues across blockchain, applied cryptography, and information security. At Acurast, he leads cutting-edge research initiatives focused on secure, decentralized computation and privacy-preserving protocols. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:56) Who is Christian Killer?(3:22) What is Acurast?(10:28) How does Acurast work?(12:22) Incentives for users(14:28) Ecosystem use-cases(16:30) Running LLMs on Acurast(18:08) Future of Decentralized Compute(20:30) Acurast roadmap(21:55) Acurast website, socials & community 

 For episode 597 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Billy Luedtke, Founder of Intuition.Intuition is an open social information protocol that provides better information about the things people interact with online. Through empowering the creation and use of open information, Intuition helps applications and their users more reliably navigate our exponential world.Billy Luedtke has been building at the frontier of emerging tech for more than a decade, since Bitcoin in 2012 and Ethereum in March 2014. After launching EY’s blockchain consulting practice, he spent over five years at ConsenSys shaping critical pieces of the Ethereum ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:16) Who is Billy Luedtke?(8:44) Mission of Intuition(12:10) AI use-cases & applications(18:03) Decentralizing identity & data(22:42) Incentivization through TRUST Token(26:00) Intuition use-cases(33:20) Intuition Roadmap(35:50) Intuition website, socials & community 

For episode 596 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Austin Ballard, Partnerships Manager for Offchain Labs.Offchain Labs has built a suite of products for developers, businesses, and individuals to harness the full potential of Ethereum technology. They continue to research and build accessible solutions for those seeking to integrate and innovate using their transformative technology. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:05) Who is Austin Ballard?(3:50) What is Offchain Labs?(5:27) Use-cases(7:38) Future of Ethereum(12:15) How DeFi on Bitcoin is impacting Web3(15:53) AI, Stablecoins, Gaming and more(19:49) Offchain Labs socials & community 

For episode 595 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Debra Nita, Associate Director & Head of Growth at YAP Global.YAP Global is an international public relations and communications consultancy that works with meaningful companies and organisations in the cryptocurrency, decentralised finance (DeFi) and web3 sector to build their brand through impactful storytelling. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:57) Who is Debra Nita?(2:47) What is YAP Global?(4:38) How to handle crisis management?(9:02) How companies can craft narratives in Web3(11:15) What makes YAP Global unique?(14:05) Importance of Founder lead thought leadership(17:04) YAP Global at Permissionless(19:32) Contact YAP Global 

For episode 594 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Michael Martin of Codebase, Avalanche’s flagship incubator, which is a launchpad for testing ideas, building products and scaling your Web3 Startup. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:30) Who is Michael Martin?(4:35) What is Codebase?(13:28) Codebase at Permissionless(16:48) RWAs on Avalanche(22:16) Learn more about Codebase & Avalanche 

For episode 593 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Josh Tobkin, Co-Founder & CEO of Supra.Web3 needs faster, more secure, more decentralized blockchain infrastructure. That’s what Supra is building. With 5+ years of R&D and a series of technical breakthroughs, Supra is building native cross-chain solutions to help your smart contracts and blockchain apps work better. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:32) Who is Josh Tobkin?(4:48) What is Supra?(7:40) Supra use-cases(19:06) Oracles & Automation on Supra (22:43) Supra website & socials 

For episode 592 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures.Alumni Ventures is one of the most active venture firms in the world, making startup investing more accessible for individuals and empowering Founders with strategic capital and support. They back bold innovation and believe that venture is for more than just institutions, but also for people who want to shape the future.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:05) Who is Mike Collins? (10:17) Alumni Ventures explained(21:02) Compound Investing(25:28) Bitcoin as an asset(31:38) Token deals vs equity(36:05) Regulations & Policy(38:44) Alumni Ventures website & contact 

For episode 591 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Violet Abtahi, Founder & CEO of Platonic. Violet Abtahi is a serial entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience in finance and blockchain technology. Under her leadership, Platonic is building enterprise-grade Layer‑1 blockchain infrastructure that bridges traditional and public blockchain ecosystems to enable secure, scalable issuance and distribution of real-world assets.  She also co-founded Enya Labs and Boba Network and has been recognized on Forbes’ 40 Under 40 list for her impact in fintech. Violet is passionate about creating inclusive, privacy-first global financial systems that unlock abundance and human connection. Learn more about how Platonic is shaping the future of blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization by visiting platonic.io and connecting on X ( https://x.com/Platonic_io). ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:56) Who is Violet Abtahi?(5:26) Connecting Humanity with Infrastructur

For episode 590 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jeff Handler, CCO of OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform delivering real-world asset-backed yield on USDC, USDT, and EURC. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:08) Who is Jeff Handler?(4:12) Importance of Yield-based Stablecoins(7:10) Typical clients(11:03) Stablecoin Yield use-cases in Colombia(15:22) Impact of the Genius Act(17:47) Future of RWAs in Finance(21:54) Onboarding for Clients(24:18) APIs & GraphQL(24:37) OpenTrade Roadmap(26:28) Events & Conferences(27:12) OpenTrade website & socials 

For episode 589 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Co-founder Matt Carr for a part 2 discussion on QCI Partners, an investment advisory firm specializing in alternative investments and digital assets.  ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:03) Launch of Hedge Fund(3:22) Derivatives & Options in Crypto(6:58) Published Pricing Model(11:33) Treasury Companies buying Crypto(14:40) Yield-bearing Digital Assets(18:40) Crypto in Retirement Portfolios(20:08) Crypto Legislation & Policy(22:26) Will institutions change Crypto market dynamics?(28:15) Crypto in Las Vegas(30:26) QCI Roadmap & Website