Why LATAM Is Rising for AI & Crypto Startups | Hackathon vs Buildathon by Crecimiento

Crypto's next narrative? Why Builders Watch Aleo and Privacy

In this episode, we sit down with Alex, DevRel Lead at Aleo, to talk about what Aleo is, why privacy is becoming a bigger conversation in crypto again, and what that means for builders.We explore real world use cases for privacy, the product direction behind tools like Shield Wallet, and the kinds of applications that could emerge on Aleo. We also discuss the Aleo Buildathon on AKINDO, what Aleo hopes to see from builders, and how buildathons can create real momentum for products, teams, and ecosystems.Later in the episode, we get into how AI is changing the way people build, where AI and crypto may overlap, and why privacy could become one of the next major narratives in crypto.00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk] Intro00:24 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=24s] Meet Alex, DevRel Lead at Aleo07:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=435s] What Aleo Is and Why Privacy Matters15:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=913s] Shield Wallet and the User Experience on Aleo20:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=1235s] Confidential Intents and Private Crypto Payments22:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=1321s] The Aleo x AKINDO Buildathon: What Builders Are Creating27:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=1621s] AI, Onchain Apps, and New Use Cases on Aleo33:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=1991s] How Builders Are Using AI Today43:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=2613s] Privacy as a Crypto Narrative49:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=2957s] Final Thoughts for Builders52:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVceHVyRxbk&t=3130s] Outro

Why LATAM Is Rising for AI & Crypto Startups | Hackathon vs Buildathon by Crecimiento

Why are so many AI and Crypto startups suddenly looking at LATAM?Why Crypto & AI startups are rising in LATAM ecosystemIn this episode of the Builder Activation Podcast, we explore why Latin America is becoming a rising hub for AI and Crypto startups.Lain from Crecimiento shares insights on the LATAM startup ecosystem, community driven growth, funding realities, and why builders in the region are gaining global attention.We also discuss hackathons vs buildathons, and how programs like AKINDO Buildathon help builders go beyond prototypes and turn ideas into real startups.If you are building in AI, Crypto, or global startup ecosystems, this conversation offers valuable insights on how to enter and grow in LATAM.⏱ Timeline00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8] AI + Crypto in LATAM What’s Really Happening00:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=26s] Why Everyone Is Suddenly Talking About LATAM01:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=60s] Who Is Lain and What Is Crecimiento03:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=210s] How Argentina Became a Crypto Hotspot07:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=420s] The Real Power of Community in LATAM11:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=690s] Do Young People in LATAM Actually Want to Build Startups16:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=960s] The Hard Truth About Building in LATAM20:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=1230s] Is There Real Funding in the Region25:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=1500s] How Global AI and Crypto Projects Can Enter LATAM30:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=1800s] Why LATAM Moves Differently From Asia and the US34:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=2070s] Hackathon vs Buildathon Why AKINDO Does It Differently38:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=2280s] What Makes a Builder Win Long Term42:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=2520s] Advice for AI and Crypto Founders46:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=2760s] The Future of AI + Crypto in Latin America49:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibIvI3xwpo8&t=2940s] Why LATAM Might Be the Next Big WaveFollow AKINDOhttps://akindo.io [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUZCaUR3b2YwZ2w2LWMxZzI4VlJUTG5Uc2Rud3xBQ3Jtc0trVTZfR0N5bnYxaEZMOWV0aUdHSzZ3QnRGNWZVWEFIU0lOM3R4OENqR0puLXRvanlxV05qdW9FTGFzbjVjY3dyX2d4TGNmUFliaXN0ekRKQmw0aVBNQU5EbGtxS2NFTTU1ekI5VUIxWHM2YmEyTVhaTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fakindo.io%2F&v=ibIvI3xwpo8]https://x.com/akindo_io [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVQ5djh1dnRmMmUyeGhTZjExZTFYWGlBZVBqd3xBQ3Jtc0ttVnNIRXF0eXNBT29VVDNLc0ctNGtFYnI4eWZjT1ZuZTBFOVRFVkhncjVobm5HTmZWbUFjVlBVbHQ0eG96UUtQQzhmVFFUbFJmOUJ1eFQtakV4MU5jZnhaNE5vYmVjTjhCYVV6ZFdPS25wMVV2Mnd3dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fakindo_io&v=ibIvI3xwpo8]Subscribe for more insights from founders, builders, and ecosystem leaders in AI, Crypto, and global startup ecosystems.#ai [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ai] #startup [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startup] #latam [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/latam] #Crypto [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crypto] #crypto [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crypto] #ecosystem [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ecosystem] #crecimiento [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/crecimiento] #akindo [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/akindo] #buildathon [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buildathon] #hackathon [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hackathon]

How they won 50K Linera Buildathon, how to win hackathons

In this episode, we interview microChess and microMeme, the top teams from the Linera × AKINDO Buildathon.They were selected as top teams from a $50K total grant pool provided for the Buildathon.(Note: $50K refers to the total grant pool, not a single team prize.)In this conversation, they share:What they built during the Linera BuildathonWhy their teams were selected as top teamsHow Buildathons differ from traditional hackathonsWhat ecosystems and judges actually look forPractical insights on how to win hackathons and buildathonsThis episode focuses on real building, long-term execution, and what truly matters beyond pitching.Linera × AKINDO Buildathon – Top Teams Interview00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I] Intro — Linera × AKINDO Buildathon00:18 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=18s] Welcome & episode overview  Heelim (AKINDO)01:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=65s] Team intro — microChess  Niraz (microChess)03:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=190s] Team intro — microMeme  Zhao KK (microMeme)05:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=320s] Why did you choose Linera?  microChess & microMeme08:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=520s] What did you build during the Buildathon?  Product overview & key features13:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=810s] Biggest challenges while building  Real struggles & lessons learned18:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=1090s] Why do you think your team became a top team?  Judging perspective & differentiation23:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=1420s] How AKINDO Buildathon was different from hackathons  Long-term building experience28:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=1710s] Advice for builders joining future Buildathons  Tips to win & keep building32:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw_id-QMq8I&t=1930s] Final thoughts & shoutout  Heelim (AKINDO)🎙 Hosted by Heelim (AKINDO)🏆 Guests:Niraz — microChesswebsite: https://microchess.io [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RyT1dxMU1Oa0hUWklodlJTZTQzM210NGJYZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNlJUUC1tRkxtZnJ4YmJSSkJVdXZTRlM4MHZpZ3dXY0hraXVWQXZQRFViQkdVOGZUTTVWaDBpME9paWQ1SzBBaDdJWElFUTU4YzJQOEJ6aThOTk83dEJ0QmJ4NVJ5clFBY0pvaGtZVGxmTzdhakNyVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmicrochess.io%2F&v=vw_id-QMq8I]github: https://github.com/Nirajsah/microchess [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxFVVlsRG9vSzYzeURvSnk5ZjdsX3pwZTdIZ3xBQ3Jtc0trZmgyV2daVXdOd0JXYVM2WUpqRmJsMlpKV0RfX0pCWExlUVJ4QnpIVnpPNzE3UWNWM0VOaTJJNUdLRlFGRFlqeUlzMF9fYlE4Nzl2Qjh6bnVCVDMxWGlXUUJWdWZxUlFWTmV4a2xMOXBFUzR5ZE5pRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FNirajsah%2Fmicrochess&v=vw_id-QMq8I]Zhao KK — microMemerespeer.aiThis is not a pitch session.It’s an honest conversation about real building, consistency, and why long-term execution wins.#Linera [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/linera]#AKINDO [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/akindo]#Buildathon [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/buildathon]#Hackathon [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hackathon]#Web3Builders [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/web3builders]#HowToWinHackathons [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/howtowinhackathons]#BlockchainBuilders [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blockchainbuilders]#Web3Development [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/web3development]#StartupLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/startuplife]

The Open Money Stack: How Polygon Is Building the Future of On-Chain Payments - Bruno Skvorc

YouTube: https://youtu.be/5ZMLlnNmUD8 [https://youtu.be/5ZMLlnNmUD8] 00:00 Intro – Builder Activation Podcast with Polygon02:30 Bruno’s role as DevRel Engineer at Polygon05:40 How Polygon approaches developer relations09:50 Builders in Web3: what’s actually changing14:25 Polygon × AKINDO builder activation explained18:10 Hackathons vs long-term builder activation22:30 Supporting builders beyond one-off events26:50 Polygon ecosystem update: acquisitions & team expansion30:10 How acquisitions shape Polygon’s ecosystem strategy31:45 DevRel Engineer vs Software Engineer – what’s the difference?33:30 What it actually means to work in DevRel at Polygon35:40 Why payments matter for real mass adoption37:20 Building products everyone can use38:10 “My aunt is 65” – designing for real users, not just crypto natives41:30 Final thoughts & ecosystem outlook43:50 Wrap-up———SummaryIn this episode of the Builder Activation Podcast, host Heelim speaks with Bruno, a DevRel engineer at Polygon, about the evolving role of developer relations in the blockchain space. Bruno discusses how the introduction of AI has transformed the DevRel landscape, shifting the focus from traditional support to fostering innovation and collaboration among developers. He emphasizes the importance of creating a robust infrastructure for payments on-chain, which Polygon is now prioritizing through its Open Money Stack initiative. This pivot aims to make blockchain technology more accessible and useful, particularly in emerging markets where traditional financial systems often fall short.————————————What is Polygon?Polygon is purpose-built to scale money, trusted by leading enterprises and millions of users.Polygon: https://polygon.technology/ [https://polygon.technology/]Polygon X: https://x.com/0xPolygon/ [https://x.com/0xPolygon/]How to upgrade the global payments system in one stack.https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2013305742007156880 [https://x.com/0xPolygon/status/2013305742007156880]————————————What is AKINDO?AKINDO is the world’s first and largest Buildathon platform. Unlike hackathons, we take a long-term approach designed to help partner ecosystems create real, scalable killer applications.With a global 50k+ builder community and 25+ top VC partners, we accelerate the growth of your ecosystem. To date, we have supported 50+ ecosystems, including 0G, Polygon, Filecoin, Linera, Animoca and more.AKINDO: https://akindo.io [https://akindo.io]X: https://x.com/akindo_io [https://x.com/akindo_io]————————————🎙 GuestBruno Skvorchttps://x.com/bitfalls [https://x.com/bitfalls]https://www.linkedin.com/in/swader/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/swader/]🎙 HostHeelim — Partner Success at AKINDO https://x.com/hopenforest [https://x.com/hopenforest] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojmileeh/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojmileeh/]———🚀 Submit your product or join a Buildathonhttps://app.akindo.io/wave-hacks/ENDGJ468Ktzmv9wNk [https://app.akindo.io/wave-hacks/ENDGJ468Ktzmv9wNk]🌐 Join the AKINDO Builder Communityhttps://x.com/akindo_io [https://x.com/akindo_io]https://t.me/akindo_io [https://t.me/akindo_io]———🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow upcoming interviews with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders from around the world.

Beyond AI Hype: How 0G Powers On-Chain AI, and How Activates Global Builders - Gathin & Udhaykumar

YouTube: https://youtu.be/TfC0BGJPo4o [https://youtu.be/TfC0BGJPo4o] 0G Buildathon : https://app.akindo.io/wave-hacks/xKOgjd91kCmrN3ORz [https://app.akindo.io/wave-hacks/xKOgjd91kCmrN3ORz] Entry 363 Submission 159 Main-net launch 50 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to 0G Labs & Decentralized AI 01:42 Meet the Team — Gathin & Udhaykumar at 0G 04:01 Why 0G? Choosing the Right Project 04:32 The Unique Infrastructure 0G Is Building 09:43 The Role of Developer Relations at 0G 11:08 Supporting Global Builders — Strategies & Challenges 16:45 Tools & SDKs That Help Developers Build Faster 17:09 The Buildathon Experience with AKINDO 🤝 20:01 Showcasing Strong Projects Built on 0G 22:18 How 0G Continues Supporting Buildathon Teams 27:50 Long-Term Vision for Decentralized AI 33:06 Personal Goals & Motivation as Builders 35:29 Future Collaboration Between 0G × AKINDO 36:43 Closing Thoughts & Wrap-Up Summary In this episode of the Builder Activation Podcast, Heelim Jo discusses decentralized AI infrastructure with Gathin and Uday Udhaykumar from 0G Labs. They explore the unique offerings of 0G, the challenges faced in developer relations, and the tools available for builders. The conversation also covers the collaboration with AKINDO for a Buildathon, standout projects, and the long-term vision for decentralized AI. Both guests share their personal journeys and motivations in the tech space, emphasizing the importance of community feedback and continuous improvement in developer support. ———————————— What is 0G? 0G is a modular Layer 1 blockchain and decentralized AI operating system (dAIOS) designed as critical infrastructure to support high-performance, data-intensive AI and Web3 applications. Its architecture provides a foundational leap toward truly decentralized AI by separating concerns into distinct, scalable layers for storage, data availability, and compute 0G: https://0g.ai/ [https://0g.ai/] 0G X: https://x.com/0G_labs [https://x.com/0G_labs] ———————————— What is AKINDO? AKINDO is the world’s first and largest Buildathon platform. Unlike hackathons, we take a long-term approach designed to help partner ecosystems create real, scalable killer applications. With a global 50k+ builder community and 25+ top VC partners, we accelerate the growth of your ecosystem. To date, we have supported 50+ ecosystems, including 0G, Polygon, Filecoin, Linera, Animoca and more. AKINDO: https://akindo.io [https://akindo.io] X: https://x.com/akindo_io [https://x.com/akindo_io] ———————————— 🎙 Guest Gathin — DevRel at 0G https://x.com/gathint [https://x.com/gathint] Udhaykumar — DevRel at 0G https://x.com/udhaykumarbala [ https://x.com/udhaykumarbala] 🎙 Host Heelim — Partner Success at AKINDO https://x.com/hopenforest [https://x.com/hopenforest] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojmileeh/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ojmileeh/] ——— 🚀 Submit your product or join a Buildathon https://akindo.io/ [https://akindo.io/] 🌐 Join the AKINDO Builder Community https://x.com/akindo_io [ https://x.com/akindo_io] https://t.me/akindo_io [https://t.me/akindo_io] ——— 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to follow upcoming interviews with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders from around the world.