In this episode of Turpentine VC, Erik is joined by Diogo Mónica, General Partner at Haun Ventures. They discuss the intersection of AI and crypto, the impact of blockchain technology on fintech, and the advancements in crypto infrastructure. Diogo shares potential use cases of crypto and highlights how fundamental cryptographic research can benefit broader applications beyond just crypto. They also discuss how traditional VCs are integrating into the crypto space and the importance of crypto-native firms in the evolving landscape of venture capital.

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LINKS:

Haun Ventures: https://www.haun.co/

Haun Ventures (@haunventures) on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/haunventures

Diogo Mónica (@diogomonica) on Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/diogomonica

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:13) Diogo’s background and the beginning of Haun Ventures

(01:40) Crypto Landscape in 2024

(02:31) Advancements in Blockchain Technology

(06:38) Institutionalization of Crypto

(09:06) Stablecoins and Their Impact

(11:03) Unrealized Potential in Crypto

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(16:34) Challenges and Unrealized Potential

(19:00) Decentralized Social Networks and Marketplaces

(22:25) AI and Crypto: A Perfect Match?

(27:30) Crypto's Real-World Impact

(28:25) Innovations in Crypto Banking

(29:26) Crypto's Integration into Everyday Life

(29:51) The Future of NFTs and Digital Identity

(31:33) SPONSOR: Squad

(30:42) Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto

(33:01) Crypto Fund Landscape

(35:09) Evolution of Crypto Venture Capital

(44:05) Stablecoins and Fintech Innovations

(46:36) Crypto and Social Media

(48:32) The Future of Data and Crypto

(50:32) Wrap