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In this must-listen episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer sits down with David Attermann, Head of Web3 & AI Investments at M31 Ventures, alongside G, co-founder of Sentigen, to dive into the convergence of AI, decentralized infrastructure, and the future of work.
They explore how AI co-founders, crypto-native operations, and permissionless compute will redefine how we build, fund, and scale businesses—without teams, without middlemen, and without traditional structures.
David and G discuss the rise of autonomous, revenue-generating entities built on Web3 rails. At the center is Sentigen, a platform that turns ideas into AI-powered organizations using personalized co-founders, tokenized fundraising, and an operating system designed to replace the modern startup stack.
Whether you're a founder, investor, or engineer, this episode delivers a roadmap for the next generation of business creation—automated, scalable, and onchain.
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro to David Attermann and M31 Ventures
02:00 – What Is Sentigen? A New OS for Autonomous Startups
05:00 – Why Blockchain? Permissionless Infra for AI Agents
08:30 – Launching a Business With Sentigen’s AI Co-Founder
11:00 – The Investment Case: Real AI With Real Utility
13:30 – AI x Web3 Synergy: Wallets, Compute, and Composability
16:00 – Autonomous Agents vs Human Founders
18:40 – The Lean Company of the Future
21:00 – What Sentigen Is Shipping in the Next 12 Months
24:00 – Tokenizing Web2 Creators and Social Economies
26:30 – Voice as the Future Interface of Work
28:00 – Startup Ideas: VARs, AI Memory, AI-Generated Interior Design
34:00 – Where to Find Sentigen and M31 Ventures Online
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In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Jon Jones, the Chief Business Officer of SUPRA—a vertically integrated Layer 1 blockchain designed for speed, security, and scalability. They unpack the concept of vertical integration in crypto, and why SUPRA is taking the opposite approach to modular chains like Celestia and Ethereum rollups.
SUPRA isn’t just a high-throughput chain. It’s built for developers, with native oracles, automation, bridging, randomness, and other essential crypto infrastructure baked directly into the L1. This architecture dramatically reduces latency, improves execution quality, and increases shared security across the protocol. Jon breaks down how this vertical stack compares to using third-party tools like Chainlink, Gelato, or Axelar, and why tighter integration leads to better outcomes in trading, DeFi, and real-world applications.
The conversation also dives into Move, the smart contract language born from Facebook’s Libra project. Jon explains why SUPRA went Move-first, the benefits of object-oriented architecture for asset safety, and how Move compares to Solidity for secure Web3 development. Plus, he shares how SUPRA is expanding with multi-VM support, bringing EVM, Solana VM, and Cosmos into its ecosystem to attract a broader base of developers and liquidity.
From stablecoins and decentralized identity to multi-chain app deployment and AI agent integrations, this episode covers the full spectrum of modern blockchain design. Jon shares how SUPRA is enabling zero-latency automation, DeFi price feeds, cross-chain execution, and innovative subscription payments—all while maintaining a high-performance, developer-friendly environment.
Key topics covered:
- What is vertical integration in crypto and how SUPRA applies it
- SUPRA’s built-in oracles, automation, and secure infrastructure
- Move vs Solidity and why SUPRA prioritized Move for security
- Stablecoins as the key to mainstream crypto adoption
- Decentralized identity, encrypted memory, and AI agents
- Developer outreach, ecosystem growth, and SUPRA’s multi-VM roadmap
- US vs Asia crypto ecosystems, and the regulatory shifts driving Web3 adoption
Whether you’re building in Web3, exploring next-gen L1s, or want to understand how vertical integration reshapes blockchain design, this episode is packed with insights from one of the leading thinkers in crypto infrastructure.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Who is Jon Jones and what is Supra?
01:15 – What makes Supra unique: Vertical integration explained
03:30 – The modular vs vertical debate in blockchain design
05:20 – Solana, Aptos, and the rise of integrated ecosystems
07:00 – Shared security, latency, and UX advantages
08:15 – Move vs Solidity: Why Supra chose Move first
10:20 – Risks and trade-offs of building Move-first
12:00 – Will stablecoins drive crypto mass adoption?
13:30 – U.S. vs Asia: Web3 regulation and opportunity
16:00 – The return of American builders? Jon’s take
18:15 – How Supra is onboarding developers and DeFi apps
20:00 – Supra’s ecosystem fund, hackathons, and competitions
21:10 – The importance of mindshare and brand visibility
22:30 – What will bring new builders onchain?
23:15 – Stablecoins, gaming, and the next billion users
24:30 – The psychology of gaming and digital addiction
26:10 – Using gaming psychology for productivity and focus
27:30 – Social isolation and the value of real community
28:10 – Startup ideas: AI agents + crypto data
30:00 – Jax’s idea: Decentralized memory for LLMs
31:15 – The missing piece of decentralized identity
33:00 – Personalized AI,
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Why is crypto user experience still broken—and how do we fix it?
In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Jess from Reown, the company born from WalletConnect, to explore how Web3 SDKs are solving UX pain points across the decentralized landscape. From wallet connectivity to gas abstraction and secure transaction signing, Jess breaks down the missing infrastructure that developers need to create intuitive crypto applications.
We cover Reown’s WalletKit and AppKit SDKs, their integration with over 600 wallets and 15,000 apps, and how they're powering new user experiences—from payments and gaming to NFTs and identity. Jess also shares insights on onboarding mainstream users, reducing fragmentation across chains, and what builders should focus on in the next wave of Web3 adoption.
If you're building in crypto and care about UX, SDKs, and security, this one’s for you.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro: What is Reown?
01:36 – Why Web3 UX is still broken
03:51 – UX horror stories: Gas fees, blind signing, and seed phrases
05:11 – Reown’s stack: WalletConnect, WalletKit, and AppKit
07:33 – Key SDK features: Chain abstraction, on-ramps, swaps, smart accounts
08:45 – Who Reown is built for: Startups to enterprises
10:30 – The future of Web3 UX: Invisible blockchain
12:53 – Use cases with product-market fit: Payments, DeFi, identity
15:34 – Real integrations: Fireblocks, Mercedes, games, payments
19:04 – Startup idea zone: Security, events, music, social, and gaming
21:48 – Where to find Reown and get involved
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In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer sits down with Alon Muroch, co-founder and CEO of SSV Labs, to explore the future of decentralized infrastructure on Ethereum. Alon breaks down how SSV Labs went from a research initiative within the Ethereum Foundation to one of the largest staking protocols in the world — currently running nearly 90,000 Ethereum validators and on track to become the second-largest validator network on mainnet.
The conversation dives deep into staking, validator security, and the emergence of “staking 2.0” — a new paradigm where validators can extend their functionality beyond securing Ethereum. Alon shares the vision behind SSV 2.0, why “based applications” matter, and how these apps allow Ethereum validators to earn more by securing protocols like oracles, bridges, ZK provers, and even AI agents.
Jax and Alon also unpack why Ethereum needs to evolve in order to stay competitive against faster, more centralized chains like Solana. They explore how synchronous composability, better validator incentives, and leadership alignment could help Ethereum capture more value and mindshare — particularly among institutional players.
From decentralized RPC ideas to prototyping frameworks for based apps, this episode is packed with startup ideas and insights for builders. If you're working on Web3 infrastructure, validator tooling, or scaling Ethereum, this is a must-listen.
Chapters include:
Whether you're an infrastructure founder, Ethereum developer, or crypto VC, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you a fresh perspective on where decentralized infrastructure is headed.
