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We take listeners inside The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of The Graph community and ecosystem. The Graph, known as the Google of blockchain, is a decentralized indexing protocol for organizing blockchain data.
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Welcome to this special edition of the GRTiQ Podcast as we kick off The Best of 2024. For the third year in a row, we’re taking a moment to look back at the incredible guests, conversations, and stories that made this year so memorable. Today’s episode, Part 2, features highlights from Episodes 176 to 200, bringing you some of the most inspiring and insightful moments from 2024.
Part 1 of The Best of 2024—featuring highlights from Episodes 151 to 175—was released last week.
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Welcome to this special edition of the GRTiQ Podcast as we kick off The Best of 2024. For the third year in a row, we’re taking a moment to look back at the incredible guests, conversations, and stories that made this year so memorable. Today’s episode, Part 1, features highlights from Episodes 151 to 175, bringing you some of the most inspiring and insightful moments from 2024.
Part 2 of The Best of 2024—featuring highlights from Episodes 176 to 200—releases next week
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Today I am speaking with Ram Kumar, Co-founder at OpenLedger, a platform building specialized AI models through decentralized data collection and attribution.
Born and raised in Chennai chen-NYE, India's thriving tech hub, Ram has been actively involved in the web3 space since 2017. Ram's journey from building web3 solutions for enterprises to founding OpenLedger was driven by his observation of data bottlenecks in AI development. His vision for specialized AI models that can power purposeful agents while ensuring fair attribution to data contributors showcases his commitment to making AI development more accessible and transparent.
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Today I am speaking with Lark Davis, an influential crypto content creator and the driving force behind the widely followed YouTube channel and newsletter, Wealth Mastery. Many listeners know Lark for his approachable and often humorous take on navigating the ever-changing landscape of crypto markets.
His journey into crypto began in 2017, sparked by a suggestion from his mother, and he quickly transitioned from a career in education to become one a well-known voice in the industry. Lark’s insights into market cycles, meme coins, and the future of decentralized finance have earned him a large, engaged audience. In our conversation, Lark shares stories from growing up in a small Appalachian town, moving to New Zealand, traveling the world, and how those experiences shaped his relentless drive. We dive deep into his thoughts on meme coins, the current market cycle, the role of community engagement, and the future of the crypto industry.
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Today I am speaking with Sean Robb, Technical Product Lead at Flow. Based out of St. Louis, Sean’s journey into Web3 started with his background in computer engineering, where he worked on flight control systems before moving into roles at CenturyLink and MasterCard. At Dapper Labs, he helped shape the Dapper Wallet during the NBA Top Shot craze, driving the evolution of consumer-facing applications in Web3.
Now at Flow, Sean is pushing the envelope in blockchain scalability and user experience, especially with recent upgrades like Crescendo and its EVM compatibility. We explore Sean’s unique perspective on Web3's consumer applications, digital scarcity, and the role of AI in decentralized ecosystems.
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Today I am speaking with Rebecca Liao, CEO and Co-founder at Saga. A Stanford economics graduate and Harvard Law alumna, Rebecca's remarkable journey spans from corporate law to presidential politics, serving as policy advisor for both the Biden and Clinton campaigns. Her entrepreneurial path includes co-founding Skuchain, which grew to $5 billion in annual volume providing short-term liquidity to small businesses, and early leadership at Globality, where she helped drive the company to unicorn status through AI and international procurement solutions.
At Saga, Rebecca is revolutionizing blockchain infrastructure for gaming and entertainment, creating automated solutions for developers while maintaining a steadfast focus on community building. A lifelong performer who began ballet at age three, she brings an artist's sensibility to technology leadership.
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Today I am speaking with Anna Kazlauskas, CEO and Co-founder at Vana. A builder at heart who discovered programming through graphing calculators, Anna's journey spans from mining cryptocurrency in MIT's dorm rooms to pioneering decentralized AI solutions. Her unique background combines computer science and economics, including work at the Federal Reserve, World Bank, and Cello, where she focused on making blockchain accessible on mobile devices.
At Vana, Anna is revolutionizing how users own and monetize their data in the AI era, drawing inspiration from her Filipino heritage and passion for creating global opportunities in tech. A testament to her innovative spirit, she built her first startup after automating document processing at the World Bank, and now leads Vana's mission to establish a new paradigm for data ownership in the age of artificial intelligence.
I started the conversation with Anna by talking about her upbringing in Montreal, Sweden, and Minnesota, and how her early curiosity led her to take apart appliances and read instruction manuals, shaping her systematic approach to understanding technology.
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Today I am speaking with Jeroen Develter, Chief Operating Officer at Persistence Labs. Jeroen’s journey into web3 spans traditional finance, consulting, and an entrepreneurial leap into the world of crypto and blockchain. Originally from Belgium, he built a global career that took him from working with major banks in Paris to founding a startup in Singapore. His diverse background provides a unique perspective on the emerging Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, a narrative that seems to grow more and more each day.
At Persistence Labs, Jeroen is working on pioneering solutions aimed at expanding the utility of Bitcoin through interoperable layer-two networks and innovative DeFi applications. During our conversation, Jeroen shares insights into his vision for a productive Bitcoin economy, the challenges of scaling Bitcoin's infrastructure, and why he believes Bitcoin DeFi could outpace Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem.
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Today I am speaking with Mark Beylin, an associate at Boost VC, an early stage venture capital firm with expertise in deep tech hardware and software. And as you will hear, Mark is no stranger to the world of web3 and blockchain - his journey includes founding roles and launching interesting tech, along with some amazing roles at Deloitte and ConsenSys.
Recently, Mark has gained significant attention for some thought-provoking blogs, including “The Token is the Product” and “The Hard Crypto Thesis,” which have challenged conventional views and started industry-wide discussions. During this interview, we explore both of these blogs and the arguments he is making. We’ll also unpack Mark’s professional experiences, his journey into web3, some of his entrepreneurial insights, his take on the evolving crypto industry, and the principles guiding his work at Boost VC.
I started the conversation with Mark by talking about his early years, growing up as the child of Russian immigrants in Canada, and how this background shaped his views on entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Today I am speaking with Julian Zawistowski, Director at Golem Foundation. Julian is a co-founder and longtime leader behind Golem, a project initiated to leverage collective computing power through decentralized networks.
Since entering the blockchain space in 2013, Julian has applied his economics and policy background to drive innovation and create decentralized infrastructure for public good. Growing up in Poland, Julian witnessed the country’s historic transition away from communism—a pivotal experience that sparked his fascination with economics and shaped his mission to drive decentralization.
During this interview, Julian discusses his journey from Golem Factory to the Golem Foundation, exploring the evolution of decentralized computing, the importance of public goods funding, and the future of web3. Julian also shares insights on Ethereum staking, the challenges of decentralized coordination, and his team’s use of The Graph.
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Today, I am speaking with Steve (Namwoong) Kim, Co-Founder at Four Pillars, a global blockchain research firm based in Seoul, South Korea. Four Pillars is influential throughout the blockchain space, known for its deep knowledge and research of key infrastructure and unique tech emerging in web3.
Steve’s academic background includes a degree in Economics from Penn State University, where he also pursued a minor in political philosophy. Steve’s passion for blockchain emerged from his interest in Austrian economics and the philosophical underpinnings of decentralization.
During this interview, Steve shares his incredible personal journey, beginning with his early life in South Korea. We then dive into his studies in the U.S., his pivot towards economics, and how some insight into financial hardship motivated him to explore blockchain technology. Steve’s reflections on the ideological and technological transformations within the crypto space provide unique insights into the intersection of economics and blockchain. We also discuss his vision for Four Pillars, the importance of interoperability in web3, his research on The Graph, and his experiences writing influential research that bridges Eastern and Western perspectives on blockchain development.
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Today I am speaking with Ben Huh, a pioneering entrepreneur, co-founder, and investor. Many listeners will know Ben as the visionary behind the massive success of Cheezburger, the internet sensation that transformed memes and user-generated content into a business powerhouse.
Ben’s career spans decades of innovation, from his early entrepreneurial efforts to his role as a thought leader in web3. He’s currently an integral part of Orange DAO, where he continues to champion tech, web3, crypto, and DAOs.
During this interview, we explore Ben’s remarkable journey—from growing up as the son of immigrants, his time at Northwestern University, the rise of Cheezburger, to his current work empowering the next generation of web3 entrepreneurs. I think you’ll find Ben’s insights into meme culture, decentralization, and entrepreneurship are second to none.
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Today I am speaking with Anne Ahola Ward, Co-founder and CEO of CircleClick Media, a digital marketing firm that focuses on growing startups and emerging tech companies. Anne’s background is a unique blend of startups, business, and cutting-edge technology, which has fueled her passion for innovation and problem-solving across various industries. Anne is also the author of The SEO Battlefield, a comprehensive guide to search marketing strategies.
During this interview, Anne shares her journey into tech and the startup world, beginning with her work as a developer during the dot-com boom. She reflects on her experience at Apple, where she fell in love with UI, UX, and SEO, and eventually led her to found CircleClick in 2009. Throughout our conversation, Anne discusses the evolution of SEO, how AI is reshaping the landscape, and her unique perspectives on the Wweb3 space, including her work with blockchain and DeFi projects. We also explore the future of privacy in marketing and Anne’s belief in the potential for mass adoption of web3 and crypto.
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Today I am speaking with Hyung-Kyu Choi, also known as "HQ," Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at DSRV, a well-known blockchain infrastructure provider based in South Korea. DSRV is known for offering a range of web3 infrastructure solutions, including its validator services, serving over 50 protocols, blockchain RPC service, and development support tools like Welldone Studio.
HQ shares his web3 journey, growing up in Seoul, South Korea, with a brief stint in Canada, and his research experiences at the university in the states. HQ talks about his childhood fascination with space that sparked an early interest in mechanical engineering, but his curiosity evolved toward computer science and programming, leading him to earn a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Seoul National University.
During the interview, HQ also discusses his experiences working on the Ethereum Virtual Machine and AI inference engines during his time at Samsung and Ground X, as well as his motivation to co-found DSRV to solve the blockchain infrastructure challenges that builders face. HQ also talks about DSRV’s involvement in The Graph ecosystem, starting with his participation in the Mission Control testnet and DSRV’s recent hosting of The Graph’s Sunrise Party in Seoul - sharing his perspective on the critical role The Graph plays in providing decentralized data infrastructure for web3.
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Today, I am speaking with Riad Wahby, Co-founder and CEO at Cubist, a company dedicated to enhancing security and simplifying key management for web3 developers and businesses. With a background that combines pioneering academic work in proof systems and cryptography, Riad brings a wealth of experience to his role at Cubist, where the team aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and user applications in web3.
During our interview, Riad shares his interesting journey from growing up in Iowa to pursuing advanced studies at MIT and Stanford, where he made some notable contributions to the field of cryptography. We also discuss his early interest in technology, his perspectives on how the industry has evolved, and his professional journey that culminated in co-founding Cubist. Along the way, Riad also shared insight on the evolution of AI, the importance of decentralization, and his vision for the future of web3.
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Today, I am speaking with Eshan Chordia, Co-Founder at Lumino AI, a company building decentralized AI solutions focused on making machine learning models more accessible and affordable. As you will hear, Eshan’s background is filled with a deep passion for tech and entrepreneurship. From his early interest in tech and video games to his experiences working in startups and at Protocol Labs, Eshan has unique perspectives on topics like AI, decentralization, and web3.
During this interview, Eshan shares his journey into tech and web3, his time at Protocol Labs working on Filecoin's cryptoeconomics team, and the origins behind Lumino AI. We explore the challenges and opportunities within the AI and web3 spaces, Eshan’s vision for decentralization, and why he believes that democratizing access to machine learning models is crucial for the future of tech. Eshan also provides insights into Lumino AI’s unique approach and a very thoughtful - maybe as thorough as you’ll hear - overview of how we should think about what the next big thing might be for AI.
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Today, I am speaking with Mark Smargon, Founder and CEO of Fuse, a leading web3 platform for business and finance. With a deep-rooted background in tech entrepreneurship that began at the age of 14, Mark has been a pioneering force in the crypto space, particularly in building payment solutions that merge the worlds of traditional finance and decentralization.
During this interview, Mark shares his incredible journey, starting with his early ventures in tech alongside his twin brother, to his time in the Israeli intelligence unit, which he says shaped his approach to leadership and management. We also explore Mark's insights on the evolution of payments, his views on the tech and crypto scene in Israel, and how Fuse is revolutionizing payment infrastructure by blending the best of centralized and decentralized finance. Along the way, Mark shares his thoughts on the role of The Graph in Fuse's ecosystem, why being a blockchain rather than just an app makes sense for Fuse, and his vision for the future of Web3.
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Today, I am speaking with José Betancourt, Founder and CEO of Virtual Labs, a cutting-edge platform focused on decentralizing data and improving user experiences in web3. José made the bold decision to drop out of Yale to pursue his entrepreneurial journey full-time, driven by a passion for creating real-world applications in the blockchain space.
During our conversation, José opens up about his path from Yale to becoming a founder, including the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped Virtual Labs. We discuss how he and his team continuously refined their ideas, leading to the development of several innovative products at Virtual Labs like the ZK State Channel and VDEX, the first omnichain perpDEX with no slippage and sustainable Bitcoin Yield, combining the best of decentralized and centralized exchanges with sub-millisecond finality, full self-custody, and full chain abstraction.
José also shares his insights on the challenges of user experience in blockchain, his vision for the future of web3, his perspective and use of The Graph, and why he believes real-world applications will drive the next wave of adoption.
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Today I am speaking with Max Scruffur, Head of Research at WWVentures, a venture capital firm with a unique focus on social capital and Web3 investments. Max has a diverse background, having started as an entrepreneur with various side hustles in his youth, and later moving into the world of venture capital and crypto.
During this interview, Max shares his fascinating journey, beginning with his entrepreneurial spirit in high school, where he ran successful side businesses like hosting eSports events and even operating a Minecraft server. We dive into his early interest in crypto, including his role in early Bitcoin-to-fiat transactions back in 2010, and his interest in tokenomics, driven partly by his love for game theory. Max also offers insights into the future of web3, the intersection of AI and blockchain, and the unique approach WWVentures takes by leveraging social capital with influencers like Mr. Beast and athletes like Michael Bisping.
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Today I am speaking with Garvit Goel, Co-Founder at Electron Labs, a web3 solution focused on solving the final bottleneck in Ethereum's scaling roadmap using zero-knowledge proofs. Garvit has an interesting background, having grown up in New Delhi, India, and his early fascination with technology that led him to study chemical engineering before diving into the world of blockchain and crypto.
During this interview, Garvit shares his journey from New Delhi to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech space. We discuss his early interest in technology, his unique experiences working in traditional finance, and the insights he gained that eventually led him to the blockchain space. Garvit also talks about his first entrepreneurial venture, Fraction 0x, and some of the important lessons he learned from it. We then explore the origins of Electron Labs, the challenges and pivots they faced, and how they are innovating in the Ethereum ecosystem. Additionally, Garvit shares his perspectives on the importance of distribution, the role of zero-knowledge proofs in scaling Ethereum, his opinion on The Graph and web3 data, and his vision for the future of blockchain technology.
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Today I am speaking with Emily Lin, Developer Relations at Scroll, an innovative layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Scroll aims to provide a more efficient and scalable platform for Ethereum transactions, enabling greater adoption and usability.
During this interview, Emily shares her journey into the tech and web3 space. We first talk about Emily's background and then we discuss discovering her interest in computer science. She also shares her experiences working at various tech companies, including her time at Appian, some early entrepreneurial ventures, and how she got started at ConsenSys working on Linea and then her recent move to Scroll. We also explore the importance of L2s and Emily’s perspective for why The Graph is important to her work, both at Linea and now at Scroll, as a DevRel and the ecosystems she supports.
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Today I am speaking with Danny Zuckerman, Co-Founder at 3Box Labs, a web3 studio dedicated to advancing a more open, safe, and composable web3. As many of you may already know, 3Box Labs is also the team behind Ceramic Network, a decentralized data network for web3 applications.
During our interview, Danny shares his journey into web3, which was fueled by his fascination with how people connect and organize. We discuss his experiences from university, his time at Bain Consulting, what he learned from his role at the education startup Zearn, co-authoring an award-winning book with his mom, and the founding and origins of 3Box Labs and Ceramic Network. Danny has an amazing depth of mind and intelligently sheds light not only on business and entrepreneurship, but also web3 data, the future of the industry, and he also shares his views on The Graph and how it fits into the web3 data story.
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Today I am speaking with Aki Balogh, Co-Founder and CEO at DLC.Link, a platform that facilitates trust-minimized Bitcoin smart contracts and DeFi applications using Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs).
