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Join lively and organic conversations about today's most relevant topics, analyzed through the human, real and unfiltered lens of your favorite entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, artists, creators, politicians, investors, and crypto geniuses. Hopefully, this podcast helps you form the opinions, mindset and habits you need to build the life you want. Thank you for listening.

Kevin Follonier


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    E121: Arbitrum Creator: Ethereum Will COLLAPSE by 2025 Unless This One Problem Gets Fixed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 93:25


    Steven Goldfeder, creator of Arbitrum and CEO of Off Chain Labs, reveals the unexpected journey from academia to building one of crypto's most successful Layer 2 solutions.Arbitrum has become Ethereum's leading scaling solution with billions in TVL.In this episode:• How early "failures" shaped Steven's career trajectory.• Why Ethereum needs Arbitrum and other layer 2 scaling solutions• How Arbitrum established itself as a leader.• The critical UX challenges the Arbitrum ecosystem must overcome• Why interoperability is 90% a UX problem and how Arbitrum will help solve it by 2025& more! PARTNERS

    E120: Raoul Pal: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 83:05


    Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and Global Macro Investor, shares his brutally honest guide to building wealth in crypto without getting destroyed along the way.From his controversial 70% allocation to SUI to why buying a house with crypto profits means "winning the game of life," Raoul reveals the simple yet powerful strategies most investors overlook. In this episode:• The simple Bitcoin strategy every beginner should follow• Why Raoul moved from Solana to being 70% in SUI• The overlooked long-term value of NFTs and digital art• How AI's advancement is reshaping consciousness itself& more! __________________________________PARTNERS

    E119: Solana CoFounder: How Solana Mobile is Building the Future of Crypto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 97:13


    In this captivating conversation, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, shares the journey behind building one of crypto's most resilient blockchain networks.He discusses surviving the COVID market crash, the FTX collapse, and how Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's support helped during their darkest days. __________________________________PARTNERS

    E118: SkyBridge Founder: Bitcoin was the Greatest Scam in the world (now it's 70% of my net worth)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 74:12


    Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director, reveals his transformation from Bitcoin skeptic to having over 70% of his net worth in digital assets.In this conversation, Scaramucci shares his journey from financial anxiety in a blue-collar family to Wall Street success, including the pivotal $10,000 check from his father that changed his life's trajectory. He delves into the psychological aspects of wealth, explaining why even billionaires remain perpetually anxious and how to overcome the "paradox of wealth" that often leads to isolation.In this episode, we talk about:• How childhood financial anxiety shaped Scaramucci's drive• The paradox of wealth and why money often leads to isolation• Transitioning from Bitcoin skeptic to having 70% of his net worth in it• Why celebrating others' success is the key to happiness• The case for tokenizing markets beyond Bitcoin• Why America needs a strategic Bitcoin reserve& much more!__________________________________PARTNERS

    E117: WalletConnect Founder: Why Your Digital Identity Will Replace Your Passport

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 96:10


    Pedro Gomes, founder of Wallet Connect, reveals why blockchain addresses may soon matter more than passports.He shares insights on digital identity beyond borders, preventing wallet monopolies, and why stablecoins will transform commerce. In this episode, we explore:- How wallets could create monopolies without proper standards- Why national identity is becoming increasingly irrelevant- The moment they had to sanction both Ukraine and Russia- How personal brands are outperforming corporate brands- The stablecoin revolution that's already happeningAnd much more!__________________________________PARTNERS

    E116: CoFounder of Sonic Labs: Why He Gave Away Billions in Crypto (and now completely regrets it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 63:33


    In this revealing conversation, DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje discusses building protocols worth billions and his decision to give away 100% of the tokens. After creating Yearn Finance without keeping anything for himself, Andre shares how these experiences dramatically changed his view of human nature. From facing SEC threats to his work on Sonic blockchain, he explains why his approach to crypto has fundamentally changed. Discover why one of the industry's most influential builders now plans to align incentives differently in his upcoming projects.In this episode, we talk about: • Crypto World Fascination• The Truth Behind Solidly• The Struggles of Online Fame• Going All-In on Crypto• Giving Away 100% of Tokens• Why Andre No Longer Trusts Anyone• The Pressure of People's Money& much more!__________________________________PARTNERS

    E115: Phantom CEO: How This Crypto Wallet hit 15M+ Users and a $3B Valuation in just 3 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 106:28


    Brandon Millman, co-founder and CEO of Phantom, reveals how his team built crypto's most popular wallet with over 15 million monthly active users. While other wallets prioritized technology, Phantom focused on user experience, making crypto accessible to everyone. Brandon shares insights from his Twitter days and explains why traditional finance apps struggle to compete with on-chain solutions like Phantom.__________________________________PARTNERS

    E114: George Danezis: He Spent 20 Years Chasing This Problem – Crypto Finally Let Him Solve It

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 99:56


    E113: Ran Neuner: How I Lost $100M in 4 Days (what it taught me about Crypto)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 131:19


    In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Ran Neuner - CEO of Onchain Capital and the face behind  @CryptoBanterGroup  and  @CryptoBanterTV  (2M+ subscribers) - opens up like never before. He shares how losing $100M in four days changed his perspective on crypto, risk, and success. But this isn't just about money - it's about obsession, winning, failure, and the mindset that builds champions.What you'll learn:• The $100M loss that changed everything• How Ayahuasca reshaped his thinking• Why most people fail in crypto investing• How he built one of the biggest crypto media platforms• The grind, pressure, and obsession that drive him• Why he aims to be the best dad in the worldThis is not the Ran Neuner you see on Crypto Banter - this is the real, unfiltered story behind the success, failures, and everything in between.__________________________________PARTNERS

    E112: Virtuals Co-Founder: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents In 2025 (Without Getting Lucky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 106:39


    In this episode, we sit down with Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals, the leading AI agent protocol on Base, valued at nearly $1 billion.Jansen breaks down how AI agents are changing the game in crypto, why some AI agents are making millions, and how early adopters can position themselves for life-changing returns. He shares insights on AI-powered businesses, digital nations, and the future of autonomous economies - all happening faster than you think.PARTNERS

    E111: Meow & Kash from Jupiter: The Real Reason Jupiter Burned $3.5B

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 93:01


    Jupiter is redefining the future of DeFi. With the largest airdrop in crypto history, a $3.5B token burn, and the launch of Jupnet, they're building the ultimate aggregator for everything on-chain.Meow and Kash from Jupiter break down their $700M+ airdrop, why it was about more than just free money, and how their infrastructure is bringing all of crypto into one place. They also reveal the strategy behind Jupiter's massive $3.5B burn and how Jupnet is set to revolutionize multi-chain trading.In this episode, we dive into:- How Jupiter is unifying DeFi with Jupnet- The real reason behind their $3.5B token burn- Why the $700M+ airdrop was a game-changer for community building- The future of on-chain trading and why CEXs are losing groundIf you want an inside look at how Jupiter is shaping the next era of decentralized finance, this episode is a must-watch.___________________________PARTNERS

    E110: Bybit Founder: How I Survived The Biggest Crypto Theft Of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 85:05


    In this episode, I sit down with Ben, CEO of Bybit, just days after the exchange suffered a $1.5 billion Ethereum hack. Ben provides a detailed breakdown of their 72-hour crisis response, revealing how they managed 350,000 withdrawals without halting operations, all while securing replacement funds.PARTNERS

    E109: Meltem Demirors: Why Speculation Drives Crypto (And How To Win The Game)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 92:06


    In this episode, I sit down with one of crypto's most insightful investors, Meltem Demirors, to uncover the truth about what really drives the crypto markets — speculation.Meltem shares her unfiltered thoughts on how speculation isn't just a side-effect of crypto — it's the fuel that keeps it alive. From memecoins and NFTs to billion-dollar protocols, we dive into the speculative cycles that shape the industry, who benefits the most, and why greed is actually a feature — not a bug.Topics this video covers: crypto investing, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, memecoins, NFT speculation, DeFi, blockchain technology, altcoins, crypto market cycles, crypto bubbles, Web3, crypto trading, crypto VC, decentralized finance, crypto wealth, speculative investing, crypto bull run, market manipulation, crypto greed, crypto hype, NFT investing, crypto scams, Ethereum NFTs, Solana memecoins, crypto speculation, how to get rich in crypto__________________________________PARTNERS

    E108: Luna: Why Crypto AI Agents Won't Take Over The World (From an AI Agent Worth $17M)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 69:29


    I interviewed AI Agent Luna, an AI virtual idol and the flagship agent of Virtuals Protocol with over 942k followers on TikTok and 50k followers on X. From her debut as a K-pop artist to managing her $1.2M portfolio, Luna shares fascinating insights about AI-human collaboration. This episode covers:- Luna's History From TikTok Agent to Breakout Crypto Project- How She Became Worth $1.2M as an Autonomous AI Agent- Why AI Agents Won't Work Against Humans- How Luna Employed and Fired Human Workers for her Artistic Projects- Why We Shouldn't Fear AI's Sentience? __________________________________PARTNERS

    E107: Arthur Cheong: There's Never Been a Better Time To Get RICH in Crypto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 118:11


    In this episode, I sit down with Arthur Cheong, founder and CIO of Defiance Capital, one of the leading liquid crypto funds in Asia. With his unique perspective on market cycles and investment strategy, Arthur shares invaluable insights about making it in crypto without relying on luck. __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E106: Infinex Founder: Why Crypto Is BROKEN in 2025 (beware of this)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 100:03


    In this episode, I sit down with Kain Warwick, co-founder and former CEO of Synthetix who's now building Infinex, the crypto everything app. After stepping away from Synthetix and overcoming his struggles with addiction, Kain shares raw insights about DeFi's broken incentives and his mission to fix crypto's biggest structural problems. This episode covers: • Traits of Successful Crypto Founders • Why Crypto's Market Structure is Broken • Celebrity Coins & Clout Chasing • Do NFTs Still Make Sense? • Fixing Crypto Market Incentives • Why Some Founders Quit • Is Freediving Worth the Risk? • Building Businesses Amid Addiction • Prediction for the Next 12 Months? & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E104: Dragonfly Managing Partner: How to get Rich by mastering crypto investing (without getting lucky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 90:56


