Podcasts about permissionless

On this week's Roundup, Yano and Santi explore Blockworks' recently released Token Transparency framework, discuss the passing of the GENIUS act through the senate, and continue to marvel and engage with the fire plays right now - Hyperliquid and CRCL.  -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Expansion! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Citrea is the first zero-knowledge rollup to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin blockspace and enable Bitcoin applications (₿apps). Citrea is optimistically verified by Bitcoin, offering the most Bitcoin-secured and native way to extend BTC's utility to DeFi. Learn more about Citrea: https://citrea.xyz/?utm_source=bellcurve&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=website_promo Follow Citrea on X/Twitter for the latest on its journey to mainnet: https://x.com/citrea_xyz -- Chapters: (00:00) Intro (01:24) Token Transparency Launch (22:30) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (24:06) Permissionless (27:26) Stablecoin Summer (30:27) Market Update (39:45) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (41:22) Hyperliquid (54:10) Ads (Ledger, Citrea) (55:41) Tron + USD1 (01:01:21) Cycle Top? (01:12:20) Eigen Cloud — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we unpack crypto's “revenue meta,” the shift from narrative-driven investing to fundamentals, and how token value accrual is evolving. We also cover CEX-DEX integrations, PumpFun's token valuation, HYPE buybacks, and why institutional capital is reshaping market dynamics. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users.  Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana or spin the wheel with Katana Krates https://app.katana.network/krates -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors 0xResearch! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your precious tokens are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.  Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.  To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast  -- Accelerate your app development on Algorand with AlgoKit 3.0—now with native TypeScript and Python support, visual debugging, and seamless testing. Build, test, and deploy smarter with tools designed for speed and simplicity. Start building with AlgoKit today: https://algorand.co/algokit?utm_source=blockworkspodcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=algokit3&utm_id=algokit3&utm_term=algokit3 -- Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:43) Evaluating Crypto Fundamentals (18:49) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (19:26) Crossover Between CEXs & DEXs (29:42) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (30:47) PumpFun's Valuation (40:51) Ads (Marinade & Algorand) (41:53) HYPE Buybacks (47:10) Permissionless is Next Week -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we discuss the federal court injunction against Trump's tariffs and whether this marks a true policy shift or just legal theater. The crew also dives into stealth bailouts via Treasury bill issuance, Japan's inflation puzzle, AI's productivity promises, and the looming housing and credit crunch. Plus, stablecoins are emerging as major buyers of U.S. debt. Enjoy! — Follow Tyler: https://x.com/Tyler_Neville_ Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx — Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-opkz9g_zdZo2XzMWZ4KnE7PzzmvTSe/view?usp=sharing — Join us at Permissionless IV June 24th - 26th. Use code FG10 for 10% OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv — Blockdaemon is the gateway to the decentralized economy, securing over $110B in digital assets for 400+ institutions with blockchain nodes, APIs, MPC wallets and vaults, and staking solutions. Learn more: www.blockdaemon.com Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information. Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding. Echo Protocol is the first Bitcoin liquid re-staking and yield layer on MoveVM. As the second-largest protocol on Aptos by TVL, Echo secures nearly half of the network's bridged assets with ~$200M in aBTC minted. Check out https://www.echo-protocol.xyz/ to learn more! — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:10) Permissionless (04:25) Court Blocks Trump Tariffs (10:04) Has Anything Really Changed? (11:16) Ads (Blockdaemon, Arkham, Aptos) (12:59) Has Anything Really Changed? (15:44) Economy Mostly Fine (17:32) It's All About Flows (20:46) BOJ & The Acronym Factory (25:36) AI Disruption (30:09) Japan Financial Repression (32:08) Ads (Blockdaemon, Arkham, Aptos) (34:33) Delinquencies & Real Wages (36:07) Endowments, VC, & Private Markets (42:46) Housing Teetering (47:16) Trump & Powell Meet (48:38) Winning Innovation Themes (50:54) BIS Stablecoin Paper — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, Jon Grinnell joins Jarrett Carpenter to dive into the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and digital finance. They break down Bitcoin and Ethereum's price trends, the growing influence of stablecoins, and what a future without traditional banks might look like. The conversation takes a provocative turn with an in-depth look at the Worldcoin project—its bold vision for universal basic income, global identity verification, and the ethical dilemmas it raises.They also explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping crypto, trust, and digital identity. As bots and automation blur the lines between human and machine, Jarrett and Jon discuss the urgent need for innovative tools to verify humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of crypto, AI, and the future of financial sovereignty—especially in emerging markets where technology adoption has the power to redefine opportunity.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nSGFHsq4DaMEPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Intro00:09 - Jon Is Back On The Pod01:00 - Jarrett Has Joined Blockworks - FUTURE10 for 10% off Permissionless - https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv02:13 - Bitcoin Is PUMPING!03:15 - Will The ETH / BTC Chart Grow Wider Or Revert Back To Older Trends? (Jon Is BULLISH On ETH)08:08 - Ethereum's The Future Of Decentralized Finance08:51 - Ethereum Is A Mullet12:20 - Coinbase Bitcoin Loans Via Morpho Are On Ethereum15:00 - US Crypto Sentiment Has Shifted A Ton In Last 6 Months16:00 - The Future Of Stablecoins (USDC & USDT)17:07 - USDC On Base Is TOO CLEAN - https://youtu.be/flq1bxH9Lqo?si=2DKZFqes5BtZ-GAF18:48 - Brian Armstrong's Crypto Vision Is Here20:22 - Use Cases For Stablecoins = Sending Money Globally (Overseas)20:55 - The Future Of Crypto & Social Media21:48 - Venmo & CashApp Are Just Middlemen Soon To Be Replaced24:08 - What Does The World Look Like Without Banks?26:18 - Will Crypto Follow The Internet's Ease-Of-Use Trajectory?27:30 - What Are The Future Signals For Crypto?28:28 - ZK Proof Identity & Acct Abstraction Is The Future Of Crypto29:50 - Is WorldCoin Good Or Bad? Is It The Future?46:00 - Should Coinbase Replace Its Customer Success Employees With AI?53:55 - Crypto Content Creators Leaving Every Halving54:45 - AI's New Video Upgrades Are Wild59:20 - We All Need To Protect Ourselves Against AI Ransom Videos01:04:42 - Stay Curious To Learn About Tomorrow's TechnologyJon's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongrinnellsf/Jon on X - https://x.com/jkg_ethFuture Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow's tech today.All of Future Signal's content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Please follow us on social media and check out our website:X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpodFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/To learn more about Future Signal's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

