RECENT EPISODES
Tue 8 SeptThe Brutal Truth About Building In CryptoIn this episode, Lasse Clousen reveals the harsh realities of building in the cryptocurrency space, emphasizing the immaturity of the investment landscape and the importance of technical and commercial knowledge for success. He shares insights from his experience with the Ethereum ICO and discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a store of value. The conversation highlights the critical role of trust in relationships with investors and the potential for blockchain technology to reduce economic burdens associated with trust and authenticity.Wed 26 AugFrom NFT Mint to Prime Video: Building Viral IPIn this episode, the creators of Clanosaurs discuss their journey from launching a unique NFT collection on the Solana blockchain to expanding into animated content on Prime Video. They highlight how their internet-first strategy and community focus helped them thrive in a saturated market, especially following the FTX collapse.Wed 26 AugFrom NFT Mint to Prime Video: Building Viral IPIn this episode, explore the journey of Clanosaurs, a groundbreaking NFT project that transformed from a collection of clay dinosaurs into a viral franchise with animated series on Prime Video and a mobile game. Discover how the project navigated the challenges of a saturated NFT market by leveraging blockchain technology to foster community engagement and maintain a transparent relationship with fans.Tue 23 JunThe Fiat Trap w/ Dr. Saifedean AmmousIn this episode, Dr. Saifedean Ammous delves into the complexities of fiat currency and its detrimental effects on society, including inflation's role in economic instability and public health. He critiques the academic understanding of money, largely influenced by central banks, and argues for the importance of Bitcoin as a means to preserve wealth and escape the pitfalls of the current financial system.Tue 23 JunThe Fiat Trap w/ Dr. Saifedean AmmousSaifedean Ammous joins the show to argue that fiat money is the defining distortion of modern life, because money appears on one side of every transaction and any corruption of it cascades through all of economics and society.Tue 9 JunEpisode Title: Crypto policy and the CLARITY act w/ Perianne BoringIn this episode, Perianne Boring delves into the CLARITY Act, which seeks to clarify the regulatory status of digital assets by distinguishing between commodities and securities. She discusses the potential for Bitcoin and blockchain technology to revolutionize financial systems and the importance of regulatory clarity for industry growth. Boring also highlights the need for banks to adapt to the crypto landscape and emphasizes the significance of financial literacy in shaping effective digital asset policies.Tue 9 JunEpisode Title: Crypto policy and the CLARITY act w/ Perianne BoringPerianne Boring, founder of the Digital Chamber, joins the show to break down the CLARITY Act, which would classify Bitcoin and Ethereum as commodities under CFTC jurisdiction rather than securities under SEC oversight. The Senate Banking Committee recently passed its version out of committee, though differences with the Senate Agriculture Committee text still require reconciliation before a floor vote, and President Trump has expressed a desire to sign the bill by July 4th.Tue 9 JunEpisode Title: Crypto policy and the CLARITY act w/ Perianne BoringPerianne Boring, founder of the Digital Chamber, joins the episode to break down the CLARITY Act, the crypto market structure legislation that would classify Bitcoin and Ethereum as commodities under CFTC jurisdiction rather than SEC oversight. Boring explains why passing a formal law matters more than regulatory guidance, since a future administration could reverse agency-level clarity simply by installing new leadership, while undoing legislation requires clearing every chamber and committee again.Fri 29 MayAmanda Cassatt: The Storytelling Playbook Behind Ethereum, Web3 & AIIn this episode, Amanda Cassatt shares her insights on the storytelling strategies that shaped Ethereum and the broader Web3 landscape. As a key figure in marketing for ConsenSys, she discusses the challenges of framing complex technology for a commercial audience while maintaining its core values. Cassatt also addresses the evolving role of AI in content creation, emphasizing the need for genuine value and discernment in a rapidly changing market.Fri 29 MayAmanda Cassatt: The Storytelling Playbook Behind Ethereum, Web3 & AIAmanda Cassatt, who invented the CMO role at ConsenSys around 2015 and 2016 after pitching Joe Lubin directly at the first Ethereum meetup in New York, joins to discuss the go-to-market strategy behind Ethereum's early growth, the lessons from the NFT and metaverse hype cycle, and how AI changes the economics of content and marketing.Fri 29 MayAmanda Cassatt: The Storytelling Playbook Behind Ethereum, Web3 & AIAmanda Cassatt, who invented and pitched her own role as the de facto CMO of Ethereum to Joe Lubin and later founded the crypto marketing agency Serotonin, explains how she translated a technically impenetrable ecosystem into mass-market language without a computer science background, including taking MIT OpenCourseWare courses to avoid introducing errors.Tue 5 MayInside 'Finding Satoshi'In this episode, we explore the documentary "Finding Satoshi," which aims to uncover the true identity of Bitcoin's enigmatic creator. Filmmaker Tucker Tully discusses the four-year journey of the project, highlighting the human stories behind Bitcoin's inception and the motivations of its early contributors. The film features insights from experts and addresses the pseudonymity in the crypto space, while also reflecting on Bitcoin's rapid rise in value and its future challenges, including the implications of quantum computing.Tue 5 MayInside 'Finding Satoshi'Tucker Tule spent roughly five years making Finding Satoshi, a documentary that builds a two-person origin theory around Hal Finney and Len Sassaman, supported by data scientist Alyssa Blackburn's circadian analysis of Satoshi's emails and transactions pointing to Pacific time zone activity. The film uses animation and human storytelling to make Bitcoin accessible to newcomers, and securing an interview with Fran Finney, which delayed production by about a year, became central to its emotional weight.Tue 5 MayInside 'Finding Satoshi'In *Finding Satoshi*, Tucker Tully explores the early development of Bitcoin and the enigmatic figure of Satoshi Nakamoto, emphasizing human stories and emotional connections. The documentary scrutinizes various theories about Satoshi's identity, including collaborations with notable figures like Fran Finney and Adam Back, while highlighting Bitcoin's revolutionary potential and cultural impact. Through storytelling, Tully aims to engage audiences with cryptocurrency's significance and its evolution into a trillion-dollar asset class.Tue 17 MarPeter McCormack: Drugs, Bitcoin & A Broken BritainIn this episode, Peter McCormack shares his transformative journey from drug addiction to becoming a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community. He discusses the impact of the UK's political and economic landscape on entrepreneurship and wealth creation, advocating for policies that support cryptocurrency. McCormack also explores the potential of AI to reshape the economy, emphasizing the importance of separating money from the state to protect individual freedom and agency.Tue 17 MarPeter McCormack: Drugs, Bitcoin & A Broken BritainPeter McCormack traces a path from buying Bitcoin for 80 pounds on LocalBitcoins in 2013 to purchase cocaine on the Silk Road, through trading roughly 30,000 pounds into 1.2 million pounds during the 2017 Ethereum run, to building What Bitcoin Did into a podcast that eventually landed him an interview in a presidential palace.Tue 17 MarPeter McCormack: Drugs, Bitcoin & A Broken BritainPeter McCormack shares his journey from drug use to Bitcoin advocacy, emphasizing how crypto, particularly Bitcoin, served as both a personal lifeline and a potential solution to economic issues exacerbated by government policies. His political evolution towards libertarian ideals promotes a favorable environment for cryptocurrencies in the UK, advocating for tax incentives to attract investments. Additionally, he discusses AI’s transformative potential, suggesting Bitcoin could emerge as a primary currency in a future post-scarcity economy, prompting critical reflections on societal structure and resource distribution.Tue 10 MarTaking Women from Crypto Curious to On-Chain w/ Maggie LoveIn this episode, Maggie Love shares her journey from a corporate career at IBM to co-founding She-Fi, an organization aimed at empowering women in cryptocurrency through education and community. She discusses the challenges women face in the crypto space, emphasizing the need for simplified learning and personal branding. Love also highlights the growing integration of cryptocurrency with