Bitcoin.com News Interviews

Vlad Ponomarev, CEO of Broxus, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles continue to inspire innovation in cross-chain interoperability, scalability, and decentralized finance (DeFi) through the Everscale network.Broxus is one of the core developer teams behind Everscale, a next-generation blockchain network capable of processing over one million transactions per second. The team has built a suite of core infrastructure products, including the Everscale Bridge, a network-native DEX, and multi-chain integrations that connect ecosystems like Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon. Vlad shares how Bitcoin’s vision of open, permissionless connectivity guides Broxus in building universal bridge mechanisms that enhance liquidity and interoperability across the entire blockchain landscape.💡 In this episode:• How Everscale achieves massive scalability for DeFi applications• The role of Bitcoin’s design philosophy in shaping cross-chain bridges• Vlad Ponomarev’s insights on interoperability and DeFi growth• How Broxus enables seamless connectivity between major blockchains• The future of multi-chain liquidity, scalability, and network integration🎧 A technical and forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on cross-chain development, Everscale’s high-performance DeFi infrastructure, and how Broxus is pioneering the tools that will unify blockchain ecosystems.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Broxus – Core developers of the Everscale blockchain, building universal bridge mechanisms, DeFi tools, and next-generation cross-chain infrastructure inspired by Bitcoin’s scalability and openness.

Helen Hai, Head of Binance Charity, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and the global crypto community are delivering real-world humanitarian aid through blockchain-powered transparency and efficiency.In response to the crisis in Ukraine, Binance Charity committed $10 million in donations to major intergovernmental organizations and NGOs — including UNICEF, UNHCR (the UN Refugee Agency), iSans, and People in Need — to support emergency relief efforts. The foundation also launched the Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund, a crypto-first crowdfunding initiative enabling people worldwide to donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies to fund food, fuel, and essential supplies for refugees and children.Helen explains how Bitcoin’s decentralized design makes it ideal for delivering fast, borderless, and transparent relief — demonstrating the power of blockchain for social good.💡 In this episode:• How the crypto community mobilized Bitcoin and blockchain aid for Ukraine• Helen Hai’s insights on transparency and accountability in crypto donations• The role of Binance Charity in redefining global philanthropy through DeFi• Why Bitcoin is uniquely suited for fast, borderless humanitarian funding• How blockchain enables efficiency and trust in global crisis response🎧 A moving conversation on Bitcoin’s humanitarian applications, crypto donations for Ukraine, and how Binance Charity is proving that blockchain can change lives beyond finance.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Binance Charity – Empowering global philanthropy through Bitcoin and blockchain, driving transparency, speed, and trust in humanitarian relief efforts.

Paul Farhi, founder and Head of UK Operations at Solidus AITECH, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s decentralized principles are being applied to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) through blockchain innovation.Solidus AITECH has developed the world’s first AI utility token, AITECH, enabling governments, enterprises, and professionals to access AI services via decentralized infrastructure. The token can be purchased, staked, or held as a long-term investment, providing a gateway to scalable, blockchain-powered computing resources. By combining Bitcoin’s open financial model with AI-driven computing, Solidus AITECH aims to democratize access to machine learning, data processing, and automation technologies.Paul shares his vision for how AI, blockchain, and Bitcoin will converge to power a new era of digital intelligence, decentralization, and data sovereignty.💡 In this episode:• How Solidus AITECH bridges Bitcoin’s decentralization with AI innovation• The role of the AITECH token in powering AI and HPC services• Paul Farhi’s insights on enterprise adoption of decentralized AI infrastructure• How staking and blockchain governance drive scalability and efficiency• The future of Bitcoin, AI, and high-performance computing convergence🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on AI development, decentralized infrastructure, and how Solidus AITECH is building the foundation for the next generation of intelligent blockchain ecosystems.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Solidus AITECH – Pioneering the world’s first AI utility token (AITECH) and decentralized computing network for governments, enterprises, and innovators.

Robin Singh, founder of Koinly, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin adoption has accelerated the need for smarter, automated crypto tax reporting solutions — and how Koinly is making compliance simple for users around the world.Koinly is a leading crypto tax software platform that helps investors and accountants accurately calculate, track, and report their Bitcoin and cryptocurrency taxes across multiple exchanges, wallets, and blockchains. By integrating with hundreds of platforms, Koinly automates complex tax calculations — turning what was once hours of manual tracking into just a few clicks.Robin shares his insights on the growing regulatory landscape for Bitcoin and DeFi taxation, the global challenges of tracking cross-chain transactions, and how automation and transparency are crucial for mainstream crypto adoption.💡 In this episode:• How Koinly simplifies crypto tax filing for Bitcoin and DeFi users• The challenges of global taxation in a multi-chain crypto ecosystem• Robin Singh’s perspective on compliance, automation, and privacy• Why accurate tax reporting supports broader Bitcoin adoption• How AI and blockchain data can transform future financial regulation🎧 A must-listen for every Bitcoin holder, trader, and DeFi investor seeking clarity and simplicity in managing crypto tax compliance across global jurisdictions.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Koinly – The automated crypto tax platform helping users worldwide manage Bitcoin, DeFi, and NFT tax reporting with accuracy and ease.

Luke Youngblood, co-founder of Lunar Labs, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s principles of decentralization and security are shaping the future of DeFi lending through Moonwell Artemis, a next-generation protocol built on Moonbeam and the Polkadot ecosystem.Lunar Labs is the development team behind Moonwell, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform designed for borrowing and lending digital assets using over-collateralized loan structures. Built for transparency, security, and community governance, Moonwell allows users to supply crypto assets, earn yield, and borrow against their collateral while earning liquidity rewards in return. The project’s flagship deployment, Moonwell Artemis, connects the Polkadot and Ethereum ecosystems via Moonbeam — creating a seamless, cross-chain DeFi experience.💡 In this episode:• How Moonwell Artemis enables over-collateralized lending in DeFi• The influence of Bitcoin’s secure and transparent model on DeFi design• Luke Youngblood’s vision for multi-chain lending protocols on Moonbeam• How liquidity mining and user rewards drive ecosystem growth• The future of decentralized credit and blockchain-based financial access🎧 A deep dive into Bitcoin’s role in DeFi innovation, cross-chain liquidity, and how Moonwell is advancing decentralized lending across the Polkadot and Ethereum networks.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Moonwell – The decentralized borrowing and lending protocol by Lunar Labs, enabling secure, over-collateralized loans and cross-chain liquidity on Moonbeam and Polkadot.

Tom Tirman, CEO and founder of IQ Labs and PARSIQ, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s trustless design and DeFi innovation are inspiring new utility frameworks for NFTs and digital assets through IQ Protocol.IQ Protocol is a decentralized money market that enables collateral-less renting of digital assets and on-chain subscriptions, allowing users to rent wrapped, expirable NFTs for their utility — such as in gaming, metaverse access, or DeFi participation — while asset holders earn passive yield without risk. Created by the team behind PARSIQ, IQ Protocol represents the next generation of DeFi infrastructure, blending Bitcoin’s ethos of ownership and accessibility with scalable, risk-minimized asset management tools.💡 In this episode:• How IQ Protocol enables collateral-free NFT and token rentals• The influence of Bitcoin’s decentralized architecture on DeFi design• Tom Tirman’s insights on the intersection of NFTs, utility, and yield generation• How blockchain subscription models unlock real-world and metaverse use cases• The evolution of on-chain liquidity, risk-free lending, and NFT monetization🎧 A forward-thinking conversation on Bitcoin-inspired decentralized finance, NFT utility frameworks, and how IQ Labs is redefining how users access, rent, and earn from digital assets in the Web3 economy.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: IQ Labs – The creators of IQ Protocol, a decentralized, collateral-less renting framework for NFTs and on-chain subscriptions built on Bitcoin’s principles of transparency and trust.

Khal Kazi, founder of LeoFinance, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin, DeFi, and Web3 innovation are creating real-world opportunities for financial freedom, community empowerment, and decentralized ownership.LeoFinance began its blockchain journey three years ago with the launch of LeoFinance.io, a tokenized social platform built to reward content creators and investors through a community-driven Web3 ecosystem. What started as a social finance hub has evolved into a broader suite of decentralized tools, applications, and investment opportunities, all built on the principles of Bitcoin’s open and borderless financial system.Khal shares how LeoFinance’s ecosystem empowers users to earn, invest, and engage with DeFi in ways that are transparent, sustainable, and life-changing — helping people across the world participate in the Web3 economy without intermediaries.💡 In this episode:• How LeoFinance bridges Bitcoin’s ethos with DeFi and Web3 usability• Khal Kazi’s vision for building tokenized social and financial communities• How decentralized applications create new income streams and opportunities• The power of Web3 in redefining ownership, collaboration, and value creation• Why Bitcoin remains the cornerstone of financial sovereignty and innovation🎧 An inspiring discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on Web3 evolution, DeFi accessibility, and how LeoFinance is helping users reclaim financial independence through blockchain technology.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: LeoFinance.io – The Web3 social and financial platform connecting users to DeFi, tokenized content creation, and community-driven investment opportunities.

