1-on-1 with Aptos co-founder Avery Ching

Episode 34 of The Starting Block, hosted by The Block's Gareth Jenkinson, was broadcasted live with Aptos Co-Founder & CEO Avery Ching.

 

Aptos Co-Founder & CEO Avery Ching joins Gareth Jenkinson on The Starting Block to discuss the intersection of AI and blockchain technology, Aptos's Decibel DEX and how it compares to Hyperliquid, the Open USD stablecoin consortium, and overall quantum readiness in the crypto industry.

Outline

00:08 - Intro
01:57 - The Block Briefing: Markets Rally
07:09 - Avery Ching Hot Seat Begins
08:53 - AI & Blockchain Convergence
12:25 - Aptos's $50M AI Investment
16:53 - Decibel vs. Hyperliquid
20:16 - OUSD & Stablecoin Competition
25:15 - AI-Powered Security at Aptos
28:58 - Quantum Readiness & Privacy

Guest links:
Avery Ching - https://x.com/AveryChing
Aptos - https://x.com/AptosLabs

Host links:
Gareth Jenkinson - https://x.com/gazza_jenks
The Block - https://x.com/TheBlockCo
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