Summary   In this episode, Wayne Marcel interviews Arman Mamyan, a tech founder with extensive experience in blockchain and DeFi. They discuss Arman's journey from traditional software engineering to the world of blockchain, focusing on NFTs and DeFi. Arman shares insights on bridging traditional finance with crypto, the importance of critical thinking in navigating the crypto space, and the need for improved user experiences in blockchain applications. They also touch on Arman's upcoming projects and the collaborative spirit within the blockchain community. Follow Arman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arman-mamyan/  Follow Arman on X: https://x.com/primarchdev    Takeaways   Arman has over a decade of experience in tech and blockchain. He transitioned from traditional software engineering to blockchain in 2019. Arman co-founded Covrent to facilitate trust in crypto transactions. The crypto industry faces manipulation and skepticism from traditional finance. Critical thinking is essential in the crypto space to discern truth from noise. User experience is crucial for mass adoption of blockchain technology. Account abstraction is a promising innovation for improving user experience. Building community and collaboration is vital for the growth of the blockchain industry. Arman emphasizes the importance of helping newcomers in the crypto space. The blockchain community exhibits a unique spirit of altruism and collaboration.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Arman Mamyan 09:56 Bridging Traditional Finance and DeFi 15:03 The Importance of Critical Thinking 19:53 Innovations in User Experience and Account Abstraction 25:01 Future Projects and Community Building