Ming Wu is the founder of RabbitX, a global, permissionless perpetual futures exchange for the next generation of traders. RabbitX aims to redefine market access by combining speed, transparency, and zero fees. The platform offers deep liquidity across 100+ markets, up to 50x leverage, and low-latency execution, available 24/7 with no account restrictions.  Why you should listen Ming Wu, founder of RabbitX, discusses his journey from traditional finance to the world of crypto trading, particularly focusing on perpetual futures. He explains the advantages of perpetual futures over traditional futures, the unique appeal of leverage in trading, and the innovative zero-fee trading model of RabbitX. Ming also shares insights on the future of finance, the importance of decentralized finance (DeFi), and the potential for disruption in traditional markets. He emphasizes the significance of Bitcoin and gold as safe-haven assets in a changing global economy. Supporting links Stabull Finance RabbitX Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

For episode 520, Brandon Zemp is joined by Rena Shah, COO of Trust Machines, the largest ecosystem of Bitcoin applications to maximize the value of the Bitcoin network. Rena, ex-head of exchange at Binance, scaled trading volume from $30M to $3B in 18 months. With a unique background in commodities, drilling engineering (including offshore rig work and Bitcoin mining), and managing a $300M energy portfolio for the Houston Texans' family office, Rena now works with Trust Machines, building the largest Bitcoin application ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:04 | Who is Rena Shah?4:40 | What is Trust Machines?5:32 | Bitcoin ecosystem9:07 | Building layers for Bitcoin14:46 | Bitcoin vs. Multichain Ecosystems15:46 | Applications20:17 | Future of Bitcoin’s ecosystem22:30 | Steak N Shake accepts Bitcoin24:12 | Trust Machines roadmap26:10 | Permissionless 2025

Brief description of episode (2-3 sentences, max 205 characters inkl. Space!) In this episode, we speak with Prof. Fabian Schär, a leading expert in blockchain technology and decentralized finance. We explore the usability of permissionless blockchains for financial services.

