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"The best, the winner of this [web3] space, or the biggest player of this space, will be the one who will provide the best experience for developers and users." - DimaThe Ethereum blockchain and the entire crypto ecosystem has long been plagued with scalability issues and the user experience being too clunky for the average user.
In this episode,  Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Dima Romanov (Co-founder and CEO of Layer N), which is their highly anticipated Ethereum's StateNet.
Dima shares insights on tackling blockchain scalability, empowering lower transaction fees, and leveraging a spectrum of custom Virtual Machines for diverse applications.
He explains why thinking more like a web2 company vs. a web3 company has attracted investors and given their team a competitive edge for developers seeking performance and innovation as they prepare for their DeFi focus upcoming mainnet launch. 
Minute-by-minute episode breakdown
2 | The existing challenges with the Solana and Ethereum blockchains 
5 | How the Layer N team was able to secure investment from Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund 
7 | Layer N's innovative blockchain scaling solutions for enhanced performance and usability
13 | The current state of the Ethereum multi-stage roadmap and how that impacts Layer N
17 | Why is Layer N described as “An Ethereum Statenet” and what does that mean?
20 | What are XVMs and GVMs and how do they differ from the traditional EVM used on Ethereum
27 | Migrating smart contracts from Ethereum EVMs to Layer N’s XVMs
30 | The process of developers building on Layer N in Beta and being ready for mainnet launch
34 | How do you attract developers and build a community of users in web3?
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Speakers on today’s episode
Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) 
Dima Romanov (Co-founder and CEO of Layer N)
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"There's tens of billions of dollars of uncollected taxes on the crypto side, so hence why you have the Treasury Department and IRS pretty motivated there." - Lindsey Argalas (CEO, TaxBit)Tax season might be over, but the accounting and tax industry at the intersection of web3 is just starting to heat up.  In this episode,  Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks with Lindsey Argalas (CEO, TaxBit) discusses the innovative tools and solutions TaxBit offers for both consumers and enterprises in the crypto space, while highlighting the importance of compliance and regulatory clarity.
She discusses the proposed tax and accounting regulations from the IRS and MiCA and the tax implications of real world asset tokenization and the promising developments in accounting standards that benefit companies holding digital assets.
Lindsey also highlights the collaborative work that TaxBit is doing with the IRS to support the complex data that is being obtained for accounting / tax purposes and the company’s partnerships with companies like PayPal and Block.
Minute-by-minute episode breakdown
2 | Lindsey’s early start in crypto at Santander Bank and the delineation between crypto and blockchain
7 | Real-time tax KYC Explainer and new accounting tools and customer insights 
12 | The IRS proposed broker rules and the impact of regulations on digital assets in the EU and US
15 | Understanding the EU regulatory framework and introduction of DAC8 alongside MiCA
18 | International tax and accounting standards and Global Expansion |
23 | The emergence of Real World Asset Tokenization (RWA) and the tax and accounting implications
27 | Collaboration with Government Agencies like the IRS and other Global Tax Enforcement Agencies 
29 | Looking ahead at the web3 industry for 2024 and beyond
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Speakers on today’s episode
Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) 
Lindsey Argalas (CEO, TaxBit)
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With any new technology, malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities and create uncertainty. But there are tools investigators, regulators, and cybersecurity professionals can use to fight back.In this special episode, Chainalysis’ Jackie Burns Koven, Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence is interviewed and  Amit Kumar, Partner at Accel shares how to mitigate risks and build trust in emerging spaces, drawing from her work across the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape.
Since Chainalysis launched in 2014, the platform has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases and safely expand consumer access to cryptocurrency. Jackie joined Chainalysis in 2019 after serving as an Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Department of Defense. In this conversation, she reflects on the crucial role Chainalysis plays in enhancing blockchain safety and ensuring its viability. She also offers valuable advice on how early-stage startups and leaders can stay informed in the rapidly evolving tech ecosystem, and how they can think about implementing their own systems. The episode also explores the challenges new technologies like AI face from malicious actors, the importance of effective collaboration between technology and government agencies, and the steps needed to stabilize the crypto industry long-term.
Minute-by-minute episode breakdown
2 |Introduction to Chainalysis
7 | Why Chainalysis is working with government agencies to fight bad actors 
16 | How the blockchain threat landscape is evolving with AI
15 |The role of education in rising crypto threats, like pig butchering
28 | Advice for staying up to date on the rapidly evolving technology ecosystem
32 | Building a Cyber Threat Intelligence team; Jackie’s roles
 
