Web3 Unlocked

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Web3 Unlocked episodes:

April 01, 2025 Akasha’s Layer 0: Where Web1, Web2, Web3, and TradFi Finally Meet

What if the internet wasn’t built around platforms — but people?

In this episode, we explore Akasha, the next-gen blockchain project founded by Ethereum co-founder Mihai Alisie,

and how it's aiming to connect Web1, Web2, Web3, and traditional finance through its new Layer 0 blockchain, AK1111.

We break down:

✅ What AK1111 is and how it makes cross-platform blockchain use actually simple

✅ How the AK1111 token is gaining traction, and why 60,000+ holders are paying attention

✅ The Super Node program and how it offers passive income by supporting the network

✅ Where Akasha fits in alongside projects like Polkadot, ICP, Chainlink, and Cosmos

From decentralized identity and community co-governance to truly interoperable finance,

Akasha is redefining how we connect, transact, and express ourselves online.

This is the episode for anyone dreaming of a more open, human-centered Web3 future.

Tune in and join the movement. 🔥
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12min
March 29, 2025 Anime Meets Web3: Sony & Animoca Bring Digital Identity to Otaku Culture

What if your anime identity could live on-chain — and be used across games, events, and fan communities?

That’s the vision behind Sony’s Soneium blockchain, which just partnered with Animoca Brands to bring anime culture deeper into the Web3 space.

In this episode, we break down:

✅ What Soneium is — Sony’s Layer-2 blockchain built on Optimism

✅ How Anime ID gives fans a single Web3 identity tied to their fandom

✅ The role of Animoca & San FranTokyo in shaping decentralized reputation layers

✅ Why Web3 could unlock a new era for anime creators and fans

From Solo Leveling collabs to cultural campaigns and on-chain fan clout, this isn’t just about NFTs

— it’s about turning fandom into digital ownership.

Web3 isn’t just DeFi anymore. It’s culture, identity, and creativity—and anime might be its next killer app. 🎌💫
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13min
March 28, 2025 Trump’s Crypto Empire Expands: USD1 Stablecoin, Truth.Fi ETFs & WLFI Moves

Trump just made his boldest crypto move yet — and it’s not just a headline.

In this episode, we unpack how World Liberty Financial (WLFI) — a Trump-backed crypto venture

— is reshaping digital finance with the launch of USD1, a stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries,

and ambitious plans for crypto ETFs through Truth.Fi, in partnership with Crypto.com.

We explore:

✅ What USD1 is and how it stacks up against USDT, USDC, and PYUSD

✅ How WLFI raised $550M and what the Trump family earns from it

✅ TMTG’s broader Web3 ecosystem — Truth Social, Truth+, and now Truth.Fi

✅ Crypto.com's ETF partnership and what it means for global Web3 investing

Whether you’re curious about the intersection of crypto and politics,

or just trying to make sense of how WLFI and TMTG are reshaping DeFi — this episode covers it all.

Buckle up; we’re going deep. 🎧
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17min
March 27, 2025 New Rules, Old Battles: The SEC’s Roundtable vs. Tornado Cash's Legal Saga

Is the U.S. finally ready to make real rules for crypto—or just fighting the same old battles? 🤔

In today’s episode, we dive into two massive moments shaping the U.S. crypto scene in March 2025:

🔹 The SEC’s first-ever Crypto Roundtable, where actual conversations happened about building a rulebook for digital assets.

🔹 The not-so-over Tornado Cash legal saga, where Coinbase is pushing back even after the Treasury backed off its sanctions.

We unpack:

✅ Why the SEC’s tone is changing (and why it actually matters)

✅ What experts want from new crypto regulations

✅ Why Coinbase isn’t letting the Tornado Cash case just fade away

✅ How these two stories signal a bigger shift—from crypto crackdowns to real rulemaking

Web3 is evolving fast, but the battle between innovation and regulation is far from over.

Tune in for the full breakdown and what’s next for crypto in the U.S.
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13min
March 25, 2025 Square Enix’s Blockchain Game & TON’s $400M Power Move

Web3 just leveled up—big time. 🎮💬

In this episode, we unpack two major power plays shaping the future of blockchain:

Square Enix launching its first NFT-powered RPG game and the TON Foundation securing $400 million to scale Telegram’s Web3 ecosystem.

