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ep. 220 - Building Social Consensus: Polkadot's Path to Global Governance
Dec 21, 2025
46m 58s
ep. 218 - Solving Cross-chain with Polkadot & Sig Network - CEO David Millar-Durrant
Dec 7, 2025
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ep. 117 - Mandala Changes Everything – Polkadot Hub, Native BTC, Gold, RWA & KPG Countdown
Nov 30, 2025
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ep. 216 - Making Web3 More Human: Products for People with Parity Technology's Karim Jedda
Nov 24, 2025
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ep. 215 - Polkadot's Future 🔮 Replace Everyday Tools with Web3 Apps - w/ VP Pierre Aubert
Nov 9, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 12/21/25 | ![]() ep. 220 - Building Social Consensus: Polkadot's Path to Global Governance✨ | blockchaindecentralization+5 | Dom | PolkadotPolkadot Fellowship+4 | — | Polkadotdecentralized governance+5 | — | 46m 58s | |
| 12/7/25 | ![]() ep. 218 - Solving Cross-chain with Polkadot & Sig Network - CEO David Millar-Durrant | David Millar-Durant (sig.network CEO) dropped a wildest interop idea at Sub0: give every smart contract its own private key so dApps can natively touch Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid — whatever — without wrappers or sketchy bridges.If you’re tired of blockchain silos, this is the interview to give you hope for that full-interop future. | — | ||||||
| 11/30/25 | ![]() ep. 117 - Mandala Changes Everything – Polkadot Hub, Native BTC, Gold, RWA & KPG Countdown | Mandala co-founder Michael Bennallack sits down at Sub0 Buenos Aires and finally confirms: KPG is happening THIS YEAR. He reveals 5 massive updates: Mandala expanding to Polkadot Hub, permissionless Bitcoin minting via Bitlayer, Ink Finance bringing RWA funds and DAO tools, tokenized proven gold reserves, ZK identity upgrades, and a neighboring Southeast Asian nation-state that has already budgeted for Mandala adoption. Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | ![]() ep. 216 - Making Web3 More Human: Products for People with Parity Technology's Karim Jedda | Karim Jedda, Director of Product Engineering at Parity Technologies, joins Space Monkeys to pull back the curtain on the massive product pivot happening at Parity under Gavin Wood's leadership. From Cybergov – three AI agents autonomously voting on Polkadot governance – to the viral Gaslight Garage experiment that forced phones to hear endless keywords, Karim reveals the raw creativity driving Web3 forward. Discover the tools, mindset, and rapid prototyping turning ideas into apps at Parity right now.Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | ![]() ep. 215 - Polkadot's Future 🔮 Replace Everyday Tools with Web3 Apps - w/ VP Pierre Aubert | Pierre Aubert, VP of Engineering at Parity, returns to the Space Monkeys Podcast to discuss Polkadot's evolution from infrastructure to product-focused development. Explore how Parity is building decentralized prototypes for ticketing, access control, and enterprise tools to enhance privacy and security. Learn about management practices emphasizing outcomes, lessons from the Polkadot Hub project, and future plans involving stablecoins, proof of personhood, and AI-accelerated app creation. Discover why decentralized systems prevent data leaks and offer superior scalability, plus insights on hiring and community collaboration for Web3 advancement.Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | ![]() ep. 214 - Institutional Access to DOT in the USA w/ Polkadot Capital Group & Dave Sedacca | Dave Sedacca, Head of Finance at Parity and leader of Polkadot Capital Group, joins Space Monkeys in Washington Square Park to outline the strategy for reviving Polkadot's presence in US capital markets. With over three years at Parity, Sedacca draws from BlackRock, Kayak.com, and Casper experience to address ecosystem challenges: tarnished reputation, VC pullbacks, and limited institutional access. He details Polkadot Capital Group's role in education, structured products like share classes, and DeFi integration via Polkadot Hub. Key insights include ETF potential, staking tax hurdles, and mind-blowing stats!Sedacca emphasizes rebuilding relationships, quarterly outreach, panels, and data-driven dashboards to bridge TradFi gaps. Learn how Polkadot's 10-year tech foundation, founded by Ethereum co-creator Gavin Wood, positions it for scalable RWA tokenization, rollups like Hyperbridge, and retirement fund exposure. A must-watch for investors eyeing Polkadot's institutional comeback.Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 10/26/25 | ![]() ep. 213 - Gavin Wood & The Second Age of Polkadot 🪖 Freedom is the Product | Gavin Wood, founder of Polkadot and Parity, joins Space Monkeys for an in-depth discussion on The Second Age of Polkadot, his personal pivot to building essential Web3 products, and philosophical insights into the human mind. He critiques industrialized society's uniformity, explores proof of personhood for security, issuance curves, treasury reforms, and strategies for stablecoins backed by DOT. Wood also shares visions for agentic societies, governance improvements, and real-world social experiments centered on education and communities. Recorded live at the Parity Retreat in Bulgaria, this episode uncovers how blockchain can disrupt power structures and enable a more aligned future. Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | ![]() ep 212 - Institutional Crypto Rails: Wakem Capital Management Strategies w/ John Vincent | John Vincent, founder and CEO of Wakem Capital Management, shares his transition from 25 years in traditional global macro finance to pioneering crypto investments in 2017. Discover how economic concerns led him to Bitcoin as digital gold, his early bets on Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana, and Avalanche, and lessons from letdowns like EOS. He discusses risk management, institutional adoption, Polkadot's potential revival, and blockchain's transformative impact on global finance, including empowering the unbanked and tokenizing assets. Gain insights into crypto's future beyond four-year cycles.Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 10/12/25 | ![]() ep. 211 - From Wall Street to Bitcoin, Polkadot & Beyond with Skybridge & John Darsie | In this episode of Space Monkeys, John Darsie, partner at Skybridge Capital and CEO of SALT, shares his path from traditional finance to leading crypto investments. Discover Skybridge's entry into Bitcoin during the pandemic, strategic bets on Polkadot, and views on inflation hedging through the stack market & Web3.Darsie discusses Anthony Scaramucci's leadership, market cycles, and the evolution of SALT conferences as bridges between legacy finance and blockchain innovation.Explore regulatory advancements, proof of personhood, and future events shaping digital assets. | — | ||||||
| 9/28/25 | ![]() ep. 210 - Blockchange Ventures: Secrets to Spotting Billions with GP, John Squire | Dive into an exclusive conversation with John Squire, General Partner at Blockchange Ventures, as he shares the origins of their groundbreaking investments in Polkadot, Ethereum, Solana, and more. From turning a $30 million fund into nearly $900 million in returns to analyzing Polkadot's token supply cap, governance challenges, and the JAM protocol's potential for enterprise-scale blockchain. Squire discusses Gavin Wood's vision, the shift toward product-focused development, and how blockchain is poised to transform industries through secure, decentralized infrastructure. Essential insights for investors and builders navigating the next wave of crypto innovation. | — | ||||||
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| 9/21/25 | ![]() ep. 209 - From Drake’s E-Commerce to Polkadot with Tim Wu: A Developer’s Wild Journey | Join Tim Woo, a Principal Engineer at ChainSafe, as he shares his journey from Web2 to Web3, revealing why he left the grind of AWS microservices for the innovative world of blockchain. Discover how ChainSafe is shaping Polkadot’s ecosystem, from building alternative clients to contributing to the revolutionary Jam upgrade. Learn about the future of decentralized computing, Web3 infrastructure, and why Polkadot’s SDK could redefine how developers build scalable, open-source products. If you’re curious about blockchain’s next big leap, this is a must-watch for developers and tech enthusiasts alike.Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 9/14/25 | ![]() ep. 209 - Why Polkadot’s Architecture Is Winning Over Enterprises with John Goldshmidt | Discover how Magenta Labs is driving Polkadot’s Web3 revolution with strategic initiatives to bring enterprises and consumers into the ecosystem. In this exclusive interview with John Goldschmidt, Head of Growth at Magenta Labs, we dive into Polkadot’s unique architecture, its scalable technology, and why industries like sports, entertainment, and music are adopting it. Learn about real-world use cases, regulatory clarity in North America, and how Magenta Labs is connecting the dots for sustainable blockchain growth. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of Web3 with Polkadot! Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 8/31/25 | ![]() ep. 207 - Pudgy Party Slides onto Polkadot with Mythical Games Co-founder Cameron Thacker | Check out this Space Monkeys podcast with Cameron Thacker, co-founder of Mythical Games. He gets into how NFL Rivals pulled in over 7 million downloads and FIFA Rivals hit a million in just a couple months. Pudgy Party just launched and is taking the world by storm!Cameron talks about their in-game marketplace where 60% of the revenue comes from players trading with each other, and this new Pulse app that’s like a Web3 hub for gamers. Plus, he explains how Polkadot keeps their blockchain tech running smooth. If you’re into gaming or blockchain, you’ll dig this one. Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 8/24/25 | ![]() ep. 206 - Abstract Attention Domination for Consumer Crypto in 2025 with Phin Totten | Check this out. Phinn Totten, Abstract Chain’s marketing lead, drops real talk on gaining traction in crypto in 2025. No paid ads, just organic creator opportunities & building. He dives into how they’re leveraging Pudgy Penguins’ wave, making onboarding smooth with the Abstract Global Wallet, and laying out a creator-first ecosystem. Their streaming platform’s got 60,000 creators waiting, and they’re linked up with heavyweights like Red Bull Racing. Want the lowdown on how Abstract Chain’s setting up crypto for the next billion users? This is it.Want to know what's happening with Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 8/17/25 | ![]() ep. 205 - Take me to your Leader 👽 Polkadot’s Sacred Myth & the Web3 Revolution | Join us in Las Vegas for an exclusive podcast with Punkatron, Mr. Ryan Haczynski, diving deep into the Polkadot ecosystem. We explore Polkadot’s passionate community of believers, and the challenges of decentralization.Discover insights on blockchain governance, the potential for blockchain-based voting systems, and how leaders like Lemo, Bill Laboon, Angie Dalton and others are shaping the future of crypto.Don’t miss this candid conversation about the future of Web3, community-driven innovation, and the evolving crypto landscape.Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 8/10/25 | ![]() ep. 204 - On-chain Privacy Without Compromise 🔥 Flipchan's Vision for Kusama and ZK Tech | In this episode of Space Monkeys, longtime Web3 contributor Flipchan shares his gripping journey from a teenage hacker on IRC channels, breaking into systems for dopamine kicks, to pioneering privacy tech in crypto. Starting with Bitcoin in 2013, he built nodes, non-custodial payments, Monero e-commerce platforms, a betting site integrated with chess. com, and even tokenized a Romanian hotel in 2018.Transitioning to the Polkadot ecosystem, Flipchan worked on Composable Finance, Edgeware upgrades, the UpTest framework, and BagPipes for seamless XCM. Now, he's leading Kusama Shield, a ZK-powered privacy mixer deploying soon on Kusama, enabling shielded transfers for KSM and ERC20 assets with on-ramps from top L1 coins like Solana and Litecoin.He discusses standing firm on privacy principles, the risks of compliance sellouts, and Kusama's future with ZK bounties, proof of personhood, and advanced cryptography.Discover why privacy is essential in a surveillance-heavy world and how Kusama is set for a privacy boom.Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 8/3/25 | ![]() ep. 203 - Why Polkadot’s JAM Isn’t Priced In Yet 🤝 Moving Big DOT Bags with HIC! | Discover how Harbour Industrial Capital (HIC) is revolutionizing the Polkadot ecosystem with their funds dedicated to ecosystem project development!In this episode of Space Monkeys, HIC’s CEO Max Rebol and CIO Mario Altenburger reveal their dual strategy of venture capital investments and liquidity provision through tokens in projects like Mandala Chain, Xcavate, and peaq. Learn how Fund II differs from Fund I, their focus on global projects with an Asian foundation, and why they’re bullish on Polkadot’s JAM upgrade, DeFi, RWAs, gaming, and government services. From supporting parachain auctions to driving Web3 innovation, HIC is positioning itself as a lead investor in Polkadot’s next big wave. Don’t miss insights into their investment process, the role of liquidity pools like Hydration, and their vision for Polkadot’s future! Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 7/27/25 | ![]() Bill Laboon on Kusama's Evolution 🐦🔥 ZK, Proof of Personhood, and 10M DOT! - Space Monkeys 202 | Join Bill Laboon, the new Vice President of Ecosystem at the Web3 Foundation, as he returns to Space Monkeys to discuss major developments in Polkadot and Kusama. From his new role aligning the ecosystem to new initiatives like the Polkadot Agents program for rapid support and bridging Open Gov gaps, Bill shares insights on coordinated decentralization. Explore the transfer of 10 million DOT to Kusama for bounties in art and social experiments, ZK/advanced cryptography, and proof of personhood. Dive into Open Gov improvements, governance fatigue solutions, economic reforms including inflation adjustments and supply caps, and the vision for a truly decentralized internet. Whether you're a DOT holder, builder, or blockchain enthusiast, this episode unpacks strategies for Polkadot's growth and Kusama's independent identity. Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 7/20/25 | ![]() ep. 201 - Deploy Powerful Rollups ⚡️ Eliminating Polkadot Painpoints for Maximum Blockchain Advantage | Discover how Polkadot’s Deployment Portal (PDP) is revolutionizing blockchain development by simplifying rollup deployment. In this episode of Space Monkeys, Santi Balaguer from Parity Technologies dives into the PDP’s game-changing features, from pre-built templates to automatic core time renewals. Learn why Polkadot is the go-to platform for builders, offering unmatched scalability, native rollup support, and seamless interoperability. Whether you’re a developer or a blockchain enthusiast, this video reveals how PDP eliminates deployment pain points and empowers projects to thrive. Watch now to explore the future of rollups on Polkadot!Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 7/13/25 | ![]() ep.200 - Ledger CTO's Hacking Journey ⚠️ Securing 20% of Crypto with Charles Guillemet | Join us for an exclusive interview with Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet, who shares his incredible journey from hacking his ISP at 13 to leading security for a company that protects over 20% of the crypto market cap. Discover how Ledger’s Donjon team breaks wallets to strengthen them, the truth behind supply chain security fears, and innovations like clear signing and transaction checks that saved $18M from scams in just one month. Charles dives into quantum computing myths, post-quantum cryptography, and Ledger’s plans for quantum-ready devices and mobile security integration. Learn why Ledger’s secure touchscreens and open-source frameworks are setting new standards for self-custody in crypto. Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | ![]() ep. 199 - KILT Reborn New CEO, Rish Kumar, Reveals Consumer-Centric Roadmap for 2025 | Join as we blast off with Rishant Kumar, the new CEO of KILT Protocol, as he unveils an ambitious, consumer-centric roadmap for 2025 in this exclusive Space Monkeys interview. Discover how KILT is transforming digital identity with the Clans app, a gamified attention economy platform, Sporran 2.0, a mobile-first identity wallet, and KILT Pay, a unified payment app integrating popular payment methods from around the world. Learn about DIDsign 2.0, a user-friendly document signing platform, and KILT’s EVM-compatible SDK for cross-chain accessibility. Dive into KILT’s rebirth as a leader in Web3 identity and its bold plans to capture consumer mindshare. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of Polkadot’s most innovative projects!Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 6/29/25 | ![]() ep. 198 - The Polkadot App with Birdo - Spending Crypto with the Easiest Web3 App Ever? | Discover Polkadot’s revolutionary consumer-facing app designed to make crypto accessible for beginners and beyond!In this video, we dive into the app's game-changing features: a non-custodial Visa payment card, seamless on-chain identity with no logins, and the ability to spend crypto at over 1,000 brands like Starbucks and Walmart in seconds.Learn how Birdo and his team has worked to simplify management of DOT and stablecoins like USDC, all while keeping fees ultra-low.Owned by the Polkadot Community Foundation, The Polkadot App empowers users to keep custody of their funds and even own a piece of the app itself. Is this the future of crypto wallets? Watch now to find out!Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 6/22/25 | ![]() ep. 197 - Leemo's Wild Ride 🥵 Polkadot, Chaos DAO & the Candid Truth About OpenGov | Join us for an electrifying episode of Space Monkeys as we dive deep with Leemo, Chief Nice Officer of Novasama Technologies and co-founder of Chaos DAO! From his World of Warcraft roots to becoming a Polkadot ecosystem legend, Leemo shares his origin story, the rise of Chaos DAO, and the game-changing impact of Polkadot's OpenGov. Discover insider insights on Polkadot’s interoperability, DeFi landscape, and the future of Web3. Don’t miss Leemo's candid takes on governance drama, treasury spends, and why Polkadot is poised to shine in the bear market!Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 6/15/25 | ![]() Ep. 196 - The Power of Feooh ⚡️ The Secret Strategies of Master Web3 Builders | Space Monkeys blasting off into the incredible journey of Sukhmeet and Ashmeen Soin, a married couple and co-founders of Feooh, who are making waves in the Polkadot ecosystem! With a delivery background spanning The Canadian Ministry of Defense, healthcare, fintech, and gaming, they’ve built game-changing projects like Mandala’s ID Chain for 260M+ people and Zexify, a Web3 gaming platform revolutionizing player empowerment. Discover how their small team of 20 achieves massive impact on short timeframes, their vision for blockchain’s future, and their work with Polkadot’s cutting-edge tech like JAM and Substrate. Don’t miss this inspiring story of innovation, loyalty, and Web3 enablement!Subscribe for more Web3 and blockchain insights.Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
| 6/8/25 | ![]() ep. 195 - Kylix: Cross-Chain DeFi Breakthrough ⚡️ Inside the Lend/Borrow Hub-&-Spoke Model | Discover Kylix Finance, a game-changing DeFi protocol built on Polkadot’s rollup ecosystem, redefining lending and borrowing across blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Polkadot. In this episode of Space Monkeys, co-founder Gianluigi Davassi unveils Kylix’s unique hub-and-spoke model, partnered with Hyperbridge, that ensures secure, over-collateralized lending markets. Learn how Kylix tackles liquidity fragmentation, loan repayments, and liquidation risks with innovative collateral scoring. Don’t miss this deep dive into a future of interoperable DeFi! Subscribe for more Web3 insights and join the conversation.Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first?Follow The Kus on X!Music by Blissomatico | — | ||||||
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