Circle Builders Series
Circle Builders Series
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Circle Builders Series, where we demystify the world of blockchain and programmable money.
Whether you’re a developer looking to harness digital currencies or a business leader interested in the impact of blockchain, this podcast delivers real-world stories, practical technologies, and actionable takeaways.
Join host Sam Sealey as each episode brings us closer to a future where open innovation and global financial inclusion are a reality.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as blockchain technology, digital currencies, and financial inclusion, with episode highlights including discussions on AI-powered social apps like Rosen Bridge that facilitate secure transfers of Bitcoin and USDC, as well as the tokenization of real estate through platforms like MetaWealth, which enable fractional ownership and investment accessibility.
Welcome to the Circle Builders Series, where we demystify the world of blockchain and programmable money.
Whether you’re a developer looking to harness digital currencies or a business leader interested in the impact of blockchain, this podcast delivers real-world stories, practical technologies, and actionable takeaways.
Join host Sam Sealey as each episode brings us closer to a future where open innovation and global financial inclusion are a reality.
Furqan Rydhan, Founder of thirdweb, shares how USDC is shaping the future of onchain AI and developer ecosystems. From dynamic agents to scalable infrastructure, Furqan reveals how USDC is designed to maintain not just stable value but foundational programmability for next-gen apps and agent economies.
Furqan explains why Circle’s tools, including CCTP, help to unlock seamless USDC movement across chains, powering thousands of thirdweb apps without developers needing to manage complexity.
Key Takeaways:
(01:01) Programmable value is essential for enabling real-world use cases.
(11:08) Intelligent agents require infrastructure that can reason and transact autonomously.
(15:10) Dynamic contract creation can support complex, customized interactions.
(16:37) USDC simplifies how value moves across agents, apps, and services.
(17:59) Developers benefit from abstracted tools that handle wallets and permissions.
(19:18) Circle’s infrastructure is critical for enabling trusted, crosschain activity.
(29:08) Onchain economies are forming through tools that reduce friction and risk.
(32:34) USDC supports new income models and participation in digital-first jobs.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.circle.com/cross-chain-transfer-protocol
https://discord.com/invite/buildoncircle
https://nebula.thirdweb.com/login
https://thirdweb.com/
https://www.circle.com/usdc
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