Best Red Wall Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Appetite for Chaos: Why some voters just want to watch the world burn 43:38

6d ago43:38

43:38

Host Rafael Behr is joined by political scientist Prof. Michael Bang Petersen, whose research challenges the common belief that those who share misinformation are simply uninformed or gullible. Instead, Petersen suggest that many of these individuals are politically savvy and highly motivated, not by truth, but by the usefulness of information in a…

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Bitcoin becoming global reserve asset 'sooner' than most think - David Bailey 36:40

11d ago36:40

36:40

David Bailey is the CEO of Bitcoin Inc. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Michael Saylor's Microstrategy, and Bitcoin's separation from the broader…

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Barry Silbert on crypto's evolution and why Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin 36:06

19d ago36:06

36:06

Barry Silbert is the Founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group and Yuma. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the evolution of the crypto market, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to investing, and why he thinks Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin. OUTLIN…

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'Post-Pandemic Politics' – Did Covid change everything? Did it change anything? 55:19

19d ago55:19

55:19

A conversation between Rafael Behr and writer and broadcaster David Aaronovitch, about ripples from the pandemic that still shape politics, with a digression on the ways that Britain is not America and whether that makes 'Maga-populism' less contagious. Links David Aaronovitch's substack - https://davidaaronovitch.substack.com BBC's Briefing Room p…

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Gold revaluation could lead to US treasury buying Bitcoin sooner than expected - Coinbase Exec 48:20

20d ago48:20

48:20

Sebastian Bea is the President of Coinbase Asset Management. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Bea to discuss how Bitcoin's recent market behavior is driving increased institutional interest and portfolio integration, signaling a potential shift in Bitcoin's role from a high-volatility tech proxy to a store of value like gold. Bea and…

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Austin Federa's DoubleZero is rewiring the internet to supercharge crypto 44:51

27d ago44:51

44:51

Austin Federa is a co-founder of DoubleZero. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Federa to discuss how the current public internet infrastructure bottlenecks blockchain performance, and how DoubleZero looks to address this by leveraging underutilized fiber optic cables to create a dedicated global network to support higher performance. …

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Five Years: Our Brains Hurt A Lot 45:27

28d ago45:27

45:27

An anniversary episode in which host Rafael Behr and producer Philip Berman look back over a tumultuous time and ponder what they have learned from putting politics on the couch. Links to Politics on the Couch episodes discussed in this podcast Anti-vaxxers – fear, anxiety and the psychology of misinformation The authoritarian personality - why som…

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John Wu on Avalanche’s edge in the race for enterprise adoption 35:00

1M ago35:00

35:00

John Wu is the President of Ava Labs. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Wu to discuss Avalanche’s growing institutional appeal, the rise of blockchain gaming, and how his background in traditional finance shaped his approach to building in crypto. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Sponsor break 02:11 - John Wu’s tradfi background 0…

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Tariffs, tokenization and institutional adoption with Flowdesk CEO Guilhem Chaumont 36:15

1M ago36:15

36:15

Guilhem Chaumont is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flowdesk. The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, joined Chaumont at the Flowdesk office in Paris to discuss market volatility driven by tariffs, crypto’s convergence with traditional finance, and the evolving role of digital assets in institutional portfolios. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:43 – Sponsor bre…

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Nick Matthew on memecoins, stablecoins & crypto’s shift to ‘fintech 2.0’ 35:29

1M ago35:29

35:29

Nick Matthew is an investor with Standard Crypto. In this episode, Matthew joins The Scoop to discuss the current state of the crypto market, noting that investment opportunities still exist despite macro downturns. Matthew also contrasts the rise of stablecoins with memecoins, and the potential for crypto to consolidate and shift its evolution tow…

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Arthur Breitman on tokenizing the 'red hot' Uranium market 33:34

2M ago33:34

33:34

Arthur Breitman is the Co-Founder of Tezos. In this episode, Breitman joins The Scoop to discuss the launch of uranium.io, a new marketplace for trading uranium powered by blockchain technology that looks to make investing in uranium more accessible to retail investors. The conversation also touched on geopolitical and technological tailwinds that …

