Elisha Owusu Akyaw

Web3’s complexity is holding back its adoption. In the latest Hashing It Out, experts break down the biggest UX challenges and innovations for a more user-friendly industry.

Treehouse CEO Brandon Goh says that fixed income could be DeFi's missing link to more widespread adoption, particularly at an institutional level, in the latest episode of Hashing It Out.

Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante joins the Hashing It Out podcast to discuss the future of crypto exchanges, security, regulation and the evolving Solana ecosystem in 2025.

The latest episode of HIO looks at how blockchain and AI transform wearable technology with Cudis CEO Edison Chen, who explains how Web3 gives users control over their health data.

On the latest episode of the “Hashing It Out” podcast Michael Heinrich, co-founder and CEO of 0G Labs, breaks down decentralized AI’s (DeAI) transformation of Web3 and the AI landscape.

In this Hashing It Out episode, Tom Trowbridge of Fluence Labs explains how decentralized networks could outperform tech giants with blockchain tech.

NFTs may have died down, but RARI Foundation’s Jana Bertram is bullish on their evolution, according to her analysis of the industry in the latest episode of the Hashing It Out podcast.

The latest episode of the Hashing It Out podcast explores how crypto cash-back rewards are driving Web3 adoption by bridging traditional commerce and blockchain technology. 

Nicholas Zaldastani, former Oracle director, reflects on the explosive rise in data’s value since the late 1980s, when he recognized its strategic power and how blockchain technology can change the landscape. 

In episode 62 of the Hashing It Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw explores Web3s attempt to disrupt internet infrastructure with Harrison Hines, CEO and co-founder of Fleek Network and Kyle Okamoto, chief technology officer of Aethir.

On the latest episode of the Hashing It Out podcast, VeChain and Puffpaw execs discuss how blockchain can incentivize positive behavior changes.

Chainbase chief operating officer Chris Feng discusses how onchain data is evolving into a new asset class and how AI is reshaping the Web3 ecosystem.

In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw explores cross-chain protocols and multichain ecosystems with Keer Lau, ecosystem growth lead at Orbiter Finance.

In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw confronts the realities of Web3 hiring with Pedro Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol.

In this episode of Hashing It Out by Cointelegraph, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Pavel Bains, co-founder and CEO of Bluzelle, about decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs).

Roy Hui, co-founder and CEO of LightLink, breaks down what it takes to build a layer-2 platform in a very competitive field — from airdrops to developer engagement and adoption.

On the latest episode of Hashing It Out, Avail’s co-founder explains the need to unify multiple networks in the Web3 space, not just ideologically but through innovation.

In episode 54 of Hashing It Out, Micah Yeackley, the co-founder of Kula DAO, discusses how tokenizing traditional illiquid assets opens up investment opportunities to a broader audience.

In episode 53 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, John Mullin, the CEO of Mantra Chain, says the tokenization sector has a better product-market fit with institutions than retail investors.

In the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, the co-founder of XYO Network, Arie Trouw, explains how blockchain technology can help fight fake information on the internet alongside a general change in attitude.

Jake Campton, communications lead and community advocate at VeChain, argues that providing incentives through gamification and Web3 is a sure path toward getting the masses to adopt more sustainable practices.

Sonali Giovino, global head of ecosystems at De.Fi, believes decentralized finance security has gotten more coverage over the years because risks discourage adoption.

Antoni Zolciak, co-founder of Aleph Zero, explains that delisting privacy-centric cryptocurrencies like Monero is the industry’s way of responding to regulations, and only projects willing to adapt may survive.

The co-founder of Polygon argues that there aren’t enough layer-2 networks despite the growing belief there are too many.

Jeff, the founder of Merlin Chain, argues that Ethereum can handle most of the innovations built on layer-2 networks, but Bitcoin cannot, making layer-2s more important for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Ray Chan, the CEO of Memeland, explains why SocialFi may not be the best way to describe decentralized social media and how social apps are easier to onboard users than trading apps.

Rich Rines, an initial contributor to Core DAO, makes a strong case for BRC-20 and building utility on the Bitcoin blockchain as an extension of Satoshi’s vision and an alternative pathway for miners in the future.

Larisa Barbu, the chief operating officer of Exchange Art, credits Solana’s recent explosion to the resilient nature of its community, focusing on developers and FOMO after major roadmap updates.

Mita CEO Kena Amoah argues that GameFi could rival DeFi in attracting new users if developers combine incentives with fun.

WalletChat chief technology officer Kevin Larson breaks down crypto wallet security for newbies. He argues that going slow is an underrated yet important strategy for maintaining safety.