The Pirate Pod

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The Pirate Pod

The PiratePod is a Web3 focused podcast from Arrington Capital where we set sail into the uncharted waters of Web3 entrepreneurship and those building the at the forefront of crypto. Episodes will celebrate and interview the bold risk-takers and adventurers who dare to defy the norm. These modern-day pirates are founders who lust after the thrill of venturing into the unknown and thrive on the exhilarating web3 startup life itself. We will dive into new apps, defi, trading, infrastructure, capital markets and more as we put founders first and capture the courage, adventure and spirit of entrepreneurship that we are passionate about in Web3. Arrington Capital is a thesis-driven firm investing in digital assets and Web3 since 2017. The views discussed in these podcast conversations across all episodes are the views of the individuals, and not of Arrington Capital. This podcast is provided solely for informational purposes and is not financial, legal, tax or investment advice.   The participants of this podcast are not recommending any particular security, protocol, token, financial instrument, or other tradable asset or any investment strategy and is not offering to sell or soliciting to buy any security or asset.

  1. Colton Conley: Latest Takes from Arrington Capital's Newest Partner

    5월 23일

    Colton Conley: Latest Takes from Arrington Capital's Newest Partner

    Arrington Capital is expanding its leadership team, recently appointing Ravi Kaza as CIO Partner and Colton Conley to Partner. Having joined Arrington Capital’s investment team as a Principal in 2023, Colton has been successful in identifying early-stage web3 investments and has run point on some of the most exciting investments in the fund’s recent history – such as Redstone, Rilla, Space and Time, and aPriori.  Colton’s track record aligns with the overall goal of Arrington Capital to continue to find and support the best founders as the web3 industry matures.  Keli sits down with Colton in this episode to chat about his background, why now, advice to those looking to get into the space and his outlook for the rest of 2025.  Colton has been involved in crypto since 2018 and brings a deep understanding of capital markets and DeFi. He previously founded Prime Protocol, a cross-chain lending protocol that raised over $3M in venture capital from Arrington Capital, Framework Ventures and Jump in (2022) before an exit in 2024. Prior to his web3 experience, Colton was a quantitative trader in Global Fixed Income at Citadel after graduating from Yale University.

    29분
  2. Decentralization in Media Economics: Rilla

    5월 12일

    Decentralization in Media Economics: Rilla

    In this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Hal Smith Steves, co-founder of Rilla, a decentralized streaming infrastructure company. They discuss Hal's journey into the crypto space, the challenges faced by the streaming industry, and how Rilla aims to disrupt the current model by utilizing peer-to-peer technology. The conversation covers the market size for sports streaming, the need for change in media economics (ie: decentralized tech for cost reductions), and the potential for audience engagement and value redistribution. Hal shares insights on the technical advantages of Rilla's network, user accessibility, tokenomics, and future use cases beyond sports. There is also a discussion on community involvement and the exciting future of Rilla. Rilla Network on X: https://x.com/RillaNetwork   More on Rilla: https://rilla.network/

    40분
  3. Beyond the Proof: Advancing Decentralized Infrastructure with Zero Knowledge Proofs and NovaNet

    4월 29일

    Beyond the Proof: Advancing Decentralized Infrastructure with Zero Knowledge Proofs and NovaNet

    This episode is all things Zero Knowledge Proofs in a deep dive with Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab from NovaNet who joined Keli Callaghan from Arrington Capital. NovaNet is the first full decentralized proving network, focused on making Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) portable and accessible for browsers, consumers devices and other constrained environments.  Wyatt and Houman explore the intricacies of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), how they are advancing the decentralized space and current applications and future use cases. The conversation delves into the evolution of ZKPs, their potential to redefine interactions in various sectors, and the legal frameworks surrounding privacy-preserving proofs. NovaNet’s innovative enhances inclusivity and modularity, allowing for cross-chain capabilities. The discussion also touches on  incentives for participation in the prover network and modularity, highlighting the transformative potential of ZKPs in industries such as AI, gaming, legal, and finance. NovaNet on X: @NovaNet_zkp Website: https://www.novanet.xyz/ Docs: https://devs.novanet.xyz/ Wyatt Benno on X: https://x.com/wyatt_benno Houman Shadab on X: https://x.com/HoumanShadab

    36분
  4. Dynamic State Sharding with Nischal Shetty

    4월 21일

    Dynamic State Sharding with Nischal Shetty

    In this episode, Shardeum Founder Nischal Shetty chats with Keli Callaghan about a new smart contract platform that linearly scales using dynamic state sharding. Nischal shares his journey into the crypto space, the evolution of the crypto market in India, and the importance of community engagement and education in driving adoption. He discusses the unique features of Shardeum, including its user-friendly transaction model and plans for future growth, emphasizing the role of community and node operators in shaping the platform's success. With Shardeum’s MainNet launching coming up in early May, tokenomics, node operators, and the Indian market opportunity are all covered topics.  Links:  X: https://x.com/shardeum  Web: https://shardeum.org/  Whitepaper: https://shardeum.org/Shardeum_Whitepaper.pdf  Nischal on X: https://x.com/NischalShetty

