Token for Your Thoughts

Token For Your Thoughts
Token for Your Thoughts

🎙️ 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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  1. From Law to Ledger: How Anastasija Plotnikova Is Helping TradFi Tap Into Web3

    5일 전

    From Law to Ledger: How Anastasija Plotnikova Is Helping TradFi Tap Into Web3

    🎙️ Guest: Anastasija Plotnikova, Co-founder & CEO of Fideum 🕒 Duration: ~43 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Anastasija Plotnikova, co-founder and CEO of Fideum, to unpack what it really takes to make crypto usable for everyone. From law enforcement in The Hague to building fintech infrastructure, Anastasija shares her journey into crypto and the bold mission behind Fideum: making compliant, user-friendly crypto payments a global reality. They cover: How Fideum evolved from a retail app to a B2B crypto infrastructure provider.What it's like building in crypto as a licensed business shut out by banks.Bridging TradFi and DeFi through embedded crypto services for brokerages.The impact of MiCA and why stablecoins are reshaping the regulatory map.Lessons for founders navigating global compliance—and knowing when to pivot.Why 2025 may be the year crypto “grows up.” Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-law-to-ledger-how-anastasija-plotnikova-is-helping/id1799063494?i=1000713484324 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/24T28YUYQW5zld2lLHbI0r?si=1b42e229ab0943ea 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/ySwHOGz9ncs Connect with Anastasija Plotnikova & Fideum 🌐 Website: https://www.fideum.com/ 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/FideumFinance Stay Connected With Us If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts to hear more real talk with the minds shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    41분
  2. Scaling Bitcoin Without Compromises: Jagdeep Sidhu on 10 Years of Building Syscoin

    6월 10일

    Scaling Bitcoin Without Compromises: Jagdeep Sidhu on 10 Years of Building Syscoin

    🎙️ Guest: Jagdeep Sidhu, Core Developer of Syscoin  🕒 Duration: ~47 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Jagdeep Sidhu, the longtime core developer behind Syscoin, to talk about what it really takes to scale blockchain infrastructure without compromising on decentralization or security. Jagdeep shares lessons from over a decade of building, including why Syscoin never pivoted, what edge chains and AI agents actually do, and how their team is rethinking Bitcoin interoperability with Robin Bridge. They cover: • The hard trade-offs between scalability, decentralization, and usability  • What edge chains are, and how they enable vertical and horizontal scaling  • Why AI services need blockchains, and vice versa  • How ZK-Sys brings Bitcoin-level security to modular smart contracts  • What it means to keep evolving without abandoning your original vision  • Advice for founders on surviving multiple market cycles If you care about protocol design, long-term thinking, or just want a smarter way to scale without compromise, this one’s for you. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scaling-bitcoin-without-compromises-jagdeep-sidhu-on/id1799063494?i=1000712198039  🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SiNkI1IUNkJj8XUczvcEP?si=a0baac61fa6d4302  🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/0Y-0NcoDcfE Connect with Jagdeep & Syscoin 🌐 Website: syscoin.org 🐦 X (Twitter): @syscoin | @realSidhuJag Stay Connected Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more behind-the-scenes conversations with the people building crypto, Web3, and beyond. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    47분
  3. Yield Without Banks: Eneko Knorr on Building USB, a Fully Crypto-Backed Stablecoin

    5월 23일

    Yield Without Banks: Eneko Knorr on Building USB, a Fully Crypto-Backed Stablecoin

    🎙️ Guest: Eneko Knorr, Cofounder and CEO of Stabolut 🕒 Duration: ~42 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Eneko Knorr, Cofounder and CEO of Stabolut, about building a fully crypto-backed, yield-generating stablecoin that doesn’t rely on banks. Eneko shares how USB is pushing stablecoins closer to crypto’s original values - censorship resistance, decentralization, and access. They cover: • Why a stablecoin shouldn’t depend on banks • How USB pegs to the dollar using crypto assets and derivatives • What “yield-bearing” stablecoins really offer, and why JPMorgan says they could dominate the market • Why transparency isn’t just a buzzword, but core to adoption • The big opportunity in remittances, remote work, and cross-border payments • Lessons from launching multiple startups, and why product alone isn’t enough If you’re building in DeFi or just watching the rise of crypto-native finance, this one's for you. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yield-without-banks-eneko-knorr-on-building-usb-a/id1799063494?i=1000709534255 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/65KwGKDRPjV3xn1yZ7mPqA?si=31d2d63038a842a2 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/_fpA8Yw8f14 Connect with Eneko & Stabolut 🌐 Website: stabolut.com 🐦 X (Twitter): @enekoknorr | @stabolut Stay Connected Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts to catch more candid conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    42분
  4. Govern Like You Mean It: Dennison Bertram on How Tally Is Making DAOs Work at Scale

