Ishan Pandey

UNKJD Soccer, a prominent mobile soccer game, has announced a partnership with global sports brand PUMA to introduce exclusive content and blockchain integration into its platform. This collaboration aims to blend PUMA’s iconic branding with UNKJD’s innovative gameplay, offering players new experiences that bridge the worlds of sports and gaming. Founded by industry veterans from companies such as Playtika, COTI, Azuki, and Disney, UNKJD is committed to creating high-quality gaming experiences. Its flagship game, UNKJD

In this installment of our “Behind the Startup” series, Ishan Pandey sits down with Kal Ali to discuss the inception of Lumia, its innovative approach to making RWAs a functional part of the DeFi ecosystem, and how features like HyperNodes and integration with Polygon AggLayer are setting the stage for a more decentralized and liquid financial future. Ishan Pandey: Hi Kal Ali, welcome to our ‘Behind the Startup’ series. Can you share your journey from

VALR, headquartered in Johannesburg and backed by Pantera, is the largest exchange by trading volume on the African continent, serving over 1,000 corporate clients and 800,000 traders globally. Recently, VALR has been highly active in Asia. Who is driving this initiative, and what are his values and development strategies? We are delighted to have Ben Caselin, Chief Marketing Officer of VALR.com, share his story and VALR’s future direction with us. Ben has many years of

In Hong Kong, where towering skyscrapers kiss the clouds and neon lights paint the night sky, a different kind of revolution is brewing – it’s a revolution of pixels and code, of digital art and decentralized finance. But halfway across the world, in the bustling streets of Johannesburg or the sun-baked plazas of San Salvador, the same technology is sparking a transformation of an entirely different flavor. This tale of two crypto worlds was the

Kelp DAO, a liquid restaking platform, has announced the launch of its ‘Kelp Gain Vaults‘ program. This initiative aims to enhance the earning potential for restakers and users by providing streamlined access to multiple Layer 2 (L2) airdrops through a single, diversified strategy. The Kelp Gain Vaults program introduces a novel approach to managing crypto assets and maximizing rewards. At its core, the program utilizes smart contracts to automate asset deployment across various opportunities. Users

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has recently implemented significant upgrades that promise to expand the capabilities of the Bitcoin network. These enhancements, part of the Deuterium milestone, include the integration of threshold-Schnorr signatures and on-chain Bitcoin block headers. Bitcoin, originally conceived as digital gold, is evolving into a foundation for a decentralized economy. The rise of Runes and BRC20 tokens demonstrates increasing activity within the Bitcoin ecosystem. However, Bitcoin’s lack of native smart contract support

The 0G Foundation and OnePiece Labs have joined forces to launch a pioneering incubation program. Announced in Stanford, California, this initiative aims to support talented founders across various industries, with a particular focus on Web3, AI, gaming, DeFi, decentralized physical infrastructure (dePIN), decentralized storage (deStorage), and decentralized computing (deCompute) sectors. The program is designed to provide comprehensive support to startups at various stages of development. Early-stage founders can benefit from networking opportunities, funding for MVP

Republic, a blockchain technology firm focusing on financial investment into the web3 industry, has announced that its Republic Note dividend pool has surpassed $1 million. This milestone marks a significant step towards the company’s goal of distributing dividends to Note holders. This achievement represents a significant step towards the company’s goal of distributing dividends to Note holders and highlights the growing interest in alternative investment models. The Republic Note, launched as an innovative venture digital

The EOS Network launched a new staking rewards program on July 8, allocating 250 million EOS tokens to incentivize network participation. This move comes as part of a broader effort to revamp the network’s tokenomics and potentially increase its competitiveness in the blockchain space. Under the new program, 85,600 EOS tokens will be distributed daily to participants who stake their tokens. The network claims this could initially yield an annual percentage yield (APY) of over

In this exclusive interview, learn about the journey from Ethereum exploration to creating a platform that brings transparency, liquidity, and accessibility to property investment. Blocksquare’s unique approach allows investors to own fractions of real estate assets, simplifying investment and transforming property management. Ishan Pandey: Hi Denis, I am thrilled to welcome you to our “Behind the Startup” series. Could you please provide insights into your background and what motivated you to co-found Blocksquare? Denis Petrovcic: