Best Ellicott Podcasts (2026)

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Bitcoin Goes Programmable: Stacks & Institutional BTC W/ Kyle Ellicott 35:40

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9d ago35:40

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From "digital gold" to programmable money, #Bitcoin is waking up to massive institutional interest.We sat down with Kyle Ellicott of Stacks Asia at Token 2049 Singapore to discuss the next era of Bitcoin. This new age is being built layer by layer to unlock the trillion-dollar potential of the most secure asset in the world.In this insightful inter…

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CEO of Trezor Matej Zak explains why open source isn’t just a feature 45:12

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CEO of Trezor Matej Zak explains why open source isn’t just a feature — it’s a principle.In an industry built on transparency, hiding code behind NDAs makes no sense. 💥Watch the full exclusive here. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Open Source Ethos of Bitcoin 03:07 Matej Žák's Journey to Trezor 06:09 Understanding Hardware Wallets 08:50 The Importance of S…

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From mining Bitcoin as a PhD student to running four funds across Asia and beyond 21:43

7h ago21:43

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From mining Bitcoin as a PhD student to running four funds across Asia and beyond — Jademont Zheng of Waterdrip Capital shares why BTCFi, AI, and public equity are the next wave.Zheng breaks down the essentials for anyone tracking crypto venture capital in Asia. 👇 Timestamps: 03:01 Journey into Bitcoin and WaterDrip Capital 06:11 Investment Strateg…

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KASPA DeFi is HERE: Kasplex DEX Launches - Scalability & Growth w/ James Lee 20:16

12d ago20:16

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The Kaspa network just got its long-awaited DeFi moment! 🌐We sit down with James Lee, Founder of Kaspa Finance, live from Token 2049 Singapore to break down the launch of Kasplex. This new DEX is bridging the mainstream DeFi ecosystem directly to Kaspa's high-speed BlockDAG architecture.James Lee explains:- How Kasplex serves as the flagship Decent…

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Con Survival Guide - Don't Panic! 27:47

9d ago27:47

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Addie and Tacks talk about how to get the most out of your con-going experience. Drink water (more than that), have a plan (let it fail), and have fun! Our guests this season are Lee Cope (@whimsyandmetaphor), C.H. Pearce (@chpearcewrites), Narelle M. Harris, Stephanie Wood Franklin (@insertscenehere), Alex Delamer (@NuaLaoch), and Heather Anne Pal…

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CLEAN SPARK CEO: Why We're Building The World's Largest Bitcoin Mining Operation W/ Zach Bradford 18:00

22d ago18:00

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How does a Renewable Energy CEO become one of the most aggressive Bitcoin miners in the United States?Frederick Munawa sits down with Zach Bradford, CEO of CleanSpark Inc., to dive deep into the strategies and vision driving one of the industry's fastest-growing mining operations.In this eye-opening interview, Zach Bradford reveals:⛏️ Why CleanSpar…

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Bitcoin.com Co-Founder on BTC’s Shift from Money to “Digital Gold” + Why Privacy Coins Matter 42:54

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In this interview, Emil—a co-founder of Bitcoin.com shares his early Bitcoin journey, from Sweden’s tech communities and PayPal frustrations to moving to Tokyo during the Mt. Gox era and helping Roger Ver rebuild Bitcoin.com in 2015.Emil explains why he believes BTC drifted away from its original purpose as peer-to-peer electronic cash and became m…

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Yujiro Sugita Interview: How Roger Ver Shaped His Bitcoin Belief & Why Japan Is Finally Shifting 3:33

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Yujiro Sugita learned early from Roger Ver that #Bitcoin wasn’t just an asset — it was a path toward a freer, more equal world. 🌐 After years of media-driven fear and misunderstanding in Japan, Yujiro Sugita explains why the narrative is finally shifting for good. 🔽 Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www…

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Bitcoin, AI, and the 250-Year Cycle: Mark Moss on the Decentralized Revolution 39:21

24d ago39:21

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Mark Moss joins us to unpack the forces reshaping money, technology, and power in the modern world. From his early days as a tech entrepreneur in California to becoming one of Bitcoin’s most recognized educators and investors, Mark shares the personal journey that led him into macroeconomics—and ultimately into Bi…

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Why ZK Proofs Will Power the Future of the Internet 30:42

28d ago30:42

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Zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) used to be an academic concept requiring $100M and a team of cryptographers. Now, according to Succinct CEO Uma Roy, it’s as easy as writing code. In this interview from TOKEN2049, Uma breaks down how ZK is transforming blockchain scaling, proving the authenticity of digital media, protecting user privacy, and reshaping i…

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Why Bitcoin-Native DeFi Still Doesn’t Exist | Callan Sarre on Threshold Network & tBTC 22:23

29d ago22:23

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The phrase “#Bitcoin native” gets used everywhere — but according to Callan Sarre, truly Bitcoin-native DeFi still isn’t here. In this interview, Sarre breaks down why Bitcoin’s architecture limits native DeFi activity today, and how the Threshold Network (and tBTC) is bridging Bitcoin into a multi-chain DeFi world without sacrificing security.We c…

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Sya Kantor knows why users don’t mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience 33:37

22d ago33:37

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Sya Kantor knows why users don’t mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience.🌐 August Digital CEO & Co-founder Aya Kantorovich explains why crypto’s next phase won’t be pure DeFi or pure CeFi — but a hybrid that blends both. Timestamps: 00:00 The Rise of Centralized Crypto Companies 03:03 Aya's Journey into Crypto and Institu…

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Aster CEO: Privacy Will Bring Traders From CEX to DEX (Orderbook DEX Era Is Here) 43:20

