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Denny, Kenton, and Ibek discuss Unstoppable Wallet's THORChain integration, RUNE and TCY support, privacy, open-source development, AI security, DEX aggregation, stablecoin wallets, and the future of Unstoppable Wallet.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Marketing update00:05:00 Referral links structure00:06:00 Unstoppable integration history00:07:00 Unstoppable introduction — Ibek00:08:00 Unstoppable was created out of necessity00:11:00 The wallet has been a core product for eight years00:13:00 The wallet lets you swap anything to anything00:14:00 Ibek loves working with THORChain due to the ideological alignment and attention to detail00:16:00 What separates Unstoppable from being completely private? — UX trade-offs00:20:00 XMR and Zcash support, including shielded Zcash00:21:00 You now support RUNE and TCY — what else?00:22:00 Unstoppable is purely a mobile wallet00:23:00 No browser wallet for now due to the risks of the AI era00:25:00 It's very difficult to lose your RUNE through either passive holding or bonding00:28:00 How difficult was it to add RUNE support?00:29:00 Adding THORChain was easy for Unstoppable Wallet00:32:00 Forking Unstoppable's integration into other wallets00:35:00 Open-source vs. closed-source in the AI era00:39:00 Open source should always be the medium- to long-term goal00:41:00 AI capabilities00:45:00 Are you planning to add App Layer primitives?00:47:00 Houdini Swap discussion — how do they achieve privacy?00:51:00 NEAR is permissioned but fast due to this trade-off00:53:00 STO needs to integrate more DEXs to give customers more options00:56:00 We need to support tokenized assets00:58:00 THORChain, Maya Protocol, and other DEX aggregators explained01:01:00 We can enable the DEX aggregator for other pathways01:03:00 Unstoppable has not integrated Houdini Swap due to risk considerations01:05:00 Tainted funds and aggregator considerations01:07:00 Another layer of complexity — aggregation introduces additional failure risks01:10:00 Edge cases like memoless swaps01:13:00 UX consideration: Pop-up for double swaps01:15:00 Is Unstoppable considering a token?01:18:00 Token design possibilities01:21:00 Announcing a new product — a wallet specifically for stablecoins01:23:00 Is this a trend for stablecoin wallets?01:25:00 Thesis: Stablecoins will be integrated into everyday apps within 1–2 years01:26:00 How do you make money with this wallet?01:27:00 Feeless stable-to-stable swaps on THORChain01:28:00 Would you see value in that capability, Ibek?01:30:00 Is there demand for this wallet right now?

In this episode, the team discusses the latest developments across THORChain, including the ongoing v3.20 vote, the upcoming POL vote, ADR 29 passing, and what could be coming in v3.21 and much more.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Marketing update00:03:00 Help desk update00:04:00 MimbleWimble and memoless swaps — don't do it!00:06:00 App Layer features coming to STO00:08:00 Abstracting secured assets away from the user experience00:12:00 Rayyk has been helping a lot with data analytics sites00:13:00 Version 3.20 vote is ongoing — POL vote coming soon!00:15:00 Will auto-claiming bond yield through optional THORName affiliate collector payouts make it into 3.21?00:16:00 Over-solvency explained00:17:00 Treasury discussion00:18:00 What is the future purpose of the treasury?00:21:00 THORChain conference00:23:00 Reserve emission curve and over-solvency — ensuring block rewards continue to be paid00:28:00 Economic Mimir for the emission curve?00:31:00 Voting on the POL percentage00:32:00 ADR 29 passed!!!00:33:00 SwapKit is very excited00:36:00 CCL on the App Layer could help THORChain operate more efficiently00:39:00 When will the App Layer restart?00:41:00 The debt of the United States00:46:00 TSS library: Open source, closed source, or something in between?00:48:00 An ADR to ask nodes what they think about the TSS library?00:50:00 Kenton wants it to be open source00:52:00 A three-month delay before open-sourcing?00:56:00 A closed-to-open-source ADR could be a healthy development00:59:00 What if Chad B were forced by Big Brother?01:02:00 Maya exploit discussion01:07:00 God saves the hardest battles for the toughest warriors01:08:00 We're going to come out ahead01:11:00 XMR is coming — lots of hard work!01:12:00 TAO/Bittensor is slated for 3.21, followed by Dash01:15:00 LP pause and resume question01:18:00 Lessons learned from DeFi over the years01:21:00 We are here for the mission01:25:00 Possible partnerships to create additional revenue streams for the treasury01:27:00 Dev Fund allocation percentage01:30:00 Burn discussion01:35:00 Selling RUNE in a strong market to make capital last longer01:38:00 Looking forward to XMR going live and getting things moving01:40:00 Immediately market the XMR chain when it goes live01:41:00 Call it a soft launch

The guys are joined by Kenton Gibbs, former NC State football player, and co-host of the Locked on ACC Podcast, as Kenton talks about the outlook for his Wolfpack, why this year is now or never for Miami to win the league, he takes shots at the state of Clemson & UNC football, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dig deep into Dash and its most recent upgrade, along with THORChain and the core principles that have made it a market leader to this day.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:30 Kenton marketing update00:05:00 Joel starts speaking — introduction00:06:00 Peter Schiff got Joel into crypto!00:08:00 Joel decided to go all-in on crypto00:09:00 How Joel first heard about Dash00:11:00 Dash's recent privacy overhaul00:14:00 The options for digital cash in the past00:20:00 Privacy is the final boss for crypto00:22:00 The history of privacy on Dash00:26:00 XMR privacy modifications to make Dash even more private00:30:00 Dash has focused on subtle improvements over the years00:32:00 Joel has been aggressively pushing for private Dash00:34:00 Dash has had a huge privacy overhaul over the last five months!00:36:00 Dash privacy will be optional and opt-in00:38:00 The issues with privacy by default00:44:00 How inbound transactions work with DEXs and the risks of external chains00:45:00 Dash has instant finality through masternodes00:47:00 Why reorgs cannot happen with Dash00:50:00 Does supporting instant finality give DEXs an advantage?00:51:00 Instant finality is essential for point-of-sale00:55:00 Kenton: We've come very far, but fast transaction speeds are coming00:59:00 How long does it take to swap or use Shielded Dash?01:04:00 Maya Intents system?01:14:00 Block time discussion and comparisons01:18:00 Instant finality is a must!01:22:00 Dash has two separate systems with redundancies01:26:00 Bitcoin dunk: They're trying to achieve instant finality with Lightning01:31:00 Blockchain must be on par with traditional systems01:34:00 Are there any controversial things happening with THORChain?01:36:00 THORChain is the true DEX01:41:00 The market has to reward THORChain's principles and ethos01:44:00 Chad Barraford shout-out — doing a great job driving innovation01:47:00 The movement toward permissionless economic infrastructure is very real01:49:00 We are currently guilty until proven innocent01:57:00 Kenton: We must compete on all levels02:00:00 Free stablecoin swaps could be a huge use case02:05:00 Privacy coins have a huge market fit02:09:00 Nobody knows about THORChain — yet02:13:00 Joel can't swap his XMR for Dash — he needs THORChain02:17:00 Permissioned solvers mean censorship02:21:00 The pioneer dichotomy02:23:00 Elon as an example of being decisive02:28:00 Kenton is not worried about competition — many competitors are subsidized02:33:00 DashCon discussion02:37:00 Warfare, blockchain, and why THORChain matters02:43:00 Joel: Aggressively pursue wallet integrations when XMR goes live02:47:00 Closing

