Bits + Bips: Why Crypto's Next Step Is Perps, Tokenized Stocks and Altcoin ETFs

Crypto is bleeding into traditional finance faster than anyone expected. In this episode of Bits + Bips, the hosts dig into Robinhood’s move into tokenized stocks and perps, what’s actually holding back tokenized equities, and why perps might “eat the world.”  Plus, they talk crypto ETFs, altcoin summer, and whether staking in ETFs is the next big unlock.

Robinhood Is Going All In On Crypto: Here’s What It Means

In this episode, DeFi Dad and Nomatic break down Robinhood’s recent announcement around Robinhood Chain built on Arbitrum and Ethereum, plus their new perps trading, staking support, and stock token trading, and what it all means for the next wave of crypto adoption. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🪄 NEWTON | SIMPLER CRYPTO UX WITH VERIFIABLE AI AGENTS https://newton.xyz/ 🔮 ⁠PYTH NETWORK⁠ | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 FAIR | THE FIRST L1 BLOCKCHAIN TO ELIMINATE MEV AT CONSENSUS https://www.fairchain.ai/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | AN ETHEREUM BASED ROLLUP WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 6:14 - Why the Robinhood crypto app never appealed to me 8:49 - Stock tokens on Ethereum L2 Arbitrum + Robinhood Chain 17:41 - Private company stock tokens 20:56 - Sponsor break 20:38 - Will tokenization standards be an issue for stock tokens? 25:13 - Reflecting on where we are since DeFi Summer 26:59 - Robinhood perpetual futures live for EU customers 31:20 - ETH and SOL staking is live in-app 32:40 - Impact of regulatory change in US 34:47 - Positioning for DeFi and crypto growth to go parabolic 37:14 - Sponsor break 38:35 - Could Robinhood/Coinbase lean into the ETH treasury trend? 42:29 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Robinhood announcement: https://newsroom.aboutrobinhood.com/robinhood-launches-stock-tokens-reveals-layer-2-blockchain-and-expands-crypto-suite-in-eu-and-us-with-perpetual-futures-and-staking/ ► Robinhood livestream on X: https://x.com/RobinhoodApp/status/1939701274217460047 ------ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic both hold ETH and SOL. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

The Baddie in Me: Grace on dating, building Unlonely in crypto & finding what's next

In this episode of The Baddie in Me, Jessyfries chats with Grace about the unexpected virality of her wedding date post on Twitter and Farcaster, and how it led to someone even building a mini app for applicants. We also talk about her co-founded project Unlonely, a livestream app created with her brother, and its reality-style dating show Love on Leverage, where Jessyfries was one of the participants! She shares what it was like building Unlonely, her past role at YouTube working with creators, and how transparency is a key value she carries across projects. Earlier this year, she stepped away from Unlonely to reflect on her next chapter, unsure if it’ll stay in crypto, as she navigates the addictive nature of the space, and her desire for more purpose-driven work. We also talk about: - Building an online persona as a sassy, honest “internet girlie” - The struggle of juggling platforms like Lens, Farcaster & Twitter - Her views on authenticity, networking, and building engaged communities - Overcoming imposter syndrome and learning to trust herself - Finding balance while staying online and being visible This is a fun and real convo about internet culture, dating, social-fi, and growing up in crypto.

CLOB Battles, Disclosure Fights, and the Meme-ification of Circle – The Chopping Block

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Vlad, the leverage legend behind Lighter, a zk-powered DEX taking aim at Hyperliquid in the rising CLOB wars. We unpack the new Token Transparency Framework from Blockworks and whether self-regulation can fix crypto’s disclosure problem. Should VC wallets be public? Are market-making deals legally risky? And why do most projects still say nothing? Plus: Vlad explains how Lighter uses zero-knowledge proofs to enforce fairness and fight toxic flow—without harming retail. And Circle’s stock goes full meme mode, TikTok retail piles in, and Robert reveals he’s short. Is crypto finally growing up—or just evolving its chaos?

