Helios Horizons

On Helios Horzions Ep.39, we're joined by Ahmed Serghini of Hatom Protocol who offers a refreshing perspective on what truly matters in Web3 - building solutions that address real ecosystem needs. Ahmed shared his journey which eventually led him to discover MultiversX and build Hatom Protocol. What began as a simple lending platform has grown into a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem fe

On Helios Horizons Ep.38, we chat to Eno Sim, Chief Vibes Officer at Sanctum about the art of building a community in Web3. From starting his career at Samsung developing mobile payment technology to founding ISC, Eno's journey eventually led him to Sanctum, where his talents for community building and strategic implementation could flourish without the burden of trying to do every

How do talented individuals find their way into the rapidly evolving Web3 space? What pathways exist for students graduating with traditional degrees to transition into blockchain careers? And most importantly, what infrastructure can we build to make this journey more accessible? Kid, the 23-year-old founder of Rujira Academy, addresses these critical questions in this wide-rangin

What does it take to build a thriving Web3 audience? Cynthia Bahati from Scrib3 joined us to share her recipes for successful community growth. In her early days she worked with Interscope Records, helping Mick Jagger launch an NFT. The experience taught her a crucial lesson: no matter how famous the name, community connection is essential for Web3 success. Cynthia's Web3 career co

On Helios Horizons Ep.35 we're joined by Bertug Oymak, co-founder of AgentiPy - sharing his journey from NFTs to builder. While most developers building blockchain tools rely on TypeScript, the vast majority of AI researchers work exclusively in Python. This disconnect created a massive adoption barrier that AgentiPy is solving through their Python toolkit, which connects AI agents

On Helios Horizons Ep.34, we chat to Cooper Emmons about Injective's journey to becoming one of the leading lights in the DeFi revolution. Key to Injective's success is the team's unwavering focus on creating financial infrastructure that solves genuine problems. Cooper reveals how Injective is democratizing access to financial instruments that have traditionally been restricted to

Makoto Uramura, co-founder of Pell Network, joined us on Helios Horizons Ep.33 to discuss how Pell are creating a more capital efficient staking system by allowing projects to leverage the economic security of established assets rather of relying solely on their native tokens. The problem is straightforward but devastating: new networks must attract validators by offering substanti

What happens when AI merges with blockchain technology? Tony Plasencia, co-founder of Griffain, joined us to share his insights for this exciting episode. From his early days at Uber to building multiple startups, Tony's path ultimately led to a revelation: crypto remains frustratingly complex for everyday users, creating an adoption ceiling that even the most user-friendly blockch

On Helios Horizons Ep.31, we're joined by Robbie Shillstone, an animator and filmmaker who has seamlessly transitioned into using Web3 technology to unlock new creative opportunties. Robbie shares his journey from shooting short films with top jazz musicians in New York to gaining prominence on social media during the pandemic. A collaboration with Method Man from the Wu-Tang Clan

On Helios Horizons Ep.30 we chat to Jelena Djuric, the co-founder and CEO of Noble, who shares her incredible path from academic roots in political and peace studies to becoming a trailblazing Web3 founder. Jelena's fascination with Bitcoin and Ethereum spurred her journey in community management roles at DFINITY and Celo before she ultimately founded Noble in the Cosmos ecosystem.