In this special episode recorded live at the Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025, host Sebastian Grube sits down with one of the brightest minds in Web3 — Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, Avara, and Lens Protocol. If you’ve ever wondered where DeFi is heading or how blockchain could actually improve your everyday life (without needing to be a crypto wizard), this episode is for you.

Stani brings his signature down-to-earth clarity as he chats about Aave Labs’ exciting new launch in Ireland — the Family Wallet. Designed to make crypto more accessible to everyone, this wallet features a zero-fee on-ramp for users in Ireland, making it easier than ever to go from euros to stablecoins and back again. It's a big move that reflects Stani’s wider vision: bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized systems, all while keeping things user-friendly.

The conversation flows naturally from local innovation to global impact, as Stani explains why Ireland isn’t just a picturesque destination — it’s a key hub for product testing, regulatory clarity, and exceptional tech talent. With a strong regulatory foothold as a VASP and a team on the ground, Aave Labs sees Ireland as the perfect place to incubate bold ideas before rolling them out to the rest of the world.

Of course, we couldn’t have Stani on without talking about the bigger picture. With Aave currently securing over $43 billion in deposits, it’s clear that DeFi is no longer just an experiment. Stani shares his insights into the rise of stablecoins, the promise of tokenizing real-world assets, and why he believes the next wave of adoption will be both institutional and consumer-driven.

This episode may be short, but it’s packed with optimism, innovation, and practical vision. Whether you’re a developer, a founder, or just someone curious about the future of finance, Stani’s outlook is both inspiring and refreshingly realistic. So grab your headphones, get comfy, and enjoy this thought-provoking chat from the heart of Dublin’s blockchain scene.

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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/

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Host: Sebastian Grube - Co-Chair of Events and Communication Working Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangrube/

Name: Stani Kulechov - Founder & CEO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stani-kulechov-361284132/

https://avara.xyz/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/avaraxyz/

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About Blockchain Ireland

Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations.

The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally.

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In this special episode recorded live at the Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025, we’re joined by the ever-inspiring Dr. Lisa Cameron—President of The Financial Club and former UK MP—for a truly eye-opening and energising chat. From debating legislation in Parliament to leading global conversations on crypto regulation, Lisa has been at the heart of the blockchain conversation from the very start. And she brings that same passion and insight to our conversation on the podcast stage.

Lisa talks about her current work bringing together regulators, innovators, and lawmakers from around the world to help shape a future where blockchain can thrive. She shares stories from the summit floor, from conversations with founders forced to set up abroad due to red tape, to her ongoing mission to make the UK and EU more attractive for blockchain startups. With her work through The Financial Club and the UK-US Crypto Alliance, Lisa is leading the charge to create more open, collaborative, and future-focused regulatory environments.

But it’s not all policy talk—Lisa also lights up when talking about the real-world, human side of blockchain. From ensuring the authenticity of life-saving medicine, to giving people ownership of their health records, to helping MPs understand what tokenising property actually means (no, the houses don’t disappear), she makes a strong case for why this technology matters beyond the headlines. And through her efforts to educate lawmakers—literally taking them “back to school” at blockchain academies—she’s making sure decisions about the future are informed by real knowledge, not just buzzwords.

This episode is packed with heart, humour, and hope for what blockchain can be when the right people are in the room. If you care about where innovation meets impact, and how we can build bridges between visionaries and policymakers, this one’s not to be missed. Join us for a conversation that’s as insightful as it is inspiring.

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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/

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Host: Sebastian Grube - Co-Chair of Events and Communication Working Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangrube/

Name: Dr Lisa Cameron – President, The Financial Club

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lisa-cameron-a8ba8a49/

https://www.financialclub.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/financialclub/

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About Blockchain Ireland

Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations.

The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally.

Follow us:

https://www.blockchainireland.ie/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockchain-ireland

https://twitter.com/blockchainireland/

https://instagram.com/blockchainireland/

https://tiktok.com/@blockchainireland/

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In this special episode recorded live at the buzzing Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025, our host Sebastian Grube sits down with Andrew Mulvenny, General Manager of the Trading Platform at Kraken, for a lively and insightful conversation that captures the spirit of innovation and momentum in the crypto world right now.

Andrew joins us fresh from the stage and dives straight into what brought Kraken to this year’s summit, from its commitment to supporting the growing Irish and European blockchain community, to its excitement about the regulatory clarity brought by MiCA. There’s a real sense that 2025 is a turning point for the industry—and Kraken is leading from the front.

Throughout the episode, Andrew shares Kraken’s big moves this year, including the launch of Kraken Embed in partnership with Bunq, the acquisition of NinjaTrader in the U.S., and the rollout of tokenised equities for global markets. It’s all part of Kraken’s mission to break down the barriers between traditional finance and crypto, creating a more accessible, open financial future for everyone.

Sebastian and Andrew also reflect on what’s changed in the past year and where things are heading. With stablecoins gaining serious traction, tokenisation moving from hype to reality, and big-name partnerships like Kraken x MasterCard making waves, the conversation paints a picture of a sector that’s no longer just building—but delivering.

Looking ahead, Andrew shares his hopes for 2026, including mass adoption of tokenised assets and a new generation of users engaging with crypto in everyday life. If you’re interested in the real-world evolution of blockchain, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

So grab your headphones and tune in to hear how Kraken is shaping the future—one innovation at a time—from the heart of Dublin’s premier blockchain gathering.

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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/

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Host: Sebastian Grube - Co-Chair of Events and Communication Working Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangrube/

Name: Andrew Mulvenny - General Manager

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mulvenny/

https://www.kraken.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/krakenfx/

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About Blockchain Ireland

Blockchain Ireland is an initiative aimed at promoting and enhancing Ireland's position as a global hub for blockchain technology. It was launched by the Irish Blockchain Expert Group (IBEG), led by IDA Ireland, and includes a collaboration of Irish-based organisations.

The main goals of Blockchain Ireland are to serve as a central source of information on the growing blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem, to support the development of blockchain technology in Ireland, and to create awareness of industry developments both nationally and internationally.

Follow us:

https://www.blockchainireland.ie/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockchain-ireland

https://twitter.com/blockchainireland/

https://instagram.com/blockchainireland/

https://tiktok.com/@blockchainireland/

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