In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani interviews Ahmed Zifzaf, head of crypto partnerships at Worldpay, discussing the evolving landscape of crypto payments and the role of Worldpay in the payments ecosystem. They explore innovations in crypto settlements, particularly with USDC and USDG, and the growing interest from various merchants, including airlines and gaming companies. Ahmed shares insights into the complexities of creating end-to-end crypto payment flows and reflects on his personal journey into the crypto space, emphasizing the mission-driven nature of the industry.

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In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani speaks with Fredrik Ahlgren, founder of Sourceful, about the intersection of energy solutions and blockchain technology. Fredrik shares his journey from marine engineering to focusing on climate solutions, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and the shift towards energy abundance. He discusses the Givens paradox and how it influenced his thesis on energy use. The conversation culminates in an exploration of Sourceful, a platform designed to coordinate energy resources and promote the use of renewable energy, particularly solar power. In this conversation, Fredrik discusses the concept of negative pricing in energy markets, particularly in Europe, and how it allows consumers to be paid for consuming electricity during low demand periods. He explains the role of blockchain technology in creating a transparent and trustworthy energy system, emphasizing the importance of consumer control over their energy assets. The discussion also highlights Sweden's advanced energy infrastructure, including smart meters and dynamic pricing, and the potential of electric vehicles to transform energy consumption and flexibility in the grid.

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In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani speaks with Ariel Seidman, CEO of HiveMapper, about the innovative decentralized mapping technology they are developing. They discuss the challenges of scaling supply in the DePIN space and the importance of narrative in the crypto industry. Ariel also shares insights on regulatory engagement and introduces the Honey Card, a new financial solution for commercial fleets.

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In this conversation, Austin Federa cofounder of DoubleZero discusses the advancements in Solana's technology that aim to significantly increase its transaction capabilities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of leveraging technologies not currently available on the public internet to enhance scalability and efficiency.

In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valliani speaks with Rob Sarrow from Volt Capital about the intersection of crypto and frontier technology. They explore various themes including the potential of untapped data, the role of robotics, the future of space observation with SkyMapper, and the importance of high-quality data in AI. The conversation also touches on the energy sector, the significance of Solana in supporting high-frequency applications, and the evolving landscape of venture capital in the context of reindustrialization.

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In this episode of Bits to Bricks, Amira Valiani discusses the intersection of decentralized technologies and space exploration with Frank Marchis and Tristan Hundley, founders of SkyMapper and Decen Space. They explore how blockchain can revolutionize telescope sharing and satellite communications, the market opportunities in space technology, and the importance of community engagement and education in astronomy. The conversation also touches on national security implications, the future of space and blockchain, and the search for extraterrestrial life.