None of this is business, investment, legal or tax advice. Enjoy the podcast! In this episode, host Turpal sits down with Konstantin from Bemo Finance to talk all things DeFi, liquid staking, the current state of TON and why crypto is still the wild west (but with better memes). From Bitcoin pizza stories to the hurdles of building on TON, scams, compliance and where the next big crypto hub might be this is a deep, honest, and practical conversation for anyone navigating the world of Web3. 00:25 — Guest Intro: Konstantin from Bemo Finance 00:49 — How Did You Get Into Crypto? Early Days, Pizza, and Regrets 02:30 — First Bitcoin Experiences & The “What If” Game 04:22 — Bitcoin Pizza Day & Crypto’s Early Milestones 05:54 — What Gave Crypto Its First Breath of Life? (Hint: Not Just the Good Guys) 07:26 — Why Media Loves Bad News in Crypto 08:52 — Scams, Hacks & Why Crypto Needs More Education 10:17 — Why Security is Everyone’s Job (Not Just the Users) 12:10 — The Real Value of Security Audits & Tokenomics 13:30 — Token Promotion, Rug Pulls, and the Soulja Boy Effect 14:37 — How Founders Can Thrive in Web3: Practical Tips 15:53 — Building Safe, Functional Products in DeFi 16:55 — Why Even Audited Protocols Get Hacked 17:23 — Economic Hacks & The Need for True Expertise 18:26 — Phishing, Social Engineering & Cybersecurity for Teams 19:16 — AI + Blockchain: Real Use or Just Hype? 20:00 — Decentralized Computing Power & The Future of AI in Crypto 22:36 — TON: Is It the Next Big Thing or Just Hype? 23:36 — Why Many TON Projects Are Shutting Down 25:23 — TON’s Ecosystem: Progress, Problems, and What’s Next 28:17 — Moonpay, Mass Adoption, and Missed Opportunities 30:01 — TON’s Missed Incentives & The Telegram Userbase 32:07 — Bemo Finance: The Elevator Pitch 33:05 — What is Liquid Staking? Why Does It Matter? 34:13 — DeFi vs CeFi: Where Should Crypto Go? 35:12 — Regulation, Compliance, and the Future of Crypto Hubs 37:39 — Is Dubai the Next Crypto Capital? 39:23 — Where Should Founders Build? (And How to Survive Regulation) 43:05 — Staking vs Liquid Staking: Explained for Everyone 46:25 — Bemo’s Vision: Where Are We Headed Next? 48:24 — Will We Ever Get a Crypto Banking Card? 51:03 — Restaking, Transaction Marketplaces, and the Future of DeFi on TON 53:17 — Why Crypto is Still Young—and What’s Holding It Back 54:43 — Final Thoughts: Staying Positive, Building for the Long Run 55:43 — Last Words from Konstantin 56:23 — Outro & Safety Tips: Do Your Own Research! Enjoyed the episode? - Smash that Like button - Subscribe for more deep dives into DeFi, crypto, and Web3 - Drop your questions or thoughts in the comments! Links & Resources - Bemo Finance - https://bemo.finance - SwapSpace - https://swapspace.co - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/swapspaceco Stay safe, stay curious, and always DYOR! #DeFi #LiquidStaking #TON #BemoFinance #CryptoPodcast #Web3 #Blockchain #CryptoSecurity #CryptoEducation #CryptoScams #CryptoRegulation #CryptoCommunity #CryptoNews