Web3 with Sam Kamani

348: Rebuilding Finance Onchain: How Nexus is Powering the Machine Trading Era

12 Jan 2026

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In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Marin, co‑founder of Nexus.xyz, the next‑generation Layer‑1 blockchain built for financial applications. We dig into why the future of blockchains may not be general purpose, but specialized and verifiable. Daniel breaks down how Nexus uses CK proofs, dual‑core architecture, and native APIs to bring Web‑2 finance experiences on‑chain. We talk about algorithmic trading, prediction markets, sustainable revenue models, ecosystem incentives, and what the market needs to scale in 2026 and beyond. If you’re curious about where blockchain infrastructure and financial products are headed, this is a must‑listen.00:01:30 – Daniel’s path into crypto and Nexus’s origin.00:02:45 – What verifiable finance really means for a Layer‑1.00:04:00 – Why traditional Web3 chains fail at Web‑2‑like financial UX.00:06:30 – The case for specialization over general purpose chains.00:08:00 – Nexus’s dual‑core architecture: benefits & trade‑offs.00:11:45 – Best‑suited applications: algorithmic trading & native APIs.00:14:30 – How CK proofs enable scalability & verifiability.00:16:30 – Revenue capture: why Nexus prioritizes business sustainability.00:18:30 – Balancing developer incentives and protocol economics.00:21:45 – Exciting innovations: tokenized prediction markets & composability.00:23:30 – Other projects worth watching (Hyperliquid, Lighter, Tempo, stablecoin builders).00:26:00 – Nexus’s 2026 roadmap: mainnet + perpetual exchange launch.00:27:45 – Lessons learned: move fast, stay adaptive.00:30:00 – Community ask: engage with the Nexus ecosystem.Connect with Nexus and Daniel hereDisclaimer:- Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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