Unchained
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. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.
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Trump’s Crypto Project May Attract Hackers. Tha...
Crypto security expert Ogle is advising World Liberty Financial to make sure the normies don’t get burned.
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The Chopping Block: VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend...
VC vs. Liquid Funds, Friend.Tech Fallout, & Crypto Ethics
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Bitcoin Is Worth Over $1 Trillion. How Much Wil...
Coinbase's new wrapped Bitcoin alternative, cbBTC, just launched. Will it challenge the dominance of WBTC in DeFi, or is it just another centralized solution? Coinbase’s VP of engineering, Will Robinson, breaks it all down.
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Bits + Bips: Why Hasn't This Macro Cycle Booste...
Noelle Acheson joins the show to discuss why the macro cycle hasn’t been benefiting crypto, how important the election is for the crypto markets, and why crypto ETF numbers are anemic.
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ETH Is Down Bad, While Layer 2s Are Ripping. Ar...
Ethereum scaled its Layer 2s, but now they are raking in the fees while paying little to the base chain. Are L2s parasitic to ETH, or will things turn around? Justin Bons and Ryan Berckmans debate.
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Are All Crypto Funds Basically Engaging in Ille...
Uniswap Labs and Galois Capital have settled with the CFTC and the SEC, respectively, but crypto lawyer Larry Florio says these small settlements could set bad precedents for the rest of the industry.
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The Chopping Block: Trump’s World Liberty Finan...
Trump’s Crypto Project Raises Eyebrows, Memecoins Under Fire, & DeFi Innovation
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Bitcoin Is Just for Libertarians, Right? Two Pr...
Progressive Bitcoiners Trey Walsh and Jason Maier break down why people with their political leanings should embrace Bitcoin and how it could influence the upcoming election.
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The Chopping Block: Telegram's Founder Arrested...
SEC Targets OpenSea, Telegram's Founder Arrested, and Ethereum's Dilemma
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If the SEC Sues OpenSea, Here's Why the NFT Pla...
NFT marketplace OpenSea received a Wells notice from the SEC. Crypto lawyer Preston Byrne explains whether Gensler’s agency has a chance to win a potential case.
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Bits + Bips: Fed Moves, Election Plays & DeFi ...
The crew also discusses how to invest in memecoins, the “Tron Summer,” and when we’re likely to see bitcoin options ETFs.
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How to Build the Fastest Onchain Experience Wit...
The next generation of high-throughput blockchains are on their way. Keone Hon of Monad, Jay Jog of Sei, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse discuss the ways they’re boosting the number of transactions per second, and the tradeoffs they’re having to make.
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Pendle Ripped in Early 2024, But Usage Has Slow...
Pendle Finance saw massive growth earlier this year but has recently faced a significant drop in TVL. How will it bounce back?
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The Chopping Block: L2 Strategy Debates, Predic...
L2 Strategy Debates, Prediction Market Innovations, and Ethereum's Vulnerabilities - The Chopping Block
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How Crypto Tokens Get Launched and How That's E...
Leaders from Flowdesk, a market maker doing billions in volume, reveal the complexities of token launches and crypto OTC markets.
58 min
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Could dlcBTC Resolve the Issues With Wrapped Bi...
With everyone talking about the risks of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), can this project emerge as a new alternative?
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The Chopping Block: WBTC Drama, Decentralized A...
Brother Bing joins the show to unpack WBTC’s custody turmoil, the AI x crypto debate, and the SEC’s rumored subpoenas. Also, what’s missing in this crypto cycle?
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Bits + Bips: Market Chaos, Fed Missteps & Harri...
Asymmetric’s Chris Cecere joins the podcast to break down last week’s sell-off in the crypto markets, where things might be headed now, and whether the Biden-Harris administration is sincere about plans to remake its crypto policies.
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Caitlin Long on Why the Fed’s Rejections of Cus...
Caitlin Long and lawyer Michelle Kallen explain why Custodia Bank felt compelled to sue the Fed
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Crisis and Opportunity: Crypto Market Shifts, S...
Solana's Meteoric Rise, Federal Reserve Implications, and Crypto's Political Battle
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How Crypto Markets Are Reacting Post-Selloff, W...
Jason Pagoulatos, head of markets at Delphi Digital, explains why crypto markets rebounded quickly from the rout this week, why ETH has underperformed BTC and SOL in 2024, and how Fed and election uncertainty might affect crypto.
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Crypto Prices Are Way Down. Is It Time to Buy t...
Jeff Dorman from Arca breaks down the recent crypto crash, its causes, and whether buying the dip is a smart move.
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Is It a Good Idea for the US Government to Stoc...
Presidential candidates Donald Trump and RFK Jr., as well as Senator Cynthia Lummis, have proposed the U.S. establish a strategic bitcoin reserve. George Selgin of the Cato Institute unpacks their various proposals.
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Compound Finance Governance, Strategic Bitcoin ...
DAOs in the Spotlight, Strategic Bitcoin Reserves, and BitClout's Legal Battle - The Chopping Block Ep 682
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Bits + Bips With Nic Carter: Trump’s Promises, ...
Nic Carter joins the show to talk about his journey to become a fighter, Trump’s promises, Lummis’ Bitcoin Reserve bill, the launch of ETH ETFs, and more.
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