Y-Axis Podcast

Tristan Yver interviews the cryptocurrency and blockchain space's best entrepreneurs about building successful companies. In these episodes, builders reveal their journeys, challenges, and key lessons that drove their success.

Y-Axis Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Tristan Yver, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tristan Yver hosts Y-Axis Podcast, a technology show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Mert Mumtaz: Solana, Company Building, Culture, Incentives, and Risk Taking

  Apr 29, 20251h 7mS1

  <p>In this conversation, Mert, co-founder and CEO of Helius, shares his journey from working at Coinbase to founding a developer platform for the Solana ecosystem. He discusses the challenges of building a startup, the importance of hiring passionate individuals, and the unique culture at Helius that fosters remote work and team dynamics. Mert emphasizes the significance of risk-taking in entrepreneurship and the need for a strong written culture in a remote-first company. He shares insights on integrating AI into workflows, the importance of building a company culture from the ground up, and his approach to writing that fosters engagement...

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  Episode #15

  Akshay BD: Solana, Crypto Marketing, Stablecoins, Tokenization and Ecosystem Growth

  Apr 23, 20251h 8mS1

  <p>In this conversation, Tristan Yver and Akshay BD discuss the evolution of stablecoins, the role of foundations in blockchain development, and the characteristics of successful founders. They explore the intense startup culture, strategies for breaking into the scene, and the technological innovations within Solana. The discussion also touches on universal basic ownership, the future of tokenized assets, and how individuals can contribute to the Solana ecosystem.</p>

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  Episode #14

  Kevin McCordic (@intern): Monad, Scaling EVM, Community Building, Crypto Marketing & X Growth

  Apr 17, 20251h 27mS1

  <p>In this episode, Tristan Yver interviews Kevin McCordick, the director of growth at Monad. They discuss Kevin's journey from an intern at CMS to leading growth efforts at Monad, the current state of Monad's testnet, and the unique approach Monad takes to scale EVM. The conversation also looks into the importance of community building in the crypto space and how Monad is positioning itself to impact Ethereum positively.</p>

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  Episode #13

  Austin Federa: DoubleZero, New Internet, Distributed Networks, and Consensus Protocols

  Apr 7, 202557 minS1

  <p>In this conversation, Tristan Yver interviews Austin Federa, co-founder of Double Zero, discussing the limitations of the current internet for distributed systems and how Double Zero aims to create a new internet optimized for blockchain technology. They explore the challenges of data transfer, the role of hardware, and the importance of decentralization in building trust within the network. Austin shares insights on the target customers for Double Zero, the innovative business model for value capture, and the future steps for the project. </p>

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  Episode #12

  Arnold Lee: Sphere, Payments, Solana, Growth & Hiring

  Mar 28, 20251h 12mS1

  <p>In this conversation, Tristan Yver interviews Arnold Lee, co-founder and CEO of Sphere, discussing the evolution of cross-border payments, the role of stablecoins in emerging markets, and the challenges of compliance and risk management in the payments industry. Arnold shares insights on how Sphere differentiates itself in the market, the importance of education around stablecoins, and the future of digital currencies. The discussion also touches on the personal motivations behind starting Sphere and the impact of their work on clients' lives.</p>

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