Validated

Austin Federa

When it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most — the price — is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about who’s up and who’s down, what to buy and what to sell, and today’s drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how it’s going to change ... everything. On VALIDATED, we’ll be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet — and our world. No hype cycles. No financial advice. Just conversations on the biggest ideas shaping the future of the internet. Web3 is complicated, but never boring.

  1. 6 MAR

    How Shelby Makes Decentralized Storage Faster and Cheaper w/ Pranav Raval

    In this episode, Austin chats with Pranav Raval (Aptos Labs) about Shelby, a new decentralized storage protocol designed to address the performance and cost limitations of earlier decentralized storage systems. The conversation dives into Shelby’s architecture and market opportunities. Unlike previous systems that rely on unreliable “spare capacity” nodes, Shelby uses professionally operated data centers, erasure coding for reliability, and incentives for fast data retrieval. This design enables new use cases beyond simple file storage, including verifiable advertising analytics, IP-protected generative media, AI data marketplaces, and distributed AI inference at the network edge. Pranav explains how Shelby can position itself as infrastructure for data-intensive applications—especially those driven by AI—while offering an alternative to the expensive egress fees and regional data silos of traditional cloud providers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 dk.

  2. 28 OCA

    How Wyoming Built the First State-Issued Stablecoin w/ Anthony Apollo

    In this episode, Austin talks with Anthony, Executive Director of Wyoming’s Stable Token Commission, about how Wyoming became the first U.S. state to issue its own government-backed stablecoin. They discuss the state’s decade-long push into crypto policy, why Wyoming chose to operate digital financial infrastructure instead of just regulating it, and how the Frontier Stable Token is designed to be fully backed, legally neutral, and usable for any lawful purpose. The conversation covers constitutional safeguards around privacy and due process, how reserves generate public revenue, and why a small, agile state may be uniquely positioned to experiment with on-chain money—offering a glimpse into what the future of state finance could look like.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 dk.

  3. 09.12.2025

    Inversion's Vision for Real-World Crypto w/ Santiago Roel Santos

    In this episode, Austin chats with Santiago Roel Santos, founder of Inversion, discussing why crypto has struggled to reach mainstream adoption and what it will take to change that. Santiago explains how Inversion applies a private-equity-style model to deploy capital into real-world use cases, rather than chasing speculative cycles. He outlines why stablecoins are emerging as crypto’s strongest product-market fit, what infrastructure still needs to mature, and how regulatory clarity is shaping global distribution. The conversation also covers chain selection, the limits of “casino onboarding,” and why genuine adoption depends on building products that solve practical problems for people and businesses.  00:00 - Understanding Inversion and Its Origins  07:18 - Crypto's Consumer to Enterprise Shift  12:59 - Interoperability and Choosing the Right Blockchain  17:16 - Private Equity in a High Interest Rate Environment  20:16 - Distribution vs. Product in Crypto  25:50 - The Future of Crypto and Stablecoins 33:19 - Global Economic Power and Technology  35:51 - Crypto's Impact on Corporate Structures  40:32 - Tokenized Stocks and Market Access  48:02 - Advice for Founders in the Crypto Space Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 dk.

  4. 18.11.2025

    Maple's Model for Institutional Lending w/ Sid Powell

    In this episode, Austin chats with Sid Powell, co-founder and CEO of Maple Finance, to explore how institutional credit is moving on-chain. Sid breaks down how Maple has facilitated over $5 billion in loans, how it manages risk and transparency in a post–Celsius world, and what’s next for tokenized private credit. We also discuss stablecoins, regulation, and how crypto finance is maturing for the long term. 00:00 - Understanding Maple Finance  02:03 - Comparing Maple to Celsius  09:39 - Institutional Clientele  16:42 - Maple's Navigation of Different Blockchain Ecosystems  22:58 - The Case for Vertical Integration  23:57 - Challenges in Financial Services 25:12 - Crypto's Overall Growth  26:49 - The Future of Banking and Crypto Adoption  30:57 - Stablecoins and Cross-Border Payments  38:21 - Automation and Efficiency in Crypto Lending  44:00 - Conclusion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 dk.