    5월 6일

    Govern Like You Mean It: Dennison Bertram on How Tally Is Making DAOs Work at Scale

    🎙️ Guest: Dennison Bertram, Co-founder & CEO of Tally.xyz 🕒 Duration: ~49 minutes --- Episode Overview On this week’s episode of Token for Your Thoughts, Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Dennison Bertram, Co-founder of Tally.xyz. They cover a lot: From accidentally getting subpoenaed by the SEC… to helping DAOs like Uniswap and Arbitrum run votes that actually matter. This isn’t just about protocols and proposals, it’s about what it really takes to build through uncertainty, find staying power in Web3, and design systems that give token holders more than just empty promises. In this episode: The story behind Tally’s founding - from a Google Doc to powering billions in DAO governanceDennison’s Farmville dinner table moment (and why credible neutrality still matters today)What “liquid staked governance” means, and why it might be the future of community participationHow to get token launches right, and why most teams miss their biggest chance at leverageThe highs, lows, and hard-won lessons of building in crypto through the Gensler eraIf you’re building, launching, or just trying to understand the real mechanics of governance, this one’s worth a listen. --- Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/govern-like-you-mean-it-dennison-bertram-on-how-tally/id1799063494?i=1000706599505 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zYvbf9g1VH66UsUzilRhY?si=fc8790cc97214a38 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/dNZQ9hJT_0w --- Connect with Dennison & Tally 🐦 X (Twitter): @DennisonBertram @tallyxyz 🌐 Website: Tally.xyz --- Stay Connected Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts to catch more candid conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    49분
  5. Veronica Kirin on How Asterisk Is Fixing the Data Crisis in Women’s Health

    4월 30일

    Veronica Kirin on How Asterisk Is Fixing the Data Crisis in Women’s Health

    🎙️ Guest: Veronica Kirin, Founder of Asterisk Women's Health  🕒 Duration: ~46 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy speaks with Veronica Kirin, anthropologist, author, and founder of Asterisk Women's Health, about rewriting the rules of women’s health and what it means to build a data-first DAO that gives women ownership and a voice. They cover how Asterisk is: • Building the first female-specific data lake • Giving women the power to vote on what health research gets funded • Tackling the non-reproductive health data gap (spoiler: it’s massive) • Creating tools that make it easier for clinicians to access real-world data • Challenging outdated systems that have excluded women from medical research for centuries Whether you’re into digital health, data equity, or just want to hear what it’s like launching a Web3 project powered by lived experience, this episode’s for you. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veronica-kirin-on-how-asterisk-is-fixing-the-data/id1799063494?i=1000705582144 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qsmuYHfYsOeGTwcAAx8IU?si=42e8da56ec4b4a59 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/AFklQ9Dhq6o Connect with Veronica & Asterisk 🌐 Website: https://asteriskdao.xyz 🐦 X (Twitter): @vmkirin | @AsteriskDAO Stay Connected If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    45분
  6. Beyond Likes: Andrew Berkowitz on ValuesCo, Meme Coins, and a Purpose-Driven Social Network

    4월 22일

    Beyond Likes: Andrew Berkowitz on ValuesCo, Meme Coins, and a Purpose-Driven Social Network

    🎙️ Guest: Andrew Berkowitz, Founder of ValuesCo 🕒 Duration: ~45 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy speaks with Andrew Berkowitz, Cofounder and CEO of ValuesCo, about rethinking social media, incentivizing impact, and why meme coins might just be the fuel for purpose-driven economies. They cover how ValuesCo is: • Turning actions (like voting or composting) into rewards • Leveraging meme coins for social good • Building a social network that actually connects people to nature, to each other, and to themselves • Moving from celebrity influence to micro-influencers and subject matter experts • Using AI to verify real-world actions at scale Whether you’re a creator, brand, or just curious about where social media and Web3 collide, this one’s for you. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-likes-andrew-berkowitz-on-values-co-meme-coins/id1799063494?i=1000704514701 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xx2sF3EG8N6cPym9AARku?si=9fe7d3c0848a4ef8 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/D3GkfSay1F4 ⸻ Connect with Andrew & ValuesCo 🌐 Website: https://www.values.co/ 🐦 X (Twitter): @TheWitzCarlton | @valuesntwr ⸻ Stay Connected If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, Web3, and AI. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    50분
  7. Roman Cyganov of Antix: Build an AI Twin That Works 24/7 - in 30 Languages