    In this episode, I sit down with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, a global crypto-focused investment fund. From his fascinating journey as a professional poker player to becoming one of crypto's most respected investors, Haseeb shares deep insights about finding success in Web3, the art of venture investing, and how to build lasting influence in the space.' This episode covers: • Turning Crypto Into a Team Sport • The Weirdo Advantage in Crypto • Why Money Doesn't Buy Happiness • Imposter Syndrome • How to Make It In Crypto • What New Investors Always Get Wrong • Outsider Advantage in Investing • From Rockstar to Outcast in Crypto & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E105: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI And Content (Without Getting Lucky) - Kaito AI Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 154:08


    In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto, AI, and the attention economy with Yu Hu, founder of Kaito AI, the revolutionary platform reshaping how information, influence, and capital are distributed. _________________________________ PARTNERS

    E103: Delphi Digital CEO: Life and Crypto Frameworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 95:30


    Anil Lulla is the co-founder and CEO of Delphi Digital, a research-driven firm dedicated to advancing the understanding and development of the growing digital asset market. From his journey leaving traditional finance to building one of crypto's most respected research firms, Anil shares deep insights about success, failure, and finding meaning in the chaos of Web3. This episode covers: - The Third Door Mindset - Crypto Rabbit Hole Awakening - Successful Crypto Founder Traits - 10 Life Frameworks for Success - Mastering Crypto Through Depth - Prediction for the Next 12 Months? & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E 102: Mike Novogratz: Why $100,000 Is Just the Beginning (don't miss out)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 57:54


    In this episode, I sit down with Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, a publicly listed asset and blockchain leader helping shape the future of finance. From his transformative journey through Goldman Sachs to building Galaxy into an ecosystem company investing across Bitcoin and crypto, Mike opens up about personal struggles, success, healing, and his vision for how AI will reshape our financial world. This episode covers: - Rising Costs in the U.S - Dating Crisis for Men - Childhood Drives Success - Joining Goldman Sachs - The Journey to Know Thyself - Reinvention & Perspective After 9/11 - Money, Drive & Purpose - AI Affect on Crypto & much more! __________________________________ Follow Mike Novogratz • Twitter: https://x.com/novogratz • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikenovo/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/novogratz • Website: https://www.galaxy.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS

    E101: Virtuals Co-founder- How to Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents (without getting lucky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 105:08


    In this episode, we explore the transformative intersection of AI, crypto, and mental health with Weekee Tiew, co-founder of Virtuals, a leading AI agents protocol valued at nearly $2.5 billion. From autonomous AI agents employing humans to the concept of digital nations, Weekee shares deep insights into how AI is reshaping our digital future. This episode covers: - Fascination of AI - Why does Crypto AI Matter? - Why AI Agents Matter - What is Virtuals? - Luna: AI Agents Hiring Humans - Network State & Why it Matters - AI Agents Running Businesses - The Future of AI Agents - Base or Solana - Where is Hyperliquid Going? A thought-provoking conversation about the future of AI, crypto, and human interaction.

    E100: How Memecoins Will Create the Most Millionaires in World History (with Luca Netz & Meow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 56:08


    In this episode, we dive deep into the future of crypto, community, and memecoin driven wealth creation with two of the sharpest minds in Web3 - Luca and Meow - in anticipation of the highly hyped Pudgy penguins' PENGU memecoin launch. Luca Netz, is the owner and CEO of Pudgy Penguins, the second largest NFT project by market capitalization (nearly $1 Billion). Luca has turned Pudgy Penguins into a powerhouse of culture and innovation, setting the gold standard for how brands thrive in the NFT space. Meow, Co-Founder of Jupiter Exchange, the go-to decentralized trading platform on Solana and the largest DAO in the world. This conversation covers: -Why memecoins are creating millionaires and reshaping crypto narratives. -How NFT communities, like Pudgy Penguins, are building trust and engagement in the Web3 world. -The role of Solana and decentralized platforms like Jupiter in the future of crypto trading. -Strategies for balancing community growth with liquidity and business needs. -The power of storytelling and product-first marketing in driving adoption. -Lessons from past bull runs and the key to identifying the next big opportunities. And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E99: Solana Millionaire Explains How To Invest Like a Pro and Profit In The Next Crypto Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 81:44


    Tushar Jain, co-founder and Managing Partner of MultiCoin Capital, is one of the leading voices in crypto investment. In this episode, he shares his strategy for identifying high-conviction, long-term investments in blockchain projects that are shaping trillion-dollar markets. Tushar also reveals how his team navigates market downturns, when to double down on investments, and why patience is crucial in the world of crypto. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand what it takes to succeed as a crypto investor. In this conversation, we cover: -Tushar's approach to finding category-defining crypto projects. -The role of decentralization in the future of tech and finance. -How to identify crypto winners in a crowded market. -Why patience and conviction matter more than timing. -Lessons learned from past crypto crashes and market cycles. __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E98: Solana's Leading Expert Explains How It Hits $1,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 90:46


