May 22, 2025

#441: Anthony Anzalone, CEO of XION, on Blending the Physical and Digital World, Why Chain Abstraction is Dead, and Securing Partnerships With Major Brands

30 minutes

Anthony Anzalone is the CEO and Founder of XION, the first layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for consumer adoption by abstracting away the complexities of crypto. Previously known for his "Burnt Banksy" project that sparked global discourse on NFTs, Anthony has established himself as a pioneering figure in Web3 with his work covered by Bloomberg, BBC, CBS, and other major media outlets.

Through his leadership at XION, Anthony focuses on democratizing blockchain technology through chain abstraction, enabling partnerships with global brands like Uber, BMW, and Amazon. His innovations have gained significant institutional validation, with XION becoming the first Title II EU-compliant L1 blockchain and receiving support from Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S.

In this conversation, we discuss:
- The Evolution of Mainstream Blockchain Adoption
- Institutional Validation & Market Positioning
- Chain Abstraction: From Theory to Implementation
- Chain Abstraction is Dead
- Enterprise Adoption Success Stories
- Securing Partnerships With Major Brands
- Regulatory Leadership in a Changing Landscape
- Building a Web3 Ecosystem for Everyone
- NYSE Live Appearance
- Blending the Physical and Digital World

XION
Website: xion.burnt.com
X: @burnt_xion
Discord: discord.gg/burnt

Anthony Anzalone
X: @BurntBanksy

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