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Discover the future of decentralized finance with HyperNest. In this insightful episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, we sit down with Alessio, the visionary founder of HyperNest, and Yann, the dynamic Accelerator Director, to uncover their groundbreaking approach to supporting DeFi startups.

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HyperNest isn’t just another accelerator; it’s a comprehensive ecosystem designed to empower startups to revolutionize the financial system. With over 60 world-class mentors, cutting-edge workshops, and partnerships with DeFi giants like Chainlink, Bancor, and Avalanche. HyperNest provides end-to-end support for startups—covering everything from funding and liquidity to marketing and beyond.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to HyperNest and Its Mission
02:59 The Accelerator Program Overview
05:12 How HyperNest Differentiates From Other Accelerators
06:02 Changes in the Accelerator Program for 2025
09:05 Mentorship and Support for Startups
10:04 Key Needs of DeFi Startups: Funding, Liquidity, and Marketing
11:58 Challenges Faced by DeFi Startups
13:35 Building Customized Paths for Startups in the Accelerator
15:03 The Startup Journey in the Accelerator
16:25 Emerging Innovations in DeFi: DEXs, Stablecoins, and More
18:12 Focus Areas and Vertical Specialization
20:12 Insights Into Real-World Asset Integration in DeFi
21:01 Outreach and Startup Engagement
22:30 Referrals and Partnerships Driving Inbound Applications
23:57 Future Milestones and Online Presence
26:13 Where to Find HyperNest and Get Involved

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How HyperNest’s mission to create a fair and permissionless financial system is shaping its approach to startup support.

The unique mentorship model, featuring top experts who guide startups through challenges in DeFi, real-world assets, and other emerging verticals.

Why HyperNest focuses exclusively on decentralized finance and its role in fostering innovation in stablecoins, DEXs, money markets, derivatives, and credit scoring solutions.

How their program is evolving in 2025 to offer greater flexibility with rolling admissions, custom-tailored workshops, and enhanced B2B collaborations.

The challenges DeFi startups face, including funding, liquidity, and marketing, and how HyperNest helps overcome them with access to crypto VCs, liquidity providers, and strategic influencer marketing.

Insights into the stages of startups HyperNest supports, from pre-seed to post-TGE, with a focus on building sustainable, long-term businesses in Web3.

HyperNest’s comprehensive accelerator program is tailored to help DeFi pioneers not only survive but thrive in the fast-evolving blockchain landscape. Whether you’re an experienced founder or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to take your DeFi project to the next level.

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Join us in this captivating episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, where host Jax Dwyer sits down with Matt, CEO and Co-founder of Gaianet. Together, they explore the cutting-edge advancements at the intersection of AI agents, decentralized systems, and blockchain technology.

Matt shares his inspiring journey, starting with organizing global hackathons for Fortune 500 companies, diving into the Ethereum ecosystem at JP Morgan, and eventually founding Gaianet. Discover how Gaianet is reshaping innovation with open-source large language models (LLMs) and decentralized AI infrastructure.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Matt and His Journey
03:15 Early Days: Hackathons and Developer Communities
06:52 How Hackathons Shape Web3 Innovation
11:04 The Future of AI Agents and Their Impact
14:47 Agent-Fi: The Financialization of AI Agents
17:14 AI Agents in Crypto and Decentralized Finance
20:41 Exploring Gaianet: A Platform for AI Agents
23:53 Decentralized Knowledge and Open Source Models
26:27 Autonomous Agents and Decentralized Companies
28:40 How Agents Will Shape the Future of Work
32:39 Future Roadmap and Startup Ideas
36:04 WordPress for AI Agents and Other Innovations

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Gaianet empowers developers with tools to create autonomous AI agents using open-source technologies.
• The transformative role of hackathons in showcasing the potential of decentralized AI and Web3 innovation.
• Why the future of work involves AI agents collaborating with humans and with each other.
• How Ethereum and blockchain enable scalability, governance, and financial infrastructure for AI-driven projects.
• The challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into decentralized networks, including Agent-Fi and knowledge-sharing economies.
• Predictions on the rise of autonomous AI agents as key participants in Web3 ecosystems.

💡 Insights from the Conversation:

• Gaianet's mission to enable individuals and organizations to become AI-native with censorship-resistant, sovereign systems.
• The importance of fostering a vibrant developer community to accelerate adoption of decentralized AI technologies.
• How AI agents are revolutionizing the concept of DAOs, enabling new forms of coordination and productivity.
• The potential of decentralized systems to create a read-write-own-and-think internet, marking the next phase of digital evolution.

Future Plans for Gaianet :
Matt shares exciting updates about Gaianet's roadmap, including its mainnet launch, partnerships with Ethereum projects like Base and EigenLayer, and the creation of a developer-friendly ecosystem. Learn about their vision to democratize AI innovation and build a more inclusive and efficient Web3 infrastructure. 

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In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer speaks with Nick, CEO of VLRM (Valereum), about the revolutionary role of blockchain technology in reshaping financial markets, through tokenization, instant settlement, and innovative infrastructure solutions. Valereum, born from the evolution of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange, is bridging the gap between DeFi and TradFi, offering a fully integrated platform for real-world asset tokenization, trading, and settlement.

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03:09 Valereum's Mission and Vision for Instant Settlement
05:58 Current Settlement Infrastructure and Its Challenges
09:11 Building Innovative Technology Solutions
11:49 Collaborative Approach in the Tokenization Space
15:06 Strategic Partnerships and Market Adoption
17:45 User Feedback and Technology Deployment
21:00 Balancing DeFi and TradFi in Tokenization
24:00 Future Milestones and Contact Information
28:45 The Role of Industry Specialists in Tokenized Markets

Nick explains how Valereum is addressing inefficiencies in traditional markets, where settlement can take days, by developing a T-Instant Settlement system that eliminates counterparty risk and enables transactions to settle immediately. This innovation allows assets—ranging from real estate, oil, and gold to royalties and public securities—to be tokenized, traded, and settled seamlessly across global markets, all while reducing cost and increasing efficiency.

What You’ll Learn:

How Valereum is leveraging blockchain technology to revolutionize financial markets

The inefficiencies of T+2 settlement and how instant settlement eliminates systemic risk

The role of real-world assets (RWA) in expanding tokenized economies.

Valereum’s turnkey solutions for brokers, exchanges, and fund managers entering the tokenization space.

How collaboration, not competition, drives innovation in the blockchain ecosystem.

Insights into the balance between DeFi and centralized exchanges (CEXs) as adoption grows.

Valereum’s strategic milestones for 2024 and 2025, including partnerships, licensing, and wallet deployment.

Nick shares how Valereum’s solutions unlock the ability for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and own tokenized assets instantly, securely, and transparently. By combining the best aspects of crypto markets with the strengths of traditional finance, Valereum is driving the evolution of the financial infrastructure we use today.

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Discover how NEAR Protocol drives innovation at the intersection of Web3, AI, blockchain, and decentralized technology. In this episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer interviews Jarrod, Head of Ecosystem at NEAR Protocol, to explore NEAR's role as the leading blockchain for AI use cases. Learn how NEAR empowers developers and builders to create scalable AI infrastructure, decentralized AI agents, and Web3 applications using cutting-edge solutions like dynamic sharding, chain abstraction, and multi-chain interoperability.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Web3 and NEAR 
01:55 The Evolution of NEAR: From AI to Blockchain
04:01 Understanding the Role of Head of Ecosystem
05:59 AI Use Cases in the NEAR Ecosystem
09:04 Challenges of Building AI Onchain
12:07 The Emergence of AI Agents
14:58 NEAR's AI Product Roadmap
18:04 Developer Opportunities on NEAR 
21:01 Engaging with AI Companies and Researchers
23:04 Entry Points for New Developers
24:53 NEAR's Approach to Chain Abstraction
26:56 Scalability Challenges and Solutions
28:45 NEAR's Unique Market Positioning
33:55 Future Opportunities in Decentralized AI

Jarrod shares how NEAR Protocol uniquely addresses scalability, decentralization, and AI-native infrastructure challenges, enabling faster AI agent transactions, decentralized model training, and new Web3 developer opportunities. Whether you’re a blockchain developer, AI innovator, or a Web3 enthusiast, this episode uncovers how NEAR Protocol is advancing AI-powered blockchain ecosystems for next-generation applications.

