Podcasts about Zcash

This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the recent market price action as BTC struggles to regain $95k. We then deep dive into why is Zcash ripping, the 10/10 leverage hangover, the perps opportunity, crypto's onboarding problem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ceteris: ⁠https://x.com/ceterispar1bus⁠ Follow LTR: https://x.com/0xLTR Follow Jason: ⁠https://x.com/3xliquidated⁠ Follow Flip: ⁠https://x.com/trevor_flipper⁠ Follow Empire: ⁠https://x.com/theempirepod⁠ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4jYEkBx⁠ Subscribe on Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/3ECSmJ3⁠ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hzy9lH⁠ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:12) State of The Market (12:14) Why Is Zcash Ripping? (17:22) The 10/10 Leverage Hangover (18:25) MetaDAO (24:06) Perp Aggregators (34:36) Takeaways From Singapore (40:29) Monad's ICO (45:19) Crypto's Onboarding Problem (52:53) Pay Attention During Bear Markets -- 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, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Analyst roundtable covering the big ideas in technology that are changing the world, with Adrian Cockcroft, Stephen Perrenod, Chris Kruell, and Shahin Khan. In this episode: - Agent Swarm Coding, "AI-Aided Coding"? - AI circular funding or flywheel - Data Center build-out complexities, and overbuilding? - New Exascale DOE Supercomputers - Data FLow Architecture, Reconfigurable Architecture - AI-RAN, GPUs on Telephone Poles - 15th CryptoSuper500 report, Bitcoin Price Drop, ZCash, Monero - Quantum Advantage claims [audio mp3="https://orionx.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/OXD033_ART-9_20251115.mp3"][/audio] The post Analyst Roundtable: AI, Crypto, Quantum, Chips – OXD33 appeared first on OrionX.net.

Bitcoin continues to look weak, falling through the psychologically important $100,000 level. Is the cycle over? In this episode, Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton joins Unchained Executive Editor Steve Ehrlich to break down the charts. She explains how the Bitcoin market has changed and Ethereum's potential trajectory. She also takes a look at the state of the DAT sector and Zcash's steep rise. Thank you to our sponsors! Mantle Uniswap Guest: Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies Links: Unchained:  Why the Crypto Markets Seem Down Bad as Bitcoin Dips Below $100K A Musk-Style Reward? Anthony Pompliano Could Earn $400 Million From ProCap Canary XRP ETF Set for Nasdaq Launch as Shutdown Ends Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than Price Action Timestamps:

Bitcoin continues to look weak, falling through the psychologically important $100,000 level. Is the cycle over? In this episode, Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton joins Unchained Executive Editor Steve Ehrlich to break down the charts. She explains how the Bitcoin market has changed and Ethereum's potential trajectory. She also takes a look at the state of the DAT sector and Zcash's steep rise. Thank you to our sponsors! Mantle Uniswap Guest: Katie Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner of Fairlead Strategies Links: Unchained:  Why the Crypto Markets Seem Down Bad as Bitcoin Dips Below $100K A Musk-Style Reward? Anthony Pompliano Could Earn $400 Million From ProCap Canary XRP ETF Set for Nasdaq Launch as Shutdown Ends Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than Price Action Timestamps:

In this episode, Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company, which created Zcash, and Harry Halpin, co-founder of Nym, join Laura to delve into why privacy coins have taken off, and why technology is suddenly at the center of conversations involving governments, financial institutions, and national security officials. They discuss what's actually driving the privacy coin renaissance, why transparent ledgers create risks far beyond user behavior, and how technologies like zero-knowledge proofs and mixnets are reshaping what's possible onchain. Josh and Harry also break down exchange support, institutional interest, the Zcash DAT, upcoming Zcash upgrades, and whether Ethereum or Solana (or others) can realistically add privacy to chains that were never designed for it. Thank you to our sponsors!  Mantle Uniswap Guests: Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company Harry Halpin, CEO and Co-founder of Nym Technologies Timestamps:

In this episode, Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company, which created Zcash, and Harry Halpin, co-founder of Nym, join Laura to delve into why privacy coins have taken off, and why technology is suddenly at the center of conversations involving governments, financial institutions, and national security officials. They discuss what's actually driving the privacy coin renaissance, why transparent ledgers create risks far beyond user behavior, and how technologies like zero-knowledge proofs and mixnets are reshaping what's possible onchain. Josh and Harry also break down exchange support, institutional interest, the Zcash DAT, upcoming Zcash upgrades, and whether Ethereum or Solana (or others) can realistically add privacy to chains that were never designed for it. Thank you to our sponsors!  Mantle Uniswap Guests: Josh Swihart, CEO of the Electric Coin Company Harry Halpin, CEO and Co-founder of Nym Technologies Timestamps:

Brian from Santiment joined me to review the crypto market metrics such as sentiment, onchain data, and more for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and ZCash.

