Web3 with Sam Kamani

Sam Kamani

"Web 3.0 with Sam Kamani" is all about Web 3 and how it is going to change the world. If you are interested in learning more about the 4th Industrial revolution then this podcast is for you. Web 3.0 or Web 3 is often hailed as the technology that will usher in the 4th industrial revolution. This revolution is going to affect every industry, business, government and person on this planet. Web 3.0 is a collection of technologies that are going to change how we collaborate with each other and interact with our environment. Let's uncover the opportunities and risks of the new version of Web.

  1. 321: Building Community with Stickers on Telegram - A conversation with Alex and Andrew form Stickerpack

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    321: Building Community with Stickers on Telegram - A conversation with Alex and Andrew form Stickerpack

    In this episode I chat with Alex (CMO) and Andrew (CPO) of Sticker Pack about how they’re turning something as simple as a sticker on Telegram into a Web3‑community powerhouse. We trace their journeys back to early crypto days, uncover how they saw the gaps in traditional NFTs, and why they believe Telegram’s built‑in ecosystem offers a unique route for mass adoption. The podcast dives into what drives Sticker Pack’s growth, how they secure IP rights, how they onboard creators and users, and what’s next for them in the next 12 months. Whether you’re a creator, collector, or just curious about where Web2 meets Web3, you’ll find plenty of practical insight here. Key Learnings [00:00:30] Alex shares how he got into crypto in 2012‑13, left during the cold years, then returned when Telegram and TON showed potential. [00:02:00] Andrew describes his parallel journey: IT consulting, dabbling in crypto, and eventually co‑founding Sticker Pack to build something new in the Telegram/TON ecosystem. [00:04:00] They identify a key problem with traditional NFTs: yes you own something, but it often sits unseen and un‑validated in your wallet. [00:05:30] Sticker Pack aims to give “flexible ownership”: visible, usable assets inside Telegram (stickers, status, anonymous numbers) that let you show you own something. [00:11:00] Traction: ~172 sticker packs launched with ~40 collections; total sales around US$11‑12 million; some rare stickers traded for thousands of dollars. [00:13:00] Business model: IP owners partner with Sticker Pack; Sticker Pack takes a revenue share + contract fees; secondary royalties also built‑in. [00:15:30] Primary customer: The community/user first, then IP/partners. Building belonging, utility, gated chats, and community meet‑ups matter more than just launches. [00:17:00] IP rights: They only launch sticker packs after verifying the IP owner or decision‑maker. If they can’t verify it, they won’t proceed. [00:19:00] Undiscovered market: Alumni associations, tight‑knit communities (like universities) are strong opportunities — people already buy merch etc for identity. [00:20:00] Telegram features many don’t know: Gifts and anonymous numbers (NFT‑numbers) within Telegram are becoming real status and utility items. Andrew highlights a use‑case: owning an NFT number means you can log into Telegram independent of your mobile SIM. [00:24:30] Onboarding web2 users: Though user base is large, the uptake of Web3 features is still low; but Sticker Pack and Telegram are trying to make things “normie‑friendly”. [00:26:00] Product vision for next 12 months: A self‑service portal so any artist can launch their own sticker pack; community votes determine which packs get featured. Equal opportunity for creators worldwide. [00:29:30] Their ask: Looking for strong IP partnerships + builders who want utility around stickers. They emphasise that this ecosystem is collaborative. [00:30:20] Future of Telegram/TON over next year: More utilities, easier fiat payments, simplified onboarding of non‑crypto users — more mass adoption features. [00:31:40] Magic‑wand question: Alex would mandate banks to use stablecoins and governments to stop treating crypto as enemy; Andrew emphasised user safety and trustworthy onboarding for non‑deep‑tech users. Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Connecthttps://t.me/sticker_bot https://t.me/sticker_community https://x.com/stickers_tg Alex: https://x.com/alexcrypto_buzz https://t.me/coinfessional_booth Andrew: https://t.me/andrew_is_thinking Dune dashboard https://dune.com/telegram/stickers A tool to analyse sticker performance  https://stickers.tools/ It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    39 мин.
  2. 320: Parallel Settlement, Unlimited Speed — Inside Pi Squared with Grigore Rosu

