In Helios Horizons Ep.11, we chat to Burnt Banksy, the audacious disruptor who set the crypto world ablaze by burning a Banksy artwork and himself to announce the inception of Burnt XION, a pioneering Layer 1 network.

We explore his journey,  from his time in New York during the rise of Uniswap and ICOs to mining ETH in his dorm room. 

We chat about the legendary stunt where Burnt Banksy torched a Banksy piece titled "I can't believe you morons actually buy this s**t", before minting it as an NFT on OpenSea. The discussion touches on why he chose to burn this iconic piece and the alignment with Banksy's provocative spirit.

Shifting gears, we tackle the industry's pressing challenges in onboarding new users, especially in the form of technical barriers. 

Enter Burnt XION: a walletless Layer 1 blockchain designed to create a chain-abstracted future, making blockchain technology more accessible and eliminating legacy obstacles. 

Our discussion covers the importance of collaboration, innovation, and the need for the industry to break out of its insular mindset. We also highlight the critical transition from Web2 to Web3, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly experiences that meet people where they are, rather than expecting them to adapt to new technologies. 

In our final chapters, we dive into the revolutionary marketing strategies of EarnOS, showcasing how cryptocurrency can power global, instant micropayments to boost consumer engagement. From loyalty programs with NFTs to partnerships with major brands like Sunglass Hut, we unpack the transformative potential of blockchain in traditional marketing. 

We also touch on the anticipation surrounding new mainnet launches, the collaborative spirit required in launching tokens, and the humorous yet insightful ideas being pursued in the space. Whether it’s a stablecoin redeemable through a carnival-style cash grab booth or a rosé wine brand with NFC chips, this episode is packed with insights from a leader at the forefront of innovation in Web3.

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How can staking providers reinvest in the ecosystem to foster growth and innovation? 

Join us for Helios Horizons Ep.10, as we sit down with Wolfgang Rueckerl, founder of iVerse Vision and Entity Finance, to unravel his journey from entering the space in 2017 to establishing a leading staking provider on MultiversX and beyond. 

We’ll hear about the fascinating evolution from Istari Vision to iVerse Vision, the rebranding of Elrond Network to MultiversX, and the pivotal role staking plays in securing blockchain ecosystems. 

Wolfgang explains how their efforts have supported emerging projects within MultiversX, emphasizing the importance of incubation, investment and collaboration to drive future growth.

From there, Wolfgang delves into the creation of Entity by iVerse Vision, emphasizing its mission to bring forward cross-chain growth and adoption. Wolfgang chats about how Entity is addressing fragmented liquidity and enhancing user experience across multiple blockchain ecosystems by connecting MultiversX, Cosmos and other ecosystems. 

Our conversation transitions to the intriguing topic of chain abstraction, shedding light on its significance in achieving interoperability between blockchain networks. Wolfgang discusses the benefits of a unified interface, the role of bridge aggregators, and user-centric advantages of chain abstraction. We also touch on the importance of real-life events and networking, featuring insights from industry gatherings like the Crypto Valley Conference and Proof of Talk. 

If you are interested in the advancement of cross-chain interoperability and liquidity, Helios Horizons Ep.10 with Wolfgang Rueckerl is one you won't want to miss!

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Ever wondered how a college athlete finds his way to the cutting edge of decentralized finance? 

In Helios Horizons Ep.9, Cooper Emmons from Injective and Helix shares his incredible journey from the University of Miami to becoming a pivotal members of the Injective team. 

Cooper opens up about his early fascination with crypto during the FTX and Solana bull run, and how it propelled him into a career transforming global finance. 

We explore the unique would of DeFi, revolutionary promise of permissionless market access and cost-effective international money transfers made possible by blockchain and cryptocurrency.

As we navigate through the contrasting perspectives on DeFi and cryptocurrencies, we chat about Bitcoin's role as a global reserve currency and its potential to hold governments fiscally accountable.

We also discuss the significance of DeFi's evolution from its 1.0 era, marked by high cost and poor user experience, to the 3.0 era where we have major institutions entering the space, catalysed by major innovations such as the integration of RWAs with Injective spearheading improvements in speed, cost, and interoperability to foster institutional adoption.

Further into the episode, we delve into the game-changing UX enhancements on decentralized exchange platforms, the launch of real-world asset perpetual markets, and the integration of fiat currencies on-chain to drive broader user adoption. 

Cooper also discusses Injective's innovative multi-VM environment that is attracting developers from across ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana. 

We wrap up with exciting updates and strategies for Mito and Injective, including yield generation, the evolving role of meme coins, and the community-centric spirit that fuels events like the Helios Collabathon in Spain this September.

If you are interested in the growth and evolution of DeFi, Helios Horizons Ep.9 with Cooper Emmons is not to be missed!

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In Helios Horizons Ep.8, we welcomed Seb Moriarty, Head of Growth at Radiants DAO. 

Seb took us through his journey from his DJing roots in Cape Town to becoming embedded in the Web3 space. Seb opens up about his eclectic career path, sharing anecdotes from his early days in music, marketing, and film, and how these experiences shaped his transition into the world of Web3. From his introduction to Bitcoin in 2013, to the present day, where he is Head of Growth at Radiants DAO.

We dive into the evolution of NFTs from simple social status symbols to community-led movements and Seb's own NFT journey. Seb highlighted the rise of Radiants DAO, thanks to the power of community collaboration and their unique approach of consolidating struggling projects under the Radiants DAO umbrella. This journey has led to Radiants DAO hosting the Bonkathon, a hackathon with a $350,000 prize pool designed to drive community-led innovation within the Solana ecosystem.

Finally, Seb provides an insider’s perspective on the unique dynamics of the NFT and blockchain communities, both online and in-person around different niche cultural interests. 

With reflections on the future growth and innovation in the Solana and broader Web3 landscape, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the idea of community-led innovation and growth in Web3 through the power of NFTs and DAOs.

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On Helios Horizons Ep.7, we sit down with Mark Tillement of Pyth to discuss the world of Web3 and blockchain oracles. 

He brings us through his own journey in the space and his aspiration to achieve financial empowerment through blockchain. Mark discussed Pyth and their mission to empower platfroms and individuals with accessible financial data to create innovative decentralised finanical primitives.

Mark educates us on the role oracles play in DeFi ecosystem and how Pyth Network strives to be the Spotify for financial data, making access to financial data accessible and democratic for all.

Marc also provides some interesting insights about the wider DeFi space such as the role of stablecoins, the relationship between regulation and innovation, discuss the generational divides in crypto adoption, and the necessity for intuitive user interfaces.

If you are interested in the world of DeFi and understanding the role of one of the most critical pieces of the puzzle - the oracle - this episode with Marc Tillement is one you won't want to miss.

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In Helios Horizons Ep.6, Monica Liu of OKX joins us to discuss enhancing user experience and community growth in crypto and Web3. 

After her own leap from traditional finance to the Web3 world, she shares strategies that OKX use to capture global attention.

She shares insights around OKX's recent university tour in the U.S, which is sowing the seeds of crypto awareness and producing fresh talent for the industry. 

The conversation also delves into the critical nature of education in blockchain adoption and the exciting potential at the intersection of AI and blockchain technology.

Our discussion ventures into brand partnerships that leverage the fame of sports giants like Manchester City to bring blockchain visibility and trust to new heights. 

Monica shares her insights on how the blend of sports, branding, and easier tech is key to making blockchain resonate with a wider audience.

Finally, Monica shares how OKX fosters a supportive and informed community, balancing the act between online presence and impactful offline events. 

Helios Horizons Ep.6 is a valuable listen for anyone who wants to gain insights from an experienced Web3 professional into the side of branding and marketing to a global audience.

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In Helios Horizons Ep.5 we chat to Sever Moldovean about Unlocking the Value of Validators on MultiversX with Phase 4.0 on the horizon.

Kevin and Sever share a storied history and they revisit their journey as early MultiversX (then Elrond) holders and community members from the ICO boom of 2017, through to the Battle of Nodes and market volatility that made for an interesting story.

With Phase 4.0 almost here, Sever and Kevin explore the potential impact this move towards greater openness, decentralisation and fairness of the staking environment could have on the ecosystem as a whole.

The discussion moves towards how staking providers and delegators have a pivotal role in the advancement in the ecosystem, and if MultiversX is to grow and thrive - individuals must embrace the concept of decentralisation and take responsibility to initiate and drive progress.

Helios Horizons Ep.5 offers a captivating listen for anyone who is interested in the concept of decentralisation and the role of staking providers in the development and growth of networks and communities in Web3.

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In Ep.4 of Helios Horizons, we explored on-chain perpetual markets and the future of DeFi with Jonathan Caras of Levana.

Jonathan has a comprehensive history in the space, bringing his experience from his time with Starkware, Delphi Labs and the Luna Foundation Guard to his work as Head of Communications at Levana.

Jonathan discussed how Levana are bringing a different approach to the world of perpetual swaps. We chat about the unique facets of Levana's peer-to-pool perpetual swap platform, with its promise to provide robust trading strategies and leverage opportunities for any asset in the crypto space. If you're intrigued by leverage trading and want to understand how you could use it to your advantage, this episode is for you.

As we look to the future of Levana, we examine the platform's aspiration to democratise market creation, paving the way for permissionless leverage trading inspired by Uniswap's revolutionary model. As Jonathan unveils the ways in which the LVN token enables users to tap into various yield-earning strategies, we're not just talking about trading, but the entire Levana ecosystem including liquidity provision and governance participation. 

If you are interested exploring the world of trading and DeFi, this episode of Helios Horizons is for you.

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In Helios Horizons Ep.3 we were joined by Robert Sasu of MultiversX, who joined us to discuss the idea of building blockchain solutions from first principles. 

We looked back at the inception of MultiversX (formerly Elrond), shining a light on how they addressed blockchain trilemma—security, decentralization, and scalability. Robert then discussed their pioneering approach to sharding and consensus mechanisms, which have redefined the concept of decentralisation without sacrificing performance, even on modest hardware. We dive into MultiversX's commitment to innovation and how its user-centric design empowers anyone to become a validator, fortifying the network against centralisation.

Robert then goes on to discuss how MultiversX are setting new standards in the blockchain and Web3 space through innovations such as the ESDT token standard. We reflect on bridging the gap between crypto experts and beginners, advocating for intuitive interfaces that shield users from the intricate web of scams and misinformation plaguing the space. By spotlighting the urgent need for foolproof software, we underscore how usability and innovation are the driving forces for cryptocurrency's mass acceptance and security.

Finally, we cast our gaze toward the expansive universe of MultivereX and its ambition to serve as a scalable trust layer. Robert provides a glimpse into the revolutionary SpaceVM, which could redefine the Ethereum experience with enhanced security and usability. We touch on the possibilities for developers using SpaceVM, the progressive decentralisation of MultiversX and their decision to take a different approach to building a community and ecosystem. With a focus on nurturing authentic innovation, this episode paints a vivid picture of MultiversX's mission to redefine the blockchain and Web3 space. 

This episode with Robert Sasu is rich with thought-provoking insights and is one that any blockchain and Web3 enthusiast won't want to miss.

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