Inside Coinbase Ventures w/ Hoolie: How They’re Betting Big on Base, Builders & Onchain Innovation
In this special episode, I sit down with Hoolie, Head of Coinbase Ventures, one of the most respected VC firms in crypto. We cover everything from the origin of the Base Ecosystem Fund to how Coinbase Ventures is shaping the future of Web3 through strategic investments. 🧠🚀 From Echo investing to the rise of the Coinbase Mafia, this episode is packed with insights for founders, builders, and anyone curious about what it takes to get backed by one of the biggest players in the space. 🔥 What We Discuss: The story behind Coinbase Ventures and the Base Ecosystem Fund Echo investing & democratizing access to early-stage crypto deals Where CB Ventures is focusing today: stablecoins, crypto x AI, DeFi, and onchain consumer apps How they evaluate a good investment (real examples included) The culture of innovation at Coinbase and the rise of the "Coinbase Mafia" Hoolie’s personal story and journey to leading one of crypto’s top venture firms
Bits + Bips: Why Warren Buffett's Strategy Would Lose Big Time in Crypto
Crypto doesn’t reward fundamentals. It rewards attention. So what does that say about how investors, like Warren Buffett, would fare today? In this week’s Bits + Bips, the crew dissects what’s really behind this rally, why Ethereum’s sentiment problem may run deeper than roadmap delays, and how the stablecoin bill turned into a political tug of war. Plus: Apple and NFTs: why this matters more than people think Whether tariffs are about politics or actual policy Why Bessent is “the best” in the Trump administration And why Buffett’s era may be ending, with Portnoy rising in his place 😬
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December 31, 2024: Russia Ukraine, Panama Canal, Canada PM
Today is December 31, 2024, and this is all the news that's fit to predict. 1. Russia x Ukraine Ceasefire in 2025? 2. Trump takes Panama Canal in first 100 Days? 3. Next Prime Minister of Canada? All of these stories are live and ongoing. Head to polymarket.com for updates.
Rehash Hot Ones Bangkok Pt 2 w/Simona Pop, Nichanan Kesonpat, Spencer Graham, and Dawufi
This special live edition of Rehash was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. Your panelists are Simona Pop (Optimism Foundation, ENS), Nichanan Kesonpat (1kx), Spencer Graham (Hats Protocol), and Dawufi (Opacity Labs). We also had special appearances from Dr. Nick, Scottrepreneur, and Disruption Joe. Watch them eat spicier and spicier foods while trying to simultaneously give spicier and spicier takes on various topics in crypto like wallets, governance, decentralization, and how to achieve the next breakthrough in crypto.
December 27, 2024: Azerbaijan, Israel x Hamas, Mike Johnson
Today is December 27, 2024, and this is all the news that's fit to predict: 1. Azerbaijan blames Russia for downing plane? 2. Israel x Hamas ceasefire by January 31? 3. Mike Johnson out as speaker before inauguration? Plus, follow-ups on recent markets on the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship and MicroStrategy's Bitcoin buys. These stories are all live. Head to polymarket.com for the latest.
How Layer3 Is Transforming User Engagement Onchain ft. Brandon Kumar
This episode welcomes Brandon Kumar, Co-founder of Layer3. Throughout our chat, he shares his journey from leaving venture capital to entering crypto, diving into the creator economy, onchain user behavior, and the innovative incentives like XP and Cubes that drive engagement. We also explore Layer 3's distribution network, user growth strategies, and the challenges of data fragmentation in the crypto space. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
