Meet the FOCGER: Lethe, Asphodel

In this episode from FOCGERS, we sit down with Lethe, one of the minds behind Asphodel gaming studio. Lethe takes us through their path to shipping @kamigotchiworld, diving deep into their fully onchain thesis and exploring the intriguing art of manifesting digital cults. They also shed light on emerging ecosystems like Celestia, Initia, and their own construction, Yominet. We discuss the playful yet powerful influence of gashapon culture, and unpack the innovative tokenomics behind $ONYX. Finally, Lethe shares predictions on where crypto is heading in 2025. https://x.com/FOCGERS https://x.com/0xl3th3 https://x.com/kamigotchiworld https://x.com/asph0d37

Unlocking Digital Ownership in Gaming with Robby Yung

In this episode of Onchain Heroes Podcast, Ashton Barger interviews Robby Yung, CEO of Investments at Animoca Brands. They discuss his journey into Web3, the challenges of digital ownership education, and AI’s role in gaming. Robby shares insights on user experience, Web3 investment signals, and the power of user-generated content. He also highlights the importance of networking, inclusivity in crypto, and offers advice for founders navigating a bear market. Check out Onchain - https://onchain.org/ Follow us on X - https://x.com/OnchainHQ Subscribe & collect to see more great episodes like this one!

Arthur Hayes on Why Tariffs Will Be Good for Bitcoin and Crypto

TradFi and DeFi markets are in motion, responding to Trump’s tariffs, but a giant injection of liquidity could be on the way. Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes provides his expertise on economic policy, macro movements, and political implications, delving into a variety of topics, including: Trump’s rationale for tariffs The possibility of a “fiat liquidity bonanza” and what it means for crypto What the Hyperliquid brouhaha reveals about decentralization dreams How Ethena might be an attack on Ethereum The value prop of Circle’s IPO Future price expectations for BTC, ETH, and SOL

The Chopping Block: Hester Peirce on Freedom, Fraud, & Fixing the SEC

Hester Peirce Speaks Out, Regulating Memecoins, and the SEC Rethinks Its Strategy. 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. In this episode, the crew is joined by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—aka “CryptoMom”—for a rare, candid conversation. They unpack the SEC’s vibe shift, why airdrops might be doomed, and whether memecoins are just collectibles or cleverly disguised securities. Plus, Hester dishes on Paul Atkins’ potential leadership, the SEC’s new crypto task force, and what real regulatory clarity might finally look like.