DWeb Decoded

In Part 2 of our deep dive with GLIF Founder and CEO Jonathan Schwartz, we explore what it really takes to grow demand in decentralized infrastructure networks. Schwartz discusses why bootstrapping supply is easier than driving adoption, how the Filecoin ecosystem evolved through its “three chapters,” and why the future of decentralized storage lies in programmable, user-driven models. We also hear his thoughts on promising DePIN sectors beyond Filecoin, the recent GLIF token airdrop, and what’s next for the protocol in 2025.

Jonathan Schwartz, CEO of GLIF, joins DWeb Decoded to reflect on his years building in the Filecoin ecosystem—from early experiments with IPFS to launching key infrastructure like the Filecoin wallet, multisig tools, and GLIF. He shares how GLIF evolved from a custom dev studio to a core builder supporting storage providers and the broader decentralized web.

Cami Russo, founder of The Defiant, returns to DWeb Decoded to share how her crypto-native media platform is integrating decentralized technologies—starting with archiving its content on Filecoin. She dives into the evolution of The Defiant, the importance of permanence for journalism, and her vision for wallet-based personalization and microtransactions in Web3 media.

Porter Stowell, former Head of Community at Filecoin Foundation and now CEO of W3.io, joins host Aaron Stanley to share his vision for turning decentralized technologies into real-world, enterprise-grade solutions. From verifiable agents to automated AI workflows, Stowell breaks down what’s missing in Web3—and how W3.io is addressing the gap.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, host Aaron Stanley talks with Zach Guzman, founder of Coinage Media — a crypto-based community-owned media platform. From his time at CNBC and Yahoo Finance to launching Coinage, Zach shares how he's building a sustainable media model using NFTs and DAOs, and why the current media landscape is broken.

In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Aaron Stanley is joined by Pete Pachal, founder of Media Copilot, to explore how AI is reshaping the media landscape. From newsroom workflows to decentralization, copyright, licensing, and business models, they dive into the promises and pitfalls of AI-driven journalism.

How can blockchain and decentralized systems transform scientific research? In this episode of DWeb Decoded, we sit down with Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr, Global Head of Strategy & Partnerships at Exponential Science and former Editor-in-Chief of Cointelegraph, to explore the role of Web3 in academia.

How can Web3 improve sustainability tracking? Alan Ransil, CEO of Devonian Systems and creator of Filecoin Green, joins DWeb Decoded to discuss verifiable carbon reporting, decentralized data, and the future of green blockchain initiatives.

In this special episode recorded live from Davos, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Kristin Johnson joins Filecoin Foundation President Marta Belcher to explore the evolving regulatory landscape for cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain. Comm. Johnson discusses her learning-first approach to regulating emerging technologies and striking a balance to promote responsible innovation for valuable use cases. Tune in to hear her insights on how policymakers and industry leaders can collaborate to build a robust and inclusive digital economy.

How is Filecoin evolving to support developers and builders? In this episode of DWeb Decoded, Sarah Thiam, Founder and CEO of FIL-B, dives into the latest innovations in the Filecoin ecosystem. From Data DAOs to enhanced dev tools, learn how Filecoin is empowering developers to create the future of decentralized storage.