Aki is a brilliant entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge about web3, the Bitcoin community, and DeFi. In our conversation, Aki shares his early exposure to technology, his remarkable achievements as a young student, which led to an exciting role at Microsoft, where he had the opportunity to meet Bill Gates and visit his home. We also discuss Aki’s entrepreneurial journey, including the success of his first startup, MarketMuse, how DLC.Link is transforming DeFi, and some important discussion on the topic of decentralization.
We started the conversation by talking about Aki’s background and growing up the son of immigrants.
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Today I am speaking with Goncalo Sa, Co-founder & Security Researcher at ConsenSys Diligence, a comprehensive smart contract audit service that helps everyone from startups to enterprises launch and maintain their Ethereum blockchain applications. Goncalo is also a Co-founder at Creed, a collective of security professionals that work together to improve the security of the web3 ecosystem, and Technical Partner at Ethereal Ventures, a team of global investors who invest in crypto platforms and protocols.
Goncalo was a lot of fun to interview. As you will hear, he’s got a lot of positive energy and that unmistakable entrepreneurial drive. During our conversation, he talks about his upbringing in Portugal and Lisbon's emergence as a prominent web3 hub. We also talk about his entry into tech, the valuable lessons he's learned over the years, the amazing backstory for how he got started with ConsenSys, his passion for music, and a lot more!
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Today I am speaking with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, a pioneering developer of green data centers designed for batchable computing, utilizing wasted renewable energy. That’s a mouthful - Soluna is essentially using unused energy or wasted energy from renewable energy, like solar power, to power AI servers.
During our conversation, John shares his remarkable background, recounting his entry into the tech industry and sharing some fun anecdotes from his time at Intel during the era of Andy Grove. We then talk about the evolution of AI, discussing how Soluna (not to be confused with Solana) addresses energy challenges associated with AI and blockchain. John also shares a lot of insights into business, entrepreneurship, and his vision for the future of web3 and crypto.
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Today I’m speaking with Eliott Teissonniere, Co-Founder and CTO at Nodle, a web3 network that harnesses smartphones as nodes to establish a digital trust network for societal benefit. If you’ve wondered about web3’s potential to solve problems like authenticating real-world events or facilitating reliable reporting and social posts, this podcast is for you.
During our conversation, Eliott talks shares what Nodle is and how it works, including an overview of an exciting new app called Click. We also explore Eliott’s early fascination with technology, his journey into web3, and what he learned working as a blockchain consultant and as co-founder and CTO at Bitnation.
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Today I’m speaking with Emmi Aguilar, a member of the Graphtronauts and host of the GrapHER Podcast. The Graphtronauts represent one of the largest communities of Delegators and passionate contributors within The Graph ecosystem, and under Emmi's leadership, they've launched a new podcast spotlighting women in web3.
During our conversation, Emmi shares her inspiring journey—from overcoming challenges to pursue a technical education, to discovering blockchain technology and coding, and becoming a rising figure in The Graph community. Emmi also provides insights into the web3 community in Bolivia, her homeland, discusses the origins of her blockchain enthusiasm, reflects on her experiences hosting the GrapHER Podcast, and shares her vision for the future of The Graph.
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Today I'm speaking with Charlie Hu, Co-founder at Bitlayer, a pioneering Bitcoin Layer 2 solution based on the BitVM paradigm. Before launching Bitlayer, Charlie made significant contributions in other notable projects, such as Polkadot and Polygon.
I've been eager to interview Charlie for several compelling reasons. First, his insights into business, startups, web3 community, and the industry landscape are incredibly enlightening, as you'll soon discover. He’s incredibly sharp! Second, amidst the growing interest in the programmability of Bitcoin and the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions like Bitlayer, Charlie offers valuable insight and commentary. Lastly, Charlie provides fascinating perspectives on the evolution of web3 in Asia, which I found useful in understanding of this dynamic region.
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Today I'm speaking with John Paller, Founder and Steward at ETHDenver, and Founder of Opolis. I have been wanting to speak with John for a long time - and this interview did not disappoint.
In 2018, John launched ETHDenver, the world's largest and most influential gathering in the web3 industry. Yet, his contributions extend far beyond that event. John is also the visionary behind Opolis, a member-owned employment cooperative that is reshaping the traditional employer-employee relationship.
During our conversation, John shares insights into his pre-web3 career and the genesis of ETHDenver, offering valuable lessons from its growth. He then provides an inside look at Opolis, highlighting its role in empowering solopreneurs and independent workers. Throughout, John shares unique perspectives on values, reciprocity, business, and so much more!
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Today, I'm speaking with Raullen Chai, CEO and Co-founder of IoTeX and MachineFi. IoTeX is a decentralized blockchain platform tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to enhance the security, privacy, and efficiency of IoT device interactions and data exchange. MachineFi, an innovative concept introduced by IoTeX, merges decentralized finance (DeFi) with IoT devices, enabling machines to participate in financial activities and generate revenue.
As per usual, Raullen is another brilliant and insightful web3 founder with deep insight and strong conviction. In our conversation, he shares his educational background and professional journey, which includes notable stints at Google, Uber, and Oracle, before we discuss the inception of IoTeX and MachineFi. Along the way, we explore topics such as DePIN, its genesis, and Raullen's vision for the future of web3, as well as IoTeX's reliance on The Graph and its integration within DePIN.
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Today, I'm speaking with Dan French, a real estate expert who, working as CEO at ResProp, is at the forefront of exploring how blockchain and cryptocurrencies can revolutionize the future of real estate investment, purchase, and management.
During our conversation, Dan talks about his early interest in real estate, how he got started, the state of the market, and then we shift our attention to web3. Here Dan will explore some important themes as it relates to how web3 might be the technology that enables more people to participate in real estate investments and ownership.
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Today I’m speaking with Dr. James Hendler, the Director and professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a pioneer of the Semantic Web. For those in the tech and academic circles, Jim Hendler is a name synonymous with transformative changes in how we interact with and understand the web.
This is a truly enlightening conversation with Jim! He brings a rich tapestry of experiences, having worked at places like DARPA and on foundational projects that have shaped the internet and artificial intelligence as we know them today. During our conversation, Jim talks about his early interests in technology and growing up in New York, his extensive professional journey through the early days of AI and working on the Semantic Web with the likes of Tim Berners-Lee, and his insightful views on emerging technologies like web3.
Jim shines a light on a lot of aspects of technology development and application, reflecting on the evolution from early AI research to today’s state of the field. We’ll explore his significant contributions to the field, including his work on the Semantic Web, his time at DARPA, the early days of AI, and his thoughts on the future of the internet.
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On May 28, 2024, Semiotic Labs, a core developer team working on The Graph, released an exciting new white paper titled "The Graph as AI Infrastructure." This paper details the upcoming launch of two new AI services to be built on The Graph: the Inference Service and the Agent Service. The paper also explores what makes The Graph the best place to service the convergence of web3, blockchain data, and AI. In addition to all this, Semiotic Labs also announced a two-week public demo of their ChatGPT-like AI product called Agentc, which was built using The Graph.
To help us better understand the details of the white paper, understand these new AI services, and comprehend the implications for the future of The Graph, I've invited Anirudh Patel, or Ani, back onto the podcast. Ani’s been on the podcast several times now, but he’s back for this special release and will answer these questions and more!
Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to all the resources Ani and I discuss, as well as transcripts of our conversation!
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Today I’m speaking with Joe Vezzani, Co-founder and CEO at LunarCrush, a leading platform that leverages social media analytics to provide actionable insights for across many markets, including cryptocurrencies. I’m willing to bet every listener today has seen or interacted with LunarCrush.
This is a very insightful interview with Joe! He’s a seasoned entrepreneur with a compelling story to share. During our conversation, Joe discusses his roots in finance and technology, his early career experiences, and his entrepreneurial ventures leading to the creation of LunarCrush. Throughout our discussion, Joe will shed new light on things like the crypto market, social media, community, and digital marketing, analytics, and the evolving landscape of the industry.
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Today I’m speaking with Meina Zhou, Co-founder and CEO at Native, an innovative DeFi solution for web3, that combines bridges, assets, and pricing into one offering.
This interview with Meina was a lot of fun. She’s a brilliant entrepreneur with a fun story to tell. During our conversation, Meina discusses her upbringing in Shanghai, her transition to the United States for university, her successful career in consulting, and her entrepreneurial journey leading to the launch of Native. Throughout our discussion, Meina offers profound insights into DeFi, crypto, and the business landscape.
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Today I’m speaking with Kean Birch, Director of the Institute for Technoscience & Society and Professor in the Graduate Program in Science and Technology Studies at York University, Canada. In July 2024, I will take up the Ontario Research Chair in Science Policy.
Kean is an accomplished and thought-provoking scholar in many important topics, including personal data, innovation, and assetization. I invited him on the podcast to discuss his academic journey, research contributions, and perspectives on crypto and web3. Throughout our discussion, Kean shares his wealth of knowledge and provides thought-provoking insights into these evolving fields.
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This is a special release of the GRTiQ Podcast. On May 2, 2024, The Graph launched a new program called the Sunrise Upgrade Program. As part of the larger initiative called The Sunrise of Decentralized Data, the Sunrise Upgrade Program features a series of missions with the change for program participants to earn GRT - The Graph Foundation has allocated 4M GRT to the program!
To help us better understand what the program is and how it works, I’ve invited Marian Walter, Partnership Manager at Edge & Node, to join us to answer some questions and give direction on how you can join the program and start earning GRT today!
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Today I’m speaking with Shermin Voshmgir, the author of the best-selling book Token Economy and Founder of Token Kitchen. Shermin also founded the BlockchainHub Berlin and was the Director of the Research Institute for Cryptoeconomics at the Vienna University of Economics which she also co-founded.
In an effort to broaden the educational benefits of listening to this podcast, I invited Shermin on to discuss her background, her books, and her unique perspectives of the industry. During our discussion, we get to learn how Shermin first engaged with the Bitcoin and Ethereum communities in the early days, her early experiences going to work in the industry, and then we talk extensively about her book series the Token Economy - touching on important topics like DOAs, NFTs, and web3 infrastructure. Shermin has very strong opinions, informed by years of research and first-hand experience, about the roots of this industry, where the industry is heading, and the importance of getting it all correct.
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Today I’m speaking with Connor Howe, Founder at Enso Finance, a platform providing financial infrastructure for developers seeking to integrate DeFi interactions into their dapps. Enso equips developers with tools to execute and retrieve all relevant metadata of DeFi protocols, empowering them to create the next generation of financial applications.
Connor's journey into web3 began in the Bitcoin community in 2012, followed by Ethereum in 2016, providing him with invaluable insights into the industry's roots and evolution. In addition to talking about the origins of Enso, Connor shares his unique perspectives on the web2 versus web3 debate, the state and future of DeFi, and the key themes and innovations shaping the future of the industry.
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Today I’m speaking with Meher Roy, CTO and Co-Founder at Chorus One and show host at Epicenter.tv. The opportunity to meet and interview Meher was an incredible honor - as you’ll hear, he’s one of the most thoughtful and insightful people ever to be featured on this podcast.
Whether for his work on Epicenter or the amazing growth of Chorus One, Meher is justifiably recognized as a true thought leader in crypto. During this interview, we explore Meher's early education and career, his journey into crypto, and the origins of Chorus One and Epicenter. Throughout the conversation, Meher gives his perspective on a variety of topics, such as his thoughts on the future of validators, technology and vaccines, applying the Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger lens to the crypto industry, his vision for the future of the industry, and his experience as a validator supporting The Graph. I am also deeply humbled that Meher opens up about his leukemia diagnosis in 2021 and how it has influenced his life.
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Today I am speaking with Matthieu Di Mercurio, VP of Product and Strategy at StreamingFast. In a recent blog post released on April 15, 2024, Matthieu and his team, alongside collaborators Yaniv Tal from Geo and Sam Green from Semiotic, explored the intersection of The Graph, AI, and Geo.
In this special episode, I invited Mat to discuss the inspiration behind the blog post, the insights shared by the StreamingFast team, and why the convergence of AI and The Graph represents a tangible advancement rather than mere hype. As you're about to hear, Mat provides compelling arguments for the evolving platform nature of The Graph and its implications for the future of the protocol.
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Today I am speaking with Ariel Barmat, Vice President of Engineering at Edge & Node. Ari has been featured on the podcast before during Ep. 105 where he joined as a panelist to talk about The Graph’s move to Arbitrum.
I first asked Ari to come onto the podcast two years ago! At the time, I noticed that the depth and intellect behind Ari’s Forum and Discord posts were distinct - he’s a brilliant person.So I am thrilled to have this chance to interview Ari and to shine a light on his story. As you will hear, Ari’s got a unique understanding and experience with technology. He’s also an OG, having gone to work on The Graph in the early days.
During this interview, you will hear Ari’s journey into web3, his perspectives on the early days of Graph, his vision for the future of the protocol and what he’s most excited about, and so much more!
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Today I am speaking with Zubin Pratap, Software Engineer and Developer Relations Engineer at Chainlink Labs. Chainlink is renowned for pioneering how blockchains connect with the real world! Ever since launching the podcast, I have sought to have someone from the Chainlink community on, and I am very happy it was Zubin!
During our discussion, Zubin shares his remarkable journey, transitioning from a career in law to entrepreneurship, then making his way into tech, including a stint at Google, before joining Chainlink Labs. Along the way, Zubin offers valuable insights into his career and career management, developments at Chainlink, and his vision for the future of web3.
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Today I am speaking with Red Sheehan, Protocol Research Analyst at Messari. If you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, then you know that I have featured several other members of the Messari team on the podcast, including CEO and Founder Ryan Selkis, Engineer Manager, Vincent Wen, and Director of Research, Mihai Grigore.
During our conversation, Red talks about his journey into web3 and how he got started in the industry. We then talk about his research on protocols and explore many interesting themes related to protocols, networks, and the future of web3. Along the way, Red shares some amazing insights on cryptography, what’s happening in the Bitcoin community, and his perspectives and experience on The Graph.
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Today I'm speaking with Kirsten Pomales, Co-Founder of TalentLayer, an innovative open protocol and developer toolkit revolutionizing service marketplaces. Kirsten and the TalentLayer team have received a lot of attention in The Graph community recently because of what they’ve built and how it leverages The Graph.
During our conversation, Kirsten shares insights into her early passion for politics, including her experience working in the industry, and her journey into entrepreneurship. We then discuss her introduction to crypto and blockchain, some of her unique perspectives on entrepreneurship and blockchain, and the origin story of TalentLayer - including a discussion of how important The Graph is for TalentLayer and web3.
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Today I am speaking with Daniel Keyes, Co-founder and CEO at Pinax, one of the core dev teams working on The Graph. If you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, then you know that I interviewed Matthew Darwin from Pinax last year, but I am excited to welcome Daniel to the podcast and learn more about his background and the Pinax team.
During this interview, Daniel talks about his early career in broadcast journalism, following by a decade working in the banking industry. We then talk about how he discovered crypto, got started working full time in web3, and the origins or Pinax. Along the way, Daniel will share some of the initiatives the Pinax team is working, his vision for new data services at The Graph (including a discussion on Firehose and Substreams), and the recent blog post on EIP-4844 and blobs.
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Today I'm speaking with Baki Er, Co-founder of Clave, an innovative new wallet garnering attention for its novel approach to enhancing the user experience with crypto wallets. As you're about to discover, Clave aims to streamline wallet usage through features like account abstraction and biometric authentication.
During our conversation, Baki shares insights into his educational background in Turkey and his journey from being merely curious about web3 to becoming a prominent figure in his local community with the launch of DeFi Library. We then talk about the inception of Clave (at an online hackathon) and explore its vision for revolutionizing the future of wallets. Additionally, we discuss topics ranging from the evolving landscape of crypto in Turkey to entrepreneurship and Baki's forward-looking perspective on the future of web3.
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Today I'm speaking with Chris Were, CEO and Co-Founder of Verida, a team pioneering a new era of hyper-personalization, where user data is utilized privately and consensually to innovate products and services.
During our conversation, Chris shares insights into his early fascination with technology and coding, his entrepreneurial journey through several startups, and his immersion into the world of crypto. We also explore the origins of Verida and explore the distinction between private and public data in the context of web3. Additionally, Chris reflects on the lessons learned from entrepreneurship and discusses the evolving landscape of technology. We also touch upon the intersection of Verida and The Graph during Graph Hack in 2022.
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Today I'm speaking with Ayoola John, or "AJ" for short, the CEO and Co-Founder of Astronaut, an innovative AI assistant designed specifically for community managers. In addition to introducing this powerful AI tool for enhancing community engagement and insight, AJ brings a diverse professional background, having worked for multinational corporations in the energy sector and tech giants like Facebook and Coinbase.
During our conversation, AJ shares insights into his journey from growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, to pursuing education and career opportunities in the United States. We also explore AJ's entrepreneurial mindset, the main lesson he learned while working at Facebook, and his impactful role at Coinbase Wallet. Additionally, toward the end of the interview, we draw connections between AJ and a prior guest of the GRTiQ Podcast that long-time listeners of the GRTiQ Podcast are sure to enjoy!
