Recap from Token2049 with Killer Whales and D3

In this special episode of the Casper Podcast, we take you to the bustling scene at Token 2049 in Singapore, where we had the opportunity to catch up with some of the industry's most dynamic builders. Host Joe Benso sits down with Sander Görtjes, the founder of HelloLabs and executive producer of Killer Whales, to discuss the evolution of the show since its launch last year. Think of Killer Whales as Shark Tank for crypto—where the most promising projects compete for the chance to impress a panel of judges and secure support.

Sander shares behind-the-scenes insights into what’s in store for Season 2, including a greater focus on diverse Web3 projects and partnerships that will appeal to both newcomers and veterans in the space. You’ll hear about the addition of well-known faces like Jonathan from CoinMarketCap and George from CryptosRUs as judges, along with some unexpected “alpha” on which meme coins and cutting-edge AI projects to watch out for.

Later in the episode, we sit down with Fred Hsu from D3, the company pioneering the tokenization of traditional and blockchain domain names. Fred shares the groundbreaking work D3 is doing to bring next-gen, Web3-enabled domain names—like .cspr—to the Casper ecosystem, making it easier for users to transact and build their identities across the decentralized web.

Whether you're curious about the future of blockchain entertainment or looking for new ways to build in the decentralized world, this episode offers an engaging blend of conversations, project insights, and plenty of excitement for what’s ahead in Web3. Tune in to catch it all!