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Block Talks by The Blockopedia: Crypto & Web3 Podcast episodes
- Spending Your Bitcoin Is Stupid: Liquidity, Inflation & India | Mr. M & British Hodl
If Bitcoin is the scarcest asset humanity has ever created, why would you ever spend it? Recorded at Bitcoin Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, Mr. M (Maurizio Pedrazzoli Grazioli, host of the Mr. M Podcast, in Bitcoin since 2013) and British Hodl (UK-based Bitcoin investor and YouTuber, who thought Bitcoin was a scam until 2020) get blunt about money, liquidity, inflation and India’s crypto regulation.
What you’ll learn- Why an early start in Bitcoin isn’t automatically an advantage
- How to book big podcast guests: invite 3,000 to land 10
- Why India’s unclear crypto rules push builders and capital abroad, and why the US Clarity Act matters
- Save in Bitcoin, spend fiat: why they put real inflation nearer 8% than the official 2%
- Gold at over $30 trillion vs Bitcoin at $1.5 trillion: why they say it’s still early
- Generating liquidity against your Bitcoin instead of selling it, and Tony’s story from Lebanon
- Their advice to young people: create value, then store it in the scarcest asset
Chapters00:00 Intro from Bitcoin Asia, Hong Kong
00:39 How Mr. M (2013) and British Hodl (2020) got into Bitcoin01:38 Booking guests: it’s a numbers game02:42 Who British Hodl makes content for04:02 What’s holding adoption back: India’s regulation05:35 “Not accepting, not rejecting” and the Clarity Act06:15 Why people don’t pay with Bitcoin: save BTC, spend fiat08:00 Disruptive tech friction: gold vs Bitcoin09:05 Tony in Lebanon: why liquidity matters10:18 “Spending it is stupid”: liquidity without selling11:44 Future plans: Bitcoin as a monetary network12:48 Advice for young listeners14:28 Wrap-upLinks- Mr. M Podcast: mrmpodcast.com
- On X: @MrMPodcast and @britishhodl
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=2wlAF_x1Dx8
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
16 min - How AI Is Redefining Education & Policy | Aiswarya
Can AI tutors teach better than humans, and help governments listen to people in real time? Aiswarya, an AI and learning innovator, shares how AI is changing education, special-needs learning and policy-making.
What you’ll learn- How AI personalises education and supports special-needs learners
- Building AI tutors that adapt and scale
- AI for policy simulation and real-time public sentiment
- Why data-driven decisions will reshape governments and startups
- Her journey from teaching in India to deep tech in Dubai
Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and edu
01:34 AI virtual tutoring03:27 Pulse of people platform09:01 AI applications and analytics12:41 Early career and motivation17:00 Elite educational mindset21:54 Essential success skills25:47 Networking strategies28:16 India vs Dubai markets30:27 Living and working in Dubai34:16 Aha moments and milestones38:21 Platform scaling and conclusionLinks- Aiswarya on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aiswaryatanish
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=yXxQAvKIBh4
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
44 min - How to Win Web3 Grants and Scale | Daria Chernozub, Dash & Resilience Agency
What is the real truth about Web3 grants and funding? Daria Chernozub, startup mentor, fundraising strategist, co-founder of Resilience Agency and core community advocate at Dash, shares how to win grants and build sustainable ecosystems.
What you’ll learn- Moving from corporate banking to Web3
- The digital nomad life and the best nomad cities
- How to win blockchain grants and meet grant duties
- Community marketing and due diligence
- Why collaboration beats competition in Web3
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Daria
00:48 Transitioning to Web304:49 Digital nomad lifestyle07:54 Top nomad cities10:27 Community marketing14:11 Blockchain grants17:41 Finding the right vibe21:11 Grant responsibilities23:41 Roadmap to funding27:57 Due diligence34:03 Upcoming industry events37:09 Final advice for creatorsLinks- Daria Chernozub on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daria-chernozub-33a34b57
- Resilience Agency: r8e.xyz
- Dash: www.dash.org
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=PSoI5zAu_6Y
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
46 min - Interest-Free Crypto Lending & the Future of DeFi | Cristian Ulloa, Liquid Loans
Can you borrow against your crypto without paying interest? Cristian Ulloa, CEO and co-founder of Liquid Loans, explains interest-free, community-driven lending and how DeFi can reach the mainstream.
What you’ll learn- Cristian's move from traditional finance to DeFi
- How Liquid Loans makes crypto lending interest-free
- The challenges of building in DeFi
- The role of stablecoins and mainstream adoption
- Advice for crypto founders and traditional finance
Chapters00:00 Introduction
01:03 Cristian's crypto journey02:32 Mindset shift to Web303:27 The problem of selling crypto05:57 What is Liquid Loans06:59 Unique value propositions09:26 Challenges in building DeFi11:54 Proud milestones13:09 The role of stablecoins14:48 Mainstream DeFi adoption18:58 Community feedback21:48 Future plans and events23:53 Advice for crypto founders25:38 Advice for traditional finance27:02 Rapid fire questions28:53 ConclusionLinks- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=BYdoM5JgN_k
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
32 min - The Future of Web3 Media: Trust, Ownership & Storytelling | Morten Myrstad, Kaupr
How can media earn trust in the Web3 era? Morten Myrstad, founder of the Nordic Web3 media company Kaupr, shares how journalism, technology and ownership come together to shape the future of digital storytelling.