In this episode, we discuss FROST, DKLS, GG20, the TOR Anchor vote, dynamic fees, and the latest protocol updates. Oleg from SwapKit also joins to talk about revenue sharing, external volume, and how SwapKit data could help improve THORChain.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:01:00 Intro00:02:00 New name for STO?00:04:00 A cheaper interface removed from THORChain branding?00:05:00 We can create multiple STO clones00:06:00 STO update00:07:00 High rankings on AI sites and new Discord support channels00:10:00 Version 3.20 update!00:12:00 Recent block-time issues00:14:00 DEXs should look out for each other00:20:00 LayerZero exploit and the previous Space00:22:00 What is FROST TSS?00:25:00 Identifiable aborts explained00:27:00 Work continues on adding FROST TSS and DKLS00:30:00 Should we use multiple cryptographies?00:32:00 How difficult would it be to build FROST from scratch?00:34:00 TOR Anchor Mimir00:37:00 A required voting system?00:41:00 THORChain has one of the best governance mechanisms in blockchain00:43:00 What do we use TOR for now that THORFi is gone?00:47:00 Nodes: Double-check your notes! ADR 29 transition00:49:00 How will SwapKit track revenue?00:51:00 If it works, great! If it doesn't, we can turn it off00:53:00 SwapKit is excited about this — a win-win!00:55:00 The goal is to bring in more external volume00:56:00 What should the starting value for revenue sharing be?00:58:00 Dynamic fee update01:00:00 Oleg from SwapKit joins!01:02:00 SwapKit revenue-sharing discussion01:05:00 Chad B asks about SwapKit quotes versus competitors01:07:00 Kenton asks about the relationship between spreads and fees01:09:00 Revenue sharing creates mutual benefits for THORChain and SwapKit01:10:00 SwapKit's implementation design01:14:00 Oleg: THORChain's TRON integration is great because there is no activation fee01:16:00 Nodes: Reach out to Oleg if you have any issues01:17:00 Chad asks if SwapKit is interested in the dynamic fee design01:21:00 Oleg: Can SwapKit provide data to help the protocol decide which pools to deepen?01:25:00 Chad B would love data from SwapKit to help improve THORChain01:26:00 Boone's treasury proposal could be modified to align with SwapKit's goals01:30:00 Denny talks about his Space with Dash and Joel01:32:00 Monero update01:34:00 Churns become more fragile as more chains are added — can we remove churns?01:35:00 Could we reach one-week churn frequency?01:38:00 "Reshare mechanism" to improve security01:40:00 XMR Layer 1 swaps and the 10-block time freeze01:44:00 Chad B: Should THORChain build in privacy?01:50:00 How would it be built?01:55:00 Is the ROI there?02:02:00 Finality

Dan and Kenton discuss the death of local media before sharing their favourite movies and TV shows from what they watched this summer.

On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast, Tami Wilson, VP of government relations and business advocacy, highlights our upcoming government forum. We're also joined by Gabrielle Summe of the Kenton County Clerk's Office who shares how Kenton county residents can plan ahead before heading to the clerks office.The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting.

What does it take to lead schools with purpose and create meaningful impact behind the scenes?In this episode, Cole School Experts CEO Kenton Newall joins Head of Software & Consultancy Jamie Emswiler to reflect on Kenton's journey from School Business Manager to CEO. They explore the lessons he has learned along the way, the importance of empowering school teams, and why strong operational leadership is essential to building thriving school communities.The conversation explores:What people often misunderstand about the role of a School Business ManagerThe culture Kenton is passionate about building at Cole School ExpertsPractical insights for schools navigating today's challengesThe role of strong operational leadership in supporting school communitiesWhether you're a School Business Manager, Principal, or education leader, this episode offers practical insights and fresh perspectives on purposeful leadership in schools.WHO THIS IS FOR:School Business Managers, Payroll Officers, HR leads, CFOs, Principals and Board members at independent and Catholic schools across Australia and New Zealand.ABOUT COLE SCHOOL EXPERTSWe've helped independent and Catholic schools across Australia and New Zealand run smarter for over 20 years — through outsourced finance, payroll, HR, software and strategic services. Built for Business Managers who want fewer fires and more focus.

This episode is a "two-for-one" special! Between breaking down the 1928 silent film, "Bare Knees" and introducing a new host, this episode has it all!"Bare Knees" was released in 1928 and was directed by Erle C. Kenton and starring Virginia Lee Corbin. This film's story was written by the fabulously named Adele Buffington. Learn more about this fun film from our equally fabulous new contributor! Instagram - goldensilentscastBluesky - @goldensilentscastTwitter/X - @goldensilents1#silentfilm #silentfilms #silentmovie #silentmovies #filmdiscussion #moviediscussion #filmhistory #classicfilm #vintage #classicfilm #filmhistory #film #flapper #pittsburgh #pittsburghpodcast #filmpodcast #roaringtwenties #macksennett #jazzage #comedyhistory #slapstick #moviepodcast #comedy #silentfilmera

David from MorpheusAI gives an overview of the Morpheus platform, how it works, the role of AI infrastructure, and the opportunities and challenges facing decentralized AI.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Kenton update00:03:00 David's introduction00:05:00 AI needs decentralization and ownership!00:07:00 Erik Voorhees agreed and helped bootstrap the Morpheus community00:08:00 Biden administration tried to make "math" illegal00:09:00 The progress we've made over the last three years is incredible00:10:00 Morpheus and Venice complement each other00:13:00 Morpheus is a marketplace and routing system that makes it cheaper for customers00:14:00 There is no DAO, no premine — nothing. Morpheus is fully decentralized00:15:00 You can add GPUs to the network and others can use them00:16:00 Why did the world choose Linux over Microsoft and Apple? No license fee!00:18:00 Are there any other competitors? Bittensor maybe?00:20:00 Morpheus is a platform of smart agents00:23:00 What does the $MOR token do and how does it work?00:25:00 $MOR makes payments easy through batching00:28:00 Why wouldn't I run models locally?00:35:00 Morpheus screen share00:42:00 Making it easier to use is crucial00:44:00 Morpheus is growing exponentially00:46:00 Running locally with Morpheus is private00:47:00 AGI means your own agent is making money00:49:00 Kenton: I need to get an agent — how do we get started?00:50:00 https://installopenclaw.xyz/00:53:00 "Old RAM" is a bottleneck00:56:00 Decentralization is harder, but it is WORTH it!01:01:00 Are regulators helping hijack crypto back to TradFi? Are we going to win?01:07:00 I am a freedom maximalist01:09:00 Decentralization for the win (Kenton)01:11:00 DEXs are the best for agents01:13:00 Agents First live share01:14:00 Kenton: Don't mess around01:15:00 Moore's Law is equivalent to AI agents — rapid increases in capability01:15:00 Where can you get $MOR?01:19:00 Are we AI agents?01:21:00 David: I want my AI agent to be a version of me01:25:00 Scams are tolerated online because of ad revenue01:27:00 These companies make lots of money from your data through "free" services01:29:00 How do you buy $MOR?01:30:00 There is an ERC-20, Base, and Arbitrum option01:32:00 Is Chad using $MOR?01:35:00 Asia is super excited for Morpheus

Finding themselves with a couples' counselling appointment that Harrison and Fallon rejected, Kenton and Jolene playfully decide to attend. To their surprise, the session reveals a lot about their relationship. They miss being more free – the travel and the music. They are stuck in a rut and don't want that. It's time to shake things up a bit! George goes back to the hospital, where a hairline wrist fracture is discovered. He'll be in a cast for six weeks and off work a further six. This is terrible timing for them both as well as Esme. Returning his phone charger, Keira visits Brad. She is upfront with her big question – is he over Amber? He can't deny it and confesses he's had a crush, in the past. But realising how good Amber and George are together, and how grown up their situation is, he knows he can't compete. As he stumbles on his meaning, Keira catches on to something more – did he sleep with Amber? Defending himself, he admits that they'd kissed on New Year's Eve and Keira furiously runs off. Finding her later in her secret hiding place, George tries to get Keira to reveal what's happened, but she decides to cover the truth. Meanwhile in The Bull, Amber convinces Brad to tell her what he knows about Keira. He tells her it was truly an accident – but that he's told Keira about the kiss. Amber is stunned. She loves George! How could Brad do that, and what if George finds out?