And don't forget to check out the show notes for a special discount related to today’s guest, exclusively available for GRTiQ Podcast listeners!
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Today I am speaking with Pablo Carranza Velez, Principal Software Engineer at Edge & Node. Pablo previously joined the podcast in February 2023 for a panel discussion on The Graph's transition to Arbitrum One during Episode 105.
In this episode, we take a more in-depth look into Pablo's personal journey, tracing his educational pursuits and early fascination with the space industry. Pablo shares insights into his evolution as a developer, from learning to program to his eventual foray into startups. Our conversation then navigates towards Pablo's transition into the dynamic landscape of web3 and his role at Edge & Node.
We also talk about two significant initiatives Pablo has been working on. First, we discuss the highly successful L2 migration, which Pablo played a pivotal role in orchestrating. Second, we discuss Graph Horizon, an ambitious proposal from Edge & Node that Pablo has been instrumental in shaping. Recently, he authored a comprehensive Forum post detailing the proposal, providing The Graph community with a lot of important context.
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Today I am speaking with Juan Manuel Rodriguez Defago, Blockchain Developer at GraphOps. Long-time listeners of the GRTiQ Podcast may recall Juan's insightful conversation back in April 2021 for Episode 4, where he provided a glimpse into his personal background and journey into web3 and The Graph.
Since then, Juan has embarked on a new chapter of his journey by joining GraphOps, a core dev team dedicated to advancing The Graph ecosystem. There are myriad reasons why I was eager to reconnect with Juan. Not only is he widely regarded and actively engaged within The Graph community, but his transition to working on a core dev team presents a fascinating narrative worth exploring. Despite assuming different roles across various teams within The Graph ecosystem over the years, Juan has remained steadfastly committed to the protocol, a testament to his unwavering dedication.
In this interview, Juan shares anecdotes from the early days of The Graph, offering unique insights into his work at GraphOps and shedding light on pivotal initiatives such as Graph Horizon and New Era that are shaping the trajectory of the ecosystem.
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Today I am speaking with Rodrigo Coelho, Chief Spirit Officer at Edge & Node. This is Part 2 of our captivating two-part series, recorded at The House of Web3 in San Francisco, California, during The Graph's recent 3rd birthday celebration. For those interested, a video recording of this interview is available on The House of Web3’s YouTube channel. I extend my apologies for any audio issues; some sections of this interview may be challenging to hear.
For those well-versed in the history of The Graph ecosystem, Rodrigo requires no introduction. He holds the distinction of being the first hire made by Yaniv, Brandon, and Jannis when they launched The Graph. Since those early days, Rodrigo has played an important role in nurturing The Graph's ecosystem and growth.
In Part 2 of our conversation, Rodrigo takes us back in time. He shares anecdotes of serendipitous encounters, recounting the memorable meeting with Yaniv at a San Francisco co-working space before The Graph launched. Rodrigo's unique perspective as employee #1 provides valuable insights into The Graph's early days, shedding light on the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that laid the foundation for its incredible growth.
Just as I mentioned last week, I've eagerly anticipated this interview with Rodrigo, and I'd like to express my heartfelt appreciation for his time and I also thank the House of Web3 for providing the space and equipment necessary to record this interview.
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Today I am speaking with Rodrigo Coelho, Chief Spirit Officer at Edge & Node. This is Part 1 of an intriguing two-part series recorded at The House of Web3 in San Francisco, California, during The Graph’s recent 3rd birthday celebration. For those interested, a video recording of this interview is available on The House of Web3’s YouTube channel (link in show notes). I must also extend my apologies in advance for any audio issues, as certain parts of this interview may be challenging to hear.
For those well-versed in the history of The Graph ecosystem, Rodrigo requires no introduction. He holds the distinction of being the first hire made by Yaniv, Brandon, and Jannis when they launched The Graph. Since those early days, Rodrigo has played an important role in nurturing The Graph's ecosystem and growth.
In Part 1 of our conversation, Rodrigo talks about his background, sharing pivotal life experiences and challenges that have shaped his journey. These formative experiences ultimately guided him towards web3 and his current role at Edge & Node. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2, where Rodrigo reflects on memorable encounters, including the serendipitous meeting with Yaniv at a San Francisco co-working space before The Graph project's official launch. Rodrigo also shares insights into being the project's first employee, recounts the early days and pivotal moments that set the direction for The Graph's remarkable journey.
I've long anticipated recording an interview with Rodrigo, and I'd like to express my gratitude for his time and to the House of Web3 for providing the space and equipment necessary to record the interview.
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Today I am speaking with Uri Kolodny, Co-Founder at StarkWare, the pioneering team behind Starknet, a Layer 2 solution designed to tackle Ethereum's scalability challenges. Starknet is a Validity Rollup that offers boundless scalability while upholding Ethereum's security and decentralization principles.
It's important to note that Uri has been serving as StarkWare’s CEO, though he recently shared his decision to step down from this role, as mentioned in his public statement on social media and other platforms. I'd like to clarify that this interview with Uri was conducted prior to his announcement. During our conversation, Uri displayed remarkable kindness and thoughtfulness, and I extend my best wishes to him and his family during this time.
My motivation for this interview stems from the fact that, much like last week's conversation with Maarten Henseksns at Astar, Starknet is actively pursuing support on The Graph Network through the Chain Integration Process. Similar to Astar, support for Starknet is expected sometime soon!
This interview proved to be both insightful and enjoyable. Uri's brilliance shines through as we explore topics such as entrepreneurship, the significance of Layer 2 solutions, an in-depth understanding of Starknet and its distinctive features, and, of course, the eagerly anticipated integration with The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with Maarten Henskens, Head at the Astar Foundation, Japan’s leading blockchain, renowned for its robust support for EVM, Substrate, WebAssembly, and ink! environments, which collectively form a scalable, cross-layer, and cross-machine protocol.
Exciting news awaits as Astar has embarked on a journey using The Graph’s cutting-edge Chain Integration Process to seek integration with the network. The highly anticipated announcement of full support on The Graph is on the horizon. Astar is poised to become the second chain, following Optimism, to join The Graph via this innovative integration process, with more chains eagerly following suit.
During our conversation, Maarten will unveil his personal voyage into the realm of web3, which commenced with a career in primary education. We'll delve into his passions, including biking and wine, and discover his lifelong dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. Maarten will then introduce us to the vibrant Astar network and its thriving community, shedding light on what sets Astar apart and the compelling narrative behind their decision to seek support for their chain within The Graph Network.
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Episode 150: This episode is The Best from 2023 (Part 2), where we're featuring highlights from Episodes 123-148.
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Episode 149: This episode is The Best from 2023 (Part 1), where we're featuring highlights from Episodes 98-122.
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Today I am speaking with Zac Burns, Principal System Architect at Edge & Node, one of the core dev teams working on The Graph. Long-time listeners of this podcast will likely recognize Zac from a comprehensive interview we conducted during Episode 9 back in May 2021.
In this episode, we welcome Zac back for an fascinating conversation, with our focus squarely on Graph Horizon - an intriguing initiative outlined in The Graph's new roadmap, called New Era. While Graph Horizon has quietly made its way into community discussions, and Zac has made several presentations on the subject, today provides a special opportunity for us to take a closer look into Horizon's origins, its visionary purpose, and the far-reaching implications it holds for The Graph protocol and the many contributors within the ecosystem.
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Today I am speaking with Mujtaba Idrees, Blockchain Solutions Architect at Deutsche Telekom. As you may already know, Deutsche Telekom is a leading global telecommunications giant, connecting millions through mobile, fixed-network, internet, and ICT solutions, known through brands like T-Mobile and T-Systems.
Mujtaba is a key member of Deutsche Telekom's blockchain team, which recently ventured into the web3 space and launched an Indexer on The Graph. In this episode, we explore the intriguing journey of a telecommunications giant's interest in web3. Mujtaba shares insights into Deutsche Telekom's vision for web3 and provides valuable perspectives on how the team discovered and took on the role of Indexer within The Graph's ecosystem. During the conversation, we also delve into Mujtaba's educational and professional development, his passion for travel, what sparked his interest in web3, and much more!
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Today I am speaking with Anthony Zhang, a Community Manager at The Graph Foundation with a specific focus on nurturing and expanding The Graph's community in Asia. Anthony's journey into this role followed a working at StreamingFast, one of The Graph's core development teams.
In this interview, Anthony's enthusiasm for music takes center stage as we explore the intriguing possibilities of how web3 could potentially reshape the traditional music industry. We embark on a journey through Anthony's initial curiosity about web3, leading to his role at StreamingFast. Our conversation then shifts its focus to the dynamic landscape of Asia, unearthing captivating insights on crypto and web3 within this region.
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Today I am speaking with Slava, the Founder of Stake Machine, an Indexer at The Graph. Slava has been participating in The Graph since Mission Control, the initial testnet program that launched the network, and is well-known throughout the Indexer community.
During this interview, Slava talks about his background in web2, working as an entrepreneur, and how he became interested in web3. We then talk a lot about Slava’s first experiences working in web3, how he discovered The Graph, and how he went to work as an Indexer. Along the way, Slava provides some great insights into the early days and Mission Control, The Graph’s new roadmap (called New Era) and the Sunrise of Decentralized Data, how he works full-time in web3 and still manages to operate Stake Machine, and the incredibly useful Grafana dashboard Stake Machine maintains.
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Today I am speaking with Aniurdh “Ani” Patel, Senior Research Scientist at Semiotic Labs. Long-time listeners might recognize Ani from a previous appearance on our podcast, Ep. 106, where he, alongside his colleagues Sam and Tomasz, explored into the intriguing crossroads of AI, web3, and The Graph
I am delighted to welcome Ani back for a comprehensive interview, where we explore his professional and educational journey, including learning about Ani’s passion for travel. We then talk about web3 and crypto, tracing the path that led Ani to Semiotic Labs - as you’ll hear, Ani's entry into The Graph ecosystem shares a familiar thread, as he, like some other guests, made his introduction through Sandia Labs. Our conversation also weaves through many great insights into artificial intelligence and machine learning. Towards the interview's conclusion, Ani unveils an exciting development: Semiotic Labs is launching an innovative LLM product called AgentC.
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Today I am speaking with Michaela (Mickey) Negus, Engineering Manager at Edge & Node, a core dev team working on The Graph. Mickey is actively engaged with multiple teams within Edge & Node that are making a significant impact on The Graph protocol. Her role involves helping to tackle several complex challenges, such as introducing technical support within a decentralized ecosystem.
As you're about to discover, Mickey's journey into web3 is anything but conventional. Her path meanders through a fascinating series of experiences, including a foreign exchange trip to Russia, immersion in the Renaissance Fair, a stint in the emergency room in Albuquerque, and noteworthy work at Sandia Labs on several fascinating projects. We then explore her transition into the web3 space, as she talks about the insights and experiences that led her to join the dynamic team at Edge & Node.
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Today I am speaking with Tegan Kline, the new CEO and a Co-Founder at Edge & Node, a core dev team working on The Graph. Tegan's impressive career began on Wall Street working in investment banking, at such notable firms as Barclays and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. However, she left Wall Street in 2017 and went to work full-time in web3. Since then, she’s risen to become a thought leader in the industry and has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fortune, and CNBC.
If you're a dedicated listener, you may recall we did an in-depth interview with Tegan in Ep. 3, where she shared a lot about her personal background and professional experiences, her journey into web3, and the fascinating story of how she went to work on The Graph.
We’re fortunate to welcome Tegan back for another interview, just days after The Graph released a new R&D roadmap, aptly named the 'New Era.' During this interview, Tegan talks about her role as CEO at Edge & Node, the Sunrise of Decentralized Data initiative, the launch of New Era, artificial intelligence, the future of web3, and so much more!
Tegan also agreed to support a special AMA for this episode, so during this interview, you might hear a few listener questions. However, a lot more questions were asked than made it into this interview, so we encourage you to visit the show notes for a special ongoing AMA with Tegan, and we'll also be sharing these on our Twitter account, so be sure to follow.
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Today I am speaking with Esther Woo, a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO. Esther's journey serves as another shining example of what's possibilities in web3. She transitioned from a conventional job to immerse herself in the world of web3, joined The Graph community, and became an Graph Advocate and member of AdvocatesDAO. Along the way, she and her fiancé learned to code and successfully launched an app called CryptoPols.
During our interview, Esther shares insights into her personal background, highlighting her experience as the child of immigrants. We then talk about her how she became interested in web3, ignited by discussions with her fiancé, and how this newfound interest led her to The Graph. Esther provides valuable perspectives on the unique challenges and experiences of entering the role of Advocate and AdvocatesDAO member with a non-technical background. We also explore her remarkable journey of learning to code, culminating in the creation of CryptoPols, a resource that tracks both crypto legislation and the attitudes of members of Congress on crypto - an invaluable asset as we head into a critical election year in the US.
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Today I am speaking with Colson, a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO. Colson's name is likely familiar to many of you, as he has been an active and recognizable presence within The Graph community. He's made notable contributions, including representing The Graph at various events and hosting the Advocate's community call, Community Talk. Colson has also been actively engaged in The Graph and Advocates' Discord, where he notoriously offers assistance to newcomers in the community.
During our interview, Colson shares insights from his diverse background, which includes experiences in soccer and competitive gaming, followed by a career as a teacher. He elaborates on his journey into the world of crypto, how he discovered The Graph, and his journey of active involvement within the community. We then explore his evolution from a keen enthusiast of The Graph to his current role as a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO.
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Today I am speaking with Antoine "Chav" Chaveron, CEO and Co-founder of UNCX Network, a pioneering provider of DeFi services known for its innovative and automated token solutions.
During this interview, Antoine shares insights from his diverse background, which includes early experiences as a young entrepreneur selling scooter parts online, engaging work in 3D printing, and a stint working in behavioral analytics at a CRM firm within the pharmaceutical industry. We then explore his transition into the web3 space, the origin story of UNCX, and how UNCX leverages subgraphs and The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with Isaac Prada, the Director of Communications and Project Management at Radiant Capital. Radiant Capital is a pioneering DeFi solution, facilitating cross-chain lending and borrowing of assets, with the ambitious mission of becoming the first omnichain money market. Their vision is to allow users to deposit major assets on any major blockchain and borrow a variety of supported assets across multiple chains.
As you are about to hear, Issac has a fascinating background. During our interview, he takes us through his university years, where he not only competed in but also triumphed in an international competition that ultimately led him into the thrilling world of Formula 1. We discuss his transition from Formula 1 to Airbus, his foray into entrepreneurship, and his subsequent entry into the web3 space, culminating in his role at Radiant Capital. Throughout our conversation, Isaac shares valuable insights into system optimization, achieving life balance, the utilization of The Graph by Radiant Capital, and much more.
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Today I am speaking with Saihajpreet Singh, a Software Engineer at The Guild. For those familiar with The Graph ecosystem, The Guild is one of the core development teams actively engaged in building The Graph. In a previous episode, I had the privilege of hosting The Guild's CEO, Uri Goldshtein.
Today's interview marks a unique milestone for the GRTiQ Podcast, as Saihaj is the first guest currently pursuing his education at a university. As long-time listeners are aware, I'm always eager to explore what universities are teaching about blockchain and web3, and Saihaj offers an intriguing glimpse into this realm.
Throughout our conversation, Saihaj shares his personal journey into web3, his significant contributions to the GraphQL community, his transition to working at The Guild, and his insights into The Graph. Along the way, Saihaj enlightens us about the distinctions between GraphQL, Rust, and Solidity, his passion for and vision regarding NFTs, and his experiences at the recent GraphQL Conference in San Francisco, where The Graph made a strong presence.
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Today I am speaking with Thierry Bleau, Co-founder and COO at Playgrounds, a data solutions company leveraging The Graph to provide on-chain data infrastructures and services for data teams, analysts, and engineers. Long-time listeners of the podcast will remember that we featured Thierry’s colleague, Tachi, during Ep. 85.
Playgrounds recently released the Playgrounds API, a novel solution that’s aimed at streamlining the user experience with The Graph's decentralized network. I invited Thierry to come onto the podcast to talk about this release and to share more about what Playgrounds has been working on over the past year. During this interview, Thierry shares his journey into web3, why he left his job to go to work on Playgrounds, and so much more.
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Today I am speaking with Pedro Diogo, Senior Technical Program Manager at The Graph Foundation. Pedro has played a pivotal role within The Graph Foundation, collaborating closely with core developers and contributors to bring forth groundbreaking initiatives, including the MIPs program and the recent announcement of the new Chain Integration Process.
