Bitcoin.com News Interviews

Hadil Es-Sbai, CEO, and Raymond van der Waal, Head of Marketing at Triall.io, join Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are powering a new era of trust, transparency, and efficiency in medical research and clinical trials.Triall.io is pioneering Web3 solutions for clinical research, creating a blockchain-integrated ecosystem that ensures tamper-resistant data integrity, secure collaboration, and interoperability across the global healthcare industry. By combining Bitcoin’s principles of immutability with real-world applications, Triall is transforming how vaccines and therapeutics are developed, tracked, and verified.💡 In this episode:• How Triall brings Web3 and blockchain innovation to clinical trials• The influence of Bitcoin’s trustless architecture on healthcare data security• How blockchain ensures transparency and tamper-proof research records• Insights from Hadil Es-Sbai and Raymond van der Waal on bridging blockchain and biotech• The future of decentralized data systems in healthcare and medical innovation🎧 A fascinating discussion connecting Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos with real-world healthcare innovation, showcasing how blockchain is revolutionizing clinical research and data integrity in the medical world.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Featured Partner: Triall.io – Bringing Web3 technology to medical research, ensuring data security, interoperability, and trust throughout global clinical trial ecosystems.

Alex (Kushti) Chepurnoy, co-founder and core developer of Ergo Platform, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s foundational principles continue to shape the future of smart contracts, DeFi, and blockchain efficiency.Ergo Platform is a next-generation blockchain protocol designed to provide secure, efficient, and scalable solutions for decentralized finance (DeFi). Built by developers with roots in Bitcoin and early blockchain research, Ergo combines Bitcoin’s proven UTXO model with advanced smart contract functionality — enabling a new era of privacy, sustainability, and accessibility in blockchain applications.💡 In this episode:• How Ergo builds upon Bitcoin’s UTXO model to power advanced DeFi• The balance between Bitcoin’s simplicity and smart contract flexibility• Alex Chepurnoy’s insights on blockchain scalability and economic sustainability• The evolution of decentralized finance and community-driven innovation• Why Ergo’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s vision for open, permissionless finance🎧 A deeply technical yet accessible discussion on Bitcoin-inspired blockchain design, smart contract innovation, and how Ergo is pioneering a more efficient and equitable decentralized future.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Matt Larby, founder and CEO of Realm, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin, NFTs, and blockchain technology are powering the next evolution of the metaverse — a new frontier where creativity, ownership, and digital identity converge.Realm is a metaverse platform that enables creators and players to design immersive virtual worlds, integrate NFTs, and build personalized experiences on the blockchain. Matt shares how Bitcoin’s decentralization principles inspired Realm’s mission to create an open, user-owned metaverse that empowers communities and redefines how people interact, trade, and express themselves online.💡 In this episode:• How Realm blends NFTs, gaming, and blockchain to build the metaverse• The influence of Bitcoin’s open architecture on virtual world economies• Matt Larby’s insights on digital ownership, creativity, and Web3 innovation• The future of play-to-earn, metaverse interoperability, and decentralized identity• How Bitcoin and blockchain are transforming the future of virtual social economies🎧 A fascinating look into Bitcoin’s role in metaverse development, NFT adoption, and how decentralized virtual worlds are reshaping the internet as we know it.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Jean Auditor, Head of Communications at Etherlite, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and next-generation blockchain technology are pushing the boundaries of scalability, speed, and real-world usability for decentralized applications.Etherlite is a fast, low-cost, and energy-efficient blockchain network built for smart contracts and DeFi applications. Jean explains how Etherlite enhances transaction efficiency while maintaining decentralization — drawing inspiration from Bitcoin’s trustless architecture and Ethereum’s flexibility to create a seamless Web3 ecosystem for developers and enterprises.💡 In this episode:• How Etherlite improves blockchain scalability and transaction performance• The influence of Bitcoin’s security and decentralization on Etherlite’s design• Jean Auditor’s insights on DeFi, smart contracts, and network interoperability• The role of fast, efficient blockchains in mass crypto adoption• How Etherlite aims to connect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader Web3 economy🎧 A forward-thinking discussion on Bitcoin’s impact on blockchain evolution, smart contract innovation, and the next generation of scalable decentralized networks.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other top digital assets securely and globally.🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Alex Mascioli, co-founder of Trade The Chain, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain data are transforming market analysis, trading strategies, and real-time crypto intelligence for investors worldwide.Trade The Chain is a global crypto sentiment and analytics platform that leverages social data, news, and blockchain insights to help traders make smarter, faster decisions. Alex shares how Bitcoin’s transparent blockchain data inspired the creation of tools that bring clarity and accessibility to an increasingly complex digital asset market — empowering both institutional and retail investors.💡 In this episode:• How real-time sentiment data helps traders navigate Bitcoin and crypto markets• The growing role of analytics and AI in decentralized finance• Alex Mascioli’s insights on Bitcoin market cycles and investor psychology• How blockchain transparency creates smarter, fairer trading ecosystems• The future of predictive analytics and crypto intelligence in Web3 finance🎧 A data-driven discussion on Bitcoin market sentiment, crypto analytics, and how blockchain-powered intelligence is shaping the next generation of trading.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets securely and globally.🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of Stellar.org (the Stellar Development Foundation), joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are driving financial inclusion, cross-border payments, and the global shift toward open, decentralized systems.Stellar is a blockchain-based payment network built to connect banks, payment systems, and individuals, enabling fast, low-cost transfers across the world. Denelle shares how Bitcoin’s pioneering innovation laid the groundwork for Stellar’s mission — using blockchain to make money more accessible, transparent, and equitable for everyone, especially the unbanked and underbanked.💡 In this episode:• How Stellar is transforming global payments with blockchain• The connection between Bitcoin’s decentralization ethos and financial inclusion• Denelle Dixon’s vision for bridging traditional and digital economies• The future of cross-border crypto payments and interoperability• Why blockchain transparency is essential for global economic growth🎧 A powerful conversation on Bitcoin’s influence on blockchain finance, Stellar’s real-world impact, and the technologies shaping the next era of open, borderless money.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and other leading digital assets securely and globally.🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Joe Jewson, co-founder of BitcoinVend, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and blockchain technology are transforming global payments, peer-to-peer transactions, and the digital commerce ecosystem.BitcoinVend is an all-in-one crypto payment and marketplace app that enables users to buy, sell, and trade goods and services using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Joe shares how BitcoinVend’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s original vision — empowering individuals to transact freely, securely, and globally without intermediaries.💡 In this episode:• How BitcoinVend is simplifying Bitcoin payments for everyday users• The future of peer-to-peer commerce powered by blockchain• Joe Jewson’s insights on crypto adoption and financial inclusion• How Bitcoin drives innovation in global trade and micro-economies• The intersection of fintech, crypto payments, and decentralized marketplaces🎧 A practical and forward-thinking discussion on Bitcoin payments, blockchain commerce, and how technology is reshaping digital peer-to-peer economies worldwide.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Michael Rosmer, co-founder of DEFIYIELD, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin’s trustless foundations are inspiring a new era of DeFi security, transparency, and investor protection.DEFIYIELD is a revolutionary platform that combines advanced analytics, multi-chain portfolio management, and the world’s first DeFi audit database — featuring over 1,100 project audits. Michael shares how DEFIYIELD is making decentralized finance safer and more accessible by empowering users to track, audit, and manage all their DeFi assets from one unified, cross-chain dashboard.💡 In this episode:• How DEFIYIELD enhances safety and transparency across DeFi ecosystems• The connection between Bitcoin’s security principles and DeFi auditing• How the world’s largest audit database protects investors from risk• Michael Rosmer’s vision for bridging usability, security, and decentralization• The future of cross-chain dashboards and multi-network DeFi management🎧 A must-listen episode on Bitcoin-inspired transparency, DeFi innovation, and how platforms like DEFIYIELD are redefining safety in the decentralized financial landscape.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: DEFIYIELD – The leading platform for DeFi security, auditing, and portfolio management, featuring the world’s first DeFi audit database and a powerful cross-chain dashboard for seamless user control.

