Bitcoin.com News Interviews

“The core use case is always going to be financial transactions,” says Jeff Feng, Co-Founder of Sei Labs. In this episode from Token 2049 Singapore, Jeff explains how SEI is engineered to become the default home for financial applications — spanning trading, gaming, and social. He shares insights on Layer 1 competition, app chain design, and why decentralized infrastructure must prioritize performance, governance, and user experience to power the next wave of blockchain adoption.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Vision for Financial Transactions
02:34 Journey into Crypto and Decentralization
04:39 Building Infrastructure for Digital Assets
08:41 Wyoming’s Role in Crypto Innovation
11:20 Competition Among Layer One Blockchains
15:09 App Chains vs. General Purpose Layer Ones
18:37 Governance in the Crypto Space
21:26 Future Vision for Sei and Digital Assets

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Matrixport began during a Bitcoin bear market and has grown into one of Asia’s most trusted Bitcoin and crypto infrastructure platforms. In this episode, Cynthia Wu, Co-Founder of Matrixport, shares insights on surviving Bitcoin market cycles, building for long-term blockchain adoption, and how Asia is shaping the next era of Bitcoin-powered finance.

🎧 Learn how Bitcoin companies navigate volatility, decentralization, and regulation while building tools that expand financial freedom.

Timestamps:
00:00 Building Through the Bear
05:12 Founding Matrixport During a Bitcoin Winter
12:40 Surviving Market Cycles and Managing Risk
18:15 Asia’s Role in the Next Wave of Crypto Adoption
24:50 Institutional Demand and Bitcoin Infrastructure
30:25 Long-Term Vision for Financial Freedom

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Culture-first crypto is here. 💪 From meme coins with real engines to onboarding the next wave of users through Abstract Chain, Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, shares how culture, creativity, and blockchain utility are merging to define the next era of crypto. In this episode, recorded during Korea Blockchain Week, Luca reveals how Pudgy Penguins became a global Web3 brand — and why the future of crypto is powered by communities, not just code.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Crypto Landscape and Onboarding Challenges
03:01 Abstract: Building a Blockchain Ecosystem
05:55 Cultural Insights: Success in Korea
08:53 Decentralization vs. Centralization in Blockchain
12:02 Business Models for Sustainable Blockchain
14:39 The Future of Meme Coins and NFTs

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From exotic options at Jane Street to building liquid staking infrastructure on Solana, Thomas Uhm, Chief Commercial Officer at Jito Foundation, is helping bridge the worlds of TradFi and DeFi. In this episode, recorded at Korea Blockchain Week, Thomas breaks down how Jito enhances Solana’s performance, decentralization, and validator efficiency — and why liquid staking could reshape how capital flows through Web3. 🌉

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Liquid Staking and Jito
09:32 Understanding Liquid Staking and Its Benefits
18:08 The Role of Jito in the Solana Ecosystem
22:50 Comparing Jito and Lido: Key Differences
31:50 Future Innovations and ETF Developments

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In crypto, open source isn’t optional — it’s the foundation. Matej Žák, CEO of Trezor, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explain why true security in Bitcoin depends on transparency, not secrecy. From the evolution of hardware wallets to the philosophy behind self-custody, Matej unpacks how open source principles protect users, empower innovation, and uphold Bitcoin’s core ethos of freedom.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Open Source Ethos of Bitcoin
03:07 Matej Žák’s Journey to Trezor
06:09 Understanding Hardware Wallets
08:50 The Importance of Security in Crypto
11:51 The Rise of Crypto Phones and Competition
14:55 Educating Newcomers on Self-Custody
17:53 The Role of Hardware Wallets in Financial Freedom
21:00 Explaining Hardware Wallets to the Uninitiated
23:51 The Launch of Trezor Safe 7
27:07 The Importance of Transparency in Secure Elements
29:56 Balancing Convenience and Security
33:15 Best Practices for Buying Hardware Wallets

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Centralized platforms exploit creators — YouBallin flips the script. Built on Solana, YouBallin is a decentralized, mobile-first creator economy where talent competes, fans invest, and brands engage authentically. In this episode, Chris Arakelian, CEO of YouBallin, shares how the platform turns fans into stakeholders through $YBL tokens, NFT-backed talent events, and Web2-friendly onboarding that bridges mainstream creators to Web3.

Timestamps:
04:20 The Problem with Centralized Fame
08:45 Building YouBallin on Solana
13:30 Fans as Stakeholders with $YBL Tokens
18:50 TalentFi and Fractional NFT Ownership
23:40 Web2 Onboarding Meets Web3 Growth
28:15 The Future of Creator Economies

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Proof of reserves — daily. 💰
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explore how his Solana-native exchange is rewriting the rulebook on transparency, security, and user trust.

From real-time proof of reserves to Japan’s fast-evolving crypto landscape, Ferrante shares how Backpack is merging the best of wallets and exchanges while helping shape the next phase of compliant, high-integrity crypto finance.

• Daily proof of reserves and why it changes everything
• Building a crypto exchange that runs like a blockchain
• Why Japan could be crypto’s next global powerhouse 🇯🇵
• The rise of digital asset treasuries and perpetuals in Europe

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Armani Ferrante – CEO, Backpack
🔗 Learn more: @armaniferrante | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) at TOKEN2049 Singapore to unpack his bold vision for Robinhood’s future — from tokenized stocks and stablecoins to verified social trading and its new Ethereum Layer 2.

Vlad explains how Robinhood plans to evolve beyond trading into a “financial super duper app”, integrating crypto, equities, and real-world assets into one seamless experience. He also discusses the Bitstamp acquisition, regulatory hurdles, and how tokenized finance could rewrite global capital markets.

• Why Robinhood’s next move is building on Ethereum L2
• Tokenized stocks, crypto options & the future of trading
• Stablecoins, RWAs, and Robinhood’s ecosystem strategy
• What social trading means for the next wave of investors

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Vlad Tenev – CEO, Robinhood
🔗 Learn more: @vladtenev | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com
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From Solana’s billion-dollar revenue engine to the rise of stablecoin empires — Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Invest, breaks down how institutional crypto adoption is accelerating through ETFs, yield innovation, and digital asset treasuries (DATs).

In this wide-ranging conversation, Hunter explains how Bitwise is positioning for the next phase of crypto growth — where revenue-based networks, stablecoins, and on-chain treasury management redefine what value looks like in Web3.

• How stablecoins and DATs are reshaping global finance 🌍
• Why Solana’s new revenue model is changing the game
• The growing role of ETFs in mainstream crypto access
• Bitwise’s long-term vision for yield and infrastructure plays

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Hunter Horsley – CEO, Bitwise Invest
🔗 Learn more: @HHorsley | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com
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Why is USDT so sticky across emerging markets?
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explain why Tether doesn’t rent distribution — it owns it. From 50 million users on Rumble to roadside kiosks across LATAM, Ardoino reveals how owning the payment rails has become Tether’s moat — and why it keeps USDT dominant where it matters most.

He also unpacks Tether’s strategy across infrastructure, payments, and AI — showing how the company’s reach extends far beyond stablecoins.

• How Tether built real-world distribution across LATAM and beyond 🌎
• The secret to USDT’s unstoppable network effect
• Strategic partnerships driving Tether’s expansion
• What’s next for financial inclusion through stablecoins

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Paolo Ardoino – CEO, Tether
🔗 Learn more: @paoloardoino | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com
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