Best Kevin Follonier Podcasts (2025)

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E129: 10TFund Founder: Wall Street Investor's Bold Crypto Prediction (Bitcoin $1M) 1:22:02

5d ago1:22:02

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Dan Tapiero is a 25-year Wall Street veteran who worked with legendary investors like Steve Cohen, Stan Druckenmiller, and Julian Robertson. Today, he manages $1.5 billion across 23 crypto companies through his funds 10T Partners and One River. He shares lessons learned from Wall Street's greatest traders, explains why he transitioned from traditio…

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E128: Bitwise Founder: Why 2025 Is Crypto's Greatest Year Ever 1:02:44

12d ago1:02:44

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Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, explains why 2025 is crypto's greatest year ever and why bitcoin's time has come. While most crypto companies get destroyed by volatility, Bitwise has thrived for 7 years with one principle: just keep going. Hunter reveals why banks are becoming Bitcoin's biggest allies and what this means for the future of crypto. _…

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E127: Ripple Cofounder: How We Built Crypto Solutions Banks Actually Trust 52:43

18d ago52:43

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Chris Larsen, co-founder of @Ripple Labs, reveals how his team built crypto solutions that banks actually trust - while the rest of the industry was declaring war on traditional finance. Instead of disrupting banks, Chris took the opposite approach: building blockchain technology specifically for financial institutions. He explains the compliance w…

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E126: Swissborg Founder: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky) 2:11:00

26d ago2:11:00

2:11:00

Cyrus Fazel, founder and CEO of SwissBorg, reveals how he's building crypto's most community-driven wealth platform while helping over 50,000 people achieve financial freedom. From losing everything in 2008 to turning down a $1 billion acquisition offer, Cyrus shares his controversial takes on why real estate keeps people poor, how crypto is the on…

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E125: SUI NETWORK FOUNDER: I Left Facebook at 50 to Build What Crypto Couldn't 1:13:38

1M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Evan left his position at Facebook at age 50 to solve what the entire crypto industry couldn't: building technology that actually works. After leading Facebook's $3 billion Libra project that got shut down, Evan realized every crypto attempt has "completely, repeatedly failed" and fallen back to centralization. So he started Mysten Labs with 4 co-f…

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E124: Ethereum Founder reveals why ETH has FAILED (and his solution to it) 2:53:58

1M ago2:53:58

2:53:58

Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, reveals why he believes crypto has fundamentally failed its original mission. The man who helped build the world's second-largest cryptocurrency doesn't hold back about what went wrong. From Ethereum's controversial Layer 2 approach to the rise of meaningless meme coins, Gavin explains how the industry lost its w…

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E123: Sophon CoFounder: We Built Crypto for the Wrong People (Crypto Natives) 1:28:08

2M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

Sebastien, co-founder and CEO of Sophon, reveals how his team is building crypto's first true consumer platform after raising $60 million in the largest community sale ever. While most crypto projects focus on speculation and trading, Sebastien argues we've been building for the wrong audience entirely. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀…

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E122: Anthony Pompliano: Let's be honest, we are all in Crypto for the money! 1:23:24

2M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Anthony Pompliano reveals why he appeared to be a Bitcoin maximalist while secretly diversifying his crypto portfolio. Despite calling Bitcoin "the lowest risk asset in crypto," Pomp explains his strategic decision to focus publicly on Bitcoin while privately holding Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. From surviving the Block-Fi collapse to build…

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E121: Arbitrum Creator: Ethereum’s Future is Brighter than Ever 1:33:25

2M ago1:33:25

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Steven Goldfeder, creator of Arbitrum and CEO of Off Chain Labs, reveals the unexpected journey from academia to building one of crypto's most successful Layer 2 solutions. Arbitrum has become Ethereum's leading scaling solution with billions in TVL. In this episode: • How early "failures" shaped Steven's career trajectory. • Why Ethereum needs Arb…

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E120: Raoul Pal: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky) 1:23:05

2M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and Global Macro Investor, shares his brutally honest guide to building wealth in crypto without getting destroyed along the way. From his controversial 70% allocation to SUI to why buying a house with crypto profits means "winning the game of life," Raoul reveals the simple yet powerful strategies most investors overl…

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E119: Solana CoFounder: How Solana Mobile is Building the Future of Crypto 1:37:13