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro to Alon & SSV
01:00 – What is staking and why it matters
03:00 – Proof of stake vs. proof of work
05:30 – SSV’s validator network growth
07:00 – The problem with Ethereum’s value capture
09:00 – Why restaking isn’t enough
10:30 – Staking 2.0 & the case for based apps
13:00 – Ethereum’s narrative problem on Wall Street
15:00 – The role of EF and why narrative matters
16:30 – What “based apps” actually are
18:00 – How based apps differ from restaking
20:00 – Decentralization as a service explained
21:30 – How to build and deploy a based app
24:00 – Future: Multi-chain validators for shared security
25:30 – Startup idea: decentralized RPC
27:00 – Startup idea: AWS for based app deployment
29:00 – Where to find SSV & Alon online
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In this deep-dive episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer interviews Nick Johnson, the lead developer and founder of Ethereum Name Service (ENS). If you've ever wondered how crypto naming works, or why it's more important than just convenience, this episode is a must-listen.
Nick explains how ENS simplifies Web3 by allowing users to replace unreadable wallet addresses with human-readable names like alice.eth. But this conversation goes far beyond naming. We unpack how ENS is building the backbone of decentralized identity and how it's modeled after the DNS system used across the internet today, while still remaining fundamentally different.
We discuss the technical architecture of ENS, how it leverages Ethereum smart contracts for censorship resistance, and how users can integrate ENS with IPFS to host decentralized websites. Nick also addresses concerns around privacy, wallet traceability, and how ENS is working to empower users without compromising security.
The conversation also explores the ENS DAO, its governance model, and how decentralization actually works in practice, flaws and all. We talk trade-offs, real-world effectiveness, and how ENS balances credible neutrality with strategic direction. Nick shares how ENS allocates grants, funds public goods, and contributes to the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
This episode is full of insights for crypto builders, governance nerds, and anyone interested in the future of digital identity, crypto privacy, and user-owned infrastructure. Stick around for the end, where Nick shares a powerful startup idea that could radically improve transaction clarity and reduce phishing attacks in wallets.
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro to ENS and Why It Matters
01:10 – Problems With Long Crypto Addresses
02:40 – Why ENS Improves Both UX and Security
03:00 – How DNS Works and What ENS Borrows From It
05:00 – The Smart Contract Architecture of ENS
06:30 – How ENS Handles Decentralization and Upgradability
07:45 – Privacy in Crypto: The Real Problem Isn’t ENS
09:40 – ENS as a Web3 Profile Layer
11:00 – Using ENS With IPFS and Hosting Decentralized Content
12:00 – History of ENS: From Side Project to Global Standard
13:00 – Building ENS Governance and the DAO Trade-Offs
14:30 – Why ENS Delayed Its DAO Launch
15:50 – Delegation, Working Groups, and the Role of Stewards
16:45 – Why ENS Chose .eth Instead of Multiple TLDs
18:00 – How ICANN and DNS Are Evolving
19:30 – The Politics of Naming Systems and Global Coordination
20:30 – ENS + DNS Integration: Using .com with ENS
21:00 – Startup Idea: Transaction Transparency for Wallets
22:30 – The Wallet UX Problem and Why It's a Commons Issue
23:30 – Where Builders Can Get Funding: ENS, RetroPGF, Gitcoin
24:30 – How to Get Involved With ENS
25:00 – Final Thoughts: Building the Future of Web3 Identity
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In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, Jax sits down with Douwe, founder and CEO of HyveDA, to unpack the misunderstood world of data availability (DA) and why it’s foundational to scaling Web3 applications like rollups, DePIN networks, and AI agents.
Douwe explains how HyveDA differs from traditional storage solutions like Filecoin and why DA isn’t about storing files—it's about ensuring data can be retrieved and verified at high throughput. The conversation dives deep into why standalone DA layers are crucial, the shift toward appchains, how DA impacts transaction costs, and what HyveDA is building with its DAG-based, Byzantine fault-tolerant design.
Whether you're building in DePIN, trading on high-frequency order books, or architecting AI agents, this episode gives a clear view into where Web3 scalability is heading.
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro to Douwe and HyveDA
01:20 – What data availability actually is
03:00 – Why Filecoin isn’t DA and why storage ≠ availability
04:42 – The current adoption of third-party DA solutions
06:15 – DA for DePIN, AI, and order books
08:26 – Will the future be monolithic or appchain-based?