During our conversation, Pedro offers insights into his background, including an interesting discussion about his home country, Portugal, known for its reputation as one of the friendliest crypto and web3 nations. We then discuss Pedro's journey into the world of crypto, his early engagement with The Graph (as a user!), and his eventual transition into full-time web3 work at The Graph Foundation. At the end, Pedro shares details about recent ecosystem programs he's been involved in and outlines his visionary perspective on the future of The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with Ben Jones, Director at the Optimism Foundation and one of the visionary co-founders behind Optimism. Optimism is a rapidly emerging Layer 2 blockchain, purpose-built by Ethereum developers for Ethereum developers. Ben is a well-known figure in the space, recognized for his dynamic and engaging approach in hackathons and presentations.
During our conversation, Ben takes us on a journey through his background and the pivotal moments that led him into the world of web3. He then provides a captivating insight into the origins of Optimism, offering one of the most impressive explanations of what Layer 2 solutions are and how they function. Along the way, Ben shares his perspectives on entrepreneurship, the future of the industry, notable projects like Coinbase's BASE built on the OP stack, and the role of The Graph within the web3 ecosystem.
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Today I am speaking with Anton Gaev, Product Manager for L2s and The Graph at P2P. Notably, P2P stands as one of the largest Indexers at The Graph and is well-recognized as a staking service provider and validator within web3. For our long-time listeners, you may recall that I interviewed members of the P2P team back in Episode 10. Since then, P2P has continued to expand and introduce new service offerings to its platform.
Anton's depth of knowledge and thoughtfulness regarding web3 and The Graph is evident throughout our conversation. As a highly active participant in the Indexer community, he's a great representative of P2P within The Graph ecosystem. During our discussion, Anton shares his personal journey, a unique one among GRTiQ Podcast guests, with extensive exposure to crypto during his university years. He details his path to crypto, his transition into web3, joining P2P, and offers great insights into the future of Layer 2 solutions. Anton also provides an overview of his experiences working within The Graph ecosystem.
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Today I am speaking with Kevin Jones, Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node, a core development team actively contributing to The Graph. Although Kevin is a fresh addition to the Edge & Node team, his presence has already been felt significantly through his engagement in hackathons and leadership of key initiatives.
In this engaging conversation, Kevin unveils his captivating career journey. He takes us from his early studies in graphic design through a stint in retail, working in sales at Best Buy – a chapter that included an adventure living in Hawaii. We then explore his trajectory to becoming a well-regarded thought leader within the Ethereum ecosystem, a journey that included some time at the industry-leading NGINX.
Kevin also shares the pivotal moments when he encountered The Graph and made the transition to full-time work in web3. He provides insights into his role at Edge & Node and dives into some of the transformative initiatives he is driving. Throughout, Kevin offers valuable insights into open source projects, Scaffold-ETH, BuildersDAO – a new DAO within The Graph ecosystem – and the sources of his drive and determination.
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Today I am speaking with Marek Olszewski, CTO at cLabs, President at Valora, and one of the founders at Celo. As you're well aware, Celo is one of the most well-known blockchains in all of web3, with a commendable mission to foster prosperity accessible to all.
As you are about to hear, Marek is truly brilliant. We explore his decision to step away from his PhD work at MIT during its fifth year, opting instead to embark on his first entrepreneurial venture, Locu, which was subsequently acquired by GoDaddy. Additionally, Marek unveils the interesting origins behind the launch of Celo. Our discussion spans diverse topics including entrepreneurship, web3, The Graph, and a brief exploration of the recent developments surrounding Celo's proposal to become an L2.
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Today I am speaking with Matthew Darwin, Chief Infrastructure Officer and Co-Founder at Pinax, a new Core Dev team working to build The Graph. I suspect many of you will already know the Pinax team, they’re very active in Graph community events, on socials, and many recent in-person events. Their contributions have significantly positioned them as key players within the ecosystem, particularly in the development of indexing technologies such as Firehose and Substreams.
During this conversation, Matthew takes us through his personal journey into the world of web3. He shares his initial interest in technology, his substantial role at HP, and his eventual path to joining the team that established Pinax. We then delve into Pinax's vital role as a Core Dev team, exploring their focus and objectives within The Graph ecosystem. Matthew also offers his unique perspectives on The Graph and the web3 landscape.
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Today I am speaking with Marcus Rein from Edge & Node, one of the Core Dev teams actively involved in building The Graph. Marcus recently joined Edge & Node in the Developer Success and Relations role, a topic we extensively explore during this interview. Many of you may already be familiar with Marcus, as he has been an active and prominent figure in The Graph community for quite some time, consistently creating valuable content for the ecosystem.
As you will soon discover, Marcus brings a unique approach and perspective to his work. His background in physical health and fitness, coupled with a deep sense of humanity, greatly influences the way he approaches his role and connects with others in the community. Throughout the interview, Marcus shares insights from his early career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, self-teaching coding during nights and weekends, transitioning to web3 at Soulbound Labs, and eventually taking on his current position at Edge & Node.
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Today I am speaking with Jaime Herrero from Messari. Jaime recently worked on the on-chain data team at Messari, where he played a key role in building and deploying several Messari subgraphs on The Graph. Anyone working in web3 or crypto will already know Messari, and long-time listeners of the podcast will recall that I've hosted other members of the Messari team, including Ryan Selkis, Founder and CEO.
Beyond his work at Messari, Jaime has a unique and fascinating journey into the industry, with involvement in early projects that many crypto OGs will remember. During this interview, Jaime talks about those early experiences working in crypto, and then we explore his work building subgraphs and discussing the vital role of The Graph and subgraphs for web3. Additionally, Jaime shares his perspective on the future of web3, The Graph, and the recent release of Substreams-powered subgraphs.
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Today I am speaking with Alec Shaw, the new CEO at Tenderize, a leading liquid staking solution for web3 middleware. For long-time listeners of the podcast, you might recall that I previously interviewed Nico Vergauwen, the Founder of Tenderize, in Episode 87.
In the coming days, Tenderize plans to release V2 of their solution. So I invited Alec on to talk about V2 and what we can expect. During this episode, Alec shares his journey, starting from his college days when he began working on blockchain products and developed a keen interest in web3. We then talk about his transition to Tenderize and explore the upcoming release of V2 of their solution, which is expected to spark significant attention and discussions within The Graph ecosystem.
Throughout the interview, we devote ample time to discussing the features and potential impact of Tenderize V2. Additionally, I ask Alec to address some criticisms surrounding liquid staking and its implications for protocols and protocol economics.
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Today I am speaking with Alex Bourget, Co-Founder and CTO at StreamingFast, the core dev team behind the groundbreaking Substreams-powered subgraphs recently launched by The Graph. This innovative technology has the potential to redefine what's possible for The Graph and push the boundaries of indexing blockchain data.
In this special edition of the podcast, Alex joins us to discuss Substreams and Substreams-powered subgraphs its impact on The Graph's ecosystem. If you've been a long-time listener, you might remember Alex from his previous full-length interview in Ep. 42, where he shared insights into the origins of StreamingFast and their journey to becoming a core dev team at The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with Mable Jiang, Chief Revenue Officer at Find Satoshi Lab, a rapidly growing web3 product development studio renowned for its impressive lineup of dapps, including STEPN, one of the most widely used dapps in the Solana ecosystem. In addition to her pivotal role at Find Satoshi Lab, Mable has recently been announced as a new member of The Graph Council. The GRTiQ Podcast feels incredibly fortunate to introduce our listeners to Mable today, following our recent introduction to the other new Council member, Julien Genestoux.
During this interview, Mable takes us on a journey through her unique background, which encompasses degrees in Art History and Statistics. She shares her firsthand experience of when she first discovered crypto and her subsequent venture into the industry. Mable also reflects on her time at Multicoin, providing valuable insights into her professional trajectory.
We then dive into an in-depth discussion about The Graph, where Mable offers her perspective on the protocol and its significance. She shares her captivating insights into joining The Graph Council, shedding light on the responsibilities and opportunities that come with this role. Along the way, Mable provides us with remarkable insights into Asia's role in the industry and her vision for its future in that part of the world.
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Today I am speaking with Sebastian Burgel, Founder at HOPR. HOPR is not your average web3 project—it's a decentralized, incentivized mixnet that takes privacy to a whole new level. By obfuscating all metadata, including IP addresses, HOPR is creating “a private internet for everyone.” And as you will hear, Sebastian is another brilliant intellect building in web3 with an unwavering commitment to privacy.
During this interview, Sebastian talks about his fascinating background in microtechnology, recounting his journey from academia to becoming a trailblazing founder in the web3 space. We also talk about the 2017 ICO Craze, where Sebastian shares firsthand experiences that shaped his perspectives of the industry. He then takes us on a deep dive into the world of web3 privacy, unraveling the core aspects that HOPR addresses with remarkable innovation. You’ll also hear Sebastian offer thought-provoking insights on entrepreneurship, the web3 industry, decentralized apps, and his perspective on The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with Anna-Maria Calin, Senior Software Engineer at GraphOps, one of the Core Dev teams working at The Graph. Anna has become a familiar and respected voice within the community due to her consistent contributions to Indexer Office Hours, a weekly Discord meeting where members of the Indexer community gather to exchange knowledge and insights. Through her work at GraphOps, Anna has made many positive contributions to enhancing the Indexer experience at The Graph and plays an important role in onboarding future generations of Indexers.
During this interview, Anna shares many aspects of her background, including growing up in Romania and moving to the UK and eventually Canada. She also highlights some unique projects she undertook during her time at IBM when web2 was transitioning to a new technology called “the cloud.” Anna also talks about her early impressions of the crypto space and shares her decision to join GraphOps and go to work on The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with GJ Flannery. GJ is helping lead the growth of the MetricsDAO community, a DAO that connects web3 data analysts with blockchain projects and on-demand data insights and tooling. MetricsDAO is playing a vital role in onboarding data analysts into the world of web3 by creatively introducing DAO members to blockchain projects and data through bounties, challenges, and web3 tooling, including The Graph.
I wanted to speak with GJ to learn more about MetricsDAO, delve into the fascinating realm of blockchain data, and gain his perspective on where The Graph fits into this landscape. During this interview, GJ shares intriguing aspects of his background and his passion for literature. We also explore his captivating travel experiences and receive his scuba diving recommendations.
GJ provides us with an introduction to MetricsDAO, shedding light on its vibrant community and its mission. We dive into the role MetricsDAO plays in fostering connections between web3 data analysts and blockchain projects. GJ elaborates on the creative approaches employed by MetricsDAO, such as bounties, challenges, and web3 tooling, to cultivate a thriving ecosystem of data-driven insights - and we'll gain a deeper understanding of how The Graph contributes to this ever-evolving landscape.
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Today I am speaking with Julien Genestoux, Founder and CEO at Unlock Protocol, a blockchain-based access control protocol that empowers creators to monetize their content directly and enables users to manage subscriptions and earn rewards for sharing valuable content and applications. And, as you likely know, Julien was recently announced as a new Graph Council member.
During this interview, Julien shares his remarkable entrepreneurial background. We first talk about Julien’s time at university, where he launched his first successful business. Then Julien shares the incredible journey he had with his next business venture, Superfeeder, which he eventually sold to Medium. Then we talk about Julien’s newest venture, Unlock Protocol, along with a great conversation about how Unlock uses The Graph, how he became a council member, and his vision for the future of The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with Petko Pavlovski, Senior Software Engineer at GraphOps, a Core Dev team working on The Graph. As you will hear, Petko has been contributing to The Graph in various roles for a long time. In fact, I have been asking Petko for an interview for over a year and I am happy it finally came together.
During this interview, Petko talks about his background and growing up in Bulgaria, his career and how he got started in web3, his time working at Limechain (a name some of you OGs will remember) and Kraken, and then moving over and going to work at GraphOps. We talk about Petko’s passion for The Graph and the community, what he’s working on at GraphOps, and his vision for the future.
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Today I am speaking with Mihai Grigore, Head of Web3 Protocol Research at Messari. Mihai leads Messari’s Web3 protocol research team, covering infrastructure, base layers, and consumer apps.
If you’re a member of The Graph ecosystem, then you know Mihai and his team’s work. They publish a well-known research report on The Graph every quarter entitled The State of The Graph.
During this interview, Mihai talks about his professional background working in the banking and finance industries, his education in computer science and math, his move to Messari (including a fun explanation of how Messari got its name), and his incredible perspective on the entire web3 landscape. We then talk about a lot of The Graph and the observations he’s made by virtue of his research into the protocol.
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Today I am speaking with Liam Doyle, Founder of GRTDataHub, a well-known community resource for easy-to-interpret on-chain GRT data with multi-lingual education chatbots for web3 and The Graph ecosystem. If you’re on Twitter and have seen any ecosystem data related to The Graph, you’ve likely seen the work of GRTDataHub.
What’s incredible about Liam’s story is how a vibrant ecosystem has sprung up around his work. You’ll regularly see GRTDataHub translated into many languages and localized communities gathering around the content.
During this interview, Liam talks about his full-time work outside of crypto, how he found and got involved with The Graph via the Graphtronauts community, the origin story behind GRTDataHub and its community, and some exciting new features Liam is planning to release.
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Today I am speaking with Marissa Posner, Founder and CEO at ChainBrian, a no-code business intelligence tool that allows users to easily search and generate visualizations from blockchain data. You may have already met Marissa or the ChainBrain team at a recent hackathon or during The Graph’s Community Talk, when ChainBrain was highlighted.
During this interview, Marissa talks about her background, including time competing in fencing both at NYU and on the Israeli national team, going to work in web2 as a data scientist, launching ChainBrain and how it works (including its use of artificial intelligence), and how ChainBrain not only won some bounties from The Graph, but how it leverages subgraphs.
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Today I am speaking with Lauren Feld. Many of you may already know Lauren, she’s been an active contributor within the industry for many years, including the momentum behind her project, Collective Works.
During this interview, Lauren talks about her time working as a Blockchain Strategist consultant at Deliotte, an international consulting firm, and then moving to ConsenSys as a Venture Strategist, and then several incredible stops along the way before she launched Collective Works - Lauren’s venture that oversees the Women’s Collective and Indigo Collective.
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Today I am speaking with Elissa Shevinsky. Elissa is an accomplished business executive, entrepreneur, cybersecurity expert, and author. As you’re about to hear, Elissa’s story is quite incredible and I’m grateful to have had the chance to interview her.
During her career, she’s worked alongside many well-known leaders in technology and helped launch a list of projects. We talk about how some early encouragement from Paul Graham got her started as an entrepreneur, the early days of Bitcoin and Ethereum, a stint when she worked as a mentor at the Thiel Foundation, helping launch the open-source browser Brave, and her time as CTO at Cointelegraph – and that’s just a few of the highlights Elissa and I discuss. We end the interview talking about AI, a subject Elissa is spending a lot of time on right now, and her experience meeting the founders of The Graph and working as an advisor in the very early days of the protocol.
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Today I am speaking with Denham Preen, Co-Founder at Float Capital, a peer-to-peer asset protocol, that provides leveraged returns without over-collateralization or liquidations. Float has recently garnered attention in The Graph ecosystem due to the launch of something the team is calling “Subgraph Uncrashable,” a framework that generates helper functions in your GraphQL schema that makes common subgraph bugs impossible.
During this interview, Denham and I talk about his entry into crypto, the impressive web3 community emerging in South Africa and throughout the entire continent, the origins of Float and how it works, Subgraph Uncrashable, and the ways in which Float uses The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with Kyle LaRue, a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO. Since joining the Advocates program, Kyle launched a very popular Advocates newsletter, called Advocate Spotlight, and other educational content.
Kyle’s story will resonate with many listeners – he’s passionate about web3 and The Graph, but he has a career and has to pursue his web3 ambitions while being productive and attentive to his day job. During this interview, Kyle talks about what he does for work, how he became interested in crypto, the path he took to learning about The Graph, and then his journey into the community as an Advocates and DAO member.
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Today I am speaking with Lorena Fabris. Lorena is a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO, and she is also hard at work building and supporting the Spanish-speaking community of The Graph ecosystem with Graph Espanol.
In addition to her relentless contributions as a Graph Advocate, Lorena is a lawyer in her home country of Argentina and, most importantly, a mom. As with prior guests of the podcast, I am amazed at the time and effort Lorena contributes to The Graph and how she balances it with so many other obligations.
During our interview, Lorena talks about her career in law, how she learned about crypto and the impact it’s having in Argentina, how she first became interested in The Graph during the Curation program, and the work she’s doing as a Graph Advocate, member of AdvocatesDAO, and leading Graph Espanol.
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Today I am speaking with Chidubem Okeke. In addition to being a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO, Chidebum is behind the recent launch of Graph Central, an all-in-one resource for community members seeking the latest information about GIPs, grants, and events.
As you are about to hear, Chidubem is incredibly humble and kind. He is also another great example of why Graph Advocates and AdvocatesDAO are producing some of the most engaged and active members in The Graph ecosystem. Chidubem's story is another archetypal journey, with many common threads found in others' stories, for how regular people outside of crypto first hear about The Graph, enter the community, and then evolve into a high-impact contributor.