Leona Hioki is the CEO, co-founder & architect of INTMAX: a ZK rollup layer 2 that focuses on private payments, scalability, and low fees. In this episode, we talk about scaling & privacy tech for Bitcoin & what we can learn from Ethereum. Time stamps: 00:01:17 -Introducing Leona 00:02:47 - Leona Hioki's Background 00:03:38 - Discussion on Past Podcasts and Zcash Pump Dance 00:05:00 - Privacy Trends in Crypto 00:05:26 - INTMAX Overview: Privacy, Scalability, Trade-offs 00:05:44 - Client-Side Validation and ZKP in INTMAX 00:08:22 - Comparison to Zcash and RGB 00:08:46 - INTMAX on Ethereum and Potential Bitcoin Integration 00:11:02 - INTMAX vs. StarkWare 00:14:15 - Stateless vs. Stateful Systems 00:15:05 - Evolution from Plasma to INTMAX 00:18:56 - Similarities to Lightning Network 00:19:47 - Market Dynamics of Ethereum L2s 00:20:25 - ZK Rollups vs. Optimistic Rollups 00:24:45 - Fragmentation in Ethereum L2 Ecosystem 00:26:19 - Role of Money and Base Outage Concerns 00:28:03 - Trade-offs in Decentralization 00:29:34 - Differences Between Rollups and Sidechains 00:32:42 - Bitcoin Script Limitations and ZKP Verification 00:35:18 - Cultural Issues in Bitcoin Upgrades 00:36:56 - Miner Revenue and Drivechains 00:41:58 - Bitcoin in Japan and Satoshi's Name 00:43:24 - Speculation on Satoshi's Identity 00:44:48 - Early Bitcoin Community in Japan 00:45:28 - Post-2018 Regulations in Japan 00:48:37 - Moving to Switzerland for Privacy Projects 00:50:55 - Amir Taaki's Experiences 00:52:37 - Japanese Society and Libertarianism 00:56:30 - Cryptography History and Crypto Wars 01:00:22 - Podcast Milestone and Hardware Wallets 01:02:38 - Trezor Safe 5 and Quantum Resistance 01:05:58 - Quantum Computing and Privacy Risks 01:08:06 - UTXO Model and Bitcoin's Design 01:09:48 - Satoshi's Intentions and Op Codes 01:11:57 - Bitcoin as Money Network, Not Just Digital Gold 01:14:21 - Monolithic vs. Modular Blockchains 01:17:07 - Drivechains and BIP Proposals 01:20:58 - Stateless Clients for Drivechains 01:24:23 - Zcash's Potential and Comparisons to Monero 01:27:52 - Future Scenarios for Zcash 01:30:57 - Zcash vs. Monero Market Focus 01:33:39 - Client-Side Validation for Zcash 01:36:27 - Interactions with Zooko Wilcox 01:39:47 - Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake 01:46:16 - Fairness in Proof of Work 01:47:17 - Home Mining Devices 01:51:53 - Decentralizing Mining 01:53:05 - AML in INTMAX Privacy Mining 01:56:34 - Confidential Layers and Bridges 01:57:59 - Proof of Innocence in Privacy 02:00:04 - Replacing Centralized Exchanges with DEXs 02:00:48 - Uniswap and Decentralized Fiat Onramps 02:00:44 - Narrative on Zcash vs Monero Exchange Listings 02:01:04 - Zcash Listings on Major Exchanges 02:01:55 - Monero Listings and Volume 02:03:26 - Ranking of Exchanges 02:05:00 - Alternative Ways to Buy Monero 02:05:31 - Flashshift App for Swaps 02:06:34 - Zcash Support in Flashshift 02:07:15 - Zashi Wallet Features 02:08:00 - Planning Privacy Vampires Conference in Romania 02:09:58 - Vampires and Privacy Analogy 02:11:06 - Challenges of Privacy Conferences 02:12:22 - Interest in Visiting Romania and Japan 02:13:21 - Japan Recommendations and Metaplanet 02:14:15 - Japan vs Switzerland Bitcoin Culture 02:17:18 - Personal Story with Bitcoin 02:19:49 - Reactions to Bitcoin and Ethereum 02:22:27 - Bitcoin vs Ethereum Purposes 02:23:10 - Coin Distribution and Fairness 02:26:49 - Perfect System for Fairness 02:28:03 - Proof of Work Fairness 02:29:02 - Grin Fair Launch Example 02:31:07 - Premines and Dev Taxes 02:32:58 - Spreadsheet Coins and Competition 02:33:05 - Ethereum ICO Success 02:35:28 - Ethereum Competitors' Impact 02:36:50 - Zcash Dev Tax Benefits 02:38:20 - Issues with Scams in Premines 02:39:22 - Value of Experimentation 02:39:38 - Closing Remarks and Follows 02:40:55 - Thanks and Sponsors

The gang talks hacks, ZCash, and Air Fryers.

Tevo and Brian kick off the episode celebrating the potential end of the U.S. government shutdown and a renewed sense of market optimism. They highlight institutional confidence with major Bitcoin and Ethereum buys, new staking ETF guidance, and upcoming products like the XRP ETF and Coinbase launchpads. Amid humor and community chatter, the hosts track how cultural signals—from the McRib's return to prediction market growth—reflect bullish energy across crypto. The episode closes with gratitude for veterans and excitement for year-end momentum.Momentum Money Makers VIPwww.cryptorevolution.com/memecoins?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=MMVIP&utm_term=DescriptionEfani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.comcrypto101Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardThe Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. In order to qualify for the $200 crypto intro bonus, you must spend $3,000 in your first 90 days. Terms Apply. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards in which rewards are deposited when the transaction posts. This content is not investment advice and trading crypto involves risk. For more details on rates, fees, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees. The Gemini Credit Card may not be used to make gambling-related purchases.Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=DescriptionGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=DescriptionChapters00:00 Introduction 01:53 — Market reaction to shutdown relief; Bitcoin and Ethereum tick up as sentiment improves.05:51 — Fear & Greed Index rises; Brian predicts sideways trading before a year-end Santa rally.07:59 — Technical review: Bitcoin holds key $100K support; discussion of Fed data delays and CPI reports.10:17 — Trump's proposed $2,000 “tariff dividend” tweet analyzed with Scott Besson's clarifications.12:45 — IRS issues new staking guidance for crypto ETFs; Brian explains long-term adoption impact.13:43 — Staking ETFs and dividend fund implications for Ethereum and Solana.15:57 — The McRib returns; Tevo calls it a bullish market signal and celebrates “boots-on-the-ground” reporting.17:20 — MicroStrategy and Vivek Ramaswamy's Strive buy more Bitcoin; Tom Lee's BMNR increases ETH holdings.26:01 — Fund manager performance stats show only 22% beating the market, suggesting a Q4 rally setup.28:38 — ETF news: Canary Capital working on XRP ETF; Brian praises the XRP Army's resilience.31:09 — Coinbase, Monad, and OpenServe announce new AI-driven token launchpads on Base.34:22 — Zcash correction after massive rally; market caution and Robinhood–Jupiter partnership discussed.39:02 — PrizePicks partners with Polymarket; prediction markets seen as the next phase of decentralized wagering.47:30 — Moonbirds launch new merch; NFT brands like Rec Drinks and Pudgy Penguins expand into retail.51:33 — Community Q&A: Josh asks about HBAR; hosts discuss long-term potential and volatility.54:40 — Closing remarks: salute to veterans, preview of Friday's episode with Brendan, and sign-off.MERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bitcoin Cash OG John Moriarty (@BitcoinOutLoud) discusses methods of BCH promotion, the sudden rise of ZCash, the fresh calls for a potential chain split soft fork in BTC, and more. Please share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more.Links:John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinOutLoudBitcoin Out Loud: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0UIsnPlwbQpRkxw19hQuQBCH BLAZE: https://bchblaze.cash/2025BCH Bullet: https://thebchbullet.substack.com/Episode slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1O-hXxDXIhk54uLZVG2GsJ_3yMtEoTt2Y/Donations:bitcoincash:zqldkwypqm2rpmmpgun9zlsu0zm7c3txzqdmxq6dlnSponsors:Thank you very much to our FundMe.Cash contributors: https://fundme.cash/campaign/57BCH BULL: https://bchbull.com Be the bull & leverage or hedge with Bitcoin Cash - Non-custodial, permissionless, fully collateralized DeFiSocials:Website: https://www.bitcoincashpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrDsJnHFnkMnJhEslofyPQTimestamps:00:00 Video starts00:37 Intro and market update01:55 John Moriarty15:24 BCH, BSV, and XEC25:56 Difficulty adjustment algorithms37:44 eCash XEC observing BCH45:50 Velma and Layla BCH upgrades1:00:33 BCH promotion1:20:35 BCH tech news1:38:38 ZCash ZEC rise1:39:57 British digital ID & Vietnam debanking1:49:12 Lugano debate2:04:08 Narrator: they were saying that2:12:40 Soft fork scandal2:21:20 Meme of the week2:27:18 Community comment of the week2:28:15 Message to the community2:30:30 Podcast supporter appreciation2:32:23 Shoutouts and outro2:34:03 Outro song

