Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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At AIBC Asia 2026, our reporter Ansh Pandey spoke with Nelson Tung Lumbres, Country Lead at Stellar, about the future of blockchain innovation, Web3 development, and financial infrastructure. In this exclusive chat, Nelson explains how cross-border payments, DeFi, and asset tokenisation have evolved, and why many blockchain startups struggle to achieve long-term sustainability. He argues that founders must adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, navigate regulatory requirements early and build solutions with real-world utility.

Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Focus on Blockchains
01:54 Why Web3 Projects Struggle to Survive
03:45 Building Sustainable Blockchain Businesses
04:02 The Need for a Stronger Startup Ecosystem
05:52 Blockchain's Opportunity in Finance

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