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Join us as we dive into the journey of Robert, a former physicist, mathematician, and Air Force veteran turned crypto pioneer. From working on military projects to embracing Bitcoin during his time in Afghanistan, Robert’s path into the world of digital assets is both fascinating and unconventional.

In this episode, Robert shares his perspective on the dominance of the US dollar, why he believes stablecoins will play a significant role in its future, and his journey into the world of privacy-focused blockchain technology.

We also explore his work with Horizon Labs and ZK technology, its groundbreaking implications for privacy, and how AI and crypto could intersect to reshape the industry.

Robert gives valuable insights for founders and investors on surviving the brutal cycles of the crypto market, building in accelerating ecosystems, and the importance of privacy in the digital age.

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In this episode, Matt shares the incredible story of how he built YesNoError, an AI and crypto-powered platform, in just 24 hours—and raised over $150M in volume on its first day! 🚀

A self-taught entrepreneur, Matt skipped the traditional college route and went straight to Silicon Valley, where he connected with giants like Sam Altman and Brian Armstrong. His unconventional path didn’t stop him from launching successful companies and making waves in the AI, crypto, and Web3 spaces.

YesNoError has already audited over 10,000 research papers, uncovering 100+ errors, and has gained over 9,000 users on day one. With plans to process 1 million papers, the platform is creating a huge impact in the scientific research community.

If you’re fascinated by the future of AI, crypto, and scientific validation, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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Jacob, CEO & Co-Founder of Sonar, talks about his journey from traditional finance to launching a platform that's revolutionizing the DeFi space.

From building a community after seeing scams to developing AI-powered tools that unify CeFi & DeFi, Sonar is making crypto safer and smarter for users.

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We caught up with Chris Yin, the mastermind behind Plume Network, to talk about making tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) actually easy. From turning Pokémon cards and real estate into tradable assets to creating new ways to speculate and build on-chain, Plume is breaking all the rules.

Chris spills on why being in New York is clutch for crypto founders, how Plume Arc and Nexus are helping builders plug into their ecosystem, and what’s next with their token launch and mainnet. Plus, his advice for founders raising money and going all-in.

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We sat down with Jansen Teng, Co-Founder of Virtuals Protocol, to explore how his team is building a digital country powered by autonomous AI agents!

Jansen breaks down how Virtuals Protocol evolved from a simple idea to a groundbreaking platform by leveraging AI agents that can autonomously set goals, control crypto wallets, and influence both humans and other agents. From tokenized influencers to self-organizing virtual economies, these agents are creating a new era of decentralized digital societies.

Curious about the future of AI, Web3, and gaming? This episode is packed with insights you can’t miss!

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What happens when an experienced sales leader turns his frustration with revenue planning into a SaaS startup?

In this episode, Adam, CEO of Territories.ai, shares how he went from a secure insurance career to launching a company that’s solving one of the toughest challenges in startups. Learn how he took an 80% pay cut, embraced risk, and used AI to create smarter revenue plans while balancing life as an entrepreneur.

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What does it mean to decentralize talent data? How are builder scores and brain data reshaping hiring, airdrops, and tokenomics?

In this episode, Pedro Oliveira shares how Talent Protocol is revolutionizing talent sourcing in Web3, from launching the Builder Score to embracing transparency and AI-driven tools.

Discover why Talent Protocol is challenging giants like LinkedIn and leading the way in decentralized talent innovation.


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In this episode of The ChainStories Podcast, we uncover the groundbreaking world of EigenLayer with Ishaan!

Discover how EigenLayer is reshaping blockchain infrastructure with its actively validated services (AVSs), unlocking new possibilities for scalability, privacy, and decentralization.

From using stablecoins to save small businesses to diving into cutting-edge tech like ZK proofs, Ishaan shares his unique journey through the blockchain world—from AVAX to Cosmos and now Ethereum.

💡 Want to understand how Web3 is evolving and why EigenLayer is at the forefront? This episode is for you.

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