Het Franse treasury-bedrijf Sequans heeft bijna duizend bitcoin verkocht. De opbrengst van ruim honderd miljoen dollar wordt gebruikt om schulden af te lossen. Daarmee neemt het bedrijf afstand van een strategie die het nog niet zo heel lang geleden omarmde: het oppotten van bitcoin als financieel anker. Sequans leek dat pad vol overtuiging te kiezen, maar verkoopt nu dus alweer zijn voorraad. De vraag is of dat een geplande stap is of een noodgreep in een tegenvallende markt. De koersdaling van de afgelopen weken heeft veel bedrijven onder druk gezet. Waar sommige spelers hun hand op de knip houden, gebruiken anderen hun bitcoinbezit om de balans te herstellen. Sequans zegt de verkoop te gebruiken voor schuldafbouw, maar de timing roept vragen op over het nut van bitcoin als reserve in een periode waarin de markt afkoelt. Het laat zien dat het aanhouden van bitcoin als buffer risico’s kent: het werkt zolang de prijs stijgt, maar kan knellen zodra liquiditeit nodig is. Toch is er geen sprake van een massale ommekeer. Microstrategy, het bedrijf van Michael Saylor, gaat onverminderd door met aankopen. Alleen al de afgelopen week kocht het nog eens voor tientallen miljoenen dollar aan bitcoin bij. Saylor leent daar zelfs geld voor, tegen extreem lage rentes, om zijn strategie voort te zetten. Terwijl Sequans dus afbouwt, vergroot Microstrategy zijn positie juist. Het verschil tussen beide bedrijven illustreert de uiteenlopende houdingen in de markt. Het lijkt bovendien niet meer genoeg om gewoon maar aandelen uit te geven en Bitcoin te kopen. Op de markt zelf schommelt de prijs deze week rond de grens van 100.000 dollar. Na een korte dip herstelde de koers, maar volgens analist Bert Slagter is het beeld broos. De bullmarkt staat nog overeind, al hangt die “aan een zijden draadje”. Ondertussen winnen privacy-munten als Zcash, Dash en Monero aan terrein. In wat analisten een ‘anti-surveillance boom’ noemen, stijgen de koersen met tientallen procenten. De interesse komt voort uit het groeiende ongemak over controle en toezicht in de digitale wereld. Of dat blijvend is, zal afhangen van de vraag of het ideaal van anonimiteit verder reikt dan een kleine groep techliefhebbers. Gasten Bert Slagter Links Host Daniël Mol Redactie Daniël Mol Matthijs DamsteegSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe EU and other countries are heading in the opposite direction of the US. They are moving towards a CBDC and total control of their population. The US is going to break free from the [CB] enslavement. Trump will be returning the buying power back to the people and its going to shock everyone. The D's just admitted that they were responsible for the shutdown, they received nothing and made the people suffer. Did Trump and team shutdown private flights to keep the [DS] players in this country? Trump pardons the electors and those who were investigating election fraud. Election rigging is about to be exposed to the world. Justice is coming.   Economy https://twitter.com/shanaka86/status/1987750485840031806?s=20 1. Cash Over €10,000 Becoming "Illegal Tender" in January 2027 What's true: Starting in summer 2027 (not precisely January), there will be an EU-wide limit on cash payments for goods and services: no more than €10,000 per transaction (or linked transactions). This applies across all 27 member states, though countries can set lower thresholds if they want (e.g., some already have limits around €1,000–€3,000). The goal is to curb illicit cash flows used for crime. What's false: Cash itself doesn't become "illegal tender"—you can still hold unlimited euros in cash, withdraw it from banks, or use it for smaller payments without issue. The restriction is only on using cash to pay for things above the limit (e.g., you couldn't buy a €15,000 car in cash without switching to wire transfer or card). Violators face fines or penalties, but it's not a blanket criminalization of cash holdings. This builds on existing rules but standardizes them EU-wide for the first time. 2. Every Bitcoin Needing "Government Permission" What's true: The rules ban anonymous crypto-asset accounts or wallets held through service providers (e.g., exchanges like Binance). Crypto firms must perform customer due diligence (CDD)—verifying identities—for any accounts they manage, similar to how banks already handle fiat accounts. Privacy-focused coins (e.g., Monero, Zcash) and unhosted (self-custodied) wallets face extra scrutiny if used for high-risk activities, and anonymous services will be prohibited. What's false: There's no requirement for "government permission" to own or transfer individual Bitcoins (or any crypto). You can still hold Bitcoin in a personal wallet, mine it, or peer-to-peer trade it without approval, as long as it's not through a regulated service that demands KYC (know-your-customer) checks. This ties into the broader Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation (effective 2024–2026), which licenses crypto platforms but doesn't micromanage personal holdings. The "permission" angle misrepresents standard AML checks, which apply to businesses handling crypto, not everyday users. 3. Every Transaction Becoming a "Datapoint in Brussels' Surveillance Grid" What's true: Financial institutions (banks, payment providers, crypto exchanges) must report suspicious transactions to national Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), which share data via a new EU-level Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) based in Frankfurt (not Brussels). CDD kicks in for occasional transactions over €10,000, and high-risk activities (e.g., complex/large transfers) get extra monitoring. Records must be kept for 5 years. What's false: Not every transaction is tracked or reported—only suspicious ones, high-value occasional deals, or those flagged under risk-based rules. Everyday purchases (e.g.,

We explore the deeper parallels between global complacency around climate change and Bitcoin's own looming security budget crisis. As we draw connections between scientific foresight and the importance of building long-term solutions early, like the @natgmi token's proactive approach to reinforcing miner incentives before block rewards fully erode. We analyze why 40% of Bitcoin's total hash power now participates through @AntPoolofficial, @SpiderPool_com, and @f2pool_official, marking a critical milestone for miner alignment. The discussion expands into how market manipulation, shallow narratives, and copycat projects distort crypto's growth, contrasting these with organic innovation rooted in Bitcoin's principles. The conversation closes with the DMT protocol's vision to extend Bitcoin's data across all chains and a sharp look at @Zcash privacy resurgence as institutional influence tightens around Bitcoin. Topics: First up, exploring the deeper parallels between global complacency around climate change and Bitcoin's own looming security budget crisis Next, drawing connections between scientific foresight and the importance of building long-term solutions and Finally, how market manipulation, shallow narratives, and copycat projects distort crypto's growth Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord $NAT Telegram: https://t.me/dmt_nat

After Bitcoin's shocking $19 billion liquidation wiped out over a million traders, many are asking if the bull market is already over or if the real rally hasn't even begun. In this conversation, Ran Neuner joins Scott Melker to break down why he believes there's only a 30% chance the cycle has peaked, how institutional money is rewriting crypto's rules, and why the four-year Bitcoin cycle may finally be dead. They also explore the fallout from the October 10th collapse, what a potential stock market correction could mean for Bitcoin, and why privacy coins like Zcash might define the next major crypto narrative.