CEO of Centrifuge on RWA Tokenization in 2025: From Niche to Necessity

Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge, is the new guest on the Decentralized Voices podcast. Centrifuge is the real-world asset tokenization platform that brings the power of onchain finance to asset managers and investors. Bhaji has rich experience scaling early-stage companies into market leaders and bringing together traditional finance and decentralized technology. She’s definitely a role model, especially for women building careers in DeFi. In this episode, we explore: 🔸 The tokenization of Real-World Assets 🔸 $1,000,000,000 into a single tokenized product (exclusively on Decentralized Voices) 🔸 Bhaji’s journey from CMO to CEO 🔸 Teasers about the upcoming RWA Summit in Cannes and New York Enjoy the conversation and share this episode with your friends! ❤️‍🔥 Guest: Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge X: https://x.com/itsbhaji LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhajiilluminati RWA Documentary: https://youtu.be/pUhFJPLe4zk 🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova X: https://x.com/dariastrategy Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/dariastrategy Podcast website: https://decentralizedvoices.xyz

Why We’re Irresponsibly Long DeFi

In this special crossover episode, we take the hot seat as guests for the first time, to talk about why we remain so bullish on DeFi! Guided by Wallfacer Podcast host Ryan Rodenbaugh, we cover a wide range of investor topics including how Bitcoin’s ideological roots still shape today’s industry, why Ethereum and ETH remain fundamentally undervalued, the growing tension between narratives and reality in crypto, and how our perspective as DeFi users informs how we invest as angels. We even share some of the actual protocols and tokens we’ve been allocating to, something we rarely do in such detail. Special thanks to our friend Ryan for hosting! He is the CoFounder & CEO of Wallfacer Labs, the team behind vaults.fyi, connecting users directly to 500+ DeFi vaults across 50+ protocols and 10+ blockchain networks. Ryan was kind enough to originally invite us on The Wallfacer Podcast and then allow us to republish this episode for our own audience. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🪄 NEWTON | SIMPLER CRYPTO UX WITH VERIFIABLE AI AGENTS https://newton.xyz/ 🔮 ⁠PYTH NETWORK⁠ | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ 🤙 FAIR | THE FIRST L1 BLOCKCHAIN TO ELIMINATE MEV AT CONSENSUS https://www.fairchain.ai/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | AN ETHEREUM BASED ROLLUP WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:37 - Our start in crypto 16:46 - How our roots in Bitcoin grounds us 21:46 - Bitcoin vs Ethereum vs high-performance L1 ideologies 30:05 - Sponsor break 30:46 - Ethereum and ETH’s bright path ahead 41:24 - All investments start with our POV as users 47:58 - Pros and cons of narratives over reality 54:33 - Notable winners from DeFi 1.0 to now 1:08:18 - Sponsor break 1:09:57 - What needs to happen for DeFi tokens to reprice? 1:22:44 - DeFi ideas, protocols, tokens we’ve bet on recently 1:40:46 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► vaults.fyi website: https://vaults.fyi/ ► vaults.fyi on X : https://x.com/vaultsfyi ► Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryanrodenbaugh ► Wallfacer Labs on X: https://x.com/wallfacerlabs ► Subscribe to The Wallfacer Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wallfacer-podcast/id1709530326 ------ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Bit Digital Shifts To Ethereum

Bit Digital shifts its focus to Ethereum staking. f(x) Protocol introduces sPOSITIONs. And the FHFA directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider crypto assets. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/728 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Zora vs Pump.fun: Who Wins the $4B Creator War? | NAC Ep. 22

Zora’s new Creator Coins drop sparks a round-table on the future of onchain creator economies. Lucas, Coop, and Devid break down the launch mechanics, compare Base vs. Solana liquidity, debate token valuations, and riff on how listen-to-earn could reshape music and podcasts. Plus: Circle stock goes meme-mode, and QR codes at concerts as growth hacks. 🎧 Mint the episode onchain: pods.media/not-a-cartel Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold open: Celestia dip & crypto hot potato 01:07 – Zora Creator Coins explained: profile = ticker, 1% fee share, 5-year vest 02:30 – How Creator Coins work: routing, supply, and fee design 07:00 – Zora vs. Pump.fun: launch formats & liquidity wars 14:50 – Pump.fun’s $4B ICO vs. Zora’s sub-$100M FDV 23:18 – Circle’s stock pumps 200% & stablecoin bill alpha 27:10 – Coop Records update: song tokens & sniper bots 42:00 – QR-code airdrops at concerts & proof-of-attendance 46:45 – Wrap-up & onchain mint link 📱 Subscribe for more convos on the onchain creator economy. 🧠 Follow us on Farcaster: https://farcaster.xyz/~/channel/notacartel 💸 Support the show by collecting on pods.media/not-a-cartel