In this episode, Hans and PragmaticMonkey give us a Rujira update on what has been done, what they are working on, and what to expect.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Kenton update00:04:00 Hans starts and expresses thanks for the ADR 31 result00:05:00 Recap of the history00:07:00 Market makers and perpetuals00:12:00 Perpetuals breakdown and Dynamic Concentrated Liquidity (DCL)00:15:00 Delta-neutral package00:17:00 PragmaticMonkey talks about bootstrapping the perpetuals market00:22:00 Why is the reserve involved in revenue generation?00:23:00 Status of the new stablecoin launch00:26:00 Exportable stablecoin00:32:00 Slow block times recently — do we know the cause?00:35:00 Hans leaves00:36:00 Order book screen share00:40:00 Automated order book explained00:43:00 Spread ratio explanation00:47:00 Custom Concentrated Liquidity will add much more utility00:49:00 COSMWASM MinBPS slip impact00:55:00 RujiTrade arbitrage revenue metrics01:00:00 Unique user index is increasing01:01:00 CCL is the best way to attract new users01:03:00 You can copy the strategies of other users01:07:00 Sophisticated users will always refine their strategies01:12:00 Are there plans to integrate tools into third-party systems?01:14:00 Kenton: We should have one API01:18:00 We are working together on this01:19:00 POL DAO is being developed01:22:00 AutoRujira update01:25:00 Main differences between CCL and DCL01:28:00 Getting more assets on THORChain is important01:32:00 PragmaticMonkey's thoughts on the sudden end of Kujira01:36:00 We are part of the same community01:40:00 Merger discussion01:43:00 How are the developer finances looking?01:44:00 When is the next community gathering?

Join us this month for a special Lesser-trod Paths episode with David the Ñoldo! Springing from our last Lesser-trod History episode about The War of the Jewels, David joins us to discuss the dwarves in Tolkien's legendarium. Looking through a lens of source criticism of secondary world authorship, David challenges us to consider who in the legendarium is writing about the dwarves, where these authors get their sources, and what potential biases are present. David asks us to consider whose history is written down and whose is silenced, and question why.    Citations:  Thank you to our guest, David the Ñoldo!  David's linktree: https://linktr.ee/davidthengoldo Voices of Arda Episode 65: David the Ñoldo, May 29, 2026, Season 1 episode 65 https://poddtoppen.se/podcast/1647183649/voices-of-arda-podcast/voices-of-arda-episode-65-david-the-noldo (Accessed July 9, 2026) David's Bibliography Agøy, Nils Ivar, “Viewpoints, Audiences and Lost Texts” in The Silmarillion Thirty Years On, ed. by Allan Turner, p.149-163.   Fimi, Dimitra. Tolkien, Race, and Cultural History: From Fairies to Hobbits Flieger, Verlyn, Interrupted Music: The Making of Tolkien's Mythology   Hynes, Gerard, "From Nauglath to Durin's Folk: The Hobbit and Tolkien's Dwarves" in The Hobbit and Tolkien's Mythology: Essays on Revisions and Influences, ed. by Bradford Lee Eden, p.20-37   Nagy, Gergely, "The Adapted Text: The Lost Play of Beleriand" in Tolkien Studies: An Annual Scholarly Review vol. I, ed. by Michael D.C. Drout, Verlyn Flieger, and David Bratman, p.21-41. —"The Silmarillion: Tolkien's Theory of Myth, Text, and Culture" in A Companion to J.R. R. Tolkien, ed. by Stuart D. Lee, p.107-118   Sena, Kenton; Harris, Kaelyn, "Re-enchanting Built Spaces: On Dwarves and Dwarven Places" in Cities and Strongholds of Middle-earth: Essays on the Habitations of Tolkien's Legendarium, ed. by Cami Agan, p.55-81   Tauber, James, Digital Tolkien Project, https://search.digitaltolkien.com/?terms=Naugrim   Tolkien, J.R.R., Gnomish Lexicon in PE11 p.30; Qenya Lexicon in PE12 p.67; Words, Phrases, and Passages, in PE17 p.181, in Parma Eldalamberon, ed. by Christopher Gilson. — The Silmarillion, ed. by Christopher Tolkien (New York: Ballantine Books, 1979). — The Lost Road and Other Writings, ed. by Christopher Tolkien (New York: Del Rey Books, 1996) — Morgoth's Ring, ed. by Christopher Tolkien (London: HarperCollins Publishers, 2002). — The War of the Jewels, ed. by Christopher Tolkien (London: HarperCollins Publishers, 2002). — The Peoples of Middle-earth, ed. by Christopher Tolkien (London: HarperCollins Publishers, 2015)   Trouillot, Michel-Rolph, Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History, 20th Anniversary Edition.   Walls-Thumma, Dawn, "Attainable Vistas: Historical Bias in Tolkien's Legendarium as a Motive for Transformative Fanworks," Journal of Tolkien Research: Vol. 3: Iss. 3, Article 3. Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol3/iss3/3   Upcoming events Tolkien and Middle-earth Online Art Exhibition- August 15, 2026 https://sites.google.com/breecrossroadsartexhibitionevent.com/home/home The Big Read- Ongoing, every other Monday https://erikjampa.substack.com/p/tolkien-society-seminar-and-tolkien Oxonmoot- September 3-6, 2026 https://www.tolkiensociety.org/events/oxonmoot-2026/

A huge thank you and welcome to our newest Patreon members : Claire and Julia.Join us this week as we try a Portuguese pint, Robert's got something bubbling up and Kenton guides us through a new approach to clearing that oh so important headspace.Plus, all that talk of Ferret Roulette made me dig up an old classic ad that was only previously available on the Patreon.Produced by Matthew WeirYou can send the most treasured person in your life a Cider Shed Patreon membership as a gift : https://www.patreon.com/thecidershed/giftBecome a beautiful patron of The Cider Shed and receive early ad-free episodes and our exclusive Patreon-only midweek specials. It really REALLY helps us out.https://www.patreon.com/thecidershedTo help us out with a lovely worded 5 star review hit the link below. Then scroll down to ‘Ratings and Reviews' and a little further below that is ‘Write a Review' (this is so much nicer than just tapping the stars