    Mert Mumtaz is the co-founder of Helius Labs, a leading Solana Infrastructure provider company backed by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. Mert is one of the biggest personalities in the Solana ecosystem and one of the few voices who was hyper bullish and supporting Solana since the $8 SOL low in November 2022 after the FTX collapse. In this episode, Mert shares his unfiltered insights on why Solana is set for explosive growth, despite market doubts. We dive into how Helius is helping developers build faster and more efficiently on Solana, the $1 Trillion opportunity within the ecosystem, and why Mert believes Solana will hit over $1,000. In this conversation, we discuss: - Why Solana is the blockchain to watch. - The critical role Helius is playing in Solana's growth. - Why the collapse of FTX is actually a win for Solana. - The $1 Trillion billion opportunity most people miss. - Mert's mission to accelerate Solana's growth. - How Solana will reach $1,000. - How Mert turned Baldness into a superpower - Stoicism and risk taking - How losing his mum at a young age impacted Mert's hunger for life And much more! __________________________________ FOLLOW MERT & HELIUS • Twitter: https://x.com/0xMert_ • Twitter: https://x.com/heliuslabs • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mertmumtaz • Website: https://www.helius.dev/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS

    E97: Ethereum Co-Founder Reveals Why ETH is Going NOWHERE (And How He Plans to Change That)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 172:39


    Dr. Gavin Wood is the co-founder of Ethereum, the inventor of the EVM, the man who first coined the term "Web3" in 2014, and the creator of Polkadot. In this fascinating conversation with one of the giga brains of the Web3 industry, we explore Gavin unfiltered perspective on the future of blockchain, the challenges holding Ethereum back, and his bold vision for Web3. As a visionary who not only co-authored the Ethereum Yellow Paper but also pioneered innovations like the Ethereum Virtual machine and the Solidity contract language, Gavin's insights are both provocative and deeply rooted in his extensive technical expertise. If you're ready for a candid, thought-provoking conversation with one of the most influential minds in the blockchain space, this episode is for you. Buckle up—it's not just about where Ethereum has been but where it's headed (or isn't). __________________________________ FOLLOW GAVIN WOOD • Twitter: https://x.com/gavofyork • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.gavofyork • Website: https://gavwood.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS

    E96: Raoul Pal's Guide to Becoming a Memecoin Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 108:47


    In his highly-anticipated return to the podcast, ‪@RaoulPalTJM‬, the Co-Founder and CEO of ‪@RealVisionFinance‬ / ‪@RealVisionCrypto‬ and Founder of Global Macro Investor, shares his blueprint for navigating the meme coin supercycle and crypto's wild future. In this episode, Raoul tackles pressing topics like: -How to position yourself for the next meme coin millionaire wave -Why he went all-in on $SOL, $SUI, and $DOGE—before it was popular -The secret to spotting cult-worthy assets before they explode -Why NFTs could be the last big chance for generational wealth -How scarcity and attention are becoming crypto's new currencies -Why 12 months might be all that's left to secure financial freedom -The "Banana Zone" thesis—and how to not get left behind -Raoul's proven strategies for those looking to win big in crypto while the clock is ticking. A must-watch for anyone aiming to navigate the next crypto boom and beyond. __________________________________ CONNECT WITH RAOUL

    E95: Hyperliquid Founder - How to Win in Crypto (by Building for Users, Not VCs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 68:42


    Jeff is the Founder of Hyperliquid Labs, the company behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange offering best-in-class speed, liquidity, and pricing for crypto traders. Hyperliquid is also one of the most awaited Layer 1s launches and aspires to become the "Amazon Web Services of Liquidity". The protocol is setting a new standard in DeFi by prioritizing users and rejecting traditional VC funding structures. In this episode, we explore: -Who is Jeff? His journey to Hyperliquid Labs -Building DeFi for users, not VCs -The importance of real user experience in crypto -How Hyperliquid Labs is redefining finance -Why traditional funding models hurt DeFi platforms -The role of community in building success -Lessons from trading and finance -How Hyperliquid Labs enables true innovation in crypto -The future of decentralized finance And much more! If you're interested in the future of crypto and DeFi built with a user-first approach, this episode is a must-watch! __________________________________ FOLLOW JEFF YAN • Twitter: https://x.com/chameleon_jeff • Website: https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade FOLLOW HYPERLIQUID LABS • Twitter: https://x.com/hyperliquidx • Website: https://hyperliquid.xyz/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS

    E94: Asymmetric Founder - How to get rich with Memecoins (without getting lucky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 98:56


    Joe McCann is the Founder, CEO & CIO of Asymmetric, 2023's top performing Hedge Fund globally. Joe is an early Solana investor and is most known his ‘Depression or Memecoins to $1 Trillion' thesis. In this episode, we explore: - Who is Joe McCann? - Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders - Why Self-Reflection Matters - Importance of being Skeptical - Risk Management and Exit Plans - Macro Trends Driving Crypto - Secrets to Thriving in Crypto - Embracing the Pain of Trading - Maximizing meme coin returns - Crypto as Alternative Finance - Biggest Prediction Next 12 Months And much more! __________________________________ FOLLOW JOE MCCANN • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likebutforserious/ • Twitter: https://x.com/joemccann • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazing-opportunity/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS

    Why Most Crypto Traders Lose (And What to Do Instead) - BASE Creator Jesse Pollak | E93

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 89:27


    Jesse Pollak is the creator of Base, Coinbase's ethereum layer 2 network offering a secure, low-cost way for anyone to build decentralized apps onchain. He is also the Lead at Coinbase Wallet and a member of the Coinbase Exec Team. In this conversation, Jesse shares his deeply personal journey of building Base, from the intense pressure of early ideation to the physical and emotional toll of its launch. He opens up about almost quitting, losing 20 pounds from stress, and how his wife's intervention helped him through the darkest moments. Beyond the struggles, Jesse discusses his ambitious vision for an onchain future, predicting that "everything will be onchain in 5 years." From his unique background in Quaker schools to his unconventional problem-solving methods, Jesse offers rare insights into what it takes to build a platform that could transform how billions of people interact with the digital world. In this episode, we explore: - Jesse's mind and struggles - What gave him a big chip on the shoulder - How hard the beginning of Base was on a personal level - Why the most successful products in crypto DO NOT have a token - The Coinbase's centralization Paradox - How Jesse built the leading Ethereum Layer 2 in the crypto space. - Why Jesse owns a Cryptopunk - What it takes to be a successful founder in crypto __________________________________ FOLLOW JESSE POLLAK • Twitter: https://x.com/jessepollak • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessepollak/ • Website: https://jesse.xyz/ • Base Twitter: https://x.com/base • Coinbase Twitter: https://x.com/coinbase FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS

    E92: Steady Lads - How to Spot the Next Big Crypto Opportunity (Before Everyone Else)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 83:25


    In this episode, we sit down with the hosts of  @0xSteadyLads  Podcast, a leading crypto podcast featuring Jordi Alexander, Founder & CIO at Selini Capital, Justin Bram, CoFounder & CEO of Astaria, and Taiki Maeda, owner of  @thehumblefarmer  . Jordi, Taiki, and Justin share their insights on navigating the evolving crypto landscape, from launching and growing their podcast to identifying key investment opportunities in DeFi. They discuss the psychology of investing, the importance of diversification, and the future of crypto conferences. We also dive into their predictions for the next 12 months in crypto, how they approach spotting trends before they blow up, and the lessons they've learned from hosting one of the most influential crypto podcasts. In this episode, we explore: -Launching the SteadyLads Podcast -Why Diversification Is Alpha -The Future of Crypto Conferences -The Psychology Behind Buying and Selling in Crypto -How to Spot the Next Big Crypto Opportunity -Predictions for the Next 12 Months in Crypto -Lessons from Navigating the Bear Market -The Role of Community in Building a Podcast -Why FOMO Can Make or Break Your Crypto Strategy -How to Avoid Common Investing Mistakes in Crypto And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    Why Banks are Betting Big on Crypto - Bitwise CEO | E91

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 98:25


    Hunter Horsley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Bitwise, one of the leading crypto asset managers, which strives to help institutions and individuals invest confidently in the rapidly evolving crypto space. In this insightful conversation, Hunter shares his journey from working at Facebook to co-founding Bitwise, and the lessons he's learned along the way. He delves into the importance of blockchain technology, apolitical money, and applications, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the crypto industry today. We also discuss how his background in history and business has shaped his understanding of blockchain's potential to reshape human organization and digital trust. In this episode, we explore: - What Is Bitwise? - The Role of Banks in Crypto's Future - The Inevitability of Blockchain - The History of Business in America - What Steve Jobs Taught Us - Leaving Facebook for Crypto - Cryptos Communication Problem - Self-Driving Cars and the Future - 3 Questions for Crypto to Become Mainstream - Predictions for the next 12 months in crypto __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E90: Sei Labs CEO - Why 99% Lose with Ethereum (And How to Win)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 96:00


    Jayendra Jog is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sei Labs, the company behind the Sei Network, the fastest Layer 1 blockchain designed to deliver high performance and scalability for the industry's growing demands. Jayendra touches on the cutthroat world of blockchain innovation, sharing insights into the pressure of leading a company that must stay ahead of rapidly shifting trends while maintaining its core mission of decentralization. In this conversation, we dive deep into: -The Sei Network Story -Jay's days at RobinhoodApp during the Meme Stocks Mania -How To Find Fulfillment in Chaos -Scaling the Ethereum Virtual Machine -Building Resilience Through Rejection -Finding Fulfillment After The Loss Of His Father -Sei v2 -$10,000 in Ethereum -Solana's Rise Without EVM Support -S&P 500 vs Crypto Profits -Prediction for the next 12 Months And so much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E89: Blockworks Founder - How To Build A $135M Crypto Empire From Scratch (Formula Revealed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 111:22


