
Block Stars is a Ripple-produced podcast that shines the spotlight on some of today’s most innovative and impactful thinkers in blockchain from around the world.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 28 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

Europe’s financial landscape is evolving and the euro is officially going onchain.
In this episode of Block Stars, Ripple CTO David Schwartz sits down with Martin Bruncko, Co-Founder and CEO of Schuman Financial, to discuss the launch of EURØP — the... more
In this special 2025 blockchain trends and predictions episode of Block Stars, Ripple CTO David Schwartz sits down with Markus Infanger, SVP of RippleX, to unpack what’s ahead for blockchain, DeFi, and institutional adoption.
From zero-knowledge pro... more
In this special episode of Block Stars, join David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, and Dimitri Restaino, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, as they explore the exciting convergence of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In this dynamic conversatio... more
Welcome to a special live episode of Block Stars! In this episode, recorded on stage at one of the biggest blockchain events of the year, our host David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, is joined by the CTO of Axelar, Georgios Vlachos. Together, they dive in... more
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Great source of information about the future of DLT, DeFi, and monetary evolution! David Schwartz is excellent at hosting.
David is great! I could listen to him read the ingredients off a can of soup, smooth, wise, rockstar of tech and crypto. Block stars is much more than just a great host, this is a snapshot into how great minds are building/have built what seems destine to be the currency(s) of the future, block chain crypto. Thanks David, wish you did more public speaking on anything, I think I’ve heard everything you’ve done watching YouTube.
Super informative!!!! David is great!
High quality pop cast and very informative. They go in detail and breaking down information down to bite pieces for anyone to understand some of the blockchain technology. Talking about the entire space not just one specific project.
David Schwartz is the only host to ever know the answer to every question he asks.
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Content focuses heavily on the evolving trends and technologies in blockchain, with discussions surrounding decentralized finance (DeFi), interoperability, and the potential for real-world asset tokenization. Big themes include the intersection of blockchain with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, as well as predictions for the future of digital currencies and the role of stablecoins. Unique to this content is the involvement of high-level experts and innovators in the blockchain space, including key figures from Ripple. There is a noticeable emphasis on regulatory compliance and the practical implications of blockchain for various sectors, particularly finance and healthcare.
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Recent guests on Block Stars include:
1. Georgios Vlachos
2. Monica Long
3. Prasanth Kalangi
4. Prithvish Bhatia
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