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  • OKX Founder in TOKEN2049: Focus on On-Chain and Payments
    This episode features two segments from OKX Founder and CEO Star Xu at the TOKEN2049 conference: a keynote speech and a fireside chat. The audio content is in English.In his keynote, Star Xu reflected on the evolution of the crypto industry over the twelve years since OKX was founded, highlighting Bitcoin and stablecoins as two major milestones. He contrasted traditional finance, which he described as a "closed system," with DeFi as an "open system." He emphasized that the future of finance will be built on transparent, interoperable, and global on-chain infrastructure, enabling full tokenization of assets and payments.In the fireside chat, Star Xu focused on the rollout and vision of OKX's payment product, OKX Pay. He revisited the rise of Bitcoin and stablecoins, stating that stablecoins are poised to become the core infrastructure of future payments -- enabling low-cost, cross-border, peer-to-peer transactions, while also exceeding traditional banks in terms of security and compliance.Timeline:Keynote Speech by Star Xu00:00 Bitcoin and stablecoins as the foundation of the crypto industry01:08 The transparency and globalization of DeFi02:51 Self-custody and compliance empower users to regain control04:42 OKX builds real-time on-chain monitoring and global compliance framework05:30 X Layer and OKX Vision Fund support the on-chain financial ecosystemFireside Chat06:30 How crypto payments can integrate into daily life08:40 Stablecoins as the future infrastructure for cross-border payments10:01 How OKX Pay differs from and improves on traditional credit card payments12:38 How on-chain payments enable yield generation for users14:49 OKX as a liquidity hub for stablecoins15:32 Why OKX chose a hybrid "self-custody + compliance" model16:00 Multi-signature security to protect user funds16:40 X Layer as the global infrastructure powering OKX Pay
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  • EP-43 ChainOpera AI: Returning AI Ownership to the Community
    The episode of the WuBlockchain Podcast features an interview with Salman Avestimehr, Co-Founder of ChainOpera, for an in-depth discussion on building an AI-agent and model network through community co-creation and co-ownership. Focusing on the intersection of AI and blockchain, the conversation examined how decentralized AI can impact people's lives—much as the internet once brought individuals closer together—by enabling humans to interface more easily with complex ecosystems, giving individuals a degree of agency when facing large centralized systems, and allowing everyone to participate, co-create, and co-own.Timeline:00:00 Founding catalyst for ChainOpera02:22 What is ChainOpera AI's mission?03:50 What problems is "decentralized AI" meant to solve?06:15 Team composition and roles08:54 What do "Crypto GPT/Crypto AGI" signify?12:06 Where do AI and blockchain best intersect?16:57 How does ChainOpera AI differ from peer projects?18:45 User base and activity metrics20:25 Four-layer architecture and division of responsibilities22:31 Ecosystem progress23:45 How will AI agents evolve?29:33 Next-step roadmap
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  • EP-42 With Boundless CEO: ZK, PoVW, and Quantum Defense
    This episode of the Wu Blockchain podcast features an interview with Boundless CEO Shiv Shankar and RISC Zero Head of Global Marketing Tina Liu, focusing on the Boundless mainnet, the step-change in ZK proof performance, and token economics. Boundless, introduced by RISC Zero, is The Verifiable Compute Layer built in Rust. It provides a componentized stack that simplifies ZK integration, performing computation off-chain while using ZKPs on-chain for cross-chain interactions, batching proofs from heterogeneous systems to reduce on-chain verification costs and improve developer efficiency.Key takeaways: ZK has moved from a "research topic" to mass production, with applications compressing Ethereum block-level (single-block) proofs to ~12 seconds. Boundless achieved decentralization on day one, distributing rewards by contribution via Proof of Verifiable Work (PoVW)—emphasizing "more work, more pay" and non-forgability—to avoid single-point oligopolies. During the public test phase, the mainnet exhibited a Jevons effect: lower costs expanded usage. The project positions itself as the operations and distribution layer for ZK compute, expanding demand through collaborations with Stellar, Base, and EigenLayer. It also stresses the post-quantum advantages of ZK—especially the STARK family—and counters compute monopolies with open bidding and a cloud price cap.Timeline:00:00 Why can Ethereum block-level proofs be compressed to ~12 seconds?03:46 How to balance high-yield narratives with token stability?04:15 Why insist on day-one decentralization?04:47 How does PoVW measure contribution and prevent forged work? Why call it an evolution of PoW?08:34 How does borderless mining attract new classes of compute providers?09:28 Why did a misunderstanding arise around the Kaito airdrop?11:02 Demand-side uplift driven by partner networks16:19 Cost-down applications for extreme workloads19:17 When proof costs fall, the Jevons effect emerges20:24 How do ZK and AI combine?25:07 How to address quantum threats?27:08 How to prevent compute oligopolies?29:06 What are the strategies for China and Korea?37:26 Pathways for government–public chain cooperation on post-quantum security38:22 Closing & next steps
