Untangling Web3
Episodes
#126 Untangling: The New Space Race
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we're zooming out - literally - to explore the new space race unfolding before our eyes. With companies like SpaceX leading ...
#125 Untangling: The 'AI Bubble'
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we tackle one of the biggest narratives dominating tech and global markets right now: the so-...
#124 Untangling: 2025 Review
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this annual 2025 review special, Alec and Jack take a step back to reflect on one of the most transformative years yet for crypto, AI, LLMs, and di...
#123 Untangling: Meta AI Glasses (Review)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we dive into Alec’s hands-on review of the new Meta AI Glasses v2 — Meta’s latest step ...
#122 Untangling: Restify
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, the spotlight is on Alec’s latest venture Restify, a Web3 dApp designed to help users reduc...
#121 Untangling: Stablecoins & CBDCs w/ Keir Finlow-Bates
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, blockchain researcher and educator Keir Finlow-Bates returns to unpack one of the most critical debates in modern ...
#120 Untangling: Science in a Post-AI World w/ Aragorn Meulendijks
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, futurist and returning guest Aragorn Meulendijks explores how artificial intelligence and robotics are redefining ...
#119 Untangling: Meta Connect
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the highlights from Meta Connect, where Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the company’s latest innovations in AR glasses, AI, ...
Threads Untangled: Sunny Lu on Decentralization for Sustainability | #118
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Threads Untangled is our series bringing you the best of Untangling Web3, featuring our favourite highlights and segments from past episodes. This wee...
#117 Untangling: The Pixels Paradigm with Luke Barwikowski
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gaming is evolving beyond entertainment into a dynamic, player-driven economy—and Web3 is at the heart of that transformation. In this episode of Un...
#116 Untangling: Why Bitcoin is Green Technology w/ Dr. Owen Vaughan
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bitcoin mining is often portrayed as environmentally harmful, but this episode of Untangling Web3 with guest Dr. Owen Vaughan, founder and CEO of Bitr...
#115 Untangling: Losing All Your Bitcoin...?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alec shares a harrowing story of Bitcoin loss, digital vulnerability, and eventual recovery. After his phone was stolen during a nig...
#114 Untangling: Bitcoin's Institutional Rise
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving relationship between Bitcoin, blockchain, and financial institutions. Once a symbol of rebellion again...
#113 Untangling: The Stablecoin Age
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the rise of stablecoins—the digital dollar alternatives that are reshaping how money moves in the age of crypto and Web3...
#112 Untangling: Chain-Owned Liquidity w/ Marc Boiron & Simran Singh
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we’re joined by Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, and Simran Singh, Head of DeFi Trading at GSR, to explore how ...
#110 Untangling: The Future of Robotics
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final installment of our three-part robotics series on the Untangling Web3 podcast. In this episode, we explore how robots and automati...
#109 Untangling: The Anatomy of a Robot
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this second installment of our three-part robotics series, we dissect the inner workings of robots and explore the components that bring them to li...
#108 Untangling: The History of Robotics
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we dive into the fascinating and ever-evolving world of robots, robotics, and their intersection with ...
#107 Untangling: Web3 for Sports with Tom Fleetham
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The global sports industry is worth over $500 billion, but cracks are beginning to show beneath the surface. Today’s sports ecosystem is dominated b...
#106 Untangling: The Path to Web3 Adoption with Anthony Day
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we're joined by Anthony Day, Marketing Director at VeChain and creator of the Blockchain Won’t Save the World po...
#105 Untangling: Worldcoin
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we dive headfirst into the controversial, ambitious, and wildly futuristic project known as Worldcoin....
#104 Untangling: How Your Internet Really Works with Tim Creswick
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, Tim Creswick, founder and CEO of Vorboss, explains the physical and technical infrastructure behind the internet—...
#103 Untangling: AI Agents
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we explore one of the most game-changing developments in modern Artificial Intelligence—the rise of ...
#102 Untangling: X-2-Earn Apps with Piero Bassa
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Untangling Web3 features Piero Bassa, senior software engineer at VeChain and founder of Mugshot, for an in-depth look at X-2-Earn mod...
#101 Untangling: The AI Battle Royale
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we break down the latest developments in the rapidly evolving world of AI, focusing on the rising comp...
#100 Untangling: 100 Episodes of Web3
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special milestone of the Untangling Web3 podcast – our 100th episode! In this celebratory edition, we take a step back to reflect ...
