Ava Labs, Kaiko, and Hedera: Blockchain, Data and AI Innovation at DAS 2025
Join us for an exciting episode of The Edge of Show, live from the 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York City! Explore how we sit down with industry leaders to explore the latest innovations in blockchain technology and its applications in institutional finance.In this episode, we welcome Olivia Vande Woude and Amy Zhao from Ava Labs, who discuss the unique features of the Ava Labs ecosystem, including customizable layer one blockchains and emerging use cases for institutions and how they are transforming the landscape of tokenized assets and government applications.Next, John Motzel, head of US for Kiko, explains how they are bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets by providing normalized data from various exchanges, including DEXs. Finally, Shyam Nagarajan, CEO of Hedera, shares his vision for the intersection of blockchain and AI. He highlights Hedera's role as a trust layer for AI applications and the potential for tokenization in the evolving landscape of digital assets.Tune in to learn about the cutting-edge developments in blockchain technology, the future of DeFi, and how institutions are leveraging these innovations to drive growth in the digital asset space.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕🎥 Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral 💲Want to grow your business w automated SEO-friendly blogging? Check out our friends at MagicBlog: https://www.magicblog.ai/🌐 Want to own a Web3 domain? Check out our frens at Unstoppable Domains to get you a piece of the web - no annual fees EVER: https://unstoppabledomains.com/?ref=outeredge 🎥Are you a content creator, podcaster or interested in your business getting its voice out there? Then reserve a .podcast domain by paying just one-time as little as $10 for a lifetime of benefits! Check out the details and snag your .podcast domain today! https://get.unstoppabledomains.com/podcast/🌐 Want to dive into an email experience that values your privacy? Go check: https://ethermail.io/When you purchase through these links, we may earn a commission. ____ 🔓 Get Web3 Alpha & Exclusive Newsletter Access:👉 outeredge.beehiiv.com Sign up and join thousands of investors, dreamers, builders, and experts in getting exclusive content, access to massive giveaways, get event updates, and find your edge in the Web3 and AI space! Resources: Check the following links to learn more about these projects: Ava LabsWebsite: https://www.avalabs.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalabsofficial/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/avalabs?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avalabsofficial/ Connect with Olivia Vande Woude Twitter/X: https://x.com/cryptoreine Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-vande-woude/ Connect with Amy Zhao Twitter/X: https://x.com/theamyzhao Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-zhao1/ HederaWebsite: https://hedera.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hedera-network/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/hedera Connect with Shyam NagarajanTwitter/X: https://x.com/shyamnagarajan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyamnagarajan/ KaikoWebsite: https://www.kaiko.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaikodata/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/KaikoData Connect with John MotzelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmotzel/ More from Edge of NFT:🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 🖱 Website 👥 Facebook🧳 LinkedIn 🕹 Discord 💲 Simplify your #crypto payments with #Request and #earn $10 in $REQ through our referral link! This is not financial or tax advice. The Edge of Show content is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Whenever making financial decisions, we recommend doing your own research and talking to your accountant for
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