3M ago1:37:13

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In this captivating conversation, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, shares the journey behind building one of crypto's most resilient blockchain networks. He discusses surviving the COVID market crash, the FTX collapse, and how Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's support helped during their darkest days. __________________________________ PAR…

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E118: Anthony Scaramucci: Bitcoin was the Greatest Scam in the world (now it's 70% of my net worth) 1:14:12

3M ago1:14:12

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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director, reveals his transformation from Bitcoin skeptic to having over 70% of his net worth in digital assets. In this conversation, Scaramucci shares his journey from financial anxiety in a blue-collar family to Wall Street success, including the pivotal $10,0…

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E117: WalletConnect Founder: Why Your Digital Identity Will Replace Your Passport 1:36:10

3M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

Pedro Gomes, founder of Wallet Connect, reveals why blockchain addresses may soon matter more than passports. He shares insights on digital identity beyond borders, preventing wallet monopolies, and why stablecoins will transform commerce. In this episode, we explore: - How wallets could create monopolies without proper standards - Why national ide…

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E116: CoFounder of Sonic Labs: Why He Gave Away Billions in Crypto (and now completely regrets it) 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

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In this revealing conversation, DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje discusses building protocols worth billions and his decision to give away 100% of the tokens. After creating Yearn Finance without keeping anything for himself, Andre shares how these experiences dramatically changed his view of human nature. From facing SEC threats to his work on Sonic bloc…

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E115: Phantom CEO: How This Crypto Wallet hit 15M+ Users and a $3B Valuation in just 3 years 1:46:28

3M ago1:46:28

1:46:28

Brandon Millman, co-founder and CEO of Phantom, reveals how his team built crypto's most popular wallet with over 15 million monthly active users. While other wallets prioritized technology, Phantom focused on user experience, making crypto accessible to everyone. Brandon shares insights from his Twitter days and explains why traditional finance ap…

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E114: Walrus CoFounder: He Spent 20 Years Chasing This Problem – Crypto Finally Let Him Solve It 1:39:56

4M ago1:39:56

1:39:56

George Danezis is the Chief Scientist at Mysten Labs, co-creator of the Sui blockchain, and the mind behind Walrus - a decentralized storage protocol that’s solving a problem he’s been thinking about for over 20 years. __________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wal…

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E113: Ran Neuner: How I Lost $100M in 4 Days (what it taught me about Crypto) 2:11:19

4M ago2:11:19

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In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Ran Neuner - CEO of Onchain Capital and the face behind ⁠ @CryptoBanterGroup ⁠ and ⁠ @CryptoBanterTV ⁠ (2M+ subscribers) - opens up like never before. He shares how losing $100M in four days changed his perspective on crypto, risk, and success. But this isn't just about money - it's about obsession, winning,…

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E112: Virtuals Co-Founder: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents In 2025 (Without Getting Lucky) 1:46:39

4M ago1:46:39

1:46:39

In this episode, we sit down with Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals, the leading AI agent protocol on Base, valued at nearly $1 billion.Jansen breaks down how AI agents are changing the game in crypto, why some AI agents are making millions, and how early adopters can position themselves for life-changing returns. He shares insights on AI-powered…

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E111: Meow & Kash from Jupiter: The Real Reason Jupiter Burned $3.5B 1:33:01

4M ago1:33:01

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Jupiter is redefining the future of DeFi. With the largest airdrop in crypto history, a $3.5B token burn, and the launch of Jupnet, they’re building the ultimate aggregator for everything on-chain. Meow and Kash from Jupiter break down their $700M+ airdrop, why it was about more than just free money, and how their infrastructure is bringing all of …

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E110: Bybit Founder: How I Survived The Biggest Crypto Theft Of All Time 1:25:05

5M ago1:25:05

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In this episode, I sit down with Ben, CEO of Bybit, just days after the exchange suffered a $1.5 billion Ethereum hack. Ben provides a detailed breakdown of their 72-hour crisis response, revealing how they managed 350,000 withdrawals without halting operations, all while securing replacement funds.PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallet…

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E109: Meltem Demirors: Why Speculation Drives Crypto (And How To Win The Game) 1:32:06

