Solana is Global with Alex Scott

Solana is Global with Alex Scott

Solana isn't just a Silicon Valley story. Alex Scott travels across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to meet the people driving adoption in their own backyards.

Each episode connects local stories with the bigger picture of how Solana is growing around the world.

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How Sovra Is Transforming Financial Access in MENA - Ahmad Wehbi

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How Sovra Is Transforming Financial Access in MENA - Ahmad Wehbi

How Sovra Is Transforming Financial Access in MENA - Ahmad Wehbi

In this episode, Ahmad Wehbi, founder of Sovra, discusses building self-custodial financial infrastructure for the MENA region, addressing issues like banking failures, currency volatility, and the potential of crypto and Solana ecosystem to transform financial access. https://x.com/sovra_finance https://x.com/wehbix

Building the Future of Wealth Management on Solana, with Anna Yuan

Building the Future of Wealth Management on Solana, with Anna Yuan

Anna Yuan, founder and CEO of Perena hares her insights from leading stablecoins at Solana and her vision for building trustworthy, diversified yield infrastructure that bridges DeFi and real-world assets. https://x.com/gizmothegizzer?s=20 https://x.com/perena?s=20 app.perena.org

How Solana is Powering Democracy in Nepal - Ronak, Superteam, Nepal

How Solana is Powering Democracy in Nepal - Ronak, Superteam, Nepal

Ronak, founder of Janamat and Superteam Nepal, shares insights on building governance infrastructure in Nepal on Solana. Discover how decentralized voting, civic tech, and government collaborations are transforming Nepal's political landscape and fostering a vibrant local ecosystem. @Ronak0010 @janamatnp @SuperteamNPL janamat.app

How Nomadz is Revolutionizing Travel on Solana

How Nomadz is Revolutionizing Travel on Solana

In this episode, Ivan, CEO of Nomadz, shares his journey into crypto, the development of a Web3 travel platform on Solana, and insights into the future of AI-powered travel and digital nomadism.

How Solana Enables a Fully Encrypted Internet with Brien Colwell, URnetwork

How Solana Enables a Fully Encrypted Internet with Brien Colwell, URnetwork

In this episode of Solana is Global, Alex Scott talks with Brien Colwell, the founder & CEO of URnetwork, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) aiming to provide a safer, faster VPN alternative based on peer-to-peer technology. Discussing the future of internet privacy and encryption, the limitations of existing tools, and tokenization for network ownership.

Arnold Lee - Sphere

Arnold Lee - Sphere

Arnold Lee, CEO of Sphere, delves into the challenges, opportunities, and strategic expansions shaping the future of digital assets and cross-border payments. #crypto #stablecoins #blockchain #Solana #sphere #technology #finance

Robert Farquhar - Ctrl Alt

Robert Farquhar - Ctrl Alt

In this episode of the Solana is Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Robert Farquhar, CEO of Ctrl Alt,, a leading tokenization provider. They discuss the evolution of Ctrl Alt, the significance of tokenization in various asset classes, and the unique position of Dubai as a hub for digital assets. Robert shares insights on the challenges faced by traditional finance in adopting tokenization, the importance of building long-term relationships with governments and institutions, and the future of tokenization in the next few years. #crypto #blockchain #Solana #tokenization #technology

Michael Chan - Zand Bank

Michael Chan - Zand Bank

In this episode, Alex Scott interviews Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank, discussing the intersection of traditional finance and decentralized finance. They explore Zand Bank's innovative approach to regulated digital asset custody, the launch of the first multi-chain AED stablecoin, and the tokenization of real estate in Dubai. Michael shares insights on achieving profitability in a heavily regulated environment, the importance of compliance in DeFi, and the future of banking as it shifts towards on-chain solutions. #crypto #blockchain #Solana #tech #finance

Ayyan Rahman - OnRe

Ayyan Rahman - OnRe

In this episode of the Solana is Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Ayyan Rahman, co-founder and chief growth officer at OnRe, a company pioneering the integration of reinsurance with blockchain technology. They discuss the complexities of the reinsurance industry, the benefits of tokenization, and the shift towards a DeFi-first strategy. #reinsurance #DeFi #tokenization, #RWA #institutional finance #blockchain #Solana

Brody - Palm Finance

February 23, 2026

Brody - Palm Finance

In this episode of the Solana is Global podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Brody, the founder of Palm USD, a Sharia-compliant stablecoin designed to provide a neutral financial infrastructure for cross-border trade and autonomous payments. They discuss the vulnerabilities of existing stablecoins, the importance of neutrality in money, and the implications of Sharia compliance. Brody shares insights on the machine economy, programmable payments, and the unique backing of Palm USD with Dirhams and Rials. The conversation also covers governance, institutional use cases, and the future of Palm USD in the evolving digital asset landscape. #stable coin #crypto #blockchain #Solana #tech #finance #token #investing

Erik Ashdown - PYE Finance

February 10, 2026

Erik Ashdown - PYE Finance

In this episode of the Solanas Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Erik Ashdown, co-founder of Pye Finance, about the innovative concept of programmable staking and its implications for the Solana ecosystem. Erik shares his journey into the DeFi space, the importance of hackathons, and the current state of validators in Solana. He discusses the financialization of validators, the introduction of programmable stake accounts, and how Pye Finance differentiates itself from other protocols. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by validators and the potential for growth in the DeFi landscape. #blockchain #finance #Solana #crypto #business #technology

Kha - Birdeye

February 3, 2026

Kha - Birdeye

In this episode of the Solanas Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Kha, the co-founder and CEO of BirdEye, a leading platform in crypto intelligence and data infrastructure. They discuss the evolution of BirdEye from a trading data platform to a comprehensive crypto intelligence service, the challenges of managing blockchain data, and the importance of user experience. Kha shares insights on targeting institutional users with their new product, BirdEye Peak, and the significance of off-chain data. The conversation also covers the company's expansion beyond Solana and their vision for the future of crypto analytics.

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