On today's PRO Research Meeting, Kyle, Martin, and Jay break down the harsh reality of crypto: 99% of tokens are trash. From tokenomics to regulation, from DeFi's dominance over CeFi to the future of yield-bearing stablecoins, the team pulls no punches. They also dig into why investing in crypto today is like angel investing with worse odds, and why the real edge is in going deep and staying focused. If you want a no-BS look at where the space is headed, this is your blueprint.

In today's episode we go behind the scenes of the new Ethereum documentary featuring Vitalik Buterin. The filmmakers take us inside Vitalik's mind, lifestyle, and values — from building bunny worlds in Excel as a kid to helping Ukraine fund its war effort through Ethereum. We unpack why Vitalik skipped the White House Crypto Summit, how he handles the spotlight, and what the film reveals about his view on leadership, decentralization, speculation, and building through bear markets. If you've ever wondered what makes Ethereum's creator tick, this is the story you've been waiting for.

Tariffs have no resolution in sight and uncertainty is off the charts—so we called in Lord Fed, UK-based portfolio manager and macro expert, to help us make sense of it all. From Trump's global tariff games and China's next move, to why Jerome Powell is holding his ground and how gold and Bitcoin fit in, this episode covers everything an investor needs to know about surviving (and thriving) in today's macro chaos. Plus: is the Fed about to cut rates? Will the stock market crash if the trade war drags on?

In today's episode, we break down the macro storm brewing in global markets—from rising Treasury yields and tariff wars to inflation pressure and the Fed's next move. Investors are asking: will the Fed step in, or let things break? We explore how game theory, global trade tension, and investor sentiment are colliding to shape the next market move—and why gold and Bitcoin might be flashing early signals. If you're trying to make sense of the chaos, this episode is your map.

In this episode, we're joined by Yano, to unpack his 10 biggest takeaways from the 2025 DAS. This is a macro-to-micro walkthrough of everything shaping crypto's next phase—from U.S. regulation and stablecoins to onchain private credit and the maturing of token design.~~~~~

Barna Kiss began his career in early-stage venture capital, before later transitioning to working with Layer-1 blockchains and decentralized storage networks, focusing on scaling infrastructure and advancing decentralized ecosystems. Leveraging his expertise in DeFi, Barna co-founded Malda, a first of its kind permissionless clearinghouse, that quickly gained traction. Malda has since grown to a peak Total Value Locked of $110 million and a peak Fully Diluted Valuation of $70 million, cementing its place as a key player in the decentralized finance space. 

Barna Kiss began his career in early-stage venture capital, before later transitioning to working with Layer-1 blockchains and decentralized storage networks, focusing on scaling infrastructure and advancing decentralized ecosystems. Leveraging his expertise in DeFi, Barna co-founded Malda, a first of its kind permissionless clearinghouse, that quickly gained traction. Malda has since grown to a peak Total Value Locked of $110 million and a peak Fully Diluted Valuation of $70 million, cementing its place as a key player in the decentralized finance space. 

Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin of Sky Mavis for an exploration of Ronin's evolution from Axie Infinity's scaling solution to becoming the premier gaming chain, now on the cusp of going permissionless with an impressive ecosystem of curated titles.

MilliΞ is the CoFounder of Truemarkets. In this episode, we explore why decentralized prediction markets are still in the early innings of development and how they will redefine forecasting global events and uncovering truth. We also learn how Truemarkets is addressing key challenges in dispute resolution, integrating AI for permissionless market creation, and implementing a token to accelerate early community involvement in the success of their platform. NOTE: We recorded this episode just before the US election results in November 2024, but the conversation is still just as relevant post-election. If you hear any comments related to the election, we were still uncertain who would win and whether Polymarket's results would prove to be a leading indicator for voter sentiment in the election. ------

Ethereum Foundation researcher Mike Neuder joins us at the Bankless Summit with a really bullish articulation of what ETH and Ethereum is in 2024. Mike Neuder explains why ETH is permissionless, why ETH is money and therefore why ETH is permissionless money.  ------

Ron Bodkin is CEO and Co-Founder of TheoriqAI (https://www.theoriq.ai), the first on-chain multi-agent system, enabling users to build, deploy, and earn via a community-governed AI agent marketplace, developed under the ChainML AI agent research and development platform. Ron has held pioneering AI roles at the world's most innovative tech companies, shares his journey from Google to founding TheoriqAI, his passionate commitment to community governed AI, the role of decentralization in ensuring safe and ethical AI, and his reflections on data economy creation as a use case.