traditional finance and the importance of understanding both custodial and self-custodial models as the industry evolves.Tue 10 MarTaking Women from Crypto Curious to On-Chain w/ Maggie LoveMaggie Love founded She-Fi after experiencing firsthand how crypto's double language burden, stacking financial jargon on top of blockchain-specific vocabulary, blocks newcomers from entering the space. The six-week cohort program pairs two classes per week with hands-on on-chain quests covering hardware wallets, Base, Rootstock staking, and Decentraland, drawing on a Harvard study showing community-based learning raises course completion rates from roughly 15 percent to roughly 85 percent.Tue 10 MarTaking Women from Crypto Curious to On-Chain w/ Maggie LoveMaggie Love, founder of SheFi, emphasizes the importance of educating women in the crypto space, addressing barriers like intimidating jargon and lack of financial literacy. SheFi aims to guide women from being "crypto curious" to proficient in on-chain activities through community support and collaborative learning. Additionally, the conversation highlights the co-evolution of AI and cryptocurrencies, predicting a future where digital currencies and AI function independently, enhancing accessibility and financial equity.Tue 10 FebThe Fiat Money Experiment Is Failing w/ Kwasi KwartengKwasi Kwarteng critiques the reliance on fiat currency, labeling it a failing experiment and emphasizing the historical significance of gold until the 1971 abandonment of the gold standard. He highlights Bitcoin as a pivotal innovation in monetary history and notes the increasing public interest in cryptocurrencies in the UK. Kwarteng advocates for the importance of financial literacy and the potential of digital assets to enhance the UK's global competitiveness, urging policymakers to adopt sound money principles.Tue 27 JanRebuilding the Internet from Orbit w/ Tae OhTae Oh addresses the challenges of centralized internet systems, advocating for decentralization to mitigate censorship risks, particularly in blockchain networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He introduces Spacecoin, a project leveraging satellite networks to decentralize telecommunications, aiming to connect the unconnected globally. Tae also discusses a multi-planetary internet, merging cryptocurrency with space exploration, and highlights the importance of proof of location for enhanced digital security. Overall, he emphasizes potential collaboration across diverse engineering fields to drive innovation.Wed 7 JanThe Chain Onboarding Millions w/ ADI Foundation CEO Andrey LazorenkoAndrey Lazorenko, CEO of the ADI Foundation, describes the UAE's role as a digital innovation hub and introduces the ADI Chain, a modular Layer 2 blockchain aimed at user onboarding and EVM compatibility. The ADI Chain focuses on regulatory compliance and partnerships with major players like BlackRock and MasterCard to streamline digital currency markets. Looking ahead, the foundation plans to enhance financial services and digital identity solutions, emphasizing the potential of tokenized real-world assets in upcoming projects.Tue, 16 Dec 2025Memes, Money, and a Million Toys w/ Pudgy Penguins's Luca NetzLuca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, discusses the brand's evolution in the NFT space, emphasizing its unique use of humor and memes to differentiate itself. He outlines objectives to establish Pudgy Penguins as a cultural icon in crypto, alongside community engagement strategies like the launch of the Pengu token. Additionally, Luca highlights the merging of NFT and blockchain technology with consumer experiences, such as partnerships with Walmart, while noting the cultural significance of memes in shaping perceptions of cryptocurrency.Mon, 24 Nov 2025Decoding Crypto Media: Kyle Reidhead on CT, Narratives & NoiseIn the discussion with Kyle Reid, key topics include the challenges of navigating crypto media, particularly on platforms like crypto Twitter, where misleading narratives abound. Milk Road aims to demystify crypto for everyday investors through storytelling and relatable content. The importance of foundational investing principles, coupled with emerging trends in AI, is emphasized, with optimism for future market structures that can regulate token issuers and promote growth in the crypto space.Tue, 4 Nov 2025The Nasdaq for Wine: Turning Bottles into Blockchain AssetsIn the episode, Dave Garrett discusses the tokenization of investment-grade