  5. 31.10.2025

    Kevin Bowers on the True Costs of Scaling Crypto

    In this episode, Kevin Bowers returns to explain Jump's expansion from trading to core infrastructure, centered on what he calls the "great inversion": the real bottleneck in tech isn't compute, but data and I/O. He introduces Shelby, a new storage network, as a direct challenge to the "Hotel California for Data" model used by cloud providers. This same focus on efficient data flow—not just processing power—was the key to scaling Solana with Fire Dancer. Finally, Kevin explains how FPGAs from high-frequency trading are the critical hardware solution, allowing blockchains to bypass software's inefficient "Tower of Babel" and "get close to the wire" for true high performance.  00:00 - Expanding Beyond Trading and the Vision for Shelby  02:31 - Challenges in Storage and Data Management  04:37 - Building High-Performance Systems  08:04 - The Evolution of Jump's Technology  11:55 - The Economics of Cloud Storage  29:07 - Fire Dancer and Frankendancer  42:03 - The Cost of Optimization  42:48 - Machine Learning and Custom Networks  43:47 - Project Prioritization and Entropy  46:48 - Challenges in High-Performance Computing  56:38 - The Role of FPGAs in Trading and Blockchain  01:13:45 - Future of Hardware Acceleration in Blockchain  01:18:54 -Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1sa 19dk

  6. 14.10.2025

    How Marinade Went from Hackathon OG's to Wall Street w/ Michael Repetny

    In this episode, Austin chats with Michael Repetny, a core contributor to Marinade. They discuss the history and technical details of Marinade, its role in the Solana ecosystem, and its approach to staking. Michael covers Marinade's origins in a 2021 hackathon, the development of its custom stake pool contract, and its early competition with Lido. The conversation addresses the evolution of validator economics on Solana, the impact of MEV and priority fees, and Marinade's response to sandwich attacks. They also discuss the protocol's products, including its liquid staking token (mSOL) and Marinade Native, a non-custodial delegation service. The episode concludes with a discussion on preparing for institutional adoption, the role of LSTs in ETFs, and the process of getting SOC 2 compliance.  00:00 – Marinade’s Origins and Early Days 03:11 – Building on Solana 07:09 – Competing with Lido and the Importance of Community 10:59 – The Changing Economics of Staking 14:45 – Stake Pools, Yield, and Market Transparency 19:17 – The Marinade Marketplace 23:21 – Protected Staking Rewards & Validator Bonds 27:19 – Marinade Native 32:18 – ETFs, Institutions, and the Future of Staking 38:34 – Security, Compliance, and SOC 2 in Crypto 43:59 – The Future of Marinade and Solana Staking 46:59 – How to Get Involved with Marinade & Closing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 dk.

  7. 26.08.2025

    Prop AMMs, MEV, and the Realities of Solana's Roadmap w/ Connor (Temporal) and Brennan Watt (Anza)

    DISCLAIMER  The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 dk.

  8. 05.08.2025

    Reinventing Onchain Order Books on Solana w/ Tristan Frezza (Bullet)

    In this episode, Austin chats with Tristan (Bullet) to discuss the significant evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly focusing on the re-emergence of Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs) and the innovative development of Bullet on Solana. Tristan dives into the history of order books, their challenges in the DeFi space, and the technological advancements that are now overcoming these obstacles. They explore the unique position Bullet occupies in the Solana ecosystem, advancements in smart contract programming, the importance of co-location for trading efficiency, and the promise of ZK proofs for verifiable off-chain compute. Additionally, they cover how Bullet seeks to provide superior user experience without compromising on performance, aiming to compete with centralized exchanges while leveraging the transparency and security of blockchain technology 00:00 - The Return of CLOBs to DeFI  01:43 - Challenges of On-Chain Order Books 03:42 - Innovations in DeFi and Solana's Role  08:30 - How Zeta Became Bullet  11:39 - Decentralization vs. Performance  15:04 - Exploring Different Models for Order Books  23:24 - Challenges in Centralized and Decentralized Trading  24:15 - Solana's Trading Model and Its Impact  25:52 - Pitching to Professional Traders  26:37 - Technical Aspects and Integration  28:25 - Market Dynamics and Maker Strategies  31:39 - Performance Metrics and Optimization  36:48 - Data Access and Fairness in Trading  40:34 - Upcoming Developments and Testnet  42:30 - Conclusion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 dk.
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When it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most — the price — is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about who’s up and who’s down, what to buy and what to sell, and today’s drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how it’s going to change ... everything. On VALIDATED, we’ll be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet — and our world. No hype cycles. No financial advice. Just conversations on the biggest ideas shaping the future of the internet. Web3 is complicated, but never boring.

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  • Yaratıcı
    Austin Federa
  • Aktif Yıllar
    2019 - 2026
  • Bölümler
    168
  • Sınıflandırma
    Uygun
  • Telif Hakkı
    © 2023 Austin Federa
  • Şovun Web Sitesi
    Validated

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