    4월 15일

    Roman Cyganov of Antix: Build an AI Twin That Works 24/7 - in 30 Languages

    🎙️ Guest: Roman Cyganov, Founder of Antix 🕒 Duration: ~46 minutes Episode Overview What if you could clone yourself - digitally - and keep working (and earning) around the clock? In this week’s episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy chats with Roman Cyganov, founder of Antix, a platform that lets you build your own AI twin. This isn’t some future fantasy. Antix AI humans can: • Create content without your involvement • Speak 30+ languages • Host virtual meetings • Star in ads, reels, or even films • And get smarter with your data The episode covers: • How Roman scaled production costs down by 99% • What creators, influencers, and brands can actually do with an AI twin • How blockchain secures your identity and enables new income models • Why real-time AI humans could change Zoom, YouTube, and everything in between This one’s for anyone thinking about the next era of creator tools, AI identity, and monetization. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roman-cyganov-of-antix-build-an-ai-twin-that-works-24/id1799063494?i=1000703579498 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YQvnGMf02CaTBVj7mF5LM?si=20275a4e3df04836 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/4pi_nRPQ_Lw Connect with Roman & Antix 🌐 Website: antix.in  🐦 X (Twitter): @cyganovroman | @antix_in Stay Connected If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto, AI, and Web3. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com 📩 Want to suggest a guest? Email us: hello@tokenforyourthoughts.com

    46분
  8. Paul Giordano: How MARA Is Using Bitcoin Mining to Build Global Infrastructure

    4월 9일

    Paul Giordano: How MARA Is Using Bitcoin Mining to Build Global Infrastructure

    🎙️ Guest: Paul Giordano, VP of Digital Asset Management at MARA 🕒 Duration: ~34 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Paul Giordano, VP of Digital Asset Management at MARA, one of the largest Bitcoin mining operations in the world. Paul’s not just talking hash rates. From Wall Street to Crypto, he shares how MARA is turning mining into a powerful tool for global energy innovation - using flare gas, landfill methane, and remote renewables to fuel data centers, heat homes, and stabilize grids. Yes, really. They discuss Bitcoin as a treasury strategy, MARA’s global presence (from North Dakota to Abu Dhabi), and why Bitcoin might be the most misunderstood energy consumer out there. Where to Listen 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-giordano-how-mara-is-using-bitcoin-mining-to-build/id1799063494?i=1000702912737 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/0coT0lCbYCUktwP2ZUDjaV?si=7fd3163f36d74706 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/8Rj9yQXTsNs Connect with Paul Giordano & MARA 🌐 Website: https://mara.com 🐦 X (Twitter): @MARAHoldings Stay Connected If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com 📩 Got a guest suggestion? Reach out at hello@tokenforyourthoughts.com