wine, presenting a vision for a blockchain-based system akin to a Nasdaq for wine to improve data access and transaction efficiency. He highlights an AI project, Bacchus, which enhances tokenization speed and utilizes extensive pricing data to aid consumers. The introduction of a digital cork NFT aims to combat counterfeiting, drawing parallels between wine and cryptocurrencies in terms of resilience and market strategies.Tue, 21 Oct 2025The Game Changer for Global Wealth w/ Ian de BodeIan DeBode discusses the transformative potential of tokenizing financial assets via blockchain, enhancing global access and engagement in traditional markets. He highlights a significant growth in the tokenized treasury market, which rose to nearly $10 billion, exemplifying the shift towards real-world assets (RWAs). The partnership between Ondo Finance and Blockchain.com aims to democratize investment opportunities in U.S. stocks and ETFs, supporting innovative wealth creation strategies while addressing consumer confidence in asset-backed tokens.Tue, 30 Sept 2025Digital Identity, Digital Capitalism and the Tokenized Future w/ Yat SiuYat Siu discusses the significance of digital identity and ownership in the context of digital capitalism and the tokenized future. He emphasizes the transformational power of NFTs and blockchain technology in gaming, facilitating true ownership and enhancing financial literacy, especially for the unbanked. Siu also highlights the implications of tokenization for network effects and digital reputations, advocating for decentralized ownership to foster a more equitable economic landscape.Tue, 23 Sept 2025Inside TON Strategy Co w/ Manuel StotzIn the episode featuring Manuel Stotz, the focus is on the strategic development of TON Strategy Co, which aims to enhance the Ton ecosystem in partnership with Telegram, leveraging its vast user base for crypto integration. Stotz emphasizes the significance of distribution in blockchain user adoption, the growing institutional interest in digital assets, and the recent launch of Toncoin in the U.S. market. The conversation also highlights the importance of regulatory clarity and the competitive landscape for ensuring future growth in the cryptocurrency sector.Mon, 8 Sept 2025The Global Crypto Policy Race w/ Erwin VoloderThe discussion highlights the evolving landscape of global crypto policy, with the U.S. making significant strides, such as the strategic Bitcoin reserve and the bipartisan "Stand with Crypto" initiative, fostering institutional adoption of digital assets. Erwin Voloder emphasizes regulatory contrasts between the U.S. and Europe, particularly regarding stablecoins under the EU's MiCA regulation. This dynamic illustrates the urgent need for Europe to innovate its policy approach, amidst rising global interests, to enhance its competitiveness in the digital asset space.Tue, 26 Aug 2025Into the NIGHT: Exploring the Midnight NetworkThe discussion centers on the Midnight Network, linked to Cardano, emphasizing its focus on scalability and innovative privacy solutions through "rational privacy" and zero-knowledge technology. The Glacier Drop initiative aims to distribute NIGHT tokens widely without insider allocations, promoting community access. As blockchain adoption grows, particularly for decentralized exchanges, the conversation advocates for improved tokenomics and compliant privacy, encouraging developers to create new DeFi applications while addressing the complexities of data sharing.Wed, 20 Aug 2025Why We Built June: A Conversation on Privacy, Power & the Future of AIThe discussion centers on the implications of AI in storing conversations without consent, raising critical concerns about data ownership and privacy. It highlights the evolution from Web 1.0 to Web 3.0, emphasizing user empowerment over digital data. June AI is proposed as a decentralized alternative to traditional tech, prioritizing transparency and user privacy, with plans to integrate cryptocurrency for a sustainable economic model that avoids treating users as products.Wed, 6 Aug 2025Exploring: PAXG & Tokenizing Gold w/ Lesley Chavkin, PaxosThe discussion focuses on Paxos and its role in blockchain and tokenization, particularly PaxGold (PaxG), a stable asset backed by physical gold that enhances accessibility and liquidity. Chavkin highlights the benefits of tokenizing gold, merging traditional value with digital assets, and emphasizes regulatory advancements for stablecoins and digital assets in the financial landscape. Future