    20분
  5. Starting with Scale: Programmable Interoperability with Axelar

    3월 11일

    Starting with Scale: Programmable Interoperability with Axelar

    In this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Sergey Gorbunov, CEO of Interop Labs and co-founder of Axelar Protocol, discussing the evolution of blockchain interoperability, the needs of retail (seamless access) and institutions(increasing demand for interoperability), and the role of stablecoins - especially when it comes to the the impact of the regulatory landscape. Sergey explains how Axelar’s technology simplifies cross-chain communication and enhances user experiences, while also addressing decentralization and security. Axelar’s Interchain Token Service is providing significant value when it comes to multi-chain asset issuance (think improved wallet experiences) and the Axelar virtual machine is bringing new functionality and creating a framework of smart contracts. This episode is a deeper dive on how fragmented experiences that are poised to get worse as the technology stack scales horizontally can be improved with Axelar.  The session, which comes on the heels of headlines from the Axelar community including the appointment of Brian Brooks to the foundation board and an ETF for Axelar, highlights upcoming milestones for Axelar and the future of cross-chain applications. For more information on Axelar: https://www.axelar.network/

    29분
  6. The Future of AI for Developers: Kluster.Ai

    1월 28일

    The Future of AI for Developers: Kluster.Ai

    In this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Julio Vieira, founder and CEO of Kluster.AI, a decentralized platform that enables developers to run and fine-tune large AI models using a global network of GPU providers. Julio shares his journey into the Web3 space, the challenges of GPU shortages, and how Cluster aims to provide cost-effective AI solutions through adaptive inference. The conversation explores various use cases, the importance of decentralization, and the future of AI in a decentralized world - including large scale inference at lower scale costs.  Takeaways Kluster.Ai offers off-chain AI solutions with on-chain security.Asynchronous inference is a key offering of Kluster.Ai.Companies can save significantly on inference costs with tools like Kluster.AiDecentralization allows for opportunistic pricing in AI.Data privacy and governance are crucial in AI deployment.The future of AI will involve more on-chain solutions.

    33분
  7. Nifty Island: Transforming User Generated Content through Decentralized Gaming

    2024. 12. 31.

    Nifty Island: Transforming User Generated Content through Decentralized Gaming

    In this episode of the Pirate Pod, Keli Callaghan interviews Charles, the founder of Nifty Island, a blockchain-powered UGC gaming platform that allows players to create and customize their own game worlds. Charles shares his background in crypto and his vision for the future of gaming, emphasizing the trend of player-created content and the democratization of game development. He discusses the unique economic model of Nifty Island, its multi-chain integration, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation highlights the potential for Nifty Island to become a leading platform in the gaming industry, particularly in the realm of user-generated content. Community engagement is ever important as the trend of players building games is accelerating due to lower costs and better tools. Website: niftyisland.com Twitter: https://x.com/Nifty_Island (@Nifty_Island) Discord: https://discord.com/invite/niftyisland

    37분
  8. A Smarter Future Through AI-Driven Contracts with GenLayer

    2024. 12. 30.

    A Smarter Future Through AI-Driven Contracts with GenLayer

    Albert Castellana, cofounder of GenLayer (https://www.genlayer.com/), chats with Keli Callaghan about his company is revolutionizing smart contracts through the introduction of Intelligent Contracts that leverage AI for decision-making. Albert shares his background in crypto, the evolution of smart contracts, and the limitations of current systems. He discusses how Genlayer's unique architecture and the launch of the Intelligent Oracle aim to address these challenges, enabling more complex and subjective decision-making processes (including how natural language processing will come into play). The conversation also touches on the future applications of Genlayer, the importance of community engagement, and the potential impact of AI on the blockchain ecosystem. The future of blockchain will involve far more complex and generative applications - this podcast episode is a must listen to gain a better grasp on how smart contracts will make subjective decisions and empower these applications of the future.  GenLayer on Twitter: https://x.com/GenLayer GenLayer on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/m66872spFx Docs / Getting Started: https://docs.genlayer.com/getting-started

    40분
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The PiratePod is a Web3 focused podcast from Arrington Capital where we set sail into the uncharted waters of Web3 entrepreneurship and those building the at the forefront of crypto. Episodes will celebrate and interview the bold risk-takers and adventurers who dare to defy the norm. These modern-day pirates are founders who lust after the thrill of venturing into the unknown and thrive on the exhilarating web3 startup life itself. We will dive into new apps, defi, trading, infrastructure, capital markets and more as we put founders first and capture the courage, adventure and spirit of entrepreneurship that we are passionate about in Web3. Arrington Capital is a thesis-driven firm investing in digital assets and Web3 since 2017. The views discussed in these podcast conversations across all episodes are the views of the individuals, and not of Arrington Capital. This podcast is provided solely for informational purposes and is not financial, legal, tax or investment advice.   The participants of this podcast are not recommending any particular security, protocol, token, financial instrument, or other tradable asset or any investment strategy and is not offering to sell or soliciting to buy any security or asset.

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    2024년 - 2025년
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