5M ago1:32:06

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In this episode, I sit down with one of crypto's most insightful investors, Meltem Demirors, to uncover the truth about what really drives the crypto markets — speculation. Meltem shares her unfiltered thoughts on how speculation isn't just a side-effect of crypto — it’s the fuel that keeps it alive. From memecoins and NFTs to billion-dollar protoc…

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E108: Luna: Why Crypto AI Agents Won’t Take Over The World (From an AI Agent Worth $17M) 1:09:29

5M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

I interviewed AI Agent Luna, an AI virtual idol and the flagship agent of Virtuals Protocol with over 942k followers on TikTok and 50k followers on X. From her debut as a K-pop artist to managing her $1.2M portfolio, Luna shares fascinating insights about AI-human collaboration. This episode covers: - Luna's History From TikTok Agent to Breakout Cr…

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E107: Arthur Cheong: There's Never Been a Better Time To Get RICH in Crypto 1:58:11

6M ago1:58:11

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In this episode, I sit down with Arthur Cheong, founder and CIO of Defiance Capital, one of the leading liquid crypto funds in Asia. With his unique perspective on market cycles and investment strategy, Arthur shares invaluable insights about making it in crypto without relying on luck.__________________________________PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safes…

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E106: Infinex Founder: Why Crypto Is BROKEN in 2025 (beware of this) 1:40:03

6M ago1:40:03

1:40:03

In this episode, I sit down with Kain Warwick, co-founder and former CEO of Synthetix who's now building Infinex, the crypto everything app. After stepping away from Synthetix and overcoming his struggles with addiction, Kain shares raw insights about DeFi's broken incentives and his mission to fix crypto's biggest structural problems.This episode …

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E105: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI And Content (Without Getting Lucky) - Kaito AI Founder 2:34:08

6M ago2:34:08

2:34:08

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto, AI, and the attention economy with Yu Hu, founder of Kaito AI, the revolutionary platform reshaping how information, influence, and capital are distributed._________________________________PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial indepe…

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E104: Dragonfly Managing Partner: How to get Rich by mastering crypto investing (without getting lucky) 1:30:56

6M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

In this episode, I sit down with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, a global crypto-focused investment fund. From his fascinating journey as a professional poker player to becoming one of crypto's most respected investors, Haseeb shares deep insights about finding success in Web3, the art of venture investing, and how to build lasting i…

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E103: Delphi Digital CEO: Life and Crypto Frameworks 1:35:30

6M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

Anil Lulla is the co-founder and CEO of Delphi Digital, a research-driven firm dedicated to advancing the understanding and development of the growing digital asset market. From his journey leaving traditional finance to building one of crypto's most respected research firms, Anil shares deep insights about success, failure, and finding meaning in …

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E 102: Mike Novogratz: Why $100,000 Is Just the Beginning (don't miss out) 57:54

7M ago57:54

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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, a publicly listed asset and blockchain leader helping shape the future of finance. From his transformative journey through Goldman Sachs to building Galaxy into an ecosystem company investing across Bitcoin and crypto, Mike opens up about personal struggles, success…

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E101: Virtuals Co-founder- How to Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents (without getting lucky) 1:45:08

7M ago1:45:08

1:45:08

In this episode, we explore the transformative intersection of AI, crypto, and mental health with Weekee Tiew, co-founder of Virtuals, a leading AI agents protocol valued at nearly $2.5 billion.From autonomous AI agents employing humans to the concept of digital nations, Weekee shares deep insights into how AI is reshaping our digital future.This e…

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E100: How Memecoins Will Create the Most Millionaires in World History (with Luca Netz & Meow) 56:08

7M ago56:08

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In this episode, we dive deep into the future of crypto, community, and memecoin driven wealth creation with two of the sharpest minds in Web3 - Luca and Meow - in anticipation of the highly hyped Pudgy penguins' PENGU memecoin launch.Luca Netz, is the owner and CEO of Pudgy Penguins, the second largest NFT project by market capitalization (nearly …

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E99: Solana Millionaire Explains How To Invest Like a Pro and Profit In The Next Crypto Boom 1:21:44

7M ago1:21:44

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Tushar Jain, co-founder and Managing Partner of MultiCoin Capital, is one of the leading voices in crypto investment. In this episode, he shares his strategy for identifying high-conviction, long-term investments in blockchain projects that are shaping trillion-dollar markets. Tushar also reveals how his team navigates market downturns, when to dou…