For episode 451, Jeremy Frank & Chris Sotraidis join Brandon Zemp on the show to talk about Autonomys. Their network provides the infrastructure to scale decentralized AI 3.0 applications on-chain—hyper-scalable permanent data storage, super fast data availability & flexible EVM-compatible decoupled execution. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:54 | Who are Jeremy Frank & Chris Sotraidis? 2:17 | What is Autonomys? 4:48 | What is Decentralized AI? 7:06 | Permissionless 2024 7:52 | Mainnet launch timeline 8:40 | Autonomys roadmap for 2024 & 2025 9:50 | Dev docs & resources 10:11 | Autonomys website, social media & community

For episode 450, Rushi Manche & Jason Yanowitz join Brandon Zemp at Permissionless 2024 to discuss the event, what BlockWorks is doing next and what's on the roadmap for Movement. Blockworks is a financial media brand that delivers news and insights about digital assets to millions of investors. Their editorial content, newsletters, podcasts and events provide investors with the critical analysis and information they need to make smarter decisions about digital assets. Movement Labs is the first network of modular Move-based blockchains built to combine performance with liquidity and composability. They have come together to share their passion for Move with the industry and make their favorite programming language available to as many people around the world as possible. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:00 | Permissionless 2024 Recap 4:20 | Why Salt Lake City, Utah? 7:35 | Who is Rushi Manche? 8:00 | Who is Jason Yanowitz? 8:50 | What is BlockWorks Advisory? 10:08 | What is Movement doing at Permissionless? 10:42 | What is Movement doing in 2024? 11:18 | Highlights from Permissionless 2024 14:42 | Future of Crypto in the United States 17:35 | Movement and BlockWorks roadmaps for 2025

For episode 448, General Counsel Philip Milestone joins Brandon Zemp to chat about Valora. Valora is a mobile-first crypto wallet native to the Celo Platform, available on both iOS and Android devices. Valora makes blockchain useful and accessible on even the most basic smartphones, enabling the 6 billion smartphone users worldwide to reliably save, send, and spend crypto as easily as sending a text message. You can download Valora on the App Store and Google Play Store. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:50 | Permissionless 2024 4:11 | Who is Philip Milestone? 7:33 | What is Valora? 10:06 | What makes Valora unique as a Crypto wallet? 12:15 | Where is Valora available? 12:55 | Valora Fiat On and Off ramps? 15:15 | How do payments work on Valora? 17:04 | Valora at Permissionless 2024 20:10 | Valora website & social media

For episode 446, Core Contributor Anna Kazlauskas joins Brandon Zemp to talk more about Vana and how they are building a network for user-owned data. Vana is a company committed to an open internet where individuals have control over their personal data and the AI models they contribute to. The company envisions a future where AI models are developed collaboratively by communities, similar to open-source software. To achieve this, Vana aims to break down the barriers of data silos by empowering users to export their own data. By doing so, researchers can access high-quality datasets and foster innovation in AI. Vana's ultimate goal is to create a foundation model that is owned by its users, trained on data contributed by 100 million individuals, and powered by their collective computing resources. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:36 | Who is Anna Kazlauskas? 2:32 | Bitcoin mining story 3:49 | What is Vana? 5:25 | Data protection & ownership 6:50 | Will AI take our jobs? 7:19 | East coast labor strike 8:53 | Vana use-cases & examples 11:14 | Earning from your data & data incentives 13:30 | Permissionless 2024 14:38 | What is Decentralized AI? 19:30 | Eliminating bias in AI 20:19 | Vana website, social media & community 20:37 | Vana roadmap for 2025

Gary Gensler's reign of terror is over. It's ATH week. With a sweeping Republican win and Trump's declaration of a ‘Golden Age of America,' the U.S. election results have reshaped the crypto landscape overnight. Join us as we dive into the Polymarket effect on election night coverage, analyze the election's impact on key crypto legislation, and explore the post-election market surge. We cover price action, pro-crypto shifts in Congress, and big players like Elon Musk and Michael Saylor making moves. Plus, is the DeFi Renaissance here? Tune in for an in-depth look at what this political shift means for the future of crypto. ------

