Best Jacquelyn Melinek Crypto Podcasts (2025)

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Crypto's Foundation Model Is Dead?, Delphi Digital CEO On AI x Crypto, Ethereal Founder On Institutional DeFi, Institutional Adoption with Robinson Burkey, Dougie DeLuca, Anil Lulla, Laurence Day 2:04:51

10h ago2:04:51

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The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Pod…

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James Wynn Saga Continues, MicroStrategy Playbook Accelerates, Loudio Token Launch with Stephen of DeFi Dojo, Jacquelyn Melinek, Felix Jauvin, Lauris, Founder of Multiplier.fun 1:47:45

1d ago1:47:45

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The Rollup TV : Monday, June 2nd Timestamps 00:00 Concentrated Liquidity and Trading Dynamics 02:52 Community Building vs. Customer Generation 06:08 Navigating Pre and Post TGE Strategies 09:01 The Role of Oracles in DeFi 11:55 Yield Opportunities in DeFi 14:45 Hidden Gems and Overlooked Yields 18:01 Balancing Risk and Return in DeFi 21:04 Starting…

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Is Crypto’s Biggest Payments Problem Solved? With Sid Gandhi 49:44

2d ago49:44

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FinTech is just lipstick on a pig. Same banks, same problems, better UI. In today's episode, we sit down with Sid Gandhi, CEO of PolyBase Labs, who's building Payy. Their mission is to bring money you actually own and can use. While everyone chases meme coins, Sid is solving real problems: frozen Venmo accounts, inaccessible financial services, and…

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We Asked Flood About His Hyperliquid Bull Thesis 30:38

3d ago30:38

30:38

Trading psychology meets crypto's most explosive new ecosystem. In today's episode, we sit down with Flood, founder of Insilico Trading, to explore Hyperliquid and what separates traders who make it from those who crash out. We dive into the James Wynn phenomenon – zero to $87 million in 70 days, then losing almost everything in five. Flood breaks …

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Why DeFi Is Still Crypto's Only Real Product Market-Fit with Kenny Li 43:58

4d ago43:58

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The era of "build it and they will come" is over. Crypto projects need real revenue, real users, and real sustainability. Or they just won't survive. In this episode, we chat with Kenny from Manta about the shift happening in the industry. No longer are we just experimenting; it's all about finding product-market fit. We dig into why DeFi is still …

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Magic Newton Founder: AI Can’t Be Trusted (How to Fix it Before It’s Too Late) 1:01:53

5d ago1:01:53

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AI agents handling your money sounds terrifying, until you realize the alternative is trusting humans with complex DeFi strategies. In today's episode, we sit down with Sean Li, founder of Newton & Magic, to explore how verifiable AI agents could transform crypto UX forever. Sean's building AI that executes financial transactions while proving ever…

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Telegram xAI partnership, FTX Distributions coming, Enterprise AI agent raises 60m, The rise of Loudio info-fi, US Macro Update, RAJ KYC Controversy with Tom Dunleavy, David Kostiner, Breadguy & Flood 2:29:26

5d ago2:29:26

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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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How The GENIUS Act Could Change the Dollar Forever - Sam Kazemian & Stani Kulechov 58:07

7d ago58:07

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The dollar is going on-chain. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Kazemian and Stani Kulechov to unpack the Genius Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that could turn stablecoins into legal money. We explore what this means, why banks are against it, and how Frax and Aave are positioning for the shift. Sam talks FRAX USD and why stablecoins and A…

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Banks Explore Stablecoins, 1Mil Connect to Helium Network, Dubai to Tokenize Real Estate, US Goes in on Digital Assets, Nordics Back Out on Digital Currency, ETH Culture War, & Seed Phrase Fiasco 1:32:45

7d ago1:32:45

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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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Jordi Alexander on BTC vs. Alts, Market Maker Dynamics, and Macro Outlook 47:28

11d ago47:28

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Jordi Alexander, founder of Selini & Chief Alchemist at Mantle sat down with us to discuss a wide variety of pressing topics.We explore everything from loan-call option models that set the stage for token dumps to MicroStrategy's risky auction dynamic.Jordi shares why Bitcoin still stands as the only true macro asset, why ETH is struggling, and why…

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OpenAI Acquires Startup, Google Breakthrough, Elon's Robot News, China's AI Ambitions, Apollo On Solana, Worldcoin Funding, Billion Hyperliquid Position with Tristan0x, Anthony Rose and Ben Rubin 1:39:25

12d ago1:39:25

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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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Haseeb Qureshi on Hyperliquid, IPOs vs. Tokens, and High Agency 25:05

13d ago25:05

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Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, answers some tough questions with a variety of topics relevant to the market today. In today's episode of Mammoth May, we talk about: Hunting early-stage gems at Dragonfly while giants like Nakamoto raise $710M for passive BTC exposure What Brian Armstrong understood to take Coinbase to the S&P 500 Whe…

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Austin Federa on Solving Crypto's Bandwidth Problem with DoubleZero 53:26

14d ago53:26

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The real scalability bottleneck isn't computation, it's communication. In today's episode, we tackle crypto's real scalability bottleneck with Austin Federa, co-founder of DoubleZero. Austin, who was the Strategy lead at Solana, walks us through a crucial issue that impacts blockchain performance: network latency. While improvements in validator so…

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Circle Acquisition Talks, Japan's Bond Crisis, CRISPR Gene Edited Human, Crypto as a Service Expansion, Hyperliquid Dominance, Trump Holders Dinner, JPMorgan Enabling Bitcoin with Zach Rynes and Cedo 1:36:43

14d ago1:36:43

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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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Why Abstract Is Building Crypto's Digital Disneyland with Luca Netz & Michael Lee 58:18

16d ago58:18

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While other L2s fight technical battles, Abstract is creating something entirely different: a "digital Disneyland" that’s all about fun. In today's episode, we chat with Luca Netz and Michael Lee "Cash Bowie," to explore how this playful approach is driving real traction: - Portal is bringing 25,000+ users to quality apps in a snap - Builders with …

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The Untold Story Of How Base Led To B3 With Viktoriya from B3 44:29

19d ago44:29

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Is blockchain opening doors for Indie creators? In today's second episode of Mammoth May, we chat with Viktoriya Hying from B3 about building on-chain gaming that puts players first. After helping launch Base at Coinbase, her team realized that gaming could be the killer use case to bring millions on-chain. But here's the catch: closed systems trap…

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Blackbird backs Celestia, Institutional BTC Buys, Klarna AI Reversal, Galaxy IPO, Crypto Capital Showdown, Internet Capital Markets & Crypto's Fantasy Draft with Haseeb Qureshi, Jan Liphardt and Gabin 1:42:24

20d ago1:42:24

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Welcome to The Rollup TV. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://therollup.co/ Sp…

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The Bull Case For Global Stablecoin Adoption with Jelena Djuric 1:01:29

21d ago1:01:29

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The Rollup presents: Mammoth May 🦣 Stablecoin supply is poised for a 10 fold increase in the coming years...but why? And who's driving this demand? In today's episode, we chat with Noble's founder about the impending explosion of stablecoin issuers, where the real money is made in stablecoin products, why building yield-bearing stablecoins that pas…

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OpenAI Leadership Shakeup, Coinbase Joins S&P 500, USD Reserve Status, Meta's Stablecoin Revival, & The Robot Revolution with Nils Pihl, Arik Galansky & Nick Forster 1:27:21

22d ago1:27:21

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Welcome to The Rollup TV. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://therollup.co/ Sp…

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The Rollup TV: Pilot 1:01:43

26d ago1:01:43

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Welcome to The Rollup TV. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻t. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/the…

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What The Author of ‘Blockchain Revolution’ Got Right (and Wrong) with Alex Tapscott 55:08

30d ago55:08

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In today's episode, we chat with Alex Tapscott, co-author of "Blockchain Revolution" – the book that kicked off so many crypto journeys back in 2016. Alex shares how a ski trip conversation with his father evolved into pioneering work that shaped the industry. We explore crypto's path dependency through major events and why Trump's election could b…