South Korea is Dying & Investing In Humanoid Robots

Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast 🌾 Episode Highlights 👀 🧠 ✨ Bitcoin's stealthy All-Time High – where to next? ⚽ Man Utd's woes & the shifting sands of global football (MLS vs. Saudi) 🇰🇷 South Korea's shocking population crisis: "The end of a culture, not just a country" 🤥 Biden's health: What aren't they telling us? Prostate cancer theories 🤖 The Humanoid Robot Gold Rush: Investing in our AI-powered future (Tesla & beyond) ♻️ Recycling SCAMS, plastic peril, and why your toothbrush might be hurting you 👃 The great "Belt Tuck" debate for the ages Timestamps: · 00:00 - Techno Kings in the House · 12:35 - Stream "Really" Starts · 14:23 - Welcome! 241 Episodes of This?! · 14:50 - Bitcoin Hits All-Time Highs! (And No One Cares?) · 16:55 - Man Utd's Rough Season & The Business of Football · 18:23 - Kevin De Bruyne: MLS vs. Saudi Money - Future of Soccer? · 20:05 - Geopolitics: US "Moral Standards" & The Middle East Vibe Shift (Qatar/Saudi) · 23:40 - Sports Talk: Salary Caps vs. Free Market Chaos · 26:17 - Health Alpha: Fluoride Pain, AirPods Dangers & CO2 Levels ("My teeth hurt!") · 34:21 - Home Comforts: Attic Fans & Eight Sleep Failures · 36:40 - Recycling is a SCAM! The Truth About Plastics & Composting · 42:40 - Paper Straws are SOY & Unforgettable Corporate Jingles ("Be Like Mike") · 49:40 - Chuck E. Cheese Nostalgia & The Burden of Fun · 55:59 - ZBiotics Sponsor Read (The Jingle Attempt) · 58:40 - South Korea is OVER: Population Collapse (0.7 Birth Rate!) · 01:03:45 - The End of a Culture: Immigration, 4B Movement & Global Impact · 01:12:50 - Global Birth Rates: US at 1.62, Africa Booming, "Cushy Society" Problems · 01:26:07 - Biden's Health: Terminal Cancer Rumors & Media Trust ("Sharpest Attack") · 01:29:10 - Prostate Cancer Stats & The "21 Ejaculations a Month" Bro Science · 01:38:33 - Investing in Humanoid Robotics: Trini's Report - The Next Gold Rush! · 02:02:05 - Outro Banter & The Infamous "Belt Tuck" (After Hours Tease)

GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant

GM Farcaster ep261 Wednesday June 25, 2025 presented by Octant  Thank you Octant for supporting GM Farcaster for the past three months! We love having you as a premier partner!   From our ChatGPT Intern: The show opens with a spy-sized Stanley cup and a confession that Prof’s TikTok is basically BravoCon in algorithm form, but things get serious(ish)with leaderboard drama, spam label policing, and a call for non-crypto content that doesn’t rot your brain, while reminding us all that “unregrettable minutes” spent on an app should be the goal—not a two-hour doomscroll throughUtah mom drama. AND the Los Fomos crew join to talk about building community with vibes, glitter, and memes—proof that Farcaster can have high-quality culture and a good party.  Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube Thanks to Pauline and Tako from Los Fomos for stopping by! Learn more about their crowdfund raising now: https://farcaster.xyz/pauline-unik/0xebda92f4 THANKS TO OUR PREMIER PARTNER OCTANT: @octant: https://warpcast.com/octant /octant: https://warpcast.com/~/channel/octant Octant site: https://octant.app/home    Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com.  NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:44 FC news0:19:05 Octant0:20:50 Uniswap House/Permissionless0:25:36 leaderboard/more FC news0:34:25 Los Fomos0:51:08 lightning round