BubbiByte joins the podcast to discuss why depouch was built, the importance of simplicity, direct THORChain integrations, memoless swaps, decentralization, censorship, and the future of permissionless crypto.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 BubbiByte begins00:09:00 Why depouch was created00:12:00 THORChain feels like the early days of crypto00:13:00 The first principles of our community00:14:00 Our ecosystem is special and unique00:15:00 depouch was created with the goal of being simple and reliable00:19:00 Creating the simplest and most reliable user experience00:24:00 Kenton: The aggregator should support all pathways00:28:00 Was it easy to directly integrate THORChain?00:30:00 Direct integrations are preferable to APIs00:32:00 depouch's marketing approach00:33:00 It's much easier to build financial products in crypto00:38:00 Marketing strategy: Search-term-based video content00:39:00 Flagged address filtering is unavoidable00:42:00 More interfaces are a net positive for the protocol00:44:00 Let's get the word out about depouch00:45:00 Do you support memoless swaps? (Coming soon)00:46:00 Boone shout-out00:47:00 App Layer support?00:50:00 How do you make the interface as simple as possible?00:53:00 depouch screen share00:56:00 Slippage and "price protection" explained on STO01:01:00 "THORChain and Maya Protocol are decentralized—other DEXs are not"01:02:00 We must stand firm on our principles01:06:00 Decentralized stablecoins are like perpetual motion (Kenton)01:07:00 What is actually a DEX?01:10:00 Is there anything else you'd like to mention?01:15:00 Censorship concerns across Europe01:18:00 Tyranny has been the norm01:20:00 Is THORChain a PEX (Permissionless Exchange)?

Dan and Kenton discuss the hype and hubbub around Christopher Nolan's newest film, and in general dispair about the state of the film industry and movie theatres.

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In this episode, we're joined by Daniel, one of the key contributors behind Pirate Chain, one of the most privacy-focused cryptocurrencies in the space. We dive into how Pirate Chain was created, why privacy matters, what makes its zero-knowledge technology different from projects like Monero and ZcashSwap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Kenton update00:04:00 Getting THORChain on an index list00:05:00 Daniel introduction00:08:00 When Daniel discovered Pirate Chain00:11:00 The cool thing about crypto—it evolves naturally00:14:00 What got you into Pirate Chain?00:16:00 Pirate Chain had a fair launch00:17:00 I am not a maxi00:19:00 Pirate Chain uses zero-knowledge proofs by default. How does it differ from Monero and Zcash?00:22:00 Pirate Chain's block explorer reveals no transaction information00:24:00 Monero is in the process of moving toward zero-knowledge proofs00:25:00 Can Pirate Chain be audited?00:26:00 Pirate Chain is adding Zcash's Ironwood upgrade for cryptographic inflation auditing00:28:00 Zcash inflation bug discussion—no evidence it was exploited00:30:00 Pirate Chain had not launched its Orchard pool, so it was unaffected00:31:00 How do the pools work?00:33:00 Ironwood will be a major upgrade by making inflation detectable00:35:00 Shout-out to Amy!00:36:00 What is Pirate Chain's roadmap after Ironwood?00:38:00 Syncing takes a while on a privacy blockchain00:40:00 Community proposals: A finality layer for additional security00:43:00 Komodo discussion00:44:00 XMR came very close to a devastating 51% attack00:46:00 Point-of-sale discussion00:47:00 How does governance work on Pirate Chain?00:49:00 Decentralization is great for security but difficult for governance00:50:00 Back to the point-of-sale discussion00:54:00 UX/UI is extremely important00:57:00 Major stablecoins are CBDCs00:59:00 Which exchanges support Pirate Chain? MEXC, CoinEx, Gate, SafeTrade01:01:00 Pirate Chain is interested in getting listed on DEXs01:02:00 Daniel loves STO!01:03:00 Getting Pirate Chain on THORChain and the history of THORChain's ethos01:05:00 THORChain has a renewed spirit01:07:00 Big Brother discussion—THORChain does not obfuscate anything01:08:00 THORChain is safe, unlike Tornado Cash and Samurai, which collect fees01:10:00 Getting as many people as possible to use this technology01:12:00 We are on the same team01:13:00 The process of getting listed on THORChain01:19:00 Price execution efficiency01:21:00 Streaming Swaps and Rapid Swaps explained01:23:00 Pirate Chain hardware requirements01:24:00 RPC endpoint for Solana01:26:00 Call for donations01:27:00 piratechain.com/crowdfunding01:28:00 Donated funds are audited01:31:00 MEXC is the greatest source of liquidity01:35:00 Closing remarks

In this episode, we break down two governance proposals currently up for vote (ADR 29 and ADR 31), dive into revenue sharing and dynamic fees, and cover the latest updates across several upcoming chains.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Miradex shoutout00:05:00 Marketing update00:09:00 XMR publication strategy00:10:00 Chad met someone with close ties to Trezor00:11:00 Robinhood made its platform available for AI agents00:12:00 AI compatibility with STO00:13:00 Chad B talks about the conference00:14:00 Chad B has someone who wants to meet Kenton for a documentary00:17:00 THORDex.io may be a scam — be careful00:19:00 THORWallet won a patent case over the THORChain brand00:21:00 ADR 29 discussion (revenue sharing)00:22:00 Some integrators prefer revenue sharing over affiliate fees00:25:00 SwapKit revenue sharing looks promising and could drive more volume00:27:00 More integration tools will make Randy's BD role easier00:28:00 44 new partners want widget/API access00:31:00 Analytics tab is ready for integrators to track generated revenue00:33:00 Why API access is whitelisted00:34:00 Integrators can run their own infrastructure instead of using the API00:35:00 ADR 31 discussion00:36:00 Formalizing the relationship helps integrators build a roadmap00:37:00 Kenton explains why he changed his opinion on the app layer since ADR 2000:39:00 Permissioned access is more secure00:40:00 Merger discussion00:43:00 Why merging would be complicated00:45:00 The power of collaboration00:54:00 When will the protocol return to normal?00:55:00 XMR update — lots of edge cases and fixes00:56:00 When is Zcash coming?00:57:00 Once churn is working, Zcash can be added00:58:00 Bittensor (TAO) update01:00:00 Dynamic fee update — Symbiosis was disabled due to a bug01:02:00 Screen share of Rayyk's affiliate page01:04:00 90% of generated fees came from revenue sharing — huge volume increase01:06:00 THORChain is performing much better with dynamic fees01:07:00 Promising initial data01:09:00 THORChain vs. Chainflip pool price comparison01:11:00 App Layer design to improve price execution01:14:00 Great job, Chad!01:18:00 Signal vs. noise considerations with revenue sharing01:20:00 SwapKit partnership could be much more effective01:23:00 It will also drive more volume for SwapKit01:27:00 Start simple and keep the variables limited01:29:00 Deepen the Tron.USDT pool? (POL?)01:31:00 How have Rapid Swaps been performing? Are we ready for version 3?01:37:00 Devel's proposal and its synergy with dynamic fees01:39:00 MEV concerns01:43:00 A tip mechanism may address MEV concerns01:49:00 Let's finish our current ADRs01:52:00 Maximum effective bond — increase to 2 million?01:54:00 Multi-node operators vs. single-node operators with a single vault01:57:00 When can integrators expect revenue sharing?02:00:00 Revenue sharing presents a lot of opportunity02:04:00 AI agents and revenue sharing02:06:00 Separate STO API interface for AI agents using JSON

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In this podcast, Jandevman gives us an overview of what they do at Liquidy, how the project originated, and how they ended up building on THORChain.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Kenton update — Keplr should be working! More integrations are coming!00:03:00 Affiliate page widget is ready for testing00:04:00 Air Canada story00:06:00 Jandevman introduction00:10:00 What was so different about Kujira that attracted you to it?00:13:00 Jandevman rebuilt everything from scratch00:16:00 Treasury discussion — what were the assets?00:17:00 What was MantaDAO?00:19:00 Website walkthrough00:21:00 Valuation breakdown — comparing Liquidy to TradFi00:23:00 Kenton explains NAV and asks about redemptions00:24:00 Financial reports and analytics breakdown00:26:00 Expense breakdown00:27:00 Revenue sources00:29:00 Governance process breakdown00:30:00 Simple majority or supermajority?00:31:00 Veto power through a multisig00:32:00 Bonk comparison00:36:00 Raising external capital?00:38:00 Growing the treasury00:39:00 How does market making work?00:43:00 Why isn't the LQDY token on the base layer?00:45:00 How many wallets support secured assets?00:47:00 Which other wallets should support secured assets?00:48:00 What other financial primitives will LQDY be involved in?00:52:00 Will LQDY get involved in lending?00:55:00 What other assets will be acquired?00:56:00 What about Auto Rujira?00:57:00 Liquidity swap router breakdown00:59:00 What's the difference between the swap router on Rujira and LQDY?01:02:00 Comparing different liquidity pools01:07:00 Will redacted functionality be available?01:09:00 bRUNE breakdown01:11:00 What is a good APY for users?01:13:00 Will STO use the LQDY API?01:15:00 Is there anything else you'd like to add?01:18:00 Transparency discussion01:19:00 Proposal discussion01:22:00 Everything is on-chain01:27:00 Thoughts on inflation01:30:00 The model is beautifully simple01:33:00 We need to do this again!01:34:00 Conclusion

In this episode, the main conversation revolved around the limit order proposal, how it works, and its impact on arbitrage bots and Rujira.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:04:00 Kenton starts00:11:00 Volume is great!00:13:00 Devel introduction00:15:00 How did you hear about THORChain, Devel?00:18:00 Why did you become a node operator as well as an arbitrageur?00:20:00 It's been a long-standing belief that arbitrageurs are parasitic00:23:00 Ratio between swap volume and arbitrage volume00:25:00 Arbitrage volume is around 63% — does this mean THORChain is efficient?00:27:00 Will Monero have a significant price discrepancy?00:32:00 Could XMR become the XY curve of THORChain?00:33:00 Devel's proposal: A new type of order to improve quotes and turn arbitrageurs into market makers00:35:00 If the system works: Faster swaps, bigger swaps, and better price execution00:37:00 They are not limit orders — they are limit swaps00:38:00 Screen share00:42:00 Devel explains the difference between limit orders and limit swaps00:46:00 I want to achieve an improved quote endpoint00:55:00 Chocolate bar01:05:00 Boone and Devel join01:06:00 Devel continues the conversation01:13:00 Is this proposal additive or a replacement?01:18:00 Devel continues breaking down the structure of his proposal01:24:00 Boone adds clarity01:28:00 Kenton asks about market making with exploited funds01:34:00 Would this complement or compete with Rujira?01:37:00 Boone: This does not conflict with the app layer01:41:00 Clarifying Rujira's design versus Devel's base-layer proposal01:47:00 Boone's maker/taker fee split idea01:50:00 Devel is currently helping improve node operator operations01:53:00 Quality-of-life improvements for new node operators01:57:00 Dynamic fees and the boone.tools highlight02:02:00 KPI dashboard for global volume02:06:00 Quick XMR update (Boone)

In this episode, we talk about DEX aggregation with Nikita and Flynn, who showcase BazaarSwap and everything they have built.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Kenton update00:04:00 Flynn introduction00:05:00 Flynn came into crypto looking for privacy and better ways to manage money00:06:00 Nikita starts00:08:00 Nikita talks about the difficulties of crypto and simplifying the experience00:09:00 BazaarSwap talks about the convenience of their DEX aggregator00:12:00 BazaarSwap screen share begins00:14:00 BazaarSwap demonstration00:16:00 Rate comparison and accuracy00:18:00 Axelar wrapped asset rugging event00:20:00 Swap execution metrics00:21:00 Nikita talks about the benefits of DEX aggregator unification with AI00:25:00 Monero is supported and will be ready00:27:00 TON discussion and gold derivatives00:29:00 Wallet support for TON00:31:00 Nikita: More pathways are coming00:33:00 We are excited about TON because of all the possible connections and momentum from recent announcements00:34:00 Telegram is the #1 place for crypto because it has a built-in wallet00:36:00 Do you track quote accuracy and execution?00:38:00 Nikita: We try to provide multiple metrics for users00:40:00 Nikita says he has worked on many products, and there has always been some degree of price differential00:41:00 ETH to BTC swap00:44:00 When THORChain adds TON, many new possibilities open up00:46:00 Multiple execution parameters for swappers (cheapest, fastest, etc.)00:48:00 THORChain is superior to everything else out there00:49:00 Why did we choose to integrate THORChain? They maintained the ethos!00:53:00 THORChain is more optimized for handling large swaps01:00:00 Swap logic breakdown: liquidity versus the router01:03:00 THORChain explanation01:05:00 How do you get into crypto from fiat?01:07:00 Rujira capabilities discussion01:11:00 Price oracle exploit discussion and comparison on BazaarSwap01:16:00 There are lots of shady things going on01:17:00 You have no way of knowing if brokers are doing shady things01:18:00 Kenton: Is your slippage related to price impact?01:23:00 XMR demonstration was done on his birthday01:26:00 OpenUSD is the next attempt at a CBDC01:28:00 There is a competition right now to capture the infrastructure01:32:00 Latest information on the Clarity Act01:37:00 Privacy is not the default on THORChain, but obfuscation is impossible01:39:00 THORChain is decentralized and permissionless01:42:00 THORChain is the solution01:50:00 Nikita's final thoughts01:51:00 Kenton outro01:52:00 Is there a token related to BazaarSwap?01:54:00 Fees? (They do not charge additional fees; it varies by provider.)01:59:00 What Flynn loves about THORChain

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In this episode, we provide a marketing update, discuss AI & energy consumption, and finish with a discussion on protocol-owned liquidity.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Marketing update00:07:00 Reach out to communities about adding ERC-20s? Easy to do!00:08:00 Working on Keplr Wallet00:09:00 Platform to hire KOLs00:11:00 KOL platform breakdown00:13:00 Chad B: May be a bot dream00:15:00 KOL drama00:19:00 Forewarning for drama00:20:00 Chad's talk about Monerotopia00:23:00 Someone who is into XMR will probably understand the mission00:27:00 Chad B: The attack we suffered is very hard to recover from — but we have!00:29:00 New version is coming! Fix for Solana so we can churn and XMR00:32:00 Kenton: The cynical view doesn't make sense00:33:00 Failure should be expected00:34:00 TSS will be open-sourced, probably mid-July00:36:00 Huginn's code auditing is surprisingly good00:37:00 Moving to DKLS is a priority00:39:00 The idea is to move to FROST and DKLS00:41:00 How we would transition cryptographies00:43:00 We need to find a new version of FROST if we want to add it to THORChain00:44:00 Multisig on each vault — combining cryptographies. Still entertaining that idea?00:47:00 DKLS would be first if any changes were going to be made00:48:00 Question: Can we add AI payment rails and support for precious metal derivatives?00:51:00 agentsfirst.dev analytics breakdown00:57:00 Delegation is so hard for startups00:59:00 These days are still early for AI01:01:00 Will AI be a bunch of specialist models or a more general model?01:04:00 Energy consumption versus efficiency of AI01:06:00 Chad B is bullish when it comes to increased electricity usage01:09:00 Energy scale is beyond comprehension01:13:00 Life arose so quickly when Earth was formed01:17:00 Planet talk — geeking out01:21:00 Bringing it back to THORChain, THORChain is a good foundation for a better system01:23:00 When XMR goes live, Kenton will wait about a month before really pushing it out01:26:00 What happens post-churn when it comes to POL?01:30:00 Kenton acknowledges Boone for getting the math incorrect01:33:00 Boone joins and says it is Economic Mimir01:34:00 Increasing BPs fee is probably the move (Boone)01:36:00 Kenton gives the case for POL advantages01:37:00 Kenton floats 25% to POL01:39:00 POL is a burn, technically01:42:00 Burn conversation regarding sell pressure01:46:00 POL conversation continues01:49:00 POL is an asset, not a liability01:52:00 New hat!!01:53:00 POL pitch01:56:00 POL also buys and burns their asset too01:58:00 Per-asset minBPS idea (Boone)02:02:00 Anything else? Direct ERC-20 memoless, TAO 3.2002:03:00 Reserve hard cap discussion02:06:00 Reserve income and dispersed

