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In this episode, Joe walks through his journey from early Bitcoin interest to building Field Digital, a crypto-native fintech conglomerate focused on acquiring cash-flowing infrastructure businesses and taking them public. He explains why public-market structures and permanent capital are key for institutional adoption, the role of M&A in scaling, and which infrastructure layers (bare metal, protocol, RPCs, validators, compliance, distribution) will matter most over the next decade. Joe also discusses lessons from investing, the challenges of running a public crypto firm, how AI and decentralized compute intersect with blockchain, and practical advice for founders and newcomers: be resilient, focus on sustainable fundamentals, and experiment to find product-market fit. In this episode: Why crypto infrastructure is consolidating Field Digital's acquisition and roll-up strategy What makes an infrastructure company worth acquiring The missing pieces of the institutional crypto stack Building vs. buying infrastructure Why public markets matter for crypto companies Where infrastructure margins could emerge Overfunded vs. underfunded areas of crypto What an AWS moment for blockchain could look like The transition from crypto protocols to crypto institutions

Crypto’s next phase may not be led by another token or trading cycle. It may be built through stablecoins, tokenisation, institutional custody and wallets that quietly make blockchain usable at scale. In this episode of Living on Blockchain, Tarusha Mittal speaks with Manhar Garegrat, Country Head for India and Global Partnerships at Liminal Custody. Manhar traces his journey through India’s crypto ecosystem—from working with ZebPay and witnessing CoinDCX grow from a 35-member team into India’s first crypto unicorn, to helping build the infrastructure required for finance on blockchain rails. The conversation explores: • Why Manhar moved from exchanges to digital-asset infrastructure • How Liminal emerged from the operational challenges faced by exchanges • Why stablecoins, remittances and cross-border payments are driving crypto adoption • Where stablecoins fit—and do not currently fit—within India’s regulatory framework • CBDCs, tokenised deposits and India’s approach to digital money • How wallets could evolve into AI-integrated transaction engines • The promise and risks of agentic wallets • Why tokenisation needs governance and compliance infrastructure • What institutions now expect from custody providers • Why technology alone is not enough to ensure security • What India is getting right—and where its digital-asset ecosystem remains constrained • Why traditional Indian fintech companies may eventually transact on digital-asset rails • The importance of learning how wallets and self-custody actually work This is a conversation about what happens when crypto begins moving beyond speculation and starts becoming financial infrastructure. Guest: Manhar Garegrat Country Head, India & Global Partnerships, Liminal Custody Host: Tarusha Mittal Podcast: Living on Blockchain Disclaimer: This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal or investment advice.

Crypto feels… quiet right now. No big narratives. Less hype. Fewer people talking about it. So is crypto dead? In this episode, I break down what actually happened over the last 12 months—from liquidity drying up and retail disappearing, to AI taking over attention, and why most products failed to retain users once incentives dropped. This isn’t a hype take. It’s a grounded look at what’s changed, what’s no longer working, and what builders need to focus on now. If you’re still here in this cycle, you’re probably building through it. And that’s exactly what this podcast is about.

Stablecoins rule crypto—but 92% of the market is controlled by just two centralized players: USDT and USDC. In October 2025, Phantom quietly launched Phantom Cash ($CASH)—a fully on-chain, Solana-native stablecoin backed by liquid staking assets like mSOL and bSOL, minted with zero fees, and embedded directly into the Phantom Wallet. In this deep dive, we explore: ✅ Why stablecoins are broken ✅ How $CASH works (mint, burn, collateral, fees) ✅ Phantom’s “Apple move” toward a DeFi super app ✅ The risks no one is talking about ✅ Why founders and users should take this VERY seriously Sometimes the biggest revolutions don’t trend. They whisper. And Phantom Cash might be the quietest—and most important—stablecoin launch of 2025. 🎧 Let’s dive in.

In this solo deep dive, I explore Freename, the blockchain-based domain platform that’s reimagining digital identity—one TLD at a time. With a fresh $6.5M Series A (July 2025) and cross-chain support, Freename lets anyone not just register domains—but own and monetize entire top-level domains (TLDs) like .studio, .dao, or .creator. We unpack: Why Web2 domains are broken How Freename bridges Web2 + Web3 (yes, DNS compatible!) Why TLD ownership is the new frontier of identity and revenue Its approach to trademark protection, royalties, and decentralized naming infrastructure In a world where digital identity is fragmented and rented, Freename offers sovereignty.

In this deep-dive episode, I explore Humanity Protocol, which officially launched its mainnet on August 8, 2025, with a $1.1 billion valuation backed by Jump Crypto and Pantera Capital. At its core, Humanity Protocol is a privacy-first identity layer using zkTLS (zero-knowledge Transport Layer Security). It enables Web2 credentials—like your airline or hotel loyalty programs—to be verified and used in Web3 without exposing any personal data. Forget iris scans and invasive biometrics—Humanity Protocol is challenging Worldcoin’s approach with cryptographic integrity and real-world usability. I unpack: How zkTLS actually works Why identity in Web3 is broken (and how this fixes it) Use cases across DAOs, airdrops, and onchain reputation The real questions we should be asking about adoption and decentralization

In this solo deep dive, we explore ElizaOS—a modular operating system built for the next generation of crypto infrastructure. As Web3 evolves, mono‑chain architectures give way to composable systems. ElizaOS embraces this, offering developers a seamless, extensible interface to build AI‑empowered apps and rollups across platforms. We unpack: What makes ElizaOS modular and Web3-first How it simplifies AI agent deployment The transition from building on chains to building operating systems for chains What it means for future‑focused founders and product builders

In this solo deep dive, I explore Olas, the newly rebranded evolution of Autonolas — a decentralized platform for building and coordinating autonomous AI agents on-chain. We’ll unpack how Olas enables off-chain agents to act on-chain, coordinate with smart contracts, earn rewards, and even participate in governance — making it one of the most Web3-native approaches to the AI revolution. From the Pearl agent marketplace to cross-chain deployment and tokenized incentives, this episode covers how Olas is quietly building the foundation for the agent economy.

Creators deserve more than just social attention—they need revenue, identity, and community ownership. On this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive into CyberConnect v3—a live, identity-based Web3 social network with over 1 million profiles and powerful monetization tools. We unpack: How CyberConnect uses decentralized profiles to power content ownership Monetization tools: memberships, token-gated access, creator payouts Ecosystem integration with Lens, Farcaster, Degen, and more Limitations around moderation, on-chain identity risks, and UX friction Why CyberConnect is central to the new creator-led Web3 economy If you're interested in how builders are making social apps decentralized, wallet-first, and creator-first—this one’s for you.

Gas fees slowing you down? Neon Stack might be your answer. On this episode of Living on Blockchain, we explore Neon Stack, the Ethereum-compatible stack now live on Solana mainnet—designed to let devs write in Solidity and deploy with Solana’s speed. You’ll learn: How the Neon EVM Program runs bytecode inside Solana’s Sealevel engine What tools come with Neon Stack (MetaMask, NeonScan, NeonPass) Why 20+ projects have already deployed without needing code rewrites How it compares with Eclipse, Monad, and the L2 crowd Limitations, adoption challenges, and where it’s heading next If you’re serious about Web3 dev performance—and curious about real EVM–Solana unification—this one’s for you.

Quantum computing is coming—and it could break the cryptography underpinning most of the internet. In this episode of Living on Blockchain, Tarusha dives deep into Naoris Protocol, the first live, decentralized cybersecurity mesh built for a post-quantum world. We cover: 🔐 What “post-quantum security” actually means for Web3 🕸️ How Naoris turns every device into a trust validator 🧠 Their dPoSec consensus and Swarm AI system 🚀 Real-world adoption: 100M+ secure transactions & 475M threats stopped 💥 The July 31 launch of the $NAORIS token — and what it enables ⚠️ Limitations: audit transparency, governance clarity, and scaling If you care about the future of blockchain security, you won’t want to miss this. 🎧 Listen now and explore how trust, security, and decentralization can finally converge.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive deep into Lightchain AI — a newly launched Layer 1 protocol that’s trying to decentralize artificial intelligence itself. With its Proof of Intelligence consensus mechanism, AIVM, and AI staking model, Lightchain is promising a world where AI runs on-chain. But how much of it is real — and how much is vaporware? We unpack: What Lightchain AI actually does How Proof of Intelligence works Key features like the AIVM and compute staking The major concerns around team transparency, audits, and overengineering Why this project is worth watching, but not blind trust 🔗 Learn more: https://lightchain.ai

What if you could message without internet, cell signal, or even a phone number? In this episode of Living on Blockchain, Tarusha dives deep into Bitchat, the radical new Bluetooth mesh messaging app from Jack Dorsey. Launched in July 2025, Bitchat promises anonymous, encrypted, decentralized communication without relying on any centralized infrastructure. We explore: How Bitchat works (and what makes it different) The tech behind Bluetooth mesh messaging Why it matters for privacy, protests, and disaster zones Criticisms, risks, and regulatory implications What it signals about the future of communication in a Web3 world Whether you're a decentralization purist, a privacy advocate, or just curious about how messaging works without the internet — this one’s for you.

In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive into Pear Protocol, a project that launched in July 2025 and is quietly reshaping on-chain trading. Built on top of Hyperliquid, Pear Protocol offers permissionless pair trading infrastructure—bringing long/short strategies, basis trades, and market-neutral positions into DeFi with just a few clicks. From its intuitive interface to over $900M in trading volume since launch, Pear is giving retail users access to tools once reserved for hedge funds. But it’s not without challenges: reliance on Hyperliquid, limited portfolio analytics, and a steep learning curve. We explore: Why pair trading matters How Pear abstracts complexity The tech stack behind it Criticism and open questions What it means for the future of DeFi trading Website: https://www.pear.garden   🎧 Tune in if you’re curious about the infrastructure powering smarter, more sovereign trading strategies on-chain.

Qubetics launched in June 2025 with a 950% pump, a promise to tokenize real-world assets, and the ambition to be the ultimate multichain aggregator. But does it live up to the hype? In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I take a critical deep dive into Qubetics and its native token $TICS—exploring its tech stack, tokenomics, staking model, stablecoin plans, and developer IDE. I also examine whether it’s a genuine Web3 infrastructure play or another flashy Layer-1 with no working product. Tune in for a no-BS breakdown of what Qubetics is building, what’s missing, and whether you should pay attention.