For episode 444, COO Sandy Carter joins Brandon Zemp to further explore Unstoppable Domains. Unstoppable Domains offers decentralized blockchain-based domain names that allow users to own their digital identity on the Web3 ecosystem. These domains are resistant to censorship, enable simplified cryptocurrency payments, and provide a unified identity across various decentralized platforms. Users can purchase, mint, and manage these domains without renewal fees, and they offer integration with traditional DNS systems, alongside Web3-only domain options. Domains can be used for Web3 profiles, messaging, and crypto wallets, fostering a more secure and controlled digital presence. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:44 | Unstoppable Women of Web3 1:52 | What is Unstoppable Domains doing in 2024/2025? 4:30 | Web2 to Web3 domains 5:48 | How to bring Web2 companies into Blockchain 7:53 | Blockchain framework in different U.S. States 9:13 | Permissionless 2024 10:30 | Unstoppable website & social media 11:30 | Words of wisdom for Women in Web3

For episode 443, Co-founder Mehdi Lebbar joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Exponential. DeFi investing has been notoriously inaccessible and Exponential.fi has made a platform with an easy UI where investors can look through risk ratings and track performance—all funds are also held 1:1. Exponential is the safe and easy way for crypto holders to invest in DeFi yield. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:32 | Who is Mehdi Lebbar? 4:01 | What is Exponential Fi? 6:46 | Services on Exponential Fi 7:59 | Current Digital Assets on Exponential Fi 8:55 | Memecoins on Exponential Fi 10:54 | Fees on Exponential Fi 13:15 | Managing taxes 14:56 | Permissionless 2024 16:40 | Crypto market 2025 18:19 | Exponential Fi website, social media & community

For episode 441, CEO Kelley Weaver joins Brandon Zemp to expand upon Melrose PR and how they are helping market Web3 companies. Melrose PR is a public relations agency focused exclusively on blockchain and Web3 projects. Established in 2012, the firm has been dedicated to the crypto space since 2016, helping clients navigate media relations, content creation, and thought leadership development. Their services include strategy, press relations, media training, and drafting content like blogs and announcements. Melrose PR plays a key role in promoting innovative projects in the Web3 space, guiding clients through media landscapes to drive mass adoption and build industry credibility. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:30 | Who is Kelley Weaver? 2:11 | Melrose PR & PR in Web3 4:02 | Melrose PR services 5:20 | Global clientbase 6:04 | Permissionless 2024 6:53 | BitWire 7:20 | Melrose PR website & social media

For episode 440, Co-founder Kevin O'Hara & CEO Carl Wilgenbus join Brandon Zemp on the show to discuss Polemos and in-game asset management on blockchain. Polemos pioneers advanced asset management solutions for blockchain gaming and DeFi projects, enriching player interactions and ownership in virtual worlds. Their Forge platform enables seamless and non-collateral lending and borrowing of in-game assets, alongside offering scholarship programs, comprehensive news updates, data analytics, and personalized dashboards. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:40 | Who is Kevin O'Hara & Carl Wilgenbus? 2:10 | What is Polemos? 4:58 | In-game assets 7:50 | Polemos on Polygon 8:10 | Forge platform 9:09 | Gaming partnerships 10:45 | Future of Web3 gaming 12:15 | Guild asset management 13:56 | Polemos tournaments 15:10 | Polemos roadmap 16:35 | How gaming companies can collaborate with Polemos 18:21 | How to contact Polemos 19:32 | Permissionless 2024

For episode 439, CEO Mel Gelderman joins Brandon Zemp to dive deeper into the Token.com app and how it's bringing the social media world to Crypto. Token.com is transforming how people create, share, and invest in crypto assets. Discover crypto investment straight from a video feed and amazing social features, all alongside an interface that everyone is familiar with. You can join a token community through their range of Collections or create your own communities with their creator tools. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn everything about the crypto space with their educational resources, designed to demystify the world of tokens. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:34 | Who is Mel Gelderman? 3:50 | What is Token.com? 9:00 | What Crypto tokens are on the App? 10:08 | Permissionless 2024 11:37 | Token.com native token? 12:43 | Token fee rewards 14:46 | Available on App Store & Google Play Store 15:04 | Token.com Roadmap 2025 16:40 | Token.com app features