Key topics covered:

Near Protocol’s mission: becoming the blockchain for decentralized AI.

How AI agents automate tasks and transactions and enable real-world use cases.

Dynamic sharding for massive scalability and billions of users.

Chain abstraction: Seamless multi-chain interoperability with Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other networks.

Developer opportunities: decentralized model training, AI-native applications, blockchain scalability, and building innovative Web3 ecosystems.

Why NEAR is the ideal layer-1 blockchain for building decentralized AI solutions.

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Discover how Eclipse is transforming the Web3 landscape by tackling blockchain scalability challenges and enabling the next generation of high-performance decentralized applications. In this in-depth episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer interviews Ren and Terry from Eclipse, who share their expertise on go-to-market strategies, the advantages of modular blockchain architecture, and why Eclipse is at the forefront of Web3 innovation.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Web3 and Eclipse
03:03 Understanding Eclipse's Unique Position in the Market
06:09 Eclipse's Value Proposition for Developers
09:05 Scalability and Performance of Eclipse
12:06 Differentiating Eclipse from Other L2 Solutions
14:57 Go-to-Market Strategy and Community Engagement
18:04 Building Relationships with Developers
20:53 Future Opportunities and Startup Ideas
24:02 Upcoming Milestones and Closing Thoughts


What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• Eclipse’s Vision: Building Solana on Ethereum with the first-ever SVM Layer 2 solution. Learn how this approach combines the speed and cost-efficiency of Solana with Ethereum’s unmatched user base and liquidity.
✅ Solving Scalability: Dive into the modular blockchain thesis, local fee markets, and how Eclipse is tackling the limitations of traditional L2s and EVMs.
✅ For Developers: Eclipse’s hands-on support for developers, from technical feedback to personalized go-to-market strategies. Discover how they’re helping dApps scale, attract users, and succeed in a competitive ecosystem.
✅ Real-World Applications: How Eclipse empowers projects to break their growth ceilings, expand market opportunities, and leverage Ethereum’s infrastructure while achieving Solana-like performance.
✅ The Future of Web3: Insights into emerging trends like social trading, incentivized networks, AI-driven datasets, and how Eclipse is enabling developers to innovate in these spaces.

Why Eclipse Matters:
Eclipse isn’t just about technology—it’s about building a thriving community and ecosystem. By enabling developers to deploy dApps with unparalleled performance, lower costs, and access to Ethereum’s liquidity, Eclipse is creating new possibilities for innovation in DeFi, gaming, and beyond.

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In this episode of the Building Web3 Pocdast, Jax Dwyer and Luis discuss the innovative ABC Stack, a groundbreaking EVM roll-up stack that has achieved the Gigagas barrier. They explore the differences between sovereign rollups and traditional Layer 2 solutions, emphasizing the importance of decoupling bridges to enhance flexibility and performance.

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The conversation also delves into the realities of security in Layer 2s and the current challenges facing ZK rollups, providing insights into the future of blockchain technology. In this conversation, Luis discusses the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, focusing on Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology, the significance of app chains, and the decision-making process for scaling Ethereum. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the costs associated with ZK technology and the advantages of app chains for developers. The discussion also touches on the future of blockchain infrastructure, particularly the role of Celestia and the potential of AI agents in finance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the ABC Stack
03:07 Understanding GigaGas and Performance Metrics
06:01 Sovereign Rollups vs. Layer 2 Solutions
08:56 Decoupling Bridges and Enhancing Flexibility
12:00 The Reality of Security in Layer 2s
14:47 ZK Rollups: Current Challenges and Future Prospects
18:49 Sovereign Rollups and Modular Bridging Explained
25:39 Understanding Zero-Knowledge Technology Costs
29:23 The Importance of App Chains in Development
32:10 Benefits of High-Throughput Chains and Zero Gas Fees
37:58 Navigating Ethereum Scaling Decisions
41:27 The Future of Blockchain Infrastructure
45:40 Exploring New Opportunities in Blockchain
48:30 Predictions for Blockchain Innovation in 2025
50:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Takeaways

Gigagas per second is a new metric for blockchain performance.