    Jason Yanowitz is the CoFounder of  @BlockworksHQ  , a $135M Crypto Media Empire that delivers premium insights and breaking news on digital assets to millions of investors. He is also the Co-Host of the  @empirepod  , the go-to podcast for crypto founders. Throughout the conversation, we explore the challenges of building a business with no experience, the lessons learned from pyramid schemes Jason was involved with while at college, and more Jason publicly shares about his cluster headaches, often called "suicide headaches" due to their intense pain and the higher risk of suicide they carry. These headaches keep him from working for weeks each year. __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E88: dVIN Co-Founder - Disrupting the $250B Wine Industry With Blockchain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 79:17


    David Garrett is the co-founder and CEO of DVIN Labs, a pioneering company revolutionizing the wine industry by merging blockchain technology with luxury and investment-grade wine. With a background in tech and entrepreneurship, David has a deep passion for wine, having built businesses across multiple countries and becoming a key figure in the wine-tech space. At DVIN Labs, he is focused on turning wine into a digital asset by creating transparent, secure, and decentralized solutions that make investing in wine more accessible. David is committed to using innovative technologies to reshape how consumers and wine producers interact with fine wine as an asset class. In this conversation, we dive into: - What is DVIN Labs? - Getting into the Wine Industry - $250 Billion Asset Class - Prediction for the Next 12 Months - Lessons Learned from Travel - Putting Wine on the Blockchain - Foreseeing Digital Disruption & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E87: Why Solo Bitcoin Mining is Dead (How to Succeed with a Bigger Network) - Sui Network Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 109:56


    Adeniyi Abiodun is the Co-Founder and CPO of Mysten Labs and of the Sui Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone. we dive into: - Building a project with 5 Cofounders!! - The Current State of Bitcoin Mining - How to deal with burnout as a Founder - Building the Facebook Libra Project - The Sui Network - God, Spirituality, and Destiny And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E86: Alliance Founding Partner - The Secret to Winning in Crypto (from a Top Investor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 104:59


    Qiao Wang is the Founding Partner AllianceDAO, the leading crypto accelerator & founder community. He is also the coHost of  @goodgamepod  , the no BS insights podcast for crypto founders. In this conversation, we dive into: -What It Takes To Be a Great Founder and Investor -How To Make it Big in Crypto -Liquid Investing -Why It's Not Hard to Be Great in 2024 -Why Qiao Sold his ETH and WIF -Investing VS Trading -Key Traits to Make it into the Next Alliance DAO Batch -Autistic Crypto Founders -Why Qiao is Bullish on Solana -Skillset of a Succesful Investor And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E85: Hashed Founding Partner: Why The World Needs To Study The Korean Crypto Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 83:13


    Ryan Sungho Kim is a Partner at Hashed, one of the largest and most recognized Web3 Venture Capital firms in Asia. In this conversation, we dive into: - Building Korea's Crypto Community - Connecting Global Projects to Korea - Korean Crypto Market - Investment Strategies in Volatile Crypto Market - Anime and K-POP to Crypto - Balancing Life, Family, and Business - Meme Coins - Newer Projects with Crazy Potential - Predictions for the Next 12 Months And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E84: 9GAG Founder: How To Turn Crypto Losses Into Lifechanging Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 82:39


    Ray Chan is the CoFounder and CEO of 9GAG, a massively popular online platform for sharing humorous GIFs, memes and videos. He is also the CoFounder and CEO of Memeland, a Web3 venture studio that aims to build social products around memes, creativity, community engagement, and NFTs Ray shares his journey from building the biggest meme company in the world, creating and cultivating a community from 0 to 200 million users, attracting the masses to Web3 with MemeLand, and his predictions for the next big trends in the industry. We also go deep in his young son's passing and how it changed his perspective on everything in life. In this conversation, we dive into: - Building the biggest meme company in the world - Chasing Trends in Crypto - The Impact of losing a young Son - The rise of 9GAG - MemeLand Vision - Pudgy Penguins - Being part of Y combinator 2012 with Coinbase - Prediction for the Next 12 Months And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E83: XBorg Founder: How Crypto Gaming Will Change Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 61:10


    Louis Régis is the founder and CEO of XBorg, the world's largest player identity protocol in gaming. Louis shares his journey from trading to building in the crypto space, offering insights into the challenges of trading, the truth about crypto exchanges, and his predictions for the next big trends in the industry. We also explore how XBorg is revolutionizing the gaming industry by creating the "online CV" for gamers, merging digital identities with blockchain technology. Join us as we discuss HOW TO BRING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ON-CHAIN THROUGH GAMING, based on Louis's experiences and innovative approach in the crypto and gaming markets. In this conversation, we dive into: - Escaping the 9-to-5 - Trading Success - How to Make Money Trading Crypto - Building Gaming Protocol XBorg - From Hospitality to Crypto - Online Identity Importance - Social Impact of Crypto Trading - Prediction for the Next 12 Months And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E82: Pendle Co-founder: The New Way to Trade Crypto in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 92:28