10:14 – How HyveDA integrates with any ecosystem
12:26 – Building a standalone DA layer from scratch
13:30 – What better DA enables for high-throughput apps
16:57 – Danksharding, erasure coding, and new DA techniques
18:51 – Getting developers to build on HyveDA
20:05 – AWS vs. Web3: Who wins the DA war?
22:05 – Technical challenges and decentralization tradeoffs
23:32 – What’s next: Testnet launch, partnerships, and open source
25:06 – How to get involved with HyveDA
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In this episode of Building Web3, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized AI (dAI), Web3-native computing, and GPU resource sharing with the co-founder of Spheron Network.
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As AI models become increasingly complex and expensive to run, decentralized networks like Spheron are stepping in to provide cost-effective, censorship-resistant, and scalable compute solutions. We discuss how Spheron’s programmable compute technology is unlocking new opportunities for Web3 developers, researchers, and AI engineers—allowing them to access distributed GPU power at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud services like AWS and Google Cloud.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:30 - Disclaimer and Purpose of the Discussion
01:00 - What is Spheron Network?
02:45 - Why Build on Web3 Instead of AWS or Google Cloud?
03:15 - How Spheron Enables Decentralized AI (dAI)
04:30 - OpenLedger’s Open LoRA and GPU Model Switching
05:00 - The Future of AI Agents and Infrastructure Automation
06:30 - Closing Thoughts and Final Takeaways
Topics Covered
Why build on Web3 instead of traditional cloud services.
How Spheron enables decentralized AI computing.
The benefits of permissionless, peer-to-peer GPU leasing.
How OpenLedger’s Open LoRA enhances GPU model switching.
The role of AI agents in managing infrastructure.
How Web3 developers can leverage Spheron’s technology.
Biggest Web3 startup opportunities today.
Key Takeaways
Spheron’s vision for decentralized compute and GPU leasing.
Web3 vs. Web2 cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
Decentralized AI and its role in disrupting traditional compute.
How AI agents will automate trading, research, and development.
Infrastructure for AI models and scaling access to powerful GPUs.
The future of Web3-native infrastructure and compute marketplaces.
How Spheron is enabling permissionless AI and compute.
Web3 startup ideas: AI agent management, decentralized DevOps, and more.
Why This Matters
As AI becomes an essential part of finance, research, trading, and automation, the need for affordable, scalable, and decentralized compute power is growing rapidly. Spheron Network is bridging the gap between AI researchers, blockchain developers, and decentralized compute providers, bringing the power of distributed computing to Web3.
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK) are revolutionizing blockchain, AI, and privacy-preserving technologies. But why is ZK considered the future of trustless computation? In this episode of The Building Web3 Podcast, we explore the power of ZK technology, its real-world applications, and how it’s evolving to become a core component of Web3, decentralized finance (DeFi), and artificial intelligence.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to ZK Cryptography
01:30 Why Zero-Knowledge Proofs Matter
01:45 Overcoming ZK’s Challenges
02:15 Use Cases of ZK in AI, Databases, and Crypto Security
02:40 Will Optimistic Rollups Eventually Shift to ZK?
03:00 Comparing ZK with Fully Homomorphic Encryption
03:40 The Future of Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Web3 Adoption
ZK cryptography enables verifiable computation without revealing sensitive data, making it a game-changer for scalability, privacy, and security. While some believe ZK is too slow or inefficient, recent advancements in hardware acceleration, optimized algorithms, and improved cryptographic techniques are making ZK more practical for mainstream adoption.
Join us as we break down the latest developments in ZK technology, compare it to alternative privacy-preserving solutions like fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), and discuss its implications for blockchain scaling, smart contract security, and decentralized applications.
Zero-Knowledge technology is already making an impact across blockchain networks, from Ethereum Layer 2 solutions to privacy-focused protocols. The big question is: how far will ZK go in transforming the industry? Will it replace Optimistic Rollups, or will they coexist? What role does ZK play in AI, and how does it compare to other cryptographic advancements?
