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Validated

Austin Federa
Solana
Blockchain
Defi
Ethereum
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin
Web3
Decentralization
Blockchain Technology
High-Frequency Trading
Central Bank Digital Currencies
Remote Procedure Calls
Order Books
Market Makers
Crypto
Triton One
Zeta Markets
Aptos
Liquidity Provision
Serum

When it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most — the price — is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about who’s up and who’s down, what to buy and what to sell, and today’s drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how it’s going to change ... everything. On VALIDATED, we’ll be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet — a... more

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In this episode, Austin chats with Declan from Aurora Labs about building on NEAR’s Intents architecture. Declan explains why intents go beyond “a better bridge UI" and how Aurora Intents actually work, enabling one-click cross-chain journeys. They d... more

In this episode, Austin and Tori join David Hoffman (Bankless) to talk about "anything but crypto." Their conversation spans longevity and mind-uploading, the challenges of changing opinions in public, and how modern media incentives distort nuanced ... more

And now for something (almost) completely different.

Welcome to Out of Scope, a new sub-series where Austin and Tori Pastore (aka Birb Bernake) riff with guests on hot takes from the frontiers of tech, finance, policy, and whatever else is the flavo... more

In this episode, Austin chats with Mert about why privacy is becoming essential for crypto and on-chain finance. They discuss how ZK-based privacy works via shielded pools, commitments, proofs, and nullifiers, contrasting it with Monero’s probabilist... more

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Recent Guests

David Hoffman
Former Ethereum bull, host of Bankless
Bankless
Episode: OUT OF SCOPE Ep. 2: Anything But Crypto with David Hoffman
Austin Campbell
Guest on the show with extensive background in traditional finance, crypto, and stablecoins
Crypto/Finance
Episode: OUT OF SCOPE, Ep. 1: Hot Takes Roundtable with Tori Pastore (Soup) and Austin Campbell (Zero Knowledge)
Mert Mumtaz
Zcash core developer and privacy protocol architect
Helius
Episode: Why Crypto Fails without Privacy with Mert Mumtaz (Helius)
Seth For Privacy
Privacy-focused crypto entrepreneur and founder of Cake Wallet
Cake Wallet
Episode: Why Privacy Tech Is Having Its Moment with Seth for Privacy (Cake Wallet)
Emmett Hollyer
Executive at Solana Mobile (guest on the show)
Solana Mobile
Episode: Solana Mobile's Vision Beyond Seeker with Emmett Hollyer (Solana Mobile)
Rahul Jain
Head of trading at Ellipsis Labs
Ellipsis Labs
Episode: Crypto's Market Making Arms Race with Rahul Jain (Ellipsis Labs)
Brennan Watt
Engineer from Anza, discussing Constellation MCP
Anza
Episode: The Constellation Debate Part 2, with Brennan Watt (Anza)
Ben Coverston
Representative from Temporal (Humidify, Nozomi, etc.)
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Episode: The Constellation Debate, Part 1 with Ben Coverston (Temporal)
Pranav Raval
Core contributor behind Shelby
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Episode: How Shelby Makes Decentralized Storage Faster and Cheaper w/ Pranav Raval

Host

Austin Campbell
Host of the show, guiding the interview and discussion

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Movement

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    Sooner or later if there is no hard law enforcement about stealing and others, crypto will be go down.

    I hope this movement and concern will knock your heart. I permit my wallet to become as proof of their activity so you guys can t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rudy Sukses Nasuha
    Indonesiaa year ago
  • Brilliant

    I really enjoyed the episode where Anatoly talks with Kevin Rose about the NFT craze, the dynamic art and encrypting mystery over time, and Blockchain - how will this impact NFTs in art and games.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria4 years ago
  • Actual useful information

    Amongst all the useless, hype driven podcasts on crypto, this podcast has actual useful information. It is a great deep dive into the community building in Solana and a look into Anatoly’s world. I wish every layer 1 chain had something like this. I would 100% recommend adding this to your listening list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tubadsouza
    Canada5 years ago
  • One of my favorite blockchain podcasts

    Has more depth than a lot of crypto podcasts out there. Whether you follow Solana chain or not, this is a good one to increase your industry perspective and get smarter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N X C
    United States5 years ago
  • Good podcast but could use some work

    It’s a good podcast due to the founder having access to amazing guests. But questions are often not very insightful and worse can seem uninformed.

    Not quite sure how much Anatoly actually researches on his guests beforehand, but it doesn’t seem like it’s a lot.

    However, it’s nice to hear the thoughts of the Solana founder through various topics, just wish it’s more polished.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    will.bao
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Can be a bit Solana‑centric, but offers broad coverage of DeFi and governance topics.
The host and guests bring thoughtful, data‑driven perspectives on crypto infrastructure.
Quality is high; some episodes are dense but rewarding for engineering audiences.
Consistently professional and free from hype, with meaningful guest selection.
Short, insightful, and technically deep—great for listeners who want real substance.

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Why Crypto Fails without Privacy with Mert Mumtaz (Helius)
Q: Where can people learn more about you and your work?
You can follow Mert on X at @atmert, and explore his work with Zcash core development and the privacy initiatives tied to Helius and the Solana privacy efforts.
Why Crypto Fails without Privacy with Mert Mumtaz (Helius)
Q: What breakthrough on Solana makes this privacy vision more feasible now?
The combination of Solana's on-chain state with compression, native ZK interoperability, and a design that keeps execution on-chain while encrypting the accumulated state enables a private, fully on-chain system that remains composable and scalable.
Why Crypto Fails without Privacy with Mert Mumtaz (Helius)
Q: What first turned you on to privacy as something you were personally interested in?
The early interest was cryptography and math, with a professional pull toward Zcash and Monero, driven by the realization that privacy is essential for the monetary separation of money and state and for enabling true cryptographic guarantees in finance.
Why Privacy Tech Is Having Its Moment with Seth for Privacy (Cake Wallet)
Q: Why is privacy becoming a bigger moment now, and how has Cake Wallet contributed to that shift?
The guest discusses historical underinvestment in privacy, the improvement of wallet UX, and the decision to enforce privacy by default to create a user-friendly experience, enabling mainstream adoption while protecting users' financial privacy.
Why Privacy Tech Is Having Its Moment with Seth for Privacy (Cake Wallet)
Q: What got you interested in privacy as a concept, a product, and a place to help build a company?
The guest explains that privacy emerged as a central concern through involvement with Monero and the broader privacy space, driven by experiences with privacy vulnerabilities in everyday tech and the realization that financial privacy is foundational to broader personal privacy.

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Validated features in-depth conversations with leading technologists, founders, and policymakers shaping the future of crypto, Web3, and decentralized systems. Episodes span on-chain privacy, Solana ecosystem architecture, decentralized storage, scalable Layer 2 and ZK proofs, and governance-driven design choices for next‑gen networks. Listeners can expect technical depth, practical implications for developers and enterprises, and candid debates around trade-offs between decentralization, security, regulation, and user experience. The show's edges—deep dives into MCP/Constellation, real-world deployments, and platform strategies—make it a strong fit for engineers, product leaders, and crypto executives seeking rigorous, forward-looking disc... more

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