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How To Earn Real Bitcoin Yield Without Impermanent Loss with Michael Egorov 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

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Impermanent loss: crypto's most misnamed problem that has permanently damaged countless liquidity provider portfolios. In today's episode, Curve founder Michael Egorov reveals his new project, Yield Basis, aimed at eliminating DeFi's persistent impermanent loss problem. Michael takes us through how his approach uses constant leverage on liquidity t…

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The Truth About What Went Wrong with Crypto AI Agents with Tarun Chitra and Wei Dai 59:54

1M ago59:54

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AI and crypto are evolving together, but not without a few missteps along the way. In today’s episode, we chat with Wei Dai from 1kx and Tarun Chitra from Gauntlet about what went wrong with the first generation of crypto AI agents and why reasoning models are bringing about a shift. We explore DeepSeek's revolutionary approach to cost optimization…

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Global Instability Is Fueling the Greatest Crypto Boom Yet with Arthur Hayes and Mike Silagadze 52:23

1M ago52:23

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Trump, Powell, and global tariffs are reshaping the financial system, and crypto is right in the crosshairs. Arthur Hayes and Mike Silagadze explain how these shifts could spark an even bigger DeFi boom. Arthur explains how Trump's walking back of tariffs and Fed stability commitments signal we've hit the bottom, setting up Bitcoin for a massive ra…

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Why AGI Will Happen This Decade with Emad Mostaque 1:05:59

1M ago1:05:59

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The AI revolution is here, but who controls the intelligence we'll all rely on? In today's episode we sit down with Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, to explore the intersection between AI and crypto. We cover how ChatGPT-4o's Ghibli filter signaled a fundamental shift in how we interact online, the issue of AI using "too much compute…

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Why Chain Maximalism Is Over with Rachin Kalakheti 43:38

1M ago43:38

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User retention in crypto? Huge headache. The temptation for users to jump from one chain to another can be huge. With so many settlement layers available, it's a problem that's tough to solve for new chains. In today's episode, we meet with Rachin Kalakheti and dive into Twine's approach: one execution layer that settles to multiple chains simultan…

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How Boundless Is Opening ZK Proving to All with Tim Carstens & Jeremy Bruestle 52:16

1M ago52:16

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From proof of work to proof of stake, blockchain consensus is evolving once again into something new: proof of verifiable work. In today’s episode, Tim Carstens and Jeremy Bruestle from Boundless share their insights into how this new approach works. They explain how proof of verifiable work leverages the computing power of everyday users to genera…

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The Truth About Crypto Super Apps with Mert and Backpack Co-Founder Armani Ferrante 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

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The race for the ultimate crypto super app is heating up. Who will own the user experience? In this episode, we chat with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, and Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack. Armani takes us through his transition from Apple to Alameda Research, and how that journey led to building one of Solana’s fastest-growing platforms. As markets …

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Nick White on TIA Investor FUD, The Mammoth Vision, and Lazybridging 51:36

2M ago51:36

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After a majorly successful week for the Celestia ecosystem, winning Noble's new AppLayer & Ethena's 'Converge' chain, we are coming to you with an episode recorded in Denver this year with Nick White. We first touched on FUD and asked Nick to openly address the FUD from the community regarding staking, locked tokens, and the tokenomics in general. …

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Harry Kalodner on Arbitrum's Future, Timeboost, and L2 Sequencer Revenue Models 23:56

2M ago23:56

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In today's episode, we explore TimeBoost on Arbitrum with Harry Kalodner. Arbitrum DAO has signaled a vote recently to go live with timeboost on mainnet. This innovative mechanism shifts from first-come-first-serve to a priority bidding system while maintaining transaction privacy and fairness. We examine how TimeBoost returns value to the Arbitrum…

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Mantra's Co-Founder On The Meteoric Rise of OM, Market Maker Rumors, and UAE Relationships 34:45