Jaskanwar Singh, co-founder and CEO of UnoRe, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss how Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) are transforming the global insurance industry through transparency, tokenization, and blockchain-powered innovation.UnoRe is the world’s first decentralized reinsurance platform, empowering users to invest in and trade risk while ensuring security and efficiency across DeFi protocols. Jaskanwar shares how UnoRe’s mission aligns with Bitcoin’s principles of decentralization and financial sovereignty, creating a trustless, permissionless model for the insurance markets of the future.💡 In this episode:• How UnoRe leverages blockchain to reinvent traditional reinsurance• Why Bitcoin’s decentralization model inspires DeFi risk management• The role of transparency and smart contracts in decentralized insurance• Jaskanwar Singh’s vision for scalable and inclusive financial protection• The evolution of DeFi security, liquidity, and real-world use cases🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on decentralized insurance, DeFi innovation, and the future of blockchain-based risk management.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Bitcoin.com Exchange – Trade Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, and top digital assets securely and globally.🔗 https://exchange.bitcoin.com

Alex Shipp, Head of Business Development at Offshift, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Bitcoin’s ethos of privacy and decentralization is evolving through PriFi — Private Decentralized Finance.Offshift is pioneering a new frontier in blockchain with PriFi, the world’s first platform for fully private, on-chain financial applications. Through Offshift’s unique XFT token, users can seamlessly shift between private synthetic assets and the open crypto economy — all without slippage, excessive collateral, or liquidation risk. Alex shares how Bitcoin’s foundational values of sovereignty and anonymity continue to shape the movement toward privacy-preserving DeFi systems.💡 In this episode:• How Offshift enables private, on-chain financial transactions• Why privacy is the next evolution of Bitcoin and decentralized finance• The mechanics behind XFT and zero-slippage synthetic asset creation• Alex Shipp’s vision for a transparent yet private blockchain ecosystem• How PriFi complements Bitcoin’s mission of user sovereignty and freedom🎧 A groundbreaking discussion on Bitcoin’s influence on PriFi, privacy innovation in blockchain, and the technologies driving the next wave of secure, decentralized finance.🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews🔗 Bitcoin.com💼 Episode Partner: Offshift – Pioneering PriFi (Private Decentralized Finance) with a fully private, on-chain platform for synthetic assets and secure financial applications powered by the XFT token.