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Blockcast delivers unfiltered analysis of crypto's most compelling narratives. Each week, seasoned industry insider Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with founders, CEOs, and key players shaping the blockchain landscape to dissect emerging projects, market dynamics, and institutional moves.
From trending protocols to strategic industry shifts, get an insider's take on the forces driving decentralized innovation and the decisions that matter. No fluff, no hype—just deep dives into what's really happening in crypto.
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S1E86 Licensed to Shill: Designing Decentralization: Governance, Power, and the Validator Problem (ft. Tanisha Katara)
This episode digs into what actually happens after a protocol says it’s “decentralized.” Not the whitepaper version. The operational version.Tanisha Katara joins Taka, Lisa J.Y. Tan, and Nikhil Joshi…
S1E85 Licensed to Shill: How Energy and Geopolitics Are Unintentionally Building a Bitcoin-Driven World, featuring Bitcoin Arabia's Lara Eggimann and Jeff Gorman | Blockcast 85
The Middle East is poised to become a pivotal hub in the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. Countries within the region are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of integrating blockchain…
S1E84 Licensed to Shill: What's in Store for 2026 – Stablecoins, the Future of DeFi.. and a Return of NFTs? | Blockcast 84
Licensed to Shill opens 2026 with a forward-looking conversation on the forces shaping the next phase of digital assets.Takatoshi Shibayama (Head of APAC, Ledger), Nikhil Joshi (COO, Emurgo), and…
S1E83 Jito Foundation's Marc Liew on Why Institutions Are Turning to Solana | Blockcast 83
In this episode of Blockcast, Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Marc Liu, the head of APAC for Jito Foundation. They discuss Mark's career journey from working at Ripple to his current role at Jito…
S1E82 Decentralization and Privacy: Insights from TEN Protocol's Cais Manai | Blockcast 82
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama sits down with Cais Manai, co-founder of TEN Protocol, to delve into the intricacies of blockchain privacy and decentralization. Cais shares his…
S1E81 Licensed to Shill: Why Central Asia; Why Now? ft. Anthony Howe (GFTN) | Blockcast 81
The Licensed to Shill panel dives into the dynamic world of Central Asia, a region rapidly emerging as a pivotal hub for trade and innovation. Anthony Howe from the Global Finance Technology Network…
S1E80 Kaia's Path to Mass Adoption: Blockchain in Everyday Apps | Blockcast 80
Takatoshi Shibayama hosts Dr Sangmin "Sam" Seo and John Cho from the Kaia DLT Foundation. They discuss the merger of Kakao and Line to create the Kaia blockchain, the integration of stablecoins and…
S1E79 Licensed to Shill VII: Token Listings, Market Makers, and Regulation, Featuring Gracie Lin (CEO, OKX Singapore) | Blockcast 79
This episode of Blockcast's Licensed to Shill features Gracie Lin, OKX Singapore CEO, alongside usual panelists Nikhil Joshi, Lisa JY Tan and host Takatoshi Shibayama, who revisit the contentious…
S1E78 Jeff Feng Talks Sei Network's Vision for the Future of Trading | Blockcast 78
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama meets Jeff Feng, co-founder of Sei Labs, who was in town for Token 2049, to discuss the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and blockchain…
S1E77 Trends, Tokenization & Treasuries: Cardano's Frederik Gregaard Talks Enterprise Adoption | Blockcast 77
In town for Token2049, Fredrick Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, joined host Takatoshi Shibayama in the studio to discuss the evolution of the crypto space, highlighting the importance of…
S1E76 Bridging TradFi & Crypto: Reap's Daren Guo on Stablecoin Innovation | Blockcast 76
In this episode of Blockcast, Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Daren Guo, co-founder of Reap, a company pioneering stablecoin infrastructure for modern finance. Daren shares his journey from a…
S1E75 Licensed to Shill VI: Decentralization Dilemma - Why Security is Key to Crypto's Future | Blockcast 75
In this episode, the Licensed to Shill panel is joined by Blockhead's DeFi writer, Jon Liu, to discuss the infamous Blockchain Trilemma – the challenge of balancing decentralization, security, and…
S1E74 Yat Siu on the Future of Crypto: AI, Blockchain, and Creativity | Blockcast 74
In this episode, the chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands discusses the implications of AI on jobs, the importance of nurturing creativity in education, and the launch of Moca Network, a new…
Institutional Stake-hodlers: stETH vs stVaults vs Sales Cycle | Blockcast 73
Lido Ecosystem Foundation's head of institutional relations Kean Gilbert hops on Blockcast to confirm that institutions are here, after a long journey of discovery and education. Discover what…
Licensed to Shill V: GENIUS & CLARITY Act - Policy, Governance and Much Needed Clarity | Blockcast 72
The passing of the CLARITY Act last month was a landmark moment for the industry. At last, lawmakers committed to writing legislation to classify digital assets and clarify the boundaries of…
How Nook is Simplifying DeFi Lending & Making Crypto Accessible to the Masses | Blockcast 71
In this episode, we dive into the world of crypto payments with Joey Isaacson, CEO and co-founder of Nook. Joey shares his journey from working at tech giants like Facebook and Uber to entering the…
S1E70 Future-Proofing Crypto: Quranium's Quantum Revolution | Blockcast 70
Takatoshi Shibayama speaks to Kapil Dhiman, co-founder and CEO of Quranium, a quantum-proof blockchain. They discuss Kapil's journey from a CPA to an entrepreneur in the blockchain space, the…
S1E69 Licensed to Shill IV: Tokenized Securities - Ownership & Rights; Navigating Crypto Transparency | Blockcast 69
Takatoshi Shibayama, Lisa Jy Tan, and Nikhil Joshi look at a token transparency framework and the responsibilities of disclosure. They also chat about the implications of tokenized securities, the…
S1E68 Ripple's Journey: From Payments to Financial Solutions | Blockcast 68
In this episode of Blockcast, host Takatoshi Shibayama interviews Eric van Miltenburg, SVP of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, discussing the APEX 2025 conference, Ripple's evolution from a…
S1E67 The Intersection of AI & Blockchain Technology with Node Foundry's Abhinav Ramesh & Vinay Mohan | Blockcast 67
This week, host Takatoshi Shibayama explores the intersection of AI and blockchain technology with guests Abhinav Ramesh and Vinay Mohan, co-founders of Node Foundry. The conversation covers their…
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