Block Party

In this episode of Block Party, Nic Cary sits down with Andrey Lazorenko CEO of the ADI Foundation, to unpack how ADI is building a compliance-ready blockchain designed for governments, institutions, and the next billion users.From why the UAE has become a global hub for Web3 innovation to how modular, permissioned-yet-interoperable blockchains unlock real-world assets, digital identity, and cross-border payments, Andrey dives into the chain that will onboard millions.

Pudgy Penguins didn’t just survive crypto’s worst bear market, they turned memes into a global consumer brand.In this episode, Nic Cary sits down with Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, to unpack how a community-led NFT project became one of the most culturally relevant IPs in crypto. From buying Pudgy Penguins out of a community riot, to landing in 3,000 Walmart stores, launching a token to unlock mass participation, and positioning Pengu as the internet’s Mickey Mouse, Luca breaks down the playbook behind one of crypto’s biggest brand success stories.This conversation dives into culture, consumer adoption, meme coins with real operators, and why Luca believes Pudgy Penguins will be one of the most important IPs to ever come out of crypto.

Crypto media mogul, Kyle Reidhead, reveals how CT hype spreads, why so many tokens are vaporware, and what really matters in the crypto conversation. Fast, honest, and unfiltered.

David Garrett, co-founder and CEO of dVIN Labs, joins Nic Cary to explore how blockchain is transforming one of the world’s oldest industries: wine. From creating the “Nasdaq for Wine” to building AI that can predict bottle prices, Dave shares how tokenizing investment-grade wine unlocks liquidity, transparency, and trust for producers and collectors alike. Pour a glass and learn how digital corks, real-world assets, and centuries of craftsmanship come together on-chain.

What if anyone, anywhere, could invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs, without a traditional brokerage? In this episode of Blockchain Bylines, Nic Cary is joined by Ian de Bode, Chief Strategy Officer at Ondo Finance, to discuss how Ondo’s partnership with Blockchain.com is unlocking global access to tokenized stocks.Together, they explore how tokenization is reshaping investing, powering new DeFi opportunities, and creating a fairer path to wealth creation for people worldwide.