Sovereign rollups are distinct from traditional Layer 2 solutions.

Decoupling bridges from rollups enhances flexibility and performance.

Developers want choices in how they build their rollups.

App chains are essential for serious application development.

Ethereum scaling decisions should focus on specific needs.

AI agents could revolutionize on-chain finance.

Developers should prioritize their use case over infrastructure.

The future of blockchain may lean towards app-specific chains.

Understanding the nuances of Ethereum scaling is crucial.

Zero transaction fees can be achieved with proper infrastructure.

2025 is expected to be a pivotal year for blockchain applications.

Don’t miss this transformative discussion on the future of blockchain infrastructure!

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In this conversation of Building Web3 Podcast, Jax Dwyer speaks with Tim and Ben about SOLSTICE LABS, its mission to bridge traditional finance and DeFi, and the growing institutional interest in the crypto space. They discuss the features of SOLSTICE LABS, including their synthetic stable coin and staking services, and explore the competitive landscape of stable coins. The conversation also highlights the advantages of building on the Solana ecosystem and the roadmap for future developments.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to SOLSTICE LABS and Its Mission
05:50 Institutional Interest in DeFi and Crypto
10:44 Commercialization of DeFi for Institutions
12:50 Exploring the Features of SOLSTICE LABS
17:45 The Future of Synthetic Stable Coins
21:28 The Competitive Landscape of Stable Coins
26:43 Solana Ecosystem: Why Build Here?
28:31 Trading Capital Risk
29:56 Capital Provider Perspective 
34:19 Roadmap and Community Engagement


Takeaways

SOLSTICE LABS aims to bridge traditional finance and DeFi.

Institutional interest in crypto is growing significantly.

Stable coins are crucial for capital introduction in DeFi.

The Solana ecosystem offers unique advantages for building.

Commercialization of DeFi is essential for institutional participation.

Synthetic stable coins can provide high yields and transparency.

The future of stable coins is still uncertain and evolving.

Community engagement is vital for the success of new protocols.

Democratizing access to staking opportunities is a priority.

The technology stack of Solana is robust and scalable.

We had an incredible discussion with Ben and Tim from SOLSTICE LABS, diving into the future of institutional DeFi, the innovative potential of Solana, and how SOLSTICE LABS is bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto.

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In this conversation of Building Web3 Podcast, Peter, the Director of Marketing at CIRCLE, discusses the evolution and significance of stablecoins, particularly USDC, in the financial ecosystem. He explains how stablecoins enhance cross-border payments, the innovations surrounding gas fees, and the marketing strategies employed to promote stablecoins. The discussion also touches on the future of stablecoins, their potential integration with AI, and the broader adoption of digital currencies in everyday transactions.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Circle and Peter's Background
03:07 Understanding Stablecoins and Their Importance
06:08 The Role of USDC in Cross-Border Payments
08:54 USDC: A Closer Look at Its Functionality
12:07 Innovations in Gas Fees and User Experience
14:45 The Future of Stablecoins and Institutional Adoption
17:54 Marketing Strategies for Stablecoins
20:57 The Impact of AI on Stablecoin Transactions
24:11 The Future of Stablecoins in Everyday Transactions
27:06 EURC and the Expansion of Stablecoins
30:06 The Inevitable Adoption of Stablecoins
33:59 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Takeaways

Stablecoins are designed to improve the efficiency of money transfer.

USDC is a digital dollar that can be used for various transactions.

Cross-border payments face challenges that stablecoins can solve.

Gas fees are a significant barrier for new users in crypto.

Institutional adoption of stablecoins is on the rise.

Marketing stablecoins involves educating users on their benefits.