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Kyle Samani's bull case for Solana and how Ethereum may get left behind 39:48

2M ago39:48

39:48

Kyle Samani is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Multicoin Capital. In this episode, Samani discusses the current state of the crypto market and venture capital funding in the industry. Samani highlights areas which he believes are key investment opportunities, and lays out why he sees a brighter future for Solana in on-chain finance over Ethe…

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DeFi should feel 'magical' for average consumers, says Coinbase product director behind new bitcoin-backed loans 33:48

2M ago33:48

33:48

Michael Rihani is the director of products at Coinbase and one of the chief architects behind Coinbase's new bitcoin-backed loan product for everyday consumers. In this episode, Rihani explains how Coinbase's new loan product is designed to make DeFi feel 'magical,' and how this fits into Coinbase's broader strategy of bringing the power of blockch…

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Generalist VCs unpack the risks and rewards of bootstrapping liquidity with tokens 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

In this episode, host Frank Chaparro is joined by M13 General Partner Latif Peracha and M13 Principal Mark Grace. The conversation explores the risks and opportunities presented by crypto's volatile liquid tokens, as well as the need for crypto founders to balance short-term liquidity with long-term potential when it comes to bootstrapping. OUTLINE…

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'The Ideological Brain' – Are Some People Hard-wired for Radicalisation? 54:05

2M ago54:05

54:05

To coincide with the launch of her new book (The Ideological Brain - A Radical Science of Susceptible Minds) Rafael Behr talks to Dr Leor Zmigrod, a political psychologist and neuroscientist, about the ingredients of dogmatic thinking, why some of us are more prone than others, and how we can protect ourselves. This is a Behr and Berman podcast pro…

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‘A good day for DeFi’ - Cody Carbone on DC's rapid crypto policy shift 32:36

2M ago32:36

32:36

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by The Digital Chamber President Cody Carbone. In this episode, Chaparro and Carbone discussed the current U.S. policy landscape for the crypto industry under the new Trump administration. With growing bipartisan support and regulatory clarity, the conversation highlights how crypto is becoming a mainstr…

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How to build the ultimate crypto conference with Paris Blockchain Week's Michael Amar 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Paris Blockchain Week Chairman Michael Amar. In this episode, Chaparro and Amar discussed the origin and development of Paris Blockchain Week. Amar shared anecdotes of the various challenges and milestones reached over the years, and gave tips on curating a top-tier crypto conference. OUTLINE 00:00 - …

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'Massive' stablecoin adoption is reshaping payments in emerging markets 37:29

3M ago37:29

37:29

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Yellow Card Financial CTO and Co-Founder Justin Poiroux. In this episode, Chaparro and Poiroux discussed the rapid adoption of stablecoins in emerging markets, particularly in Africa. They explore how stablecoins are solving cross-border payment issues, and how Yellow Card is looking to bridging the g…

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Red Wall, Blue Wall, Grey Area - a conversation about voter volatility with Professor Paula Surridge 59:18

3M ago59:18

59:18

Rafael Behr talks to Paula Surridge Professor of Political Sociology about the fragmentation of support for the two big parties since Brexit, what's causing it and what it means for parties trying to maintain their voter coalitions. Questions also covered: What drives support for Reform UK, and how vulnerable is their voter base? Are the Liberal De…

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How Crypto, AI and Robotics are converging into the future economy with Matt Graham 44:27

3M ago44:27

44:27

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Ryze Labs Founder and Managing Partner Matthew Graham. In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discussed the intersection of the crypto market, AI, and robotics, with Graham highlighting several key technological advancements that could have a profound impact on how the markets function and alter humanit…

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Memes and 'madness' are taking mindshare from a real industry - Jeff Dorman 47:00

3M ago47:00

47:00

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Arca CIO Jeff Dorman. In this episode, Chaparro and Dorman discussed the disconnect between market sentiment and the developments in the crypto space. Dorman goes over the actual use cases of the crypto ecosystem and how they are being drowned out by memecoins and scandals, highlighting that big outsi…