    35분
  9. How The ZAO Is Helping Artists Keep Their Music, Data, and Dollars

    4월 1일

    How The ZAO Is Helping Artists Keep Their Music, Data, and Dollars

    🎙️ Guest: Zaal, Founder of The ZAO 🕒 Duration: ~47 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Zaal, the founder of The ZAO - a Web3 music collective helping artists reclaim their ownership, data, and creative freedom. Zaal shares how supporting a friend’s music career turned into a mission to empower independent artists through Web3. From building decentralized tools to throwing real-world music festivals like ZAO-PALOOZA and ZAO-CHELLA, Zaal is creating a new kind of platform: community-owned, open-source, and focused on long-term impact, not viral moments. Whether you’re an artist, builder, or just Web3-curious, this conversation dives into: • Why most labels take 70% or more, and how The ZAO flips the model • How they’re using a non-transferable, soulbound governance token to build social capital • The power of music battles, on-chain reputation, and collaborative creation • What it actually takes to build in Web3 as a founder A thoughtful and inspiring look at how community, tech, and art intersect in Web3. Where to Listen 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/623Q4XBTfJ8k9FkU67CcHg?si=6b9c279d522a4f3c 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-the-zao-is-helping-artists-keep-their-music-data/id1799063494?i=1000701724261 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/SXmdO6l4Rfg?si=p4SSeX82xEI1BFF_ Connect with Zaal & The ZAO 🌐 Website: thezao.com/nexus 🐦 X: @thezaodao | @bettercallzaal 🎧 The ZAO Artists: JANGO UU: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nc2dgefoPLfvsrJVx3PNz?si=I56ODVbXSiaU1vSHv4diVA HURRIC4N3IKE :https://open.spotify.com/artist/5x3pUgROCueytLsG0Xy35H?si=mzs9X1RIRHSDuanXUbIhKg ATTABOTTY: https://attabotty.com CLEJAN: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CbxzZHyeIz1Pig7giCufl?si=RFFpgb2fTxO1BRWa6Dr9KQ Stay Connected 🔥 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and follow Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com

    48분
  10. Ermin Sharich of Aegis: Creating Transparency and Yield with Bitcoin-Backed YUSD

    3월 25일

    Ermin Sharich of Aegis: Creating Transparency and Yield with Bitcoin-Backed YUSD

    🎙️ Guest: Ermin Sharich, Co-Founder of Aegis 🕒 Duration: ~45 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Ermin Sharich, co-founder of Aegis, the company behind YUSD - a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin designed to minimize risk and maximize transparency. Ermin takes us through his journey from the finance world to the crypto space, sharing how he went from being a Bitcoin skeptic to building a stablecoin that’s completely independent of fiat. We dive into how YUSD works, the benefits of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, and the importance of creating transparency in the world of stablecoins. If you’re a Web3 founder, crypto enthusiast, or anyone interested in how stablecoins can evolve, this episode is for you. Ermin also shares insights on Aegis’s approach to decentralization and how they plan to build a fully transparent and secure system for the future of crypto. Where to Listen 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LZkMVeS7odfDBACnjTHcz?si=4287fe82aba5445a 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ermin-sharich-of-aegis-creating-transparency-and/id1799063494?i=1000700723460 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/WxKX6VEGhfw Connect with Ermin Sharich & Aegis 🌐 Website: aegis.im 🐦 X (Twitter): @ErminSharich | @Aegis_im Stay Connected If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3. 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com 📩 Got a guest suggestion? Reach out at hello@tokenforyourthoughts.com

    43분
  11. From Burning Banksy to Building XION: How 'Burnt Banksy' is Making Crypto Invisible

    3월 18일

    From Burning Banksy to Building XION: How 'Burnt Banksy' is Making Crypto Invisible

    🎙️ Guest: Anthony Anzalone (aka Burnt Banksy), Founder of XION 🕒 Duration: ~45 minutes Episode Overview In this episode of Token for Your Thoughts, host Lindsey McConaghy sits down with Anthony Anzalone, aka Burnt Banksy, the founder of XION, a blockchain built to make crypto so seamless, it practically disappears. Anthony takes us on a wild ride from his early days in crypto - mining Ethereum in his NYU dorm, and launching an NFT marketplace - to building XION, a blockchain designed to make crypto frictionless. If you’re a Web3 founder, builder, or investor, this one’s for you. We dive into the realities of designing crypto infrastructure that feels as effortless as Web2, the unexpected ways blockchain is being used (like getting paid to switch ride-share apps), and what it really takes to bring crypto to the masses. Where to Listen 🔹 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/episode/58WAQR5BY51BHVUJIAbfUT?si=0e1df0c69c3c4c8d 🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/from-burning-banksy-to-building-xion-how-burnt-banksy/id1799063494?i=1000699726783 🔹 YouTube → https://youtu.be/DXKal5MfhNU Connect with Burnt Banksy & XION 🌐 Website: xion.burnt.com 🐦 X (Twitter): @burntbanksy | @burnt_xion Want to see XION’s bold approach in action? Check out their infamous Cult Leader job description. Stay Connected 🔥 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and subscribe to Token for Your Thoughts for more conversations with the people shaping crypto & Web3! 🔔 Follow us on X: @TokenThoughts_ 🌐 Visit our website: tokenforyourthoughts.com 📩 Got a guest suggestion? Reach out at hello@tokenforyourthoughts.com

    45분
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