Whether you're a developer, researcher, investor, or simply curious about the latest in cryptographic innovation, this episode provides an in-depth look at the current state and future potential of ZK.
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Welcome back to Building Web3! In this episode, we sit down with Kenny from Manta to explore how Manta is redefining modular Layer 2 (L2) solutions for Ethereum, integrating AI into blockchain, and enabling a future powered by Universal Basic Income (UBI).
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro & Welcome
00:15 - What is Manta? Modular L2 Explained
01:30 - AI x Blockchain: Manta’s Role
03:20 - Manta vs Other L2s: Scaling & Rollups
05:10 - Why Devs Pick Manta: Growth & Funding
06:30 - AI, Work & UBI in Web3
07:00 - Web3 Startup Ideas & How to Connect
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
What is Manta? A deep dive into the largest modular L2 in the Ethereum ecosystem.
AI Meets Blockchain How Manta is tackling decentralized AI and its impact on Web3.
High Throughput & Scalability Why Manta didn’t halt block production during the inscription craze.
Modular vs. Sovereign Rollups How Manta uses Celestia, OP Stack, and Altlayer to optimize performance.
Why Developers Choose Manta More than just technology—how Manta helps projects scale, secure funding, and build go-to-market strategies.
Future of Work & UBI How AI-driven economies may require innovative financial models.
Crypto’s Role in AI The intersection of blockchain, data collection, and AI model training.
Startup Opportunities Why Universal Basic Income (UBI) could be the next big Web3 innovation.
Why Watch This?
Manta is at the forefront of blockchain scalability, AI integration, and financial inclusion. Whether you're a Web3 developer, investor, AI enthusiast, or crypto builder, this discussion is packed with insights on game-changing innovations shaping the decentralized future.
Have an idea for a Web3 startup? Kenny shares his thoughts on the most untapped opportunities in blockchain and AI.
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In this episode of Building Web3, host Jax Dwyer speaks with Atikh, co-founder of Acctual, to explore the challenges of cross-border payments, the growing role of stablecoins, and how businesses are adopting crypto for financial operations.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Acctual and Its Vision
01:25 Challenges of Cross-Border Payments
03:53 Use Cases for Stablecoins in Business
07:11 The User Journey on Acctual’s Platform
11:00 Flexible Payment Solutions
15:18 Current Development Stage and Future Plans
19:24 The Future of Stablecoins and Market Dynamics
22:37 The Profitability of Stablecoin Companies
24:35 Upcoming Milestones and Features from Acctual
26:50 How Acctual Simplifies Payroll and Contractor Payments
29:15 How Acctual Raised $3.8M and Future Growth Plans
What is Acctual?
Acctual is a next-generation invoicing and payments platform that enables businesses to send and receive payments seamlessly using stablecoins like USDC, USDT, and local currencies. By leveraging crypto rails, Acctual provides faster, cheaper, and more transparent global transactions, solving major pain points for freelancers, merchants, and enterprises worldwide.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why international payments are broken – The hidden challenges of cross-border B2B transactions.
How stablecoins (USDT, USDC) are transforming global finance and reducing reliance on traditional banking systems.
Real-world use cases – From charcoal exporters in Nigeria to Tesla and SpaceX using stablecoins for operations.
How Acctual automates invoices, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) using blockchain.
The rise of stablecoin settlements – How major businesses are integrating crypto payments into financial workflows.
Why crypto-native businesses struggle with payments – The challenges of multi-sig wallets, treasury management, and tax compliance.
The future of stablecoins and DeFi finance – Will stablecoins like USDC, USDT, PYUSD dominate global payments?
How Acctual solves the stablecoin conversion problem – Enabling flexible payments between USDT, USDC, fiat, and bank accounts.
Why This Matters for You:
For Web3 entrepreneurs, freelancers, crypto-native businesses, and financial teams, this episode provides deep insights into stablecoin adoption, regulatory challenges, and the infrastructure powering the next wave of financial technology.
What do you think about stablecoins revolutionizing global finance? Will USDC, USDT, and other crypto payments replace traditional banking? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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