The Index Podcast

Episodes

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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Feb. 5, 2025

Everything Bagel: AI Superintelligence and Open Source Innovation wit…

What if artificial superintelligence (ASI) could be the ultimate equalizer, leveling the playing field for all? We're diving headfirst into this provocative territory by examining the transformative potential of open-source A...

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Jan. 31, 2025

Beyond the Cloud: Future of Decentralized Storage with Codex's Dmitri…

Can decentralization truly revolutionize how we store data? In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya talks with Dmitriy Ryajov, Founder and Architect of the Codex Durability Engine at codex.storage, a leader in decentralized...

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Jan. 24, 2025

Bitcoin, Liquid Staking and Solana Synergy with Lombard's Co-founder,…

What does the future of finance look like built on Bitcoin? In this episode of The Index, Alex Kehaya talks with Jacob Phillips, co-founder of Lombard, a leading player in the liquid staking space. Jacob shares his unique jou...

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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 …

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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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Jan. 13, 2025

Open Source and the Free Software Movement with Brian Fox, ABK Labs

What is the Future of Open Source? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehya sits down with his business partner, Brian Fox, Co-founder of ABK Labs and the original author of the GNU Bash Shell. Brian, a pioneering …

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Jan. 8, 2025

Everything Bagel: Monetizable Open Source AI with Founder Bidhan Roy

What if open-source AI Could Be Both Powerful and Profitable? In the first episode of Everything Bagel , Alex Kehaya sits down with Bidhan Roy, Founder & CEO of Bagel, a groundbreaking AI & Cryptography Research Lab that's ma...

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Dec. 27, 2024

Future of Crypto Trading: AI, Cross Chain Transactions, and Mantis wi…

What if you could move assets seamlessly across multiple chains while prioritizing security and decentralization? This week on The Index, we join Omar Zaki, CEO of Mantis, for a deep dive into how trust-minimized transactions...

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Dec. 25, 2024

Future of Wearable Tech in Defense & Health Monitoring with Jeffrey S…

What if your watch could predict your next illness before you even felt sick? This week on The Index , we welcome Jeffrey Schneider, former Program Manager at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), to discuss the future of wearab...

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Dec. 20, 2024

Open Source Innovation and AI Superintelligence with Dr. Steven Water…

What is the future of open-source development and AI Superintelligence? This week on The Index , we sit down with Dr. Steven Waterhouse, Founder & CEO of Nazare Ventures, to explore the challenges and opportunities within dec...

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Dec. 13, 2024

Building in the Fast Lane: Bridging EVM and Solana with Neon Labs CTO…

What if you could access the power of Ethereum without the hassle of high fees, slow transactions, or rewriting your applications—all while leveraging Solana's blazing speed and efficiency? On this episode of The Index , we’r...

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Dec. 6, 2024

Game On: GPU Power for Cloud Gaming and AI with Kyle Okamoto, CTO at …

What if the future of computing power wasn’t centralized but distributed across a global network? This week on The Index , we dive into the cutting-edge world of decentralized infrastructure with Kyle Okamoto, CTO of Aethir. ...

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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. 18, 2024

Web3 Gaming, Sports, and NFTs with Helika's COO, Tyson Loney

What is the future of Web3 gaming? Join Alex Kehaya on The Index Podcast as he chats with Tyson Loney, COO of Helika, a leading Web3 gaming and NFT analytics platform. In this episode, we explore Helika's role in Web3 …

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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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Oct. 2, 2024

Solana Startup Series: How Zeta Markets is Transforming Crypto Tradin…

What does it take to build the next generation of DeFi on Solana? In this special episode of the Solana Startup Series, we sit down with Tristan Frizza, Founder of Zeta Markets, to explore the future of crypto trading. Trista...

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