Skip to main content
DWF Chats

DWF Chats

By Stefano Virgilli

DWF Labs is a global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm
Currently playing episode

DWF Chats S2|E3: Sergei Sergenko, CEO & Founder | Chrono Tech

DWF ChatsApr 06, 2023

00:00
10:52
DWF Chats S2|E9: Piyush Gupta, Founder & CEO | Polytrade Finance

DWF Chats S2|E9: Piyush Gupta, Founder & CEO | Polytrade Finance

Piyush Gupta is the Founder and CEO of Polytrade Finance. Polytrade is transforming the world of TradeFi by bringing it on-chain. With a mission to generate sustainable yields from real-world assets while providing liquidity to SMEs, Polytrade is revolutionizing the financing landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises. Piyush brings with him a financial career of almost 2 decades, having worked with renowned names like Societe Generale, Kitara Capital, and Amicorp. Recognizing the challenges faced by SMEs due to longer cash flow cycles, Piyush started Polytrade in 2021, funding and tokenizing over $2.4 million worth of invoices for SMEs. Today, we'll talk about the recent launch of Polytrade's RWA Marketplace, their role as authors of the ERC-6960 standard, and the potential game-changing impact of DeFi on real-world asset investments. 1:57 - The background and the context for the ERC-6960 standard authoring 3:58 - The automations embedded within the ERC-6960 standard 5:02 - Use cases for ERC-6960 standard in Trade Finance and RWA 7:36 - The size of the Trade Finance industry and how Polytrade was born 9:11 - The full cycle of the solution and the business model of Polytrade 10:42 - The community of Polytrade and its growth 15:51 - How Polytrade solved the tokenization problem 16:47 - The future of tokenization and RWA 19:32 - The team behind Polytrade 21:27 - Conclusions and call to action DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm. Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com Read the disclaimer: dwf.is/disclaimer

Jul 16, 202322:50
DWF Chats S2|E8: Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO & Co-Founder | blockbank

DWF Chats S2|E8: Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO & Co-Founder | blockbank

Anastasija Plotnikova is the CEO and Co-founder of blockbank, a leading company in the crypto and fintech industry. Anastasija's impressive background includes work at Eurojust in Holland, advising the Lithuanian Government on blockchain legislation, leading AI and blockchain implementation in a Canadian public company, and being a core team member of AAVE. blockbank is revolutionizing the world of crypto banking with their all-in-one app. It offers simplicity and convenience, allowing users to take control of their assets, trade globally, and spend funds in seconds. With both Centralized Finance (CeFi) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) features, blockbank provides a comprehensive banking experience. 1:04 - Ana's blockchain background and experiences 2:22 - The challenges of participating in the blockchain industry 3:18 - Where do TradFi and DeFi meet? 4:08 - The tech behind blockbank 5:35 - Market readiness and Web3 adoption 7:48 - Industry trends and upcoming innovation 9:30 - The growth and current state of blockbank 10:29 - The community engagement behind blockbank 11:30 - How to get started with blockbank DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm. Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com Read the disclaimer: dwf.is/disclaimer

Jun 09, 202312:56
DWF Chats S2|E7: Jason Kim, Chief Global Business & Marketing Officer | SOMESING

DWF Chats S2|E7: Jason Kim, Chief Global Business & Marketing Officer | SOMESING

Welcome to another episode of DWF Chats, your go-to podcast for everything related to web3 and crypto. Today, we have a special guest, Jason Kim, who is the Chief Global Business & Marketing Officer at SOMESING, a user-centered entertainment DApp that has been seeking to be a leading Web3 service. Please welcome Jason, who will be sharing with us their insights into the world of web3 and the exciting developments happening at SOMESING.


For those of you who may not be familiar with SOMESING, it is an innovative platform that allows users to sing, share, and enjoy music together. With its unique features and user-friendly interface, SOMESING is quickly becoming a popular destination for music enthusiasts who want to participate in a decentralized music community.


During our conversation today, we will be exploring the major milestones that SOMESING has achieved so far, as well as discussing some of the key talking points that make it a standout player in the web3 space. So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the fascinating world of SOMESING and the future of entertainment on the blockchain.


1:20 - Introduction of Jason and SOMESING

2:44 - Problem and solution for organic adoption

3:54 - SOMESING tokenomics explained

5:12 - The SOMESING community

6:24 - The mobile karaoke market and trends

8:06 - Call to action


DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm.

Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com


Read the disclaimer: dwf.is/disclaimer

May 30, 202309:24
DWF Chats S2|E6: Bob Guzman, Co Founder & CEO | Homology Digital

DWF Chats S2|E6: Bob Guzman, Co Founder & CEO | Homology Digital

In the upcoming episode of DWF Chats (S2|E6), we have the pleasure of welcoming Bob Guzman as our guest. Bob is the co-founder and CEO of Homology Digital, a platform that provides cutting-edge tools for institutional digital asset managers to streamline their portfolio management. Bob's extensive expertise in the digital asset management industry has earned him a great reputation within the community. His vision and entrepreneurial spirit have been instrumental in building Homology Digital into a powerful platform that makes it easier for institutional asset managers to manage their portfolios. We are excited to hear more about Bob's journey and insights on digital asset management in this episode of DWF Chats. 1:02 - Introduction to the Problem and the Solution that Homology brings to the market 3:16 - The challenges of transforming knowledge into a tool 4:42 - The Homology Digital team 6:17 - Risk in the trad-fi vs the digital space 8:45 - Where does the name Homology Digital come from? 10:42 - The role of technology in finance and trading 12:05 - The challenge of communicating Homology to institutions 14:46 - Status of the industry and roadmap 16:16 - Target market for Homology Digital 18:50 - Competitive landscape 21:24 - Transitioning from traditional finance to the digital space DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm. Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com Read the disclaimer: dwf.is/disclaimer

May 03, 202326:38
DWF Chats S2|E5: Xin (Sheen) Hu, CEO and Initiator | MXC DAO
Apr 17, 202312:22
DWF Chats S2|E4: Denis, CEO & Founder | WifiMap

DWF Chats S2|E4: Denis, CEO & Founder | WifiMap

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2 of DWF Chats, your web3 podcast for insightful discussions on decentralised technology. Today, we're excited to interview Denis, Founder and CEO of WiFiMap, a project with a mission to provide free internet access worldwide. Believing that internet access is a fundamental human right, WiFiMap is building a community-driven decentralised wireless network. With 3.7 billion people still unconnected, this platform aims to change lives by enabling free, stable, secure, and fast connections for everyone. 0:41 - Introduction of Denis and the idea behind the project 1:24 - The legacy of the project and the numbers achieved so far 3:06 - The WiFi token and its utility 5:01 - Latest tech updates 6:14 - The team behind WiFi Map 7:03 - Why blockchain is needed in Wifi Map use case 7:54 - How to join the community 9:25 - The vision of Denis for WiFi Map DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm. Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Apr 17, 202310:16
DWF Chats S2|E3: Sergei Sergenko, CEO & Founder | Chrono Tech
Apr 06, 202310:52
DWF Chats S2|E2: Tae Oh | Gluwa - CreditCoin
Apr 04, 202313:43
DWF Chats S2|E1: Gavin Thomas and Cais Manai, obscuro

DWF Chats S2|E1: Gavin Thomas and Cais Manai, obscuro

Welcome to episode 1 of season 2 of the DWF Chats podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Gavin Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO, as well as Cais Manai, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, from the project Obscuro. Obscuro is a platform that provides the entire Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), making it easier for application developers to port their existing Ethereum applications to Obscuro. 

  • 0:55 - Introduction of Gavin Thomas 
  • 3:19 - Introduction of Cais Manai 
  • 6:26 - Main trends in the industry and the role of Obscuro 
  • 9:34 - Time to look past centralisation  
  • 13:45 - How to get started and connect with Obscuro

With Obscuro, developers can create private Ethereum applications with ease, without the need for specialist knowledge.  The Obscuro network is run by its users, making it unstoppable, uncensorable, and will never go down. It solves the scalability and privacy challenges facing Ethereum and is poised to unlock a whole new world of use-cases. Obscuro provides faster, cheaper transactions, and the ability to transact with full privacy. The platform is secured by a novel Proof of Block Inclusion (POBI) protocol, which ensures that assets can be withdrawn back into Ethereum much faster than competing layer 2s. 

