From Confusion to Confidence: How UX & Empathy Are Teaching Web3 to Earn Trust
UX Experts are on a pilgrimage to fix Web3 trust issues! Welcome to the Decentralized Voices podcast! This time, Daria has a conversation with Sasha Luca — a Web3 UX researcher, Research Lead at Thesis, co-founder of Web3UX, and a passionate advocate for users in the decentralized space.In this episode, we explore one of the most complex and essential topics in Web3: trust. What does trust really mean in decentralized systems? How do users evaluate credibility? And what UX, UI, and marketing can do to build, or break, that trust?Join us for this insightful conversation as we discuss trust in a trustless world.❤️🔥 Sasha Luca:https://x.com/sasha_tanasehttps://github.com/threshold-network/UX-User-Research🎙️ Host: Daria VolkovaTwitter: https://x.com/dariastrategyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategyPodcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz
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How Grassroots Communities Are Shaping Ethereum’s Future: ETHWarsaw, ETHCluj, ETHRome
In this episode of Decentralized Voices, we dive deep into how grassroots communities are shaping the future of Ethereum across Europe 🇪🇺Daria chats with Monika (ETHWarsaw 🇵🇱), Simona (ETHCluj 🇷🇴), and Marco (ETHRome 🇮🇹) to share with you the real stories behind building thriving Web3 communities, organizing world-class Ethereum events, and inspiring domestic and international builders.Discover how local passion creates global impact — from Warsaw's buzzing Blockchain Week with raves to Cluj's student-driven innovation and stunning nature, and Rome's new Web3 hub with pizza and beer near the legendary Colosseum.We explore:🌱 How grassroots movements grow Ethereum adoption🏛️ Unique cultural vibes at ETHWarsaw, ETHCluj, and ETHRome🔮 Trends and challenges facing Web3 in 2025🌳 Why local connections matter more than ever for global Web3 success🔔 Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more real conversations from the heart of the decentralized world!🇵🇱 ETHWarsawhttps://x.com/ETHWarsawhttps://x.com/monikabzajac🇷🇴 ETHClujhttps://x.com/ETHClujhttps://x.com/SimonaSerban_🇮🇹 ETHRomehttps://x.com/ETHRomehttps://x.com/gallo_eth🎙️ Host: Daria VolkovaTwitter: https://x.com/dariastrategyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategyPodcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz
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DeFi’s Darkest Secret Buried in Code | Web3 Cyber-Noir Detective | Part 1
🕵️♀️ Meet the new format from the Decentralized Voices podcast — the first-ever Web3 Detective, where tech meets mystery. This is Web3 like you’ve never seen it before!This is the first part of the story about Anna, a blockchain researcher and DAO contributor, and her brave French bulldog Rocco, who found themselves at the center of events surrounding a mysterious blockchain project against the backdrop of the disappearance of a notorious crypto entrepreneur.Welcome to the world of dark protocols, encrypted danger, unconditional friendship, and the courage to seek the truth in a mountain of code.🔔 Subscribe for future episodes & investigations🐾 Rocco says WOOF!👀 Complete your cyber-noir experience with illustrations! Find out more about Anna, Rocco, and other characters on YouTube:🎙️ Author: Daria StrategyX (Twitter): https://x.com/dariastrategyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategyWebsite: https://dariastrategy.com
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Web3 Marketers, Stop Getting Ignored! Personal Branding & Hustle that Pays Off
In this episode of Decentralized Voices, Daria sits down with Zoe, a Web3 marketer at WebZero and co-founder of Crypto Girls Club, to talk about what it really takes to engage developers in the crypto space. 💡 From the truth behind developer marketing (spoiler: they hate being sold to) to organizing hacker houses and building a personal brand that unlocks global opportunities — this is a must-watch for marketers, founders, and builders in Web3.What we cover: 🔸 Why most Web3 marketing fails with developers 🔸 Building trust and the difference between marketing to devs and degens 🔸 How to conduct 20 Web3 events in one week 🔸 Building for the long game — without chasing token pumps 🔸 Personal branding strategies to get the best jobs and collabsEnjoy the conversation and don’t forget to share this episode with your friends! ❤️🔥 Guest: Zoe Faircloth, Global Events & Marketing Lead at WebZero X (Twitter): https://x.com/ZoeCatherineF LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-faircloth 🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova Twitter: https://x.com/dariastrateg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategy Hackernoon: https://hackernoon.com/u/dariavolkova Substack: https://substack.com/@dariastrategy
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Why Crypto Brands Sponsor Formula 1? CeFi vs DeFi Marketing, Australian Web3 Community
This is a new episode of Decentralized Voices! This week, Daria is joined by Anthony Karakai — a Global Marketing Director focusing on crypto products, a public speaker, and a big fan of the Formula 1 racing.In this episode, we’ll dive into the differences between CeFi and DeFi marketing, building brands that last, and the current landscape of the Australian crypto community. Whether you're a Web3 founder, marketer, or crypto-curious, this episode delivers real talk and sharp insights from someone who's been in the game since 2015.Enjoy the conversation and don’t forget to share this episode with your friends!❤️🔥 Guest: Anthony Karakai, Global Marketing Director at ConfidentialTwitter: https://x.com/Kazakai3LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-karakai🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova Twitter: https://x.com/dariastrategyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategyHackernoon: https://hackernoon.com/u/dariavolkovaSubstack: https://substack.com/@dariastrategy
Welcome to Decentralized Voices, the podcast where Daria Volkova interviews top Web3 founders, CTOs, and product builders to uncover the raw, unfiltered realities of building blockchain-powered products.From blockchain protocols to tokenomics, from scaling decentralized applications (dApps) to leading remote-first teams, we dive into hard lessons, new socio-economy interactions, and the human side of Web3 development.If you're building, investing, or obsessed with a future where truth is cryptographically proven, this podcast is your backstage pass to the best people and stories behind them. No hype, no fluff—just real conversations.Listen to the voices of the new Internet!Website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@decentralizedvoicesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariastrategyTwitter: https://twitter.com/DariaStrategyHackernoon: https://hackernoon.com/u/dariavolkova