Podcast Episodes

Open Source, Cross-Chain Security & ZK Proofs | Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs

The blockchain world is undergoing a fundamental shift. What once seemed possible—scaling Web3 to internet size with a single chain—is now recognized as unrealistic. The future belongs to specialized…

Published on 6 hours ago

Tokenized Equities: Moving Wall Street On-Chain with Superstate Co-founder Jim Hiltner

Is Wall Street Ready to Be Tokenized? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Jim Hiltner, Co-founder of Superstate, to explore one of the most important questions in modern fin…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

AI, Deepfakes & Open Intelligence | Radha Dasari, Web3 Foundation

What happens when a computer science PhD specializing in AI pivots to blockchain technology? For Radha Dasari, Lead Technical Advocate at the Web3 Foundation, it was a journey fueled by a mission to …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Next-Level AI & Web3 Game Development | Dan Peng & Rick Johanson, Arbitrum Gaming Ventures

What happens when you combine addictive gameplay with blockchain technology? According to Rick Johanson and Dan Peng, Founding Partners at Arbitrum Gaming Ventures, the answer isn't simply "add a tok…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

AI Transparency: LayerLens & the Open Intelligence Stack | Archie Chaudhury

What happens when we can no longer trust the performance claims of AI model creators?

That’s the challenge driving LayerLens, an innovative platform bringing transparency and practical evaluation to t…

Published on 1 month ago

Marinade Labs: Solana Hackathon to Billion-Dollar Staking Platform | Michael Repetny, Co-Founder

What if staking could be seamless, secure and DeFi-friendly? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya talks with Michael Repetny, Co-founder and CEO of Marinade Finance, the largest staking pro…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Superform Building the Future of On-Chain Wealth Management | Vikram Arun, Co-founder

What’s stopping DeFi from going mainstream—and how can better UX, infrastructure, and automation unlock its full potential? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya talks with Vikram Arun, Co-f…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

DePINs, Crypto Rewards & AI Tooling | Jesse Adams, Co-founder of Uprock

How do you build a DePIN network with 2.7M+ devices, zero CAC, and data streams optimized for AI—without draining batteries or compromising user trust?

In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya sits d…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Web3 Domains | Tokenizing Digital Assets with D3’s Co-founder, Michael Ho

Ever wondered what happens to those domain names gathering digital dust in your GoDaddy account? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Michael Ho, Co-founder of D3, to explore…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Future of Crypto Wireless | Solana & Helium Mobile with Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs

What if you could rebuild telecom from the ground up—open, decentralized, and powered by crypto? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya chats with Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, the team behin…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago