Block Talks by The Blockopedia: Crypto & Web3 Podcast

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Block Talks is The Blockopedia's crypto and Web3 podcast. Every episode, founders, builders and investors break down what is really happening in Bitcoin, DeFi and blockchain, and what it means for your money, with a special eye on India's crypto market. Recorded at events and online, no hype, just clear conversations. New episodes regularly. Follow the show so you never miss one, and read more at theblockopedia.com.

  1. Oct 19

    Spending Your Bitcoin Is Stupid: Liquidity, Inflation & India | Mr. M & British Hodl

    If Bitcoin is the scarcest asset humanity has ever created, why would you ever spend it? Recorded at Bitcoin Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, Mr. M (Maurizio Pedrazzoli Grazioli, host of the Mr. M Podcast, in Bitcoin since 2013) and British Hodl (UK-based Bitcoin investor and YouTuber, who thought Bitcoin was a scam until 2020) get blunt about money, liquidity, inflation and India’s crypto regulation. What you’ll learn Why an early start in Bitcoin isn’t automatically an advantage How to book big podcast guests: invite 3,000 to land 10 Why India’s unclear crypto rules push builders and capital abroad, and why the US Clarity Act matters Save in Bitcoin, spend fiat: why they put real inflation nearer 8% than the official 2% Gold at over $30 trillion vs Bitcoin at $1.5 trillion: why they say it’s still early Generating liquidity against your Bitcoin instead of selling it, and Tony’s story from Lebanon Their advice to young people: create value, then store it in the scarcest asset Chapters 00:00 Intro from Bitcoin Asia, Hong Kong 00:39 How Mr. M (2013) and British Hodl (2020) got into Bitcoin 01:38 Booking guests: it’s a numbers game 02:42 Who British Hodl makes content for 04:02 What’s holding adoption back: India’s regulation 05:35 “Not accepting, not rejecting” and the Clarity Act 06:15 Why people don’t pay with Bitcoin: save BTC, spend fiat 08:00 Disruptive tech friction: gold vs Bitcoin 09:05 Tony in Lebanon: why liquidity matters 10:18 “Spending it is stupid”: liquidity without selling 11:44 Future plans: Bitcoin as a monetary network 12:48 Advice for young listeners 14:28 Wrap-up Links Mr. M Podcast: mrmpodcast.com On X: @MrMPodcast and @britishhodl Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=2wlAF_x1Dx8 More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

  2. 11/06/2025

    How AI Is Redefining Education & Policy | Aiswarya

    Can AI tutors teach better than humans, and help governments listen to people in real time? Aiswarya, an AI and learning innovator, shares how AI is changing education, special-needs learning and policy-making. What you’ll learn How AI personalises education and supports special-needs learners Building AI tutors that adapt and scale AI for policy simulation and real-time public sentiment Why data-driven decisions will reshape governments and startups Her journey from teaching in India to deep tech in Dubai Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and edu 01:34 AI virtual tutoring 03:27 Pulse of people platform 09:01 AI applications and analytics 12:41 Early career and motivation 17:00 Elite educational mindset 21:54 Essential success skills 25:47 Networking strategies 28:16 India vs Dubai markets 30:27 Living and working in Dubai 34:16 Aha moments and milestones 38:21 Platform scaling and conclusion Links Aiswarya on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aiswaryatanish Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=yXxQAvKIBh4 More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

  3. 11/03/2025

    How to Win Web3 Grants and Scale | Daria Chernozub, Dash & Resilience Agency

    What is the real truth about Web3 grants and funding? Daria Chernozub, startup mentor, fundraising strategist, co-founder of Resilience Agency and core community advocate at Dash, shares how to win grants and build sustainable ecosystems. What you’ll learn Moving from corporate banking to Web3 The digital nomad life and the best nomad cities How to win blockchain grants and meet grant duties Community marketing and due diligence Why collaboration beats competition in Web3 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Daria 00:48 Transitioning to Web3 04:49 Digital nomad lifestyle 07:54 Top nomad cities 10:27 Community marketing 14:11 Blockchain grants 17:41 Finding the right vibe 21:11 Grant responsibilities 23:41 Roadmap to funding 27:57 Due diligence 34:03 Upcoming industry events 37:09 Final advice for creators Links Daria Chernozub on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daria-chernozub-33a34b57 Resilience Agency: r8e.xyz Dash: www.dash.org Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=PSoI5zAu_6Y More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

