Web3 Academy: Exploring Utility In NFTs, DAOs, Crypto & The Metaverse

Avichal Garg explains the critical difference between "missionary" and "mercenary" founders, why major networks like Ethereum, Solana, and Near still hold massive long-term value despite bear market conditions, and how bringing real-world assets on-chain creates unprecedented operational efficiencies and yield opportunities for global investors, unlocking trillions of dollars in market value.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Colin McCune, Head of Government Affairs at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), to break down the latest developments in Washington, why the Clarity Act matters for Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and crypto startups, and how U.S. regulation could shape the next phase of the bull market.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Has Bitcoin already found its bottom? Former Coinbase Head of Institutional Research David Duong joins the Milk Road Show to explain why the macro outlook for Bitcoin is becoming increasingly bullish. We break down why cooling inflation, the Federal Reserve's next moves, improving ETF flows, and shifting market sentiment could create a strong setup for Bitcoin in the months ahead. David also shares his thoughts on the AI trade, Robinhood's new blockchain, the Clarity Act, institutional adoption, and why he believes investors are focusing on the wrong headlines.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with William Quigley, co-founder of Tether and an early investor in Coinbase, Kraken, and dozens of other crypto projects, to discuss the biggest shifts happening in crypto today. We break down why Tether chose to leave Europe under MiCA, what the U.S. Clarity Act could mean for digital assets, why Big Tech companies like Apple, Amazon, and Meta may eventually launch their own digital currencies, and whether regulation is strengthening or weakening the crypto ecosystem.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Matt Crosby, Director of Research & Analytics at Bitcoin Magazine Pro, to break down the latest Bitcoin onchain data, macro trends, ETF flows, and market cycles. Matt explains why a rare confluence of indicators, including MVRV, Realized Price, long-term holder cost basis, mining production costs, and global liquidity, suggests Bitcoin may be entering one of its most attractive buying opportunities since the 2022 bear market.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Nick Roberts-Huntley, CEO of Blueprint Finance, to unpack why Wall Street is quietly building the infrastructure that could power crypto's next major growth cycle. We discuss why Ethereum and Solana aren't necessarily competitors, how institutions are thinking about blockchain adoption, and why the biggest opportunity in crypto may be happening behind the scenes.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Nick Roberts-Huntley, CEO of Blueprint Finance, to unpack why Wall Street is quietly building the infrastructure that could power crypto's next major growth cycle. We discuss why Ethereum and Solana aren't necessarily competitors, how institutions are thinking about blockchain adoption, and why the biggest opportunity in crypto may be happening behind the scenes.~~~~~⁠⁠

In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Krista Lynch, Head of Capital Markets at Grayscale, to break down why crypto ETFs are entering a new phase of growth. We discuss Bitcoin ETF outflows, institutional adoption, financial advisor demand, staking ETFs, covered-call strategies, Hyperliquid, and why regulatory clarity could unlock the next wave of capital into crypto.~~~~~⁠⁠

In this episode, we break down why Strategy's recent Bitcoin sale barely moved the market, why institutional investors are becoming Bitcoin's new marginal buyer, and what Vanguard's move into digital assets signals for crypto's future. We also dive into the massive opportunity in DeFi, why Hyperliquid continues to outperform, and whether Ethereum is finally fixing one of its biggest weaknesses.~~~~~⁠

In this episode, we break down why Robinhood could become the ultimate financial super app, how prediction markets are emerging as a brand-new asset class, why tokenization matters more than most investors realize, and whether Robinhood is positioning itself to beat Coinbase in the race to own the next generation of retail finance.~~~~~

Is Ethereum entering its biggest growth phase yet? In this episode of The Milk Road Show, Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin and SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom explain why they believe Ethereum is entering a new era of institutional adoption, and why the market may be underestimating what's coming next.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Is Bittensor (TAO) the next major crypto opportunity, or just another AI narrative? In this episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Karia Samaroo, Founder & CEO of XTOW and former founder of WonderFi, to break down why decentralized AI could reshape the future of artificial intelligence, and why he believes TAO could become the “Bitcoin of AI.”~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart joins us to break down what's really happening behind the headlines. We dive into why institutional money is leaving Bitcoin ETFs, why Ethereum continues to underperform, and why Solana, XRP, and Hyperliquid ETFs are still attracting fresh capital despite the broader market weakness.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Roger Bayston, Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, to discuss why institutional conviction in crypto is stronger than ever, even in a difficult market. While many investors are focused on Bitcoin's short-term price action, Wall Street is quietly investing in the infrastructure that could power the next decade of finance.~~~~~⁠⁠

John Gillen sat down with Ben Werkman (CIO of Strive) to break down what's really happening behind the recent selloff. They get into why Bitcoin treasury companies are being stress-tested for the first time, why preferred shares have traded below par, how Strive is managing risk differently, and why they're still accumulating Bitcoin despite the bear market. When everyone's questioning a trade at the same time, that's usually when you should be paying the closest attention.~~~~~⁠

In today's episode, we break down the hidden battle unfolding between governments, regulators, and digital assets, and why it could become Ethereum's biggest long-term tailwind. As Europe's MiCA regulations take effect, thousands of crypto companies could be forced to leave the EU, while governments race to control capital, stablecoins, and the future of onchain finance.~~~~~