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From quantum computing risks to Bitcoin on Cardano — and why crypto needs to chill.Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) for a deep dive into blockchain’s next era: post-quantum security, cross-chain collaboration, and the future of digital asset governance.Charles unpacks how quantum breakthroughs could challenge current cryptography, how Cardano plans to integrate Bitcoin, and what true decentralization means amid U.S. regulatory headwinds. He also explores the balance between innovation and realism — and why crypto’s biggest challenge now is learning to slow down and mature.• Bitcoin on Cardano — why it matters for DeFi• Quantum threats and the path to post-quantum blockchain• Governance, digital treasuries, and regulatory adaptation• The future of cross-chain infrastructure and real-world use• Why crypto needs patience to reach its full potentialA grounded, thought-provoking conversation with one of crypto’s most visionary founders.🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast💼 Guest: Charles Hoskinson – Founder, Cardano🔗 Learn more: @IOHK_Charles | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com💡 In this episode: 🎧

Eric Tan, Head of International Sales at Silk Development, joins the show to break down why Batumi — Georgia’s coastal gem — is quickly becoming the next frontier for crypto investors and global entrepreneurs.As the only Asian leading a multinational real estate sales force in the region, Eric shares his perspective on building cross-border investor networks, pioneering crypto-linked property offers, and turning Batumi into a hub where finance, lifestyle, and innovation converge.He also discusses Silk Development’s vision for sustainable luxury — combining international architecture with local character — and how the firm’s 20-year legacy continues to shape Georgia’s skyline.If you think you have what it takes to invest in Batumi, contact Eric directly:📧 eric.tan@silkdevelopment.com🐦 @alphalionbrah💻 Pre-sale offer: silktowers.com/btc⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Eric Tan’s Journey02:58 Why Batumi Is the Next Big Play for Investors06:11 Silk Development’s Global Vision and Strategy09:47 Real Estate Meets Crypto — The New Investment Model13:22 Why Georgia Is Emerging as a Financial Safe Haven17:03 Inside Silk Towers — Design, Lifestyle, and Legacy21:19 How to Participate and Secure Pre-Sale Offers24:55 The Future of Crypto-Linked Real Estate#Batumi #CryptoInvesting #RealEstate #Georgia #SilkDevelopmentSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto news:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE expands access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️► X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/► Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS► Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn News: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

In this episode, Open Game Protocol (OGP) co-founder and Zynga legend Justin Waldron joins Graham Stone and David Sencil to explain how his team is merging the best of Web2 and Web3 gaming.By letting developers integrate tokens in minutes instead of months, OGP is redefining game economies — aligning incentives between studios and players, creating shared value, and challenging app store monopolies. Waldron breaks down how open, composable token standards could make game economies interoperable across the entire industry.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Open Game Protocol03:04 Token Distribution and Game Ecosystems06:06 Game Developers and User Engagement08:47 Innovative Advertising in Gaming12:05 Real-World Applications and Success Stories15:14 Future of Game Tokens and Ecosystems18:13 Conclusion and Vision for Open Game Protocol21:30 Navigating Competition and Market Dynamics24:10 The Future of Game Tokens and Utility27:23 Creating Value for Developers and Players30:42 Disrupting the App Store Monopoly34:29 Building a Decentralized Distribution Network39:06 Scaling from Indie to AAA Games#OpenGameProtocol #Gaming #GameFi #Crypto #Web3 #TokensSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto news:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE expands access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️► X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom► X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/► Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS► Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/► LinkedIn News: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Ever been misled by glowing online restaurant reviews? 🍽️Gabriel Hattar, CEO of daGama, is building a fix — a platform that uses blockchain and AI to make online recommendations trustworthy again.By aligning incentives between users, businesses, and the platform itself, daGama creates verified, reputation-backed reviews that can’t be faked or manipulated.Join David Sencil as Gabriel breaks down how blockchain can restore authenticity to digital trust systems — from dining apps to e-commerce and beyond.• Why fake reviews dominate digital platforms• How daGama uses blockchain for transparency• AI-powered validation for real user feedback• Reward mechanisms that align honest behavior• The future of digital trust and reputation economies🎙️ Host: David Sencil💼 Guest: Gabriel Hattar — CEO, daGama📍 Recorded at: WebX Asia#daGama #blockchain #AI #reviews #trust #crypto💡 Highlights:

