
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
45 episodes
Sehaj--Reigniting DeFi: Avantisfi.com, Real-World Assets, and Zero-Fee Trading
SummaryIn this conversation, Sehaj, co-founder of Avantis, reflects on the arc of DeFi—from its early experimental phase (1.0), through the token-incentivized wave (2.0), to today's DeFi 3.0, which he describes as a period of fina...
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34:19

Jose Betancourt: How VDEX Is Redefining Perp Trading: Omnichain, Self-Custody, Sub-Millisecond Speed
Learning about the perp DEX category was really educational for me and I appreciate speaking with @josebetandcourt about his project @0xVDEX, which is shaping up to be a serious contender to @HyperliquidX. Speci...
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50:07

Oleg Fomenko--Earning Crypto One Sweat and Step at a Time with Sweat Economy
Oleg Fomenko--Earning Crypto One Sweat and Step at a Time with Sweat EconomySummaryIn this episode, Oleg Fomenko — co-founder of Sweat Economy — shares the story behind one of the most widely adopted health apps in the world. Wi...
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1:05:21

Autonomous Websites, AI and Domains with Matthew Gould of Unstoppable Domains
In this conversation, Matt Gould, co-founder of Unstoppable Domains, shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency and the inception of his company. He discusses the challenges faced in creating a user-friendly domain system for crypto tr...
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1:02:36

Brian Mahoney--Bring Everyday Finance to Your Bitcoin with Mezo.org
SummaryIn this episode, Brian Mahoney—Chief Business Officer at Thesis and co-founder of mezo—shares his journey from traditional finance into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). He introduces the idea of ...
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51:09

Kyle Haener--KOL Influencer Marketing in Crypto with Tunnl.io
SummaryIn this conversation, Kyle Haener, co-founder and CEO of Tunnl.io, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the influencer marketing space, particularly within the crypto industry. He shares insights from his entrepreneurial...
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49:49

Felipe Argento--Cartesi Project: Ethereum App-Specific Rollups with a Linux Runtime
SummaryIn this conversation, Felipe Argento, co-founder of Cartesi, shares his journey into the world of blockchain and the vision behind Cartesi. He discusses the importance of decentralized computing, the technical foundations of Cart...
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45:07

James Ross--Mode Network A Look Back and What's Ahead
In this conversation, James Ross, founder of Mode Network, a Layer 2 Blockchain on Ethereum, discusses his journey into the crypto space, the achievements and challenges faced by Mode Network in its first year, and the strategic pivot towards i...
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35:36

Kim Currier -- Building Community in the Metaverse with Decentraland
SummaryIn this conversation, Kim Currier, Head of Partnerships and Marketing at Decentraland Foundation, discusses her journey into the crypto space, the unique aspects of Decentraland as a social virtual world, and the various user expe...
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51:37

Ben Celermajer--Synthetix Bets Big on Ethereum Mainnet with Derive Perp DEX and Infinex Integration
SummaryIn this conversation, Ben Celermajer, the Strategy Lead at Synthetix, discusses the evolution of Synthetix from its origins as Haven to its current state in the DeFi landscape. He highlights the challenges faced by the platform, i...
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45:10

Reka--RISC ZERO, Launching Boundless, Access Verifiable ZK Proofs and Computation on Any Chain
SummaryIn this conversation, Reka, the Director of Marketing at RISC ZERO, shares her unique journey from veterinary medicine to the world of crypto. She discusses her experiences in community building through Guild, the innovative tech...
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58:21

Harrison Hines--Fleek and The Future of AI Agents and Crypto
SummaryIn this conversation, Harrison Hines, co-founder of Fleek, shares his journey into the crypto space, the evolution of Fleek, and the company's focus on AI agents and trusted execution environments. He discusses the impl...
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1:05:15

Steven Waterhouse--Nazare Ventures and Why AI First, Crypto Second, Builders Will Win
SummaryIn this conversation, Steven Waterhouse discusses his extensive background in technology and venture capital, focusing on his transition from crypto to AI. He emphasizes the enabling nature of AI as a technology that en...
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57:11

Orkun Kilic--Citrea: The First Bitcoin ZK Rollup
SummaryIn this conversation, Orkun Kilic, co-founder of Citrea, shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, detailing how he transitioned from skepticism to becoming a key player in the Bitcoin ecosystem. He explains the ...
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55:42

Jihao Sun--Flock.io Decentralized Federated Learning for Blockchain AI
Summary In this conversation, Jihao Sun, co-founder of Flock, shares his journey from a background in computer science and AI to the creation of Flock, a platform that merges AI and blockchain technology. He discusses the im...
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44:11

Unlocking Real-World Assets with Kingsley Advani from Allo.xyz
SummaryIn this conversation, Kingsley Advani shares his journey in the crypto space, starting from his early coding experiences to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses the founding of Allo, a platform designed to simp...
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46:42

Eric Vreeland--Expanding The Zero Knowledge Blockchain Use Case with Polyhedra
SummaryIn this conversation, Eric Vreeland, Chief Strategy Officer at Polyhedra, discusses his journey into the crypto space, the partnership between Polyhedra and Layer Zero, and the evolution of their ZK Bridge technology. He el...
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47:59

Alsie Liu--Dune Dashboards for Marketing: From Brand Awareness to Acquisition and Retention
SummaryIn this conversation, Alsie from Dune discusses the intersection of psychology and marketing within the crypto space, the evolution of Dune as a data platform for blockchain, and the diverse user base that utiliz...
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52:23

Seb, Sophon Founder--Sophon’s Vision: How Crypto Can Finally Go Mainstream Through Design, Data & UX
SummaryIn this conversation, Seb, co-founder of Sophon, discusses the innovative approach of Sophon in the crypto space, focusing on user experience, product design, and the importance of data. He emphasizes the need to at...
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49:54

Daniel Jacobs--Thrive Protocol and Fixing Crypto's Grant Problem
SummaryIn this conversation, Daniel Jacobs, co-founder and CEO of Thrive Protocol, discusses the importance of recognizing value creation in the crypto space. He reflects on a nostalgic experience that inspired the mission of Thrive Pro...
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42:52

Austin Federa--Increase Bandwidth, Reduce Latency: The DoubleZero Story
SummaryIn this conversation, Austin Federa shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, detailing his early experiences with Bitcoin and his eventual pivot to the blockchain space. He discusses his transition from working at the ...
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48:57

Clay Robbins--Colosseum Integrates Hackathons, Accelerators, Venture Funding in Solana Ecosystem
SummaryIn this conversation, Clay Robbins, co-founder of Colosseum, shares his journey through the crypto landscape, discussing his experiences at Square, 0x, and Slow Ventures. He emphasizes the importance of hackathons in foste...
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54:55

Henry De Valence--Penumbra Labs Private Trading in Any Crypto Asset
SummaryIn this conversation, Henry De Valence from Penumbra Labs discusses the innovative approach of Penumbra in creating a private decentralized exchange (DEX) that prioritizes user experience and privacy. He explains the challe...
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1:02:18

Paul Thomas--Somnia Blockchain Unlocking Gaming with 1 Million TPS
SummaryIn this conversation, Paul Thomas, co-founder of Somnia Blockchain, shares insights into the inception and development of Somnia, a high-performance layer one blockchain designed to support the metaverse and gaming indu...
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54:45

The Future of Rollups and Blockchain Infrastructure with Amrit Kumar of AltLayer
SummaryIn this conversation, Amrit Kumar from AltLayer discusses the company's role in providing blockchain infrastructure, particularly through rollups and RaaS (Rollup as a Service). He explains the evolution of these technolog...
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