Discover the Future of Web3: Insights, Innovations, and Interviews
Dive into the latest trends and expert perspectives in Web3, Blockchain, Crypto, and more with Sam Kamani. Join us as we explore the digital revolution shaping our world.
AI agents need open money: Ryze Labs' Matty Graham on crypto rails, stablecoins, and scaling in emerging markets
In Episode 273 of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Matty Graham, Managing Partner at Ryze Labs, explores the intersection of AI and crypto. From his Bitcoin beginnings on Reddit to his conviction in Ethereum, Matty shares how Ryze is investing in the infrastructure needed for digital agents to transact value in emerging markets. The episode covers stablecoin utility, the future of AI agents, institutional adoption, data privacy, and why startups should care more about 7 super fans than 70,000 airdrop hunters.
Privacy on demand: why COTI believes confidentiality will drive crypto’s next breakout
COTI CEO Shahaf Bar-Geffen joins Sam Kamani to discuss why privacy and scalability are the final hurdles for crypto’s mainstream adoption. He breaks down how COTI’s garbled-circuit EVM enables “privacy on demand” for any chain, powers a private DEX with AI trading agents, and supports CBDCs and RWAs. With a modular architecture and an ecosystem-wide call to action, COTI is betting on a 2025 “Privacy Summer” to rival DeFi’s breakout moment.
Driving Web3 forward: how DeLorean is building the future of cars on-chain
In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Evan Kuhn, President of DeLorean Labs, joins the podcast to unpack how the legendary car brand is making its mark in Web3. From blockchain-powered car reservations and drive-to-earn rewards to a full token ecosystem with real-world utility, Evan shares how DeLorean is blending nostalgia with forward-looking innovation. The episode dives into the tech stack (including Sui blockchain), celebrity partnerships, and what makes DeLorean Labs’ approach to Web3 more than just a marketing stunt.
From Google to DePIN: How NodeOps Is Quietly Scaling Decentralized Infrastructure
In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, we talk with Alex from NodeOps, who shares how she transitioned from leading Web3 growth at Google to scaling one of the most promising decentralized infrastructure platforms in the DePIN space. With $3.8M in revenue and 700,000 users already onboarded, NodeOps is doing more than building hype—it’s building real infrastructure with real traction. We dive into everything from their AI security tools and dynamic mint-burn tokenomics to why they’re focusing on accessibility in the Global South.
Building trust in AI for contracts: how Legalise is rewriting legal tech for SaaS
In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Usman Wahid—former lawyer turned founder of Legalise—discusses how AI can assist in complex B2B SaaS contract negotiations without sacrificing legal rigor. He shares the real dangers of hallucinated legal citations, the design of Legalise’s human-in-the-loop system, and the potential of decentralized AI in legal infrastructure. For B2B startups tired of slow contract cycles, Legalise offers a compelling, lawyer-informed alternative.
How Simplify Labs Is Future-Proofing Crypto Exchanges in Europe
In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Vadym Rozov, founder of Simplify Labs, breaks down the coming wave of crypto regulation in Europe. With the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) and DORA frameworks poised to reshape the continent’s crypto landscape, Simplify Labs is already ahead—offering modular, white-label infrastructure that’s regulation-ready. Vadym explains why only a fraction of Europe’s exchanges will survive, how his team built with compliance in mind from day one, and why banks are quickly becoming crypto-native. If you’re building a crypto product in the EU, this episode is essential listening.