possibilities for tokenizing other assets and the integration of blockchain technology into everyday transactions are also explored.Wed, 9 Jul 2025Exploring: ENA and the Synthetic Dollar w/ Conor Ryder, Ethena LabsJames Ambrose and Conor Ryder discuss the Athena protocol and its native token ENA, highlighting its role alongside synthetic dollar USDE to address stablecoin skepticism with a yield-generating model. They explore the importance of risk management strategies and the potential of stablecoins to modernize finance through seamless transactions. Insights include institutional interest in stablecoins like USDE, the integration of blockchain technology in existing financial systems, and the transformative impact on everyday transactions amid regulatory considerations.Tue, 24 Jun 2025Exploring: CELO and Real World Solutions with Founder Rene ReinsbergThe discussion highlights Silo, an Ethereum layer two solution by founder René Reinsberg, focusing on fast, affordable transactions and non-dollar stable coins for global commerce. Key topics include the CELF ZK identity protocol enhancing privacy, CELO's deflationary model and community governance, and the vision for a trillion-dollar regenerative economy through real-world applications. The conversation advocates shifting cryptocurrency strategies from speculation to tangible solutions, emphasizing developer support and financial access.Mon, 16 Jun 2025AI Revolution Pt 3: Inside the AI Gold Rush w/ Shaw WaltersIn the episode "AI Revolution Pt 3: Inside the AI Gold Rush," the discussion centers on the transformative potential of AI and cryptocurrencies. Shaw Walters shares his journey from skepticism to advocacy for AI, highlighting advancements in machine learning and the ELISA framework that enhances AI agent development. He underscores the future of economic activity being driven by AI agents utilizing crypto, emphasizing the need for unique AI identities and the benefits of open-source development to foster collaboration and democratization within the tech landscape.Tue, 3 Jun 2025AI Revolution Pt 2: Behind the Builders w/ Richard MuirheadThe discussion with Richard Muirhead focuses on the intersection of AI, venture capital, and blockchain technology. Key topics include the challenges of decentralization in AI, highlighting industry concentration and privacy concerns. Muirhead emphasizes the importance of digital incentives for data sharing and introduces the potential of tokenization in intellectual property. Additionally, he notes Fabric Ventures’ commitment to supporting developer-first, decentralized projects, alongside the launch of their new accelerator program, Fabric X.Tue, 27 May 2025The Next Era of Stablecoins w/ Andrew MacKenzieThe discussion centers on the evolution of stablecoins, particularly the initiative to develop a regulatory-compliant UK GBP stablecoin for global transactions, enhancing cross-border finance through blockchain technology. It highlights the potential role of central banks like the Bank of England in fostering public-private partnerships alongside the regulatory landscape for stablecoins. Additionally, the conversation addresses the significance of integrating stablecoins into traditional financial systems to attract institutional investment while navigating transparency and security concerns.Tue, 13 May 2025Bitcoin: The Simplest Financial Asset in the World w/ Yves ChoueifatyThe discussion with Yves Choueifaty emphasizes three key topics: the defining characteristics of Bitcoin as the simplest financial asset, contrasting its decentralized nature with Ethereum's questionable claims of decentralization, and the evolving role of nation-states in adopting Bitcoin, which may establish it as a strategic reserve asset. The potential for significant financial transformations through Bitcoin accumulation and institutional adoption is also highlighted.Thu, 1 May 2025AI Revolution: Morpheus and the Rise of Decentralized IntelligenceThe episode discusses the emergence of Morpheus, a decentralized AI network aimed at transforming centralized AI models through user ownership and smart agents. Key topics include the agentic economy, where personal AI agents operate on users' behalf, and the importance of decentralization in promoting freedom and access to information. Finally, the technical framework of Morpheus emphasizes the potential of a permissionless ecosystem for AI applications, fostering innovation and mitigating the risks associated with centralized financial systems.