Protocols Podcast
Feb. 26, 2025
"How I risked Everything for Crypto" - Interview with CEO of Algebra Finance
In this episode, we speak with Vlad, founder of Algebra.Finance, about how his team built one of the most widely used DEX infrastructures in crypto. Originally launched as a standalone DEX in 2021, Algebra.Finance pivoted into a modular engine that now powers over 50 exchanges across chains like Po…
Dec. 22, 2024
Why Crypto Is Worth the Risk - Interview with Eigenlayer
In this episode, Ishaan from EigenLayer shares his journey from building a startup during college to working at the forefront of Ethereum’s modular infrastructure. After getting into crypto during the COVID era while studying computer science at the University of Michigan, he became involved in gov…
March 10, 2022
Let’s talk DAOs, Notional Finance & More with Cameron Schorg
In this conversation, Cameron Schorg, Head of Business Development at Notional.Finance and long-time BEN alum, shares his journey from building a Bitcoin exchange in high school to helping shape the future of decentralized finance. He reflects on the early days of crypto, his involvement with BEN, …
Jan. 9, 2022
Protocol Security Audits with CertiK
In this episode, Kevin from CertiK breaks down how the company is building security infrastructure for the blockchain space, from smart contract audits to real-time threat detection. While most people know CertiK for its manual code audits, Kevin highlights the growing importance of Skynet—a 24/7 m…
Dec. 11, 2021
The Multi-Interchain World with Osmosis
Sunny Aggarwal, co-founder of Osmosis and early contributor to Cosmos, shares his journey from UC Berkeley student to blockchain builder. He recalls discovering Bitcoin through a small campus club and eventually teaching a student-led course to help others learn. That hands-on experience led him to…