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Banks are looking to get started in DeFi - Aya Kantorovich 45:35

3M ago45:35

45:35

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by August Co-Founder and CEO Aya Kantorovich. In this episode, Chaparro and Kantorovich went over the state of crypto capital markets, the resilience of DeFi during market downturns, and how banks are looking to get started in DeFi. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:08 From banking to crypto 02:30 Why instit…

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David Marcus on building Bitcoin’s global payment network with Lightspark 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Lightspark Co-Founder and CEO David Marcus. In this episode, Chaparro and Marcus discuss the vision and technology behind scaling Bitcoin as a global payment network. Marcus explained how new developments, including stablecoins on Bitcoin, could transform worldwide financial systems and directly lead …

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SonarX and AWS weigh in on managing the blockchain data deluge 45:44

3M ago45:44

45:44

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by SonarX Founder Patrick Kim, SonarX Global Head of BD Jesse Bornstein, and Senior Web 3 Specialist at AWS, Everton Fraga. In this episode, Chaparro, Bornstein, Fraga and Kim discussed the challenges of managing and consuming the exponential growth of blockchain data across multiple chains. Patrick, Jes…

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Congressman Emmer: Gensler's actions towards the crypto industry were illegal 32:48

3M ago32:48

32:48

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Congressman and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer. In this episode, Chaparro and Emmer discussed President Trump's first weeks in office, the Democrat's missteps with voters in general and on crypto, and alleged waste and fraud in government spending. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Recap 02:13 …

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Here's how QuickNode is enabling enterprises to enter the crypto ecosystem 28:07

4M ago28:07

28:07

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by VP of Product at QuickNode, Josh Neuroth. In this episode, Chaparro and Neuroth explored the rapid growth and increased adoption of blockchain by traditional financial institutions. They also unpacked QuickNode’s role in providing high-performance infrastructure to support both emerging blockchain pro…

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Caitlin Long says Trump's crypto moves could upend the public payment network 46:55

4M ago46:55

46:55

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Custodia Bank Founder and CEO Caitlin Long. In this episode, Chaparro and Long discussed the state of crypto banking, the potential restructuring of regulations under the Trump administration, and the Federal Reserve's stance on crypto. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 1:39 Powell’s crypto remarks 3:02 Cust…

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Hedge fund manager explains just how spot ETFs fundamentally altered crypto markets 39:29

4M ago39:29

39:29

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Cambrian Asset Management President Tony Fenner-Leitão. In this episode, Chaparro and Fenner-Leitão discussed his firm's approach to the crypto market, which involves using machine learning and data-driven models. They also touched on the impact of increased institutional participation and regulatory …

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Story Protocol's Jason Zhao explains how AI is going to transform the $60 trillion IP industry 39:28

4M ago39:28

39:28

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao. In this episode, Chaparro and Zhao discussed the inefficiencies and challenges in the current IP landscape, and how Story aims to address these by allowing creators to monetize and license their IP in a more open and efficient manner, especially in the context of …

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How Wall Street prime brokers could ignite crypto's largest expansion yet 38:43

4M ago38:43

38:43

The Scoop's host Frank Chaparro was joined by LMAX Group CEO David Mercer. In this episode, Chaparro and Mercer discussed the accelerating institutional adoption of crypto, with major banks entering the market and driving stability, maturity, and significant capital inflows. They also explored how improved interoperability between tradfi and crypto…

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Tom Schmidt on why this cycle is different for venture 38:56

4M ago38:56

38:56

The Scoop's host Frank Chaparro was joined by Dragonfly Partner Tom Schmidt. In this episode, Chaparro and Schmidt discussed the cryptocurrency market acting as an institutional asset class moving into 2025, and how this cycle has been different for venture captial operating within the space. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Crypto as an institutio…

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The Scoop's year-end special: from memecoins to Microstrategy and outlook for 2025 51:47