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    320: Parallel Settlement, Unlimited Speed — Inside Pi Squared with Grigore Rosu

    In this episode I sit down with Grigore Roșu (Grigore Rosu), former NASA researcher and computer‑science professor, now building the Pi Squared Network. We dive into what Web3 really means (hint: it isn’t just blockchains). Grigore explains why the conventional blockchain model is inefficient, how his team is creating a parallel settlement network that scales, and what this could mean for everything from payments to gaming to AI‑agent economies. Whether you’re a founder, developer, or curious about the next wave of crypto infrastructure—you’ll get fresh insights plus a roadmap of what’s coming next. Key Learnings [00:00:00] The common idea that Web3 = blockchain is flawed — blockchains are one implementation, not the only way. [00:05:00] How good academic ideas at university can migrate into startup innovations (Rosu’s lab → Runtime Verification → Pi Squared). [00:06:00] The core scalability problem in Web3: transaction throughput and cost. Why traditional chains struggle. [00:08:00] The paradigm shift: dropping “total order” of transactions across the network and moving to parallel, independent settlement. [00:09:00] How the original blockchain design (chain + blocks + ordering) addressed double‑spending, but introduces a scalability ceiling. [00:12:00] The potential: with massive parallelism, transaction cost could fall to “a hundredth of a cent” and throughput could reach millions per second. [00:15:00] What this means for layers: If the infrastructure supports massive parallelism, the whole stack changes (Layer 1, Layer 2, app chains). [00:21:00] Why the language ecosystem matters: restrictive smart‑contract languages (e.g., Solidity) limit developer adoption. [00:30:00] Why it’s taken a decade for this to shift: new scientific results, protocol research, and building the infrastructure take time. [00:36:00] Pi  Squared’s roadmap: upcoming network launch, opening to validators, then expanding languages, reaching decentralization at scale. [00:40:00] The “north star” metric: 1 million organic transactions per second. Makes everything else fall into place. [00:43:00] Real use‑cases unlocked: Web3 gaming, AI agents interacting at speed, truly low‑cost settlement for mass‑market. Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Connect https://x.com/Pi_Squared_Pi2 https://www.linkedin.com/company/pi-squared-inc/posts/ https://pi2.network/Be a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    48 мин.
  3. 318: Beyond Bridges: Disrupting DEX with PactSwap with guest speaker - Toby Gilbert

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    318: Beyond Bridges: Disrupting DEX with PactSwap with guest speaker - Toby Gilbert

    I sat down with Toby  Gilbert, co‑founder of Pact Swap, to dig into how he went from years in telecoms to building infrastructure for the Web3 era. We talk about the problems in decentralized exchanges, why cross‑chain and native Bitcoin support matter, and how Pact Swap is positioning itself to offer DEX functionality at central‑exchange price levels — without KYC and heavy overheads. If you’ve ever wondered how innovation in DEX infrastructure happens behind the scenes, this episode is for you. Key Learnings [00:01:00] Toby’s entry into blockchain came via a deep infrastructure dev friend who highlighted the scaling pain‑points of incompatible chains. [00:02:00] Unlike many who start with Bitcoin or Ethereum apps, Toby started “far further upstream” building infrastructure. [00:03:00] Pact Swap is a cross‑chain DEX that supports native Bitcoin — tackling usability and cost issues with current solutions. [00:04:00] The architecture: Rather than locking hundreds of millions in validator collateral, Pact Swap uses per‑trade collateral and reactive smart‑contracts — making swaps ~95% cheaper than some competitors. [00:05:00] Their go‑to‑market is B2C + B2B (gaming companies, gateways, merchants) — enabling non‑crypto businesses to accept a variety of tokens and instantly swap to stable tokens without KYC overhead. [00:11:00] They’re launching a governance & utility token: holders will access fee‑pools, burn tokens to unlock collateral — adding a “gamified” arbitrage model. [00:13:00] Misconception: “Are cross‑chain DEXs safe?” Toby explains how Pact Swap avoids bridges and uses a new architecture to keep it secure. [00:17:00] Big benchmark: Toby expects $0.5 billion/day of trade volume by end‑2026 — scaling to centralized‑exchange levels. [00:18:00] Advice for founders: Be ready to pivot, understand regulation, budget accordingly, and build team culture with open conversation. [00:21:00] On DeFi’s next phase: User experience must evolve to bring in non‑crypto users and expand liquidity sources. [00:24:00] On raising: “Build product first, not just a pitch deck” — traction matters more than buzzwords. Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Connect https://pactswap.io/ https://x.com/Pact_Swap https://x.com/TobyCoinweb https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-gilbert-64909855/  Be featured on this podcast Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    31 мин.
  4. 317: Smart Agents, Smart Future: David Johnston on AI x Web3

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    317: Smart Agents, Smart Future: David Johnston on AI x Web3

    Imagine owning your own AI. That’s exactly what David Johnston, core contributor at Morpheus believes is not just possible, but inevitable. In this episode, we go deep on smart agents, how they’re the next evolution after smart contracts, and why decentralized AI will reshape how we use intelligence. David shares why the world has now officially crossed the line where AI has more brainpower than all humans combined,and what that means for builders, entrepreneurs, and anyone online. We cover how Morpheus is building a platform for smart agents just like Ethereum did for smart contracts, why LLMs still matter, and how tools like x402 and onchain identity are solving major AI risks. This is the future of AI, Web3, and ownership, all in one. Key Learnings & Time Stamps [00:00] - AI brainpower now exceeds human brainpower, what that really means. [03:00] - The origin story of DApps and why decentralized software must pay for its own hardware. [05:30] - How Web3 evolved from protocol to user-friendly applications. [08:00] - What smart agents are and why they’re the natural next step after smart contracts. [10:00] - How Morpheus provides infrastructure and incentives for agent builders. [17:00] - Current limitations of autonomous agents and how intent-based agents solve real problems. [20:00] - How ERC-8004 and agent reputation registries change the AI trust layer. [22:00] - What x402 is and why it's a game-changer for onchain payments. [26:00] - Why rewarding developers directly makes Morpheus similar to early Ethereum. [32:00] - The shift from office space to data centers, what AI is really doing to work. [38:00] - LLMs are not enough, here’s how personal AI agents will evolve. [43:00] - The idea behind the Morpheus Virtual Machine. [47:00] - Roadmap: What’s next for Morpheus and its community-led infrastructure. Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Connect https://mor.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/morpheusais/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidajohnston/ https://x.com/DJohnstonEC Be featured on this podcast Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    51 мин.
  5. 316: Reimagining Education with AI & Metaverse: Inside ICB Labs with Mete Al

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    316: Reimagining Education with AI & Metaverse: Inside ICB Labs with Mete Al

    Imagine a world where your kids learn directly from Einstein in the metaverse. That’s the bold vision Mete Al is building at ICB Labs. In this episode, I sat down with Mete live at Token2049 in Singapore to explore how ICB Labs is fusing AI, blockchain, and immersive metaverse experiences to reshape education. From building a global network of university partnerships to creating age-appropriate AI mentors for kids, Mete shares how his team is creating a safe, scalable, and gamified learning environment for the next generation. We talk NFTs with real utility, selling $3M in an ICO, and how AI is quietly training itself through student interactions. This one is full of practical insights, bold predictions, and the clarity of a founder with a big mission: to build the future of learning. Key Learnings + Time Stamps [00:00] Selling $2.5M in NFTs in 3 days — how they did it [01:20] How Mete got into Web3 from real estate & farming [03:50] The shift to AI in education: problems and promise [06:30] Why current AI use in schools is broken — and ICB’s fix [08:00] What sets ICB’s metaverse apart from Meta & others [10:20] How their AI matches students by age with safe, tailored content [12:00] B2B model: partnering with 9+ universities globally [14:00] The real reason previous metaverse hype failed [16:00] Roadmap: language learning, talent hubs, AI avatars & fashion street [18:30] Their monetization model: KYC, NFTs with utility, and their own token [20:00] What startup founders should focus on: Mete’s #1 advice [21:00] The upcoming “Talent Hub” to fund and build student ideas [23:00] Who inspires Mete in Web3: shoutout to 1inch and Sandbox [25:00] ICB Labs’ next big milestone: scaling to 400+ staff and beyond Connect Mete's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/meteicb/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meteicb/ ICB Labs: https://x.com/ICBLabs https://www.linkedin.com/company/icblabs/ https://icblabs.com/ ICB Verse: https://x.com/icbverse https://icbverse.io/  Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    28 мин.
  6. 315: Filling crypto’s data gap: Catherine on ZK-proofed databases & institutional growth

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    315: Filling crypto’s data gap: Catherine on ZK-proofed databases & institutional growth

    Catherine (Space and Time) breaks down why blockchains alone can’t power complex apps—and how a verifiable, decentralized database with ZK proofs closes the gap for enterprises, devs, and AI agents. We cover: what SxT is, how its patented ZK approach offloads compute to a single node and proves correctness on-chain, why institutional adoption is sticky, and marketing tactics that actually work in Web3 (what to outsource vs keep in-house). She also shares the Indonesia education rollout (UGM + Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison/IOH), token-powered payments, and what she’d do with unlimited community budget. Key timestamps (YouTube format) [00:00:00] Opening clip: From “future of money” to “verifiable data for smart contracts” [00:01:00] Live at Token2049: who Catherine is and what we cover [00:02:00] Origin story: joining Space and Time to solve crypto’s database gap [00:03:00] Mission: empower devs/enterprises/AI agents with verifiable data [00:04:00] Why chains ≠ databases: limits, complexity, and enterprise SLAs [00:05:00] The core innovation: patented ZK proofs for database compute [00:05:45] How it works (plain English): single-node compute, on-chain verification [00:06:30] Catherine’s background: technical marketing roots → Web3 [00:07:00] Founder tip: what to outsource vs keep internal (PR, events, community) [00:08:00] Campaigns that win: enterprise/institutional stories beat gimmicks [00:09:00] Example: Microsoft Fabric integration momentum [00:10:00] Listening to the market: community as your feedback engine [00:11:00] Indonesia rollout: IOH partnership and 100k+ students onboarding [00:12:00] UGM framework: verifiable diplomas/records; SXT as payment rail [00:13:00] Longevity question: decentralization and community node operators [00:15:00] If starting today: what they’d build vs leverage in the ecosystem [00:16:00] Why institutional demand is slow but sticky (and good for cycles) [00:17:00] Competing for attention vs building fundamentals and partnerships [00:18:00] What Space and Time needs now: builders to ship with verifiable data [00:19:00] Who they admire: Chainlink’s dual GTM (community + enterprise) [00:20:00] Unlimited budget thought experiment: country leads and community depth [00:20:45] Advice to community managers: shared values, inclusion, tight feedback loops [00:21:30] Close: links, how to try SxT, and why this matters for Web3 builders Connect https://www.spaceandtime.io/ https://twitter.com/SpaceandTimeDB https://discord.gg/spaceandtimeDB  https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinehdaly/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-and-time-db/ Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    22 мин.
  7. 314: Concordium’s Vision for Privacy, Payments & Real-World Adoption

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    314: Concordium’s Vision for Privacy, Payments & Real-World Adoption

    What if your digital identity could unlock payments, access, and compliance—all without giving up your privacy? In this episode, I talk to Boris, CEO of Concordium and former co-founder of Copper, one of the biggest institutional custodians in crypto. We dive deep into why Concordium is building a new Layer 1 focused on privacy, programmable payments, stablecoins, and compliance-first infrastructure. Boris shares insights on the challenges of building for institutional adoption, the critical need for better tooling in Web3, and why he believes Concordium could be the missing link for real-world crypto use cases. Whether you’re a founder, developer, or curious about blockchain’s next evolution—this one’s for you. Key Learnings with Timestamps [00:01:00] – Boris’s unexpected entry into crypto and founding Copper [00:04:00] – Why he joined Concordium and the vision behind it [00:06:00] – Why another L1? Solving for real-world adoption, not just innovation [00:10:00] – Privacy-preserving compliance: why anonymity doesn't scale [00:15:00] – The real reason stablecoins like USDT dominate (and why others don’t) [00:21:00] – Who Concordium is built for and what people are using it for today [00:27:00] – The biggest technical challenges: making blockchain usable [00:30:00] – Real-world institutional use cases: trade finance reimagined [00:35:00] – Stablecoins as yield-bearing tools in cross-border trade [00:40:00] – What Boris would do differently if starting today [00:42:00] – Roadmap: smart payments, identity, and ecosystem growth [00:45:00] – Final ask: developers, builders, and ecosystem collaborators wanted Connect https://www.concordium.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-bohrer-bilowitzki-07a75b75/ https://x.com/ConcordiumNet https://www.linkedin.com/company/concordium/ Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    48 мин.
  8. 313: Redefining Bitcoin: Yield, Infrastructure & Institutional Finance with Marvin Bertin from Maestro

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    313: Redefining Bitcoin: Yield, Infrastructure & Institutional Finance with Marvin Bertin from Maestro

    In this episode, I sit down with Marvin, the co-founder of Maestro, to dive deep into the shift happening in Bitcoin infrastructure. What started as an experiment in running validators has now evolved into one of the most important platforms building the financial rails for Bitcoin-native institutions. Marvin shares how Maestro is powering a new kind of decentralized finance—not on Ethereum, but directly on Bitcoin. From providing miners access to real capital to enabling corporations to earn native Bitcoin yield, this episode reveals how Bitcoin is being used far beyond just a store of value. We also discuss open-sourcing Symphony, why Maestro won't ever launch a token, and why Bitcoin collateral is finally being taken seriously by global institutions. If you're curious about where real-world Bitcoin adoption is heading—this is a must-listen. ⏱️ Key Learnings + Time Stamps:Connect: [00:01:00] Marvin’s transition from AI in biotech to running validators in Web3 [00:03:00] How Maestro started and became the top API provider on Cardano [00:04:00] Why Bitcoin’s role is shifting from store of value to the foundation of a financial system [00:07:00] The institutional approval of Bitcoin—and why that changes everything [00:08:00] What Maestro actually solves and why it’s more than just infrastructure [00:10:00] The Symphony indexer and why Bitcoin needed it [00:13:00] The launch of Maestro Institutional and the rise of Bitcoin-native yield [00:15:00] How Maestro works with miners to structure real loans backed by hash power [00:19:00] Yield Nodes vs Secured Credit—two ways miners can raise capital [00:26:00] Global trends: why retirement funds are now looking at Bitcoin [00:31:00] Projects like Meanwhile that are building life insurance powered by Bitcoin [00:33:00] Why Maestro is staying B2B and never launching a token [00:35:00] Marvin’s biggest lesson: focus solely on Bitcoin from the beginning [00:36:00] What’s next: Maestro’s roadmap, partnerships, and Mining Disrupt conference Connect: Learn more: https://www.gomaestro.org/ ⚠️ Disclaimer: Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. 🙏 Finally, It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. 🔗 Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

    40 мин.
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"Web 3.0 with Sam Kamani" is all about Web 3 and how it is going to change the world. If you are interested in learning more about the 4th Industrial revolution then this podcast is for you. Web 3.0 or Web 3 is often hailed as the technology that will usher in the 4th industrial revolution. This revolution is going to affect every industry, business, government and person on this planet. Web 3.0 is a collection of technologies that are going to change how we collaborate with each other and interact with our environment. Let's uncover the opportunities and risks of the new version of Web.

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    Sam Kamani
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    2021 - 2025
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