Mark Lamb, CEO and co-founder of CoinFLEX, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and DeFi innovation are transforming stablecoins, yield generation, and the future of on-chain liquidity.A veteran in the crypto space, Mark discovered Bitcoin in 2012, became one of the largest OTC market makers, and later founded Coinfloor, the UK’s first Bitcoin exchange. In 2018, he launched CoinFLEX, the first deliverable crypto futures exchange, and later introduced flexUSD — the only stablecoin that automatically pays interest. Today, CoinFLEX processes billions in repo volumes and manages over half a billion in yield-generating products like flexUSD and AMM+.Mark explains how Bitcoin’s transparent financial framework inspired CoinFLEX’s mission to deliver sustainable, permissionless yield products while maintaining liquidity, stability, and composability across DeFi ecosystems.💡 In this episode:• How flexUSD differs from traditional stablecoins like USDT and USDC• The link between Bitcoin’s decentralization and DeFi yield innovation• Mark Lamb’s journey from Bitcoin OTC markets to global exchange founder• How interest-bearing stablecoins are reshaping liquidity and passive income• The role of AMMs and repo markets in powering DeFi’s next evolution🎧 A deep dive into Bitcoin’s influence on stablecoin design, DeFi liquidity solutions, and how CoinFLEX is leading the charge in creating yield-based digital assets.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: CoinFLEX – The first deliverable crypto futures exchange, offering flexUSD, the interest-bearing stablecoin redefining yield and stability in decentralized finance.

Piotr Barbachowski, founder and CEO of Lucrosus Capital, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are revolutionizing venture capital through decentralization, transparency, and community-driven investment models.Lucrosus Capital is a Decentralized Venture Capital (DeVC) platform that democratizes access to early-stage crypto investments, giving individuals the same opportunities traditionally reserved for institutional investors. Built on the principles of Bitcoin’s open financial system, Lucrosus Capital leverages blockchain governance, tokenization, and DeFi mechanisms to align investor interests and empower global participation in startup funding.💡 In this episode:• How decentralized venture capital (DeVC) expands access to early-stage investments• The connection between Bitcoin’s ethos and venture capital decentralization• Piotr Barbachowski’s insights on transparency, governance, and tokenized equity• How Lucrosus Capital is changing the way communities fund innovation• The future of investment DAOs and blockchain-based funding models🎧 A powerful discussion on Bitcoin’s role in transforming venture capital, DeFi-driven investment structures, and how Lucrosus Capital is leading the DeVC movement for a fairer, more inclusive financial future.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Lucrosus Capital – The Decentralized Venture Capital platform empowering global investors through blockchain transparency, tokenized access, and community governance.

Diego Di Tommaso, co-founder of OVR, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain innovation are merging with augmented reality (AR) to create immersive, decentralized experiences in the metaverse economy.OVR is a world-scale, open-source AR platform powered by Ethereum and now migrating to Polygon for scalability and reduced gas fees. The platform enables users with mobile devices or AR glasses to experience interactive, location-based augmented reality — unlocking a new digital layer of the physical world. With its Map2Earn model, OVR allows users to contribute to mapping the real world and earn crypto rewards, while supporting cross-metaverse assets and even digital fashion experiences. Diego explains how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles inspired OVR’s open ecosystem, where users control content, identity, and monetization.💡 In this episode:• How OVR is redefining augmented reality through blockchain technology• The connection between Bitcoin’s open model and decentralized AR platforms• Diego Di Tommaso’s insights on Polygon migration and Map2Earn innovation• The rise of cross-metaverse interoperability and NFT-driven digital fashion• The future of AR, metaverse assets, and crypto-powered real-world experiences🎧 A visionary discussion exploring Bitcoin’s influence on augmented reality, Web3 metaverse development, and how OVR is building the infrastructure for the next generation of immersive blockchain experiences.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: OVR – The open-source AR and metaverse platform powered by Ethereum and Polygon, enabling Map2Earn rewards, cross-metaverse assets, and real-world blockchain integration.