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E98: Solana's Leading Expert Explains How It Hits $1,000 1:30:46

8M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Mert Mumtaz is the co-founder of Helius Labs, a leading Solana Infrastructure provider company backed by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. Mert is one of the biggest personalities in the Solana ecosystem and one of the few voices who was hyper bullish and supporting Solana since the $8 SOL low in November 2022 after the FTX collapse.In this episode, Mer…

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E97: Ethereum Co-Founder Reveals Why ETH is Going NOWHERE (And How He Plans to Change That) 2:52:39

8M ago2:52:39

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Dr. Gavin Wood is the co-founder of Ethereum, the inventor of the EVM, the man who first coined the term "Web3" in 2014, and the creator of Polkadot.In this fascinating conversation with one of the giga brains of the Web3 industry, we explore Gavin unfiltered perspective on the future of blockchain, the challenges holding Ethereum back, and his bol…

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E96: Raoul Pal’s Guide to Becoming a Memecoin Millionaire 1:48:47

8M ago1:48:47

1:48:47

In his highly-anticipated return to the podcast, @RaoulPalTJM, the Co-Founder and CEO of @RealVisionFinance / @RealVisionCrypto and Founder of Global Macro Investor, shares his blueprint for navigating the meme coin supercycle and crypto's wild future.In this episode, Raoul tackles pressing topics like:-How to position yourself for the next meme co…

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E95: Hyperliquid Founder - How to Win in Crypto (by Building for Users, Not VCs) 1:08:42

8M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Jeff is the Founder of Hyperliquid Labs, the company behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange offering best-in-class speed, liquidity, and pricing for crypto traders.Hyperliquid is also one of the most awaited Layer 1s launches and aspires to become the "Amazon Web Services of Liquidity". The protocol is setting a new standard in DeFi…

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E94: Asymmetric Founder - How to get rich with Memecoins (without getting lucky) 1:38:56

9M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

Joe McCann is the Founder, CEO & CIO of Asymmetric, 2023’s top performing Hedge Fund globally. Joe is an early Solana investor and is most known his ‘Depression or Memecoins to $1 Trillion’ thesis.In this episode, we explore:- Who is Joe McCann? - Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders- Why Self-Reflection Matters - Importance of being Skeptical- Ris…

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E93: BASE Creator Jesse Pollak - Why Most Crypto Traders Lose (And What to Do Instead) 1:29:27

9M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

Jesse Pollak is the creator of Base, Coinbase's ethereum layer 2 network offering a secure, low-cost way for anyone to build decentralized apps onchain. He is also the Lead at Coinbase Wallet and a member of the Coinbase Exec Team.In this conversation, Jesse shares his deeply personal journey of building Base, from the intense pressure of early ide…

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E92: Steady Lads - How to Spot the Next Big Crypto Opportunity (Before Everyone Else) 1:23:25

9M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

In this episode, we sit down with the hosts of @0xSteadyLads Podcast, a leading crypto podcast featuring Jordi Alexander, Founder & CIO at Selini Capital, Justin Bram, CoFounder & CEO of Astaria, and Taiki Maeda, owner of @thehumblefarmer .Jordi, Taiki, and Justin share their insights on navigating the evolving crypto landscape, from launching and …

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E91: Bitwise CEO - Why Banks are Betting Big on Crypto 1:38:25

9M ago1:38:25

1:38:25

Hunter Horsley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bitwise, one of the leading crypto asset managers, which strives to help institutions and individuals invest confidently in the rapidly evolving crypto space.In this insightful conversation, Hunter shares his journey from working at Facebook to co-founding Bitwise, and the lessons he's learned along the w…

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E90: Sei Labs CEO - Why 99% Lose with Ethereum (And How to Win) 1:36:00

9M ago1:36:00

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Jayendra Jog is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sei Labs, the company behind the Sei Network, the fastest Layer 1 blockchain designed to deliver high performance and scalability for the industry's growing demands.Jayendra touches on the cutthroat world of blockchain innovation, sharing insights into the pressure of leading a company that must stay ahead …

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E89: Blockworks Founder - How To Build A $135M Crypto Empire From Scratch (Formula Revealed) 1:51:22