#99 UW3 Live: Web3 for Social Good with Pankhuri Bansal and Sunny Lu
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition of Untangling Web3 features the first-ever live recording of the show, held in London and focused on the theme of Web3 for Social...
#98 Untangling: Getting Deep Into DePIN with Tom Trowbridge
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, co-founder of Fluence and host of the DePINed Podcast, Tom Trowbridge, breaks down the evolving world of DePIN—D...
#97 Untangling: AI & Creativity with King Willonius
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Untangling Web3, we're joined by artist, comedian, and AI innovator King Willonius to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping cr...
#96 Untangling: How DAOs Work with Daniel Liebau
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, Daniel Liebau, founder of Lightbulb Capital and co-author of a leading academic book on DAOs, explores how decentr...
#95 Untangling: Onboarding the World to DeFi with Dan Hughes
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Untangling Web3, Dan Hughes, founder of Radix DLT, explores the future of DeFi, scalability, and the barriers to mainstream adoption. Wit...
#94 Untangling: Decentralized Personhood with Kyle Weiss & Shady El Damaty
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Untangling Web3, Kyle Weiss and Shady El Damaty join us from ETH Denver to explore the future of digital identity, decentralized personho...
#93 Untangling: The Movement Economy with Oleg Fomenko
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Untangling Web3, Oleg Fomenko, co-founder of Sweat Economy, breaks down the concept of the movement economy—a system where physical act...
#92 Untangling: Web3's Branding Problem with Diego Borgo
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, brand strategist and Web3 expert Diego Borgo explores the challenges and opportunities of branding in the decentra...
#91 Untangling: The Future of Work and AI with Dan Södergren
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, futurist and AI expert Dan Södergren joins the conversation to explore how artificial intelligence and Web3 techn...
#90 Untangling: The Blockchain Blueprint for Digital Identity with George Kassis
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we dive deep into the future of Web3 identity with George Kassis from Kinexys by J.P.Morgan. George's block...
#89 Untangling: Memecoins
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we dive into the booming yet controversial world of memecoins—tokens built on blockchain but driven prima...
#88 Untangling: Crypto ETFs with Johnny Garcia
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of Untangling Web3, features Johnny Garcia, who brings extensive experience from VeChain Foundation and Bitwise Asset Management, ...
#87 Untangling: Tech and Misinformation
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we delve into the intersection of AI, misinformation, Web3, and social media—exploring how advanced techn...
#86 Untangling: Decentralized Skilling with Priyanka Kamath
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we explore the merging paths of decentralized technologies and skill development with Priyanka Kamath. Priy...
#85 Untangling: Digital ID for the Real World with Evin McMullen & Diego Fernández
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of Untangling Web3, features Evin McMullen and Diego Fernández, experts pioneering the intersection of Web3, digital identity, an...
#84 Untangling: Predictions for 2025
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special New Year’s episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast! Kicking off 2025, we dive into our bold predictions for the year ahead...
#83 Untangling 2024: The Web3 Review
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas one and all! Join us for our annual festive review of the year in Web3, looking back at our favourite guests, clips, and highlights fr...
#82 Untangling: Sharding & Scalability with Bowen Wang
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we're thrilled to host Bowen Wang, head of protocol at NEAR, a leading figure in blockchain technology. Thi...
#81 Untangling: Data Tokenization with Nikhil Varma
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we're joined by Nikhil Varma, Associate Professor at Ramapo College and Technology Lead for the Algorand Fo...
#80 Untangling: AI Disrupting the Arts
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast! Today, we delve into the fascinating intersection of AI and the creative arts, includin...
#79 Untangling: Tokens Eating the World with Scott Page
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we dive into the intersection of music, technology, and blockchain with Scott Page, a legendary musician known for...
#78 Untangling: BlueSky
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the latest episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast! Today, we're exploring BlueSky, the emerging decentralized social media platform that a...
#77 Untangling: Stablecoins with Robby Schwertner
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we are joined by Robby Schwertner, a blockchain enthusiast and influencer, to discuss the intricate world of stabl...
#76 Untangling: Technology & Mental Health with Dr. Annie Zimmerman
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we're joined by Dr. Annie Zimmerman, a distinguished psychotherapist, to blend technology with mental health discu...
