PlaysOut: The Intersection of Gaming, Web3, and Global Expansion
Release Date: 07/19/2024
How PDX Beam Is Turning Crypto Into Real Currency
CryptoCurrents
In this episode of Cryptocurrents, host Monika Proffitt sits down with Shane Rodgers, CEO and founder of PDX Beam, to explore how his company is transforming cryptocurrency from speculation into spendable money. Rodgers explains how PDX Beam allows consumers to pay with crypto while merchants receive instant cash, cutting costs and eliminating risk. From luxury diamonds to mortgages and tuition, discover how PDX Beam is reshaping real-world commerce and why its PDX Coin could be one of the next big tokens to watch.
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POKT Network’s Mission to Build the Unstoppable Internet
CryptoCurrents
POKT Network’s Jinx joins CryptoCurrents to talk about building the internet you can’t shut down — no matter what. From rescuing wallets blocked by sanctions to keeping AI and privacy tools running when governments pull the plug, he shares how POKT’s “free speech tech stack” makes apps truly unstoppable. If you’ve ever shaken your fist at a downed server, this episode is your redemption arc.
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Sapien Is Decentralizing the Future of AI Training and Data Ownership
CryptoCurrents
Discover how Sapien is revolutionizing AI training through decentralized human knowledge and data ownership. This episode explores how their proof-of-quality protocol empowers everyday people to monetize their expertise while fueling AI innovation across industries from healthcare to autonomous vehicles. Learn how Sapien is building the future of digital identity, gig economy 2.0, and trustworthy AI.
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CrossFi’s Haley Cromer on Bridging Traditional Finance and Web3 for a Decentralized Future
CryptoCurrents
In this episode of CryptoCurrents, host Monika Proffitt sits down with Haley Cromer, Ecosystem Chief at CrossFi, to explore how the company is revolutionizing decentralized finance. Discover how CrossFi is bridging the gap between traditional banking and Web3 with groundbreaking innovations like Visa partnerships and real-time crypto-to-fiat transactions. Tune in for insights on CrossFi's mission to empower the unbanked, foster developer talent, and shape the future of global finance.
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Violet Abtahi, Platonic, and the Future of Finance
CryptoCurrents
Discover how Violet Abtahi is reimagining global finance through Platonic, a platform turning static assets into intelligent, autonomous value. In this episode of CryptoCurrents, we explore how her team is bridging legacy systems and decentralized rails to unlock trillions in dormant capital. If you're ready to see how smart contracts, AI, and tokenization are reshaping the future of finance, this conversation is a must-listen.
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How CJ Konstantinos and Peoples Reserve Are Rewriting Bitcoin’s Role in Real Estate
CryptoCurrents
CJ Konstantinos, founder of Peoples Reserve, joins CryptoCurrents to break down how Bitcoin-backed mortgages and bonds are changing the rules of real estate and lending. From self-repaying loans to principal-protected Bitcoin bonds, he explains how digital assets can unlock cash flow without liquidation risk. Tune in to learn how Peoples Reserve is building tools for a Bitcoin-standard financial future, one that puts ownership, transparency, and long-term value front and center.
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Why Han Jin Wants You to Be the Next Asset Class
CryptoCurrents
What if you were the asset? On this episode of Cryptocurrents, Han Jin breaks down how Bluwhale is flipping the AI economy, tokenizing digital identities and putting data ownership back in the hands of everyday users. From privacy to profit, this is the blueprint for turning your online footprint into real-world value.
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Virtually Human Studio Bets on Web3 Utility With Zed Token, Racing Strategy, and Real Ownership
CryptoCurrents
Virtually Human Studio CEO Nir Efrat joins Cryptocurrents to discuss how the company is reimagining Web3 gaming with the launch of Zed Champions. By focusing on utility, accessibility, and long-term engagement, Efrat explains how VHS is turning digital horse racing into a sustainable, player-driven ecosystem. With new features, simplified onboarding, and the ZED token at the core, the game aims to make Web3 gaming more strategic and inclusive than ever before.
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How Thomas Ruble and Nirvana Finance Are Redefining Stability in Crypto
CryptoCurrents
Thomas Ruble, founder of Nirvana Finance, joins CryptoCurrents to discuss how his project is redefining stability in crypto with an algorithmically maintained price floor. Unlike traditional tokens, ANA eliminates insider allocations, human market makers, and speculative instability, creating a resilient, decentralized financial ecosystem.
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Bitcoin’s Staying Power and Cryptocurrency’s Evolving Role in Finance
CryptoCurrents
This episode of the CryptoCurrents podcast features Monika Proffitt and Jordan French as they explore the evolving cryptocurrency landscape, focusing on Bitcoin's unique role in finance and its parallels to traditional markets. They discuss Bitcoin’s fixed supply, adoption trends, and four-year market cycles, highlighting its potential as a stable, long-term asset compared to fiat currencies.
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