Living on Blockchain

Quantum computing is coming—and it could break the cryptography underpinning most of the internet.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, Tarusha dives deep into Naoris Protocol, the first live, decentralized cybersecurity mesh built for a post-quantum world.

We cover:

If you care about the future of blockchain security, you won’t want to miss this.

🎧 Listen now and explore how trust, security, and decentralization can finally converge.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive deep into Lightchain AI — a newly launched Layer 1 protocol that’s trying to decentralize artificial intelligence itself. With its Proof of Intelligence consensus mechanism, AIVM, and AI staking model, Lightchain is promising a world where AI runs on-chain.

But how much of it is real — and how much is vaporware?

We unpack:

What Lightchain AI actually does

How Proof of Intelligence works

Key features like the AIVM and compute staking

The major concerns around team transparency, audits, and overengineering

Why this project is worth watching, but not blind trust

🔗 Learn more: https://lightchain.ai

What if you could message without internet, cell signal, or even a phone number?

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, Tarusha dives deep into Bitchat, the radical new Bluetooth mesh messaging app from Jack Dorsey. Launched in July 2025, Bitchat promises anonymous, encrypted, decentralized communication without relying on any centralized infrastructure.

We explore:

How Bitchat works (and what makes it different)

The tech behind Bluetooth mesh messaging

Why it matters for privacy, protests, and disaster zones

Criticisms, risks, and regulatory implications

What it signals about the future of communication in a Web3 world

Whether you're a decentralization purist, a privacy advocate, or just curious about how messaging works without the internet — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive into Pear Protocol, a project that launched in July 2025 and is quietly reshaping on-chain trading.

Built on top of Hyperliquid, Pear Protocol offers permissionless pair trading infrastructure—bringing long/short strategies, basis trades, and market-neutral positions into DeFi with just a few clicks. From its intuitive interface to over $900M in trading volume since launch, Pear is giving retail users access to tools once reserved for hedge funds.

But it’s not without challenges: reliance on Hyperliquid, limited portfolio analytics, and a steep learning curve.

We explore:

Why pair trading matters

How Pear abstracts complexity

The tech stack behind it

Criticism and open questions

What it means for the future of DeFi trading

🎧 Tune in if you’re curious about the infrastructure powering smarter, more sovereign trading strategies on-chain.

Qubetics launched in June 2025 with a 950% pump, a promise to tokenize real-world assets, and the ambition to be the ultimate multichain aggregator. But does it live up to the hype?

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I take a critical deep dive into Qubetics and its native token $TICS—exploring its tech stack, tokenomics, staking model, stablecoin plans, and developer IDE. I also examine whether it’s a genuine Web3 infrastructure play or another flashy Layer-1 with no working product.

Tune in for a no-BS breakdown of what Qubetics is building, what’s missing, and whether you should pay attention.

Pudgy Penguins have gone from meme-worthy NFTs to launching one of 2025’s most ambitious Web3 ecosystems — powered by their new native token, $PENGU.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we take a deep dive into:

The June 2025 launch of $PENGU on Solana

How it powers everything from Pudgy World to Pengu Clash

Their multi-chain strategy across Solana, TON, and Abstract

The bold vision to create a tokenized lifestyle brand — beyond JPEGs

The UX hurdles, criticisms, and open questions still to be solved

From airdrops to arcade games, we unpack whether $PENGU is just hype — or the start of a new kind of crypto-native franchise.

🔗 Subscribe, share, and join us as we decode what’s fluff, and what’s the future.

In this Deep Dive episode of Living on Blockchain, we explore Kiosk, Zora’s latest permissionless storefront builder, launched on Base in July 2025.

From NFT minting to storefront curation, Kiosk empowers creators and curators to launch their own onchain shops — no code required. We break down how it works, what makes it stand out, and the questions it raises around UX, ecosystem consolidation, and discoverability.

🔗 Explore Kiosk → https://github.com/ourzora/kiosk

In this deep dive on Living on Blockchain, host Tarusha explores the newly launched Base App—Coinbase’s bold entry into the world of Web3 super apps.

Packed with everything from wallets to Farcaster-powered feeds, AI agents, USDC payments, and mini-apps, Base App promises a frictionless Web3 experience. But is it doing too much, too soon?

💡 What you’ll learn:

How Base App bundles social, finance, and discovery in one UX

Why it’s being hailed as Web3’s “WeChat moment”

The trade-offs: Sign-in fatigue, centralization, and feature sprawl

What it means for creators, dApp builders, and the broader Base ecosystem

🔗 References & Resources:

Base App Official Site

Coinbase Wallet Blog

Developer Docs

🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself: is this the future of crypto, or just another everything-app experiment?

What happens to smart contracts in a post-quantum world?

In this episode, Tarusha sits down with Ian Smith, the founder of Quantum EVM, to discuss what it takes to make blockchain infrastructure resilient to quantum threats. A Web3 builder since 2016 and a polymath developer fluent in 25+ programming languages, Ian shares how Quantum EVM is reimagining smart contract execution using post-quantum cryptography—without sacrificing compatibility with Ethereum.

From threat models and performance tradeoffs to tooling for developers and the risks of kicking the can down the road, this is a deep yet accessible conversation about the future of secure, decentralized compute.

His X profile : @IanSmith_HSA

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I sit down with Rob Segers, the sharp mind behind Bitsaga, to explore what it truly means to live bankless by design. Rob is a staunch advocate for Bitcoin self-custody, personal sovereignty, and building systems that reduce reliance on traditional financial infrastructure.

We dig into:

Why Rob believes Bitcoin is not just an investment but a lifestyle shift

How self-custody unlocks freedom (and responsibility)

What he’s learned from running Bitsaga — and where the project is headed

The psychology of risk in decentralized systems

Whether regulation is a threat, or a distraction

This isn’t just a conversation about crypto. It’s a deeper look at how values, systems, and individual choices intersect in the Web3 age.

If you’re thinking about sovereignty, censorship resistance, or just want a fresh perspective from someone who’s actually walking the talk, this one’s for you.