LIVE NOW - How Privy Powers the Future of Crypto Apps | Henri Stern
In this episode, we sit down with @henri_stern, founder of @privy_io, the invisible engine powering onboarding and wallet infrastructure behind apps like @friendtech, @farcaster_xyz, @blackbird_xyz and more.
Henri breaks down how Privy quietly enables developers to build seamless crypto experiences for millions of users—without sacrificing self-custody, security, or speed. We unpack Privy’s origin story, the “Friendtech moment,” the role of agents and modular security, and how Privy is quietly shaping the future of consumer crypto and fintech.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
5:20 Privy’s Core Mission
9:14 Implementing Privy The Right Way
14:41 Scaling During The Friendtech Boom
18:26 Scaling Privy’s Infrastructure
22:28 Fintech Leveraging Privy
36:34 Future Of Privy
49:20 Privy On Building Consumer Products
53:44 Crypto Through Privy
56:26 Closing & Disclaimers