Founder Series brings on BigBeardSamurait, the founder of exSat, as he explains the concept of exSat, a docking layer for Bitcoin that provides a data availability layer and a hybrid consensus mechanism.

He highlights the benefits of exSat for miners, validators, custodians, and end users and discusses the tokenomics of the XSAT token and the RAM token.

Founder Series brings Nick from Unstoppable as he shares the company's journey in creating a decentralized alternative to centralized exchanges.

The conversation covers Unstoppable’s dedication to self-custody, decentralization, and user safety, highlighting features like advanced order types, margin trading, and a secure, user-friendly mobile app.

They also address regulatory challenges in the EU and US and their impact on innovation in the crypto space. The discussion emphasizes unique DeFi principles such as self-custody and decentralization and explores user engagement strategies prioritizing real value over common incentive models.

Founder Series brings on Devin from GammaSwap as they dive into the evolution and innovation in DeFi, particularly around options and volatility trading.

Devin shares GammaSwap's origins, the challenges faced by traditional AMMs, and how GammaSwap addresses these by enabling decentralized long volatility.

They also discuss the differences between perpetual and traditional options, focusing on improving capital efficiency and reducing liquidity fragmentation.

They also explore the nuances of perpetual futures, options, and how GammaSwap stands out by offering high leverage without the risk of liquidation—making it appealing during volatile markets.

Founder Series brings on Josh, the founder of Irys, to explore the concept of programmable data and its role in blockchain.

The discussion covers the importance of on-chain data storage and also discusses potential use cases, particularly in data-driven applications like AI, and emphasizes the need to find a market fit.

Community building is highlighted as crucial to the project's success, with a strong focus on creating an engaged, dedicated community.

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Founder Series brings on Sehaj, the CEO of Avantis as they discuss its innovative approach to tackling challenges in decentralized finance (DeFi).

The discussion covers Avantis' unique features, like its focus on balancing the needs of liquidity providers (LPs) and traders through loss protection and other incentives.

The episode also touches on the integration of real-world assets (RWAs) into on-chain trading, addressing regulatory hurdles and the importance of liquidity and accurate asset parameterization.

The episode outlines the roadmap for the next 6-12 months, which includes plans to boost liquidity, lower fees, and introduce no-fee perpetuals.

Founder Series brings on Saj from BadgerDAO to share his journey from electrical engineering to becoming a prominent figure in DeFi. He discusses the early days of BadgerDAO, which sought to connect Bitcoin and Ethereum through inventive DeFi solutions.

Saj introduces EBTC, a new protocol designed to offer a more capital-efficient and trustless solution for Bitcoin in DeFi. EBTC uses synthetic assets and state ETH to provide a stable, cost-effective borrowing option.

The episode covers the technical aspects of borrowing, collateralization, and liquidation, as well as market interest in EBTC. Future plans include leverage tools and a Bitcoin yield savings account.

Founder Series is back and this time we’ve got Jordi Alexandr from Mantle catching us up on Mantle, Puff, Marketing, and Poker!


The conversation touches on the challenges of inflationary rewards, the significance of community and network effects, and Mantle’s strategic use of its treasury to support new assets and projects. The speakers explore ideal DeFi products in borrowing, trading, and staking, focusing on user experience and ecosystem integration.

Geordie shares personal insights on balancing professional responsibilities with interests like poker. The talk concludes with reflections on Mantle's future and the release of Puff NFTs. Don't forget to spread the love - give us a thumbs up, leave your thoughts below, and hit that subscribe button to stay tuned for more enriching conversations!

In this episode of the blocmates podcast, Jedi is joined by Jaindr as they explore the intricate world of Zentry (formerly Guild Fi), They take an insightful look into its technical details and the innovative products their team has developed. They highlight the importance of user engagement by bridging Web2 and Web3 through a play economy.

They also introduce Radiant, a mini-game app that overlays experiences across different games, and Nexus, a social fire platform designed to enhance social interactions and content creation in Web3. Jaindr reveals an alpha on the network and platform integration in store for the first time! The podcast wraps up with reflections on the project's journey, future prospects, and an invitation for listeners to explore the website and engage with the platform.

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