In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Vikram Seth, Head of Blockchain & Web3 at Shell, about how blockchain, privacy, and decentralised infrastructure are shaping the energy transition and the future of value exchange.

Vikram shares insights from his work at Shell and beyond, exploring how distributed technologies can enable cross-ecosystem data sharing while preserving privacy, incentivise sustainable behaviour, and integrate with technologies like AI and IoT to build more resilient systems.

They discuss:

• Blockchain's role in data integrity and decentralised infrastructure
• Privacy-preserving solutions enabling secure data collaboration
• Community-based incentives and transactive energy systems
• Real-world assets and the rise of DePINs (Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks)
• How AI, smart contracts, and automation interplay with blockchain
• Why system thinking is key to solving real-world challenges

📚 Resources Mentioned

• The Future of Money by Bernard Lietaer
• The Great Simplification podcast by Nate Hagens
• Ocean Protocol, Fetch.ai, Deep Green
• Gitcoin, Helium Network, Project 2050 (Fuse Energy)
• Brixton Pound and complementary currencies

This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.

📢 Listen & subscribe

Spotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliC

Apple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbC

Amazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfz

Anchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9

YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8

🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights

LinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3

Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCB

YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8

Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2

GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/

Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchain

Thank you for tuning in,

Applied Blockchain

appliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Andrew O’Neill, Head of Digital Assets and Blockchain Analytics at S&P Global Ratings, about the evolution of financial infrastructure through tokenisation, stablecoins, and decentralised finance.

Andrew shares insights from over 15 years in the financial sector, covering how traditional risk frameworks are being reshaped to accommodate real-time blockchain data, smart contracts, and on-chain portfolios. He explains how legacy institutions are engaging with Web3, and why transparency, resilience, and education are critical for widespread adoption.

They discuss:

• Tokenisation of money market funds and treasury assets
• Stablecoins: reserve structures, transparency & risk profiles
• Decentralised finance (DeFi) and its parallels with structured finance
• On-chain vs off-chain risks: what still needs bridging
• How blockchain enables real-time financial monitoring
• Use cases in DAO treasuries, corporate finance & asset management
• Bitcoin’s evolving role in global markets

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Bitcoin White Paper: bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
• Smart Money*by Brunello Rosa
• MakerDAO’s RWA investments
• Project Guardian by JPMorgan & Apollo
• ArbitrumDAO Treasury Proposals
• S&P Global Ratings: spglobal.com

This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.

📢 Listen & subscribe

Spotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliC

Apple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbC

Amazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfz

Anchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9

YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8

🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights

LinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3

Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCB

Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2

GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/

Thank you for tuning in,

Applied Blockchain⁠⁠

appliedblockchain.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠silentdata.com⁠⁠

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, ⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠ speaks with ⁠Pedro López-Belmonte⁠, former Head of Technology Innovation at Richemont (parent company of Cartier, Montblanc, and IWC), about blockchain’s real-world applications in the luxury and retail sectors.

Pedro shares deep insights from nearly a decade at the forefront of blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies - including how digital product passports, NFTs, and privacy-preserving loyalty are reshaping customer engagement and combating counterfeits.

They discuss:

• Blockchain’s role in transparency and IP protection

• Digital product passports for proof of ownership & authenticity
• The challenge of linking physical and digital assets
• Why many loyalty NFT projects fall short — and how to fix them
• Case studies from IWC, Porsche, eBay, and Vestiaire Collective
• Community-based loyalty, secondary markets & real value delivery

📚 Resources mentioned

• Bitcoin White Paper: ⁠bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf⁠
• Purple Cow by Seth Godin
• Vitalik Buterin’s blog: ⁠vitalik.ca⁠
• POAP: ⁠poap.xyz⁠
• Animoca Brands: ⁠animocabrands.com⁠
• Richemont on choosing a public blockchain: ⁠ledgerinsights.com/cartier-owner-richemont-why-it-chose-a-public-blockchain⁠
• Music shout-outs: Frank Zappa & Brian Eno 🎵

This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.