Obscuro also solves the front-running issue known as Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), by ensuring that miners cannot see transactions, providing an unparalleled level of privacy and security.  Join us as we delve into the world of Obscuro with Gavin and Cais, and learn more about how they are changing the game for the decentralized world. Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/yQfmKeNzNd

Mar 16, 202317:04
DWF Chats Ep18: Michael Norton, Solve.Care

DWF Chats Ep18: Michael Norton, Solve.Care

In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Norton, the Global Community Manager at Solve.Care, a healthcare technology company that utilises blockchain to transform the healthcare industry.  

1:26 - What's Solve.Care in a nutshell 

3:45 - What has Solve.Care achieved 

5:27 - The success recipe of Solve.Care 

7:17 - The impact of the pandemic on Solve.Care's growth 

9:35 -  The Solve.Care community and the call to action 

11:29 - Closing remarks  Michael is an expert in the field of healthcare and technology, and he shared with us his insights on the current state of healthcare, the challenges it faces, and how blockchain can help revolutionize the industry.  

We discussed how Solve.Care is using blockchain to create a more efficient and effective healthcare system, and how their platform can reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. Michael also explained how their Care.Wallet application allows patients to manage their healthcare needs and appointments in a user-friendly and secure way.  Throughout the conversation, Michael emphasized the importance of collaboration between all stakeholders in the healthcare system, and how blockchain can facilitate this cooperation in a way that was previously impossible.  

DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm.  Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com


Feb 18, 202312:42
DWF Chats Ep17: Ming Wu, Conflux

DWF Chats Ep17: Ming Wu, Conflux

In episode 17 of DWF Chats we hosted Ming Wu, the CTO at Conflux.   Conflux is a groundbreaking blockchain platform that is transforming the way creators, communities, and markets interact. Conflux is designed to bridge borders and protocols, enabling seamless connections across different networks. With its high throughput, secure and interoperable technology, Conflux is poised to lead the next generation of decentralized innovation.  

0:58 - The solution that Conflux brings to the blockchain industry 

2:50 - How Conflux breaks the blockchain nodes limitations 

5:00 - Conflux introduces third-party sponsored gas fees 

6:52 - The Conflux community around the world 

9:09 - The ecosystem integration between Enterprise and NFT 

10:47 - What Ming expects from 2023 in crypto 

12:44 - Conflux collaboration with China Telecom   


DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm.  Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Feb 08, 202314:04
DWF Chats Ep16: Justin Hyun, TON Foundation

DWF Chats Ep16: Justin Hyun, TON Foundation

In episode 16 of DWF Chats we hosted Justin Hyun, the Head of Incubation at TON Foundation.   

TON is a fully decentralized layer-1 blockchain designed by Telegram to onboard billions of users. It boasts ultra-fast transactions, tiny fees, easy-to-use apps, and is environmentally friendly.  

DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm.  Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Feb 01, 202316:21
DWF Chats Ep15: Karthik Subramanian, kanalabs

DWF Chats Ep15: Karthik Subramanian, kanalabs

In episode 15 of DWF Chats we hosted Karthik Subramanian, the Co-Founder at Kana Labs.    Kana Labs is a cutting-edge technology company that provides a one-stop shop for all your digital asset needs. 

Kana Labs' platform enables users to easily move assets between different chains, as well as lend, borrow, and earn tokens at the best rates in the market.  With its unique non-custodial crypto wallet, users can access their assets from anywhere on any chain, making it easy to manage and maximize earnings. Additionally, Kana Labs provides real-time pricing information, allowing users to find the best yield to lend and the cheapest rates to borrow across the entire DeFi universe. 

 0:38 - Why kanalabs? 

1:48 - The complexity of an ecosystem with multiple blockchains 

3:11 - Traditional blockchain bridges compared to kanalabs 

4:50 - The tech innovation brought by kanalabs 

6:20 - Cross-chain transactions with kanalabs 

7:58 - The kanalabs community  

DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm.  Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Jan 18, 202309:33
DWF Chats Ep14: Ty (Tytan) Blackard, NFTY.finance

DWF Chats Ep14: Ty (Tytan) Blackard, NFTY.finance

Episode 14 of DWF Chats features Ty (Tytan) Blackard, the Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at NFTY.finance. NFTY was founded at the time when NFT became mainstream. The project aims to provide borrowing and lending opportunities for NFT owners.  

1:02 - An introduction to NFTY 

3:57 - Overview of SocialPass 

4:39 - How can you use your NFT on nfty.finance 

7:27 - How DeFi is changing the concept of credit score 

8:20 - The NFTY team 

9:33 - Expectations and forecasting for 2023 

11:07 - Closing remarks and conclusions  

DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm.  

Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Jan 06, 202312:32
DWF Chats Ep13: Heng Lee, DWF Labs

DWF Chats Ep13: Heng Lee, DWF Labs

In episode 13 of DWF Chats we interviewed Heng Lee, Partner in DWF Labs. Heng shared with the audience the main trends for 2023 as well as a recap of the over $50M invested in 2022.  

0:40 - A recap of 2022 in crypto 

1:28 - Industry segments and verticals that attracted the most investment 

2:28 - Spotlight on TON 

4:06 - DWF Labs' participation in the Binance Labs Industry Recovery Initiative (IRI) 

5:59 - Contacts and conclusions  

DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm.  Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Dec 27, 202207:10
DWF Chats Ep12: Micky Watkins and Zachary Vann, World mobile Token (WMT)
Dec 22, 202214:42
DWF Chats Ep11: Glen Aw, Arcane Group

DWF Chats Ep11: Glen Aw, Arcane Group

In this episode of DWF Labs, we will be chatting with Glen Aw, Associate at the Arcane Group. The Arcane Group is a global multi-stage venture capital firm with a focus on blockchain businesses across the whole spectrum. The Arcane Group invests in entrepreneurs and ideas that build on and unlock the potential of Web3.  

  • 1:12 - The status of the web3 gaming industry in Vietnam 
  • 2:35 - What is the Arcane Group currently investing in? 
  • 3:24 - Investment spotlight on Suberra 
  • 4:27 - Upcoming trends in Web3  
  • 5:44 - How the fall of FTX could pave the road for a new crypto spring led by DEXs 
  • 8:00 - How DWF Labs and the Arcane Group share web3 investment deal flow 
  • 8:46 - Origins and future developments for the Arcane Group  

For more information about Arcane Group, visit https://www.arcanegroup.io/   

DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the global digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm. Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Dec 08, 202210:00
DWF Chats Ep10: Gabby Dizon, YGG

DWF Chats Ep10: Gabby Dizon, YGG

In this episode of DWF Labs, we will be chatting with Gabby Dizon, co-founder of YGG,  a play-to-earn gaming guild that brings players together to earn via blockchain-based economies.  

0:39 - The state of GameFi in the Philippines and more broadly around the world 

1:58 - The status of the GameFi community in the aftermath of FTX' downfall 

2:50 - Vision for the future of GameFi, Metaverse and Web3 ecosystem 

4:05 - The Guild Advancement Program 

5:58 - The YGG community and channels 

7:20 - Conclusions  

For more information about YGG, visit https://yieldguild.io/ DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the leading digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm. Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Nov 28, 202208:06
DWF Chats Ep9: Wladimir Weinbender, DIVA Protocol
Nov 17, 202209:06
DWF Chats Ep8: Lang Mei, AirDao
Nov 08, 202213:23
DWF Chats Ep7: Edward Ryall, Neptune Mutual

DWF Chats Ep7: Edward Ryall, Neptune Mutual

In this episode of DWL Labs, we will be chatting with Edward Ryall, co founder of Neptune Mutual. Neptune Mutual is a decentralized blockchain protocol that helps safeguard the Ethereum community from threats to contemporary financial products  

0:32 - Guest Introduction and team 2:51 - What’s the project about and the idea behind it 

3:59 - Solutions offered by Neptune Mutual 

6:03 - Challenges being faced 

7:10 - Different approach being taken by Neptune Mutual 

9:06 - Utility of the token 

11:26 - How to engage with the project  

For more information about Neptune Mutual visit https://neptunemutual.com/ 

DWF Chats is a Web3 podcast brought to you by DWF Labs, the leading digital asset market maker and multi-stage web3 investment firm. Visit http://www.dwf-labs.com

Oct 28, 202213:46
DWF Chats Ep6: Yang He, Aspen Digital
Oct 24, 202213:08
DWF Chats Ep5: Kyle Chasse, Master Ventures
Oct 08, 202220:27
DWF Chats Ep4: Stan Low, Marcus Eng, QCP Capital
Sep 27, 202216:19
DWF Chats Ep3: Derek Lim, Spartan Labs
Sep 18, 202218:07
DWF Chats Ep2: Massimo Moretti, Signvm
Sep 08, 202211:24
DWF Chats Ep1: Egor Gavrilov, XDAO
Aug 28, 202209:57