Episodes

  • Dima Buterin on Ethereum Values vs Bitcoin, Support of Ukraine, AI, Crypto and ZK in 2026 (Uncensored)
    Nov 13 2025

    Dima Buterin — entrepreneur, philosopher, and lifelong learner. Many know him as the father of Ethereum’s co-creator, Vitalik Buterin, but Dima’s story stands powerfully on its own. From his early ventures in software to deep reflections on freedom and human potential, Dima brings a rare combination of tech curiosity and personal growth.

    In this episode, we’ll discuss the challenges of modern society and the evolution of technology, Dima’s support for Ukraine, and his vision of freedom and responsibility.

    Key highlights:

    🔸 Why support of Ukraine is so important to former Russian citizen

    🔸 Bitcoin is about fear, Ethereum is about creation

    🔸 Why some Ethereum builders can feel unheard or disconnected

    🔸 What does progress mean to Dima

    🔸 What does the next generation needs to learn or unlearn to thrive in a world with decentralization and AI

    Enjoy this episode and share it with your friends who're interested in Ethereum and its culture!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Dima Buterin, entrepreneur and Vitalik Buterin's father

    X: https://x.com/dimabuterin

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

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    29 mins
  • Devconnect Argentina Insights: Ethereum World Fair and the Ambitious Plans for LATAM
    Oct 30 2025

    Ethereum’s Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires could become the Web3 event of the year, maybe even the decade.

    It will take place November 17-22 in a hybrid, city-scale format: a central venue at La Rural featuring 10 stages and 40+ independently programmed events, plus the inaugural Ethereum World’s Fair -- eight districts where Web3 newcomers can set up a wallet, on-ramp into crypto, and even buy food with it.

    Nathan Sexer, Event Lead at the Ethereum Foundation, breaks down the mission, the local impact on LATAM, and shares advice on how to get the most out of this Ethereum festival.

    Key highlights:

    🔸 The difference between Devcon and Devconnect

    🔸 Why Argentina and LATAM?

    🔸 The idea of Ethereum World’s Fair

    🔸 How to become a host of the Ethereum event

    Enjoy this episode and share it with your friends who're interested in Ethereum and its events!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Nathan Sexer, Event Lead at the Ethereum Foundation

    X: https://x.com/nethan_eth

    Devcon: https://x.com/EFDevcon

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

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    21 mins
  • From Photographer to Ethereum Evangelist: ETHGlobal Hackathon, ZK & AI, Local Web3 Builders
    Oct 23 2025

    Meet Kevin Jones, a Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node and The Graph, and a long-time advocate for Ethereum. His journey from photographer to web3 evangelist is anything but conventional.

    In the new episode on Decentralized Voices, Daria and Kevin discuss:

    🔸 How to create authentic developer relationships in the Ethereum ecosystem

    🔸 The evolution of DevRel and the power of mentorship in web3

    🔸 The role of BuidlGuidl in developer education

    🔸 The meaning of "true decentralization" beyond the buzzword

    🔸 Why local communities often have the biggest impact

    Kevin also shares his optimism for zero-knowledge tech and privacy-first innovation, and how developer empowerment can bridge global divides.

    Enjoy this episode and share it with your friends who're interested in the Ethereum ecosystem!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Kevin Jones, DevRel Engineer at Edge & Node and The Graph, Founder of Genesys

    X: https://x.com/cryptomastery_

    BuidlGuidl: https://x.com/buidlguidl

    The Graph: https://x.com/graphprotocol

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

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    22 mins
  • Ethereum OG on The Code Is Law Movie, The DAO and Indexed Finance Heists, and Crypto Culture
    Oct 16 2025

    How much do you know about the biggest crypto heists that changed the industry forever? How did an 18-year-old hacker steal millions, and who were the people who protected the funds? The “Code Is Law” movie brings to light what was hidden for years!

    This episode with Daniel Luca, Tech Partner at Eden Block VC and film contributor, gives a raw look at the biggest crypto heists in history and the hackers who claim they broke no laws.

    Daniel shares his journey from early Ethereum developer to security auditor, reveals behind-the-scenes stories from The DAO and Indexed Finance hacks, and explores how smart contracts redefine justice, ethics, and accountability in the digital age.

    Highlights:

    • Behind the making of Code Is Law and its premiere in Cannes
    • How did James Craig, the film director, convince Ethereum OGs to share their stories?
    • When does code become law?
    • What web3 founders must learn from past hacks
    • The future of decentralized AI and the ethics of permissionless innovation

    This is a deep conversation about code as governance, decentralization as a philosophy, and why security is the invisible art form of web3.

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

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Daniel Luca, Tech Partner at Eden Block VC

    X: https://x.com/cleanunicorn

    Code Is Law on X: https://x.com/CodeIsLawFilm

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

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    29 mins
  • Starknet Head of Ecosystem on Web3 Startups, Bitcoin DeFi, and Devconnect 2025 in Argentina
    Oct 9 2025

    In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria sits down with Henri Lieutaud, Head of Ecosystem at the Starknet Foundation, for a deep dive into how Starknet is building the backbone of the next onchain economy.

    From the bold vision behind BTCFi — a trustless Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem — to the creation of initiatives like Founders/Devs Basecamp and Starktagon, Henri shares how Starknet empowers developers and founders to build products and businesses, not just smart contracts.

    You’ll learn:

    🔸 Henri’s journey from DevRel to leading the Starknet ecosystem

    🔸 The key challenges facing Web3 startups

    🔸 Why UX continues to hold crypto back

    🔸 What to expect from Devconnect 2025 in Argentina

    A must-listen for founders, marketers, DevRels, and anyone curious about building onchain businesses.

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

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Henri Lieutaud, Head of Ecosystem at Starknet Foundation

    X: https://x.com/henrlihenrli

    Starknet Foundation: https://x.com/starknetfndn

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

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    40 mins
  • DeFi Product Manager’s Playbook: Crucial Metrics, UX, and Community Growth
    Oct 1 2025

    What's the hardest part of building crypto products and how to develop a product combining organic growth and paid incentives?

    Daria welcomes Vadym Nesterenko — a DeFi researcher, product manager, startup investor, and a great person she has known since 2018, back when web3 was simply called crypto.

    In this episode, we discuss product management playbook for DeFi, the cold-start problem in startups, and the benefits of building for long-term value vs chasing hype.

    You’ll learn:

    🔸 The hardest part of building crypto products

    🔸 Product metrics in DeFi

    🔸 Organic growth vs. Heavy incentives

    🔸 The best way to get started an onchain product

    🔸 Why product managers less visible in public

    Enjoy this episode, and don't forget to like and share it with your friends!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Vadym Nesterenko, DeFi Researcher, Product Manager, Investor

    X: https://x.com/vadymnx

    Website: https://vadymn.com

    🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova

    X: https://x.com/dariastrategy

    Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

    Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

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    30 mins
  • 10 Biggest Myths of Crypto Marketing: Community, Memes, Cults, and Shitposting
    Sep 25 2025

    In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria sits down with Aixa, who leads the ecosystem at Sophon and Bachi, who heads brand and community at Rootstock, to bust 10 biggest myths in crypto marketing.

    From “build it and they will come” to “airdrops create loyalty,” the trio dives into 10 of the most viral takes from crypto twitter, debunking, confirming, and laughing along the way.

    Discover:


    🔸 Why web3 community isn’t always what it seems


    🔸 Whether tokens and airdrops actually drive long-term engagement


    🔸 How memes, shitposting, and personal stories shape growth strategies

    🔸 The truth about marketing budgets and crypto hype cycles

    If you’ve ever wondered how projects really build visibility in crypto, or laughed at the wildest marketing hot takes on X (Twitter), this episode is for you!

    ❤️‍🔥 Guests:

    Aixa Rizzo, Ecosystem Lead at Sophon: https://x.com/aixarizzo

    Bachi Degli, Brand and Community Marketer at Rootstock: https://x.com/julibachi

    🎙️ Host:

    Daria Volkova: 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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    46 mins
  • 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