Cudis's blockchain-based longevity protocol, w/ Edison Chen, CEO of Cudis

Cudis's blockchain-based longevity protocol, w/ Edison Chen, CEO of Cudis

Author: Nick and James May 29, 2025 Duration: 53:38

A conversation with Edison Chen, CEO of Cudis, about Cudis's longevity protocol that leverages blockchain incentives.

Ready to start tracking your health on-chain? Get $60 off your Cudis ring and 500 bonus reward points by visiting their website via this link: https://www.cudis.xyz/join?code=Solfate
and using code "Solfate" at checkout 

📝 Notes from the show

In this episode of the Solfate Podcast, hosts James and Nick welcome Edison Chen, CEO of Cudis, to discuss their revolutionary blockchain-based longevity protocol. Cudis creates wellness rings that track health and fitness data, storing it on-chain so users own their data. The conversation explores how Web3 technology can transform healthcare through personalized incentives, data ownership, and creating a health data economy. Edison shares insights on building hardware in the crypto space, tokenization of health data as assets, and Cudis's vision for personalized longevity solutions for everyone.


00:00 Introduction and Welcome 
00:34 Meet Edison Chen from Cudis 
01:06 Why Web3 for Wellness? 
07:08 Deep Dive into Cudis Concept 
12:14 Sustainable Incentive Design 
18:20 Health Data as Assets 
27:05 Use Cases and Market Potential 
34:26 Hardware Manufacturing Journey 
42:10 Why Build on Solana? 
46:02 Token Strategy and Design 
48:51 Grand Vision for Longevity 
53:13 Closing Thoughts


🔗 Find Edison and Cudis online

Follow Edison on Twitter/X: @Edcbeatbit
Follow Cudis on Twitter/X @CudisWellness
Check out Cudis at their website: https://cudis.xyz

Ready to start tracking your health on-chain? Get $60 off your Cudis ring and 500 bonus reward points by visiting their website via this link: https://www.cudis.xyz/join?code=Solfate
and using code "Solfate" at checkout 


👋 Follow the co-hosts online

Nick

James

Follow Solfate Podcast on Twitter/X for updates: @solfatepod 

Thanks for watching frens :) 💖


What does it actually take to build a meaningful project in the fast-moving world of Solana? On the Solfate Podcast, hosts Nick and James pull back the curtain on the process, moving beyond hype to explore the real work happening on-chain. As developers actively building in the ecosystem themselves, they bring a practitioner's perspective to every conversation. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a founder or core builder, delving into the technical hurdles, strategic decisions, and personal journeys that define their work. You'll hear firsthand accounts of architecting protocols, designing tokenomics, navigating community growth, and solving the unique challenges presented by high-performance blockchain technology. The discussions are grounded, detailed, and focused on the mechanics of creation, offering listeners a genuine look at the innovation shaping Solana's future. This isn't about surface-level commentary; it's a series of deep dives for anyone curious about the people and code behind the projects. Tune in for candid insights you won't find anywhere else, straight from the developers on the front lines.
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