#75 Untangling: The Crypto Election
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the U.S. election just around the corner, today we delve into how cryptocurrency is influencing the political landscape as Donald Trump and Kamal...
#74 Untangling: Meta Orion
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Untangling Web3, we dive into the cutting-edge developments at Meta with a focus on the recently announced Orion AR glasses and Meta's br...
#73 Untangling: DePin with Alex Pawlowski
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we're joined by Alex Pawlowski, an expert in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), to unravel ho...
#72 Untangling: Unifying Bitcoin & Ethereum with Jeff Garzik
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Jack and Alec are joined by Jeff Garzik, one of the original Bitcoin developers, who introduces his new proj...
#71 Untangling: PoW vs PoS
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Untangling Web3, we dive into a critical aspect of blockchain technology—consensus algorithms, focusing specifically on Proof-of-Work (...
#70 Untangling: DAOs with Sunny Lu
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we're joined by Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO of VeChain. Sunny brings a wealth of knowledge from his forme...
#69 Untangling: Web3 x Deck-building with Justin Gary
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we're joined by Justin Gary, the visionary behind the innovative trading card game, Solforge Fusion. With d...
#68 Untangling: Bitcoin Mining with Kurt Wuckert Jr.
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of Untangling Web3 to explore the intricate world of Bitcoin mining with expert Kurt Wuckert Jr.This episode delves into the c...
#67 Untangling: AI Agents with Colin Fitzpatrick
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of Web3 and AI with our guest, Colin Fitzpatrick, Chief Business Development Officer at Griffin AI. This episode explores the inte...
#66 Untangling: The Impact of Quantum Computing
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we continue our exploration of quantum computing, diving deeper into its practical applications and potenti...
#65 Untangling: Quantum Computing 101
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Untangling Web3, we venture into the frontier of technology by exploring the fascinating world of quantum computing. This episod...
#64 Untangling: Web3 Tourism with Cynthia Huang
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we explore the intersections of Web3, blockchain, and the tourism sector with Cynthia Huang, Co-founder and CEO of Dtravel....
#63 Untangling: Smart Contracts 101 with Keir Finlow-Bates
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Untangling Web3, we are joined by Keir Finlow-Bates, a prominent blockchain researcher and author. Today, we delve into the ...
#62 Untangling: Digital Assets for Gaming with Dan Nikolaides
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Untangling Web3, we are thrilled to have Dan Nikolaides, CTO at Studio369, who brings two decades of experience in game develo...
#61 Untangling: Humanity & Technology with Aragorn Meulendijks
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Untangling Web3, where we sat down with Aragorn Meulendijks, renowned as "Mr. Metaverse." Aragorn is a visionary blendin...
#60 Untangling: Web3 for Supply Chains with Nikhil Varma
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Untangling Web3, where today's guest, Nikhil Varma, delves into the revolutionary impact of Web3 and blockchain technology on supply c...
#59 Untangling: Emerging Tech for Sustainability with Giorgio Torre
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we are joined by Giorgio Torre, an expert in sustainability and emerging technologies. Giorgio discusses the integ...
#58 Untangling: Unstoppable Domains with Sandy Carter
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we're joined by Sandy Carter, a titan in the tech industry with a 20-year trajectory that spans from Web1 to the n...
#57 Untangling: Next-Gen Blockchains with Bruno Calabretta
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we're excited to welcome Bruno Calabretta, the Indonesian hub leader at Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) and co-fo...
#56 Untangling: Video Game Monetization with Timothy Tello
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, where today we're diving deep into the realms of gaming and blockchain with none other than...
#55 Untangling: Web3 Gaming
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast, we dive into the transformative world of Web3 gaming. With the gaming market projected to reach ne...
#54 Untangling: Modular Blockchains with Anurag Arjun
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, Jack and Alec sit down with Anurag Arjun, co-founder of Polygon and current leader of Avail. Anurag shares profoun...
#53 Untangling: Ethereum ETFs
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast, we dive into the recent approval of Ethereum ETFs by the SEC, a pivotal development that promises to ...
#52 Untangling: 1 Year in Web3
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast! This episode marks our one-year anniversary, and to celebrate, we're taking a nostalgic ...
#51 Untangling: Crypto Custody
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Untangling Web 3 podcast, we tackle one of the most pressing questions in the world of cryptocurrency: how should you custody y...
#50 Untangling: Ethical AI with Heather Leigh-Flannery & Dr. Alex Cahana
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, we welcome back two returning friends of the podcast: Heather Leigh-Flannery and Dr. Alex Cahana, who delve into t...
#49 Untangling: ZK for Web3 with John Lilic
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, Jack and Alec sit down with John Lilic, a seasoned Web3 pioneer and executive director at the Telos Foundation.Joh...
#48 Untangling: Zero-Knowledge Proofs
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Jack and Alec dive deep into the fascinating world of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) with a focus on their piv...
#47 Untangling: Web3 Community with Jia Yang
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Jack and Alec are joined by Jia Yang, founder of the innovative social platform Playground.Jia shares her jo...
#46 Untangling: Web 2.5 with Luke Mulks
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Untangling Web3, Jack and Alec speak to Luke Mulks from Brave Software, exploring the concept of Web 2.5 as a transitionary phase t...
#45 Untangling: The Halvening
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, we dive deep into the heart of cryptocurrency's most talked-about phenomenon – the Bitcoin ha...
#44 Untangling: The History of Bitcoin with Kurt Wuckert Jr
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, Jack and Alec are joined by Kurt Wuckert Jr., a seasoned Bitcoin enthusiast and Chief Bitcoin Historian at CoinGee...
#43 Untangling: Side Chains
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, Jack and Alec demystify the concept of side chains in the blockchain ecosystem, discussing their significance for ...
#42 Untangling: Sustainability in Web3 with Antonio Senatore
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, Jack and Alec sit down with Antonio Senatore, CTO at VeChain Foundation, to dive deep into the realm of sustainabi...
#41 Untangling: Shared Travel Experiences with Sam Simmons
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Untangling Web3, Jack and Alec are joined by Sam Simmons, the visionary behind MintPass, a Web3 travel companion app revoluti...
#40 Untangling: Layer 2
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jack and Alec dissect the multi-layered architecture of blockchain technology, with a focus on the details of Layer 2 technologies. W...
#39 Untangling: Institutional Adoption with Colin Butler
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Jack and Alec are joined by Colin Butler, the Global Head of Institutional Capital at Polygon Labs. Colin sh...
#38 Untangling: Smart Legal Contracts with Richard Baker
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Untangling Web3 podcast, hosts Jack and Alec welcome Richard Baker, founder and CEO of Tokenovate, who shares his journey from ...
#37 Untangling: Smart Contracts
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alec and Jack delve into the evolution, functionality, and future potential of smart contracts within the Web3 ecosystem. We begin by...
#36 Untangling: Regulated Web3 Finance with Stefan Kimmel
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Alec and Jack welcome Stefan Kimmel, CEO of M2, a Web3 trading and investment platform. Kimmel discusses his background in traditional...
#35 Untangling: The Philosophy of Web3 with Alex Cahana
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alec and Jack are joined by Dr. Alex Cahana to discuss the philosophical side of Web3. Dr, Cahana, with over 25 years of experience i...
#34 Untangling: Bitcoin ETF Approvals
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of Untangling Web 3 focuses on the recent approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs and its implications for the crypto and Web3 spaces. The ho...
#33 Untangling: Tokenized Securities with Julian Kwan
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Alec Burns and Jack Davis welcome Julian Kwan, CEO of InvestaX and IXSwap, a notable figure in real estate, ...
#32 Untangling: 2024 Predictions
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the podcast, the hosts embark on an explorative journey into key predictions for the Web3 space in 2024, delving into a range...
#31 Untangling 2023: The Web3 Review
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this year-end review episode, the hosts recap the major themes and events of 2023 in the web3 space. They kick off by discussing the significant im...
#30 Untangling: Binance & FTX
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts delve into the recent upheavals in the Web3 finance sector, with a particular focus on the dramatic developments around FTX...
#29 Untangling: The Crypto Markets with Gracy Chen
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Alec Burns and Jack Davies welcome Gracy Chen, the managing director of Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency e...
#28 Untangling: DeFi
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Alec Burns and Jack Davis delve into the complexities and innovations of decentralized finance (DeFi). They ...
#27 Untangling: TradFi
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Alec Burns and Jack Davies delve into the intricate relationship between decentralized finance (DeFi) and tr...
#26 Untangling: Digital Ownership & Access Controls with Sean Griffin
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Alec Burns and Jack Davies engage with Sean Griffin, co-founder of Object Layer, to dissect the intersection...