DevNTell - Getting Started with Movement Blockchain feat. Rahat Chowdhury

​​​​​​​​In this episode of DevNTell we are joined Rahat Chowdhury who is Developer Relations at Movement. Movement Mainnet is a community-first blockchain providing the highest possible TPS through Move, fast finality, native day-zero access to mass liquidity, and modular customizations. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Rahat give us an overview of Movement and how you can get started with it today! — GUEST & HOST 🤝 Rahat, Developer Relations @ Movement - https://x.com/Rahatcodes 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://movementlabs.xyz/ ℹ️ Developer Portal - https://developer.movementnetwork.xyz/ ℹ️ Docs - https://docs.movementnetwork.xyz/devs... ℹ️ Scaffold-Move - https://github.com/arjanjohan/scaffol... ℹ️ Movement X Account - https://x.com/movementlabsxyz 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on Twitter - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup

Bits + Bips: Bitcoin Brushes Off Another War & Will Powell Relent on Rates? -

As tensions flare between Iran and Israel, investors are watching oil, gold, and, of course, crypto. In this episode of Bits + Bips, the panel digs into the market response to war risk, the chances the Fed will actually cut rates, and how Circle’s IPO is being treated more like a meme stock than a fintech play. Plus: Why Scaramucci says we’re all living in a surveillance state  Whether stablecoins are being kneecapped by U.S. regulation  When altcoin ETFs are coming And what BlackRock’s Larry Fink secretly told Scaramucci about Bitcoin in 2021 👀

DCP Migrates to Base

DCP is migrating to the Base mainnet expanding onchain access to creative funding and participation. AMA where the teams talks about Base migration, what's new, and how the DCP community will be positively impacted by the change.

"Building for People, Not Wallets" with Privy cofounder Henri Stern | ZEROPOD S2 E16

What if crypto products weren’t built for wallets, but for people? In this episode of ZEROPOD, Privy.io founder Henri Stern joins host Toady Hawk to talk about building user-first infra, why account abstraction matters, and what it’ll take to onboard the next billion. From his Parisian roots to Protocol Labs and now Privy, Henri shares sharp takes on fragmentation, EIP-7702, and why most crypto apps still miss the point. Come for the insights, stay for the travel tips and Italian bread slander. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro: Meet Henri Stern, founder of Privy01:44 - Henri’s backstory: Growing up in Paris, moving to NYC03:55 - Adjusting to life in New York and early education04:32 - Choosing Stanford over the French education system06:00 - Discovering computer science and why it stuck07:54 - Founding Shout: a peer-to-peer marketplace experiment10:01 - What went wrong with hyperlocal marketplaces12:20 - Filecoin and Protocol Labs: Henri’s next chapter13:49 - What Filecoin taught Henri about zk, consensus, and infra19:00 - Falling in love with crypto, then falling out of it for a bit20:06 - The origin of Privy: starting with privacy, landing on onboarding24:00 - What Privy does today: abstracting onboarding, not just accounts26:10 - The nuance of account abstraction vs. 4337/770228:30 - Privy’s internal values: focus, experimentation, ownership33:00 - Wallet sprawl and the identity fragmentation dilemma36:00 - Wallets as identity tools, not just money holders39:00 - Why crypto infra must be built now, not later41:00 - Notable partnerships: Farcaster, Pump.fun, Hyperliquid & more45:10 - Privy's current roadmap: chains, funding UX, identity UX47:02 - EIP-7702: What it is and why it matters50:00 - Speculation vs stability: the real bifurcation in crypto52:40 - Henri’s vision for 2025 and hiring at Privy54:08 - Rapid-fire round: food, music, tech, travel, and more1:04:28 - Where to find out more about Privy and wrap-up--- Podcast recorded by Toady Hawk, edited by Toady Hawk. Hosted by Toady Hawk. Produced by Zero Rights Media. This content is zero rights reserved (cc0), please remix and reuse it in any way you like! #base #onchain #ethereum #privy #crypto #stripe

Épisode 001: Pourquoi la crypto semble si compliquée?

