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Block Stars is a Ripple-produced podcast that shines the spotlight on some of today’s most innovative and impactful thinkers in blockchain from around the world.

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Hosts

David Schwartz

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Markus Infanger
Markus Infanger is the Senior Vice President of RippleX at Ripple, where he focuses on advancing the company's initiatives in blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi). With a strong background in technology and finance, Markus has been instrumental in driving innovation and adoption of blockchain solutions in various sectors. His expertise includes tokenization, corporate treasury strategies, and the integration of blockchain into traditional financial systems.
Dimitri Restaino
Dimitri Restaino is a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he specializes in helping organizations leverage cloud technologies to enhance their operations. With a strong background in software engineering and architecture, Dimitri has extensive experience in designing and implementing scalable solutions that integrate emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. His work focuses on driving innovation and efficiency in various industries, making him a key player in the intersection of technology and business.

Topics Discussed

blockchain DeFi 2025 trends institutional adoption zero-knowledge proofs tokenized money market funds corporate treasury diversification programmability XRP Ledger real-world asset tokenization transparency liquidity compliance Blockchain Artificial Intelligence AI finance decentralized applications dApps data trust privacy security decentralized collaboration AI-driven innovation

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0:00 25:35

Block Stars: Blockchain and DeFi Trends in 2025

Hosts
David Schwartz
Guests
Markus Infanger
Keywords
blockchain DeFi 2025 trends institutional adoption zero-knowledge proofs tokenized money market funds corporate treasury diversification programmability XRP Ledger real-world asset tokenization transparency liquidity compliance

In this special 2025 blockchain trends and predictions episode of Block Stars, Ripple CTO David Schwartz sits down with Markus Infanger, SVP of RippleX, to unpack what’s ahead for blockchain, DeFi, and institutional adoption.

From zero-knowledge proofs to tokenized money market funds, corporate treasury diversification, and the future of programmability on the XRP Ledger—this conversation dives into the biggest trends shaping the next phase of blockchain innovation.

What to expect:

  • Will 2025 be the tipping point for real-world asset tokenization?

  • How programmable will public blockchains get—and why does it matter?

  • Why corporate treasuries are eyeing crypto beyond just Bitcoin

  • The importance of transparency, liquidity, and compliance in the next wave of tokenization

Tune in to explore what lays ahead in 2025!

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0:00 28:50

Block Stars: Intersection of Blockchain and AI

Hosts
David Schwartz
Guests
Dimitri Restaino
Keywords
Blockchain Artificial Intelligence AI finance decentralized applications dApps data trust privacy security decentralized collaboration AI-driven innovation

In this special episode of Block Stars, join David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, and Dimitri Restaino, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, as they explore the exciting convergence of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In this dynamic conversation, David and Dimitri dive into how the integration of AI and blockchain technologies is set to revolutionize industries ranging from finance to decentralized applications (dApps). This episode focuses on new opportunities, the challenges of combining these technologies, and what’s next for innovation.

What to expect:


  • AI’s Role in Blockchain Development

  • Data Trust, Privacy & Security

  • Decentralized Collaboration

  • AI-Driven Innovation

  • The Future of Blockchain with AI Integration


Tune in to understand how AI and blockchain are coming together to redefine what’s possible in decentralized finance and beyond!

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