What you’ll learn- Morten's journey from journalism and consulting to Web3 media
- What Web3 media means and how it bridges Web2
- How trust, transparency and ownership shape storytelling
- Nordic and European views on crypto adoption
- Advice for aspiring Web3 media builders
Chapters00:00 Introduction
00:54 Journey to Web303:04 Defining Web3 media06:25 Crypto and the Nordic landscape09:05 The importance of integrity11:52 Building Kaupr16:22 Trust and transparency19:45 Advice for the future22:43 ConclusionLinks- Morten Myrstad on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mortenmyrstad
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ojO1Aji9tGQ
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
27 min - How AI and Blockchain Will Reshape Finance | Branson Lee, Inside Genesis
Why is AI in Web3 real this time? Branson Lee, co-founder of Inside Genesis and former builder of Singapore's first regulated digital asset exchange, explains decentralized identity, credit without bureaus and the future of finance.
What you’ll learn- Building Singapore's first regulated digital asset exchange
- The ChatGPT moment and why AI in Web3 is real
- Onboarding users for mass adoption
- Genesis Score: credit without traditional bureaus
- His biggest mistake: being a Bitcoin maxi too long
Chapters00:00 Intro
00:40 Branson’s early journey into blockchain and first startup03:22 Building Singapore’s first regulated digital asset exchange04:44 The “ChatGPT moment” and why AI in Web3 is real07:20 Challenges of onboarding users and building for mass adoption11:10 Inside Genesis: giving users control over their data17:30 Genesis Score: redefining credit without traditional bureaus24:10 Advice for young Web3 founders: build fast, iterate, stay open29:06 Biggest mistake: being a Bitcoin maxi too longLinks- Branson Lee on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bransonlee
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=aXSAvUXX99g
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
33 min - How an Architect Built an AI Crypto Trading Tool | Samarjit Sharma, Toradle
Can AI give retail crypto traders a real edge? Samarjit Sharma, co-founder of Toradle, explains how its AI trading signals work, why it targets consistent small gains, and how traders can cut risk and fees.
What you’ll learn- How AI trading signals work for retail traders
- Risk management and fixing common trading mistakes
- Saving fees with token swap strategies
- Signal accuracy, backtesting and transparency
- Toradle's mobile app and AI personalisation plans
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Toradle
02:25 Founding story and journey05:39 Architect background & passion09:06 Toradle platform overview11:21 Trading signals and methodology13:48 Analyzing market trends17:25 Trade history and ROI19:16 Risk management techniques21:40 Token pair swap analysis24:17 Understanding token grading27:07 Subscription and pricing29:11 AI integration and safety32:43 Technical optimizations36:50 Future platform roadmap41:31 Capital requirements for users43:28 Signal accuracy and risks45:58 Live backtest demonstration49:07 Transparency in trading52:21 Platform enhancements55:16 Final thoughts and closingLinks- Toradle: toradle.com
- Samarjit Sharma on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samarjit-sharma
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=OM072Znl6Pg
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
1 hr 1 min - Meaningful Connections in Web3 & the Digital Nomad Life | Sergey Sevantsyan
Why do in-person connections still matter in a remote-first Web3 world? Sergey Sevantsyan, tech evangelist and connector across 50+ countries, shares lessons from more than a decade in blockchain and 100+ Web3 events.
What you’ll learn- How Sergey cracked the digital nomad lifestyle
- Why meaningful human connections matter more than money
- The mindset shift Web3 investors and founders must make
- Why many people misunderstand decentralization and DeFi
- How AI will change human purpose
Links- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=wy31ym-Kg7A
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
1 hr 2 min - The Future of Blockchain in India | Kamlesh Nagware
Can India become a Web3 powerhouse? Kamlesh Nagware, blockchain co-founder and advisor to startups and government bodies, shares how the ecosystem has matured over 8 years and how blockchain can help sectors like healthcare and agriculture.
What you’ll learn- Kamlesh's journey from blockchain developer to co-founder
- How the Web3 ecosystem has matured over 8 years
- Bridging technology and government policy
- Blockchain for social good: healthcare, agriculture and public funds
- His vision for India as a blockchain hub
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Web3
01:07 Evolution of the Ecosystem03:01 From Technician to Advisor05:01 Key aha moments in career07:25 Advice for builders11:43 AI impact on development13:47 Bridging tech and policy18:03 India as a blockchain hub22:51 Work-life balance in Web325:30 Web3 for social good29:48 Analyzing past failures32:10 Current projects in 202535:06 Future outlook and adviceLinks- Kamlesh Nagware on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kamlesh-nagware
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=Zwv4xQv_qOA
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
41 min - Web3 Investing: What’s Hype and What’s Real | Mona Tiesler, Hydra Ventures
What is overhyped in Web3, and what is underrated? Mona Tiesler, investor at Hydra Ventures (a DAO of DAOs), former founder and mentor to startups across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, shares how she evaluates Web3 projects.
What you’ll learn- Mona's path from strategy consulting to Web3 venture capital
- Common founder mistakes she sees
- What's overhyped and what's underrated in Web3
- How Hydra Ventures incubates DAOs
- Community vs product, and managing self-doubt
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mona
01:36 Career path and pivots05:05 Skillsets in VC07:36 Common founder mistakes12:49 Investment at Hydra16:41 Web3 hype vs reality24:16 Community vs product28:21 Future opportunities35:11 Managing self-doubt38:33 Closing and event plansLinks- Mona Tiesler on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mona-tiesler
- Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=7X4pR0pLRhk
- More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast
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About Block Talks by The Blockopedia: Crypto & Web3 Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Block Talks is The Blockopedia's crypto and Web3 podcast. Every episode, founders, builders and investors break down what is really happening in Bitcoin, DeFi and blockchain, and what it means for…
your money, with a special eye on India's crypto market. Recorded at events and online, no hype, just clear conversations. New episodes regularly. Follow the show so you never miss one, and read more at theblockopedia.com.