In this Crypto 101 Podcast episode, Tevo and Brian break down a volatile week where crypto, stocks, and gold all fell together amid government gridlock and macro anxiety. Despite fear in retail circles, they emphasize that fundamentals remain strong, with institutions actively buying into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The hosts highlight massive whale selling, a privacy coin breakout led by Zcash, and the steady advance of new ETFs signaling deep institutional conviction. They close with optimism — noting that volatility is opportunity, the “McRib indicator” is back, and prediction markets show growing mainstream integration.Efani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.comcrypto101Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardThe Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. In order to qualify for the $200 crypto intro bonus, you must spend $3,000 in your first 90 days. Terms Apply. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards in which rewards are deposited when the transaction posts. This content is not investment advice and trading crypto involves risk. For more details on rates, fees, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees. The Gemini Credit Card may not be used to make gambling-related purchases.Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=DescriptionGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=DescriptionChapters00:05 — Intro: markets drop across crypto, stocks, and gold; setting up the “bloody week” discussion.01:40 — Macro overview: government shutdown, Fed uncertainty, and AI short trades shaking confidence.03:38 — Fear & Greed Index analysis; Bitcoin hovers near $100K, retail panic vs institutional calm.06:09 — Technical levels: key supports at $100K and $90K, risk management talk.09:27 — Whale selling and ETF data; redistribution from long-term holders to institutions.15:49 — Institutional accumulation: Bitwise, Schwab, Ark, and Robinhood add exposure.24:44 — Global Bitcoin arms race: U.S. vs China and major holders' accumulation.32:26 — Solana ETF inflows and bullish institutional demand amid a choppy market.34:40 — Privacy coins surge, led by Zcash breaking into the top 20 cryptos.37:33 — Lighter close: McRib's return meme, AI token plays, and prediction market trends.MERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Tom Brady's clone dog We reminisce on the Nic Carter v Mike Green debate Is the government shutdown draining market liquidity? The trouble with Opendimes  Balancer hacked Stream finance's xUSD collapses DATs are selling coins Why is Zcash rallying? Are stablecoins the lightbulb of crypto Content mentioned: JW Verret, Comment Letter to Treasury GENIUS ANPR  

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This week we went live with Matt & Aryan at CMT Digital to discuss the state of crypto markets, why Ore & Zcash are ripping, Stream's $93 DeFi blowup & more. Enjoy! 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. -- Follow Matt: https://x.com/mcasto_ Follow Aryan: https://x.com/Aryonchain Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- 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/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:47) Why is Ore Ripping? (10:33) Monad's Reward Program (13:04) The Thesis For New Assets (23:33) Tempo: Stripe's L1 (35:45) Stream DeFi's Blowup (1:02:52) Aptos Ad (1:03:38) Is Titan's Flow Real? (1:16:59) How To Improve DeFi Lending (1:25:08) What's Exciting in Markets Right Now? (1:28:41) Aptos Ad (1:29:17) Final Thoughts -- ⁠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.

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Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew breaks down DeFi's Black Friday: a brutal week that saw the $120 million Balancer v2 hack, the collapse of Stream Finance, and a market-wide panic that reminded everyone — nothing in crypto is risk-free. They dive into how one of DeFi's oldest, most audited contracts failed, why smaller chains froze or rolled back transactions, and what it means for decentralization as Berachain, Sonic, and Polygon took emergency action. The panel debates whether the Balancer attacker used an AI “vibe-coded” exploit, how Ethereum might one day face its own rollback dilemma, and why privacy chains like Zcash may be the last true cypherpunk strongholds. In the second half, they unpack the off-chain losses behind Stream Finance's XUSD blow-up, the contagion risk across Euler, Silo, and Morpho, and the hard lessons for “yield-chasing” DeFi vaults. The gang closes with advice for founders weathering the storm — from Tarun's “cockroach mindset” to Haseeb's reminder that crypto's long-term fundamentals haven't changed. Whether you're building in DeFi, securing smart contracts, or surviving the next credit unwind, this episode lays bare the harsh truths — and enduring resilience — of crypto's frontier markets. Show highlights

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Mert Mumtaz, CEO and co-founder of Helius, reveals why he's betting everything on privacy, Solana infrastructure, and long-term conviction plays like Zcash and Hyperliquid.While most crypto investors chase short-term gains, Mert operates on 3-5 year time horizons, building core infrastructure for Solana and defending privacy as crypto's most unsolved problem. From explaining how connectivity and reflexivity drive extreme price movements to sharing how a Slavic girlfriend changed his approach to capturing value, this conversation goes deep.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER

Bitcoin's bleeding again and sentiment is collapsing. But if you've been around for a few cycles, this kind of pain might look familiar. In this episode of Unchained, Laura sits down with Yann Allemann, Co-founder of Swissblock, and Joe Vezzani, CEO of LunarCrush, to unpack the latest market wipeout, and whether it's a signal of exhaustion or opportunity. From retail's record-breaking bearishness to the unwinding of crypto's DAT mania, they explore why the market feels bearish and what that might mean for what's coming next. They also dive into the likelihood of a blow-off top, the resurgence of privacy coins, the risk in digital asset treasury companies, and even why some think we could see new all-time highs before the year ends. Thank you to our sponsors! Mantle Guests: Yann Allemann, Co-founder and Chairman of Swissblock Joe Vezzani, Co-founder and CEO of LunarCrush Timestamps:

Mert Mumtaz is the man of the hour: the Zcash bull who successfully popularized privacy in DeFi, and one of the architects behind the spectacular price action we've seen in the month of "ZECtober". In this episode, we talk about the meaning of privacy, why Zcash plays a leading role in this new paradigm, and what "zillions" really means. Time stamps: 00:01:25 - Zcash's Encrypted Messaging Magic: Scan QR for Questions! 00:02:37 - Mert's Zcash Origin Story: From Solana Scaling to Privacy Powerhouse 00:03:52 - Diving into Project Tachyon: Scaling Zcash with Solana Insights 00:04:03 - Untapped Potential: Why Zcash's Story Needs a Epic Rewrite 00:04:40 - Paid Shill Myths Busted: Mert's Honest Zcash Journey Exposed 00:06:20 - VC Conspiracies & Israel Coin Nonsense: Salty Narratives Debunked 00:07:56 - Monero vs Zcash Tribalism: Why Privacy Coins Should Unite 00:09:04 - Privacy as the Ultimate PVE: Battling Surveillance States 00:10:31 - EU CBDC Nightmare: Digital Euros Tracking Your Every Move 00:13:03 - Individual Liberty Through Crypto: Privacy Isn't About Hiding Crimes 00:14:15 - Mert's Bitcoin Discovery: From Uni Skeptic to Crypto Convert 00:17:02 - Bitcoin's Simplicity Wins: Why It Outshines Programmable Chains 00:19:16 - Elevating Zcash to Push Bitcoin Privacy Upgrades 00:19:42 - Cypherpunk vs Austrian: Choose Your Crypto Philosophy 00:22:06 - Mert's Self-View: Builder, Storyteller, No Labels Needed 00:23:02 - Solana Triple-Digit Glory & Zcash Meme Mastery Unleashed 00:24:41 - Engineering Meets Memes: Richard Feynman Vibes in Crypto 00:25:12 - Tweet Chaos: From Shalom Sign-Offs to Zillions Mania 00:25:49 - Zideline, ZECtober, Zovember: Z-Prefix Memes Taking Over 00:26:51 - Pushing Zcash into DeFi: Bridges, Liquidity, and Game-Changing Integrations 00:28:38 - Solana for Offense, Zcash for Defense: The Ultimate Barbell Strategy 00:30:41 - Solana vs Ethereum: Sci-Fi Computer vs Multi-Role Juggernaut 00:33:21 - Ads Shoutout: SideShift.ai & Layer2 Labs Drivechain Magic 00:35:52 - Solana's UX Edge: Why Memecoin Mania Thrives Here 00:38:00 - Vitalik's Node Critique: Solana's Verification Smarts Revealed 00:40:33 - Why Zcash Rocks: Encrypted, Unruggable Internet Money 00:42:10 - Pitching Zcash to Noobs: Private Digital Gold Unlocked 00:45:32 - Bitcoin as HTTP, Zcash as HTTPS: Killer Privacy Memes 00:46:52 - Noah's Ark Fork: Shielding Bitcoin's UTXO Set on Zcash 00:48:25 - Bitcoin's Toxic Shift: From Revolution to Rent-Seeking Stock 00:51:22 - Zcash's Revival: Outperforming Bitcoin with Privacy Power 00:53:00 - Day One for Zcash: Cypherpunk Hackathon & Future Builds 00:54:28 - Zcash Dance Tease: Hitting $400 Milestone Vibes 00:55:04 - Shielded Q&A: Rare Pepe on Zcash? Merchant Adoption Tips 00:59:03 - Ads Plug: NoOnes.com & Bitcoin.com News for Global Crypto Wins 01:02:29 - Privacy on Solana: MPC Wallets & Yield-Earning Mixers 01:03:35 - Monero's 51% Attack Impact: Zcash Pump Unaffected 01:04:44 - P2P Zcash Markets: Hackathon Idea Gold 01:05:45 - Flipping Cardano & XRP: Zcash's Tech Triumph Incoming 01:07:24 - Uber Driver Sell Signals: Crypto Folklore Debunked 01:08:13 - XRP Vendetta: Lobbyists vs Engineers Showdown 01:10:43 - Zcash Price to Flip XRP: 23x Moonshot to $9K 01:11:37 - Proof-of-Stake Debate: Stick to PoW for Zcash's Core Strength 01:14:11 - Zashi Wallet Praise: UX Masterclass in Privacy 01:15:22 - AI Payments with Zcash: Nano-GPT & Browser Wallet Woes 01:16:23 - Zcash as Global Privacy Hub: Cross-Chain Vault Vision 01:18:19 - Fast Finality Fixes: PoW Tweaks Over PoS Risks 01:19:19 - DAG Chains Like IOTA & Kaspa: Interesting But Test Elsewhere 01:21:09 - Helios Labs Lowdown: Solana's RPC Powerhouse CEO Life 01:23:55 - Zillions Decoded: Crypto's Trillion-Dollar Destiny Call 01:25:03 - Zcash ATH Hunt: Long-Term Bullish Beyond $4K Peaks 01:26:07 - Final Q&A: Dictator Memes? Onboarding Feedback & Top 5 Coins 01:28:18 - Future Top 5: Bitcoin, Solana, Zcash, Hyperliquid, ETH Dominance 01:29:01 - Zcash's Cursed History to Glory: 9 Years of Resilience 01:29:37 - Closing Call: Build, Advocate, Hack for Cypherpunk Wins