During this interview, we talk about Chidubem’s background in entrepreneurship and e-commerce, his home country of Nigeria, how he first became aware of The Graph, and then how he went from an apprehensive attendee of The Graph’s 1st birthday event in Lagos, to hosting the birthday event only one year later.
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Today I am speaking with Vincent Chee, a Web3 Full Stack Engineer working at Superfluid. Vincent and I first met after he presented during a Community Talk, and I immediately wanted to learn more about Superfluid and how the team uses The Graph. Superfluid is revolutionizing how payments in crypto can work and, as you’ll hear Vincent discuss, the ways we think about money.
During this interview, Vincent talks about his time at university, during which he studied computer science, his move into Web3 and smart contracts, how he got started in Web3, and went to work at Superfluid. Then Vincent takes time to explain why he feels The Graph is an important tool for devs building in Web3 and how Superfluid uses The Graph.
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Today I am speaking with two members of the DappLooker team, Abhay Singh and Vikash Choubey. You may have already heard about DappLooker, they continue to receive a lot of attention for their contributions both within The Graph and the broader Web3 community.
DappLooker started as a blockchain analytics solution that enables users to explore blockchain data and create charts and visualizations, all without needing to be technically oriented or knowing how to code. You’ve probably seen some of the charts and visualizations about The Graph that the DappLooker Twitter account consistently shares. In addition to providing these types of analytics, DappLooker recently launched an Indexer on The Graph.
During this interview, Abhay and Vikash talked about the origins of DappLooker, how it works, and how you can use it, and then we talk about when they became interested in The Graph and why they decided to join the community and launch an Indexer. Similar to other interviews we’ve had on the podcast, the DappLooker story begins with someone simply using The Graph to get started building in Web3, and then developing the conviction to go deeper and join the community to become a contributor.
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Today I am speaking with Facu Spagnaulo, Co-Founder at Mimic, an innovative DeFi solution that makes interacting with DeFi simpler and safer through automation, customization, and smart vaults. As you’ll hear, Facu is incredibly humble and soft-spoken, but he’s not only worked with some of the biggest projects in DeFi, and his contributions have made a long-lasting impact in the space.
During our conversation, Facu talks about his reluctant entry and calculated risk of moving into crypto, his time at OpenZeppelin, Aragon, and Balancer, and the lightbulb moment that started his entrepreneurial journey to starting Mimic. We also talk about when Facu first became aware of The Graph, where he shares his insights on the importance of The Graph along with how Mimic uses it.
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Today I am speaking with Darby, a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO. Darby is a well-known member of The Graph community – she’s very active on Discord and she’s supported The Graph at several notable events, including last year’s Graph Hack and, more recently, ETHDevner.
During this interview, Darby talks about going against her parent’s wishes and pursuing an education in philosophy, her initial trepidation about crypto and what eventually sparked her interest, and then we talk about her journey into Web3 and The Graph. We also talk about her experience contributing to Graph Advocates and AdvocatesDAO, along with what these experiences have taught her about The Graph community and the protocol.
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Today I am speaking with James Hall, Design Manager at Edge & Node. If you’ve ever visited The Graph website, then you’ve seen many of the contributions James and his team have made – from the smallest design elements, like the buttons on the site, all the way up to the design of the user experience and interface.
During this enlightening interview, James talks about his journey into Web3, Edge & Node, and The Graph. And if you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, then you will recognize many familiar storylines in James' story that are shared by prior guests, including a period of time when James met and worked alongside the founders and other early community members of The Graph at MuleSoft.
As you will hear, James has a well-thought-out and deep conviction for the utility of The Graph, the Web3 ethos, along with the design of The Graph protocol and its incentives structure. We also talk about his move from aspiring architect to UX designer working in tech, his initial reluctance of crypto, and then his move to Edge & Node. And toward the end of the interview, James will introduce you to an analogy he uses to explain how The Graph works - and it's a new one that I'm sure you'll find helpful!
Show Notes
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This is a special edition of the GRTiQ Podcast. As a result of all the hype and conversation surrounding artificial intelligence, AI and crypto, and things like ChatGPT, I’m speaking with three members of the Semiotic Labs team – Anirudh Patel, Sam Green, and Tomasz Kornuta. Semiotic Labs is a Core Dev team working on The Graph, and they bring deep expertise and experience in artificial intelligence. I doubt there is a more distinguished team working on AI in crypto.
If you’ve listened to the podcast before, then you know I’ve already featured two members of the Semiotic Labs team before – Sam Green, Co-founder and CTO and Ahmet Ozcan, Co-Founder and CEO.
During this incredible episode, Ani, Sam, and Tomasz explore what artificial intelligence is, the origins of the discipline, and the epic rise of ChatGPT and how it works. Then we shift our focus to talk about artificial intelligence and crypto, including an in-depth discussion of all the recent hype, and some legitimate examples of how AI is being used in the space, and then we explore how the team at Semiotic Labs is implementing AI at The Graph, including how they plan to do so in the future, including a fascinating description of how tools like ChatGPT, Geo, and The Graph could revolutionize the industry.
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Today I’m doing a deep dive into the recent news regarding The Graph Network moving to Arbitrum. If you’re a regular listener of the podcast, then you know that last week we featured an interview with A.J. Warner, Chief Strategy Officer at Offchain Labs, the team behind Arbitrum. During that interview, A.J. not only shared his journey into Web3, but he also provided a nice introduction to Arbitrum and the community.
This week, we’re going to go a level deeper by exploring everything you need to know about The Graph’s move to L2 and how it will impact The Graph Network. I’m fortunate to be joined by a panel of guests who can provide an inside glimpse into the process of scaling on Arbitrum, what that actually means and what some of the benefits are, an overview of the phased rollout, and how it will impact network contributors.
My guests are Ariel Barmat, Daniel Nfodjo, Pablo Carranza Velez, and Simon Emanuel Schmid, each of whom is from Edge & Node, the Core Dev team responsible for implementing many aspects of the move to L2 for the network. And as you will hear, each panelist offers a key perspective on what it took to get to here, what needs to happen next, and where the network is heading.
Show Notes
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Today I am speaking with A.J. Warner, Chief Strategy Office at Offchain Labs, the founding team behind Arbitrum, an L2 offering a suite of scaling solutions for Ethereum.
In addition to being one of the most well-known L2 solutions in the Ethereum community, Arbitrum is top of mind for members of The Graph ecosystem for two primary reasons: first, Arbitrum was recently added to the MIPs program and Indexers are working to add support for the chain on the decentralized network; secondly, it was recently announced that The Graph Network would be scaling to Arbitrum in order to lower the costs and barriers to participation in the protocol.
During this interview, A.J. talks about his background in business, law, and real estate, his journey to Web3, what L2s are and what makes Arbitrum different, and then he helps break down all the recent news between The Graph and Arbitrum.
Show Notes
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Today I am speaking with Christophe Lassuyt, Co-Founder of Request Network, and Co-Founder and CEO at Request Finance, an all-in-one finance solution for Web3 businesses. If you’ve spent any time working in Web3, then you are likely already a user of Request Finance as it’s the premier invoicing and payroll solution in the crypto industry.
During this interview, you’ll hear about Chris’ strong background in finance, including an impressive CFO role in a start-up in Geneva, and then how his interest in international payments and processing led him to launch Request Finance. As you will hear, Chris is another great example of the quintessential entrepreneur pursuing incredible opportunities in the Web3 space.
Chris and I talk about his entrepreneurial journey, the differences between Request Network and Request Finance, what Request Finance is and who its target users are, and he also talks about how Request uses The Graph. And as you will hear, there are a few incredible moments during this interview when Chris talks about how crypto and blockchain will disrupt conventional approaches to finance, accounting, and audits, along with his vision for the future of Defi.
Show Notes
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Today I’m speaking with Alejandro, Co-Founder of Krebit. Krebit makes Web3 identity more trustworthy, meritocratic, and privacy-preserving, by providing fully decentralized, community-verified credentials.”
If you’re a long-time listener of the podcast, then you know I like to occasionally shine a light on the stories of entrepreneurs building in Web3, and using The Graph as core infrastructure. Krebit is an up-and-coming Web3 solution for web3 reputation that is already forming important partnerships with projects you’ll already know, like Orbis.
During my interview with Alejandro, we talk about his home country of Columbia and the emerging crypto and technology scene there, how he became interested in Web3, what Krebit is and how it works, and then we talk about The Graph and the future of Web3.
Show Notes
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Today I’m speaking with Claberus, Co-Founder of Karpatkey, a team that designs and implements non-custodial and trust-minimized DeFi strategies for DAO treasuries. As I am sure you’ve seen for yourself, DAOs have captured the interest of the entire web3 industry and it can be a challenge to understand what makes a DAO a DAO, how DAOs work, and what’s the future of DAOs.
During this interview with Claberus, we’re going to go inside DOAs from the perspective of someone who has direct experience with some of the biggest and most well-known DAOs in the industry. In addition, we’ll learn how Karpatkey is creating significant value for DAOs by providing expertise in treasury management. It’s hard to imagine a future where DAOs flourish and teams like Karpatkey are not part of the explanation.
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Today I’m speaking with Yaniv Tal, Co-Founder of The Graph and Edge & Node, and Founder and CEO of Geo. Ever since the launch of the GRTiQ Podcast, the community has consistently wanted to hear this interview and, to help mark this important milestone, I’m incredibly grateful that Yaniv joined me for an extended interview.
During our converstion, Yaniv and I talk about a lot of different topics. I ask him about his background and his early career, and then we spend a lot of time talking about the origins of The Graph and, in a way you won’t hear anywhere else, the ideas that led to it. We then shift our attention to talk about Geo, the world’s first web3 browser and knowledge graph app.
As you’re about to hear, Yaniv is a remarkable person with a wide range of talents. He’s the unique mix of tech visionary and entrepreneur, with a real vision for how to change the world.
Show Notes
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Today I’m speaking with Brian Berman, Ecosystem Brand & Marketing Manager at Edge & Node. As you may already know, Edge & Node is one of the core devs teams working on The Graph.
If you’ve ever read a blog post or tweet from The Graph, then you are already familiar with Brian’s work on the marketing team at Edge & Node.
During this interview, Brian shares his amazing backstory and journey into Web3 and arriving at The Graph. You may be familiar with some of Brian’s story, he recently gave a talk at ETHLatam that went viral and received a lot of attention on social media. But during our interview, Brian shares a lot more of his story, including his experience growing up in New York, the son of immigrants from Ukraine, along with why he moved from a career in the traditional media industry into web3.
And towards the end of the interview, Brian also introduces a new analogy that he uses when explaining The Graph to friends and family that I’m sure will gain some attention within the community.
Show Notes
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Today I’m speaking with Marc-Andre Dumas, an Indexer at The Graph. Marc-Andre launched his Indexer operation, Ellipfra, during Mission Control, which means Marc-Andre is one of the OGs in the Indexer community. Since that time, Marc-Andre has been very active in The Graph community and, as you will hear, he is now participating in the MIPs program.
During this interview, Marc-Andre talks about his career before entering crypto, his journey into Web3, and becoming an Indexer at The Graph. Marc-Andre also shares important insights on the MIPs program, Zero-knowledge proof, Firehose, and Substreams, along with his vision for the future of crypto and The Graph.
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Episode 97: This episode is The Best from 2022 (Part 2), where we're featuring highlights from Episodes 73-96.
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Episode 96: This episode is The Best from 2022 (Part 1), where we're featuring highlights from Episodes 47-72.
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Today I’m speaking with Alex Pakalniskis, Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO. In addition to his contributions in Web3 and The Graph, Alex works as a Product Engineer at Esri, an industry-leading mapping software and spatial analytics company.
There’s a good chance you have already met Alex. He’s very active in Graph Advocates and the broader Graph community, often hosting online events, such as coding workshops, or social events, like online scavenger hunts.
During this interview, Alex talks about his full-time job at Esri, how he became interested in Web3 and found his way to The Graph, his experiences as a Graph Advocate and AdvocatesDAO member, and his membership in a new community-organized Indexer, IndexerDAO. And, as you will hear, Alex is incredibly thoughtful, smart, and eager to help others on their own Web3 journey.
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Today I’m speaking with Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch Network, a leading DeFi solution and exchange aggregator that scans decentralized exchanges to find the lowest cryptocurrency prices for traders.
As you are about to hear, Sergej is a remarkable person. Like many other guests of the podcast, Sergej’s story is another example of someone who overcame many obstacles to become what they are today. Sergey is equal parts brilliant and incredibly hard-working.
During this interview, Sergej talks about his background, how he became interested in crypto, the origins of 1inch and how it works, how 1inch uses The Graph, and his perspectives on the future of DeFi and Web3.
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Today I’m speaking with Collin O’Brien, Marketing Manager at Rubic, a multichain DeFi ecosystem, where users can complete multi-chain swaps utilizing different solutions, along with receiving the best rates from all the leading swap protocols, all with one click.
During our interview, Collin talks about how he first encountered Bitcoin, his non-technical background and pathway into crypto, what Rubic is and how it works, and his opinion on the future of Web3 and The Graph.
Show Notes
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Today I’m speaking with Noelle Becker Moreno, Marketing Lead at Edge & Node, one of the core dev teams at The Graph. And, as you probably know, Edge & Node was formed by several members of the original team that founded The Graph.
Similar to the stories of a few prior guests, Noelle is another example of how someone with a non-technical background moved into Web3 and is making an impact. As you’re about to hear, Noelle’s story is inspiring – she’s a proud mother and has demonstrated incredible courage many times during her life.
During this interview, Noelle talks about her career, which includes impressive chapters in entrepreneurship and working at Airbnb, her path into Web3 and what compelled her to make the move, and how she and the marketing team at Edge & Node contribute to the protocol, and so much more.
Show Notes
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Today I’m speaking with Suhail Kakar, a Developer Advocate Engineer at Livepeer. You have likely already come across Suhail’s work either on Twitter, through his blog, or through his newsletter. Suhail is a content machine, regularly producing Tweets, illustrations, and articles that explain Web3 and empower devs to build the next generation of dapps.
During our discussion, Suhail talks about his background and his work at Livepeer, his perspectives on dapps and the Web3 stack, and then we talk about his enthusiasm for different projects, such as Lens Protocol and, of course, The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Paolo Diomede, member of Graphtronauts, a Graph Advocate, and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO. Paolo is a very active and familiar voice in the ecosystem. His work as an admin at Graphtronauts, a supportive community dedicated to motiving GRT holders and inspiring new delegations to The Graph, along with his contributions as a Graph Advocate and AdvocatesDAO member, has established him as a community leader.
As you may have seen, the Graphtronauts recently announced the launch of an Indexer. Paolo agreed to come onto the podcast to talk about that announcement, his path into crypto and how he found The Graph, his work as a Graphtronaut, and his experiences as a Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO.
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Today I’m speaking with Christina Mills, Graph Advocate and member of Graph AdvocatesDAO. Since its launch in February 2022, The Graph Advocates program has grown to over 200 Advocates located all across the world, thereby forming a global network of contributors working to introduce The Graph and Web3 to the world.
Shortly after Advocates launched, a handful of Advocates formed the Graph AdvocatesDAO whose took the mission to oversee the Graph Advocates and Advocates program and begin leading community grants within The Graph community.
Through her activity and relentless participation, Christina has emerged within the Advocates program and AdvocatesDAO as a community leader. And as you are about to hear, Christina’s journey into Web3 is truly inspiring.
During our discussion, Christina talks about her experiences as an entrepreneur, her unique entry into Web3, and then we talk extensively about Graph Advocates and Graph AdvocatesDAO.
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Today I’m speaking with Eric Chen, Co-Founder and CEO at Injective Labs, a research and development company focused on creating decentralized finance solutions. Prior to co-founding Injective Labs, Eric worked in traditional finance as an investment analyst and also as a researcher at NYU Blockchain Labs.
As you will hear, Eric is a brilliant person with a clear vision for how DeFi is disrupting traditional finance and investment. And Injective Labs is another great example of a Web3 platform that enables builders to create new and innovative solutions in the DeFi.
During our discussion, Eric talks about his background in traditional finance, when he first became interested in crypto, and then we explore his entrepreneurial journey, along with the early days of Injective Labs and how it works. Towards the end of our conversation, Eric also shares his perspective on The Graph and how Injective Labs relies upon the network to create value for its own users.
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Today I’m speaking with Nico Vergauwen, Founder at Tenderize, a liquid staking solution for Web3 middleware. Prior to launching Tenderize, Nico worked as a protocol engineer at Livepeer, launched Livepool (a precursor to Tenderize), and worked as a consultant.
Tenderize has garnered a lot of attention recently within The Graph ecosystem and throughout Web3. As you will hear, Tenderize specializes in offering liquidity to those who stake their tokens in middleware projects.
