In this Deep Dive episode of Living on Blockchain, we explore Vaultro Finance — a newly launched decentralized finance protocol built natively on the XRP Ledger.

Vaultro is aiming to bring high-speed, low-cost DeFi services like lending, borrowing, and yield farming to the XRP ecosystem, all while leveraging XRP’s ultra-fast settlement capabilities and low fees.

We break down:

What makes Vaultro different from typical EVM-based DeFi platforms

How XRP Ledger changes the game for on-chain financial products

The long-term implications of DeFi beyond Ethereum

Explore the project:

📘 Docs: https://vaultro-finance.gitbook.io/docs

🎧 Tune in now — and let us know which project we should Deep Dive next.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Jaime Schwarz, founder of MRKD and the author of the first-ever NFT patent filed in 2017.

Jaime is no stranger to the intersection of art, tech, and intellectual property. From collaborating with cultural legends like Public Enemy’s Keith Shocklee to building tools that empower creators to mint, manage, and monetize their digital work — his insights go far beyond the noise.

We explore:

The original vision behind NFTs (and what went wrong)

Why creator royalties still matter — and how to protect them

How MRKD is building infrastructure to make Web3 invisible for everyday creators

Lessons from the early days of crypto IP and what’s coming next

If you’re interested in long-term value, creator rights, and how NFTs evolve from collectibles into infrastructure, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and explore how digital ownership is being redefined — one smart contract at a time.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Avidan Abitbol, Project Director at Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) — an Ethereum-based privacy protocol that’s redefining how data is handled in decentralized systems.

Avidan shares insights from his journey across MedTech AI, Kaspa, and now leading privacy innovation at DOP. We dive deep into the concept of Selective Transparency, the friction traditional companies face in adopting blockchain, and how partnerships with zkMe and Chainalysis are helping bridge the trust gap.

We’re also joined by Ziv, DOP’s Head of Marketing, who shares the broader vision of how DOP is communicating and positioning blockchain privacy in a time of AI regulation, data sovereignty, and enterprise hesitancy.

Topics Covered:

The institutional shift to Web3 in 2025

Blockchain’s most viable real-world use cases

Why privacy infra matters more than ever

Lessons from AI’s data protection crisis

Regulation, compliance, and scaling trust

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, host Tarusha Mittal sits down with David Attermann, Head of Web3 Investments at M31 Capital. David shares his journey from a decade in traditional finance to leading investments in the decentralized space. They discuss the critical role of infrastructure and middleware in Web3, the synergy between AI and blockchain, and M31 Capital's approach to identifying high-potential projects. Tune in for a deep dive into the strategies driving innovation at the intersection of technology and finance.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I sit down with Dr. Johannes Schweifer, blockchain pioneer, co-founder of Bitcoin Suisse, and founder & CEO of CoreLedger.

With over a decade of experience in the crypto space, Johannes has helped shape Switzerland’s Crypto Valley into a global hub for digital asset innovation. We dive deep into his journey from building one of Europe’s largest crypto firms to creating blockchain infrastructure that’s designed to serve real-world use cases.

In this conversation, we explore: – The evolution of blockchain from speculative hype to infrastructure

Whether you’re a founder, developer, investor, or just crypto-curious, Johannes brings sharp insights and a clear long-term view of where this space is really going.

🎧 Tune in and explore blockchain beyond the headlines — with someone who’s been building it since the beginning.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we’re joined by Anthony Fernandez, Head of Business Development and Sales at ICONOMI, a platform at the forefront of digital asset management.

With a background in economics and a sharp focus on crypto adoption, Anthony walks us through his journey into the blockchain space, the challenges of bringing traditional investors into Web3, and how ICONOMI is redefining portfolio management through simplicity, regulation, and accessibility.

We cover: – ICONOMI’s approach to democratizing crypto portfolios

Whether you're building in DeFi, managing assets, or just curious about what the future of investing looks like in a decentralized world — this conversation is packed with clarity and real-world insight.

🎧 Listen in, and let’s rethink how crypto fits into the next financial system.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I sit down with Stan Kladko, physicist turned Web3 visionary and co-founder of SKALE Network, to unpack the future of Ethereum scaling — and why modularity may be the key to mainstream adoption.

We dive into:

The real bottlenecks of Ethereum and what SKALE is doing differently

Zero gas fees and the UX-first future of dApps

Stan’s thoughts on L2 fragmentation, rollups, and bridging

Why the modular blockchain stack could reshape everything we know about smart contracts

What builders often get wrong when designing for scale

This is an episode packed with raw insights, bold opinions, and practical thinking from someone who’s been building at the protocol layer long before it was cool.

🎧 Tune in and discover how SKALE is rethinking blockchain architecture from the ground up — to make Web3 faster, simpler, and ready for the next billion users.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we’re joined by Siddharth Ugrankar, Co-Founder & CEO of Qila.io, a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform transforming the way enterprises adopt and scale Web3 solutions. With over a decade of expertise, Siddharth shares how Qila is demystifying blockchain for businesses by offering plug-and-play infrastructure, smart contract capabilities, and tokenization services that comply with local data privacy laws.

We dive into Qila’s innovative platforms Ark and Ark+, the challenges of public blockchain adoption, and why private, localized blockchain solutions are gaining ground globally. Siddharth also shares his vision for India as a Web3 hub, how Qila is expanding across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, and what it means to become the AWS of Layer 3 blockchain.

Whether you’re a startup, enterprise, or just curious about the future of blockchain infrastructure — this conversation offers deep insights into building compliant, secure, and scalable Web3 ecosystems.

In this solo episode of Living on Blockchain, I’m sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes, why things went a little quiet, and the exciting direction we’re headed in.

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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Aditi Chopra, Founder of Marktecons & Web3’OClock, to explore the evolution of Web3 marketing, community building, and the power of meme culture in driving adoption.

Aditi has helped 15+ blockchain brands scale with data-driven strategies, blending analytics with creativity to build highly engaged communities. We discuss:

If you're looking to understand the intersection of marketing, crypto trends, and social influence in Web3, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

Tune in now and get the insights you need to stay ahead in the Web3 space!