xolosArmy is a decentralized community and project built around eCash (XEC) cryptocurrency. Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:05:00 Diving talk00:07:00 Getting on THORChain — what it takes00:12:00 When you are on THORChain, you have access to the most wallets — hundreds of millions!00:14:00 Only have a token on THORChain?00:16:00 What would happen if THORChain was the central point of liquidity?00:21:00 Fernando starts00:22:00 Fiat is an instrument of control — BTC solved this00:24:00 Use THORChain for sovereign liquidity and add connections to the rest of the world00:25:00 Fork of Bitcoin Cash00:26:00 We have instant finality — sub-second00:27:00 Our tech is deterministic from beginning to end00:29:00 XolosArmy is a project working on eCash — they want to bring the ethos of BCH to eCash00:31:00 THORChain is much better than CEXs00:32:00 eCash is a fork of BCH00:34:00 eCash is not a stablecoin00:37:00 eCash screen share00:40:00 Throughput of eCash?00:43:00 Subnets discussion00:44:00 Is eCash similar to TAO when it comes to subnets?00:46:00 eCash subnets explained00:48:00 What is the cost of an eCash daemon?00:51:00 What is the vision for eCash getting on THORChain?00:54:00 We have NFTs and utilize IPFS00:56:00 XEC can be connected to fiat00:59:00 We have a $100 million market cap01:00:00 StarSquid says the chain client is ready01:01:00 Kenton explains adding liquidity to THORChain01:04:00 More liquidity seeding discussion01:08:00 $50k is a good target01:09:00 Is it on chainnet?

In this episode, we provide a marketing update, followed by a brief update on the exploit. We then dive deeper into a couple of bigger topics, such as dynamic and referral fees, protocol owned liquidity.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Marketing update00:04:00 "KOL" talk and bang for buck00:06:00 Getting new chains added is super important for getting brand-new users00:09:00 New Affiliate page on swap.thorchain.org00:11:00 Kenton is thinking the affiliate API should be permissioned00:12:00 Chad B starts, 3.19.1 fully adopted00:14:00 1 day, enable signing and churn00:16:00 KeyVerify talk — when should we move on if it doesn't work?00:17:00 KeyVerify will be disabled after this moment00:18:00 Kenton asks about the exact order of turning things back on00:20:00 THORChain is decentralized — it's obvious00:21:00 Nodes had to do a lot of steps with developers00:23:00 AI made this so much faster for us00:24:00 Over time, we will have a more professional node operator base00:26:00 Devs have been working nonstop on separate issues00:27:00 Post-mortem is coming, hopefully within 2–3 weeks00:29:00 We do a very good job being public, but that is often used against us00:30:00 When we get going again, we will be testing the dynamic fee model with select partners00:31:00 Applies to all THORNames00:34:00 Chad says he is not sure who is correct on dynamic fees00:37:00 Start simple and tweak it as we get more info00:39:00 Kenton: It should be obvious00:40:00 SwapKit rev-share program discussion00:45:00 Stable-to-stable swaps should be neutral but result in more volume00:46:00 Kenton: Stablecoin idea should be great00:48:00 Denny: Stable-to-stable will be amazing for point-of-sale applications00:50:00 Kenton: Dynamic fees may be really helpful for direct integrations00:51:00 These features are bound to "click" with partners00:54:00 Lots of exciting things are coming!00:55:00 XMR testing update: Going well!00:56:00 Huginn update: Pointed it at Serai00:57:00 Monero may be coming within 1–2 months00:59:00 XMR actually works!!01:01:00 RUNE question from the audience about governance01:03:00 Kenton breaks down liquidity pools01:05:00 It is not hopium — THORChain has fundamentals01:07:00 This protocol is actually real and useful01:11:00 TON Wallet question from the audience01:12:00 We are reaching out to everyone!01:13:00 POL transition: Protocol-Owned Liquidity01:14:00 Kenton thinks 25% POL is what is needed01:18:00 Chad B: Where do you stand on POL?01:20:00 Bull market POL could get very crazy01:23:00 Dev fund could make much more money and the treasury could go away01:25:00 We are moving away from a hard cap01:27:00 Denny gives his thoughts on LPs01:30:00 LPs withdraw when things turn around?01:35:00 We didn't have data about AMMs when we first started01:41:00 The scalability of THORChain in terms of liquidity and developers01:45:00 Possible incentive pendulum tweaks01:48:00 Price/volume graph comparison01:53:00 Stock trading on-chain — KYC?01:55:00 Perhaps companies will push for permissionless01:58:00 Stocks02:02:00 How have Maya devs been doing?02:06:00 Outro02:09:00 Attempt to attack Chad Barraford

In 2007, Kenton Lee watched a girl in Kenya walk to church in shoes so small she had cut open the front to let her toes stick out — and wrote an idea in his journal that would take six years and every shoe company's rejection before it became real. The Shoe That Grows, an adjustable sandal that expands five sizes and lasts for years, is now worn by more than 500,000 children across 100 countries. Kenton and his longtime friend and CEO Andrew Kroes join Care More Be Better to share what it takes to build something genuinely useful — the feedback loops, the business model tensions, the manufactured-in-Kenya milestone, and the question that closes the episode: what is your because? 01:41 - How Because International Came To Be 13:00 - The Shoe That Grows Works 27:43 - The Future Of Because International 35:09 - Because International's Business Model For Their Big Audacious Goal 44:32 - Unlocking Continuous Improvement Through Feedback Loops 51:39 - Responding To The Call To Make A Real Difference Resources Because International — becauseinternational.org Kenton Lee on LinkedIn Andrew Kroes on LinkedIn @becauseinternational on Instagram Because International on Facebook Because International on YouTube Because International on Pinterest BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet https://forestplanet.org/. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College https://prescott.edu/. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Milan from NanoGPT joins Kenton and Denny to discuss his journey from central banking to building a privacy-focused AI platform powered by crypto. They explore NanoGPT's integration with THORChain, the future of AI payments, and why privacy matters in both finance and artificial intelligence. Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/ THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:00 Kenton update, Churn, 3.19.100:04:00 Marketing update, signed an agreement with Sal the Agorist and Mark Edge ASK00:06:00 Every single person watching that show should be using THORChain00:07:00 Milan starts, NanoGPT00:09:00 Milan worked for the central bank00:11:00 The central bank was anti-crypto00:12:00 The central bank wanted a button to stop transactions and KYC and the money issuing to be in their hands00:13:00 Why did you decide to work at a central bank00:16:00 Kenton had a friend that worked with the Bank of Canada00:17:00 Milan did not have a good breakup00:19:00 Milan thought subscriptions for AI models was a terrible idea00:20:00 An early user was Erik Voorhees00:21:00 NanoGPT has grown to include all AI models00:22:00 Claude pulled Fable access for everyone00:23:00 NanoGPT is an AI aggregator, 80 providers00:26:00 NanoGPT is the same price or cheaper00:27:00 Kenya man used Nano for medical questions00:28:00 Neobanks are getting shut down, do you run that risk?00:29:00 Big providers make a loss with subscriptions — many people share a subscription00:31:00 They know what we are doing00:32:00 How do customers choose what AI model to use? Automatic or custom?00:34:00 AutoModel checks what kind of question it is and decides the prompt difficulty00:38:00 Website feature00:42:00 CEX story of getting paused00:43:00 Iranian linkage because of $3200:44:00 THORChain and NanoGPT are a great partnership00:47:00 How did the Kenya man figure out you existed?00:48:00 NanoGPT and Venice are competitors?

