Web3 Magic - interviews with builders of novel blockchain solutions
Web3 is going to eat software! I talk with minds behind truly innovative projects using blockchain technology to solve real-world problems so you can be ahead of the curve with your knowledge or business. Discover future Amazons, Googles, and AirBnBs of the world through the exciting personal journeys of their creators!
I’ve been building and helping tech businesses since 2001. I know firsthand how important it is to constantly learn about what’s happening on the edges. How is your industry going to change and adapt to new technology? You cannot afford to ignore blockchains, AI, and LLMs, nor combinations of these. Discover new Web3 projects in areas like decentralized travel, messaging, communication, privacy, social networks, finance, and more.
Every week, I talk with one interesting builder about something fascinating from the intersection of blockchain and the real world. Hit subscribe, and get ready to learn about things that will change your life!
Episodes
99 episodes
Pop-Up Cities, ZK Tech & Living Forever — A Web3 Longevity Story with Francesca from AvinasiLabs
SummaryWhat happens when ZK cryptographers, pop-up cities, and longevity scientists collide? In this special Web3Magic episode, I sit down with the one and only Francesca, a multidisciplinary personality bridging decentralized science, digi...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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55:22
Conviction Over Hype: Building Real Products in Web3 with Chinmay, Percs & Basket.farm
SummaryWhat happens when a dev agency founder becomes a Web3 believer, builds tools for Fortune 500s, and ends up creating one of the most exciting products in Farcaster land? Find out in this candid and idea-packed episode with Chin...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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45:05
TLDR - Why Is MINIMA The Most Decentralized Blockchain
What if your phone could run an entire blockchain — no miners, no middlemen, just pure freedom? In this 10-minute TLDR episode of Web3 Magic, Paddy from Minima drops an absolute masterclass on what true decentralization really means. We explore...
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Season 100
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Episode 1
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11:47
Is Decentralized Science (DeSci) the biggest scientific shift since the internet with Andrew Hemingway
SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with Andrew Hemingway, founder of the DeSci Alliance, to explore how Web3 is transforming how science is funded, shared, and collaborated on - from breaking pharma’s data monopoly to onboarding citizen sc...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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42:00
The Future Backbone of Modern Finance is onchain: Swiss Franc Stablecoins and Bitcoin
Research suggests that there are only two crypto assets that can protect you from geopolitical risk - Swiss Franc (CHF) and Bitcoin (BTC). Now, you find both onchain for DeFi, thanks to Frankencoin.This is a conversation with Johannes (M...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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49:41
Finding Real Connection Privately with Cupid AI and Soulmates - Amelia is building future of love finding
To find love you should not need to have public profile and swipe left/right like on the beauty market. Btw, there are many forms of love!In this conversation, I dive with Amelia her innovative project called Soulmates which is all abou...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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41:01
In crypto speed to market and correct tokenization is everything - Konstantin from Mezen advising founders in Web3
PolitiFi, i.e. tokens or coins launched by political figures and celebrities are here to stay. At least we agreed on it with Konstantin from Mezen.In this conversation, we discuss the evolving landscape of Web3 with focus on tokenomics,...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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44:06
Trading memecoins is as easy as tapping Bolide app on your phone, talk with founder Oxana
Trading meme coins is where many retail users start their Web3 journey, outside of centralized exchanges like Coinbase.Today, I talk with Oxana, the founder of the Bolide app. Bolide is a meme coins trading supermarket in your pocket. W...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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31:48
Set the right Fitness Goals in 2025, chat with the fitness coach Alyna
We talk about the importance of setting realistic and measurable fitness goals for 2025 and explore the common pitfalls of unrealistic expectations. Chose performance-based goals over aesthetic ones.I talk with Alyna Han, a multi-talente...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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41:01
S3E7 - Jimi and Treegens - Guinness World Records in planting trees onchain
SummaryJimmy, the founder of TreeGens, shares his quite fascinating journey into the crypto space and his mission to promote tree planting and our planet's regeneration. TreeGens is a decentralized platform that rewards individuals for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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31:19
S3E6 - Anjali and Collab.Land's 54k Communities
SummaryIn this wide ranging chat with big talker - Anjali Young, co-founder of Collab.Land - she shares her journey into the crypto space and the importance of online communities in her own life. She discusses her early experiences in d...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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43:47
