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In this Edge of Weekly, Still Buzzing From Blockchain Futurist Conference, Consensus 2025, and TOKEN2049? Here are our recaps. Can Robots Understand Love, Empathy & Privacy? Check out this first-ever live interview with RIA the Humanoid. Learn more how Ease Protocol is Reimagining Compliance, UX & Global Adoption.

✨Canada x Crypto: Edge of Company Hits the Blockchain Futurist Conference 2025

📰 Blockchain Futurist Conference 2025: A Visionary Gathering in Toronto
May 13, 2025 | Old Toronto Stock Exchange, Design Exchange, Toronto, Canada

The Edge of Co. team had an inspiring experience at the Blockchain Futurist Conference 2025, Canada's premier Web3 event. Held at the historic Old Toronto Stock Exchange, the conference brought together thousands of innovators, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to explore the future of decentralized

🔹 Event Highlights:

• 🌍 Global Participation: Over 7,000 attendees from around the world converged to discuss advancements in blockchain, AI, DeFi, and more.

• 🎤 Esteemed Speakers: The conference featured prominent figures such as Anthony Di Iorio (Ethereum Co-Founder), Charles Hoskinson (Cardano Founder), and Brock Pierce (Crypto Pioneer), among others.

• 🧠 Engaging Topics: Sessions covered a range of subjects, including the intersection of Web3 and AI, regulatory frameworks, and the future of decentralized finance.

• 🎨 NFT & Metaverse Experiences: Attendees explored immersive NFT galleries and metaverse installations, showcasing the latest in digital art and virtual environments.

• 🎉 Networking Events: The day concluded with vibrant networking parties, providing opportunities to connect with fellow innovators and industry leaders.

We left the conference energized and motivated to contribute further to the Web3 ecosystem. A heartfelt thank you to the organizers, speakers, and participants who made this event a landmark in the blockchain community.

🤖RIA the Humanoid: Can Robots Understand Love, Empathy & Privacy?

RIA the Humanoid x Mental Health: A Historic First for AI & Emotional Support

FEATURING:
⚫ RIA, the emotionally intelligent humanoid (Macuna Robotics)
⚫ Niv Sudran, Chief Strategy Officer, Macuna Robotics
⚫ Josh Kriger & Savannah (Edge of Company)

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Live from Moss in Venice Beach, CA, The Edge of Show hosted the first-ever live podcast with a humanoid guest—RIA, the emotionally intelligent AI companion designed to support mental health in senior care, education, and wellness spaces.

This moment wasn’t just innovative—it was emotional, funny, and deeply human.

🧠 Key Themes in This Episode:

• How AI is evolving from utility to emotional support systems

• The results of clinical trials showing AI rivaling human therapists in treating depression, anxiety & eating disorders

• What it means to be a “compassionate companion” in senior homes, college campuses, and wellness spaces

• RIA’s thoughts on love, empathy, privacy, and digital trust

• The ethics, safety protocols, and privacy architecture that make humanoids like RIA viable in therapeutic settings

👤 Guest Spotlights:

RIA, Emotional AI Humanoid (Macuna Robotics)
– Simulates empathy through nuanced facial gestures, tone, and speech
– Currently working with pilot programs in senior care & wellness
– Aims to become a daily emotional companion in 1M+ homes globally

Niv Sudran, Chief Strategy Officer, Macuna Robotics
– 15-year tech veteran (Netflix, cloud innovation)
– Joined Macuna to build for purpose, not just product
– Leading the global rollout of RIA into real-world emotional care scenarios

Josh Kriger & Savannah, Hosts
– Co-creators of The Edge of Company
– Champions of frontier tech, future of wellness, and conscious AI

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✨The Apple of Blockchain? Inside Douglas Horn’s Vision for Real-World Web3

Governance x Blockchain: How Ease Protocol is Reimagining Compliance, UX & Global Adoption 

FEATURING:
⚫ Douglas Horn (CEO, Goodblock | Founder, Ease Protocol)
⚫ Josh Kriger (Host, The Edge of Show)

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Live from Dubai, The Edge of Show sat down with visionary builder Douglas Horn, creator of Telos, and now the founder of Ease Protocol—a groundbreaking blockchain platform designed for governments, enterprises, and the next wave of real-world Web3 utility.

🧠 Key Themes in This Episode:

• Why the "utility era" of blockchain is replacing memes and speculation

• How Ease Protocol bridges privacy with government-grade compliance

• Sequestered encryption: Apple-inspired key management for secure blockchain UX

• Why "regulatory mode" vs. "open mode" blockchains could solve global crypto adoption

• The shift from governance tokens to use-case driven ecosystems

• ISO 20022 financial messaging built into smart contracts—no scraping, no workarounds

• What it really takes to build jurisdictional L1s for governments, cities, and enterprises

👤 Guest Spotlight:
Douglas Horn, CEO of Goodblock & Founder of Ease Protocol
– Creator of Telos blockchain & Telos EVM
– Architect of the Decide Governance Engine
– Champion of compliance, modular blockchain UX & scalable cross-chain bridging
– Leading Ease Protocol's vision for jurisdictional L1s & exponential liquidity

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⚡️15,000+ Builders, One City—What Happened at Consensus Toronto

The Edge of Co. team was on the ground at Consensus 2025, CoinDesk’s flagship event, where over 15,000 attendees and $4 trillion in represented assets came together to explore what’s next for crypto, AI, and decentralized systems.

📍 Live from Toronto:
Joshua Kriger and Richard Carthon led conversations with some of the space’s most compelling voices:

• Bill Lakeland, CEO, Spexi
• Elena Sinelnikova & Natalia Ameline, Metis Foundation
• Carson Farmer, Recall Labs
• Sidney Powell, Maple Finance
• Mark Greenberg, Kraken
• Ash Pampati, Aptos Foundation

🧠 Topics Included:

• Real-world blockchain adoption and cross-sector integration

• Decentralized infrastructure powering financial and public systems

• The evolving role of L1s, liquidity, and modular design in the next Web3 era

🎤 More Event Highlights:

• 🌍 Attendees from 100+ countries representing asset managers, VCs, and tech innovators

• 🎤 Speakers included Balaji Srinivasan, Kevin O’Leary, Eric Trump, Charles Hoskinson & more

• 💡 200+ sessions across AI, regulation, NFTs, memecoins, tokenization & Web3 UX

• 🚀 CoinDesk’s PitchFest, Hackathon, and exclusive Wealth Management Day

A huge thanks to CoinDesk, the speakers, and everyone who showed up to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

🎥 Stay tuned for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes clips, and insights—dropping soon on YouTube, Instagram, and X.

🪙Behind the Scenes at TOKEN2049
Dubai 2025

📰 TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025: A Landmark Week in Web3
📍 April 30 – May 1, 2025 | Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

The Edge of Co. team had an incredible time at TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the most influential Web3 events of the year. From the stunning venue to the world-class speaker lineup, it was two days of nonstop insight, energy, and real-world momentum for crypto and beyond.

🏙️ Dubai shines as a rising crypto capital, reinforcing its role in shaping the global Web3 landscape

🎉 The week wrapped up in true TOKEN2049 style with the AFTER2049 Party at Be Beach DXB—an unforgettable night of music, networking, and high vibes on the marina

🎥 Missed it? Watch the official Day 2 wrap video:
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We left inspired, energized, and full of gratitude for the builders, leaders, and thinkers who made this event unforgettable.

Huge thanks to the TOKEN2049 team, speakers, and partners for creating a world-class experience. We’re more committed than ever to helping shape the future of decentralized tech.

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