Boston Blockchain - Voices of Boston Blockchain Week 2025

Derek Yoo, CEO of Moonsong Labs, breaks down Web3’s “read, write, own” evolution and how AI agents can thrive on blockchain for verifiable trust. From his Boston tech roots to Algorand’s spark, Derek explores decentralization’s trade-offs, AI-blockchain hybrids for smart contracts, andwhy not everything needs to be on-chain. He shares insights on Boston’s crypto scene and the future of provable AI behavior.
Whether you’re decoding Web3 or building AI tools, this episode is your blueprint for tech’s next wave.
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Ready to own the future? This one’s for you.
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Yuri Cataldo, Founding Partner at Athenian Capital, AI Research Scientist at Autodesk, and Senior Fellow at The Digital Economist, returns to unpack AI agents’ hidden dangers and opportunities. From exploiting chatbots for free flights to corporate liabilities in cases like Microsoft’s Tay, Yuri dives into AI vulnerabilities, the rush to adopt without safeguards, and human-centric policy at The Digital Economist. He shares his blockchain-digital currency work and previews his upcoming paper.
Whether you’re in AI, blockchain, or policy, this episode reveals the risks and ethics shaping tech’s future.

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Ready to exploit—or secure—AI agents? This one’s for you.

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'Colorful Carl' Cleanthes, artist and advocate, returns to share his vibrant world of NFTs, live streams, and AI-driven art. Carl explores how AI LoRa models amplify his creative process, champions artists’ rights through the Graphic Artists Guild, and reveals blockchain’s power to ensure authenticity in a generative AI era.
Whether you’re an artist, NFT creator, or AI curious, this episode unlocks the future of digital art.

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Ready to color your crypto world? This one’s for you.

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Billy Sebell, Executive Director of XDC Network, shares his path from manufacturing and receivable financing to blockchain innovation. In this episode, he breaks down how XDC tokenizes RWAs for efficient trade finance, the Genius Act’s boost to stablecoins, and why regulatory clarity is unlocking capital for businesses. Billy discusses XDC’s ecosystem, from private credit to global trade, and the future of on-chain assets.
Whether you’re in finance, manufacturing, or crypto, this episode reveals blockchain’s real-world power.
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Ready to tokenize your assets? This one’s for you.
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Matt Walsh, Founding Partner at Castle Island Ventures, dives into the explosive world of stablecoins and their pivotal role in blockchain’s future. From his early days with Fidelity’s crypto pioneers to backing cutting-edge startups, Matt unpacks why stablecoins power 70% of crypto transactions, the impact of the Clarity Act, and how regulatory clarity is fueling innovation. He also shares VC wisdom for founders and why Boston’s blockchain scene is a hotbed for disruption.
Whether you’re a startup founder or crypto enthusiast, this episode is your guide to stablecoins and the regulatory wave reshaping the industry.

Ready to ride crypto’s next wave? This one’s for you.

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Joel Valenzuela, aka TheDesertLynx from Dash.org, shares how Dash is pioneering crypto as true digital cash—fast, private, and usable for everything from coffee to remittances. In this episode, we explore New Hampshire’s hidden crypto history, Dash’s evolution from Bitcoin’s roots, and how AI is turbocharging blockchain development for massive efficiency gains.Joel breaks down real-world crypto adoption, from merchant tools to AI workflows, and why it’s time to ditch fiat for everyday spends.
Whether you’re a crypto user or just curious about digital money, this episode flips the script on how blockchain fits into daily life.
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🌐Learn more about Dash: dash.org
🔗Follow Dash: @Dashpay on Twitter
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Ready to spend crypto like cash? This one’s for you.
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Josh Deems, a crypto veteran with a decade in the game, takes us from Boston’s early Bitcoin days to leading the charge in staking infrastructure. In this episode, he unpacks the mechanics of non-custodial staking, its role in powering proof-of-stake blockchains, and hot trends like liquid staking and crypto ETPs. Josh also dives into regulatory wins, Boston’s slept-on crypto legacy, and how staking unlocks rewards for retail and institutional players alike.
Whether you’re stacking tokens or just crypto-curious, this episode is your key to understanding blockchain’s backbone.

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Ready to power up your crypto knowledge? This one’s for you.
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Keli Callaghan, a driving force at Arrington Capital, takes us through her crypto journey—from tackling Algorand’s early days and a 72-page whitepaper to backing the future of digital assets. In this episode, she dives into the crypto landscape, from her role in the Celsius bankruptcy bid to Arrington’s bets on DeFi, stablecoins, and AI-driven crypto tools. Keli shares why Boston Blockchain Week 2025 is a must for connecting with crypto’s brightest minds and offers tips for founders crafting pitches that stand out.
Whether you’re deep in crypto or just exploring, this episode is your guide to the industry’s next wave.
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🌐Learn more about Arrington Capital: arringtoncapital.com
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Ready to ride the crypto wave? This one’s for you.
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Scams in crypto aren’t always what they seem. In this episode, Kyle sits down with Aleks Ring of Operation Shamrock to talk about the darker side of fraud in the cryptocurrency space — and the disturbing reality that many of these scams are being run by people who’ve been trafficked and forced into digital crime.

From fake profiles and romance scams to AI-generated scripts and burner wallets, Aleks breaks down how these operations work, what warning signs to watch for, and how we can protect ourselves and our communities through better awareness and smarter tech.

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In a world where your digital footprint can make you a target, Alec Harris of Haven-X is on a mission to help people stay one step ahead of the bad guys. From crypto executives to everyday Bitcoiners, Alec’s work at Haven-X blends digital and physical security to protect against sophisticated attacks—think SIM swaps, virtual kidnappings, and even home invasions. In this episode, Alec pulls back the curtain on how adversaries exploit your online presence, why your weakest link could be your downfall, and practical steps to make yourself “abort mission criteria” without sacrificing your life to paranoia.

Whether you’re deep in the crypto game or just want to lock down your digital life, Alec’s insights will change how you think about security.

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🔗 Follow Haven-X: @thehavenx on Instagram and Twitter

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If you’ve ever wondered how vulnerable your online life really is—or how to fight back—this one’s for you.

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Produced by: China Shop Productions ⁠https://www.chinashopproductions.com/⁠

Music - "Loopster" Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