In this engaging conversation with Chibuotu Amadi, founder of Paycrest and NoBlocks, shares how he went from sending 150 job applications in 24 hours to building cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure in Africa.

Chibuotu discusses his battle with impostor syndrome, the power of open source, and why success is “a thousand small repairs.” We dive into the challenges of remote work, the art of coordination, and what it takes to create world-class tech from the African continent.

Chapters

00:00 Trailer

01:37 Sending 150 job applications in 24 hours

06:42 Finding the Right Fit: Gitcoin Experience

11:58 The Importance of Open Source in Web3

16:58 From Early Projects to Global Payment Infrastructure

21:36 Understanding Paycrest: The Future of Payment Routing

27:46 Exploring Use Cases: Beyond Payments

34:13 Challenges of Transitioning to a Permissionless System

38:22 Challenges in Hiring and Team Dynamics

43:10 Insights from Meeting Vitalik Buterin

49:50 Advice for Founders on Building Systems

54:37 End

Perfect for everyone who loves Ethereum, startups, blockchain, or epic founder stories — this episode is full of insights and inspiration. Tune in now!

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