Token for Your Thoughts

Token For Your Thoughts
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🎙️ Token for Your Thoughts is the podcast where we sit down with the people behind the companies shaping Crypto & Web3. Hosted by Lindsey McConaghy, each episode dives into the stories of founders, builders, and innovators creating the future of crypto, blockchain, and decentralized tech. Expect candid conversations and deep dives into what it takes to launch and scale in crypto & Web3. 💡 Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just crypto-curious, Token for Your Thoughts gives you a front-row seat to the ideas and people driving the next wave of innovation. 🔗 Follow along for new episodes and updates: TokenForYourThoughts.com

  1. Making Privacy Practical: Rolf Versluis on Bringing Business Onchain

    DEC 23

    Making Privacy Practical: Rolf Versluis on Bringing Business Onchain

    🎙️ Guest: Rolf Versluis, Co-founder of Horizen (@horizenglobal) 🕒 Duration: ~42 minutes Episode Overview Public blockchains unlock composability, liquidity, and open infrastructure, but they also put every transaction on display. For builders and businesses, that transparency can be a dealbreaker: competitors can trace customers, vendors can infer pricing, and payroll becomes a public ledger. In this episode, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Rolf Versluis, co-founder of Horizen, to talk about why privacy can’t be an “either/or” choice, and how Horizen is building toward selective, auditable privacy as a privacy-first L3 on Base. Rolf shares his unusual path into crypto, from serving as a U.S. Navy submarine officer and nuclear engineer, to scaling a Cisco networking business, to early Bitcoin mining, before co-founding Horizen (originally ZenCash) to bring business-grade privacy to onchain payments. They dig into why stablecoins in their current form still don’t meet the needs of many real-world businesses, the lessons Horizen learned navigating regulatory constraints, and the technical toolkit powering privacy today, from TEEs and ZK proofs to MPC and fully homomorphic encryption. They get into: • Rolf’s journey from Navy submarines to Cisco to Bitcoin mining and building in crypto • What “business-level privacy” means, and why it matters for adoption • Why Horizen migrated ZEN to Base and launched a privacy-first L3 appchain • The compliance challenge: selective disclosure, auditability, and regulation-friendly design • The privacy stack in plain English: TEEs, ZKPs, FHE, and MPC, and their tradeoffs • Why many businesses still won’t use stablecoins (yet) without privacy • Horizen’s grants program and what they look for in builders (aspirin, not vitamins) • Founder lessons on surviving cycles, managing runway, and solving real problems outside Web3 If you’re building in payments, stablecoins, identity, or privacy infrastructure, and you’re thinking about what it takes to bring serious businesses onchain, this episode is for you. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-privacy-practical-rolf-versluis-on-bringing/id1799063494?i=1000742523713 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2T8LtH4uDfJXtlFZZtA7by?si=40c00fc77472473e 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/PviLtKtDyQM Connect with Horizen & Rolf 🌐 horizen.io 🐦 X: @horizenglobal Stay Connected With Us If you enjoyed this episode, follow + review to support the show! 🐦 X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I 🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

    43 min
  2. Making Stablecoins Work Like Stripe: Inside Loop Crypto

    DEC 20

    Making Stablecoins Work Like Stripe: Inside Loop Crypto

    🎙️ Guest: Eleni Steinman, Co-founder of Loop Crypto 🕒 Duration: ~42 minutes Episode Overview Crypto payments promise speed and global reach, but for most merchants, accepting stablecoins is still far too complex. Fragmented chains, manual billing, and a lack of autopay make crypto feel years behind traditional payment rails. In this episode, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Eleni Steinman, co-founder of Loop Crypto (@loopcrypto_xyz), the company bringing stablecoin payments directly into existing billing stacks like Stripe and Chargebee. Loop makes it possible for merchants to accept stablecoins alongside credit cards, support true recurring payments and usage-based billing, and unlock global revenue without navigating dozens of local payment methods. Eleni walks through her journey from the U.S. government and the State Department, to her first crypto infrastructure role, to co-founding Loop with early backing from Archetype, before the idea even existed. She also breaks down what stablecoin adoption really looks like, why usage patterns may surprise you, and what she’s learned building a team in a fast-moving industry. They get into: • How government work prepared her for the ambiguity and pace of startup life • Why 15% of sales in stablecoins isn’t unusual for merchants today • Recurring payments, autopay, credit top-ups, and the rise of AI usage-based billing • Supporting multiple chains, wallets, and stablecoins without overwhelming merchants • How Loop approaches failed payments, sanctions checks, on-chain visibility, and user control • Founder insights on iteration, resilience, and building a team that thrives in ambiguity If you’re building in AI, SaaS, fintech, or Web3, and you're curious where stablecoins fit into modern payments, this one's for you. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-stablecoins-work-like-stripe-inside-loop-crypto/id1799063494?i=1000742064681 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ng7IEq6TdCb1vvjfPI0MT?si=2db19d21ed8346d9 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ct3RYSP-6WE?si=arbrBpWR4RwiWmF1 Connect with Loop & Eleni 🌐 loopcrypto.xyz 🐦 X: @loopcrypto_xyz | @Elenithinks Stay Connected With Us If you enjoyed this episode, follow + review to support the show! 🐦 X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I 🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

    43 min
  3. The Human Problem in Decentralization: One Person, One Node with Humanode

    NOV 21

    The Human Problem in Decentralization: One Person, One Node with Humanode

    🎙️ Guest: Victor Vernissage, Co-founder of Humanode 🕒 Duration: ~42 minutes Episode Overview Blockchains promise decentralization, but when consensus is controlled by the biggest stakers, is that really true? In this episode, Lindsey McConaghy dives in with Humanode co-founder Victor Vernissage to explore a new model: one human, one node, one vote. Instead of staking tokens, Humanode ties consensus to biometric uniqueness, so governance isn’t captured by a handful of whales, mining pools, or (soon enough) AI bots. They get into:  • Why token-weighted networks drift toward centralization  • How Humanode verifies uniqueness without storing personal data  • Where biometrics struggle (identical twins!) and how to solve it  • Real-world use cases: Sybil-resistant airdrops, Discord Linked Roles, gaming rewards  • What a future of truly human-run DAOs could unlock If you’re curious about the human side of decentralization, this one’s for you. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-problem-in-decentralization-one-person-one/id1799063494?i=1000737858183 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FdHQnyeo8bMn8Pr8KUQ9l?si=378121343769448d 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/k8K2Hs3DJ-E?si=4patu9V0uCghtUOL Connect with Humanode & Victor 🌐 humanode.io  🐦 X: @humanode_io | @tech_mingler Stay Connected With Us If you enjoyed this episode, follow + review to support the show!  🐦 X: @TokenThoughts_ | @lindsey___I 🌐 tokenforyourthoughts.com

    47 min
  4. No Bridges, No Wrapped BTC: How Liquidium Is Giving Bitcoiners Liquidity

    OCT 31

    No Bridges, No Wrapped BTC: How Liquidium Is Giving Bitcoiners Liquidity

    Guest: Robin Obermeyer, Co-founder & CEO at Liquidium Duration: ~49 minutes 🎧 Episode Overview Most Bitcoin holders don’t want to move their BTC off-chain or rely on “wrapped” tokens just to use DeFi. Robin Obermeyer, Co-founder and CEO of Liquidium, joins host Lindsey McConaghy to talk about how Liquidium is making Bitcoin work natively across DeFi—no bridges, no wrapped assets, no middlemen. Robin shares how his early fascination with finance led to building a lending protocol that started with Ordinals and now lets users borrow against real Bitcoin. He explains how Liquidium grew during the bear market, who actually uses BTC-backed loans, and why great user experience, not just code, will define the future of decentralized finance. They also discuss the upcoming Liquidium.Fi launch, which will let anyone borrow stablecoins on Ethereum and Solana while keeping their Bitcoin safe on-chain. 🧠 What You’ll Learn How Robin went from university student to founder building in the 2022 bear marketThe story behind Liquidium’s first product: lending against Ordinals (NFTs on Bitcoin)What makes Liquidium.Fi different, and why no wrapped BTC or bridges are neededThe two main borrower and lender types (and their surprising strategies)Why simplicity and UX matter more than complex features in DeFiLessons on finding product–market fit by solving one real user’s problemWhat’s next: cross-chain lending and making Bitcoin collateral work anywhere🔊 Where to Listen Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-bridges-no-wrapped-btc-how-liquidium-is-giving-bitcoiners/id1799063494?i=1000734492438 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/21ncxJOhnDehAi5ZzrEUX0?si=dc2e824f7e5a4d0e YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toJh1mvGdMM 🌐 Connect with Robin & Liquidium Website: https://liquidium.fi X (Twitter): @robin_liquidium | @LiquidiumFi 🔔 Stay Connected With Us If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ Visit our site: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    49 min
  5. Privacy Isn’t About Hiding - It’s About Control: Seth For Privacy on Reclaiming Choice in Crypto

    OCT 21

    Privacy Isn’t About Hiding - It’s About Control: Seth For Privacy on Reclaiming Choice in Crypto

    Everybody Wants Control: Seth For Privacy on Reclaiming Choice in Crypto Guest: Seth For Privacy, VP at Cake Wallet Duration: ~50 minutes 🎧 Episode Overview In a world where every click and transaction leaves a trace, what does it really mean to stay private? Seth For Privacy, VP at Cake Wallet, joins host Lindsey McConaghy to talk about why privacy isn’t about hiding—it’s about control. Seth shares his journey from building corporate surveillance tools to helping users take back their financial freedom through self-custody and privacy-first design. They discuss the personal side of privacy, why crypto transactions live forever, and how the right tools can make privacy effortless—not extreme. 🧠 What You’ll Learn How Seth went from cybersecurity to crypto privacy advocateThe moment that changed how he saw personal freedomWhy “I’ve got nothing to hide” misses the pointHow Cake Wallet makes privacy simple with silent payments and PayJoinThe link between privacy and human relationships (and why it surprised him)How financial privacy connects to real-world freedomWhat’s next: bringing self-custody, privacy, and usability together🔊 Where to Listen Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privacy-isnt-about-hiding-its-about-control-seth-for/id1799063494?i=1000732892470 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/3glfPpBLTfZkHTRoI9jay2?si=03721f847eea41ce YouTube → https://youtu.be/ijFLHQtLVmQ 🌐 Connect with Seth & Cake Wallet Website: https://cakewallet.com X (Twitter): @SethForPrivacy | @CakeWallet 🔔 Stay Connected With Us If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ Visit our site: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    46 min
  6. Turning WhatsApp into a Wallet: Felipe Servin on Unlocking Everyday Crypto

    OCT 9

    Turning WhatsApp into a Wallet: Felipe Servin on Unlocking Everyday Crypto

    Guest: Felipe Servin, Founder & CEO of Sati Duration: ~48 minutes 🎧 Episode Overview For billions of people, banking is a luxury, and stable money is out of reach. In this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy speaks with Felipe Servin, founder of Sati, a WhatsApp-first crypto wallet that makes Bitcoin, stablecoins, and even mining rewards accessible through simple chat commands. Felipe shares his journey from building online communities with 50M+ users to confronting the realities of remittances, hyperinflation, and financial exclusion. He also explains why bots may be crypto’s best shot at real-world adoption. 🧠 What You’ll Learn How Felipe went from viral Facebook communities to solving cross-border paymentsHow Sati turns WhatsApp into a full-featured crypto wallet (no downloads required)Sending to phone numbers, with unclaimed funds returned automaticallyCash-to-crypto on-ramps via 7-Eleven and beyondTrue stories: a Venezuelan nail artist, surviving inflation in Argentina, and moreWhat crypto builders can learn from messaging-first designWhat’s next: AI chat flows & Bitcoin Lightning tipping for creators🔊 Where to Listen Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turning-whatsapp-into-a-wallet-felipe-servin-on/id1799063494?i=1000731058547Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xl9LqyoOqEAqhnqGCpkMU?si=d84f5982060045bdYouTube → https://youtu.be/T5sS9aTl7qw?si=gDOHzwg8vHEDOjmz🌐 Connect with Sati & Felipe Website: sati.proX (Twitter): @heysati  | @fservin 🔔 Stay Connected With Us If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. Follow us on Twitter: @TokenThoughts_ Visit our site: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    53 min
  7. Inside the Scams: Erin West on Fighting Crypto Crime Networks

    SEP 25

    Inside the Scams: Erin West on Fighting Crypto Crime Networks

    🎙️ Guest: Erin West, Founder & President of Operation Shamrock 🕒 Duration: ~52 minutes Episode Overview In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Erin West, a veteran prosecutor turned crypto crime fighter. Erin is the founder of Operation Shamrock, a coalition tackling one of the darkest corners of crypto: “pig butchering” scams where trafficked workers are forced to groom victims online and drain their savings. Erin explains how these scams evolved from SIM swaps and identity theft into full-scale factory operations, and shares what she’s witnessed inside scam compounds in Southeast Asia. She also breaks down how Operation Shamrock is uniting banks, law enforcement, and advocates to fight back, and how you can help. They cover: What “pig butchering” really means, and how it traps both victims and workersFirsthand stories from raided scam compoundsWhy anyone, not just the elderly, can be targetedHow listeners can support the fight: awareness, donations, and trainingWhere to listen: 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-scams-erin-west-on-fighting-crypto-crime/id1799063494?i=1000728471837 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/2liqR6xqEEq2N0Q4Uua2yv?si=7516010f1f584af4 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/aFqvtybugx4 Connect with Operation Shamrock & Erin West 🌐 Website: operationshamrock.org 🐦 X (Twitter): @OpShamrock Stay Connected With Us Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping Web3, crypto & AI.  🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_  🌐 Visit: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    53 min
  8. How Metafyed Is Turning Private Credit into Tokenized Opportunities

    SEP 12

    How Metafyed Is Turning Private Credit into Tokenized Opportunities

    🎙️ Guest: Mimi Vong, Co-founder & CEO of Metafyed 🕒 Duration: ~46 minutes Episode Overview In this episode, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Mimi Vong, co-founder and CEO of Metafyed, about how her team is making real-world asset (RWA) tokenization practical and trustworthy. Mimi shares her path from brand and e-commerce leadership to Web3, why she and her co-founder chose to tackle private credit first, and how Metafyed blends AI, compliance, and smart UX to turn illiquid assets into investable opportunities. They discuss what it takes to earn investor trust, the role of regulation and licensed partners, and why community (and personal brand) still matter in an AI-powered, decentralized market. They cover: Why trust, not just technology, is the key to RWA adoptionMetafyed’s focus on 3–6 month private credit deals in Asia PacificHow the platform blends AI-assisted risk scoring with human reviewExpanding beyond EVM to Stellar for speed and lower feesLessons from building: hiring for quality, personal brand, and staying close to usersMisconceptions about tokenized assets (no “100x next week”)Regulation, compliance, and partnerships with licensed exchangesWhere to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-metafyed-is-turning-private-credit-into-tokenized/id1799063494?i=1000726577290 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/16uI3ouQyH0nMwALVYsg0D?si=51edd6bc3c724bba 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/xZaHYR6pi6Y Connect with Metafyed & Mimi Vong 🌐 Website: metafyed.com 🐦 X (Twitter): @Metafyed  | @mimivong Stay Connected With Us Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping Web3, crypto & AI. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    47 min
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🎙️ Token for Your Thoughts is the podcast where we sit down with the people behind the companies shaping Crypto & Web3. Hosted by Lindsey McConaghy, each episode dives into the stories of founders, builders, and innovators creating the future of crypto, blockchain, and decentralized tech. Expect candid conversations and deep dives into what it takes to launch and scale in crypto & Web3. 💡 Whether you’re a founder, investor, or just crypto-curious, Token for Your Thoughts gives you a front-row seat to the ideas and people driving the next wave of innovation. 🔗 Follow along for new episodes and updates: TokenForYourThoughts.com

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