For episode 437, CTO Charles Guillemet joins Brandon Zemp on the show to chat about their new Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex products. Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex are the first secure touchscreens released by Ledger, and they recently patented the Ledger Key Ring Protocol – for secure and confidential data sharing in decentralized environments. Designed to help builders make decentralized private applications, Key Ring Protocol can secure everything from end-to-end encrypted messaging to decentralized file storage and allow applications to build shared user data privately. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:30 | Who is Charles Guillemet? 4:58 | NEW Ledger Key Ring Protocol 6:55 | Ledger Key Ring Protocol use-cases 12:08 | Ledger Stax 15:56 | Where to buy Ledger devices 16:42 | Ledger Flex 18:42 | Permissionless 2024 19:58 | Ledger Roadmap 2025

For episode 434, Director of Strategy Anne Winston joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Wave Digital Assets. Wave Digital Assets is an institutional-grade asset management firm specializing in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. The company offers a range of services, including active portfolio management, structured products, and advisory services for digital assets. By leveraging a combination of traditional financial expertise and cutting-edge blockchain technology, Wave Digital Assets aims to provide clients with strategic investment solutions in the fast-evolving digital economy. They focus on delivering secure, compliant, and innovative opportunities for institutional investors. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:30 | Who is Anne Winston? 3:14 | What is Wave Digital Assets? 4:16 | Criteria for clients 5:37 | Permissionless 2024 6:36 | Wave website & social media 7:23 | Anne interviews me 9:19 | Blockchain & Healthcare

For episode 431, Vice President of Engineering Lisa DeLuca joins Brandon Zemp to dive deeper into Unstoppable Domains and how they are helping users own their identity in a digital world. Unstoppable Domains offers decentralized blockchain-based domain names that allow users to own their digital identity on the Web3 ecosystem. These domains are resistant to censorship, enable simplified cryptocurrency payments, and provide a unified identity across various decentralized platforms. Users can purchase, mint, and manage these domains without renewal fees, and they offer integration with traditional DNS systems, alongside Web3-only domain options. Domains can be used for Web3 profiles, messaging, and crypto wallets, fostering a more secure and controlled digital presence. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:30 | Who is Lisa DeLuca? 2:10 | Web3 startup culture 3:00 | What is Unstoppable Domains? 3:54 | Decentralized Domains vs Web2 Domains 5:08 | Unstoppable Wallet 6:15 | Existing 3rd party partnerships 7:20 | Permissionless 2024 8:35 | Unstoppable Domains website & social media

For episode 429, Co-founder Yves La Rose joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the upcoming mainnet launch of exSat. exSat is a new Docking Layer with protocols that extend BTC's data consensus, improving interoperability, scalability, and security. It allows direct BTC and token balance queries, enabling seamless asset and information flow across networks and Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. Key benefits include multi-index support, BTC transaction-triggered logic, EVM and Solidity compatibility, universal gas fee support, ZK Rollups, and BTC staking. Yves demonstrated an early interest in information technology, creating his first computer and writing his first program at the age of seven. His passion for decentralization and blockchain technology led him to mine Bitcoin in 2010, utilizing his BTC earnings to upgrade his computer. Before fully committing to the crypto industry, he worked in national politics, serving as an economist and policy adviser for the Canadian federal government and later in the communications department for an elected political representative in Canada. In 2016, he transitioned to a career in the crypto space, co-founding an educational group. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:33 | Permissionless 2024 3:04 | Who is Yves? 9:10 | BitcoinFi 12:18 | How does exSat work? 17:48 | exSat mainnet launch 21:21 | exSat roadmap 23:54 | exSat at Permissionless 2024

In this episode, Yano and Santi dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto conferences, unpacking the success and struggles of Permissionless 2024. They discuss the launch of Blockworks' new advisory business, offering insights into the growing need for specialized crypto consulting. The conversation then shifts to Santi's ambitious plans for a crypto-focused private equity fund, aiming to transform traditional businesses. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork - - The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi. Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android. https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Permissionless & Crypto Conferences 24:12 The Value of Crypto Advisory 35:48 Skale Ad 36:28 Supra Ad 37:24 Uniswap Ad 37:57 Business Adoption of Crypto 48:44 Taking Risks in Life 01:03:09 Memecoins & AI - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

For episode 428, Founder & CEO Amber Welch sits down with Brandon Zemp at Permissionless 3 in Salt Lake City to discuss NaviAI and what makes it an AI-enabled social networking experience. NaviAI is a revolutionary product that converges emerging tech with knowledge in an easy to use interface everyone can use. Bridging the gap for users, NaviAI provides approachable and trusted resources on risk associated with finance, regulation, and compliance for accounting and legal partners, founders of start-ups, and even investors. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 2:14 | What is NaviAI? 4:24 | NaviAI ecosystem and AI 5:54 | How to fix misinformation and bias in AI systems? 7:14 | How to join NaviAI open beta 8:09 | Permissionless 2024 9:25 | NaviAI website & socials

