199: Enabling True Crypto Utility: Alex from CrossFi on Building a Non-Custodial Web3 Bank

In this episode, Sam Kamani interviews Alex from CrossFi, a non-custodial Web3 banking solution aimed at solving crypto's usability challenges. Alex shares CrossFi’s roadmap to provide seamless on-chain settlements, enable real-world crypto spending, and offer access to staking, synthetic assets, and financial instruments—all while maintaining user control. Recorded live at DevCon, this episode dives into CrossFi's plans to drive mass adoption and transform decentralized finance. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Alex from CrossFi and the podcast’s first multilingual episode. [00:01:00] Alex’s Journey: From starting in crypto marketing in 2016 to founding CrossFi. [00:03:00] What is CrossFi?: Solving on-chain usability with a non-custodial Web3 bank. [00:05:00] How It Works: On-chain settlements, MetaMask integration, and card solutions for crypto spending. [00:07:00] Roadmap: Launching the app, integrating with banks, and building synthetic asset protocols. [00:10:00] Future Features: Meta yield protocols and offering access to staking and high-yield opportunities across multiple chains. [00:12:00] Target Users: Focus on underbanked populations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. [00:14:00] Funding and Growth: Privately funded with a vision for scaling after market maturity. [00:17:00] DevCon Goals: Exploring partnerships, networking with developers, and learning from the ecosystem. [00:19:00] Partnership Needs: Looking for RPC providers, oracles, bridges, and database solutions. Connect https://crossfi.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amamasidikov/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossfichain/about/ https://x.com/crossfichain Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/