🧠 “We’re gonna start seeing strategic compute reserves — like digital oil,” says Dan Wang, CEO of Aethir, the decentralized cloud infrastructure powering the next wave of AI and Web3.Live from WebX, Dan joins Graham Stone and David Sencil to break down how compute is becoming the world’s next scarce resource — and how Aethir is building the network to democratize it.• Strategic compute reserves — the “digital oil” of the 2030s• How gaming is driving mainstream crypto adoption• Aethir’s enterprise-first model for reliability & scalability• Tokenomics that reward participation, not speculation• Why AI and Web3 need each other to grow• Bridging Web2 infrastructure with decentralized innovation• How Aethir plans to open access for startups & small businesses00:00 – The Rise of Strategic Compute Reserves02:35 – Gaming’s Influence on Crypto Adoption05:43 – Introducing Aethir: A Decentralized Compute Network11:03 – Enterprise-Only Model: Ensuring Reliability14:01 – Tokenomics: Incentivizing Participation18:41 – Demand-Driven Growth in AI Compute Services20:04 – Web2 vs. Web3: Bridging the Gap24:38 – Targeting Small Businesses and Startups29:10 – Global Demand and Supply Dynamics36:18 – Democratizing Access to Compute Resources🎙️ Host(s): Graham Stone & David Sencil💼 Guest: Dan Wang — CEO, Aethir Cloud📍 Recorded at: WebX Asia#AI #Web3 #Aethir #DigitalOil #Compute #Crypto💡 Highlights:⏱️ Timestamps:

What if trading felt like the Olympics — not the stock market? 🏟️In this high-energy episode, Graham Stone (@_graminitha1) unpacks how WhiteBIT (@WhiteBIT) turned the Barcelona stadium into the stage for a first-of-its-kind experiment: the Crypto Olympics — where traders competed live, in front of a crowd, using real money and real strategies.From concept to execution, the WhiteBIT team set out to prove that crypto trading can be as thrilling as any sport, with instant stakes, emotional highs, and a roaring audience.• How WhiteBIT reimagined crypto trading as a live spectator event• Behind the scenes of the Barcelona Crypto Olympics 🏅• The challenges of running real trades on a public stage — no demos, no edits• The future of experiential crypto marketing and community building• Why emotion and competition could be key to mass crypto adoptionAn inside look at how one exchange turned trading into performance — and what that says about the next evolution of crypto engagement.🎙️ Host: Graham Stone – Bitcoin.com News Podcast💼 Guest: WhiteBIT Team📍 Location: TOKEN2049 Singapore, Marina Bay Sands Singapore🔗 Learn more: whitebit.com | @WhiteBIT | @_graminitha1 | bitcoin.com💡 In this episode:🎧

The fastest-growing Bitcoin app isn’t built on Bitcoin — it’s built on Solana.In this episode, Justin Wang (@dappiokeeper) joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to discuss how Zeus Network (@ZeusNetworkHQ) is bridging Bitcoin and Solana — and why this cross-chain future is attracting the next wave of Bitcoiners.Justin unpacks how Dappio Keeper, powered by Zeus Network, is enabling Bitcoin liquidity to flow across Solana’s high-speed infrastructure — unlocking DeFi use cases that Bitcoin alone can’t yet support. From staking and yield strategies to interoperability breakthroughs, this conversation reveals how developers are rethinking what “building on Bitcoin” really means.• How Dappio Keeper is becoming the fastest-growing Bitcoin app• Why it’s built on Solana — and what that means for scalability• The vision behind Zeus Network and Bitcoin–Solana interoperability• Cross-chain DeFi: bringing BTC liquidity into new ecosystems• Bitcoin’s evolving role beyond a store of value• The next frontier: yield, composability, and Bitcoin-native DeFiA must-watch for anyone following the Bitcoin–Solana convergence — and the builders turning theory into reality.🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast💼 Guest: Justin Wang – Founder, Dappio Keeper | Powered by Zeus Network🔗 Learn more: zeusnetwork.io | @dappiokeeper | @ZeusNetworkHQ | bitcoin.com💡 In this episode:🎧