During our discussion, Nico talks about his background and entry into Web3, his time at Livepeer and where the idea for Tenderize was born, and then we talk extensively about how Tenderize works and how Delegators at The Graph could use it.
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Today I’m speaking with Chris Castig, Co-Founder at Console, a crypto-native chat platform for Bitcoin and Ethereum. In addition to his work at Console, Chris has an interesting background that includes working at Trust Machines, teaching at Columbia Business School, and founding One Month, an online video-learning platform.
My conversation with Chris covers a lot of different topics, from his background as an entrepreneur, the importance of community, and a topic I’ve never explored before on the podcast: building dApps on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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Today I’m speaking with Tachi, Co-Founder and CEO at Playgrounds Analytics, a data solutions platform built upon The Graph that provides serverless on-chain data infrastructures and services for data teams, analysts, and engineers.
This is a remarkable conversation for several reasons. First, Tachi’s perspective as a control systems engineer provides several unique insights about The Graph, blockchain, and web3. Additionally, Tachi’s professional background in nuclear energy and the space industry is super interesting.
During our conversation, we have fun talking about Tachi’s background, including some discussion of clean energy and the crypto industry, space exploration and UFOs, and then we talk about The Graph and Web3 – I think Tachi’s descriptions of the blockchain ecosystem and The Graph are some of the best you will ever hear.
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Today I’m speaking with David Mihal, a blockchain engineer who has worked on several well-known projects in the crypto space, including Crytpo Fees and CryptoStats. David also did some early work on burner wallets, often used at industry events, and some cool projects for both the Ethereum Foundation and Maker Foundation.
I’m speaking with David today to talk about his newest project on subgraphs. We also talk about his background in web2, his experiences as a “digital nomad,” his grant work with The Graph Foundation, and a lot more.
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Today I’m speaking with Anne Connelly and Chief Nyamweya, Wave 4 grants recipients and authors of the new graph novel titled Trust - a story about how the power of blockchain technology can save community and transform the future.
During this interview, I talk to Anne and Chief about how they became interested in blockchain and web3, their experience applying for and receiving a Graph Foundation grant, and why they came together to write Trust.
As you will hear throughout the interview, both Anne and Chief are well accomplished on their own. And, once again, you will that the story of how they met and came together to write Trust is – once again – a story about how Web3 is impacting Africa.
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Today I’m speaking with Roneil Rumburg, Co-founder and CEO at Audius, a Web3 dapp that connects fans directly with artists with the mission to empower a new generation of artists on the decentralized web. As is made clear throughout this interview, Roneil’s entrepreneurial journey and the success of Audius are both perfect examples of what’s possible in Web3.
Roneil, a self-described “builder,” is a brilliant founder and entrepreneur. It would be easy to overlook Roneil’s early success because of his soft-spoken and humble approach; but as you will hear, his background is very impressive, including time studying at Stanford University, a period of time working at Kleiner Perkins, a well-known investments firm, and eventually following his passion for building to experiences working as an entrepreneur, which culminated with the launch of Audius.
During our discussion, Roneil talks about his early start as a software developer, beginning in high school, what drives his passion as a builder, the backstory behind Audius and the unique nature of the three-sided platform, and a great discussion of how Audius uses The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Chika Uwazie, Co-founder of Afropolitan, a Digital Nation to enable all Africans to build abundant lives. As you will hear during this interview, Afropolitan is another clear example of how Web3 is enabling innovation in how people can build and form communities - and potentially even new nations - throughout the world.
During this discussion, Chika and I talk about her career in recruiting and HR, including some great advice for anyone currently looking for work; we talk about the backstory behind Afropolitan, along with its mission and vision; we explore some sensitive topics, such as race and gender equality; and we talk about a familiar theme on this podcast: how Web3 seems to be activating the African continent.
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Today is a unique episode of the podcast – a two-interviews-in-one episode!
As you already know, one of the big announcements from Graph Day 2022 was that Messari, an industry-leading market intelligence platform, would be joining The Graph ecosystem as the first-ever Core Subgraph Developer. And as you heard in a previous episode, I was fortunate enough to briefly interview Ryan Selkis, Founder and CEO at Messari, backstage at Graph Day.
Today’s episode will feature two interviews with members of the Messari team. First, we will hear from Ryan Selkis, who generously made himself available for another interview. During my discussion with Ryan, we have a high-level discussion of how the Core Subgraph Dev grant came together, what it means for Messari and The Graph, and we also discuss a range of other topics, including his advice for entrepreneurs, his vision for what happens next in web3, and an experience he when a well-intentioned tweet caught a lot of attention and went viral.
Then I am pleased to welcome Vincent Wen, Engineering Manager for the on-chain data team at Messari. Vincent and his team are managing all the work going on related to the Core Subgraph Developer grant. And, as you will most certainly hear, Vincent is brilliant and has a keen eye for how The Graph creates value for developers and web3! Vincent and I talk about the nature of the grant work he and his team are contributing and how you can get involved, how Messari uses The Graph, and so much more!
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Today is a special edition of the podcast. On August 25, 2022, The Graph Foundation announced the launch of the MIPs program, which stands for Migration Infrastructure Providers. Similar to Mission Control, which was the initial testnet that launched The Graph Network in July 2020, and introduced the first generation of Indexers to the ecosystem, MIPs is a new incentivized program with the objective of adding new chains to the network. And, as part of the MIPs announcement, the first chain that will be added is Gnosis Chain, one of the most adopted and widely used chains in web3.
MIPs is a unique opportunity for anyone who has ever contemplated becoming an Indexer at The Graph. Participants in the program will have a hands-on and historic role in expanding the network. Additionally, as was the case with Mission Control, MIPs is also an opportunity for participants to earn rewards and take advantage of the incentivization and educational opportunities, and – for some of you– enter into the next generation of Indexers who will ensure The Graph’s place in the multi-chain future.
Over the past 80 episodes of the podcast, I’ve had the opportunity to interview a handful of Indexers. And so today, we’re going to take a look back on what they had to say about becoming an Indexer, their advice to anyone who is thinking about becoming an Indexer, and more.
So please enjoy this special edition of the podcast, as we revisit the stories and advice shared by Indexers hard at work in The Graph ecosystem.
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Today I’m speaking with Zhen Cao, Partner at Republic, an investment firm that specializes in start-ups, gaming, real estate, and crypto. As you will hear, Zhen leads the firm’s investments in the web3 space, with deep expertise in gaming and virtual reality.
During our interview, Zhen talks about her path into crypto, starting with her time as a student studying films at New York University. We then talk extensively about gaming and virtual reality, along with a discussion about Republic and what makes it different.
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Today I am speaking with Alejandro Machado, Product Strategist at Bitrefill. When I was introduced to Alejandro, I was told that he is someone who not only has a unique perspective on crypto and its potential impact on the world, but he's working on solutions to make it happen. Alejandro is Co-founder at the Open Money Initiative, an organization dedicated to researching perception, product, and policy related to digital money. And he recently joined the team at Bitrefill, the world’s largest crypto-only e-commerce site.
During our discussion, you will hear how Alejandro left career opportunities in Web2 to pursue his passions in Web3. We also discuss his passion for making a difference in his home country of Venezuela, his vision for how digital currency can impact the world, and how Bitrefill is making it possible to use crypto for everyday living – from making purchases at Amazon or paying your credit card.
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Today I’m speaking with Derek Meyer (Data Nexus). Ever since joining The Graph community, Derek has become a highly engaged and thoughtful contributor. Derek is one of the unique participants within The Graph whose been able to participate in various stakeholder roles effectively – Delegator, Curator, Subgraph Developer, and now with an Indexer, with the recent launch Data Nexus. He also helped launch Curation Station, a highly active Telegram group dedicated to Curation, for which he was previously featured on this podcast (Episode 29).
A lot Derek’s background was covered during our prior interview (Ep. 29), so today we spend most of our time talking about Derek’s journey from an entrepreneurial subgraph developer to Indexer. We explored a lot of interesting themes during the interview, including how Derek approached the decision to become an Indexer, his advice to those who want to do the same thing, his experience at Graph Day, and his participation in Graph Advocates and Graph AdvocatesDAO.
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Today I’m speaking with Rod Haisfield and Joel Chen. I recorded this interview with Rob and Joel to shine a light on their research, which was funded by a grant from The Graph Foundation, and to show, once again, how The Graph ecosystem is exploring the edge of technology. As you will hear, in this particular case the edge being explored is at the intersection where technology, user experience, and knowledge converge.
Much of what we discuss during this interview revolves around what’s known as tools for thought. Although this topic is fairly academic, the essence of the concept is the study of how humans learn and synthesize knowledge through the tools they use (for example, note taking). And the discipline also goes one step further to analyze the ways in which the tools we use actually shape our ability to think and synthesize – almost to say that our capacity for thinking and knowledge is bound, in many ways, by the tools we use during the process.
Using the paradigms associated with tools for thought enables technologists creating products with the intent of increasing knowledge and produce synthesis, to ensure the design and features of the product facilitates such an outcome.
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Today I’m speaking with Ahmet Ozcan, Co-founder and CEO at Semiotic Labs, one of the six Core Dev teams currently working on The Graph. In addition to their work as a Core Dev, the team behind Semiotic Labs recently launched Odos, an automated market maker path-finding algorithm that enables retail and institutional traders working in crypto to optimize order routing.
During our discussion, Ahmet explains, in simple terms, what Odos is and how it works, along with providing some incredible insight into what Semiotics is working on at The Graph, why he left an impressive career at IBM to pursue entrepreneurship and Web3. and his exciting long-term vision for The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Ahmad Mardeni – a highly active and well-known contributor within The Graph ecosystem. Many of you will already recognize Ahmad due to his consistent activity in Discord, Telegram, and Twitter.
As you will hear during this interview, Ahmad has many roles in The Graph, including Delegator, Curator, subgraph developer, technical writer, and soon-to-be Indexer. Ahmad’s presence within the ecosystem is vast as he’s been a consistent contributing member of The Graphtronauts, Curation Station, DeveloperDAO, and has even consulted with or helped support dApps and developers using The Graph.
In addition to all his great community contributions, you are also going to hear how Ahmad accomplished all this in the face of many obstacles and difficulties. You will be inspired by his relentless quest for self-empowerment through education and personal development.
The audio recording for this episode is not great. Apologies!
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Today’s episode is a special edition of the GRTiQ Podcast, split into 2 parts.
The first part of the episode is a full-length interview recorded live on the main stage during Graph Hack on June 3, 2022. The two guests of the podcast are Yondon Fu, Co-Founder and Director of Engineering at Livepeer, and Sebastian Siemssen, Co-Founder and CTO at Enzyme Finance. Both Yondon and Sebastian are also members of The Graph Council. During our discussion, we explore a lot of interesting topics, including the state of dApp development, the Web3 stack, unexplored opportunities for dApp developers, and so much more!
The second part of the episode consists of a handful of short interviews recorded backstage during Graph Day on June 2, 2022. During this part of the episode, you will hear from several former guests of the podcast, including Tegan Kline, Kyle Rojas, Cami Ramos Garzon, Chris Ewing, Eva Beylin, Derek Meyer (DataNexus), and Zac Burns. And I’m also pleased to include a brief interview backstage with the Founder and CEO of Messari, Ryan Selkis, where we talk about the exciting news announced during Graph Day that Messari will be joining the ecosystem as a Core Subgraph Developer.
As you will hear during the live interview with Yondon and Sebastian, the sound crew had a few issues getting the recording started, but it’s a temporary issue and only lasts during the first 4 minutes of the interview.
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Today I’m speaking with Sam Williams, Founder and CEO at Arweave, a critical piece of the Web3 stack that enables users to store documents and applications forever. Sam is a recognized thought leader in the Web3 space and, as you will hear, he is extremely thoughtful and truly brilliant.
During my discussion with Sam, we explore a lot of interesting topics ranging from what is truth and how can we access it, what is Web3 and how does Arweave fit into it, what needs to happen next in the Web3 stack, the origins of Arweave (which might surprise you) and many more thought-proving ideas.
I started the discussion with Sam by talking about the news announced during Graph Day related to the new partnership between The Graph and Arweave.
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Today I’m speaking with Vijay Sundaram, Co-founder and CEO at Luda, a company that creates playful projects and protocols for emergent entertainment.
During this interview, you’re going to hear the story of an entrepreneurial venture that could only exist inside Web3 and holds the potential to disrupt the media and entertainment industry.
Vijay and I discuss his background, including time at Microsoft and Google, and his entrepreneurial journey into Web3, which includes launching a decentralized search engine in 2009. Then we shift our attention to Luda, Wonder Protocol, and Neo Fairies – and as you will hear, this is a story about what happens when innovative talent meets DAOs, NFTs, and Web3 protocols.
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Today I’m speaking with Esteban Ordano, Co-Founder of Decentraland, the world’s first-ever virtual world owned by its users. And as most listeners will also recognize, Decentraland has been a user of The Graph since the very early days.
Esteban is extremely smart and is highly respected in the Web3 ecosystem. During our interview, Esteban shares a fun perspective on many great topics, such as the origins of Decentraland, why he moved from working at Google in Web2 into building in Web3, the importance of decentralization, the why it often seems Argentina is one of the Web3 capitals of the world!
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Today I’m speaking with Spencer Graham, Product Manager at DAOhaus, a widely used solution throughout the DAO universe. DAOhaus is a no-code platform where you can create and manage your DAO, with the mission to foster a diverse, open economy of transparent cooperation.
The conversation with Spencer is incredibly insightful. We discuss a wide range of topics, including how blockchain will disrupt the healthcare industry, the origins of DAOs, an exploration of what a DAO is (and what it is not), what DAOs can achieve that other organizational structures cannot, and how DAOhaus uses The Graph as key infrastructure.
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Today I’m speaking with Connor Dunham, Co-Founder at Soulbound Labs, a Web3 technology team that calls itself the “ambassadors of on-chain reputation and merit-based governance.” Soulbound Labs is also the recipient of grants from The Graph Foundation.
During this discussion, Connor shares his ideas on DAOs and smart contracts, the importance of reputation management in Web3, and how Soulbound Labs relies upon The Graph as key infrastructure for its dapp.
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Today I’m speaking with Aya Kantorovich, Head of Institutional Coverage at FalconX, a comprehensive digital asset platform that enables institutional investors to access and manage their crypto strategies in a single interface.
As you’re about to hear, Aya is truly brilliant and shares many incredible insights throughout the interview. During our conversation, Aya talks about her experience working in crypto, how Ethereum captured her interest and showed her what was possible in the space, her unique perspectives on institutional investors and how more and more of them are participating in crypto, and her long-term vision for Web3.
Aya was kind enough to begin the conversation with some observations and a general discussion related to recent market turbulence and the Luna and USDT headlines.
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Today I’m speaking with Vanessa Grellet, Managing Partner at Aglae Ventures, where she’ll help lead the efforts to invest in and scale Web3 companies. In fact, the big news of Vanessa’s move to Aglae Ventures was announced just this week!
Vanessa is recognized as one of the most influential people in crypto and has held many important roles at notable firms, such as ConsenSys and CoinFund. She is also active in several industry organizations, including Blockchain for Social Impact.
During our discussion, Venessa covers many important topics, including her background in business and law, her perspective on the crypto adoption curve, her approach to due diligence and identifying Web3 projects to invest in, and her ideas about The Graph and the future of Web3.
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This is a special release! Today I’m speaking with Tegan Kline, Co-Founder and Head of Business at Edge & Node, about Graph Day and Graph Hack being held on June 2, 2022, in San Francisco, California. During our short interview, Tegan provides an incredible overview of the events and what the Web3 community can expect to happen.
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Today I’m speaking with Cami Ramos Garzon. As you may already know, Cami recently joined Edge & Node, a Core Dev team working on The Graph, where she’ll be working alongside Nader Dabit, a former guest of the podcast, in the important role of developer relations.
If you’re active on Twitter or TikTok, then you likely already follow Cami and know about her move to Edge & Node. Cami is widely respected in the developer community and she also gained some early notice in The Graph ecosystem when she published a blog titled “The Complete Guide to Getting Started with The Graph” back in February.
During our discussion, Cami talked about her journey into tech, which included some time at PayPal and an incredible story of how she became one of the first dev rels there. We also talk about her role at Edge & Node, her vision for The Graph and Web3, and her inspiring non-profit work at STEMTank.
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Today I’m speaking with Abbey Titcomb, Head of Community & Governance and Council Member at Radicle, a Web3 protocol that enables peer-to-peer and open-source software development. Abbey is also on the Board at Optimism, a low-cost and lightning-fast Ethereum L2 blockchain.
During our conversation, Abbey talks about how she got involved in crypto, what Radicle is and how it fits into Web3, some of her ideas about The Graph and how Radicle uses it, and the recent news about joining the board at Optimism.