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Speakers on today’s episode
Amit Kumar * Host * (Partner, Accel) 
Jacqueline Burns Koven (Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence, Chainalysis)
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Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.
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“We also should not pretend that law enforcement is going to solve the problem.  It only helps, but it doesn't completely solve the problem. There will always be attackers outside the reach of the law” - Brian PakWeb3 was starting to look like the wild west, with smart contract compromises and sophisticated attacks by hackers, but with law enforcement paying serious attention and builders like our guest, Brian Pak, Co-founder and CEO of ChainLight, the industry is starting to shine the light on these illicit actors and combat web3 and Defi hacks. Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Brian to discuss the early days of ChainLight, from discovering early Ethereum bugs to creating innovative security solutions like Digital Asset Risk Tracker (DART) and the Relic Protocol. The duo explore major web3 and DeFi exploits, white hat hacking ethics, and South Korean crypto politics. Brian shares how the newly created crypto threat-sharing center (SEAL) is striving to enhance the safety and transparency of the Web3 ecosystem and the emergence of law enforcement engagement. 
Minute-by-minute episode breakdown
2 | Brian’s journey into crypto and discovering Ethereum bugs in the early days  
5 | Smart contract code audits and continuing to learn about new web3 attack vectors 
8 | Identifying new and old attack vectors like price oracle manipulation and bridge vulnerabilities
10 | What is the Digital Asset Risk Tracker (DART) and how it identifies illicit trends in memecoin projects
14 | ChainLight introduces Relic Protocol which let smart contracts access historical data without intermediaries
20 | The crypto regulatory framework in South Korea and the impact it has on Singapore
24 | How white hat hackers have been given a bad name in crypto   
28 | Building interoperability and discussions around Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)
31 | Introducing LUMOS and how Chainlight is illuminating the Shadows of Web3 Hacks
33 | Chainlink joins white hat hacker group SEAL to create crypto threat-sharing center
 
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Speakers on today’s episode
Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) 
Brian Pak (Co-founder and CEO, ChainLight)
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Wall Street is buzzing with tons of digital asset acronyms like DLT, CBDCs, RWA and Bitcoin ETFs. But what does it all mean? Well, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Naresh Nagia (Independent Senior Advisor, Deloitte) for a thoughtful conversation on everything tokenization and how it will disrupt the traditional financial banking system. 
Naresh shares his expertise in financial services and highlights the potential benefits of DLT, such as operational efficiency and the ability to mobilize collateral. 
He also discusses the importance of legal basis, KYC/AML regulations, and cybersecurity in the adoption of DLT and the implementation of smart contracts into the financial ecosystem. Naresh expresses his preference for wholesale CBDC over retail CBDC and emphasizes the significance of Project Agora which is a major project launched by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) for central banks worldwide to explore tokenization of cross-border payments
Minute-by-minute episode breakdown
2 | The role of an Independent Senior Advisor at Deloitte and bridging traditional finance and the future of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) 
5 | Envisioning DLT disrupting the traditional financial systems
10 | Smart Contracts are neither smart or contracts
14 | Decentralized Ledgers and Bitcoin ETFs: TradFi meets Crypto
17 | Project Agora: How the Bank for International Settlements is pioneering trust in blockchain technology for cross border payments
20 | The future of stablecoins in global finance and debate over retail vs wholesale CBDCs
26 | The realistic applications of Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization and what to look
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Speakers on today’s episode
Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) 
Naresh Nagia (Independent Senior Advisor, Deloitte)
This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein.
Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.
Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. 
Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. View

“You might think it's risky now to enter crypto. But I can promise you that time is going to flip very quickly where it's going to be risky not to enter crypto” - Farzam Ehsani Capital controls and Government bans have always made launching a crypto exchange in Africa challenging and in this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) sits down with Farzam Ehsani (Co-founder and CEO, VALR), who discusses the journey of South Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange,from the company's inception in 2018 to securing multiple global licenses. Farzam shares insights on financial sovereignty, regulatory challenges, and the evolving crypto landscape, while reflecting on transitioning from banking to crypto and underscores the importance of integrity and choice in finance. He announces The VALR Grand Slam trading competition, where there is a $60 Million USDT prize pool and  looks forward to  expanding VALR's global footprint and making cryptocurrencies more accessible through innovative financial solutions.
Minute-by-minute episode breakdown
2 | Farzam’s introduction to Bitcoin and how it helped him understand the traditional finance ecosystem  
4 | The balance of self sovereignty and acting as a custodial crypto exchange 
7 | How traditional banks decided to move into crypto and the launch of VALR crypto exchange
15 | The rigorous process of obtaining licenses in multiple jurisdictions and adhering to international regulatory requirements and capital controls
25 | Understanding whether VALR is appealing to retail or institutional clients or both 
30 | Is VALR launching its own exchange token or security token?
33 | The challenges with listing tokens and keeping up with customer demand on memecoins  
36 | VALR raises $50 million in Africa’s largest ever crypto raise and even turned away investors
38 | VALR announces $60 Million Grand Slam of Trading Competitions
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Speakers on today’s episode
Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) 
Farzam Ehsani (Co-founder and CEO, VALR)
This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein.
Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.
Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of