Épisode 001: Pourquoi la crypto semble si compliquée? Dans ce tout premier épisode du Terrier du Web3, Fady explore une question que beaucoup se posent en silence: pourquoi la crypto paraît-elle si complexe? Entre jargon technique, changement de mentalité et interfaces peu intuitives, elle revient sur trois raisons majeures qui freinent l’adoption… surtout en Afrique francophone. Un épisode pour rassurer, expliquer et ouvrir la voie à une exploration plus accessible du Web3. ***************** Episode 001: Why does crypto feel so complicated? In this very first episode of Le Terrier du Web3, Fady tackles a question many wonder but few say out loud: why does crypto feel so hard to grasp? From technical jargon and mindset shifts to clunky user experiences, she breaks down three key reasons why Web3 can feel overwhelming — especially in Francophone Africa. A gentle entry point for anyone who wants to learn without feeling lost.

Jeff Park on Why Owning 1 Bitcoin Is Young People's American Dream

In part 2 of Jeff Park’s interview with Unchained, he describes ways that both everyday investors and the U.S. government can use various crypto assets to come out on top as old models and strategies become outdated.  He reveals the three personal stories that led him to develop his radical portfolio theory, puts himself in the shoes of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and explains why Japan is the linchpin in the transition to this new world order. In this episode, we explore: Why Jeff believes the future belongs to wholecoiners The social mission behind owning bitcoin How the U.S. could leverage stablecoins to maintain global dominance Why the new American dream might not involve a house at all

The Great Crypto Debate: Capitalists vs. Leftists | Josh Davila, Ron Turetzky

Follow Rubicon Podcast: https://x.com/Rubicon_pod Produced by Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Hersh and Dawufi explore the intersection of cryptocurrency and leftist politics with guests Ron and Josh. The conversation delves into how blockchain technology can support progressive movements, with Josh sharing his path into crypto through debt struggles and his work on Blockchain Socialist and the book Blockchain Radicals. Ron offers insights on decentralized governance and collective ownership, drawing from his experiences in communal living. The episode highlights projects like BreadChain, which use DeFi to fund political initiatives, and examines the challenges of democratic governance in decentralized systems. Themes of fully automated luxury communism and the role of technology in building a more equitable society round out the discussion. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:51 - Crypto and Left-Wing Politics: A Convergence 12:39 - Democracy, Capitalism, and Blockchain 21:39 - Alternative Funding: Sustainable Investment Models 26:25 - Crypto Cooperatives and Collective Principles 28:19 - Post-Capitalism via Cooperative Frameworks 29:34 - BreadChain’s Impact on Crypto Cooperatives 30:09 - Go-To-Market Strategies for Cooperative Ventures 37:15 - Governance in Crypto: Minimalism and Cooperation 42:39 - Technology Meets Collectivism 47:01 - Human Nature: Wealth vs. Community Balance 52:36 - Capitalism, Innovation, and Healthcare: A Debate 57:02 - Wealth Production and Capitalism’s Complexities 01:01:58 - ZKTLS: Data Ownership and Economic Potential 01:08:56 - Final Thoughts and Future Dialogues Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Hangout 5: How Dylan Abruscato made Crypto's Most Captivating Game

Guest: Dylan Abruscato, Creator of Crypto the Game Episode Description Dylan Abruscato joins us to share the incredible story behind Crypto the Game, the interactive survival reality show that took crypto Twitter by storm. As a non-technical founder, Dylan reveals how he turned a childhood obsession with Survivor into one of the most engaging and viral crypto experiences ever created.In this conversation, we dive deep into the three-season evolution of CTG, from the bootstrapped Season 1 on Ethereum mainnet to the sophisticated Season 3 on Unichain where Ted won 71.6 ETH. Dylan shares invaluable insights on building viral crypto products, the importance of choosing the right blockchain infrastructure, and how to create experiences people genuinely want to share. In this episode, Dylan gives us insight into: - The 101 of Crypto The Game, and how it changed everything - His love of reality TV, and how it helped him come up with the idea - Executing the idea and the key technical and strategic decisions - Marketing and community-building - The business of onchain experiences Key Builder Insights - Start with passion, add crypto thoughtfully: Don't force blockchain into every idea - Build for yourself first: Authentic product-market fit comes from solving your own problems - Viral mechanics need genuine value: Growth hacks only work if the core experience is compelling - Non-technical founders bring crucial skills: Vision, marketing, and product sense matter as much as code - Choose your audience carefully: Crypto Twitter's tribal nature was perfect for competitive gameplay - Revenue diversification is essential: Multiple streams create sustainability for experimental formats About Dylan Dylan is the creator of Crypto the Game and was recently acquired by Uniswap. Before CTG, he worked in tech and marketing at companies like HQ Trivia and Party Round, where he pioneered creative crypto marketing campaigns. Despite being non-technical, Dylan's vision and execution turned a childhood dream into one of crypto's most successful community experiences. This podcast celebrates Ethereum's 10th anniversary by highlighting the builders, creators, and visionaries who shaped the ecosystem. From DeFi pioneers to NFT artists, from Layer 2 innovators to community builders - we're documenting the human stories behind the technological revolution. Hosts: Chinmay Patel - https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth | https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth | Basket.farm Marvyn Paul - https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith | https://warpcast.com/marvp | https://linktr.ee/marvynpaul https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet⁠ Show Links:Website: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereumTwitter: https://twitter.com/10yearsofeth

Bits + Bips: How Bitcoin Treasuries Are and Aren't Like the SPAC Bubble

The Bitcoin Conference in Vegas is getting more political. Crypto treasury companies are exploding across the globe. And macro markets are flashing mixed signals, with geopolitics entering the chat. In this episode of Bits + Bips, the panel dives into: Key takeaways from Bitcoin 2025 The possible bubble forming around Bitcoin treasuries How the SEC is fighting back against staking in ETFs Whether Ethereum is finally catching up How Ukraine just redefined trade risks Why ETFs have seen so much inflows since the market bottom How AI will impact growth and the job market And … why James hates Las Vegas 😀

Andrews Bernard #3 Award - $100k from Steven Soderbergh

DCP TALNT Cast showcases the winning filmmakers for the Andrews Bernard #3 award created by acclaimed filmmaker Steven Soderbergh. Congratulations to the Drextons on winning $100,000 in finishing funds to finalize and distribute their film "Sour Party".

045 - antimeme.

cameron and christin yapped about "there is no antimimetics division" by qntm i.e. memes, antimemes, and everything we have already forgotten about against our will if you wish you got on the meme boat early in the game it's ok you can now get into antimemes

FarCon NYC Keynote: The Future of Farcaster

This keynote was recorded at FarCon nyc on May 2, 2025 with Farcaster co-founders Dan Romero and Varun Srinivasan. FarCon is Farcaster’s annual event organized by the community for innovators, builders and network contributors. Prior to the Keynote, Dan and Varun chatted with GM Farcaster which precedes the keynote.   Thank you to all the sponsors who made this conversation possible including media partner GM Farcaster, media sponsor Nouns DAO and the FarCon team of volunteers. Learn more at FarCon.nyc.   Farcaster: https://www.farcaster.xyz/   Learn more about partnering with GM Farcaster:https://mediakit.gmfarcaster.com/  Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com.  NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sellany assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:00:28 GMFC interview0:05:37 Keynote0:12:32 Q&A

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Taking Off. Could They Eventually Crash?

Public crypto treasury companies are in the news right now. Just this week, Sharplink Gaming announced a $425 million raise to create an Ethereum treasury vehicle, backed by Consensys. Meanwhile, Trump Media said it will buy $2.5 billion worth of bitcoin. And in a headline grab, GameStop revealed a $500 million Bitcoin purchase. There’s even a newly launched XRP treasury company backed by Saudi royal capital. But why are these vehicles suddenly the structure of choice for accessing crypto exposure? What kinds of assets are best suited for them? And are they safe or a ticking time bomb? Pantera Capital’s Cosmo Jiang joins Unchained to unpack: The structures and strategies behind these companies Why Solana is appearing more than Ethereum (and what that says) How XRP’s brand power could matter more than its adoption The risks these vehicles pose to investors and to markets