We cover:

✅ What makes Symbiogenesis a game-changer for blockchain gaming

✅ Why Square Enix building on Arbitrum matters for scalability and adoption

✅ How TON is turning Telegram into a full-fledged Web3 hub

✅ The bigger picture: Web3 isn’t just DeFi anymore—it’s going mainstream

If you’re into NFTs, gaming, messaging apps, or just watching the Web3 wave grow,

this episode covers you. Hit play, and let’s explore the next frontier of digital life. 🚀🎧
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11min
March 24, 2025 4 Years, $125M Fine, and One Big Win: Ripple Beats the SEC

After four years of legal drama, Ripple just scored a major win against the SEC

—marking a pivotal moment in crypto regulation. 🎯

In this episode, we dive deep into the SEC vs Ripple case,

a battle that began in 2020 and just wrapped up with the SEC withdrawing its appeal.

What started as a crackdown on XRP turned into a full-blown industry-defining legal war—and Ripple came out on top.

We break it all down:

✅ How the lawsuit started & what it meant for XRP

✅ The 2023 court ruling and Ripple’s partial win

✅ Why the SEC finally backed off in 2025

✅ What’s next: an XRP ETF, a potential Ripple IPO, and XRP futures

This isn’t just a win for Ripple—it’s a signal that Web3 is moving into a new era of legitimacy, clarity, and momentum.

Let’s unpack the impact together. 🎧🔥
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11min
March 20, 2025 🎂 Happy Birthday, Solana! Solana’s Rollercoaster Ride Through Web3

🎂 Happy Birthday, Solana! It’s been 5 years since this high-speed Layer-1 chain launched in the middle of a global pandemic—and what a wild ride it’s been.

In this special episode, we celebrate Solana’s fifth anniversary by revisiting the story of how it went from a bold experiment in blockchain speed to a Web3 powerhouse driving memecoin madness, mobile adoption, and even making its way into Trump’s Digital Asset Stockpile.

We dive into:

✅ The origin of Solana and its Proof of History magic

✅ The boom, the FTX crash, and Solana’s near-death moment

✅ How memecoins like BONK & Dogwifhat revived the ecosystem

✅ The mobile revolution with Saga & Seeker phones

✅ Firedancer, Solana Pay, and what’s next for this ambitious chain

Whether you’re a Solana fan or a crypto history nerd, this one’s packed with insight and nostalgia.

Hit play and let’s vibe through 5 years of Solana chaos, growth, and innovation. 💫
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15min
March 18, 2025 $1.5B ByBit Hack: How North Korea Became a Top3 BTC Holder

From hackers to Bitcoin whales—North Korea just shook the Web3 world.

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the biggest crypto heists ever:

a $1.5 billion hack on ByBit, allegedly pulled off by North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group.

The result? The regime now holds more Bitcoin than Bhutan and El Salvador combined

—ranking #3 among global government BTC holders. 👀

We break it down:

✅ How the hack happened and where the money went

✅ Why this puts North Korea in crypto’s geopolitical spotlight

✅ The “Lazarus Bounty” program & global exchange backlash

As the line between cybercrime and nation-state strategy gets blurrier,

we ask: is this just a heist—or the dawn of a new kind of digital arms race?

Tune in and let’s unpack the wild world of crypto, geopolitics, and digital power moves.

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13min
March 14, 2025 From Dubai to Moscow: Institutional Capital & Regulation Are Redefining Crypto

Big moves in the crypto world this week—$2 billion into Binance, a new regulatory pilot in Russia,

and a clear signal: Web3 is entering a new era of maturity.

In this episode, we break it all down:

✅ Why Abu Dhabi’s MGX just bet $2B on Binance

✅ How AI and blockchain are converging (and why it matters for DeFi)

✅ Russia’s surprising pivot—allowing qualified investors to trade crypto under a legal pilot

As capital flows in and policy frameworks evolve, one thing’s clear: the Web3 game is leveling up

—and early builders, investors, and entrepreneurs better take notes.

Hit play, stay chill, and let’s break it all down. 🚀
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16min
March 13, 2025 Markets Shaky, ETFs on Hold: A Wild Week in Crypto

This week’s Web3 Weekly Wrap-Up dives into the chaos:

ETF delays, policy shifts, Trump’s new tariffs, and massive sell-offs across major tokens.

We cover:

✅ Why Ethereum’s trendline break has traders spooked

✅ How Solana’s token unlock drama is dragging the market down

✅ The SEC delaying altcoin ETFs again—what’s the real impact?

Plus, we take a look at what’s next for BTC, ETH, and the broader market.

Is this a fakeout, a crash, or just another shake before the next rally?

Hit play, stay chill, and let’s decode the Web3 madness together.
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18min

FAQs about Web3 Unlocked:

How many episodes does Web3 Unlocked have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.