BlockHunters

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 23 In today's episode, we're joined by rushi manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs. From being the youngest hire at United Health Group at 16 to building a Move-based execution environment, Rushi shares his journey as a builder who's been coding since before he could drive. We explore why Move is outpacing Solana in developer growth, hitting 9.5% of monthly active developers, the importance of focusing on real utility over predatory tokenomics, and why performance matters more than technical classifications. Plus, Rushi breaks down Movement's approach to Ethereum scaling - combining Move's high throughput and formal verification with Ethereum's battle-tested security and liquidity. https://t.co/5wnNK67rjv

??? BlockHunters Voices Ep. 22 LIVE In today's episode, we're joined by Cuong Do to break down Berally - the social trading platform on Berachain that's putting a fresh spin by bringing AI into the mix. From his early days as a stockbroker to building AI-powered trading tools, Cuong shares what pushed him to reimagine how traders work together on-chain. We cover Berally's Proof-of-Liquidity system for traders, their choice to skip private funding rounds, and how AI fits into decentralized trading. https://lnkd.in/dPD_cRgK

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 21 In this one, RedKev and Graeme from the Sproto Gremlins and HPOS10I community keep it raw and real—diving into the soul of crypto culture. We dive into their journey—how they got into crypto, their love for $BITCOIN, and why Berachain's setup was the perfect fit for their L2 chain. It's all about organic growth & genuine vibes. https://lnkd.in/dhtrTftP

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 20 This time, we chat with Wilson, Co-founder of Honeypot Finance, who went from software architect to pioneering DeFi mechanics on Berachain. Wilson takes us through Honeypot's journey—from their $2M NFT launch to becoming a DeFi hub—breaking down how their Pot2Pump model is transforming token launches and building sustainable liquidity. Plus, he shares why community should be the real VC in crypto and why memes are still one of the most underrated forces in the space. https://lnkd.in/dDT9mEV3

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 19 Henlo frens, and furthermore, ooga booga! In this episode, we're joined by Ethan Rife, who went from grinding startups to building Kingdomly, making NFTs more than just expensive JPEGs. Ethan dives into his early crypto days, the ups and downs of navigating the bear market, and how Kingdomly is making NFT creation as simple as sending a tweet. We discuss NFT staking, the past, present & future of Berachain, and and how Proof of Liquidity could be integrated into NFTs. Plus, Ethan shares his take on the rise of gaming NFTs & memecoins, and why community support is everything for a project's success. https://lnkd.in/dXn3sJda

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 18 In this episode, we chat with Dr. Wajahat Mughal, who switched from medicine to building IVX Labs on Berachain. From performing surgeries to crafting DeFi derivatives, Waj breaks down how critical thinking skills bridge these seemingly different worlds and why he's betting on making options trading actually make sense. We cover his path into crypto during med school, why education matters in DeFi, and how IVX reduces complexity while maintaining capital efficiency. Plus, Waj breaks down yield trading mechanics, the power of community-driven development, and why simple solutions often beat fancy features. https://lnkd.in/dn4r3wei

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 17 On today’s episode, we’re joined by TimTimTim from Story, who’s all about shaking up the way we think about intellectual property (IP) in crypto. From his early days in crypto, writing his master's thesis, to his time at Binance, Timothy shares how he got here and why IP in Web3 is a big deal. We also get into the future of Story Protocol, how modular IP solutions could give creators more freedom, and why devs should focus on building fun, engaging apps. Oh, and Tim drops some wisdom on why being public and active on Twitter is key if you want your project to stand out. https://lnkd.in/d4yYpeba

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 16 In this episode, we're joined by Ethan aka Ethan F., who started mining Doge at 15 and now builds universal liquidity at Particle Network. From Discord bot builder to chain abstraction architect, he shares his raw take on Web3's biggest challenge - making crypto feel native to everyone. We explore how Universal Accounts unlock cross-chain UX, why solvers power the future of connected liquidity, and what happens when you let talent build without age limits. Plus, Ethan breaks down why improving user experience beats chasing the next L1, and how meme coins might just bridge Web2 to Web3. https://lnkd.in/dPw9ytXW

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 15 In today's episode, we're joined by Lord Pemby, the mastermind behind Yeet Protocol and a key figure in the Berachain ecosystem. Pemby shares his journey from dark web discovery to building DeFi's most self-aware Ponzi. We explore the mechanics behind the thermonuclear gigaponzi and why Yeetards keep burning their NFTs. He also shares his perspective on financial nihilism vs real innovation, and why focusing on go-to-market over tech is crucial for crypto builders. https://lnkd.in/d8NWmuw2

??? BlockHunters Voices Episode 14 In this episode, we sit down with Ezaan Mangalji aka Zon, Co-Founder of Initia Labs, who's rethinking how appchains should work. After grinding through the bear market, Zon breaks down the interwoven stack - their solution to blockchain's scaling limits. Learn how the VIP program reshapes chain economics, what running multiple VMs means for builders, and where chain abstraction is headed. Plus, Zon shares why building the right community culture around a project matters more than anything in crypto. https://lnkd.in/dTbXe6dS