Abbey also shares a lot of great insights on a broad range of topics, including design thinking, the open-source ethos, DAOs, and navigating the difference between Web2 and Web3.
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Today I’m speaking with Kent Fourie, Co-Founder and CTO at Graphrica, a community hub based in Africa for high-level Web3 development talent to share ideas, problems, and opportunities that support each other and leapfrog the African continent forward. Graphrica – a name that combines The Graph and Africa – is also the leading community of The Graph in Africa.
As you are about to hear, Kent is incredibly passionate about web3, The Graph, and the African continent. Kent has a technical background coupled with a unique ability to explain complex topics and ideas. During our conversation, Kent shares many ideas, from finding his way into Web3, his optimism for blockchain and Africa, and we also explore several concepts, such as mining, subgraphs, Graph Grants, and the future of The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Raphael Mazet, Co-Founder and CEO at SimpleFi, an innovative DeFi analytics platform that enables users to make better decisions and optimize their crypto portfolio. SimpleFi is also a Wave 4 grantee, and during this episode, you’ll hear how SimpleFi used that grant for subgraph and dapp development.
Raphael is a true entrepreneur! Raphael has an impressive academic background that led him to an early career in international business, including holding some key positions in traditional finance along with a brief stint as a lobbyist. Raphael talks about how he developed a conviction for how DeFi can impact people all across the world.
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Today I am speaking with Dan Enright, an Indexer at The Graph. Dan’s Indexer operation is called Blocksteady and he joined me from his home in Australia.
If you have listened to recent episodes of the podcast, then you know I am interested in telling the stories of smaller Indexers participating in The Graph. I’m doing this for a variety of reasons, but the primary intention is to shine a light on the stories and the people behind Indexer operations that might get overlooked by Delegators and The Graph community because they are smaller or because they are newer.
As you will hear, Dan will share a familiar story – someone who changed careers, stepped into the entrepreneur’s journey, and landed in The Graph protocol. Dan's background is very interesting, beginning with a career in design and gaming, and then moving into the banking industry as a business analyst.
And like many of you, Dan’s entry into crypto and, ultimately The Graph, has the familiar themes of serendipity, hard work, and passion for working on something that can impact the world.
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Today I’m speaking with Cathy Barrera, Founding Economist at Prysm Group, an economic consulting firm that specializes in incentive design, monetization, token economics, and governance design for startups, enterprises, institutions, and governments working with blockchain and digital assets. As you may already know, Cathy and the team at Prysm Group have done research and consulting on The Graph.
Cathy is a brilliant economist. Her academic credentials are world-class, including a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University. As you will hear during the interview, Cathy has unique expertise that enables her to explore the intersections of emergent technology, like blockchain, incentive design, and economics.
During our discussion, Cathy and I talk about her background and path into blockchain, her ideas on how blockchain, crypto, and Web3 are impacting the economic landscape, and some of her thoughts on The Graph.
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Episode 58: Today I am speaking with Vince Petoscia, an Indexer at The Graph. Vince’s Indexer operation, Nodify, is a newer and up-and-coming Indexer, and I was interested in asking him about the experience of starting an Indexer and going to work in The Graph. For anyone active in the community, then you probably recognized the approach Vince took when he launched – he was active and present all throughout the community, including hosting a special Reddit AMA on indexing.
As you will hear, for Vince, becoming an Indexer at The Graph is a story about starting a new career, pursuing a passion, and, at its heart, the tale of an entrepreneurial journey into Web3. I’m incredibly grateful to Vince for being willing to share his story and I hope Vince’s story helps shines a light on the path newer and smaller Indexers take to contribute in The Graph, along with their commitment to the community and Web3.
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Episode 57: Today, on the one-year anniversary of the GRTiQ Podcast, I’m going back to the beginning and speaking with the very first guest of the podcast, Jim Cousins. Jim is a Graph Council member, Indexer (Wave Five), and a mentor to many people within the Graph Ecosystem.
One year ago, the GRTiQ Podcast went about the hard work of trying to create a podcast and book guests. With absolutely zero listeners and no proven ability to deliver, Jim Cousins said he would come onto the podcast and be guest number #1. And, as they say, the rest is history. Shortly after Ep. 01 was released, the downloads started to stack up and that episode continues to reach thousands of people.
During our discussion, I asked Jim what compelled him to take a chance on GRTiQ and be the first guest, some of his thoughts on all that has transpired from that first episode one year ago, and then we have some fun talking about Web3, The Graph, and we’re this space is heading.
As you will hear, Jim is brilliant, he’s passionate about what The Graph and this community are pursuing, and he’s optimistic about the road we’re all on.
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Episode 56: Today I’m speaking withToday Jeff Morris, Founding Partner at Chapter One, a venture capital firm focused on the web3 economy. Prior to founding Chapter One, Jeff was the Vice President of Product, Revenue at Tinder, where he helped grow annual revenues from $20M to several billion.
During our discussion, Jeff talks about how he started his professional career as an aspiring writer, moved into tech, and launched his side-hustle passion project, Chapter One. Jeff shares a lot of great insights on Web3, how crypto has evolved the venture capital industry, and some of the projects he’s currently working with. When then talk about when Jeff first became aware of The Graph, why it caught his attention, and how it fits into web3.
We started the discussion by talking about Jeff’s educational background.
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Episode 55: Today I’m speaking with Craig Burel, Partner at Reciprocal Ventures, a venture capital firm with deep expertise in fintech and crypto.
On February 17, 2022, Reciprocal Ventures, along with several other industry-leading investment firms, including Multicoin Capital, who was recently featured on this podcast, caught the attention of the entire Web3 space after announcing the launch of a $205 million dollar fund that will invest in projects in and around The Graph ecosystem. I begin the interview with several questions about the investment fund and strategy.
During our discussion, Craig talks about his background, including time working at Morgan Stanley, his journey into entrepreneurship, and how he found himself working in venture capital with a focus on building and investing in crypto and web3. Craig also shares the incredible background on how Reciprocal Ventures first came to know about The Graph and the solution it provides, along with how Craig envisions The Graph becoming a de facto part of the Web3 stack.
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Episode 54: Today I’m speaking with Adam Fuller, Product Manager at Edge & Node. As you will hear, Adam brings an incredible intellect to The Graph ecosystem, with an impressive professional background that spans advanced degrees in biochemistry, a stint in management consulting, two years at Google, and then working at Circle to help launch the stable coin, USDC.
During our discussion, Adam talks about his move from using The Graph to working full time at Edge & Node, his passion for utility and how The Graph enables developers to build, his insights on Web3 and decentralization, and so much more.
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Episode 53: Today I’m speaking with Baptiste Greve, Project Manager at Edge & Node and Founder of Orbis, a decentralized version of Twitter built on Ceramic and Arweave. Baptiste is an incredible talent – someone who has the rare combination of abilities, ranging from software development to marketing to being, as Baptiste says, a “builder.”
During our discussion, Baptiste talks about his journey into entrepreneurship, which culminated in the launch of his first enterprise, Unimersiv, a successful VR educational experience. Baptiste then talks about his path into crypto, launching his second venture, MyDeFi, and how he was first a user of The Graph and then went to work at Edge & Node.
We then shift the conversation to how Baptiste recently launched Orbis, what it is, and his long-term vision for the project. All along the way, Baptiste shares interesting ideas and information that I’m sure you will find insightful.
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Episode 52: Today I’m speaking with Sam, Co-founder of Journal du Coin, the world’s leading source for crypto news in the French language, and Node Guardians, a recently launched project that offers several creative solutions for both developers and protocols.
During our discussion, Sam shares his personal story and how he moved from pre-med to a career in crypto. Sam also talks about the unique experience of building Journal du Coin and growing it from six people to millions of monthly visitors and subscribers. I also ask Sam about his newest project, Node Guardians, his opinions on Web3, and how he came to know about The Graph and the important role it plays in Web3.
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Episode 51: Today I’m speaking with Tushar, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital, an industry-leading investments firm that focuses exclusively in the crypto and blockchain space. And as you’re about to hear for yourself, Tushar has an incredibly insightful mind, and possesses a deep understanding of both the crypto and web3 landscapes.
During our discussion, Tushar talks about his evolution from tech entrepreneur in the healthcare industry to co-founder at Multicoin Captial, one of the most widely recognized investment firms in all of crypto. In addition to a great conversation about crypto and the future of web3, Tushar shares some of his thoughts on The Graph, including what he and his partners first recognized as the core value proposition offered by the protocol.
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Episode 50: Today I’m speaking with Uri Goldshtein, Founder at The Guild, the largest open-source community in the GraphQL ecosystem. In December, it was announced that The Guild would be the fifth Core Dev team added to The Graph, joining Edge & Node, StreamingFast, Figment, and Semiotic AI. Regular listeners of the podcast will know that The Guild is highly-respected for its deep expertise in GraphQL.
The discussion with Uri is brilliant! During the episode, Uri shares stories from his unique background, which includes times as a musician and backpacking around the world. He also talks about his reluctant move into technology, the origins of The Guild, and what The Guild brings to The Graph as a Core Dev. Uri also shares some of his ideas about Web3.
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Episode 49: Today I’m speaking with David Lutterkort, a Software Developer at Edge & Node, one of the Core Dev teams working on The Graph. As you’re about to hear for yourself, David is an incredible talent who is often credited with a lot of the work that takes place behind the scenes.
During our discussion, David talks about his education, his move from Germany to the United States, his entry into tech and web2, along with his subsequent move into Web3. David also shares a lot of his experiences and observations related to The Graph, including some thoughtful discussion of the hosted service and mainnet, and web3.
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Episode 48: Today I’m speaking with Simon Emanuel Schmid, Solutions Engineer at Edge & Node, a Core Dev team working at The Graph. There’s a good chance you have already met Simon, either at a hackathon or through one of his many presentations.
During our discussion, Simon talks about his background and entry into crypto. As you will hear, Simon is another example of someone who needed a solution for a problem, came across The Graph, and then went to work full-time building the ecosystem. Towards the end of the conversation, Simon also shares some great ideas on web3 and how he thinks about some important questions, including the interplay of centralized entities operating in and around web3 – a topic that needs a lot more discussion.
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Episode 47: Today I’m speaking with Craig Tutterow and Ricky Eslapon, both of whom are data scientists at Edge & Node, a Core Dev team working at The Graph. If you’ve seen some of the recent analytics and data about activity happening in The Graph, then you have seen Craig and Ricky’s work.
Craig and Ricky offer an incredible view into the topic of data, both in The Graph and in Web3. During this episode, they share important ideas about how Web3 is changing the data landscape, why these changes are important, and how The Graph is leading the way.
And, as you will hear, Craig and Ricky both have divergent backgrounds and entry points into Web3 – showing, once again, the type of talent and intellect Web3 is pulling into the space.
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Episode 46: This episode is The Best from 2021 (Part 2), where we're featuring highlights from episodes 26-44.
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Episode 45: This episode is The Best from 2021 (Part 1), where we're featuring highlights from episodes 1-25.
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Episode 44: Today I’m speaking with Kyle Rojas, head of Business Development and Partnerships at Edge & Node, a Core Dev team working on The Graph. Kyle's move to Edge & Node caught some attention because he left a Vice President role at Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, to work full-time on The Graph and to build Web3.
During our discussion, Kyle talks about his background, which includes 12 years in the United States Air Force, followed by 6 years at Goldman Sachs, and then he shares his experience transitioning to Edge & Node. Kyle also talks about the nature of his work at Edge & Node, what he has learned and experienced in this new role and industry, and his long-term vision for Web3 and The Graph.
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Episode 43: Today I’m speaking with Sam Green, Co-Founder and CTO at Semiotic. On December 9th, The Graph Foundation announced that Semiotic would be the 4th core dev team added to the protocol, joining Edge & Node, StreamingFast, and Figment. Shortly after the Semiotic announcement, The Foundation announced it would be adding The Guild as the 5th core dev team working on The Graph.
During my conversation with Sam, he shares incredible insights about Semiotic’s world-class expertise in artificial intelligence and cryptography. With incredible clarity, Sam explains several important concepts during the interview, including cryptography, reinforcement learning, and zk roll-ups. The topics and insights Sam shares are illuminating, not only to the future of The Graph and Web3, but to the frontiers of technological innovation The Graph protocol is exploring.
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Episode 42: Today I’m speaking Alexandre Bourget, Co-Founder and CTO at StreamingFast, a core dev team working on The Graph.
As you will hear, Alex is highly passionate about blockchain, Web3, StreamingFast, and The Graph. His brilliant career includes time at Intel, entrepreneurial success, and the creation of unique and valuable technology solutions.
During our conversation, Alex shares his journey from classical music to technology to crypto. Alex talks about what StreamingFast brings to The Graph, including a detailed discussion about the Firehose technology. We conclude our discussion with Alex talking about programmable currency, like Bitcoin, the future of Web3, and The Graph.
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Episode 41: Today I’m speaking with Hiroki Kotabe, Research Analyst at The Block. I first became aware of Hiro when several of his research articles on web3, some of which highlighted The Graph, began circulating online and on social media.
Hiro is a brilliant researcher and thinker, with an incredible professional pedigree that includes two doctorates, one in behavioral science and one in cognitive science, along with a master's degree in psychology. Before his work at The Block, Hiro authored over twenty scientific publications, taught at university, and even started his own business, Kotabe Labs.
During our conversation, Hiro shares his journey from academia to the crypto space, joining The Block, his research interests and insights, and his ideas on web3 and The Graph.
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Episode 40: Today I’m speaking with Eugene Aseev, Founder and CTO at Chainstack. In addition to being a grant recipient from The Graph Foundation, Chainstack is an infrastructure company that helps startups and enterprise customers build, run, and scale blockchain solutions.
During our conversation, Eugene shares his story and how he got involved in the crypto space, the origins of Chainstack, and the work Chainstack provided as part of their Foundation grant. Eugene also shares insight on the future of blockchain and Web3, and how The Graph fits into it all.
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Episode 39: Today I’m speaking with Nena Djaja, Product Engineering Lead at Edge & Node. Nena has been on the podcast before, as a panelist during Episode 18, when we hosted a special release for the launch of The Graph Explorer and Subgraph Studio - which Nena played a central role - and Curation.
As you will hear, Nena has been with The Graph since the very early days and has made many important contributions along the way. During our interview, we talk about her journey from Web2 to Web3, her move to the United States, how she got involved with The Graph, and what the early days were like.
Nena also shares glimpses of her personal story, which is incredibly inspiring all by itself – Nena is a remarkable person.
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Today I’m speaking with Kuan Huang, Founder at Scout, a no-code platform that enables anyone to analyze the protocol and dApp data on Ethereum.
Kuan and the team at Scout are also Wave 2 grant recipients from The Graph Foundation for their work on Bubbletea, which we discuss during our conversation. As you will hear, Kuan is an entrepreneur at heart, who made the move from Web2, and successful career in mobile, to Web3.
During our conversation, Kuan shares his story of moving from Web2 into Web3, being an entrepreneur in the crypto space, his Wave 2 grant and how it will help developers working in The Graph, and so much more.
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Today I’m speaking with Brandon Ramirez, Co-Founder & Research and Product Lead at Edge & Node. In addition to his role at Edge & Node, Brandon is one of the original founders behind The Graph.
Brandon was incredibly generous with his time and our interview lasted nearly two and a half hours. So we've decided to split the interview in half and create a two-part series.
During Part 1, which is Episode 36, Brandon talked about his corporate experience working at Microsoft, his move into entrepreneurialism, and then he provided a great backstory about the origins and early days of The Graph.
During this episode, Part 2, Brandon discusses a lot of very interesting ideas, including the story behind Edge & Node, a Core Dev team working at The Graph, along with the design of the protocol incentive structure, how the roles of certain stakeholders emerged, and his long-term vision for The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Brandon Ramirez, Co-Founder & Research and Product Lead at Edge & Node. In addition to his role at Edge & Node, Brandon is one of the original founders behind The Graph.
Brandon was incredibly generous with his time and our interview lasted nearly two and a half hours. So we've decided to split the interview in half and create a two-part series.
During Part 2, which will release 5/12, Brandon discusses a lot of interesting ideas, including the story behind Edge & Node, a Core Dev team working at The Graph, along with the design of the protocol incentive structure and how the roles of Indexer, Curator, and Delegator emerged.
During Part 1, which you are about to hear, Brandon talks about his corporate experience working at Microsoft, his move into entrepreneurialism, and then he provides a great backstory about the origins and early days of The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Chris Ewing and Baghe, both of whom are members of The Graphtronauts, a large Delegator community within The Graph ecosystem. For anyone involved with The Graph since the early days, you have likely interacted with members of The Graphtronauts, as they are very active in both Twitter and in their Telegram channel, helping to educate, engage, and connect with people interested in The Graph.
