Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world.
This episode explores the interplay between macroeconomic factors and the cryptocurrency market, specifically focusing on the impact of potential tariffs and the resulting market volatility. Against the backdrop of Trump's fluctuating tariff announcements, the panelists analyze the market's reaction, noting that initia...
This episode explores the roadmap and future of Ethereum in a competitive blockchain landscape. The interview features Alex Stokes and Barnabe Monnot, co-leads of Ethereum Foundation Research, who discuss their backgrounds and involvement with Ethereum. Against the backdrop of the upcoming Pectra upgrade (scheduled f...
This Unchained podcast episode features an interview with Ryan Watkins, co-founder of Syncrasy Capital, discussing his "Fat App" thesis in the crypto industry. The conversation begins with a listener comment and then explores the shift from the "Fat Protocols" thesis, where base-layer blockchains outperformed applicat...
This podcast episode centers on a discussion of a poorly-received Solana advertisement, branching into broader conversations about the evolving relationship between crypto and AI. The hosts critique the ad's tone and political messaging, then transition to a debate on AI's impact on various professions, including soft...
This podcast episode discusses the current macroeconomic climate and its impact on various asset classes, particularly stocks and cryptocurrencies. The hosts and guests analyze recent market volatility, attributing it to uncertainty surrounding Trump's economic policies and the potential for a recession. They debate t...
This Unchained podcast episode features an interview with Joe McCann, founder of Asymmetric Financial, focusing on his investment strategies in crypto and macroeconomics. The conversation covers McCann's background, his successful $BONK trade, his perspective on the current market downturn (attributing it to a mechani...
This Unchained podcast episode interviews Tushar Jain, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, about the failure of Solana Improvement Proposal (SIP) 228, which aimed to make Solana's inflation rate a function of staking participation. The discussion covers the proposal's goals (reducing inflation costs and incentivizing sta...
This podcast episode discusses the current economic climate and its impact on crypto markets, particularly in light of recent policy decisions by the Trump administration. The panel analyzes the implications of the newly established Bitcoin Reserve and digital asset stockpile, noting both positive and negative market ...
This podcast episode analyzes the current market downturn, attributing it largely to uncertainty surrounding President Trump's policies. The discussion unfolds as a panel of experts debate the impact of Trump's actions on various economic indicators, including inflation, interest rates, and market sentiment. Specific...
This podcast discusses the White House Crypto Summit and the establishment of a new strategic Bitcoin reserve by the Trump administration. The discussion features interviews with Mike Belshe (BitGo CEO) and Chris Giancarlo (former CFTC chairman), who analyze the summit's significance, address concerns about the reserv...
This Unchained podcast episode interviews David Nage, a VC at ARCA, about the volatile crypto market reactions to President Trump's announcement of a US Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile. The conversation analyzes the potential inclusion of XRP, ADA, and Solana in the reserve, with Nage expressing skepticism...
This podcast episode analyzes Donald Trump's announcement of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve, focusing on the unexpected inclusion of XRP, Solana, and Cardano alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. The hosts discuss the announcement's inconsistencies, the potential influence of political donations, and the market's initial e...
This podcast episode discusses the controversial announcement of a potential US strategic crypto reserve, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Cardano. The hosts and guests debate the merits and drawbacks of such a reserve, largely expressing skepticism about its practicality and the incl...
This Unchained podcast episode interviews Smokey the Bera, Chief Smokey Officer at Berachain, about the launch of their blockchain and its novel "proof of liquidity" consensus mechanism. The discussion covers Berachain's design choices, including its EVM-identical architecture and dual-token system (Bera and BGT), aim...
This Choppin' Block podcast episode features four crypto investors discussing recent events in the industry, including the Bybit hack and the SEC's stance on memecoins. The discussion begins with observations about the atmosphere at ETH Denver, contrasting it with previous years and other conferences. The main focus ...
This Unchained podcast episode interviews Mudit Gupta, Polygon's CISO, about the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, attributed to North Korea's Lazarus Group. The discussion details the hack's methodology—social engineering of a SAFE multi-sig wallet developer, leading to a malicious website update targeting Bybit—and explores ...
This podcast episode discusses the recent $1.5 billion hack of Bybit, the largest in crypto history, analyzing the event's impact and the industry's response. The hosts and guests debate whether the immediate crisis is over, exploring the sophistication of the hack and Bybit's transparent handling of the situation. F...
This Unchained podcast episode investigates the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, attributed to the North Korean Lazarus Group. The discussion features interviews with a MetaMask security expert and a Zero Shadow investigator, detailing the hack's execution via a sophisticated social engineering attack exploiting a multi-sig w...
This podcast episode of "The Chopping Block" discusses two major crypto events: the $1.5 billion Bybit hack (attributed to the Lazarus Group, a North Korean entity) and the Argentinian "Cryptogate" scandal involving a state-sponsored memecoin called Libra. The hosts analyze the events, contrasting Bybit's transparent ...
This Unchained podcast episode interviews Danny Nelson about the LIBRA scandal in Argentina, focusing on Hayden Davis's alleged connections to President Javier Milei. The discussion covers Davis's boastful claims of influence, potential legal ramifications (including wire fraud and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), ...
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