The Index Podcast

Season 5

Feb. 21, 2025

Crypto Branding and the Meme Coin Economy with Ben Huh, Co-founder of…

What if internet memes were the new crypto luxury brand, driving financial speculation with the same fervor as high-end fashion? This week on The Index , we take a deep dive into everything crypto with Ben Huh, the co-founder...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Everything Bagel: How ZKPs Are Scaling AI with Privacy & Ownership wi…

How can developers monetize open-source AI while preserving ownership and privacy? In this episode of Everything Bagel , co-hosts Alex Kehaya and Bidhan Roy, Founder of Bagel Network, dive into the revolutionary role of zero-...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Everything SVM: Scaling Blockchain & Powering Unstoppable Apps with C…

What if building a blockchain was as easy as deploying a smart contract? On this episode of Everything SVM on The Index , co-hosts Alex Kehaya and Omar Zaki, CEO of Mantis, sit down with Nick White, Vice President of Celestia...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Everything Bagel: Decentralized AI and Collective Intelligence with A…

What if AI could break free from centralized silos and operate as a decentralized, collaborative network? In this episode of Everything Bagel on The Index , we sit down with Nick Emmons, CEO of Allora Labs, to explore how dec...

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Feb. 8, 2025

ECO: Crypto, Stablecoin Liquidity, and the Future of Payments with CE…

Crypto has the potential to revolutionize finance—but how do we make it truly accessible? In this episode of The Index , we sit down with Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco, to explore the future of payments, stablecoins, and the evolving...

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Jan. 22, 2025

Everything Bagel: Agentic AI, Neural Networks, and Quantum Innovation…

What does the future of agentic AI look like, and how close are we to building systems that truly mimic and enhance human reasoning? In this episode of Everything Bagel , Alex Kehaya joins Bidhan Roy, founder of Bagel, to exp...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Helium Mobile: World's First Crypto Carrier on Solana with Coco Tang,…

Can Blockchain Truly Revolutionize Telecommunications? In this episode of The Index , Alex Kehaya chats with Coco Tang, General Manager of Helium Mobile, about how blockchain is transforming the telecom industry. From Helium’...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Everything Bagel: Frontier AI Models and Open Source Monetization wit…

Have you ever considered how many frontier models could exist if open source AI was monetizable? This is the core problem that Bagel solves, and co-founder Bidhan Roy is creating a way to make open source AI monetizable. In t...

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Nov. 22, 2024

Blockchain Gaming, Development, and NFTs with HyperPlay's Founder Jac…

Step into the future of gaming and cryptocurrency with Jacob C., founder of HyperPlay, on The Index . From pioneering Bitcoin to championing Ethereum, Jacob reflects on his journey and his game-changing role at MetaMask, wher...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Ethereum vs. Solana: Crypto’s Next Chapter with Rennick Palley, Partn…

How is blockchain transforming financial access? In this episode of The Index , we sit down with Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratos, a leading investment firm. We examine the current state of blockchain technology, e...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Beyond Bitcoin: Building Wealth and the Future of Stablecoins with Ja…

What does it take to make financial tools truly accessible worldwide? Jackie Bona, CEO of Valora, joins The Index to share her inspiring journey from aspiring UN diplomat to a leader in the crypto space. In this episode, Jack...

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Nov. 1, 2024

Scaling Web3: Inside the (SOON) Solana Optimistic Network with Joann…

What is the future of Solana Virtual Machines? In this episode of The Index , SOON Co-founder & CEO Joanna Zeng and Head of Developer Relations Nazreen M. share their journey from traditional finance to blockchain innovation....

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Oct. 25, 2024

Solana Breakpoint: Open Source Innovation with Eclipse Labs, Soon, Ma…

What does it take to build the future of decentralized technologies? In this special episode of Everything SVM on The Index, recorded live at Solana Breakpoint 2024, Alex Kehaya and Omar Zaki dive into the world of building o...

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Oct. 15, 2024

Future of Real Estate Investment on Solana with Darren Carvalho, Co-f…

What’s the future of real estate investment? This week on The Index , host Alex Kehaya joins Darren Carvalho, co-CEO of MetaWealth, to explore how blockchain—specifically Solana—is reshaping the industry. With his background ...

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Oct. 4, 2024

XEN Token & Beyond: Founder Jack Levin’s Blueprint for the Future of …

What does it take to build a million-strong community with just a four-person team? In this special episode of The Index , featuring the recent live stream interview on Everything SVM, host Alex Kehaya joins Jack Levin, CEO o...

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