From military discipline to decentralized innovation — George Lennox’s path to crypto is anything but ordinary.In this episode, George Lennox (@georgelennox_), builder at SideShift AI (@SideShiftAI), joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) and Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) live from WebX Asia (@WebX_Asia) to share how he found purpose in crypto after the Army Reserves — and why he believes SideShift’s swap model represents the future of seamless, trustless exchange.The conversation dives deep into user experience, regulatory navigation, and real-world crypto utility, as Lennox explains what it takes to build a platform that merges convenience and decentralization — without compromising on principles.• George Lennox’s journey from Army Reserves to crypto builder• The origin story and mission of SideShift AI• How swaps simplify user experience while staying true to DeFi values• Regulatory gray zones and how builders navigate them• Real-world crypto adoption: moving beyond speculation• Data insights: transaction volumes, user demographics, and engagement• The battle ahead: centralized vs decentralized exchangesA candid, grounded conversation on why crypto builders matter — and how SideShift AI is bridging the gap between the old and new worlds of finance.🎙️ Hosts: David Sencil & Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast💼 Guest: George Lennox – Builder, SideShift AI🔗 Learn more: sideshift.ai | @georgelennox_ | @SideShiftAI | bitcoin.com💡 In this episode:🎧

While the world rushes ahead, Japan is playing the long game — and it might just pay off. 🇯🇵In this episode, Levi Hinson from the WebX Asia speaker team joins hosts Graham Stone (@graminitha1) and Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) to unpack why Japan’s careful, regulated approach to crypto could actually be its biggest competitive advantage.From crypto ETFs and tax reform to the coming merger of TradFi and DeFi, Levi shares insider perspectives on how Japan is building sustainable growth in digital assets — not just hype. The discussion also dives into WebX Asia’s key panels and thought leaders, exploring how Japan is shaping the regional conversation around institutional crypto adoption and regulatory clarity.• Why Japan’s regulatory “slow lane” may be its smartest move• How clear tax rules could unlock institutional crypto adoption• The future of crypto ETFs in Japan 🇯🇵• Bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi)• WebX Asia insights: top panels and speakers shaping Japan’s crypto narrative• Why Japan could become Asia’s most trusted crypto hubA sharp look at how discipline, regulation, and innovation are intersecting to make Japan one of crypto’s most quietly powerful players.🎙️ Hosts: Graham Stone & Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast💼 Guest: Levi Hinson – WebX Asia Speaker Team🔗 Learn more: webx.asia | @graminitha1 | @FrederickMunawa | bitcoin.com💡 In this episode:🎧

Bitcoin isn’t just digital gold anymore — it’s becoming programmable money.In this episode, Callan Sarre (@saprophetik) from Threshold Network (@theTNetwork) joins hosts Graham Stone (@graminitha1) and Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) to explore how tBTC is unlocking Bitcoin’s potential across DeFi ecosystems — from Ethereum to Sui to Solana.Threshold Network is bridging Bitcoin into a multi-chain future, allowing BTC holders to lend, trade, and earn yield — all while staying permissionless and decentralized. Callan dives deep into threshold cryptography, governance, and the institutional push that’s driving real-world Bitcoin adoption.This is a powerful look at how Bitcoin’s next era is unfolding — one where BTC is no longer idle, but actively powering decentralized finance.• What makes Threshold Network’s tBTC different from other Bitcoin wrappers• How Bitcoin can now earn yield and collateralize DeFi positions• The cryptographic foundations enabling permissionless BTC bridging• Adoption metrics and user growth across Ethereum, Solana & Sui• How Threshold’s governance and business model ensure long-term resilience• Why institutions are preparing for Bitcoin’s on-chain futureA must-listen for anyone tracking Bitcoin’s evolution beyond HODLing — into the heart of the multi-chain DeFi economy.🎙️ Hosts: Graham Stone & Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast💼 Guest: Callan Sarre – Threshold Network🔗 Learn more: threshold.network | @saprophetik | @theTNetwork | bitcoin.com💡 In this episode:🎧