🆕 HollaEx® Co-Founder Ali Beikverdi Podcast on SourceForge

Overview of recent SourceForge Podcast, hosted by Beau Hamilton, talking with Ali Beikverdi, Co-Founder of HollaEx®. This podcast explores how the company is democratizing access to blockchain infrastructure. The discussion delves into the company's origin story, its B2B focus, the tools and services it provides, client success stories, and future developments including AI integrations and advanced access control for financial operations.

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Watch the full videos source SourceForge at https://sourceforge.net/articles/white-label-crypto-exchange-platform-hollaex-sourceforge-podcast-episode-52

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Podcast Main Topics Covered

1. The Genesis of HollaEx®
Ali shares his journey into blockchain, starting in 2014 with a focus on private key management and community-building through the Seoul Bitcoin Meetup. He recognized the need for simpler tools to help businesses access and utilize blockchain technology. This led to the formation of HollaEx with the aim of creating developer-focused, open-source infrastructure to support digital asset marketplaces.

2. B2B Focus and Market Niche
Unlike most blockchain platforms that target retail users (B2C), HollaEx is built for businesses (B2B). The platform acts as a foundational layer for companies looking to build on blockchain without developing everything from scratch. HollaEx offers the "shovel"—the base infrastructure—so businesses can innovate on top of it, whether it’s for fintech, real estate, or carbon credits.

3. Tools and Customization
At its core, HollaEx provides a wallet system and white-label exchange that supports 200+ digital assets and numerous blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Stellar, etc.). With extensive API access and SDKs, businesses can customize their platforms. The cloud-based infrastructure enables a full crypto exchange to go live within 10–15 minutes, including features like OTC trading, staking, and order books.

4. Seamless Integration via Plugin Marketplace
Inspired by WordPress, HollaEx has built a plugin marketplace for third-party integrations. These include essentials like KYC/AML, CRM systems, and even unique use cases like debit card platforms. The plugin architecture allows businesses to easily expand functionality without extensive technical effort.

5. Industry Use Cases
Although originally designed for crypto trading, the platform has found adoption in sectors like real estate (tokenization), environmental compliance (carbon credits), and even traditional cash businesses like OTC desks. Ali highlights a case study from the Dominican Republic where a single crypto ATM operator scaled into a national network using HollaEx tools.

6. Community Support and Open Source
HollaEx maintains an active developer forum and makes all core software available on GitHub. Community support reduces the burden on internal support teams and enables global collaboration. AI tools like ChatGPT have also improved developer productivity by simplifying plugin development.

7. Barriers to Entry and Regulatory Complexity
Ali discusses challenges businesses face in entering the crypto space, including complex development requirements and regulatory uncertainty. HollaEx simplifies this by offering pre-built tools and connecting clients with partners for legal and compliance support. The platform is designed to reduce startup overhead and risk.

8. Looking Ahead
Future developments include robust access and permissions controls for enterprise-level back offices and further AI-assisted plugin generation. Quarterly software releases ensure ongoing improvements. The team maintains a transparent, public GitHub repository to support collaborative development.

9. Final Thoughts from Ali Beikverdi
‍Ali emphasizes that blockchain represents a foundational shift similar to the rise of AI. He urges business leaders not to ignore this trend and highlights how HollaEx offers accessible tools to help companies stay relevant in a fast-changing financial landscape.

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Read the full transcript here.