AI agents may facilitate transactions using stablecoins in the future.

The adoption of stablecoins will likely be behind the scenes.

EURC is expanding the reach of stablecoins in Europe.

The stablecoin market is experiencing significant growth and interest.

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Are you interested in the future of Web3, DeFi, and blockchain technology? Join Jax Dwyer and Abdul, Head of DeFi at Monad, for an in-depth conversation about Monad's mission to revolutionize the EVM landscape.

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This episode dives into Abdul's journey into crypto, his experience building DeFi protocols, and why he joined Monad's ambitious mission to create a high-performance, scalable Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain.

He discusses the challenges of attracting builders in a pre-product phase and highlights current trends and innovations in DeFi, particularly the integration of AI. The conversation emphasizes the significance of building a strong community and the future opportunities that lie ahead in the DeFi landscape.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction and Guest Background
02:00: Early Crypto Experiences
04:00: Discovering DeFi and Crypto Growth
06:00: Motivation for Joining Monad
08:00: Understanding Monad’s Vision
10:00: Monad’s Unique Marketing Approach
12:00: Building a Strong Community
14:00: Challenges in the Pre-Testnet Phase
16:00: Strategies for Attracting Builders
20:00: Exciting DeFi Innovations
28:00: Opportunities in AI and Blockchain
34:00: Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

Takeaways

Abdul's journey into crypto began with exposure to Bitcoin in 2016.

Monad aims to solve scalability issues in the EVM space.

Effective marketing in crypto relies on understanding community culture.

Building a community of passionate individuals is key to success.

Community market fit should be prioritized before product launch.

Monad's approach filters out mercenaries and attracts genuine contributors.

The importance of real-life events in fostering community bonds.

DeFi is experiencing a resurgence in interest and activity.

AI integration in DeFi is a promising area for future development.

Monad's EVM compatibility allows for easy transition for builders.

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Explore the exciting world of DRiP, a groundbreaking Web3 platform empowering creators to monetize their content, build communities, and distribute NFTs with ease. In this must-watch episode of the Building Web3 Podcast, host Jax Dwyer sits down with Jom, Head of Creators at DRiP, to uncover the unique opportunities DRiP offers for creators navigating the challenges of Web2 and Web3 content distribution.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to DRiP and Jom's Journey
03:14 Understanding DRiP: A Creator's Monetization Platform
06:09 Onboarding and Growing as a Creator on DRiP 
7:40 Type of Commerce 
08:51 Successful Creators and Content Types on DRiP 
10:03 Collaborations with Others
12:09 Challenges in Transitioning from Web2 to Web3
12:25 Our Objective
14:55 Future Developments and Milestones for DRiP 
18:37 Gaming projects 



Jom shares his personal journey, transitioning from a freelance photographer in the Web2 space to becoming a key figure in Web3 creator ecosystems. He explains how DRiP helps creators connect with their audiences, offering rarity-based rewards and innovative tools for distributing digital collectibles. Whether you’re an artist, musician, podcaster, or brand, DRiP opens up infinite possibilities for engagement and monetization.

Highlights from the episode:

How DRiP's rarity model works, including Common, Rare, Legendary, and Ultimate NFTs.

A step-by-step walkthrough of DRiP’s creator onboarding process for both Web2 and Web3 newcomers.

Success stories of creators using Drip, from musicians collaborating on exclusive tracks to artists rewarding collectors with physical goods like prints and merchandise.

How creators can leverage DRiP’s community-first approach on platforms like Twitter and Discord to grow their audience.

The importance of physical rewards and in-person connections for building thriving Web3 communities.

Challenges faced in introducing Web3 tools to Web2 audiences and how DRiP is bridging the gap.

A sneak peek into upcoming DRiP milestones, including the beta launch of its mobile app and plans for onboarding more creators daily.

DRiP isn’t just for seasoned Web3 users—it’s designed to be accessible to anyone, even if they’re new to blockchain. Whether you’re looking to distribute your podcast, share your artwork, or collaborate with other creators, this platform offers tools and resources tailored to your needs.to your needs.

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