In this episode, we provide a marketing update, followed by a brief update on the exploit. We then dive deeper into a couple of bigger topics, such as sectioning and censoring, followed by discussions on the Nakamoto Coefficient and decentralisation.Swap now https://swap.thorchain.org/THORChain is a decentralized crypto exchange. THORChain is the first and biggest DEX for Bitcoin. You can use any self custody wallet to swap and there's no KYC required.Timestamps:00:03:00 Kenton Marketing and Swap Interface Update00:07:00 Chad gives a recovery update00:08:00 KeyVerify has not been functional yet00:10:00 GAIA IBC infinite mint bug was patched00:11:00 KeyVerify is not necessary, but it's nice to be 100% safe00:13:00 Is it a single node holding things up?00:15:00 Ban Mimir discussion00:18:00 Churn-out talk for nodes that are asleep at the wheel00:19:00 How did the ban function work?00:20:00 What if node or nodes could kick out other nodes?00:21:00 The network will only allow 1/3rd to leave at a time00:23:00 Badger protocol was attacked with a script on the website in the past00:24:00 To Chad's knowledge, no one is being slashed00:25:00 3.19.1 is coming today or tomorrow00:27:00 Tuesday or Wednesday should be trading hopefully00:31:00 Claude question from audience: Claude says it sees high risk of sanctions00:32:00 AI psychosis00:34:00 Fear-based content gets traction00:37:00 THORChain cannot be used for money laundering00:39:00 Who will sanction THORChain?00:40:00 Crypto are individual nations with their own governance00:45:00 THORChain could sanction others00:47:00 The current economic system is definitely built to launder money00:48:00 Sanctions are a sign the system is dying00:51:00 Question: What if USDT froze the pools?00:52:00 Smart contracts have been frozen00:55:00 Game theory: If USDT goes crazy with freezing, they could get a bank run01:00:00 Kenton: Positive articles will be coming once things calm down01:00:00 Use tables and lists for better AI SEO—AI loves tables and lists!01:01:00 It's expensive to sponsor content and it doesn't count towards SEO01:03:00 Question: Can't we just ignore the unresponsive nodes?01:04:00 Chad: When doing KeyVerify, we need 100% participation01:05:00 Two forms of cryptography to secure the network? GG20 and DKLS?01:09:00 Engineer in the office vs engineer in the field01:10:00 The simpler a design, the less likely it can be attacked successfully01:13:00 What other things are happening despite the current situation?01:14:00 Zcash may be coming soon! And XMR!!01:15:00 TAO is probably next. Need 3.20 first01:16:00 THORChain is going to give people whiplash by coming back so well!01:18:00 Still talking to Layer 1s and they still want to get listed!01:20:00 POL: Let's make 25%01:27:00 Question: What about burning? Are we getting rid of it?01:31:00 RUNE is a better Bitcoin than Bitcoin01:33:00 The winners will be determined when the crypto market gets proper saturation01:34:00 Value is very subjective01:35:00 Boone tries to correct Kenton's math, Kenton disagrees. NERD FIGHT!!!01:40:00 Chad shares screen about most decentralized blockchain by Nakamoto Coefficient01:46:00 Chad calculates THORChain's Nakamoto Coefficient01:51:00 Deep dive into that calculation01:58:00 Isn't THORChain the most complicated chain?02:02:00 Mythos is out in the open with Fable 5?02:04:00 Huginn is getting a more diverse skill set02:06:00 Possible Serai fixes via AI

The Blasters & Blades PodcastIn the near future, data is currency, corporations are kingdoms, and survival is a luxury few can afford. This week, we sit down with author J. Kenton Pierce to discuss his thrilling sci-fi novel, A Kiss for Damocles. We dive deep into the neon-drenched underbelly of his world, exploring the high-stakes chess match of corporate espionage, the psychological toll of cybernetic modification, and what happens when a precision operation spirals into absolute chaos. Pull up a chair and pour a drink, it's time to step into the shadows. This was a fun interview, so go check it out. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorSupercarrier: The Ixan Prophecies Trilogy Book 1 by Scott Bartlett: https://a.co/d/050Vbw9S A Kiss for Damocles by J. Kenton Pierce: https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Damocles-Tales-Long-Night-ebook/dp/B0FF18GKYB Follow J. Kenton Pierce on social mediaKenton's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-Kenton-Pierce/author/B00GZP811E Kenton's Twitter: https://x.com/jkenton2000 Kenton's Substack: https://jkentonpierce.substack.com/ Kenton's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/7809767.J_Kenton_Pierce Kenton's Publisher: https://www.raconteurpress.com/ The Prime Directive is to Dance: https://youtu.be/XYoKtmYJ5YY?si=4LvDq0B2Lmg8fulI One Funk to Rule Them All: https://youtu.be/Nm9codc_zwk?si=QpwzKLl7NkYh6JpMRed Shirt Romeo: https://youtu.be/fuulmgitbkM?si=1aqPAuDGNfg61jAD Star Trek Disco: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Chs9pBCL3/ Star Trek Soul Funk: https://youtu.be/d4QcJYP6SFo?si=skfNTZ8KRrfHzNNc Redneck Star Wars: https://youtu.be/Yy3F9O2k2Yg?si=j2Q7-qCkObkTIetf Angry Staff Officer: https://angrystaffofficer.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #AKissForDamocles #JKentonPierce #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #RaconteurPress #GalacticEmpire #Colonization #Babylon5 #Retro #urbanfantasy #MercedesLackey #LarryCorreia #MHI #MonsterHunterInternational #stegosaurus #triceratops #TyrannosaurusRex #trex #FarSideComics #ScholasticBookFaire #WarOfTheWorlds #JulesVerne #Watchers #DeanRKoontz #D&D #DnD #DungeonsAndDragons #ttrpg #mmorpgs #CityOfHeroes #StarTrekOnline #EdgarRiceBurroughs #JimButcher #RobertAHeinlein #Heinlein #AndreNorton #JamesHSchmitz #TheWitchesOfKarres #PeakyBlinders #AngryStaffOfficer #postapocalypse #Yellowstone #SuperVolcano #dystopian #PromethiusAward #SarahHoyt #HarryTurtledove