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  • EP-41 Transforming Ethereum Access: The Ether Machine Model
    In this episode, Andrew Keys, co-founder of The Ether Machine, outlines the company's novel strategy of offering institutional investors exposure to Ethereum through a public vehicle. Unlike traditional ETFs, The Ether Machine aims to generate additional yield for shareholders by actively staking, restaking, and participating in decentralized finance (DeFi). Andrew highlights how the company's clean corporate structure and its focus on Ethereum set it apart from other crypto asset management vehicles.Timeline:00:00 Introduction to Andrew Keys and The Ether Machine02:27 Transitioning from Consensus and DARMA to The Ether Machine03:44 The Ether Machine's $654 Million Raise and Treasury Model05:41 Why Ethereum Over Bitcoin for Asset Management07:09 Key Drivers Behind the Treasury-Centric Model09:09 The Ether Machine vs. Traditional Holding Companies and ETFs10:31 Explaining NAV (Net Asset Value) and its Importance12:09 NAV and its Role in Equity Valuation13:24 How Staking and Yield Generation Shape The Ether Machine's Business15:41 Communicating the Model to Traditional Market Investors16:40 Future Plans: Restaking and Advanced Yield Strategies17:16 Why The Ether Machine Chose SPAC over Direct Listing18:43 Advantages of a SPAC in the Crypto Regulatory Landscape20:15 Capital Structure Design to Avoid Dilution21:36 Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability for The Ether Machine's Model22:22 Balancing Institutional Interest with Ethereum's Native Values23:55 Educating Wall Street and Main Street on Ethereum25:33 Differentiating The Ether Machine's Strategy from Competitors27:22 Vision for Ethereum's Future in Finance28:31 Merging DeFi and TradFi: The Future of Finance29:06 SEC Compliance and Legal Clarity in The Ether Machine's Operation30:33 Regulatory Challenges and Expanding to Other Assets31:36 The Potential of Tokenization and Governance Layers for The Ether Machine32:04 Closing Thoughts on The Ether Machine's Future and Ethereum's Role
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  • EP-40 Holoworld AI: Shaping the Future of Web3 Launchpads
    In this episode, Tong Pow, co-founder of Hologram (Creators of Holoworld AI and Ava Studio), talks about the evolution of Holoworld AI from its early NFT avatar experiments to becoming a platform that bridges AI and Web3. Tong explains how products like Hologram Extension, Agent Creator, and Ava Studio led to the launch of Hololaunch, a Launchpad designed to help both Web2 and Web3 IPs enter the blockchain space. He discusses Hologram's differentiation in the competitive Launchpad landscape, the roles of Holo and AVA tokens, and the ways AI-powered content creation can amplify community engagement. Tong also shares insights on partnerships, ecosystem growth, and the upcoming HOLO TGE. Text summary.Shownotes:00:00 Origins of Holoworld AI and Tong's AI + Crypto Journey02:09 AI's natural intersection with crypto and NFTs as virtual personas03:37 Evolution of Holoworld AI Products: Extension, Agent Creator, Ava Studio, and Hololaunch07:00 Current strategy and expanding to an agentic IP ecosystem07:59 Why Holoworld AI Built a Launchpad and User-Driven Demand09:00 Competitive landscape of Launchpads and Holo's positioning10:46 Trends in AI + on-chain Launchpad evolution11:51 Differentiation through technology, partnerships, and network effects13:04 Role of HOLO token in Hololaunch and ecosystem flywheels14:31 Distinction between HOLO token (ecosystem) and AVA token (app-level utility)16:42 Ava Studio's advantages over Runway, Pika, and others18:18 Open beta status of Ava Studio and mobile-first approach19:16 APIs and SDKs on the roadmap for pro creators20:01 New workflows vs. traditional production pipelines20:44 Combining Ava Studio with Hololaunch for creator-driven promotion21:45 Agent creation and no-code launch stack integration22:17 Incentive alignment across users, creators, developers, and investors23:52 Partnerships with Pudgy Penguins and upcoming collaborations24:45 Upcoming Holo TGE and opportunities for creators and stakers
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