Hashing It Out

In this episode of Hashing It Out by Cointelegraph, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw dives into the world of Web3 talent with Pedro Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol. Discover the current state of builders in Web3, the challenges of hiring in this evolving space, and how Talent Protocol is revolutionizing recruitment with onchain reputation systems. Learn about the integration of Proof of Humanity, builder scores, and the importance of decentralized social platforms in creating a transparent and efficient hiring ecosystem. Whether you’re a recruiter or a job seeker, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the future of Web3 hiring.
Time stamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(01:11) - Current state of talent in the Web3 space
(04:57) - Pedro’s background and how he transitioned into the Web3 space
(07:54) - The concept of onchain reputation, proof of humanity, and integration with Worldcoin and Coinbase
(10:55) - Major challenges in recruiting within Web3
(15:03) - Filtering and verification of real human profiles versus bots and fake resumes
(17:17) - Current recruitment trends and the role of decentralized social platforms in hiring
(20:24) - How companies and projects can attract builders, Optimism’s retro funding
(27:22) - The future of hiring in Web3

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The global fixed-income market is massive, yet it’s nearly absent in crypto. In this episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Treehouse CEO Brandon Goh to explore how DeFi can integrate fixed-income products, why benchmarks matter and what’s next for institutional adoption. They dive into risk management, yield generation and the future of decentralized finance.

(00:03) – The fixed-income gap in DeFi
(01:15) – Brandon Goh’s journey to Web3
(02:53) – Why fixed income matters in crypto
(05:43) – DeFi’s missing infrastructure
(07:39) – Treehouse: a new DeFi primitive
(09:58) – Risks in yield-generating products
(14:46) – Decentralized offered rates (DOR)
(18:29) – Treehouse’s growth to $340M TVL
(21:20) – Choosing the right blockchain for DeFi expansion
(25:38) – The future of DeFi and institutional adoption

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In this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack, to discuss the evolution of centralized exchanges, Backpack’s innovative approach to trading and the role of compliance in crypto. From proof of reserves to Backpack’s new perpetual futures system, they dive into how exchanges can build trust in a post-FTX world.

(00:00) – Intro and guest Introduction
(01:12) – Crypto in 2025
(06:02) – The birth of Backpack
(09:51) – Lessons from FTX
(15:04) – Proof of Reserves debate
(22:05) – What makes Backpack unique?
(27:32) – Traders’ reactions
(29:04) – New blockchain integrations
(31:22) – Solana’s future
(35:50) – DEXs vs. centralized exchanges

This episode of Hashing It Out is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted by Elisha Owusu Akyaw, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing it Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Roy Hui, co-founder and CEO of LightLink, a layer-2 blockchain. Hui discusses the current state of the blockchain industry, the challenges faced by layer-2 solutions, and LightLink’s unique approach to addressing these challenges. Hui emphasizes LightLink’s focus on enterprise adoption and its mission to accelerate the global adoption of Web3 technologies. He also shares insights into LightLink’s partnerships with various brands and its efforts to attract developers and users to its platform.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(01:42) - Differences, challenges, and saturation of layer-1 and layer-2 blockchains
(02:55) - Roy Hui’s journey into the Web3 space
(04:29) - The evolution of blockchain technology and the significance of Ethereum
(06:34) - The current state of the blockchain industry
(09:16) - The origin of LightLink, economic model, gasless transactions, and how it addresses industry challenges
(14:02) - The blockchain trilemma and layer-2 solutions
(16:20) - Challenges and strategies for building sustainable layer-2 platforms and effective DApps
(19:31) - How LightLink is attracting developers to build on their platform
(21:26) - Enterprise adoption of Web3 technologies
(24:57) - Developer challenges when building layer-2 networks for enterprises
(25:56) - LightLink’s partnerships
(26:33) - Strategy and challenges of conducting airdrops in 2024
(28:20) - Web3 adoption in the APAC region
(30:30) - LightLink’s plans for 2024

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In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw dives deep into the world of cross-chain protocols and multichain ecosystems with Keer Lau, ecosystem growth lead at Orbiter Finance. Lau discusses how Orbiter is redefining interoperability, tackling liquidity fragmentation and building a seamless, secure future for Web3. Tune in to get an in-depth understanding of security concerns in cross-chain protocols, the future of rollups and layer-2 solutions and airdrop expectations and methodology in current market conditions.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(03:45) - Overview of Orbiter Finance and its role as a cross-chain bridge
(05:08) - Orbiter Finance’s pivot to an omni-chain ecosystem
(06:41) - Security concerns in cross-chain platforms
(09:35) - Challenges of liquidity fragmentation and how Orbiter Finance addresses them
(12:43) - Future scalability with multiple rollups
(14:26) - Omni-chain infrastructure development
(17:42) - Improving user experience in multichain systems
(19:34) - Market landscape and building in bear markets
(21:17) - Airdrop expectations and challenges
(23:23) - Decentralization and future plans for Orbiter Finance

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