In this episode of the Crypto Mavericks, we hosted Rodrigo Coelho of Edge & Node to talk about where blockchain infrastructure is headed next, from The Graph’s roots in decentralized data to Edge & Node’s newer push into enterprise-grade on-chain operations. The conversation centered on how Amp helps institutions turn blockchain activity into structured, auditable, compliance-ready data, and how Ampersend is being positioned as a control layer for programmable payments and agent-driven commerce

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In this episode of the Crypto Mavericks, we talk with the founder and CEO of LayerLens about why AI accountability is becoming critical in the age of AI agents. We discuss how AI evaluation works, what happens when markets are designed for non-human participants, and why the winners in the next era of technology may be the companies and protocols built for autonomous systems from day one.

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In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Dr. Manny Ahmed, Co-Founder of OpenOrigins, to discuss the growing risks of deepfakes and AI-generated media.

We explore how synthetic content is moving beyond novelty into real-world threats like impersonation, financial fraud, and misinformation. Dr. Ahmed explains why traditional detection tools are falling behind and why the future may rely on media verification and cryptographic provenance to prove what is real.

We also discuss regulation, censorship concerns, and how governments, platforms, and organizations may need to rethink trust in the age of AI.

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In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we break down how TIX and KYD Labs are using Solana DeFi to challenge the legacy ticketing model dominated by companies like Ticketmaster. Instead of locking venues into long-term, capital-draining contracts, TIX gives venues access to on-chain liquidity pools, turning ticket revenue into programmable real-world assets.

We explore why NFT ticketing failed, how verified on-chain tickets protect fans from fraud and predatory resale, and how Solana’s speed and low fees make real-world DeFi applications like this possible. From independent venues to major live event spaces, this conversation highlights how blockchain isn’t just about speculation, it’s about restructuring entire industries.

If DeFi is going to disrupt the real world, ticketing might be one of the first places it actually sticks.

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In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Asymmetric Research, a Web3 security firm that partners long-term with L1s, L2s, and DeFi protocols to help them build safely in the open. We keep it high level and practical, covering how AR embeds with teams (not just one-off audits), how they think about security research, incident response, security engineering, and blockchain validation/infrastructure, and what it takes to build resilient systems as crypto scales. 

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In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Cycles to explore how they are rethinking financial infrastructure for the onchain world. We break down the concept of clearing in simple terms, why it matters beyond traditional finance, and how Cycles brings institutional-grade clearing to digital assets while maintaining privacy and accessibility.

The conversation dives into some of the biggest challenges facing DeFi today, including trapped liquidity, capital inefficiency, and fragmented markets. We discuss how Cycles aims to reduce liquidity requirements without moving assets or requiring heavy collateral, and how multilateral clearing could unlock more efficient capital use across onchain systems.

We also explore broader themes shaping the future of crypto markets, including the role of stablecoins, the limitations of the real-world asset narrative, and what infrastructure institutions will need to scale onchain finance. This episode offers a high-level look at where digital asset markets are heading and the systems being built to support the next phase of growth.

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In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sat down with Ryne Saxe, co-founder and CEO of Eco, to break down what stablecoins are becoming and why they matter far beyond crypto. We talked about how stablecoins are quietly turning into the default rails for moving money, what it means that Ethereum processed more stablecoin volume than Visa in a single month, and why interoperability, not launching new stablecoins, is the real unlock for adoption. Ryne explained how Eco acts as a liquidity and routing layer that connects fragmented onchain liquidity, enabling faster, cheaper, and more seamless transfers. We also zoomed out to the macro picture, touching on global commerce, declining reliance on traditional banking rails, and why 2025 could mark the beginning of a much larger shift in how money moves worldwide.

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In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, I sit down with Kean Gilbert, Head of Institutional Relations at Lido, to break down why Ethereum staking used to be a non-starter for serious institutions, and why that has changed fast. We cover what Lido actually does, how liquid staking and stETH help solve the liquidity and operational headaches that treasury mandates care about, and why more allocators are starting to look beyond Bitcoin-only exposure toward Ethereum as a portfolio optimization play that can include yield. We also dig into what “compliant, custodied staking” really looks like, how institutions think about risk, governance, and reporting, and why staked ETH products like ETFs and ETPs could be a major catalyst as the infrastructure matures into a real institutional on-ramp.

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In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with David Zhao, co-founder of Chubby Cattle International, to explore how one of the fastest-growing modern restaurant groups is blending hospitality, culture, and blockchain in a practical way. Now operating 57 restaurants globally, David shares how Chubby Cattle’s vertically integrated supply chain gives them unmatched control over quality, margins, and scalability—creating a foundation most Web3-adjacent consumer brands simply don’t have.

We dive into how NFTs are being used as a loyalty and engagement layer, powering real-world perks across dining, Chubby Mart, and future experiences—rather than speculation. David also previews what’s next, including Chubby World, a large-scale immersive destination set to open in 2027, and how emerging technologies like robotics and 4D environments fit into their long-term strategy.

As Chubby Cattle celebrates its 10-year anniversary, this conversation offers a rare look at how a decade-old, real-revenue brand is thoughtfully bringing Web3 concepts into the physical world—where execution, not hype, ultimately wins.

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In this episode, we sit down with Favio Velarde, VP of Strategy at Sologenic, to explore where onchain finance is headed and why tokenization may be one of the biggest shifts in markets over the next decade.

We discuss why 2026 could be a breakout year for tokenized stocks, the continued growth of tokenized treasuries, and how stablecoins are becoming the gateway for capital to move into onchain markets.

We zoom out on the bigger picture. The entire crypto market is still smaller than Nvidia alone, which highlights how early we still are in the tokenization journey.

We also break down why blockchain actually matters for financial infrastructure. Today’s system relies on brokers, market makers, clearinghouses, and custodians. Onchain settlement reduces friction, removes layers of middlemen, and creates a more efficient system with lower fees at scale.

We cover how institutions like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are validating this shift, and how specialized onchain teams such as Ondo, Securitize, Superstate, and Bridge are helping bring traditional assets onto blockchain rails.

If you care about where finance is going, this episode gives you the big picture without the noise.

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