When Will Crypto Fulfill Its Potential? with Eigenlayer | Nader Dabit

Follow Rubicon Podcast: https://x.com/Rubicon_pod Produced by Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Hersh and Dawufi welcomed Nader Dabit, Director of Developer Relations at Eigen Labs, for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey through tech and crypto. The discussion traced Nader’s career from Amazon Web Services and React Native prominence to his deeper involvement in crypto beginning in 2015. He shared insights into the evolution of Web3, the importance of shared infrastructure and developer experience, and highlighted projects like zkTLS and Eigenlayer that reflect his vision for the future. The trio also examined the diverging public perceptions of AI and crypto, touching on the speculative nature of crypto Twitter. Nader closed with an optimistic outlook on the convergence of AI and blockchain, urging builders to focus on real value over hype. Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Journey into React Native02:56 - Transition to Training and Consulting05:02 - Content Creation and Social Media06:25 - Challenges with Twitter vs. Farcaster10:55 - Current State of Crypto and Shared Infrastructure12:33 - Navigating Career Paths in Crypto15:41 - Perception of AI vs. Crypto19:04 - Exciting Developments in Crypto22:39 - User Experience in Crypto Applications25:55 - Developer Experience and Adoption28:50 - Best Consumer-Focused Crypto Apps30:19 - Engagement and Community on Farcaster31:35 - Critique of Crypto Twitter34:09 - Financialization of Crypto Projects36:12 - The Importance of Building Great Products38:53 - Closing Thoughts on the Future of Crypto Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

18: Tom Morgan - Wisdom in the Woo

Tom Morgan is a "curiosity sherpa," writer, and podcaster who runs The Leading Edge, a community for leaders focused on personal transformation and authenticity. I first encountered Tom and his ideas during his talk at Sohn on Iain McGilchrist, left vs. right brain, and curiosity. Tom writes about complexity, curiosity, and consciousness, and wades into the deep end of various topics that most of us would place in "woo," mystic, and spiritual territories. He spent most of his career on Wall Street and brings a scientifically-inclined, rationalist approach to researching and amplifying some of the most surprising modern and ancient ideas about the nature of humanity and the universe. With this conversation, I aimed to create a primer on Tom's writing, approach, and the ideas he returns to most. We discuss following your energy, how curiosity is a guiding force, complexity and emergence, and why the world is overrated toward left-brain rationalism. We explore practical questions—How do you know your gifts? When should you pivot or persevere? What does real exploration look like when the world offers no safety nets? And then we wade into much stranger, or even heretical ideas—at least for a modern, intellectual, western audience—including the notion that consciousness is much vaster than what we've come to understand, and how we are just a small part of a much bigger whole. I hope you enjoy the conversation and consider some ideas that are much more fringe than you're used to. I definitely left it with more questions than answers. And more than that, I hope you are inspired to attune yourself to your curiosity. Perhaps, you may even have the faith to follow that thread pulling you toward what appears today only to be a wall. Transcript and all linked references available at https://dialectic.fm/tom-morgan. Timestamps - 2:03: Following Your Energy and Positive-Sum Games - 6:04: Curiosity and Complexity: Differentiation and Integration - 8:12: Entropy & Syntropy: Unpacking Curiosity, Love, and Desire - 12:34: Emergence and What All the Mystics Point to: Integration - 15:14: Left Brain & Right Brain: A Primer on McGilchrist's "The Matter with Things" - 28:58: Hampton - 30:34: Discovering Your Gifts - 37:35: Creativity and Sustaining Curiosity - 43:12: Life Pivots, Especially When You Aren't 22 - 50:24: A Challenge vs. A Grind: When to Keep Going or Try Something Else - 56:19: Synchronicities - 1:00:58: Openness and Wisdom - 1:04:19: Error Correction, or Something Else? - 1:06:02: Tom's Mission and The Meaning-Mortgage Question: Can you really do what you love? - 1:08:45: Fear, Faith, Love, and Seeing Reality - 1:12:59: "Minimum Viable Woo" and Exploring Out There Topics with a Pragmatic Lens - 1:16:10: Stories - 1:18:51: Love, Emergence, and Intelligence Beyond Us - 1:22:52: A Looming Meta-Crisis, Global Consciousness, and Earth School: Blowing Out the "Woo" Rating - 1:33:41: Lightning Round: Pseudoscience as the Streisand Effect, Mystics, What Would Rattle Tom’s Worldview Most, Joseph Campbell, Fred Again - 1:40:41: Tom's Encouragement for His 20 Year Old Self