The first question that most people ask when I reveal I have recorded nearly 500 episodes of this podcast is "surely you must have run out of things to talk about by now?" Well this week's TCD (...sorry Lucy) is a perfect example of how we have got to 261 chapters and a similar number of bonus episodes.Firstly we can get half a podcast out of literally anything, the example for today is me making a decision to nip out for some lunch.Secondly because we can't actually deliver what we plan for any episode whatsoever within the allowed time slot, we are invariably finishing off the thing that we didn't finish last time. So again, using today as the example, we have a crack at the few questions that we didn't get to in the last Purple Q&A episode, because last time out we were too busy banging on about something else - not that I can remember what that was.Anyway thanks to Kenton, Mike and Wendy for putting forward your questions.Love'n'crabshTCD Merch StoreBecome Purple and support the showThe Invisible Man Volume 1: 1991-1997The Invisible Man Volume2: 1998-2014FacebookInstagramWebsite

Speed climber and mountaineer Karl Egloff returns to Everest this year, and Kenton catches up with him for a quick chat. Listeners may remember Karl joined the pod last year ahead of his FKT attempt, which was ultimately thwarted by poor weather. After a year of very disciplined training, Karl is back and fully focused on becoming the fastest person to go from basecamp to the summit of Everest and back again in a single push with no supplementary oxygen. He talks to Kenton about what he learnt last year, what his preparation has looked like and the enormity of the challenge. They compare conditions this year versus last year and agree that safety is always the number one priority, particularly with family waiting at home. Karl's challenge is a big one and we wish him the very best of luck!

In this episode, Kenton hosts Reuben, co-founder of Firo, to discuss privacy coins, the challenges they face, and the future of decentralized privacy solutions. They explore technical differences, regulatory pressures, and the importance of privacy in a surveillance-driven world. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

This week, Kenton sits down with expedition doctor Jakob Muehlbacher and asks for his insights into working on Everest. Jakob is back on Everest for the fourth time. He first took the role of expedition doctor in 2023, then combined the role with a summit in 2024, and has continued as doctor in 2025 and 2026. He is fascinated by high-altitude medicine and deals with a whole spectrum of issues from 'easy' gastro distress and coughs and colds, to pulmonary issues often providing remote advice to guides higher up the mountain. Interestingly, Jakob supported the Xenon team last year and he and Kenton have an interesting discussion about the use of hypoxic tents before travelling to altitude. Listen now to hear a medical professional's view of working on Everest.

Ep 589 -  Taking Care of Men Guest: Kenton Boston, Canadian Men's Health Foundation By Stuart McNish   “Health is complex and men's health is complicated by a variety of factors that include biology, behavioral choices, and peer pressure,” says Kenton Boston, the President of the Canadian Men's Health Foundation. According to Boston, one of the biggest challenges is a stoic mentality. He says, “‘Suck it up' is a phrase all too familiar to men and it can lead to severe mental and physical health challenges.”   Despite decades of efforts to change the “suck it up” narrative, stereotypes persist. Boston says, “Breaking down resistance to seeking help requires a patient consistent message – a message confirming men and their health matter to the people who love them.”   Heart disease, cancer, and a host of other major organ issues are concerns for both women and men. Boston notes, “However, for men, mental health and suicide are two major concerns men tend to face alone.” Stigma, judgement, masculinity norms, denial, and a lack of male-friendly healthcare are cited as reasons why men prefer to keep their mouths shut about their health.   We invited Kenton Boston of the Canadian Men's Health Foundation to join us for a Conversation That Matters about men and their well-being.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/ Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

In this podcast, we started with an extensive marketing update by Kenton, followed by a Monero update and its impact on the protocol with early adopters, finishing up with the v3.18 update and other technical discussions.Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network.To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7gSwap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

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Today we're continuing our series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live, with a visit to North Portland's Kenton neighborhood. Kenton resident Dave Blanchard (and NPR “Wild Card” podcast supervising editor) thinks is like taking a time machine to the Portland of 20 years ago. This episode originally aired on November 25, 2024 Discussed in today's episode: North Portland Tool Library Portland International Raceway Columbia Slough Trail Posies Cafe Speck's Records Mock Crest Tavern Kenton Club Kenton Station Fino Bistro & Pizza Tiny Bubble Room Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 5th episode: League of Women's Voters D'Amore Law

This week's insight into Everest comes from Benny Lieber, who is a lead guide for Furtenbach Adventures and finds himself at Everest Base Camp with Kenton. Benny is no stranger to the podcast (check out episode 126), but this week he shares his view on all things Everest - the icefall, the route up the mountain, the challenge, the history, the logistics that make it possible and why he keeps coming back. Listen in to hear his perspective on the world's highest mountain.

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Anchor Passage: (Ecclesiastes 4:4-5:7)Work and rest. Both are gifts from God, but they aren't worthy of our worship—always asking for more from us and unable to satisfy. We are tempted to swing between workaholism and laziness, but there is a better way to live. Join us as we learn how to view both rest and work looking to the only One who is worthy of our awe!

Whilst Kenton is in Nepal, he always bumps into a host of interesting people. This year, he is recording a series of 'Everest Shorts', in which he asks people about their take on Everest, rather than about themselves. Kenton's first guest is Ben Ayers, who has been living in Nepal since 1998. He is a journalist and filmmaker, and has also been involved in a number of non-profits during his career. Ben has experience working as a porter in the Everest region and he is passionate about telling the stories of all the Nepali workers on the mountain. He runs the Everest Live YouTube channel which provides daily updates throughout the season. Listen in and let us know what you think!

Join Pastor Emeritus Kenton Beshore and Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they talk about how we can look to God in our work and rest! Plus, Kenton shares a reflection on communion, explaining the meaning behind the bread and the cup as expressions of God's love.

In this podcast, Kenton and Denny will discuss THORChain marketing updates, XMR blacklisting, and welcome the guest while continuing the libertarian conversation. Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits! THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that lets users swap assets directly between blockchains without wrapping or using centralized exchanges. Its app layer ecosystem means developers can build decentralized apps that tap directly into liquidity across chains. Unlike most platforms, it offers real ownership of your assets, deep liquidity, and fast swaps in one seamless network. To learn more about THORChain, check out more videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMbeCjNJ5Eo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M_4N9-3ZUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzHXrsaWT-w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5v9XiXAJ7g Swap now on THORChain https://swap.thorchain.org/ without KYC or limits!

In our latest podcast, Kenton Brunson, director of agronomy at the legendary Mid Ocean Club, joins us to talk about managing bermudagrass in Bermuda and the challenges that come with maintaining a golf course on a small island in the Atlantic. We also cover his experiments with creeping bentgrass greens, upcoming renovations at the course, the strong business mindset he brings to the maintenance department, thoughts on leadership, and much more.

Many concert venues rely on alcohol sales for revenue, meaning people under age 21 are often left out of shows. Not so at The Off Beat. Portland nonprofit Friends of Noise opened the venue in the Kenton neighborhood last fall and held a grand-opening show headlined by Team Dresch last month.   André Middleton is the executive director of Friends of Noise. Clara Kornelis is a musician and a booker for The Off Beat. They join us to talk about the importance of creating an all-ages space for young performers and live music fans.  

Mike Davis, from Kenton, Ohio, USAHear more from Mike on this week's episode of Sentinel Watch.

Emotions run high for the Gordon family, and Kenton finds himself caught in the middle.