My conversation with Chris and Baghe covers the origins of The Graphtronauts, some of the community tools and resources they have developed, how they became interested in The Graph, and their long-term vision for the network. Like so many others featured on this podcast, Chris and Baghe – along with The Graphtronuats community itself – have unique stories for how they became interested in crypto and The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with TM Lee, Co-founder and CEO of CoinGecko, the world’s largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator with over 6,000 different crypto assets tracked across more than 400 exchanges worldwide. Along with his business partner, Bobby Ong, TM founded CoinGecko with the mission to democratize the access of crypto data and empower users with actionable insights.
My conversation with TM is incredible. We talk about his entry into crypto, his remarkable entrepreneurial journey, and the original idea behind CoinGecko. Then we shift the discussion to The Graph, how CoinGecko uses it, how it can enable developers to get started in crypto, and we end the discussion with TM’s brilliant insights related to what “the next big thing” in the crypto space might be.
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Today I’m speaking with Rich Laburn and Boyd Varty, with Index Africa, an Indexer at The Graph. As you are about to learn, in addition to being the only Indexer currently operating on the continent of Africa, Rich and Boyd are also leveraging their work as an Indexer to pioneer a new approach to philanthropy, called decentralized philanthropy, or DePhi.
My conversation with Rich and Boyd spans a wide range of topics, including how they migrated from the safari business in South Africa to The Graph, their work with Graphrica, the name of the emerging Graph Community in Africa, how their work in decentralized philanthropy is changing the lives of children living in rural Africa, and their long-term vision for Web3 and The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Jarbas Silva, a Curator at The Graph. Jarbas has been an active voice in the Curator community since testnet and the launch of Curation at The Graph.
My conversation with Jarbas covers his background in IT, his entry into crypto and how he found The Graph, and then we focus the discussion on the work of Curators, what Jarbas has learned about Curation in these early days, and his advice for those looking to take a more active role as curators in the network.
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Today I’m speaking with Alex Falko, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer at Citadel.one, an Indexer at The Graph. The Citadel.one marketing team is very active within The Graph community, so it’s likely you’ve already met members of their team.
My conversation with Alex covers a wide range of topics, from his opinion on the people of Russia's current attitude and perspectives on crypto, his background in diamonds and gold, Alex’s vision for the staking economy and its potential impact, and how Citadel.one aims to be a lot more than just an Indexer at The Graph.
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Today I’m speaking with Brendan Asselstine, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at PoolTogether, an open-source and decentralized protocol for no-loss prize games. I’d be surprised if anyone listening to this episode hasn’t already heard of PoolTogether – especially if you were an early Delegator, Curator, or Indexer in The Graph community - because the PoolTogether subgraph was a highly visible subgraph very early on in the evolution of The Graph.
My conversation with Brendan spans a wide range of topics, including his background and entry into crypto, the origins of PoolTogether and what it does, how PoolTogether uses The Graph, and so much more.
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Today I’m speaking with Derek, with DataNexus, and Graph God, both of whom are Curators at The Graph. I’m speaking with Derek and Graph God to learn more about the work of Curators and to introduce Curation Station, a stakeholder community within The Graph entirely dedicated to Curation.
My conversation with Derek and Graph God covers their entry into crypto, how and why they got involved with The Graph, what Curation Station is and their vision for it, and their early experiences working as Curators when curation launched in July.
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Today I’m speaking with Carl Hagerling, Co-Founder and Design Lead at Edge & Node. You may not know Carl, or perhaps you haven’t heard his name before, but you’ve definitely admired his work – Carl is the designer who created The Graph’s logo and brand.
My conversation with Carl covers many interesting topics, including how he met the founders of The Graph, in the very early days, before they launched The Graph; his impressive professional credentials, including his experience providing world-class design work for some big brands like Ikea and Facebook; and something I know you will enjoy hearing and learning more about: how he approached and created The Graph’s logo and brand.
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Today I’m speaking with Payne, an Indexer at The Graph. Anyone who has ever visited The Graph Discord has already met Payne – he’s a very active voice and contributor within The Graph Community. In addition to his Indexer operations, Stake Squid, Payne has been instrumental at both The Graph Foundation and Edge & Node in various roles, including QA and Indexer relations.
I’ve had the fortune of having Payne on the podcast before, as a panelist on the Subgraph Migration panel (Ep. 12) and the Curation Launch panel (Ep. 18), but this is the first time I get to speak with Payne one-on-one and ask about his background and vision for The Graph.
My conversation with Payne covers a lot of topics, including not only his ideas on keeping stake decentralized, but the mechanisms by which he thinks it could be achieved. We also talk about Curation, his experience with the new Core Dev teams (StreamingFast and Figment), and so much more.
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Today I’m speaking with Jim Cousins and Gary Morris. Jim and Gary are members of The Graph Council and are both well-respected voices in not only the Indexer community, but the entire ecosystem.
Both Jim and Gary have been featured on the podcast before and are familiar voices to the community. In addition to being members of the Graph Council, Jim operates his own indexer operation called WaveFive. Gary also operates his own Indexer Operation, ZeroXFury, and while also working on the Staking Facilities team.
I wanted to have both Jim and Gary back onto the podcast to discuss some timely topics related to things like the state of the Indexer community at The Graph, how the Indexer community is working with the two new Core Dev teams – StreamingFast and Figment - and a host of other important topics, including their opinions on the recent community discussions surrounding keeping stake decentralized.
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Today I’m speaking with Oliver Zerhusen, an Ecosystem Manager at The Graph. Oliver has been an active participant in The Graph community for a long time, but since he has joined The Graph Foundation, his contributions have become even more visible and substantial, whether it’s leading community calls or initiatives.
My conversation with Oliver spans his entry into The Graph community, his professional background as an executive outside the crypto space, his role at the Graph Foundation, and his popular and highly discussed post in The Graph Forum on the topic of keeping stake decentralized.
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Today I’m speaking with David, a Subgraph Developer and Curator at The Graph. David works with the Synthetix and Kwenta teams. In addition to being a user of The Graph, Synthetix has been a close partner with the community for a long time, and David is an important part of that.
Our conversation covers many topics, including David’s diverse background, his passion for Ethereum, what Synthetix does and the new project, Kewnta, and how Syntehtix and Kewnta use The Graph.
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Today I'm speaking with Joseph Al-Chami, Product Manager with Figment. In addition to being one of the largest Indexers at The Graph, and one of the world's largest blockchain infrastructure companies, it was recently announced (on July 29th) that Figment will be a Core Developer working at The Graph.
This partnership is similar to the one previously announced by The Graph and StreamingFast. And similar to having Marc Antoine-Ross on the podcast to explain the partnership, Joseph is joining me from Figment to answer questions about who Figment is, and what this new partnership means, and, as you will hear, the new partnership with Figment will bring some new and exciting capabilities to The Graph community and ecosystem.
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Today I’m speaking with Sebastian Siemssen, Co-Founder & Lead Application Developer at Avantgarde Finance, the main developer behind Enzyme.
As you may already know, Enzyme is a decentralized asset management infrastructure built on the Ethereum blockchain. I am speaking with Sebastian because Enzyme is not only a user of The Graph, but Sebastian, known as Fuby on The Graph's Discord, has been mentioned a few different times in past episodes of this podcast, in relationship to subgraph migrations.
Our conversations covers many topics, including Sebastian’s professional and educational background, what Enzyme is and how it uses The Graph, his unique introduction to The Graph, and a great discussion about how important The Graph is to Web 3 and DeFi.
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In this episode, we spoke to Chris Remus, an Indexer at The Graph. Chris is the founder of Chainflow, a well-respected validator involved in many networks. Chris is very active on Twitter and also publishes a lot of original content, usually focused on his perspectives related to keeping stake decentralized.
Our conversation with Chris covers his entry into crypto, his early draw towards Ethereum, his values, his thoughtful position on keeping stake decentralized, and we end with a discussion of Chainflow and The Graph.
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In this episode, we spoke to Reem Chahrour, Ecosystem Manager at The Graph. If you have applied for a Graph Grant, or followed the work of any grantees, then you have probably already encountered Reem. She's an important asset to The Graph community and her work covers a variety of important initiatives.
Our conversation spans Reem's entry into crypto and her work at The Graph Foundation, her advice for those seeking to apply for a grant (and where the foundation would like to see more submissions), the difference between the RFP and Grants programs, and the soon-to-launch Graph Advocates program.
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In this episode, we spoke to Koen, an Indexer at The Graph (Mind Heart Soul). Koen joined The Graph during testnet and Mission Control, is a grantee with The Graph Foundation, and operates a standalone Indexer.
Our conversation covers a range of topics, including Koen's entry into crypto, why he decided to become an Indexer at The Graph, what the early days were like, and how he thinks about Curation and query fees.
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In this episode, we spoke to three panelists (Nena, Juan, and Payne) about the recent launch on July 8th of Curation, The Graph Explorer, and Subgraph Studio. We discuss several interesting topics, including: What went into each product, what they learned during the process, and what it all means for The Graph ecosystem - Show Notes.
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* This episode was recorded before the announcements made by The Graph on July 8, 2021.
In this episode, we spoke to Nader Dabit, Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node. Nader is an incredibly accomplished and well-respected voice in the developer world – with an impressive professional pedigree. Prior to joining Edge & Node, Nader was a Senior Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services. He’s also worked as a trainer and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, including the likes of Microsoft, Visa, Warner Brothers, and American Express.
Nader is very active in the developer community, and has a large following on social media, with nearly 65,000 Twitter followers and tens of thousands of views on his YouTube channel.
Our conversation was very broad, ranging from how he got his start as a developer, his departure from Web 2 to join Edge & Node, the publication of his recent book, and his vision for Web 3 and where The Graph fits into it all.
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In this episode, we spoke to Chris Wessels, an Indexer at The Graph. In addition to his Indexer operation, Graphops, and being a well-respected voice in the Indexer community, Chris also received a Wave 1 grant from The Graph Foundation for his work on the Indexer-Agent.
Our conversation is incredibly insightful - Chris is brilliant. We discuss his departure from FinTech to crypto, how he thinks about DeFi and its potential impact, we have a fascinating discussion about Layer 2 blockchains, Ethereum, and gas fees, and we conclude our conversation with a great discussion of The Graph – where it's heading and where we are in that journey.
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In this episode, we spoke to Marc-Antoine Ross, CEO and Co-Founder of StreamingFast, a protocol infrastructure company. On June 17, 2021, The Graph and StreamingFast announced a new partnership, which has since received a lot of news and industry attention.
My conversation with Marc is incredible. In addition to sharing his professional background and entry into crypto, Marc talks about his life-long passion for entrepreneurship, the origins of StreamingFast, the problem he and his team initially set out to address, and what this new partnership will mean for the future of The Graph.
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In this episode, we spoke to Adam Soffer, a Software Engineer and Designer at Livepeer, a decentralized video streaming network built on the Ethereum blockchain. Livepeer was one of the first 10 subgraphs to recently migrate from the hosted service to the mainnet.
Our conversations covers many topics, including Adam's professional and educational background, his entry into crypto, what Livepeer is and how it uses The Graph, the similarities between Livepeer and The Graph, and a very engaging discussion about subgraphs.
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In this episode, we spoke to Pranav Maheshwari, a Solutions Engineer at Edge & Node working on The Graph community and ecosystem. We discuss several great topics, including:
- Pranav's background in academia and crypto;
- His role as Solution Engineer at The Graph;
- His long-term vision for The Graph;
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In this episode, we spoke to four panelists (Martin, Slimchance, Payne, and Jim Cousins) about the recent migration of subgraphs to the mainnet. We discuss several interesting topics, including:
- What did we learn during this phase of the migration?
- What should we expect in future migrations?
- Advice for new Delegators, Indexers, and Curators?
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Dave Kajpust, a Blockchain Engineer at Edge & Node. We spoke to Dave about several interesting topics, including:
- What is a blockchain engineer?
- What the early days of build The Graph’s hosted service was like?
- How should we think about concepts like indexing layer, L1 and L2 blockchains, and what a node is?
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Konstantin Zaitcev and Kasper Rasmussen with P2P Validator, an Indexer at The Graph. We spoke to Konstantin and Kasper about several interesting topics, including:
- How P2P Validator balances being the largest Indexer at The Graph with a mission for decentralization;
- Why the elected to close rewards allocations on a daily basis;
- Why they took such a unique position regarding GIP 2.
- Their experience with the recent subgraph migration.
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Zac Burns, Software Engineer at Edge & Node. We spoke to Zac about several interesting topics, including:
- The recent Scalar announcements at The Graph;
- The role of Fisherman;
- How Delegators secure the network;
- The difference between indexer rewards and query fees;
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Eva Beylin, Director of The Graph Foundation. We spoke to Eva about several interesting topics, including:
- Her role at The Graph Foundation and the Graph Grants program;
- The relationship between The Graph Foundation, Edge & Node, and The Graph;
- The Graph's role in Web 3, DeFi, and NFTs;
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Gary Morris, an Indexer (Staking Facilities and 0xFury) and member of The Graph Council. We spoke to Gary about several interesting topics, including:
- His role at The Graph Council.
- The differences in operating a large Indexer, like Staking Facilities, and a smaller Indexer, like 0xFury.
- Gary also talks about the recent migration of subgraphs to the mainnet.
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Jerry Okolo, who is both a Curator and Delegator, at The Graph. We spoke to Jerry about several interesting topics, including:
- His experience in The Graph's Curator launch program.
- What Curators do and how they do it.
- His advice for those who want to become a Curator.
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Stefan Mueller, a Delegator, soon-to-be Curator, and creator of The Graph Academy. We spoke to Stefan about several interesting topics, including:
- His experience in The Graph's Curator launch program.
- How he created The Graph Academy.
- His advisor for individuals who plan to apply for a grant with The Graph Foundation.
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Juan Manual Rodriguez Defago, an Indexer, Delegator, and subgraph developer. We spoke to Juan about a broad range of topics, including:
- His work as developer and Indexer at The Graph.
- How he explains what is meant by "indexing a subgraph" and "closing an allocation."
- How The Graph changes the way dApp developers work.
- Show Notes.
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In this episode, we interview Tegan Kline, Co-founder and Business Lead at Edge & Node. We spoke to Tegan about a broad range of topics, including:
- The relationship between Edge & Node, The Graph, and The Graph Foundation.
- Her experience acting as a Delegator in The Graph.
- Her values-focused mission working in crypto.
- Show Notes.
Tegan Kline, Co-Founder and Business Lead at Edge & Node, helping to ensure a vibrant decentralized future. Tegan is working on The Graph, an indexing and query protocol organizing the world’s open blockchain data and making open data a public good. Tegan helps leaders and innovators connect more deeply with stakeholders across the blockchain ecosystem.
Tegan Kline is the former International Business Development Manager and OXT Relations Lead for Orchid, an A16z and Sequoia-backed blockchain company that created tools and protocols for users to obtain digital freedom and an open and accessible internet. Tegan successfully helped to launch Orchid at a 400m valuation on Coinbase.
Prior to Orchid, Tegan was the Executive VP of a patent marketplace powered by blockchain, analyzed by AI. She began her career in Investment Banking at BAML and, prior to discovering blockchain, worked in Sales and Trading at Barclays.
Tegan’s Social Media:
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/tegan-kline-17306b60…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theklineventure
Edge & Node’s Social Media:
Forbes Article: https://forbes.com/sites/vipinbharathan/2021/02/09/edge--node-a-new-software-development-company-is-launched-by-the-graph-core-protocol-team/?sh=1d11c1964f8d…
Website: https://edgeandnode.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/edgeandnode
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/edgeandnode…
Medium: https://medium.com/edge-node
The Graph’s Social Media:
Telegram: https://t.me/GraphProtocol
Telegram Announcements: https://t.me/GraphProtocolOfficial…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/graphprotocol?s=20…
Discord: https://thegraph.com/discord
Apply for a Graph Grant: https://airtable.com/shreX09LazIhsg0bU…
Jobs Page: https://thegraph.com/jobs/
Delegation: https://network.thegraph.com
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In this episode, we interview Derek Silva, community manager at The Graph, and founder of CommComm, a community growth agency. We spoke with Derek about a range of topics, including:
- How The Graph community is different from others
- The most common questions he received on the community boards
- His vision for the future of The Graph
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In this episode, we interview Jim Cousins, an Indexer (Wave Five) at The Graph and member of The Graph Council. We spoke to Jim about a range of topics, including:
- When he first got interested in crypto and The Graph
- How he thinks about The Graph and subgraphs
- The roles of Curators, Indexers, and Delegators in The Graph ecosystem
- The various aspects required to be an Indexer
- An Indexer's perspective on Delegator rewards, the 28-day "thaw period," and GIP2
- You can find Jim Cousins on Twitter and at his website. Additional show notes available at https://www.grtiq.com/grtiq-podcast-01-jim-cousins/.
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