Block by Block: A Show on Web3 Growth Marketing
Each week, I sit down with the innovators and builders shaping the future of crypto and web3.
Growth isn’t a sprint; it’s a process—built gradually, step by step, block by block.
Let’s build something incredible, together. All onchain.
Episodes
113 episodes
A Digital Asset Treasury (DATs) for Ethereum
SummaryIn this episode, Clouted from ETH Strategy speaks with Peter Abilla and breaks down how they are trying to build an autonomous, on-chain “investment bank” for Ethereum. He walks through how Michael Saylor’s use of convertible note...
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A Legislative Market Structure Bill Makes Bitcoin Stronger - Alex Miller with Stacks
SummaryIn this conversation, Alex Miller from Stacks Labs discusses with Peter Abilla the evolution of Bitcoin and the Stacks ecosystem. He shares his journey into Bitcoin, emphasizing its role as a competitive force against f...
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Blockchain Interoperability is a Scam: Users Want Invisibility and Not Worry About Underlying
SummaryIn this conversation, Peter Abilla interviews Alex Shevchenko, head of Aurora Labs and a key developer of NEAR Protocol. They discuss the impressive growth of NEAR Intents, its innovative approach to cross-chain interop...
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From TradFi to DeFi: Indexed of Tokenized Assets and ERC-7621
SummaryIn this episode of the Block by Block show, Peter Abilla interviews Dom Ryder, the founder of Alvara.xyz, a decentralized finance protocol that aims to revolutionize crypto asset management. Dom shares his journey from traditiona...
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Runescape Bot Creator to AI and Crypto Entrepreneur
SummaryIn this conversation, Erick Ho, co-founder of Function Network, shares his journey from creating a RuneScape bot to developing a managed AI cloud platform. He discusses the challenges of sustainability in open source models, the ...
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Future of Crypto Trading: No fees, No limits, Fast, and on Ethereum DEX
SummaryIn this conversation, Simon Jones, co-founder of Reya, discusses the innovative architecture of their decentralized exchange (DEX) that achieves both speed and decentralization. He explains the target audiences for Reya, includin...
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Decentralized AI for Model Developers and the Role of Crypto in Allora Network
SummaryIn this conversation, Nick Emmons, founder and CEO of Allora Labs, discusses the Allora Network with Peter Abilla, a decentralized platform aimed at improving machine learning through collaboration among various AI models. He exp...
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Privacy-first Crypto Decentralized Perps Exchange That's Fast and on Ethereum
SummaryIn this conversation, Varun, co-founder of Hibachi.xyz, discusses with Peter Abilla the innovative features and technical aspects of their decentralized trading platform. He emphasizes the importance of privacy in tradi...
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Perpetual Swaps, Spot Trading, Money Market all-in-one Vertical Crypto Stack on MegaETH
SummaryIn this conversation, Peter Abilla interviews Kevin Kap, co-founder of WCM, a capital-efficient trading venue. They discuss the origin of WCM, the identification of market inefficiencies, and the importance of capital efficiency ...
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Programmable Bitcoin on Solana, with Lending, Trading, and Yield on Your Bitcoin
SummaryIn this conversation, Justin from Zeus Network discusses the innovative solutions being developed to bridge Bitcoin and Solana through their programmable library. He highlights the technical challenges faced in cross-chain messag...
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Asaf Nadler with Peter Abilla on Crypto Marketing
SummaryIn this conversation, Asaf Nadler, co-founder of Addressable, discusses his journey from military service in the IDF to entrepreneurship in the Web3 marketing space. He highlights the unique challenges of marketing in a...
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Emanuele Francione - DUSK, ZCash, and Privacy with Peter Abilla
SummaryIn this conversation, Emanuele Franciani, founder of Dusk, shares his journey into the world of crypto and blockchain, detailing his background in avionics and how it influenced his approach to developing Dusk. He discusses the v...
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Harry Horsfall with Peter Abilla on Flight3 and Crypto Marketing Innovations
SummaryIn this conversation, Harry Horsfall, co-founder and CEO of Flight3, shares his insights on the current state of the crypto market, the challenges and opportunities in African crypto markets, and the regulatory landscap...
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Jay Kurahashi-Sofue with Peter Abilla on Stablecoins, Brand Marketing in Crypto, and Eco.com
SummaryIn this conversation, Jay Kurahashi-Sofue, CMO of Eco Protocol, shares his journey from the music industry to the world of crypto marketing. He discusses his experiences at Ogilvy, the challenges of scaling marketing te...
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Jim Chang - LiFi Protocol Acquires Catalyst Systems
SummaryIn this conversation, Jim discusses his journey with Catalyst Systems, the challenges of interoperability in the crypto space, and the importance of customer development. He reflects on the ease of launching Layer 2 solutions, th...
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Peter Abilla Speaks with Erbil Karaman on How Huma Finance Unlocks Trapped Liquidity
SummaryIn this episode of Block by Block, Peter Abilla sits down with Erbil Karaman, co-founder of Huma Finance, to unpack PayFi, income-backed DeFi, and the broken state of cross-border payments. Erbil explains how PayFi uses...
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Michael Heinrich with Peter Abilla on 0G as the First AI Layer 1 Blockchain
In this conversation, Michael Heinrich discusses his journey into the crypto space and the founding of 0G (Zero Gravity), the first AI Layer 1 blockchain. He elaborates on the unique features of 0G, including its developer-friendly ecosystem, k...
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Mihir Kulkarni - Spectral Labs, Crypto AI Agents, Crypto Marketing with Peter Abilla
SummaryIn this conversation, Mihir Kulkarni from Spectral Labs discusses his journey in the Web3 space, particularly his experiences at Coinbase and how they shaped his current role. He delves into the concept of AI agents in ...
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Tokenizing AI Compute: Peter Abilla speaks with Kony on How Gaib Turns GPUs Into Onchain Yield
SummaryIn this Block by Block episode, Peter Abilla sits down with Kony, CEO and co-founder of Gaib, to unpack how GPU tokenization can create real yield at the intersection of AI, DeFi and zero-knowledge crypto. Kony explains how his mi...
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Naruto - Avail Project and Tips for Crypto Developer Marketing
SummaryIn this conversation, Naruto, a Developer Relations professional at Avail, discusses the challenges and strategies of marketing to developers in the crypto space. He shares insights on how he transitioned from a softwar...
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55:45
Shad with Peter Abilla - Why Crypto Marketing Still Uses the Old Playbooks
SummaryShad from Rare Minds walks through how crypto marketing has changed and why most teams are still stuck in old playbooks. He explains the Giga Method as a way to connect Web2-style rigor with Web3-native mechanics, so campaigns ar...
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52:34
Luis Bezzenberger - How Shutter Network Protects Against MEV
SummaryIn this conversation, Luis Bezenberger discusses Shutter Network, an encryption as a service mechanism designed to provide decentralized encryption and decryption. He explains the importance of Shutter Network in protecting again...
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Drake Exchange on Monad: Building the Main Clearing House for Perps
SummaryLarry Smoove from Drake Exchange breaks down how Drake is positioning itself as the main trading venue on Monad, with a focus on serious traders who still want a smooth, approachable experience. He explains how flexible...
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Yannik Schrade - Arcium, the encrypted Supercomputer
In this conversation, Yannick Schrade, co-founder and CEO of Arcium, discusses the inception of Arcium, its focus on encrypted computing, and the choice of the Solana ecosystem. He elaborates on the unique features of Arcium, including its abil...
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Storytelling, Hacks, And Headlines: Samantha Yap On Crypto PR with Peter Abilla
SummarySamantha Yap, founder of Yap Global, walks through how she built one of the first crypto-native PR agencies and what good communications actually looks like in this industry. She explains why storytelling and trust are ...
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