📢 Listen & subscribe

Spotify ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠

Apple Podcasts ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠

Amazon Music ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠

Anchor ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠

YouTube ○ ⁠XYZ.COM⁠

🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights

LinkedIn ○ ⁠bit.ly/3DsSNp3⁠

Twitter ○ ⁠bit.ly/4iCKhCB⁠

YouTube ○ ⁠bit.ly/3QZl2i8⁠

Medium ○ ⁠bit.ly/3R16Mp2⁠

GitHub ○ ⁠github.com/appliedblockchain/⁠

Linktree ○ ⁠linktr.ee/appblockchain⁠

Thank you for tuning in,

Applied Blockchain

⁠appliedblockchain.com⁠ ○ ⁠silentdata.com⁠

⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, ⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠ speaks with ⁠Rita Martins⁠, Head of Ecosystems at the London ⁠Stock Exchange Group⁠ (LSEG) and former Fintech Partnerships Lead at ⁠HSBC⁠, about the evolving intersection of finance, fintech, and blockchain innovation.

Rita shares her journey from consulting to banking, offering first-hand insights into the challenges of big bank innovation, fintech collaborations, and the impact of blockchain on financial services.

They discuss:

○ Why innovation is so challenging for traditional banks
○ How fintech partnerships drive financial transformation
○ Public vs. private blockchains
○ The role of stablecoins, digital assets, and Web3 in finance
○ Insights from Rita’s ⁠book⁠, “Web3 & Financial Services”

📚 Resources Mentioned
○ Web3 in Financial Services by Rita Martins: ritamartins.co.uk
○ DL News: dlnews.com
○ Bankless Podcast: bankless.com/podcast

This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.

📢 Listen & subscribe
Spotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliC
Apple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbC
Amazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfz
Anchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9
YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8

🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights
LinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3
Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCB
YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8
Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2
GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/
Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchain

Thank you for tuning in,
Applied Blockchain,
appliedblockchain.com ○ silentdata.com

⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.

In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Katie Evans, Chief Business Development & Communications Officer at Swarm, about tokenising real-world assets with blockchain.

Swarm, a platform at the forefront of bridging TradFi and DeFi, enables the digitisation and trading of assets with features like instant settlement and self-custody. Katie highlights Swarm’s leadership in digitising and trading assets, bridging TradFi and DeFi through instant settlement, and self-custody. They also discuss regulatory shifts, community governance via Swarm’s SMT token and DAO, and the future of DeFi lending with tokenised assets.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3. 

Resources:

_______________________________________________________________

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a blockchain development company that is shaping the future of blockchain and web3. 

This podcast is available on: 

Stay tuned! Follow us on: 

_______________________________________________________________

Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode, ⁠⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠⁠ talks to Ron Bodkin, founder and CEO of @chainml about the positive convergence of AI and blockchain technologies.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3. 

Resources:

Podcast: Dwarkesh Patel

This Podcast is available on: 

Stay tuned! Follow us on: 

---------- 

Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode, ⁠Adi Ben-Ari⁠ sits down with Simon Jones, Chief Commercial Officer at Baanx to explore the transformative power of blockchain in financial services.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3. 

Resources:

Books

This Podcast is available on: 

Stay tuned! Follow us on: 

---------- 

Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode, Adi Ben-Ari is joined by Daniela Barbosa, General Manager, Blockchain and Identity at The Linux Foundation, to explore the evolution of blockchain technology and its impact across various industries.

This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Applied Blockchain⁠⁠⁠⁠, a Blockchain development company that is shaping the future of Blockchain and Web3. 

Resources:

Podcast

News platform

This Podcast is available on: 

Stay tuned! Follow us on: 

---------- 

Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode, Adi Ben-Ari is joined by Luc Falempin, CEO and founder of Tokeny,‬ a leading firm in the issuance and management of tokenised securities. Luc graciously shares his journey with Tokeny.

---------- 

Resources:

⁠Coindesk⁠

This Podcast is available on: 

Stay tuned! Follow us on: 

---------- 

Disclaimer: Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode, ⁠Adi Ben-Ari is joined by Ronit Ghose, Head of Future of Finance at CitiBank and Chair of MFTA Future of Finance Working Group.

Resources:

⁠Book: Future Money, Fintech, AI and Web3 ⁠

This Podcast is available on: 

Stay tuned! Follow us on: 

----------