2M ago34:45

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We filmed this interview with John Patrick Mullen during consensus Hong Kong, in late Feburary 2025. From obscurity to a $13 billion market cap, OM token's 7,000% surge and recent 90% downfall has left many questioning what's really happening behind the scenes? We aim to provide some clarity from before the crash to help you all understand what was…

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How Cultural Evolution Is Shaping Our Future with Robin Hanson 1:21:52

2M ago1:21:52

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The shifts in cultural evolution are impacting our society in ways we can’t ignore. Today, we're joined by Robin Hanson, economist and polymath from George Mason University. Robin is known for exploring questions that often remain unanswered, from prediction markets to the possibilities of alien civilizations. In this conversation, we explore how h…

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The Upcoming Bitcoin Institutional Boom with Jeff Garzik & Max Sanchez 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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Bitcoin is so back. Institutions are talking about it more than ever and are investing at a rapid pace, while the US government is setting up a strategic Bitcoin reserve. In today's episode, we explore the "Back to Bitcoin" thesis with Hemi co-founders Jeff Garzik and Max Sanchez. Hemi takes the best from Bitcoin and Ethereum, combining Bitcoin's s…

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How To Capitalize on USA vs. China Tariffs With Arthur Hayes and Nils Pihl 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

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The clash of economic superpowers is reshaping our future with AI as the ultimate battleground. Today, Arthur Hayes and Nils Pihl from Auki Labs explore how US-China trade tensions reflect a deeper struggle for dominance in physical AI and robotics – where China holds surprising advantages. We discuss with Arthur the move China will be forced to ma…

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The Modern Day Oracle with Marcin Kazmierczak and Jakub Wojciechowski 55:50

2M ago55:50

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Oracles are the center of DeFi. They're not just important, they're *vital*. But with the rise of high-performance blockchains, oracles are having to rethink their entire game plan. In today's episode, we sit down with Marcin and Jakub from RedStone to explore oracles at their breaking point as blockchains get faster and more demanding. This isn't …

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How To Position For The Institutional Crypto Frenzy with Arthur Hayes, Guy Young, and Omer Goldberg 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

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The competition for stablecoin market share is more complex than most realize, especially as institutional adoption heats up. In today's episode, we’re breaking down the nuances of this battle with Guy Young, founder of Ethena, Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstorm, and Omer Goldberg, founder of Chaos Labs. We mostly explore the macro landscape, which is …

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What Happens When You Ditch Global Consensus? With Shresth Agrawal 27:13

2M ago27:13

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Consensus is slow by design. In crypto, we’ve accepted the tradeoff: robustness at the cost of speed. Whether it’s proof-of-work or proof-of-stake, every node reprocesses every transaction, every time. It’s secure and reliable... but often overkill for most of what we actually do. What if we stopped treating every transaction like a global event? W…

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Uniswap, Ekubo, and the Rise Of Innovative DEX Designs 44:47

2M ago44:47

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What if DEXs could do more? Ekubo thinks they can. Their approach? Dedefining efficiency from the ground up, from memory architecture to fee mechanics, decreasing gas costs while unlocking features like TWAMs. In today’s episode, we sit down with Moody, Ekubo's founder and Uniswap v3 co-author, alongside Benjamin Sturisky from the Starknet Foundati…

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Can Solana Replace NASDAQ? With Max Resnick and Logan Jastremski 1:09:53

2M ago1:09:53

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What kind of infrastructure do we actually need to support real, global trading onchain? In today's episode, we dig into the debate between high-throughput blockchains and modular approaches with Logan and Max, both vocal Solana supporters. They share why they believe monolithic scaling is the way to go, and why Solana is aiming to replace NASDAQ, …

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Ram Kumar on AGI, Specialized Intelligence, and Agent Infrastructure 23:48

2M ago23:48

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Now that the Crypto AI peak of inflated expectations has passed, what’s actually built to last? In today's episode, we are looking at the real infrastructure needed for long-term AI projects. We sit down with Ram Kumar of OpenLedger to explore how their team is building AI that actually understands crypto, not just slapping ChatGPT onto existing ap…

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Are Stablecoins & RWAs Crypto’s Main Use Case? with Chris Yin 29:43

2M ago29:43

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Crypto has always been a game of extremes. On one end, a memecoins casino and speculative madness; on the other, an attempt to build something more sustainable. In today's episode, we sit down with Chris Yin, co-founder and CEO of Plume Network, to cut through the noise around RWAs. Chris explains why most RWA projects are just "TradFi people doing…

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Is Crypto's Biggest Payment Problem Already Solved? With Paul Faecks 37:50

2M ago37:50

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While everyone's attention has been focused the current market volatility, stablecoins have been thriving. In today's episode, we take a look at Plasma and uncover what their team has been working on for stablecoins. Rather than creating another all-purpose blockchain, they've developed something specifically for stablecoin payments. Zero fee USDT …

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Why A 'Return To Fundamentals' in Crypto Is Imminent with YQ 33:46

2M ago33:46

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What makes crypto so different in the East and the West? In the U.S. and Europe, teams typically focus on building the foundation: rollups, restaking, scaling solutions. In Asia, markets drive adoption, trading volume, and unique market trends. We sat with YQ, founder of AltLayer, to dive deeper. Western builders think ahead, prioritizing scalabili…

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Berachain's DeFi Summer 2.0 Playbook with Smokey the Bera 32:06

2M ago32:06

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What if DeFi value flowed back to its users? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the Berachain ecosystem with its founder, Smokey The Bera, to dive into this idea and talk about the chain’s rapid growth. Berachain is different. It’s built on a unique symbiotic relationship between the chain, validators, and apps. By using game theory, it lets users…

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Why An Explosion of User-Owned AI Is Coming with Illia Polosukhin 34:13

3M ago34:13

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An AI agent with no hidden motives or data harvesting. Dream or reality? In today's episode, we talk with Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, about the idea of having your own AI. That's exactly what NEAR has created with their AI Transaction Protocol (AITP). They have an open ecosystem where AI systems can communicate and transact while…

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Alex Gluchowski and Sreeram Kannan on Their Collaborative Scaling Vision 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

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ZK needs decentralized proving networks, or we're just moving trust to a new bottleneck. Same goes for L2s. In today's episode, we cover how EigenLayer attempts to create a new way to coordinate decentralized proving networks so no single entity controls the backbone of ZK systems. We sit down with zkSync co-inventor, Alex Gluchowski and EigenLayer…

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How Initia’s Interwoven Economy Is Defying Traditional Multi-Chain Design with Zon 28:57

3M ago28:57

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In today's episode, we sit down with Intia co-founder, Zon, to talk about what Initia is cooking. The Initia team has been busy building their interwoven rollup ecosystem with 15 publicly announced rollups and a massive $26 million invested. Rollups on Initia have raised more than even Initia itself, showing clear interest. We look into Initia's VI…

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Terence Kwok on Digital Identity, Proof of Personhood, and Eastern Crypto Markets 39:05

3M ago39:05

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The line between real humans and bots is blurring. In today’s episode, we chat with Terence Kwok, the founder of Humanity Protocol, to explore how they're balancing privacy and accountability. Humanity is using technology to read palm prints and vein patterns for verification, all without storing biometric data. This approach could offer a way for …

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Rich Rines on Bitcoin's Path to $1,000,000 36:08

3M ago36:08

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In today's episode, we talk about the Bitcoin dilemma. Despite it being crypto's foundation, it mainly sits unused in cold storage wasting away any potential. Between high fees, slow transactions, and lack of use case, Bitcoin has struggled to evolve past being a store of value. We sit down with Rich Rines of Core DAO to learn how they are unlockin…

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How Kaito Built an InfoFi Economy with Yu Hu 16:16

3M ago16:16

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In today's episode, we cover what happens when you tokenize attention. We sat down with Yu Hu to get the inside story of how Kaito went from tracking crypto Twitter sentiment to dropping what might be the most widely distributed token in recent history. It's completely reshaping how value flows through the crypto social layer. Kaito leans into usin…

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