Aura8-The "No-Bridge" Future: Solving Crypto’s Biggest Weakness-With Shalini Wood and Shahi Shekhar
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Ep 12 - GUEST SPEAKER .
Shalini Wood- Ex CMO of Babylon
Shalini Wood is a strategic powerhouse in the blockchain ecosystem, currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at Babylon. She is a leading voice in the "Bitcoin Activation" movement, focusing on scaling Bitcoin’s utility through innovative staking protocols that allow the world’s largest digital asset to secure other decentralized networks. Known for her commitment to "Outcome-Driven Inclusivity," Shalini excels at bridging complex technical milestones with human-centric narratives that drive global adoption and institutional trust.
Shashi Shekhar-Adoption Programs Lead at DFINITY (ICP)
Shashi Shekhar is a key architect of ecosystem growth at the DFINITY Foundation, where he leads adoption programs for the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). With a deep technical understanding of "World Computer" infrastructure, Shashi has been instrumental in the rollout of native Bitcoin integrations, allowing developers to build smart contracts that interact directly with the Bitcoin ledger without the need for risky bridges. His work is centered on making Web3 invisible and frictionless for the next billion users.
EP 12 - HOSTS
SARAH AHMED - Sarah Ahmed is a dynamic voice in the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem, recognized for her impactful contributions as a key figure at CryptoniteUAE, a leading platform dedicated to empowering Web3 entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in the UAE’s blockchain community. With a passion for driving the adoption of decentralized technologies, Sarah has been instrumental in creating engaging content and thought leadership that bridges industry insights with practical applications.
VAIBHAVV ALI - Vaibhavv is not just a familiar face in the global Web3 scene. He’s a dynamic storyteller, seasoned moderator, and founder who knows how to bring energy, clarity, and connection to every stage he steps on. As the founder of Cryptoniteuae , Vaibhavv has been actively building and supporting cross-chain ecosystems, and his work bridges communities from South Asia to the global builder movement. Whether he’s hyping up a hackathon or diving into protocol debates, Vaibhavv is known for keeping audiences engaged, inspired, and informed. He has spoken at 80 plus conferences worldwide. He is also well known as a podcast host called the Roadcastlive .