For episode 427, Stacy Quackenbush sits down with Brandon Zemp at Permissionless 3 in Salt Lake City to discuss Hive3 and how they are building a blockhain-based tech education and professional advancement platform. An easy, fast, and affordable way to immerse yourself professionally in all things AI, XR, and Web3. From co-working, to job recruiting, to education, to mentorship, there's a world of opportunity in Hive3. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 2:17 | What is Hive3 and what makes it different? 4:27 | Virtual spaces with Hive3 5:32 | Podcasting on Hive3 5:59 | Recruiting on Hive3 6:56 | Blockchain Credentialing on Hive3 8:34 | How to join Hive3 9:22 | Permissionless 2024

Gm! this week, we're live at Permissionless with a discussion on crypto's creator economy. We deep dive into capturing attention in crypto, building DRiP, why build on Solana, NFTs, meme coins & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Vibhu: https://x.com/vibhu Follow Steve: https://x.com/solanasteve_ Follow Jake: https://x.com/SolJakey Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- DragonSwap is the DeFi Hub on Sei's Layer 1, allowing users to swap, provide liquidity, and farm! Built on Sei's sub-second execution environment, DragonSwap is transforming the DEX landscape by building an “onchain CEX” that leverages chain-abstracted AVSs, enabling users to buy any asset on any chain. With tons of incentives already available, September will bring even more to Sei users with partners like Stargate and Frax! Start farming on Sei today by visiting https://dragonswap.app/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:22) Crypto's Creator Economy (07:14) Capturing Attention In Crypto (13:27) Content On DRiP (17:24) Why Build On Solana? (17:50) Sei Ad (25:57) Investments vs Commerce In Crypto (29:28) Building A Media Company In Crypto (31:22) NFTs (42:21) Will DRiP Ever Launch A Token? (45:38) Meme Coins -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, Jason is live from Permissionless with Michael Anderson from Framework Ventures and Avichal Garg from Electric Capital. They delve into the implications of Uniswap's Unichain, exploring its potential impact on ETH, OP, and the broader DeFi ecosystem. The conversation shifts to the evolving landscape of crypto applications and infrastructure, touching on investment strategies in both public and private markets. Finally, they discuss the upcoming U.S. election's influence on crypto regulation and the surprising role of stablecoins in national security. - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Avichal: https://twitter.com/avichal Follow Michael: https://x.com/im_manderson Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7ww Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma's intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

From a cross-platform media company, to launching their own conference and, more recently, an advisory branch, Blockworks has seen and done it all. We couldn't miss Permissionless III, one of the largest crypto conferences in the US, where we sat down with Jason Yanowitz to discuss emerging trends in the industry and where the attention might shift over the coming months.Topics covered in this episode:Blockworks' evolutionThe crypto conference landscapeBlockworks advisoryApps & infrastructureRegulationsZK & AIStablecoinsPodcastingEpisode links:Jason Yanowitz on TwitterBlockworks on TwitterPermissionless on TwitterEmpire Podcast on TwitterSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture, Friederike Ernst & Sunny Aggarwal.

This week we sat down at Permissionless to discuss the latest CPI and labor market data, the likely noise in the upcoming labor data, and the impact of coordinated central banking. We also delve into the election, its potential impact on crypto, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Inflation & Labor Market Data (06:03) Inflation Mechanics (10:13) Labor Market Noise (14:13) Coordinated Central Banking (19:26) Bifurcated Economy (23:45) Is Macro Bullish or Bearish? (30:11) Crypto & the Election (36:18) Bitcoin Outlook & Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

This Weekly Rollup was recorded IRL at Permissionless III. We discuss HBO revealing the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Uniswap's Unichain announcement, the new FBI token and David Hoffman vs. Kain Warwick upcoming fight. ------

Gm, this week we're live from Permissionless! We discuss the election impact on crypto markets, Bitcoin vs alt's vs memes, how to make it this cycle & why it's now time to lock in. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:27) Time To Be Bullish? (5:54) Election Impact On Crypto (8:59) Bitcoin vs Alt's vs Memes (21:19) A.I (26:48) The 2021 Crypto Credit Cycle (31:32) Time To Lock In (36:45) How To Make It This Cycle? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed

In this episode, Jim Bianco and James Seyffart join Felix at Permissionless to discuss who has been buying the BTC ETFs, whether ETFs are consistent with crypto ideals, and why the BTC ETFs were more successful than the ETH ETFs. We also delve into the difference between buying to hold and arbitrage, BTC ETF options, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Jim Bianco: https://x.com/biancoresearch Follow James Seyffart: https://x.com/JSeyff Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow On The Margin: https://twitter.com/OnTheMarginPod Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ — Polkadot is the foundation for an open and resilient web. Governed by its users, Polkadot empowers the largest DAO of 1.3M DOT holders to shape the network's future. Home to 500+ apps and chains backed by $6B in shared security, Polkadot is revolutionizing DeFi, GameFi, AI, RWAs, and more. With upgrades like Async Backing, Agile Coretime, Elastic Scaling, and JAM on the horizon, now's the time to join. Start your journey today at polkadot.com/get-started MANTRA is a purpose-built RWA Layer 1 blockchain capable of adherence and enforcement of real world regulatory requirements. As a permissionless chain, MANTRA empowers developers and institutions to seamlessly participate in the evolving RWA tokenization space by offering advanced tech modules, compliance mechanisms, and cross-chain interoperability. Learn more: https://www.mantrachain.io/ — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:49) Have Bitcoin ETFs Been A Success? (02:27) Who is Buying Bitcoin ETFs? (06:58) Are ETFs Consistent with Crypto Ideals? (11:13) Basis Trade vs Holding (15:46) Advertisements (17:21) ETH ETFs vs BTC ETFs (22:08) Bitcoin ETF Options (26:59) Crypto Ideals at Risk? — Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

In this episode, Jonah and Avi join Felix to discuss the current macro regime, Bitcoin and the crypto market, and the impact of forward guidance. They also delve into the ongoing uncertainty throughout markets, the Fed risking its credibility, and the economic bifurcation playing into crypto. — Follow Jonah: https://x.com/jvb_xyz Follow Avi: https://x.com/AviFelman Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow 1000x: https://x.com/1000xPod Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Oil Market & Geopolitics (05:39) Macro's Role In Crypto Markets (08:41) Fundamental View of Bitcoin & Crypto (14:00) Bitcoin & Interest Rates (21:18) The Forward Guidance Regime (25:00) Economic Growth vs Stimulus (27:57) Regulatory Uncertainty Slowing Crypto (30:49) Economic Uncertainty (33:57) Unaffordability & Wealth Disparity (36:37) The Fed's Credibility (40:19) Economic Bifurcation (45:10) History of Asset Bubbles (46:48) Generational Wealth (51:02) Price Predictions — Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

In this episode, we discuss escalating global tensions and their impact on crypto markets, questioning whether Bitcoin is a risk-on or risk-off asset in times of instability. We cover legal developments around Tornado Cash, the potential for an XRP ETF amid SEC scrutiny, and Visa's new fiat tokenization platform on Ethereum. Plus, don't miss details on the upcoming Kain vs. David fight at Permissionless! ------

This week in crypto, the Trump vs. Harris debate sparked chatter, but did the markets react? DeFi had its first U.S. congressional hearing—how'd it go? Friend.tech burned its keys—abandoning? ENS integrated with PayPal and Venmo, while Coinbase launched their cbBTC, and Sony might release a stablecoin. Plus, did we see “war mode” Vitalik this week? ------

Tron has been on a tear ranking second in stablecoin supply, highest number of token holders at 143.5 million, and has the second highest TVL among layer 1's at over $8 billion dollars.  What's causing this big spike and... why? ------

Bankless Friday Weekly Rollup 4th Week of July 2024 ------

As pro-crypto Democrats tried to get more alignment and consideration between the Biden Administration and the crypto industry, Former President Trump announced that he will be speaking at the Bitcoin conference in a couple weeks. NLW provides the latest in crypto politics. Sign up for Permissionless here: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii Use code BREAKDOWN10 to get 10% off Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

NLW does a macro roundup, including recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the possibility of increased unemployment and the need to move towards rate cuts. Plus a check in on politics in France, the UK and Argentina. Sign up for Permissionless here: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii Use code BREAKDOWN10 to get 10% off Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW