Episodes
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Mark Leahy, Chief Business Officer of LedgerEdge, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Mark’s background and his journey into crypto
• Common misconceptions about Web3
• Key challenges in bridging TradFi and DeFi
• How these challenges can be addressed
• Trends that will shape Web3 in the next few years
• And more
About LedgerEdge: https://ledgeredge.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Daniel Coheur, Co-founder & Chief Commercial Officer of Tokeny, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Daniel’s background and his journey into crypto
• Key lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey
• What is asset tokenization?
• Common misconceptions about tokenization
• Key motivations for owners to tokenize their assets
• Key benefits to investors
• What should and should not be tokenized?
• The state of play of institutional adoption of asset tokenization
• Key challenges for institutions tokenizing their assets
• How these challenges can be addressed
• Trends that will shape the tokenization landscape in the next few years
• And more
About Tokeny: https://tokeny.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with James Andrew, CEO of Global Liquidity Inc., about a number of interesting topics including:
• James’ background and his journey into crypto
• Major takeaway from his trading background
• Perspective on the intrinsic value of Bitcoin.
• What is the Lightning Network?
• Use cases of the Lightning Network
• Who controls the Lightning Network?
• The pros and cons of the Lightning Network
• James’ vision of the future of payment
• What problems Global Liquidity Inc. is solving
• And more
About Global Liquidity Inc.: https://www.globalliquidity.io/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Nathaniel Hunter, Chief Innovation Officer of InfiniteWorld, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Nathaniel’s background and his journey into crypto
• Key lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey
• What is the Metaverse?
• Common misconceptions about the Metaverse
• Why brands should care about the Metaverse
• What should and should not be implemented on the Metaverse?
• How can brands grow their businesses leveraging the presence in the Metaverse?
• Key challenges for brands transitioning to the Metaverse
• How these challenges can be addressed
• Problems InfiniteWorld is solving
• The rationale and vision behind going public
• Why gaming is an important part of the Metaverse strategy
• What kind of companies are most active in developing their Metaverse strategies?
• Perspective on the value of virtual land
• Trends that will shape the Metaverse in the next few years
• And more
About InfiniteWorld: https://infinite.world/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Ken O'Friel, Co-Founder & CEO of WorkDAO, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Ken’s background and his journey into crypto
• Key challenges of employment in Web3
• Common misconceptions about employment in Web3
• What is a DAO?
• Are contributors to a DAO considered as employees legally?
• Impact of DAO legal structures on compliant employment
• What problems WorkDAO is solving
• Trends that will shape the crypto employment landscape in the next 1-2 years
• And more
About WorkDAO: https://www.theworkdao.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Grant Colhoun, Founder & CEO of Okanii, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Grant’s background and his journey into crypto
• Key takeaways from his entrepreneurial journey
• What Grant is most excited about
• Common misconceptions about crypto
• Key problems with the current forms of payment
• How will technology disrupt the payment industry?
• What does this mean to the unbanked and under-banked population?
• Key challenges in achieving his vision of the future of payment
• How can these challenges be addressed?
• What problems is Okanii solving?
• And more
About Okanii: https://www.okanii.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Ari & David Goldberg, Co-Founders of RLBLC, about a number of interesting topics including:
• The background of Ari and David and their journeys into crypto
• Major lessons learned
• A major takeaway from marketing Lebron James’ brand
• What makes an NFT valuable
• Some potential risks associated with NFTs that investors should be aware of
• Common misconceptions about NFTs
• Key challenges for mass adoption of NFTs
• What RLBLC does
• And more
About RLBLC: https://rlblc.xyz/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Kate Hancock & Daniel Robbins, Co-Founders of Metaverse XYZ, about a number of interesting topics including:
• The background of Kate and Daniel and their journeys into crypto
• Major lessons learned
• Important factors in growing an engaging community
• What is the Metaverse?
• What excites them most about the Metaverse, and why?
• What the Metaverse means for consumers and businesses
• Common misconceptions about the Metaverse
• Opportunities and challenges for women in the Metaverse
• Advice for women who want to start a business or career in the Metaverse
• The future of e-commerce
• Key challenges for brands migrating to the Metaverse
• What problems Metaverse XYZ is solving
• Metaverse Festival in Asia
• And more
About Metaverse XYZ: https://www.metaverse-xyz.com/
About IBH Media: https://www.ibhmedia.co/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with John Calian, CEO at RIDDLE&CODE, a blockchain interface solutions provider, about a number of interesting topics including:
• John’s background and his journey into crypto
• What is tokenization?
• Key benefits of tokenization
• Why is trustful data provenance important?
• How does tokenization impact the energy and mobility sectors?
• Why financial institutions need custodial solutions for digital assets
• Different types of custodial solutions for digital assets
• Key considerations for institutions in choosing their custodial solutions
• How a private bank might offer custody of digital assets to its clients
• What problems is RIDDLE&CODE solving
• Trends that will shape tokenization in the next 1-2 years
• And more
About RIDDLE&CODE: https://www.riddleandcode.com/Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Michael Flight, CEO of Liberty Real Estate Fund, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Michael’s background and his journey into crypto
• Biggest lessons Michael has taken away from his experience in real estate
• What Michael is most excited about with respect to blockchain in real estate
• Key benefits of tokenization for investors
• Key benefits of tokenization for property owners
• Overview of the mechanics of tokenizing a portfolio of properties
• Key challenges involved in the tokenization process
• Common misconceptions about tokenization of real estate
• Some potential risks associated with a real estate tokenization fund that investors should be aware of
• Single tenant net lease properties
• And more
• About Liberty Real Estate Fund: https://libertyfund.io/
• About Blockchain Real Estate Summit 2022: https://blockchainrealestatesummit.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Julian Kwan, CEO and Co-Founder of InvestaX, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Julian’s background and his journey into crypto
• Key lessons Julian learned in his entrepreneurial journey
• What are security tokens?
• Common misconceptions about security tokens
• Key benefits of security tokens for investors
• Key benefits of security tokens for issuers
• Main obstacles stopping potential issuers from tokenizing their assets
• What problems InvestaX is solving
• How liquidity for security tokens can be enhanced
• And more
About InvestaX: https://investax.io/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Tony Scuderi, Chairman and CEO at Imperii Partners, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Tony’s background and his journey into crypto
• What Tony is most excited about with respect to the crypto sector
• Key challenges for the crypto space
• Common misconceptions about M&A in the crypto sector
• How the recent market downturn impacts M&A activities in the crypto sector
• Companies that are most active in making acquisitions in the crypto space
• Key challenges for acquirers
• Key challenges for sellers
• The problems Imperii Partners is solving
• What inspired Tony’s idea of starting Imperii Partners
• What being a crypto-native bank means to clients
• Trends that will shape the crypto M&A landscape in the next 12-18 months
• Key trends on capital raising side
• And more
About Imperii Partners: https://imperiipartners.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Oi-Yee Choo, CEO of ADDX, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Oi-Yee’s background and her journey into crypto
• Skills and experience from traditional finance that are relevant to achieving success in the crypto space
• The problems ADDX is solving
• Motivation for issuers to tokenize their funds and assets
• Common hurdles preventing potential issuers from tokenizing their assets
• How these obstacles can be overcome
• Common concerns for potential investors
• How these concerns can be addressed
• How liquidity issue of digital securities can be addressed
• Criteria for funds and assets to be tokenized on the platform
• What differentiates ADDX from the other platforms
• Trends that will shape the digital securities sector in the next 12-18 months
• And more
About ADDX: https://addx.co/en/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Amnon Samid, CEO & Founder of BitMint, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Amnon’s background
• A major lesson learned in his journey
• Perspective on the crash in crypto valuations
• Challenges that web3 encounters
• The future of stablecoins
• Common misconceptions about cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and Distributed Ledger Technology
• Key takeaways from participating in real-world retail CBDC trials for China
• What is quantum computer?
• Will blockchain and cryptocurrencies be vulnerable to quantum computers?