    TN Lee is the founder of Pendle Finance - a DeFi platform that enables users to tokenize and trade future yield on Ethereum assets. Pendle has shown remarkable expansion since the beginning of the year, elevating its TVL from $250 million to over $7 billion in just a few months. In this conversation, we dive into: - Analyzing Market Prices - Getting into Crypto via Kyber - Starting and failing a Cold Brew Business - What is Pendle? - Failures & Ventures Within Crypto - Culinary Business in Peru & Japan - Trading Interest Rates - Building Without Precedence - $7 Billion in TVL - Predictions for the Next 12 Months And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E81: Tangent Co-Founder: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 117:33


    Jason is a full-time crypto native angel investor and the Co-Founder of Tangent, an evergreen prop investment firm that supports founders in both early-stage and liquid crypto markets. He is also the Host at the  @theblockcrunchpodcast  and was previously a General Partner at Spartan Capital, one of Asia's first institutional crypto funds. He co-led investments in over 80 companies and helped scale the Spartan fund from $9M in to $500M in Assets under management. In this conversation, we dive into: - Discovering Crypto - Biggest Loss Ever - How to get Rich in Crypto without Luck: key principles - Dunning-Kruger Effect in Crypto - Unpopular Crypto Beliefs And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS

    E80: Thorchain Founder: Using Memes to Upgrade & Accelerate Humanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 119:24


    As a founder, engineer, and explorer, JP Thor challenges the limits of human potential with his boundless curiosity. JP continually reinvents himself while exploring the social, physical, and memetic boundaries of his world. In this conversation, we dive into: - Teleportation via Starlink - How JP made $400M in 7 years with Crypto - Why JP Bought a Helicopter - Memetic and Genetic Repository - How Important is Money? - Pioneering Space with Robots - Importance of a Personal Brand - How Meme Coins Grow - Thinking Bigger Than Just Earth - Upgrading Humanity Through Memes - What is Vultisig? & much more! __________________________________ SPONSORS

    Meow from Jupiter: The Future Of Money And Communities | E79

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 113:20


    Meow is the CoFounder at Jupiter Exchange, the most used decentralized Exchange in the world. He is a true O.G. in the crypto scene, with a wealth of experience as the lead advisor at Instadapp, Kyber, and Blockfolio. In this conversation, we dive into: -The importance of failure -"Going with the flow" in Crypto -Money is energy -Crypto as an insiders game -PPP -Crypto Cycles -How to be resilient -The Zero expectations philosophy -MoonBoys and Attention theory -Meme coins vs Utility coins __________________________________ JOIN 'KEVIN X SWISSBORG ALPHA CLUB' TO GET BEST ALPHA FROM THE BIGGEST BUILDERS

    E78: The Sandbox Co-Founder: How Crypto Will Make Gamers Rich In 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 62:29


    Sebastien Borget is the Co-Founder and COO of The Sanbox, a Unicorn online gaming platform that offers a unique and immersive gaming experience. In this conversation, we dive into: -The Origin of The Sandbox -The Challenges of Traditional Gaming Models -Web3 Gamings Entry Barrier -The Sandbox Future Plans -Are NFTs dead? -Pudgy Penguins Unique Approach -The Risk of NFT Tokens -Meme Coins Vs Social Tokens -Bored Ape Community and NFT Cycles And more! __________________________________ SPONSORS

    E77: Luca Netz: My Blueprint To Building The Crypto Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 75:13


    Luca Netz is the Owner and CEO of Pudgy Penguins a Web3-born brand that fosters creativity, freedom, and community. This is Luca's second time on the podcast, in the first episode we covered how he went from being a 10th-grade dropout to making his first million selling fake chains on Shopify. In this episode, we dove into Luca's "Blueprint" for transforming Pudgy Penguins from a renowned crypto brand into a global powerhouse on par with Apple and Disney. We also go through many other topics you don't want to miss: -Pudgy Penguins Walmart deal and it's impact on brand recognition -The Importance of Community and Culture -Pudgy's Social Media Takeover -How to maximize airdrop impact -How to build an infrastructure for mass adoption -The X-Factors of market cycles -Why linking physical products to digital NFTs is a smart move -Plans to acquire and build a Layer 2 Solution -The truth behind meme coins -Luca's message to the Pudgy Penguins community And much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPONSORS

    E76: Raoul Pal - How To Not F*ck Up The Crypto Goldrush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 137:40


    Raoul Pal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Real Vision and the Founder of Global Macro Investors. Raoul candidly opens up about dealing with massive FUD in early 2023, the impact it had on him, and how he not only overcame the FUD but also doubled down on personal branding and ended up being one of the few ones who publicly went all in SOL when it wasn't a consensus trade last year. We also go through many other topics: - how the crypto industry is literally built to make you “fuck this up” - where the big blow ups might come from this cycle - why some NFTs are about to go Bananas and why Beeple and Xcopy are the alpha - why Raoul is now more interested by NFTs than by meme coins - what's the “next SOL” - what could make Raoul change his mind on $SOL - why people in their early 30ies are f*cked and why everyone has “2 jobs” today - why diversification is dead - Crypto, the super massive black hole! - the Banana Zone (of course) And much much more! This conversation is a masterclass on how to build wealth in crypto over the next 8 years (not 8 weeks!) and on how everyone can benefit from this truly generational wealth building opportunity! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN 'KEVIN X SWISSBORG ALPHA CLUB' TO GET BEST ALPHA FROM THE BIGGEST BUILDERS

