Web2+1 with VC: Insider Tips in Blockchain and AI

Еp.24 | Humans and AI Agents: Whom Are We Interacting With? — Evin McMullen, Billions Network

How do we trust anything online when AI can fake everything? Evin McMullen, co-founder of Billions Network, is building the verification layer for both humans and AI agents. In this episode, we go deep on what the next generation of identity, trust, and onchain reputation looks like — and how it’ll shape the future of crypto, AI, and the internet itself. We go deep into:✅ Human vs AI identity✅ Zero-knowledge verification✅ Why governments are calling Billions for AI agent verification✅ What’s broken in today’s internet✅ And how trust becomes the foundation for the next era of AI 🎧 If you’re a founder, investor, or operator building in AI or Web3, this is a north-star conversation. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lu_WJJw5kes [https://youtu.be/Lu_WJJw5kes] PARTNERS: ➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code 'violetta': https://swissborg.com/r/violetta [https://swissborg.com/r/violetta] 🌐 VNTR Investors Community: https://vntr.vc/ [https://vntr.vc/] ► More about Billions Network https://billions.network/ [https://billions.network/] https://x.com/billions_ntwk [https://x.com/billions_ntwk] ► Follow Evin McMullen https://x.com/provenauthority [https://x.com/provenauthority] ► Follow Violetta Chekan: https://x.com/violettechekan [https://x.com/violettechekan] ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/violettachekan_/]https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ [https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/] __ * Trailer and intro * Internet without trust: bots, fraud, and identity theft * Why human and AI verification matters today & how Billions solves it * Zero-knowledge proofs explained: how to get started with Billions * How Billions differs from biometrics for identity verification * AI agent verification: government & enterprise use cases + deep trust framework * Who will control digital identity in the next few years? * AI risks, security, and real-world examples of AI misbehavior * The one metric defining Billions’ mission success * What’s next for Billions: building a global reputation layer * Founder insights: lessons learned and what worked in Billions * ✨ If i had to start over – Evin McMullen on investing and startup advice * Human vs AI: who wins the future of verification? Disclaimer:This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.

Ep.23 | He left Louis Vuitton to build the blockchain you’re already using – Sunny Lu, VeChain

Sunny Lu, Founder & CEO of VeChain, explains why early conviction, real use cases, and invisible UX are the keys to scaling blockchain to the next billion users. 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BjpweOMOhOA [https://youtu.be/BjpweOMOhOA] ► More about VeChain Foundation https://vechain.org/ [https://vechain.org/] https://x.com/vechainofficial [https://x.com/vechainofficial] ► Follow Sunny Lu https://x.com/sunshinelu24 [https://x.com/sunshinelu24] https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-lu-55456915/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-lu-55456915/] ► Follow Violetta Chekan https://x.com/violettechekan [https://x.com/violettechekan] ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/violettachekan_/]https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ [https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/] __ * Trailer and intro * How VeChain became the invisible blockchain powering enterprise blockchain adoption * From Louis Vuitton to VeChain: why Sunny Lu left luxury to build in crypto * The first blockchain use case with Givenchy and how VeChain proved real-world utility * How enterprise blockchain scaled globally and tokenized sustainability as VeChain’s long-term bet * What tokenization really means for businesses and how blockchain can help rewarding sustainable behavior * Inside VeChain’s latest partnerships with BYD, Tesla and how blockchain monetizes CO₂ savings * The most resistant industry to blockchain adoption and why banking will follow last * VeChain Renaissance explained – how VeChain is upgrading for true decentralization * Why decentralization matters and how it can replace inefficient corporate structures * ✨ If I Had to Start Over – Sunny Lu reveals what startup he’d build in 2025 * Final message: why the future of blockchain and crypto is brighter than ever

Ep.22 | The future of blockchain scalability and why every app needs its own chain with Hilmar Orth, Gelato

"Every App Gets Its Own Blockchain" — Hilmar Orth, Founder of Gelato Discover the future of blockchain scalability with Hilmar Orth, Founder of Gelato, and learn how Gelato is changing Web3 infrastructure, abstracting complexities for developers, and preparing for a future where every app has its own chain. ✅ The end of the era of one blockchain ✅ Solving scalability and onboarding millions of users ✅ Gelato's partnership with Kraken and Fox News 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hPyUHC0DYoA [https://youtu.be/hPyUHC0DYoA] __ PARTNERS: ➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code 'violetta': https://swissborg.com/r/violetta [https://swissborg.com/r/violetta] 🌐 VNTR Investors Community: https://vntr.vc/ [https://vntr.vc/] __ ► More about Gelato https://gelato.cloud/ [https://gelato.cloud/] https://x.com/gelatonetwork [https://x.com/gelatonetwork] ► Follow Hilmar Maximilian Orth https://x.com/hilmarxo [https://x.com/hilmarxo] ► Follow Violetta Chekan: https://x.com/violettechekan [https://x.com/violettechekan] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/] __ * Trailer and intro * Gelato founder story: How founders found their vision building DeFi infrastructure when Ethereum couldn’t scale * Lessons for founders on focus and avoiding distractions in crypto startups * Early investors and Ethereum OGs who backed Gelato from day one * Why blockchain scalability is still unsolved for mass adoption in 2025 * Inside Gelato’s partnership with Kraken to build rollups for millions of users * Multichain future: why every company will launch its own chain * Web2 companies entering Web3: what Gelato learned from onboarding enterprises * Fox News Use Case: how AI deepfakes drive demand for blockchain verification in media * Future blockchain use cases: DeFi lending and trading, and other trends * Ethereum modular future explained and why apps shouldn’t live on Ethereum L1 * What Bitcoin gets right: store of value vs programmable rollups * Where the next big blockchain infrastructure opportunities lie for investors Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.

Ep.21 | This blockchain use case cuts enterprise costs by 99% says Paul Brody from EY Blockchain

In this episode, Paul Brody, Global Blockchain Leader at EY and Chairman of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, shares how public blockchain cuts enterprise costs by 99%. He talks about blockchain use cases that work in daily business and how Ethereum is winning in enterprise adoption. ✅ Why blockchain benefits for business are impossible to ignore in 2025 ✅ Benefits of public blockchains vs private chains ✅ Enterprise blockchain use cases that actually work ✅ How Al will accelerate blockchain adoption and more about AI agents in business 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZwPG1ntuxj4 __ PARTNERS: ➡️ Get an exclusive bonus on SwissBorg with my code: https://swissborg.com/r/violetta [https://swissborg.com/r/violetta] 🌐 VNTR Investors Community: https://vntr.vc/ [https://vntr.vc/] __ ► More about EY Blockchain https://blockchain.ey.com/ [https://blockchain.ey.com/] ► Follow Paul Brody https://x.com/pbrody [https://x.com/pbrody] https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrody/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrody/] ► Follow Violetta Chekan https://x.com/violettechekan [https://x.com/violettechekan] ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/violettachekan_/]https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/ [https://www.instagram.com/violettechekan/] ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/] __ * Trailer and intro * Blockchain in the tech adoption curve: how enterprises should invest in 2025 * EY data on real enterprise blockchain adoption * Paul Brody on the future of blockchain for business * Why EY chose Ethereum for enterprise blockchain strategy * Private vs public blockchains: the enterprise privacy myth exposed * Enterprise blockchain use cases and how businesses save million of dollars * The most overhyped crypto use case * Why enterprises move on-chain — and what still holds them back * Measuring blockchain ROI: how to track blockchain success in business * How AI accelerates enterprise blockchain adoption and role of AI agents in 2025 * How businesses and EY are affected by bull and bear crypto cycles and why 2025 is the best year for enterprise blockchain * How companies will look in the future: smart contracts, AI agents, and single entrepreneur billion-dollar ideas * ✨ “If I Had to Start Over”: Paul Brody’s startup idea and why he’d pick ChatGPT as co-founder * If you’re not on blockchain in 2025, you’re already behind your competition Disclaimer:This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Always do your own research and before making any decisions consult a professional. I may earn commissions from affiliate links.

Ep.20 | "Centralized Exchanges Are Killing Crypto Investors!" - Daniel de Lophem from BorgPad

➡️ Join The Inner Circle of Borgers: https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/violetDNDD [https://join.swissborg.com/en/r/violetDNDD] (use to gain exclusive access to unique investment opportunities) 🎥 In this episode Daniel de Lophem, co-founder of BorgPad, shares insights on why centralized exchanges like Binance are killing crypto investors and how BorgPad is reshaping the rules for Web3 projects and crypto investors, offering unprecedented access to early-stage investing and potentially massive returns. ✅ The problems with current token launch models and centralized exchanges ✅ Discover how BorgPad helps crypto projects to fair token launch ✅ Learn how to invest like top VCs and unlock top crypto deals 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ao1A9_qORIw [https://youtu.be/ao1A9_qORIw] ► More about BorgPad https://borgpad.com/ [https://borgpad.com/] https://x.com/BorgPadHQ [https://x.com/BorgPadHQ] https://t.me/borgpad [https://t.me/borgpad] ► Follow Daniel de Lophem https://x.com/dlophem [https://x.com/dlophem] https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-de-lophem-b1a08b161/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-de-lophem-b1a08b161/] ► Follow Violetta Chekan https://x.com/violettechekan [https://x.com/violettechekan] https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/violettachekan/] __ * Trailer and intro * Swissborg's Spin-off and Why the Future is Onchain * Crypto Wealth Management: From Swissborg to BorgPad * The Problem with ICOs and Centralized Exchanges for Web3 Founders and Crypto Investors or Why You Lose Money with Crypto * How BorgPad Democratizes Early-Stage Investing in Web3 and New Approach to Token Launch * Beyond Meme Coins and Speculation: Attracting Long-Term Crypto Investors to Web3 Projects * Unique Value Proposition of BorgPad and The 'Better Than CEX' Movement * Blockchain Fundraising: How BorgPad Works for Crypto Projects and Investors * ✨ Rapid-Fire Q&A: Getting to Know Daniel de Lophem on a Personal Level. Fundraising, Values and Success * The Future of Crypto in 2025: BorgPad's Role in the Next Bull Market Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not provide financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional.