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What does it take to build, lose, rebuild, and keep building in crypto? In this episode of the FTAHK Podcast, we sit down with John Mullin, Founder and CEO of MANTRA, to explore his journey through DeFi, blockchain, tokenization, regulation, and the highs and lows of building in one of the world's most volatile industries. We dive into: :black_medium_square: How DeFi Summer led to the creation of MANTRA DAO :black_medium_square: The challenges of surviving hacks, market crashes, and major setbacks :black_medium_square: MANTRA’s evolution into an RWA-focused Layer 1 blockchain :black_medium_square: Why regulation and compliance are key to mainstream DeFi adoption :black_medium_square: The role of resilience and optimism in building through bear markets :black_medium_square: MANTRA’s partnership and acquisition by Inveniam :black_medium_square: Why the combination of AI and blockchain could transform finance Here are the timestamps for the key topics discussed in the video: 00:00 - Teaser 01:14 - Introduction and This-or-That Segment 04:19 - Personal Journey, Education, and Early Career 13:07 - Relocating to Hong Kong 15:08 - Lessons in Leadership & Resiliency 19:18 - Launching MANTRA DAO 23:16 - Product Expansion and Exploits 29:50 - Securing Dubai's VARA License 38:25 - The Sudden Crash and Crisis Management 45:28 - Partnering with Inveniam and Future Plans :point_right: Watch till the end for John’s advice on surviving the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of building in crypto. :headphones: Listen, subscribe, and join us as we explore the people and ideas shaping the future of fintech and digital assets. :white_check_mark: Subscribe to @FTAHKofficial on YouTube to stay updated with the latest content. 