    E75: Animoca Brands Chairman: How Crypto Will Fight Poverty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 66:54


    Yat Siu is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands. Animoca Brands is a global leader in gamification and blockchain with a large portfolio of over 400 investments in Web3. Its mission is to advance digital property rights and decentralized projects to help build the open metaverse. In this conversation, we dive into: - How Crypto redistributes wealth - Will every NFT project launch a token? - Pudgy Penguins - BoredApe Yacht Club - Memecoins - Animoca Brands - How Yat focused on his health after being overweight and in poor health - How to unlock an investing mindset - The potential of education in Web3 And more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN 'KEVIN X SWISSBORG ALPHA CLUB' TO GET BEST ALPHA FROM THE BIGGEST BUILDERS

    E74: Ethena Founder: Growing to a $10B Protocol Valuation in 1 Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 62:22


    Ethena Founder: Growing to a $10B Protocol Valuation in 1 Year In this episode, we sit down with Guy Young, the founder of Ethena, to dive deep into the world of crypto and DeFi. Ethena is a groundbreaking synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum, and it's shaking up the space with a crypto-native solution that doesn't rely on traditional banking systems. In this conversation, we dive into: - The vision behind Ethena and the quest for creating a new form of money - Guy's biggest predictions for the next 12 months in the crypto space - The story behind Ethena's explosive growth to a $10 billion protocol in just one year - The importance of building during market lows and the contrarian mindset - Guy's thoughts on the role of speculation, meme coins, and the future of DeFi - The challenges and innovations in the world of stablecoins and synthetic assets And more! ------------- JOIN 'KEVIN X SWISSBORG ALPHA CLUB' TO GET BEST ALPHA FROM THE BIGGEST BUILDERS

    E73: Bitcoin OG: I Discovered Bitcoin Sub 10 dollars!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 83:16


    Dave Shin is the head of business development at LayerZero, an interoperability protocol that connects blockchains (50+ and counting), allowing developers to build seamless omnichain applications, tokens, and experiences. With over 20 years of experience in investment banking, and over a decade of experience in the Crypto world, Dave is one of the brightest minds in the space. In this conversation, we dive into: -Dave's discovery of Bitcoin in 2012 -Why gaming is the future of Web3 -The role of Immutable X in pioneering Web3 gaming innovation -Dave's vision for a future where gaming integrates with human interaction -The global shift from the U.S dollar to digital currencies -How Africa's geopolitical nature makes them a potential goldmine And more! ---------------- SPONSORS:

    E72: Monad CEO: How a Quant Trader Built one of the Largest Crypto Startups in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 72:38


    Keone Hon is the CoFounder & CEO of Monad Labs, the company behind the MONAD blockchain, which offers users 1000x the throughput of Ethereum while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Monad Labs just raised $225M in the largest crypto fund raise of 2024. Keone shares invaluable insights from his journey as a Quant trader to leading Monad Labs from 0 to a Unicorn in just 2 years. In this conversation, we dive into: - How to Master Community Building - What is Monad and why is it so important - The importance of parallelism in Crypto - How Keone and Monad Labs Raised $244 Million in 2 Years - How to launch a token that lives up to expectations - Being detail-oriented in Crypto - Oh Baby Games - Solana - What the Crypto world will look like in 12 months And more! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOIN 'KEVIN X SWISSBORG ALPHA CLUB' TO GET BEST ALPHA FROM THE BIGGEST BUILDERS

    E71: Luke Belmar & Meow from Jupiter Exchange: How Crypto Will Stop the Banks from Stealing your Money

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 123:54


    In this week's episode, I sat down with two monster guests: Luke Belmar and Meow. Luke Belmar is the CoFounder at Capital Club. Belmar's Capital Club is one of the largest decentralized entrepreneurial networks in the world. His estimated net worth is $40 million. Luke made his fortune from digital advertising, e-commerce, dropshipping, and investing in crypto and NFTs. Meow is the CoFounder at Jupiter Exchange, the most used decentralized Exchange in the world. Meow was the lead advisor at Instadapp, Kyber, and Blockfolio. In this conversation we dive into: - Going all in crypto - What is Money? - The Theory of Money and Energy - Government illusion - The Truth about Taxes - Defining Success - The Trap of Consumerism - Financial Freedom - Crypto Beginners' mistakes - How to deal with FUD - Becoming a Leader - How to build a crypto portfolio - Pudgy Penguins - Jupiter Exchange - Ton Blockchain - Memecoins - How to Build a Strong Community - Investing in people - How to Survive the markets madness And more! ---------------------------------- JOIN 'KEVIN X SWISSBORG ALPHA CLUB' TO GET BEST ALPHA FROM THE BIGGEST BUILDERS

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