Mike Revy, CEO of Bulla Network and former Wall Street trader, joins the show to unpack how crypto can fix real-world finance—starting with freight, credit, and small business operations. From being de-banked by legacy institutions to pioneering tokenized invoicing, Mike shares why stablecoins, interoperability, and onchain accounting are reshaping business infrastructure.

Topics Covered:

- Why stablecoins are the most misunderstood unlock in crypto

- Native vs. wrapped RWAs and why it matters for trust and transparency

- How Bulla is bringing freight and trade finance onchain

- The challenge of onboarding real businesses to crypto rails

- Mike’s vision for decentralized credit and multi-chain tooling

Sergio Silva, CEO of Meebits and former TradFi executive, joins the show to discuss the evolution of NFT communities and Ethereum’s overlooked cultural advantage. From writing an open letter to the Ethereum Foundation to comparing NFTs to sports fandom and social capital, Sergio shares why he's decided to dedicate his career to building for and with online communities.

Topics Covered:

- The cultural role NFT holders play in Ethereum’s adoption

- Reflections on CryptoPunks, early access, and timing

- The importance of supporting onchain creators and builders

- Sergio’s open letter to Ethereum and why he wrote it

- The future of Meebits and multi-layered digital ownership

Travis John, Founder RWA Builders, joins to unpack an absurd past few days in Web3 from Robinhood’s tokenized equity PR stunt to TON’s fake UAE visa claim. Travis shares some stories of encounters with scams and discusses the fine line between innovation and deception,  and how real-world asset builders are pushing through the noise.

Topics Covered:

Miguel Kudry, Founder and CEO of L1, gives bold predictions on the tokenization of assets and how everything onchain is about to have exponential growth. Miguel has been building a platform that helps financial advisors connect with investors where there at, which is increasingly on crypto rails.

Topics Covered:

Why tokenization is accelerating (5 years, not 10)

How L1 helps advisors manage crypto portfolios onchain

The future of digital asset custody: self, hybrid, and qualified

Stablecoins as the real unlock for mainstream crypto adoption

Why tokenized indexes and collectibles will shape the next investing wave

What went wrong with early NFT launches like Pepsi and Nickelodeon

Startup lessons and Miguel’s journey from Venezuela to Canada

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Matt Bartlett, Head of Web3 at VanEck and CEO of SegMint.io, helps give insights to how institutions are reshaping the Web3 landscape. Questions about the evolution of on-chain collectibles, the rise (and fall) of the Metaverse, why most Web3 partnerships are just marketing fluff, and how SegMint is building the rails for the next wave of asset tokenization.

Matt also shares a behind-the-scenes look at SegMint’s massive Web3 takeover event at NASDAQ, featuring leaders from TradFi and top NFT brands like Pudgy Penguins.

Topics include:

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Arthur Breitman, Co-Founder Tezos & building uranium.io, is turning nuclear fuel into a digital asset. With uranium demand sky-high, Arthur’s platform Uranium.io lets anyone buy tokenized yellowcake (xU3O8) on Tezos.

In this episode, host Steven Schill digs into:

Why uranium’s “niche” label is outdated—and how speculation actually finances new mines

The mechanics of buying xU3O8 

Arthur's story about co-founding Tezos

Stablecoin windfalls, tokenized treasuries, and where the Real-World Asset (RWA) narrative goes next

Uranium’s near-zero price elasticity, looming supply gap, and what it means for prospective buyers

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Lance Lilly, Ecosystem Development Manager XDC, takes us through some perspectives on the acceleration of stable coin adoption and what parties are wanting to get involved in the race. Lance also explains what XDC is and how they are positioning themselves to be a leader in the RWA crypto space. The conversation touches on risks building in an industry that requires trust and how accelerator programs play a significant role in attracting builders. 

Fede Pomi, CEO Fabrica, joins for his 2nd appearance to talk about tokenized real estate. Fabrica turns undeveloped land into NFTs, enabling ownership, borrowing and trading, all within seconds. Fede explains how it works and why they chose Ethereum. 

Important Disclosures

This content is intended for educational purposes only. Please note that the availability of the products mentioned may vary by country, and it is recommended to check with your local stock exchange.  

Please note that VanEck may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) or industries included in this podcast.

Investments in digital assets and Web3 companies are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. These risks include, but are not limited to: the technology is new and many of its uses may be untested; intense competition; slow adoption rates and the potential for product obsolescence; volatility and limited liquidity, including but not limited to, inability to liquidate a position; loss or destruction of key(s) to access accounts or the blockchain; reliance on digital wallets; reliance on unregulated markets and exchanges; reliance on the internet; cybersecurity risks; and the lack of regulation and the potential for new laws and regulation that may be difficult to predict. Moreover, the extent to which Web3 companies or digital assets utilize blockchain technology may vary, and it is possible that even widespread adoption of blockchain technology may not result in a material increase in the value of such companies or digital assets.   

Digital asset prices are highly volatile, and the value of digital assets, and the companies that invest in them, can rise or fall dramatically and quickly. If their value goes down, there’s no guarantee that it will rise again. As a result, there is a significant risk of loss of your entire principal investment.  

Digital assets are not generally backed or supported by any government or central bank and are not covered by FDIC or SIPC insurance. Accounts at digital asset custodians and exchanges are not protected by SPIC and are not FDIC insured. Furthermore, markets and exchanges for digital assets are not regulated with the same controls or customer protections available in traditional equity, option, futures, or foreign exchange investing.  

Digital assets include, but are not limited to, cryptocurrencies, tokens, NFTs, assets stored or created using blockchain technology, and other Web3 products.  

