Episodes

  • OKX Singapore CEO on Token2049, Driving Growth with McLaren, and Building Locally
    Sep 18 2025

    In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria Volkova speaks with Gracie Lin, CEO of OKX Singapore, about her journey from fintech and mobility to leading the local office at one of the world’s largest crypto platforms in Singapore.

    Gracie shares how OKX is building for users in Singapore, why trust and compliance are at the core of growth, and how the company is preparing for Token2049, with a focus on real-world blockchain use cases.

    She also opens up about OKX’s partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 team, and how it brings crypto closer to mainstream audiences while giving back to the local community.

    We also cover:

    🔸 How OKX Singapore builds the crypto future for local users

    🔸 Balancing innovation with regulation and user safety

    🔸 The next wave of digital assets: stablecoins, tokenization, and institutional adoption

    If you’re curious about the intersection of crypto in Asia, product management, and building a brand for a diverse audience, this episode is packed with insights.

    Subscribe to Decentralized Voices on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts for more Web3 deep dives!

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    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Gracie Lin, CEO of OKX Singapore

    X: https://x.com/gracielinsy

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracie-lin-a8866361

    OKX SG: https://x.com/OKXSG

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decent_voices

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

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    25 mins
  • Why Blockchain Oracles with ZK Proofs are Game-Changers for DeFi
    Aug 20 2025

    What makes oracles the backbone of DeFi? In this episode, we sit down with Niklas Kunkel, founder of Chronicle and one of the builders of MakerDAO, to uncover how oracle infrastructure powers DeFi, RWAs (real-world assets), and the next wave of Web3 adoption.

    👉 You’ll learn:

    • Niklas’ journey IBM → MakerDAO → Chronicle
    • Why oracles are the Achilles’ heel of every DeFi protocol
    • The rise of tokenized assets (RWAs) and why oracles are key to mainstream growth
    • Chronicle vs Chainlink, Redstone & Pyth — what really sets them apart
    • Why regulators are suddenly excited about oracles & real-time transparency
    • The future of ZK proofs, privacy, and compliance in Web3
    • Hard-won lessons on leadership, shipping products fast, and building sustainable crypto businesses

    If you want to understand how oracle infrastructure will shape the trillion-dollar future of DeFi and tokenized assets, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

    🔔 Subscribe to Decentralized Voices on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts for more Web3 deep dives.

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Niklas Kunkel, founder of Chronicle

    X: https://x.com/nomos_paradox

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

    Support the podcast. Donate on Ethereum wallet (ERC-20): 0xfb35472c85Bf1184D111490119C1256f253aafa8

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    41 mins
  • Get This Web3 Marketing Job! Secrets of Quality Networking and Hiring Mistakes
    Aug 13 2025

    Want to break into Web3 marketing or hire the perfect marketer? In this episode, Daria chats with Lindsay Casale, CMO at Pi Squared. Lindsay shares insider tips on landing jobs, avoiding hiring mistakes, and building a powerful network in crypto.

    You’ll learn:

    🔸 The biggest hiring mistakes startups make

    🔸 Which type of marketer you need at each stage of your company

    🔸 Tips for building connections in Web3 to be hired

    🔸 Why storytelling is becoming essential for Web3 brands

    Whether you’re a founder hiring your first marketing lead, a Web2 marketer curious about crypto, or a professional looking to expand your Web3 network, this conversation is a gem to you!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Lindsay Casale, CMO at Pi Squared

    X: https://x.com/LindsayCasale

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaycasale

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

    Support the podcast. Donate on Ethereum wallet (ERC-20): 0xfb35472c85Bf1184D111490119C1256f253aafa8

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    31 mins
  • Crypto Noir, Part 2: Devconnect in Buenos Aires and the White Tiger mystery
    Aug 11 2025

    At Devconnect Buenos Aires, the blockchain world gathers for innovation, deals… and secrets. Anna’s search for the truth about the mysterious Vault 25 draws her into masked meetings, hidden agendas, and a night on the Rio de la Plata she’ll never forget!

    Who controls Vault 25, and why is it “too hot for GitHub”? Enjoy the second part of the first-ever crypto noir where dark protocols, AI technologies, unbreakable friendship and truth mixed up in a great mystery!

    🔔This is Web3 like you’ve never seen it before! Subscribe for future episodes & investigations.

    🎙️ Author: Daria Strategy

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

    🙌 Support the podcast. Donate on Ethereum wallet (ERC-20): 0xfb35472c85Bf1184D111490119C1256f253aafa8

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    9 mins
  • What It Takes to Build DeFi Protocols That Survive Crypto Cycles w/ Request Network's Protocol Lead
    Aug 6 2025

    This week, on the Decentralized Voices podcast, Daria is excited to have Francisco Pinto, Protocol Lead at Request Network.

    In this episode, we’ll discuss the DeFi trends and challenges, non-technical skills in protocol development, and is there anything Web3 teams could learn from the wine business.

    Key takeaways:

    • How to build DeFi products using Japanese lean concept
    • Best non-technical skills in protocol development
    • DeFi trends and predictions for 2026
    • Lessons from winery for Web3

    Stay with us for the whole conversation! Follow Decentralized Voices on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Francisco Pinto, Protocol Lead at Request Network

    X: https://x.com/FPinto229

    Request Network: https://request.network

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

    Support the podcast! Donate on Ethereum wallet (ERC-20): 0xfb35472c85Bf1184D111490119C1256f253aafa8

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    26 mins
  • How to Get Hired in Web3: Advice from Ethereum Foundation’s People Ops
    Jul 30 2025

    This week the entire Ethereum ecosystem celebrates 10th anniversary of the Ethereum mainnet 🎉 Decentralized Voices is part of the community. Daria is happy to have Mayra Castillo, People Operations Expert from the Ethereum Foundation.

    In this episode, Daria and Mayra discuss hiring culture and employer branding in Web3, red flags for candidates during the hiring process, and the most important skills needed to get hired in 2025.

    Key takeaways:

    🔸 Values and culture at the Ethereum Foundation

    🔸 The current state of hiring in Web3

    🔸 Identifying red flags in job offers

    🔸 Vibes, followers, or skills: what real talent looks like in Web3

    If you're a hiring manager in Web3 or a job seeker, this conversation will be insightful for you!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Mayra Castillo

    X: https://x.com/TheMayCas

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayra-a-castillo

    Ethereum Foundation: https://ethereum.foundation

    Ethereum Org: https://ethereum.org/en

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

    Support the podcast. Donate on Ethereum wallet (ERC-20): 0xfb35472c85Bf1184D111490119C1256f253aafa8

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    40 mins
  • Web3 for all: Muriel Médard from Optimum about global node access and the World Computer
    Jul 23 2025

    This week, on the Decentralized Voices podcast, Daria is excited to have Dr. Muriel Médard, co-founder and CEO of Optimum.

    Muriel and Daria discuss building a product with high-performance memory for the World Computer, the intersection of deep tech and community growth, career development for women, and parenthood in tech and science.

    Muriel shares her insights on the technological necessity of decentralization and its role in scaling systems efficiently.

    Enjoy the conversation and share this episode with your friends!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Dr. Muriel Médard, Co-Founder and CEO of Optimum

    X: https://x.com/MurielMedard

    Optimum: https://www.getoptimum.xyz

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

    Support the podcast. Donate on Ethereum wallet (ERC-20): 0xfb35472c85Bf1184D111490119C1256f253aafa8

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    33 mins
  • Can stablecoins ultimately replace fiat? Eco's CEO on the DeFi mainstream.
    Jul 17 2025

    In this episode of the Decentralized Voices podcast, Daria interviews Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco, discussing the evolution of stablecoins, the mission of ECO, and the importance of user experience in the crypto space.

    Ryne shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in building a stablecoin platform, the story behind the name Eco, and the vision for the future of money.

    The conversation also touches on the role of stablecoins in replacing fiat money, key lessons for aspiring builders in crypto, and the potential for ECO to gain traction in the market.

    Enjoy the conversation and share this episode with your friends!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco

    X: https://x.com/rynesaxe

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtsaxe

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

    Support the podcast. Donate on Ethereum wallet (ERC-20): 0xfb35472c85Bf1184D111490119C1256f253aafa8

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    32 mins