• How payment challenges can be addressed for people with no access to banking services, no official identity, or no internet access
• The problems BitMint is solving
• And more
About BitMint: https://www.bitmint.com/
Amnon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amnon-samid-3057418/
“The Cipher Who Came in from the Cold” Book: https://www.cipherback.com/Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Medha Parlikar, Co-Founder & CTO of CasperLabs, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Medha’s background and her journey into crypto
• What motivated Medha to pursue a black belt in karate and its impact on her
• Perspective on the evolution of the blockchain ecosystem
• What should and should not be implemented on blockchain
• What Medha is most excited about with respect to the blockchain ecosystem
• Key benefits for enterprises integrating blockchain into their business
• Major challenges for enterprises integrating blockchain into their business
• How these challenges can be addressed
• How fast is enterprise adoption of blockchain happening?
• What kind of enterprises are most active in moving ahead on blockchain?
• How does the recent crypto market crash impact enterprises’ plans on blockchain adoption?
• Interesting examples of real life applications of blockchain
• The problems CasperLabs is solving
• And more
About CasperLabs: https://casperlabs.io/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Dave Hendricks, Founder and CEO of Vertalo, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Dave’s background and his journey into crypto
• What are digital assets?
• Benefits of digital asset securities to investors and issuers
• Common misconceptions about digital assets
• Examples of asset classes that should and should not be tokenized
• The various participants in the digital asset securities ecosystem
• The role of a transfer agent
• How transfer agents handle digital assets differently from traditional assets
• The problems Vertalo is solving
• What inspired Dave’s idea of starting Vertalo
• And more
About Vertalo: https://www.vertalo.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with David Weild IV, Chairman and CEO of Weild & Co., Chairman of INX, and Former Vice Chairman of NASDAQ. David is also recognized as the 'Father' of the JOBS Act in the United States.
Kelvin and David discussed a number of interesting topics including:
• How the JOBS Act improves access to capital for small businesses and support innovation
• Key takeaways from overseeing more than 1,000 public equity offerings
• A view on the current crypto winter from the perspective of someone who has been involved in every major technology change in life science and information technology over the last several decades
• The defining moment that guided David to choose his career path
• How the JOBS Act happened
• Common misconceptions about blockchain
• Takeaways from INX completing the first security token offering that was registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
• Perspective on security tokens as the future for capital markets
• How Weild & Co.’s business model is completely different from other investment banks
• Lessons others can learn from David’s journey
• And more
About Weild & Co.: https://www.weildco.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Ziv Keinan, Co-Founder & CEO of Simetria, about a number of interesting topics including:
• What are Security Tokens?
• What are Restricted Token Units (RTUs)?
• The benefits of RTUs to private companies and their employees
• How do RTUs address the liquidity issue of private company shares?
• The current regulatory environment for Security Tokens
• Common misconceptions about Security Tokens
• Major challenges for institutional adoption of Security Tokens
• How does the recent market downturn impact institutions’ plan on adoption of Security Tokens?
• Key implementation considerations for issuing RTUs
• Ziv’s background and his journey into crypto
• What Simetria does and the problems it solves
• And more
About Simetria: https://www.simetria.io/
Ziv Keinan’s social media links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/advzivkeinan/
@keinan_ziv
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Nick Philpott, Chief Operating Officer of Zodia Markets, about a number of interesting topics including:
• Nick’s background and his perspective on adoption of blockchain technology in a large financial institution
• How fast is institutional adoption of digital assets happening?
• What kind of institutions are most active in moving ahead on digital assets?
• How does the recent market downturn impact institutions’ plan on adoption of digital assets?
• The current regulatory environment for digital assets
• How does regulatory development impact the competitive landscape of the digital assets market?
• Major challenges for institutional adoption of digital assets
• How can these challenges be addressed?
• Implementation considerations
• What Zodia Markets does
• And more
About Zodia Markets: https://www.zodia-markets.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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Host Kelvin Wong talks with Alex Taub, Co-Founder of Upstream, about a number of interesting topics including:
• What is a DAO?
• Community 1.0, Community 2.0 and Community 3.0
• Who legally owns the DAO’s assets/treasury?
• Legal considerations of DAO
• Examples of DAO use cases
• Common misconceptions about DAO
• Key challenges for mass adoption of DAO
• How DAOs and brands can intersect as we transition to Web3
• How the landscape of DAO will change in the coming year
• What Upstream does
• And more
About Upstream: https://upstreamapp.com/
Web3 Opportunities Podcast: https://www.web3opp.com/
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