S3E5 - Asdf and Megapot - the new onchain lottery
SummaryASDF, the co-founder of Megapot, shares his journey into crypto, it's loooong - brace yourself - it took Asdf time at Amazon, Coinbase and startups, plus own failed bitcoin wallet project to land on the co-founder and idea to dev...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:12
S3E4 - Jonny & Hypersub - building onchain subscription service to support creators
SummaryIn this conversation, I talk with Jonny about his journey into the world of crypto, his transition from working at Google, and Coinbase, to founding his own company - called Fabric and their development of Hypersub; an onchain su...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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57:08
S3E3 - Billy from Intuition; Decentralized Identity and Reputation
SummaryI talk with Billy Luedtke, from the project Intuition about his short journey to crypto and long journey in crypto :)We both agree on the importance of decentralized identity and Intuition aims to create a trusted interac...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:36
NFTJoe & UNDRGRND Magazine - New Artists Discovery Engine
SummaryToday it's a colorful chat about underground music and art discovery and support. UNDRGRND's journey is a testament of passion and persistence of NFTJoe. Listen as he shares his journey into Web3 and crypto, starting w...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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51:44
Future of Identity & Reputation with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz
SummaryIn this episode, BFG talks with Evin, CEO of Disco.xyz about why are digital identity and onchain credentials important to individuals and how it can be useful for companies and brands, especially in the crypto space. Evin sha...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:47
(S2E20) Zak from Sukuri building native tool to manage your whole crypto business
SummaryZak discusses his journey into crypto and his background in consulting. He introduces Sukuri, a crypto-native tool for startups that aims to provide a comprehensive business dashboard. The platform enables star...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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39:08
Oren from SphereX - AI supported, decentralized and proactive protection as the next crypto security frontier
SummaryIn this episode, we discuss with Oren Fine, co-founder of SphereX, the importance of security in the crypto space and how SphereX is on a mission to bring proactive protection to protocols and smart contracts. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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38:58
Anthony & Nimble Protocol - Decentralizing and democratizing AI stack for everyone
SummaryIn this episode I talk with Antoni Isaacson, co-founder of Nimble as he shares his journey into crypto world (btw: very recent) and evolution of their project and its focus on decentralized AI. Nimble aims to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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37:20
The Old Castle Defense (TOCD) - money making game with Viacheslav Smirnov
SummaryIn this conversation with Viacheslav Smirnov, CEO and founder of The Old Castle Defense, we talk about his journey into the blockchain space and mainly the inspiration behind the TOCD game. We dive into the importance ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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40:01
Patrick and Co:Create Ink - bringing tattoo artistry to digital age
SummaryIn this episode, BFG interviews Patrick Workman from Co:Create Ink, a venture that aims to bring the artistry of tattoos into the digital age. Patrick shares his journey into the crypto space and explains how Co:Create Ink is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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26:42
The most decentralised blockchain called MINIMA with Spartacusrex
In this episode, I talk with Paddy (aka Spartacusrex), and he introduces my long-time favorite blockchain called Minima Network. Blockchain that runs on your phone or any edge device. Of course, we also talk about his journey into crypto/blockc...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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44:10
Weather Innovators: Manos and WeatherXM And New Era of Decentralized Weather Monitoring
In this episode, I chat with Manos, the co-founder of WeatherXM, who shares their hardware project's fascinating journey from building the first LoRaWAN network in Greece to its pivot into blockchain-enabled weather data management.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:24
Cynthia and the Journey Toward a Decentralized Travel Experience
SummaryCynthia Huang, co-founder of Dtravel, shares her journey into Web3 and the creation of a decentralized travel platform. She discusses the challenges in the short-term rental industry and the need for direct connections between...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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36:22
The Alpha Day Dashboard - Your Crypto Ocean Overview
Have you ever found yourself drowning in the sea of crypto information, struggling to stay afloat with the latest trends and updates? Well, so did I and apparently many others. SummaryDeniz, the founder of Alpha Day, joins th...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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31:40