29d ago43:20

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🎙️ Aster CEO Leonard joins us to break down the next evolution of on-chain trading — and why privacy may be the missing piece that finally moves serious traders from CEX to DEX. Leonard shares his path from TradFi and Binance to building Aster, plus what the orderbook DEX wave gets right (and what still needs fixing). ✨ In this episode: • Why “Perp…

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He burned a real Banksy to prove a point and sold it for $400K - Anthony Anzalone 27:58

23d ago27:58

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He burned a real Banksy to prove a point — and sold it for $400K.Now, CEO of Xion Anthony Anzalone, is building tech to make crypto disappear — no wallets, no friction, just usability. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Birth of Burnt Banksy and NFTs 02:59 Transitioning from Artist to Founder 06:01 Introducing Zion: Making Crypto Usable 09:01 The Role of Proo…

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Building Bitcoin's "Fort Knox" - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo on Economic Freedom, Bitcoin-Backed Loans, and Ledn's Vision 50:32

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Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is the co-founder and CSO of Ledn, a leading provider of bitcoin-backed loans. He found Bitcoin during hyperinflation in Venezuela and believes in the future of the digital economy. He has an MBA from the Richard Ivey business school at Western University. Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, the co-founder and CSO of Ledn, recently joine…

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Billions remain unbanked - Brian Mehler 26:02

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Billions remain unbanked — not because they lack money, but because the system still makes it hard to move it.CEO of Stable Brian Mehler says it’s time to fix that. Stable’s building global payment rails powered by $USDT. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Stable and Its Mission 02:52 Brian Miller's Background and Role at Stable 04:41 Understandin…

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Joseph Collement breaks down how Trump’s “pump token” changed the regulatory tone overnight 28:34

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When the U.S. President launches a meme token, how do regulators crack down on others doing the same? Chief Legal Officer of Bitcoin.Com Joseph Collement breaks down how Trump’s “pump token” changed the regulatory tone overnight.💥 🎙️ Watch the full interview during Korea Blockchain Week 🔽 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and Background 3:00 - Journe…

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How do you build trust, educate users, and grow crypto adoption across Asia? 🌏 - Joe Tu 22:41

1M ago22:41

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How do you build trust, educate users, and grow crypto adoption across Asia? 🌏 CoinEx Director of Global Business Development Joe Tu shares his insights on expanding the exchange’s footprint from Japan to Vietnam and the importance of education & research. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Importance of Research in Crypto Investments 01:52 Understanding Busi…

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“Distribution is the most monetizable thing in games, period,” - Justin Waldron. 30:49

1M ago30:49

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“Distribution is the most monetizable thing in games, period,” says Justin Waldron.Open Game Protocol founder Justin Waldron shares how Open Game Protocol could transform how games grow, giving token communities & devs new ways to win together.Timestamps:00:00 The Importance of Distribution in Gaming02:57 Understanding Open Game Protocol05:56 Launc…

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Building the Operating System of the Creator and Fan Economy - Luffa CTO Michael Liu 32:16

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Luffa is the next-gen operating system for the creator and fan economy, combining wallets, identity, communication, community, AI, and mini-programs into one seamless experience. Luffa aims to become the ultimate Web3 connector that transforms attention into ownership and connection into commerce. By enabling creators, brands, and fans to participa…

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Why tokenization is just the next wave of digitization 22:18

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From Wired and Bloomberg to TIME and now Moon Pay, Keith Grossman has had a front-row seat to digital disruption. Grossman explains why tokenization is just the next wave of digitization and why we’re entering crypto’s golden era.🎥 Full interview now live. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Evolution of Crypto and Media 06:02 Understanding Decentralization an…

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Billions of Decentralized AIs Will Ensure a Future of Abundance - Gonka Protocol's David Liberman 50:55

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Gonka is a decentralized network for high-efficiency AI compute, designed to maximize the use of global GPU power for meaningful AI workloads. By eliminating centralized gatekeepers, Gonka provides builders and researchers with permissionless access to compute resources, while rewarding participants through its native token, GNK. David and Daniil L…

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Why users don’t mind a bit of centralization 33:37

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Sya Kantor knows why users don’t mind a bit of centralization, if it gives them a better experience.🌐 August Digital CEO & Co-founder Aya Kantorovich explains why crypto’s next phase won’t be pure DeFi or pure CeFi — but a hybrid that blends both. Full interview here. 🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Rise of Centralized Crypto Companies 03:03 Aya's Journey …

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Crypto crime is evolving fast 46:22

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Crypto crime is evolving fast — scams have overtaken drugs as the #1 illicit use of crypto in Asia. 🌏🎙️ Elliptic’s Arda Akartuna breaks down the concept of how law enforcement can track billions in stolen funds.Watch the full interview here. 🔽Timestamps:00:00 The Rise of Scams in the APAC Region14:50 Understanding the Crypto Threat Landscape21:04 T…

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From Wall Street trader to Web3 builder 27:47

2M ago27:47

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From Wall Street trader to Web3 builder.Altius Labs co-founder Annabelle Huang shares how her journey led to building high-performance infrastructure for the next wave of blockchain adoption — and why execution speed matters as much as consensus. 🔽Timestamps:00:00 Journey into Web3 and Crypto05:01 Building Altius: Infrastructure for Web310:02 Perfo…

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Why is Korea one of the most unique crypto markets in the world? 🇰🇷 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Why is Korea one of the most unique crypto markets in the world? 🇰🇷 Co-Founder Steve Kim from Four Pillars breaks it down — from kimchi premiums to Terra fallout to capital flight fears shaping stablecoin policy.🔽 Timestamps: 00:00 The Evolution of Crypto in Korea 06:16 Understanding the Kimchi Premium 11:54 The Impact of the 2021 Crypto Cycle 14:5…