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High Stakes with Alex Nwaka | Blockchain, Crypto, and Web3

Alex Nwaka
Blockchain
Tokenization
Ethereum
Decentralized Finance
Stablecoins
Wall Street
Web3
Institutional Finance
Digital Assets
Cryptocurrency
Privacy In Blockchain
Blockchain Technology
Regulatory Framework
Fintech
AI and Financial Systems
Financial Services
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Bitcoin
Privacy
Cryptocurrency Derivatives

Welcome to High Stakes, the podcast for institutional investors, Web3 founders, SaaS leaders, and anyone serious about the future of technology. Hosted by Validation Cloud CSO Alex Nwaka, we go beyond the hype to explore the real-world adoption of blockchain and AI in enterprise environments.

Each episode features unfiltered conversations with operators, investors, and technologists driving chang... more

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Latest Episodes

What’s holding back real institutional adoption of blockchain? Yuval Rooz, CEO of Digital Asset, joins High Stakes to reveal what institutions really need before moving serious volume on-chain. From tokenized treasuries to the privacy gap in DeFi, Yu... more

What if Ethereum is closer to replacing Wall Street infrastructure than anyone realizes?

In this episode of High Stakes, host Alex Nwaka sits down with Vivek Raman, CEO of Etherealize, to explore the deep structural gaps in traditional finance and w... more

What if blockchain, not AI, is the biggest disruption in finance?

In this episode of High Stakes, host Alex Nwaka sits down with Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure, to explore how blockchain is reshaping capital markets from the ground up. With a bac... more

What if the metaverse was never dead, just misunderstood?

Season 2 of High Stakes kicks off with Paul Thomas, CEO of Somnia, in a wide-ranging conversation with host Alex Nwaka about what it really takes to build Web3 infrastructure at scale. From G... more

On this episode of High Stakes, host Alex Nwaka is joined by Lex Sokolin, co-founder of Generative Ventures, for an unfiltered conversation on how AI and blockchain are reshaping economic systems. Lex brings a rare blend of Wall Street experience, st... more

How Blockchain Lending Will Drive Stablecoin Adoption

In this episode of High Stakes, host Alex Nwaka sits down with Sidney Powell, CEO of Maple Finance, to explore how blockchain lending is shaping the future of stablecoins and institutional financ... more

How Decentralization Is Reshaping the World

In this episode of High Stakes, host Alex Nwaka sits down with Yinal Ozkan, Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, to unpack how decentralized technologies, blockchain, and AI are changing t... more

Behind the Rise of Ethereum’s Most Strategic Infrastructure Bet 

In this episode of High Stakes, host Alex Nwaka is joined by Alon Muroch, CEO and co-founder of SSV Labs, to explore how Ethereum’s most strategic infrastructure layer is evolving. Wit... more

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Recent Guests

Vivek Raman
CEO of Etherealize with extensive Wall Street background
Etherealize
Episode: Ethereum: The Future of Financial Infrastructure | High Stakes Ep. 23
Michael Tannenbaum
CEO of Figure
Figure
Episode: AI Underwriting Meets Blockchain: The Compliance Challenge | High Stakes Ep. 22
Lex Sokolin
Co-founder of Generative Ventures, with a background in finance and deep interest in AI and blockchain.
Generative Ventures
Episode: What Happens When Fintech Meets AI? | High Stakes Ep. 20
Sidney Powell
CEO of Maple Finance
Maple Finance
Episode: How Blockchain Lending Will Drive Stablecoin Adoption | High Stakes Ep. 19
Yinal Ozkan
Principal Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: How Decentralization Is Reshaping The World | High Stakes Ep. 18
Alon Muroch
CEO and co-founder of SSV Labs
SSV Labs
Episode: Behind the Rise of Ethereum’s Most Strategic Infrastructure Bet | High Stakes Ep. 17
Morgan McKinney
Former CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation and AI expert
Episode: The Future of AI, Blockchain, and Regulation with Morgan McKenney | High Stakes Ep. 14
Alex Pruden
Executive Director at Aleo, with a background in military service and venture capital.
Aleo
Episode: Aleo: Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Privacy, and Real-World Impact with Alex Pruden | High Stakes Ep. 5

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Alex Nwaka
Host of the show, Alex Nwaka, is likely an expert in blockchain technology and its applications in business, focusing on understanding the regulatory landscape and practical implementation in enterprises.

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How Blockchain Lending Will Drive Stablecoin Adoption | High Stakes Ep. 19
Q: When you think about the landscape of lending specifically in the digital asset realm, how would you describe that landscape and where Maple Finance fits in?
I see it on a spectrum between centralized finance and DeFi, with Maple positioned to leverage advantages from both sides.
How Blockchain Lending Will Drive Stablecoin Adoption | High Stakes Ep. 19
Q: When you look at Maple today and operating the business as a CEO, what metrics do you look at to really gauge the health of the business?
I'd say it's AUM, revenue, loan loss performance, and health and diversity of the book.
How Blockchain Lending Will Drive Stablecoin Adoption | High Stakes Ep. 19
Q: So maybe a bit of tying your background into, you know, sort of what inspired you to start Maple Finance.
The key insights from working inside those companies is the financial system is actually extremely fragmented and opaque, which drew me to the opportunity in Web3.
What Happens When Fintech Meets AI? | High Stakes Ep. 20
Q: When you think about the intersectionality of Blockchain, AI and FinTech, can you talk a little bit about where we are today?
There is something very unique about the combination of these three technologies and it seems like we've built a firm around that concept.
Behind the Rise of Ethereum’s Most Strategic Infrastructure Bet | High Stakes Ep. 17
Q: What are the philosophical or technical barriers for institutional adopters of Ethereum staking?
The barriers between crypto and non-crypto people are dissolving very fast.

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Focused on the intersection of blockchain technology, AI, and Web3, this series engages with institutional investors, fintech leaders, and tech innovators, uncovering the practical applications and challenges of decentralized technology in enterprise settings. Each episode features candid discussions with industry experts who share insights on the evolution of financial systems, innovative solutions like tokenization and staking, and the regulatory landscape shaping the future of digital assets. Unique in its approach, the content demands a deeper understanding of technology, steering clear of the hype associated with emerging trends, thereby cultivating a knowledgeable audience that seeks genuine insights into the workings of blockchain an... more

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Recent guests on High Stakes with Alex Nwaka include:

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