Full Shard: Ep 4 - Worldwide Expansion
Big ideas, bold moves. In tech, Web3, media, public sector & beyond.
History in the making, one breakthrough at a time.
W/ @beniaminmincu@lucianmincu@luciantodea & special guest @xAdamBates.
00:00 - 2 weeks into the US elections
16:36 - Romanian elections
28:35 - xMoney and Stablecoins
41:27 - How to change the world
55:38 - Memecoins and AI
1:09:16 - Adam Bates' story
1:34:52 - Why Adam chose MultiversX
1:39:24 - Trip to South Korea
1:46:55 - Opportunities in South Korea
1:53:12 - Opportunities for MultiversX
1:55:00 - Challenges for MultiversX
1:57:28 - Q&A with Adam Bates
2:18:50 - Lessons learned
Full Shard: Episode 1
3 voices, real talk, unfiltered takes, candid laughs and some spicy bts insights.
We're diving into crypto, the MultiversX transformation, FTX, AI, Trump and more.
Full Shard: Episode 3 - Global Vibe Shift
A massive political victory of global impact. For tech, crypto and society at large.
Hot takes, predictions and insights.
00:00 - Highlight reel
01:01 - Where is the world at?
06:20 - Trump wins the US elections
20:57 - Predictions for what's coming
49:53 - Implications for the crypto space
1:14:51 - Exciting developments for MultiversX
1:30:57 - Memecoins - the trojan horse?
1:50:44 - AI - best product market fit for crypto
2:13:48 - Lessons, insights, bets
2:19:41 - Best recent books
2:26:21 - Conclusion
We're close to achieving peak blockchain performance, without compromising on sharding, security and decentralization.
Full Shard Podcast | Episode 3: Global Vibe Shift
Full Shard: Episode 2 - Founder Mode
Stories you’ve never heard before. Unexpected takes. 3 founders breaking down big ideas around success, Web3, the US election and more.
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Lucian T. lost a bet
05:50 - Founder Mode
22:48 - What is MultiversX building
34:08 - What keeps Beni up at night
37:31 - Trump’s crypto & blockchain approach
46:33 - OpenAI’s Project Strawberry
59:57 - Telegram, Pavel Durov & free speech
1:22:01 - Polymarket & prediction markets
1:25:26 - The identity crisis of the blockchain space
1:35:11 - xDay & MultiversX updates
1:40:39 - US & How To Win
1:47:03 - Latest great book
1:51:30 - Where we are now
Any payment company that does not leverage stablecoins will be just how Volkswagen feels when compared to Tesla.
Full Shard Podcast | Episode 4: Worldwide Expansion
Full Shard: Ep 5 - Era of AI Agents
Autonomous AI meets blockchain & web3. Bullish 2025 outlook for builders, crypto and next-gen tech. Signals and alpha from @beniaminmincu@lucianmincu@luciantodea 🔥
00:00 - AI banter
04:54 - Updates from the space
22:45 - AI Agents
45:41 - Blockchain x AI
50:09 - AI16Z & Eliza
55:09 - Agents on MVX & Growth Games
1:08:20 - 2025 bullish thesis
Full Shard Ep 6: The Global AI War
The AI Sputnik moment, US-China tech showdown, & why MultiversX is all-in on the US. @beniaminmincu@lucianmincu & @luciantodea break down bold moves, big shifts & real signals.
00:00 - Beginning of New Year
8:04 - DeepSeek
23:08 - US vs China in the AI race
35:52 - AI Agents integrations
48:21 - Blockchain x AI
56:08 - MvX in USA
1:05:22 - New regulations in USA
1:23:16 - xPortal acquisition
1:33:07 - New direction for MvX
Whatever you want to do, it just expands it. Nothing is impossible. You can build anything.
@xAdamBates on the MultiversX tech.
Full Shard Podcast | Episode 4: Worldwide Expansion
We're getting close to delivering on the fundamental promise of blockchain in a way that no one else can match.
Full Shard Podcast | Episode 4: Worldwide Expansion
You can have the best product in the world, but if you compromise your ideas before delivering, it’s all in vain.
Full Shard Podcast | Episode 1: Just Do It
Caesar was an emperor. Now that's the name we use for a salad.
Beniamin and Lucian share their secret to long-lasting impact.
Full Shard Podcast | Episode 3: Global Vibe Shift
Full Shard: Episode 1
3 voices, real talk, unfiltered takes, candid laughs and some spicy bts insights.
We're diving into crypto, the MultiversX transformation, FTX, AI, Trump and more.
Change doesn’t happen by accident. It takes top minds and bold leaders willing to challenge the status quo.
Who’s driving the next wave of innovation?
New episode dropping tomorrow 🎙️
new @fullshardpod episode dropping tomorrow 🔥
we touch on US 🇺🇸 renaissance, Korean🇰🇷visit, Romanian 🇷🇴 elections.
AI agents, meme coins, and #MultiversX vibe shift.
this time with a special guest @xAdamBates.
Memecoins can actually be the best and smartest way to convert users through the fun mechanics of web3.
Think of them as a Trojan horse towards educating new people about blockchain.
Full Shard Podcast | Episode 3: Global Vibe Shift
Full Shard: Episode 2 - Founder Mode
Stories you’ve never heard before. Unexpected takes. 3 founders breaking down big ideas around success, Web3, the US election and more.
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Lucian T. lost a bet
05:50 - Founder Mode
22:48 - What is MultiversX building
34:08 - What keeps Beni up at night
37:31 - Trump’s crypto & blockchain approach
46:33 - OpenAI’s Project Strawberry
59:57 - Telegram, Pavel Durov & free speech
1:22:01 - Polymarket & prediction markets
1:25:26 - The identity crisis of the blockchain space
1:35:11 - xDay & MultiversX updates
1:40:39 - US & How To Win
1:47:03 - Latest great book
1:51:30 - Where we are now