Decentralized Voices

In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria interviews Erica Kang, founder of KryptoPlanet (formerly KryptoSeoul), organizer of BUIDL Asia and ETHSeoul, and GP at Black Dragon Capital, about what works in web3 community building:🔸 building trust in a low-trust market🔸 making events sustainable without turning into a shill-fest🔸 scaling from a local scene (Seoul) to global presence (Lisbon, Dubai, Vietnam, Paris)Erica also shares candidly how motherhood reshaped her decision-making, why “quick money” is the wrong motive for event businesses, and how mentorship and women-led spaces can meaningfully improve gender inclusion.Enjoy this episode and share it with your friends!❤️‍🔥 Guest: Erica Kang, Founder of KryptoPlanet and GP at Black Dragon CapitalX: https://x.com/ekang426🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova, Brand & Communications Strategist for tech productsX: https://x.com/dariastrategy

Ethereum L2s are exploding, enterprises are finally paying attention, and DAOs are going through an identity crisis. In this episode, Daria talks with Krzysztof Urbański, blockchain researcher and head of governance & partnerships at L2BEAT, about what’s happening across the Ethereum scaling and governance landscape.Drawing on 20+ years in IT and deep experience with financial infrastructure, Krzysztof breaks down how Ethereum L2s work, what real security guarantees look like, and why decentralization isn’t a vibe – it’s a risk model. He explains L2BEAT’s role as an onchain transparency project, how they stay neutral while being delegates in multiple DAOs, and why Ethereum should be the settlement layer for the world’s financial system.Enjoy this episode and share it with your friends who're interested in Ethereum and its culture! ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Krzysztof Urbański, governance and partnerships at L2BEATX: https://x.com/kaereste🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova X: https://x.com/dariastrategy Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

Dima Buterin — entrepreneur, philosopher, and lifelong learner. Many know him as the father of Ethereum’s co-creator, Vitalik Buterin, but Dima’s story stands powerfully on its own. From his early ventures in software to deep reflections on freedom and human potential, Dima brings a rare combination of tech curiosity and personal growth.In this episode, we’ll discuss the challenges of modern society and the evolution of technology, Dima’s support for Ukraine, and his vision of freedom and responsibility.Key highlights:🔸 Why support of Ukraine is so important to former Russian citizen🔸 Bitcoin is about fear, Ethereum is about creation🔸 Why some Ethereum builders can feel unheard or disconnected🔸 What does progress mean to Dima🔸 What does the next generation needs to learn or unlearn to thrive in a world with decentralization and AIEnjoy this episode and share it with your friends who're interested in Ethereum and its culture!❤️‍🔥 Guest: Dima Buterin, entrepreneur and Vitalik Buterin's fatherX: https://x.com/dimabuterin🎙️ Host: Daria VolkovaX: https://x.com/dariastrategyFarcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

Ethereum’s Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires could become the Web3 event of the year, maybe even the decade. It will take place November 17-22 in a hybrid, city-scale format: a central venue at La Rural featuring 10 stages and 40+ independently programmed events, plus the inaugural Ethereum World’s Fair -- eight districts where Web3 newcomers can set up a wallet, on-ramp into crypto, and even buy food with it. Nathan Sexer, Event Lead at the Ethereum Foundation, breaks down the mission, the local impact on LATAM, and shares advice on how to get the most out of this Ethereum festival.Key highlights:🔸 The difference between Devcon and Devconnect🔸 Why Argentina and LATAM?🔸 The idea of Ethereum World’s Fair🔸 How to become a host of the Ethereum eventEnjoy this episode and share it with your friends who're interested in Ethereum and its events!❤️‍🔥 Guest: Nathan Sexer, Event Lead at the Ethereum FoundationX: https://x.com/nethan_ethDevcon: https://x.com/EFDevcon🎙️ Host: Daria VolkovaX: https://x.com/dariastrategyFarcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy

Meet Kevin Jones, a Developer Relations Engineer at Edge & Node and The Graph, and a long-time advocate for Ethereum. His journey from photographer to web3 evangelist is anything but conventional. In the new episode on Decentralized Voices, Daria and Kevin discuss: 🔸 How to create authentic developer relationships in the Ethereum ecosystem 🔸 The evolution of DevRel and the power of mentorship in web3 🔸 The role of BuidlGuidl in developer education 🔸 The meaning of "true decentralization" beyond the buzzword 🔸 Why local communities often have the biggest impact Kevin also shares his optimism for zero-knowledge tech and privacy-first innovation, and how developer empowerment can bridge global divides.Enjoy this episode and share it with your friends who're interested in the Ethereum ecosystem!❤️‍🔥 Guest: Kevin Jones, DevRel Engineer at Edge & Node and The Graph, Founder of GenesysX: https://x.com/cryptomastery_BuidlGuidl: https://x.com/buidlguidlThe Graph: https://x.com/graphprotocol🎙️ Host: Daria VolkovaX: https://x.com/dariastrategyFarcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy