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

Bitcoin just cracked $75K... but don't pop the champagne yet.We just sat down with Michael Nadeau (Founder of The DeFi Report) on the Milk Road Show to unpack the tug-of-war happening in crypto right now.Bulls vs bears. And this moment? It could decide Bitcoin's next big move.The question everyone's asking: Is this the start of a legit bull run... or is it a trap door waiting to swing open?Michael gets into the weeds on market cycles, on-chain data, institutional flows, and macro liquidity to explain where we actually are right now.More importantly - what most investors are getting dead wrong.~~~~~⁠

In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with James Lavish (Co-Manager of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund) to break down why, despite one of the most volatile and confusing periods in crypto, the long-term setup for Bitcoin may be stronger than ever. Over the past 6 months, markets have been hit with everything: deleveraging events, geopolitical tensions, tariff shocks, AI disruption, and uncertainty around the Fed. And yet… Bitcoin is still holding strong.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Prices are moving sideways, sentiment is low, and most retail investors have checked out. But beneath the surface, something very different is happening. Institutions are launching new crypto products, Wall Street is ramping up distribution, and whales are accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum at a pace that looks a lot more like a bull market than a bear market. In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we break down why this “boring” market might actually be one of the most important phases of the cycle, and what the smartest players are doing right now while everyone else is distracted by macro headlines, war, and oil shocks.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode, we sit down with Tether co-founder William Quigley to break down what's really going on in the crypto market right now. While many investors are waiting for Bitcoin to break out, institutions and traditional finance players are quietly rebuilding the financial system using blockchain technology.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode, we sit down with Adam Minehardt (Head of Public Policy at Chainlink), who's on the ground in Washington, D.C., working directly on the legislation that could define the next decade of crypto. The Clarity Act is moving fast, but it's facing major resistance from banks, political tensions, and deep disagreements around DeFi, yield, and developer liability.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, we sit down with Guy Wuollet (General Partner at a16z Crypto) to break down why institutions are more bullish than ever, how crypto is merging with Wall Street, and why this moment could define the next major leg up in the market. We also dive into the rise of AI agents, the real opportunity in DePIN, and why crypto may be building the financial system of the future, just not in the way most people expected.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of the Milk Road Show, we sit down with Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen from Bitwise to break down the real forces driving the crypto market right now, and why institutional demand could be the key to Bitcoin's next move. Despite bearish sentiment across crypto, institutions are quietly accumulating. From ETF inflows to regulatory developments and macro shifts, there are three critical signals that could push Bitcoin toward the $95K level in 2026.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode of Milk Road, we break down the two forces that are controlling Bitcoin and the entire crypto market right now, and why nothing else matters until they resolve. Bitcoin is hovering around $70K… but this isn't strength. It's uncertainty. Behind the scenes, a massive macro story is unfolding: a global energy shock, rising geopolitical tensions, and one of the biggest shifts in financial markets in decades. At the same time, crypto is waiting on regulatory clarity that could reshape the industry.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's episode, we sit down with Catherine Gu, Head of Product for Digital Assets at the Solana Foundation, to break down why institutions, banks, and fintech giants are increasingly choosing Solana and what that means for the future of crypto. From the explosion of stablecoins to the rise of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), we examine the most significant shift currently happening in crypto: the transition from speculation to genuine financial infrastructure.~~~~~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