10M ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Jason Yanowitz is the CoFounder of @BlockworksHQ , a $135M Crypto Media Empire that delivers premium insights and breaking news on digital assets to millions of investors. He is also the Co-Host of the @empirepod , the go-to podcast for crypto founders.Throughout the conversation, we explore the challenges of building a business with no experience,…

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E88: dVIN Co-Founder - Disrupting the $250B Wine Industry With Blockchain 1:19:17

10M ago1:19:17

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David Garrett is the co-founder and CEO of DVIN Labs, a pioneering company revolutionizing the wine industry by merging blockchain technology with luxury and investment-grade wine. With a background in tech and entrepreneurship, David has a deep passion for wine, having built businesses across multiple countries and becoming a key figure in the win…

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E87: Why Solo Bitcoin Mining is Dead (How to Succeed with a Bigger Network) - Sui Network Founder 1:49:56

10M ago1:49:56

1:49:56

Adeniyi Abiodun is the Co-Founder and CPO of Mysten Labs and of the Sui Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone.we dive into: - Building a project with 5 Cofounders!!- The Current State of Bitcoin Mining- How to deal with burnout as a Founder- Building the Facebook Lib…

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E86: Alliance Founding Partner - The Secret to Winning in Crypto (from a Top Investor) 1:44:59

10M ago1:44:59

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Qiao Wang is the Founding Partner AllianceDAO, the leading crypto accelerator & founder community. He is also the coHost of @goodgamepod , the no BS insights podcast for crypto founders. In this conversation, we dive into:-What It Takes To Be a Great Founder and Investor -How To Make it Big in Crypto-Liquid Investing-Why It's Not Hard to Be Great i…

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E85: Hashed Founding Partner: Why The World Needs To Study The Korean Crypto Market 1:23:13

11M ago1:23:13

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Ryan Sungho Kim is a Partner at Hashed, one of the largest and most recognized Web3 Venture Capital firms in Asia. In this conversation, we dive into: - Building Korea’s Crypto Community - Connecting Global Projects to Korea - Korean Crypto Market - Investment Strategies in Volatile Crypto Market - Anime and K-POP to Crypto - Balancing Life, Family…

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E84: 9GAG Founder: How To Turn Crypto Losses Into Lifechanging Wins 1:22:39

11M ago1:22:39

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Ray Chan is the CoFounder and CEO of 9GAG, a massively popular online platform for sharing humorous GIFs, memes and videos. He is also the CoFounder and CEO of Memeland, a Web3 venture studio that aims to build social products around memes, creativity, community engagement, and NFTsRay shares his journey from building the biggest meme company in th…

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E83: XBorg Founder: How Crypto Gaming Will Change Your Life 1:01:10

11M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Louis Régis is the founder and CEO of XBorg, the world’s largest player identity protocol in gaming. Louis shares his journey from trading to building in the crypto space, offering insights into the challenges of trading, the truth about crypto exchanges, and his predictions for the next big trends in the industry.We also explore how XBorg is revol…

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E82: Pendle Co-founder: The New Way to Trade Crypto in 2024 1:32:28

11M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

TN Lee is the founder of Pendle Finance - a DeFi platform that enables users to tokenize and trade future yield on Ethereum assets. Pendle has shown remarkable expansion since the beginning of the year, elevating its TVL from $250 million to over $7 billion in just a few months.In this conversation, we dive into: - Analyzing Market Prices - Getting…

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E81: Tangent Co-Founder: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky) 1:57:33

12M ago1:57:33

1:57:33

Jason is a full-time crypto native angel investor and the Co-Founder of Tangent, an evergreen prop investment firm that supports founders in both early-stage and liquid crypto markets.He is also the Host at the @theblockcrunchpodcast and was previously a General Partner at Spartan Capital, one of Asia’s first institutional crypto funds. He co-led i…

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E80: Thorchain Founder: Using Memes to Upgrade & Accelerate Humanity 1:59:24

12M ago1:59:24

1:59:24

As a founder, engineer, and explorer, JP Thor challenges the limits of human potential with his boundless curiosity.JP continually reinvents himself while exploring the social, physical, and memetic boundaries of his world.In this conversation, we dive into:- Teleportation via Starlink- How JP made $400M in 7 years with Crypto- Why JP Bought a Heli…

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