5M ago51:47

51:47

The Scoop's host Frank Chaparro was joined by The Block's CEO Larry Cermak, Editor-in-Chief Tim Copeland, and Foresight Centures Co-Founder Forest Bai for a year-end special. In this episode, Chaparro, Copeland, Bai and Cermak covered a myriad of pertinent topics in the crypto market, including the factors that lead to a successful ecosystem, under…

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Linking ‘the King and Queen of Crypto’: here's how Hemi's layer 2 connects bitcoin and ethereum 39:32

5M ago39:32

39:32

Jeff Garzik is the CEO of Hemi Labs, a modular Layer 2 protocol that integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum. In this episode, Garzik and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Hemi and its "proof-of-proof" security model, and Garzik shares his views on the future of multi-chain interoperability and the evolution of decentralized governance models. OUTLINE 00:…

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Here’s how Bitcoin can restore its 'sense of adventure and innovation' with DeFi 40:46

5M ago40:46

40:46

Edan Yago is the co-founder and CEO of BitcoinOS, a Layer 2 platform and "operating system" for Bitcoin. In this episode, Yago and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss BitcoinOS and how Bitcoin can evolve from being just “digital gold” into a fully programmable, global ledger for ownership and financial innovation. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 02:17 …

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Here's how Meanwhile is trying to unleash the multitrillion dollar insurance industry onto bitcoin 34:02

5M ago34:02

34:02

Zachary Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, a life insurance company for the crypto economy. In this episode, Townsend and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Meanwhile's model of Bitcoin-denominated life insurance and the advantages of this approach vs. traditional dollar-denominated insurance policies, such as protection against infla…

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Breaking down crypto's shifting lending landscape with Arch co-founder Himanshu Sahay 24:14

5M ago24:14

24:14

Himanshu Sahay is the Co-Founder and CTO of Arch. In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague, Sahay and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss the evolution of crypto lending after the 2022 market turmoil and Arch's approach to expansion and collateral. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Intro to Arch 03:15 Shifting collateral standards 07:33 T…

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Samantha Bohbot explains what distinguishes top fund managers from the rest 30:49

5M ago30:49

30:49

Samantha Bohbot is the Chief Growth Officer & Partner of RockawayX, a blockchain-focused venture capital fund. In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague, Bohbot and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss discuss challenges facing European firms compared to their American counterparts, and RockawayX's credit fund and developing opportunities …

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Crypto’s markets have matured but there’s still inefficiencies to profit from, says crypto veteran David Wells 16:42

5M ago16:42

16:42

David Wells is the founder and CEO of Enclave Markets, an institutional-grade digital asset trading platform that bills itself as the first Fully Encrypted Exchange (FEX). In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague, Wells and Chaparro discuss Enclave's model, the maturing crypto market and the potential for more sophisticated trading stra…

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Abra CEO Bill Barhydt discusses what it takes to build a successful business in an exponentially growing industry 28:18

6M ago28:18

28:18

Bill Barhydt is the founder and CEO of Abra, a global platform for digital asset prime services and wealth management. In this episode recorded live at Emergence, Barhydt and Chaparro discuss how building a successful crypto businesses requires careful navigation of complex legal and regulatory hurdles, and how this process might change under the u…

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Interoperability may be 'turning a corner' with Hyperlane co-founder Jon Kol 30:30

6M ago30:30

30:30

Jon Kol is the co-founder of Hyperlane, an interoperability protocol. In this episode, Kol and Chaparro discuss the challenges and progress of blockchain interoperability, and how the industry may now be turning a corner. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:24 A year away 08:50 Interchange singularity 10:30 Bridge opportunities 13:32 Balancing speed and …

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Josh Lim on how Trump’s election is opening the door for institutional crypto adoption 37:42

6M ago37:42

37:42

Joshua Lim is the co-founder of Arbelos Markets. In this episode, Lim and Chaparro discuss the crypto market surge sparked by Donald Trump's election as U.S. President. Lim sheds light on how the Trump administration's regulatory stance could pave the way for institutional investors to dive deeper ino the crypto space, potentially driving higher tr…

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Anthony Scaramucci explains how the Democrats flopped on crypto 27:50

6M ago27:50

27:50

Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and Managing Partner of Skybridge. In this episode, Scaramucci and Chaparro discuss the recent U.S. Presidential election and its implications for the crypto industry. Scaramucci analyzes the factors that led to Kamala Harris's loss, naming crypto as a key factor. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:36 2024 Presidential …

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dYdX is launching a new liquidity feature that’ll make it easier to spring up new tokens 28:50

6M ago28:50

28:50

dYdX founder Antonio Juliano discusses the evolution of dYdX and the broader DeFi landscape, highlighting the need for DeFi to move beyond copying tradfi products and build truly innovative applications made possible by decentralization. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 01:33 DeFi's Development 04:24 dYdX Mega Vault AMM 05:32 dYdX Prediction Markets 08:47 High-…

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Ryan Watkins unpacks the bull case for Solana and what’s driving crypto markets 46:22

6M ago46:22

46:22

Syncracy Capital co-founder Ryan Watkins sheds light on Ethereum, Solana and finding the next "generational winners" in the crypto market. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 01:47 Watkins' Crypto Journey 05:22 Syncracy's Liquid Strategy 06:51 Crypto Market Analysis 08:52 Ethereum's Underperformance 13:14 Long-Only 15:34 Picking Winners 20:38 SOL Trade 28:27 Bitco…

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Here’s why RWAs are hitting an inflection point with Axelar and Ripple 41:56

6M ago41:56

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Ripple Head of Product Jasmine Cooper and Axelar Co-Founder Sergey Gorbunov discuss advancements in Real World Assets (RWAs), tokenization, and interoperability. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Interoperable RWAs 04:18 Regulatory Clarity 08:09 RWA Tech Stack 11:37 White Labeling RWAs 13:05 Choosing a Chain 14:43 XRP Ledger RWA Experience 20:35 Ass…

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Paradigms VP of Regulatory Affairs breaks down why Harris lost - and what Trump's win means for crypto 56:40

6M ago56:40

56:40

Justin Slaughter is the vice president of regulatory affairs at Paradigm. In this episode, Slaughter and Chaparro discuss the Democratic Party's performance leading up to and during the recent election, particularly in relation to the crypto industry. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:19 2024 Election Recap 04:47 Harris Campaign 07:50 Single-Issue Cryp…

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Here’s how Argentina is leading the charge on digital identity with ZK tech 43:58

7M ago43:58

43:58

Alex Gluchowski is the Co-Founder CEO of Matter Labs, a company focused on scaling Ethereum using zero-knowledge proofs, and Matthias Broner is their Head of Growth for Latin America. In this episode, Gluchowski and Broner discuss the QuarkID project in Buenos Aires, which uses zero-knowledge proofs to give citizens control over their digital ident…

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Institutional familiarity with DeFi is on the rise, says Superstate's Robert Leshner 1:05:32

7M ago1:05:32

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Robert Leshner is the CEO of Superstate, an asset management firm that tokenizes traditional financial assets like U.S. Treasuries and brings them onchain. In this episode, Leshner explains the advantages of tokenized assets, such as the ability to operate 24/7 and the increased composability with DeFi protocols. He also discusses the regulatory an…

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It doesn’t matter if AI scares you, it’s inevitable 58:01

7M ago58:01

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Erik Voorhees and Teana Baker-Taylor are co-founders of Venice, an open-source and uncensored AI chatbot and content generation platform. In this episode, the Venice co-founders discuss the vision and approach of their product in contrast to more restrictive and centralized AI models like ChatGPT. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Origin of Venice A…

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Stablecoins and RWAs are onboarding TradFi to crypto, says Fireblocks CEO 42:02

8M ago42:02

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Michael Shaulov is the Co-Founder & CEO of Fireblocks. In this episode, Shaulov discusses how Fireblocks' core business has evolved over the past few years, particularly in the area of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Business at Fireblocks 06:15 Fireblocks & Stablecoins 09:59 RWA TVL Growth 15:36 Instit…

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