  4. 10/11/2025

    Interest-Free Crypto Lending & the Future of DeFi | Cristian Ulloa, Liquid Loans

    Can you borrow against your crypto without paying interest? Cristian Ulloa, CEO and co-founder of Liquid Loans, explains interest-free, community-driven lending and how DeFi can reach the mainstream. What you’ll learn Cristian's move from traditional finance to DeFi How Liquid Loans makes crypto lending interest-free The challenges of building in DeFi The role of stablecoins and mainstream adoption Advice for crypto founders and traditional finance Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Cristian's crypto journey 02:32 Mindset shift to Web3 03:27 The problem of selling crypto 05:57 What is Liquid Loans 06:59 Unique value propositions 09:26 Challenges in building DeFi 11:54 Proud milestones 13:09 The role of stablecoins 14:48 Mainstream DeFi adoption 18:58 Community feedback 21:48 Future plans and events 23:53 Advice for crypto founders 25:38 Advice for traditional finance 27:02 Rapid fire questions 28:53 Conclusion Links Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=BYdoM5JgN_k More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

  5. 10/07/2025

    The Future of Web3 Media: Trust, Ownership & Storytelling | Morten Myrstad, Kaupr

    How can media earn trust in the Web3 era? Morten Myrstad, founder of the Nordic Web3 media company Kaupr, shares how journalism, technology and ownership come together to shape the future of digital storytelling. What you’ll learn Morten's journey from journalism and consulting to Web3 media What Web3 media means and how it bridges Web2 How trust, transparency and ownership shape storytelling Nordic and European views on crypto adoption Advice for aspiring Web3 media builders Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Journey to Web3 03:04 Defining Web3 media 06:25 Crypto and the Nordic landscape 09:05 The importance of integrity 11:52 Building Kaupr 16:22 Trust and transparency 19:45 Advice for the future 22:43 Conclusion Links Morten Myrstad on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mortenmyrstad Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=ojO1Aji9tGQ More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

  6. 09/09/2025

    How AI and Blockchain Will Reshape Finance | Branson Lee, Inside Genesis

    Why is AI in Web3 real this time? Branson Lee, co-founder of Inside Genesis and former builder of Singapore's first regulated digital asset exchange, explains decentralized identity, credit without bureaus and the future of finance. What you’ll learn Building Singapore's first regulated digital asset exchange The ChatGPT moment and why AI in Web3 is real Onboarding users for mass adoption Genesis Score: credit without traditional bureaus His biggest mistake: being a Bitcoin maxi too long Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 Branson’s early journey into blockchain and first startup 03:22 Building Singapore’s first regulated digital asset exchange 04:44 The “ChatGPT moment” and why AI in Web3 is real 07:20 Challenges of onboarding users and building for mass adoption 11:10 Inside Genesis: giving users control over their data 17:30 Genesis Score: redefining credit without traditional bureaus 24:10 Advice for young Web3 founders: build fast, iterate, stay open 29:06 Biggest mistake: being a Bitcoin maxi too long Links Branson Lee on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bransonlee Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=aXSAvUXX99g More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

  7. 08/11/2025

    How an Architect Built an AI Crypto Trading Tool | Samarjit Sharma, Toradle

    Can AI give retail crypto traders a real edge? Samarjit Sharma, co-founder of Toradle, explains how its AI trading signals work, why it targets consistent small gains, and how traders can cut risk and fees. What you’ll learn How AI trading signals work for retail traders Risk management and fixing common trading mistakes Saving fees with token swap strategies Signal accuracy, backtesting and transparency Toradle's mobile app and AI personalisation plans Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Toradle 02:25 Founding story and journey 05:39 Architect background & passion 09:06 Toradle platform overview 11:21 Trading signals and methodology 13:48 Analyzing market trends 17:25 Trade history and ROI 19:16 Risk management techniques 21:40 Token pair swap analysis 24:17 Understanding token grading 27:07 Subscription and pricing 29:11 AI integration and safety 32:43 Technical optimizations 36:50 Future platform roadmap 41:31 Capital requirements for users 43:28 Signal accuracy and risks 45:58 Live backtest demonstration 49:07 Transparency in trading 52:21 Platform enhancements 55:16 Final thoughts and closing Links Toradle: toradle.com Samarjit Sharma on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/samarjit-sharma Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=OM072Znl6Pg More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

  8. 08/05/2025

    Meaningful Connections in Web3 & the Digital Nomad Life | Sergey Sevantsyan

    Why do in-person connections still matter in a remote-first Web3 world? Sergey Sevantsyan, tech evangelist and connector across 50+ countries, shares lessons from more than a decade in blockchain and 100+ Web3 events. What you’ll learn How Sergey cracked the digital nomad lifestyle Why meaningful human connections matter more than money The mindset shift Web3 investors and founders must make Why many people misunderstand decentralization and DeFi How AI will change human purpose Links Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=wy31ym-Kg7A More Block Talks: theblockopedia.com/blocktalks-audio-podcast

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