Web3 Companies include but are not limited to, companies that involve the development, innovation, and/or utilization of blockchain, digital assets, or crypto technologies. 

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 

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Tzvi Wiesel, CEO and Founder Baxus, helps dissect the market reaction to Bitcoin pushing toward all-time highs. In this episode, Steven is joined by Tzvi to unpack why crypto feels quiet despite bullish price action. From Robinhood’s aggressive RWA play to Roblox bridging physical goods into the digital world, they explore where Web3 is quietly winning.

Tzvi breaks down the surprising HiveMapper x Lyft partnership, the power behind CoinFlow’s Circle Alliance membership, and why it’s a big deal when institutions quietly back blockchain rails. Plus, they go deep into how culture and collectibles intersect. From Pokémon chaos at Costco to whiskey drop campouts.

Tzvi also gives an update on his platform BAXUS, a marketplace for tokenized wine and spirits, and shares how market sentiment affects real-world asset buying behaviors.

Important Disclosures

This content is intended for educational purposes only. Please note that the availability of the products mentioned may vary by country, and it is recommended to check with your local stock exchange.  

Please note that VanEck may offer investments products that invest in the asset class(es) or industries included in this podcast.

Investments in digital assets and Web3 companies are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. These risks include, but are not limited to: the technology is new and many of its uses may be untested; intense competition; slow adoption rates and the potential for product obsolescence; volatility and limited liquidity, including but not limited to, inability to liquidate a position; loss or destruction of key(s) to access accounts or the blockchain; reliance on digital wallets; reliance on unregulated markets and exchanges; reliance on the internet; cybersecurity risks; and the lack of regulation and the potential for new laws and regulation that may be difficult to predict. Moreover, the extent to which Web3 companies or digital assets utilize blockchain technology may vary, and it is possible that even widespread adoption of blockchain technology may not result in a material increase in the value of such companies or digital assets.   

Digital asset prices are highly volatile, and the value of digital assets, and the companies that invest in them, can rise or fall dramatically and quickly. If their value goes down, there’s no guarantee that it will rise again. As a result, there is a significant risk of loss of your entire principal investment.  

Digital assets are not generally backed or supported by any government or central bank and are not covered by FDIC or SIPC insurance. Accounts at digital asset custodians and exchanges are not protected by SPIC and are not FDIC insured. Furthermore, markets and exchanges for digital assets are not regulated with the same controls or customer protections available in traditional equity, option, futures, or foreign exchange investing.  

Digital assets include, but are not limited to, cryptocurrencies, tokens, NFTs, assets stored or created using blockchain technology, and other Web3 products.  

Web3 Companies include but are not limited to, companies that involve the development, innovation, and/or utilization of blockchain, digital assets, or crypto technologies. 

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 

© SegMint

© Van Eck Associates Corporation

Travis John, Founder RWA Builders, joins episode 52 to unpack the momentum behind real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain. This episode dives deep into how institutions are approaching tokenization, why stablecoins are quietly becoming the economic engine of crypto, and what’s real vs overhyped in the RWA boom.

Topics include:

Why RWA Builders was created to connect allocators, founders, and institutions

Which asset classes are overhyped vs. underhyped

The rise of stablecoins 

How builders earn trust before getting capital allocations

The mainstream adoption debate: 1% BTC vs stablecoin payrolls

Important Disclosures

This content is intended for educational purposes only. Please note that the availability of the products mentioned may vary by country, and it is recommended to check with your local stock exchange.  

This is not an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities, financial instruments or digital assets mentioned herein. The information presented does not involve the rendering of personalized investment, financial, legal, tax advice, or any call to action. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward-looking statements, which do not reflect actual results, are for illustrative purposes only, are valid as of the date of this communication, and are subject to change without notice. Actual future performance of any assets or industries mentioned are unknown. Information provided by third party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. VanEck does not guarantee the accuracy of third party data. The information herein represents the opinion of the author(s), but not necessarily those of VanEck or its other employees. 

Investments in digital assets and Web3 companies are highly speculative and involve a high degree of risk. These risks include, but are not limited to: the technology is new and many of its uses may be untested; intense competition; slow adoption rates and the potential for product obsolescence; volatility and limited liquidity, including but not limited to, inability to liquidate a position; loss or destruction of key(s) to access accounts or the blockchain; reliance on digital wallets; reliance on unregulated markets and exchanges; reliance on the internet; cybersecurity risks; and the lack of regulation and the potential for new laws and regulation that may be difficult to predict. Moreover, the extent to which Web3 companies or digital assets utilize blockchain technology may vary, and it is possible that even widespread adoption of blockchain technology may not result in a material increase in the value of such companies or digital assets.   

Digital asset prices are highly volatile, and the value of digital assets, and the companies that invest in them, can rise or fall dramatically and quickly. If their value goes down, there’s no guarantee that it will rise again. As a result, there is a significant risk of loss of your entire principal investment.  

Digital assets are not generally backed or supported by any government or central bank and are not covered by FDIC or SIPC insurance. Accounts at digital asset custodians and exchanges are not protected by SPIC and are not FDIC insured. Furthermore, markets and exchanges for digital assets are not regulated with the same controls or customer protections available in traditional equity, option, futures, or foreign exchange investing.  

Digital assets include, but are not limited to, cryptocurrencies, tokens, NFTs, assets stored or created using blockchain technology, and other Web3 products.  

Web3 Companies include but are not limited to, companies that involve the development, innovation, and/or utilization of blockchain, digital assets, or crypto technologies. 

All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. As with any investment strategy, there is no guarantee that investment objectives will be met and investors may lose money. Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 

© SegMint

© Van Eck Associates Corporation