CEO of Centrifuge on RWA Tokenization in 2025: From Niche to Necessity
Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge, is the new guest on the Decentralized Voices podcast. Centrifuge is the real-world asset tokenization platform that brings the power of onchain finance to asset managers and investors. Bhaji has rich experience scaling early-stage companies into market leaders and bringing together traditional finance and decentralized technology. She’s definitely a role model, especially for women building careers in DeFi. In this episode, we explore: 🔸 The tokenization of Real-World Assets 🔸 $1,000,000,000 into a single tokenized product (exclusively on Decentralized Voices) 🔸 Bhaji’s journey from CMO to CEO 🔸 Teasers about the upcoming RWA Summit in Cannes and New York Enjoy the conversation and share this episode with your friends! ❤️🔥 Guest: Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge X: https://x.com/itsbhaji LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhajiilluminati RWA Documentary: https://youtu.be/pUhFJPLe4zk 🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova X: https://x.com/dariastrategy Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz
Crecimiento Argentina and Devconnect 2025: 5 reasons LATAM is going all-in on crypto
Hola! Welcome to the Decentralized Voices podcast. This time, Daria chats with Simón Puebla, head of BD and sponsorships at Crecimiento Argentina 🇦🇷 In this episode we discuss upcoming Devconnect in Buenos Aires, the Web3 community in LATAM, and the Bring Argentina Onchain initiative. Key taglines: 🔹 With 25,000 attendees, Devconnect will thrust Argentina onto the world stage. How does the Crecimiento team want to implement this? 🔹 Crypto adoption in Argentina driven by 30 % monthly inflation 🔹 Public consultations, a regulatory sandbox, and the push for LATAM’s first digital special economic zone 🔹 The biggest hackathon in LATAM history. When and how? 🔹 Pop-up city culture & deep community bonds 🔹 Asado and amazing nature of Argentina Learn more about Crecimiento Argentina, discover behind-the-scenes insights, and hear how this community impacts the LATAM region, changes lives, and fosters creativity and collaboration among Web3 builders. Enjoy the conversation and share this episode with your friends! ❤️🔥 Guest: Simón Puebla Twitter: https://x.com/Simonpuebla_ Crecimiento: https://bento.me/crecimientoar Bring Argentina Onchain: https://www.bringargentinaonchain.org Devconnect: https://devconnect.org 🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova Twitter: https://x.com/dariastrategy Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz 🙌
Solving liquidity fragmentation on Ethereum with TEEs and real-time proofs
I'm thrilled to welcome Can Kisagun, co-founder & CEO of t1 protocol, to this episode of Decentralized Voices! In just 35 minutes, we dive into: 🔸 Real-time proving & its impact on Ethereum scaling 🔸 The biggest challenges in Ethereum's infrastructure 🔸 L1 vs. L2 networks – what you need to know 🔸 The controversy around Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) 🔸 Insider alfa about the a16z crypto acceleratorLike, share & subscribe to Decentralized Voices for exclusive insights into Web3 innovation, drama, and breakthroughs! Guest: Can Kisagun Twitter: https://x.com/kisaguncan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cankisagun
Marketing wouldn't help if the product is sh*t
In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria sits down with Zoe, a Web3 marketer at WebZero and co-founder of Crypto Girls Club, to talk about what it really takes to engage developers in the crypto space. From the truth behind developer marketing (spoiler: they hate being sold to) to organizing hacker houses and building a personal brand that unlocks global opportunities, this is a must-watch for marketers, founders, and builders in Web3. What we cover: 🔸 Why most Web3 marketing fails with developers 🔸 Building trust and the difference between marketing to devs and degens 🔸 How to conduct 20 Web3 events in one week 🔸 Building for the long game without chasing token pumps 🔸 Personal branding strategies to get the best jobs and collabs Enjoy the conversation and don’t forget to share this episode with your friends! ❤️🔥 Guest: Zoe Faircloth, Global Events & Marketing Lead at WebZero X (Twitter): https://x.com/ZoeCatherineF LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-faircloth 🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova Twitter: https://x.com/dariastrategy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategy
Research Scientist Reveals Problems of Crypto Airdrops, UX, and Ethics
Have you ever wondered about the hidden truth that distinguishes successful Web3 projects from unsuccessful ones? I’m excited to have Johnnatan Messias, a person who shares a lot of Web3 insights from the scientific point of view. Johnnatan is a research scientist at Max Planck Institute focused on decentralized technologies, including DeFi, DAOs, and mechanism design for decentralized applications. From this episode, you’ll learn about the challenges of airdrops, ethics in crypto research, and the differences between theory and practical implementation of blockchain innovations. Guest: Dr. Johnnatan Messias LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnatan-messias Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnnatan_me Website: https://johnnatan-messias.github.io Host: Daria Strategy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategy Twitter: https://x.com/decent_voices Hackernoon: https://hackernoon.com/u/dariavolkova
Grassroots Communities Are Shaping Ethereum’s Future: ETHWarsaw, ETHCluj, ETHRome
In this episode of Decentralized Voices, we dive deep into how grassroots communities are shaping the future of Ethereum across Europe 🇪🇺 Daria chats with Monika (ETHWarsaw 🇵🇱), Simona (ETHCluj 🇷🇴), and Marco (ETHRome 🇮🇹) to share with you the real stories behind building thriving Web3 communities, organizing world-class Ethereum events, and inspiring domestic and international builders. Discover how local passion creates global impact — from Warsaw's buzzing Blockchain Week with raves to Cluj's student-driven innovation and stunning nature, and Rome's new Web3 hub with pizza and beer near the legendary Colosseum. We explore: 🌱 How grassroots movements grow Ethereum adoption🏛️ Unique cultural vibes at ETHWarsaw, ETHCluj, and ETHRome 🔮 Trends and challenges facing Web3 in 2025 🌳 Why local connections matter more than ever for global Web3 success Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more real conversations from the heart of the decentralized world!
Web3 DevRel Legend: From IBM to AI and Blockchain, Community Building, Life in Barbados
In this episode of Decentralized Voices, I sit down with Matt Hamilton, the Head of Developer Growth and Engineering at Asimov Protocol. From building Python-based web platforms in the early 2000s to leading DevRel at IBM, Ripple, Filecoin, Arbitrum, and now Asimov Protocol, Matt shares his unfiltered story, full of unexpected turns, community wisdom, and life lessons from his new home in Barbados 🇧🇧 Whether you're an aspiring DevRel, curious about Web3 careers, or passionate about the intersection of AI, blockchain, and decentralized communities, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.Like this video and share it with your friends! ❤️🔥 Guest: Matt Hamilton, Head of Developer Growth and Engineering at Asimov Protocol Twitter: https://x.com/HammerToe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthamilton77 Website: https://hammertoe.io 🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova Twitter: https://x.com/dariastrateg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategy Website: https://dariastrategy.com
Dr. Paul Dylan-Ennis: Ethereum Pluralism vs Bitcoin Maxis, Degens Over Cypherpunks, Crypto Twitter Trap
Welcome to the Decentralized Voices podcast! Daria is happy to host Dr. Paul Dylan-Ennis. Paul is an expert in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrency. He is a lecturer and professor at University College Dublin in Ireland and has published numerous papers and articles on blockchain and its social, economic, and cultural implications. In this episode, we’ll discuss blockchain education, Ethereum’s place in the Web3 ecosystem, crypto Twitter drama, and the differences between cypherpunks and degens. Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to like it and subscribe to the podcast. 🎙️ Guest: Dr. Paul Dylan-Ennis, professor at University College Dublin X (Twitter): https://x.com/post_polar_ Absolute Essentials of Ethereum (book): https://www.amazon.com/Absolute-Essentials-Ethereum-Business-Economics/dp/1032334185 Article on Blockworks: https://blockworks.co/news/crypto-subculture-x-reliance Mint this episode to get high-quality content from the top blockchain builders!