In a captivating 60-minute interview with BrandTalks host Lilly Douse, QuickSwap co-founder Roc Zacharias revealed his time-tested formula for success in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. The veteran blockchain entrepreneur, known for his pivotal role incubating Polygon and its premier DEX, shared invaluable wisdom gleaned from years navigating the volatile

In a captivating 60-minute interview with BrandTalks host Lilly Douse, QuickSwap co-founder Roc Zacharias revealed his time-tested formula for success in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. The veteran blockchain entrepreneur, known for his pivotal role incubating Polygon and its premier DEX, shared invaluable wisdom gleaned from years navigating the volatile cryptocurrency industry. Among his most powerful insights was a rather simple albeit transformative habit: continuously learning through the power of podcasts and audiobooks.

Zacharias, whose journey through the blockchain space has been marked by a flurry of impressive achievements and strategic foresight, emphasized that this seemingly simple practice has been instrumental in his ability to stay ahead of industry trends and make informed decisions in a space where information moves at lightning speed.

What makes Zacharias’s advice particularly compelling is that he’s not merely prescribing – he practices what he preaches by hosting QuickSwap’s “The Aggregated,” a groundbreaking podcast that has changed the direction of the industry many times over. The podcast’s weekly X Spaces have emerged as Web3’s most influential podcast, regularly attracting audiences up to 100,000 listeners. The Aggregated features conversations with the industry’s top CEOs, News Outlets, Projects, and KOLs every single Friday and has been hitting as heavy as a freight train with Alpha, information, drama, and entertainment consistently for well over two years.

The Multifaceted Web3 Veteran Behind QuickSwap’s Success

Roc Zacharias’s impressive trajectory in the blockchain space began during the transformative DeFi summer of 2020, when he co-founded QuickSwap as a Uniswap fork dedicated to jumpstarting Layer 2 DeFi. Under his guidance, QuickSwap achieved remarkable milestones, becoming the first Layer 2 DEX to eclipse $1 billion in volume and accrue $1 million in Total Value Locked (TVL).

The project’s explosive growth – which saw its native token QUICK surge by an astonishing 2,000x – can be attributed largely to Zacharias’s principled approach to decentralization. Unlike many projects that prioritized venture capital funding, QuickSwap denied VC participation. In fact, Zacharias even refused a personal token allocation, while distributing 97% of the QUICK token supply to the community.

In 2025, Zacharias continues to wear multiple hats in the Web3 ecosystem. Beyond his role at QuickSwap, he serves on the Board for Polygon’s grants program, where he helps fund projects to drive innovation in Polygon’s thriving DeFi ecosystem. Roc also functions as CEO at Lunar Digital Assets (LDA), an incubator and marketing agency specializing in Web3 technologies. His expertise is further leveraged as a mentor for Tim Draper’s BitcoinFi accelerator and as a city leader for the BitAngels Pitch network, where he connects promising project founders with elite Web3 investors through a series of high-stakes live pitching competitions.

Roc’s Secret Principle: Learning in Every Moment

During his BrandTalks interview, Zacharias revealed that his secret weapon for staying ahead in Web3 is surprisingly accessible. Long before landing his first Web3 gig, Roc has been transforming otherwise idle moments into learning opportunities by listening attentively to podcasts and audiobooks. With unbridled enthusiasm, Roc advocates for self-education at every possible moment, emphasizing that success in Web3 demands being a self-starter with an insatiable hunger for knowledge.

Habitual learning has enabled Zacharias to absorb insights from countless experts, identify emerging trends before they become widely recognized, and develop a comprehensive understanding of both blockchain technology and fundamental business principles. For aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs, Roc’s diligent commitment to learning offers a practical way to build knowledge simply during downtime that would otherwise be lost.

From Consumer to Creator: The Rise of QuickSwap’s “The Aggregated”

Zacharias has masterfully transitioned from being a voracious consumer of content to becoming an influential creator through QuickSwap’s podcast “The Aggregated”. Initially launched as “All Roads Lead to Polygon,” the show quickly gained recognition as one of the top crypto podcasts globally from the community and media alike. The show also ranked as the second most popular Twitter Space of 2023, breaking into the mainstream as an exclusively crypto-focused podcast.

In early 2024, the podcast rebranded to “The Aggregated,” reflecting QuickSwap’s commitment to embracing inclusion and welcoming projects from across the entire Web3 spectrum. This strategic pivot transformed the show into a unifying force, bringing together diverse industry leaders to share market insights and development goals while generating critical debates on complex and controversial topics from across ecosystems. By providing a platform for both established names and emerging talents, QuickSwap’s “The Aggregated” has elevated numerous voices that have deserved attention from the broader market.

Building Bridges: How The Aggregated Unites the Web3 Ecosystem

Produced by an expert in self-education, QuickSwap’s “The Aggregated” has proven particularly effective at flattening learning curves for beginners. Almost every episode features project representatives sharing opportunities to participate in programs, earn rewards, and network with industry professionals. With Roc at the helm, QuickSwap’s “The Aggregated” has made Web3 more accessible to newcomers, elevating the entire space from a high-risk spectator sport to an open, participation-friendly ecosystem.

Without exception, the podcast’s success demonstrates the power of Zacharias’s learning-focused approach. By creating content that both educates and connects the Web3 community, QuickSwap has strengthened the entire ecosystem while simultaneously building its brand presence. For Zacharias, QuickSwap’s“The Aggregated” is a cardinal application of his belief in continuous learning – not just consuming knowledge but by actively contributing to the collective wisdom of the Web3 community.