This week, Jason and Matt sit down with Mark Goodwin, the former Editor-in-Chief of *Bitcoin Magazine* and one of the sharpest minds in the crypto space. Mark is the author of "The Bitcoin-Dollar" thesis and a leading voice on the intersection of state power, financial control, and the future of money. We dive deep into one of the most dangerous psyops in modern finance: the stablecoin trap. Mark explains why "compliant," centralized stablecoins like USDC are not the free-market alternative to a CBDC, but are, in fact, *more dangerous*. They are the Trojan horse for the exact same surveillance grid—a CBDC in sheep's clothing, built by corporate partners and designed to be fully permissioned, frozen, and censored at the state's command. Mark breaks down the macro-picture, revealing how stablecoins backed by U.S. Treasuries are the empire's new, high-tech scheme to kick the can down the road. As the national debt hits escape velocity, the state is now "tokenizing its debt," creating a new digital wrapper to prop up the dollar ponzi. We explore the perfect bipartisan consensus that's building this digital prison: the MAGA right rails against CBDCs while embracing "federally approved" stablecoins, while the left demands the very regulations that make them instruments of surveillance. Both roads lead to the technocratic end-goal voiced by BlackRock's Larry Fink: the tokenization of *all* assets. We also explore the dark theory of whether Bitcoin itself was an intelligence agency "limited hangout" designed to herd us into a traceable system. Finally, we end on a powerful white pill. If centralized stablecoins are the trap, the only way out is through *permissionless* technology. We discuss the critical need for true privacy tools—like Monero, Zcash, and Zano's fUSD—that are *technologically incapable* of being co-opted, and how the market is finally waking up to the demand for real financial freedom. (Length: 1:18:47) Click Here to Support TFTP. Mark on Twitter: https://x.com/markgoodw_in  Mark's writing on Unlimited Hangout: https://unlimitedhangout.com/author/mark-goodwin/ The Bitcoin Dollar: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/the-bitcoin-dollar-book

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Kenton, Patriotsounds and Redacted talk about how all assets on the Rujiran AppLayer will have readily available privacy that has ZCash-like strength!

Deezy looks at all the hype surrounding Zcash. Why are analysts calling for a $10,000 price target? Is that even realistic? Well lets look at the data and come to our own conclusion… 

Bitcoin könnte unter 10.000 USD crashen. Eine extreme bearische Prognose, die gegen den Mainstream geht. Der "Rote Oktober" mit fallenden Kursen wirft große Fragezeichen für November auf. In dieser kontroversen Episode erkläre ich, warum ich derzeit keine Bitcoin-Position halte und kritisiere den fehlenden realen Nutzen der meisten Kryptowährungen. Plus: Q&A Session mit euren kritischen Community-Fragen zu Bitcoin, Altcoins und Trading-Strategien. ----- Links aus dem Video: Investieren auf X https://x.com/julianhosp - Folge Julian dort für Finanz Insights! Wann wieder einsteigen? https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983760603496747208 Hat Arbeit Wert? https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1982468776089055245 Bitcoin in Euro: https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983604454441025959 SQNS Abverkauf: https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983390812743299268 Cameco: https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983395187624947898 Bitcoiner sind woke: https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983075234115711347 ZCash: https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983041281652658282 Warum warne ich? https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983602684986061294 Novembär https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983983969290088673 4 Jahre Underperformance: https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1984157893101257136 Wertformel https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1984134512175984690 MSTR Earnings https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1984120256990732800 FED https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983596208066326881 Spiel https://x.com/julianhosp/status/1983401245902811208 Unternehmertum auf LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhosp/ - Folge Julian dort für Business Insights! KI Trading: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7389236689237590016 Problem finden: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7387763604801892352  KI LinkedInGruppe: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7376558366963359744  KI Facebook Gruppe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kimotor  Julian's Blog: https://www.julianhosp.com/de/blog/ki-notizen-woche41  Privates auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/julianhosp - Folge Julian dort für Fitness Insights! Kitesurfen: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQW3rewjMKC  Marathon: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQRx_5xjK65/  Zone5 auf Instagram: https://instagram.com/zonefuenf  Zone5 auf YouTube: http://youtube.com/@zonefuenf?sub_confirmation=1  Trigger Posts auf Threads https://www.threads.com/@julianhosp/ - Folge Julian dort für seine political Takes! Sozialismus: https://www.threads.com/@julianhosp/post/DQT9it0DSH- Politik: https://www.threads.com/@julianhosp/post/DQdja_eDFQy  Erwähnte Produkte, Kurse, Tools: Halloween Promo: https://julianhosp.de/HalloweenWeek  Folge Julian hier auf YouTube: http://youtube.com/@julianhosp?sub_confirmation=1  Bleib mit meinem Newsletter Up to Date für nächste Dinge: https://bit.ly/newsletter_JH   Oder höre die Show als Podcast auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3FqYrO3r7aLvTsmZxAy4NY  Like das Video und hinterlasse ein Kommentar!!

This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the current state of the market as crypto's recovers from it's post October leverage unwind. We deep dive into what's outperforming, analogies to the dot com bubble vs today, Zcash's outperformance, max pain for altcoins & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire⁠ -- Follow Ceteris: ⁠https://x.com/ceterispar1bus⁠ Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Jason: ⁠https://x.com/3xliquidated⁠ Follow Empire: ⁠https://x.com/theempirepod⁠ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4jYEkBx⁠ Subscribe on Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/3ECSmJ3⁠ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/4hzy9lH⁠ -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:49) State of The Market (9:33) The Dot Com Bubble vs Today (13:51) Hyperliquid's Resurgence (21:00) The MegaETH ICO (25:24) Altcoins (35:15) Zcash (43:30) Pump Fun (48:34) Galaxy's $1.15B Senior Notes Offering (52:08) ETHZilla's Share Buyback -- 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, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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Bitcoin's transparency problem just became a trillion-dollar opportunity for privacy-focused alternatives.In this episode of AI Supercycle, we sit down with Josh Swihart from Zcash, to discuss how Bitcoin got captured by fintech, why zero-knowledge encryption is the only path forward, and how Zcash drove $100M in flows through NEAR intents in just 8 weeks.We discuss:- How Zcash Invented Zero-Knowledge Encryption- $100M in Flows Through NEAR Intents in 8 Weeks- The Exploding Shielded Pool & What It Means- Navigating Regulators: FBI, CIA & Building Trust- Why Bitcoin Got Captured by Fintech- Freedom Coin vs Fintech Coin: The Coming BattleTimestamps00:00 Intro01:01 Josh's Role & Zcash Origins03:14 The Founding Scientists Story06:43 Zcash's Recent Momentum Explained09:34 Understanding the Shielded Pool11:36 Relay Ad, Enso Ad, Talus Ad12:19 NEAR Intents Integration: $100M in 8 Weeks16:26 Comparing Zcash to Swiss Bank TAM21:12 Builder Ecosystem Growth24:08 Navigating Regulatory Pressure: FBI, CIA & Trust30:27 Alvara Ad, Hibachi Ad30:50 Building DC Relationships That Matter32:13 Zephyr Punk Hackathon36:00 Getting Started with Zcash39:37 Op Cat & Bitcoin Comparison40:18 Scaling to Billions of UsersWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

What's the difference between hoarding and investing? There's a reason markets built on productive assets—like stocks and bonds—are far larger than hoarding markets such as gold and cryptocurrency. In this episode, David explores why that is, and shares why he recently bought Zcash, and how it's both similar to and different from Bitcoin.Email NewslettersGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterMoney for the Rest of Us SubstackOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesZcashCoinGeckoThe Largest Companies by Market Cap in October 2025—The Motley Fool (Accessed October 2025)DOJ Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin as U.S. and U.K. Target Massive Southeast Asian Crypto Scam Network—ChainalysisSelling Gold in the Diamond District - Money for the Rest of Us SubstackRelated Episodes532: Should Private Assets, Gold, and Crypto Be Investment Options in 401k and other Defined Contribution Plans?513: Crypto—Innovation or Insanity? Meme Coins, Hacks, and Strategic Bitcoin Reserves432: Are the Economy and Financial Markets Zero-Sum Games?496: Are You Taking Enough Aspirational Risk?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: This episode of Monero Talk features the CypherStack team — CEO Diego Salazar and mathematicians Brandon “Surae” Goodell and Luke — for a deep dive into Monero's Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMPs) and how they compare to Zcash. CypherStack is a privacy-focused research and development company behind Stack Wallet. Diego handles strategy while Brandon and Luke lead the mathematical research for Monero. They discussed their contributions to FCMPs, a major upgrade aimed at improving Monero's privacy and scalability. While critics from the Zcash community call FCMPs “unproven,” the team explained that it uses well-established mathematics, not untested theory. They also compared Monero's community-driven model with Zcash's corporate structure, noting strengths and trade-offs in both approaches. Despite praising Zcash's Halo 2 privacy tech, they argue Monero's privacy-by-default design gives it a real-world edge.On timelines, Diego said FCMPs are “three steps from the finish line” but still tackling technical challenges. The episode ends with a candid look at funding struggles in open-source development and a call for continued community support. TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:22 - Introductions of Diego, Brandon, and Luke and discussion about the first Monero conference in 2017 00:08:18 - Diego explains Full Chain Membership Proofs (FCMPs) 00:12:43 - Discussion about "moon math" and the comparison between Monero and Zcash's mathematical approaches 00:27:38 - Brandon begins telling the Zcash origin story and trusted setup ceremony 00:47:10 - Comparison of Monero and Zcash projects 01:08:22 - Diego discusses what Monero needs to do to maintain its lead 01:32:44 - Discussion of interesting privacy tech projects outside of Monero 01:41:10 - Conversation about funding for Monero development 01:49:30 - Closing remarks and discussion about Monero Topia conference GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/thatonesalazar Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Xenu is the anti-moonboy: someone who is deeply dedicated to promoting digital money as something that you use to purchase goods & services, and a black market connoisseur. In this episode, we talk about Bitcoin & tackle the Moreno vs Zcash debate. Time stamps: 00:01:46 - Welcome to Bitcoin Takeover podcast 00:01:52 - Vlad introduces himself and Xenu 00:02:06 - Debating Zcash vs Monero 00:02:44 - Xenu thanks Vlad 00:03:36 - AI and aesthetics discussion 00:03:41 - Vlad sold XMR for ZEC and Zano 00:04:31 - Zano as CryptoNote fork 00:05:18 - Bitcoin as speculative asset 00:06:55 - Satoshi white paper vs Michael Saylor 00:09:24 - Ordinals and blockchain data 00:10:11 - Filters war and Simpsons meme 00:11:36 - Bitcoin Knots vs Samurai Wallet 00:12:18 - Privacy as key to censorship resistance 00:13:01 - Op_Return and Samourai conflicts 00:14:04 - Luke Dash Jr critiques 00:15:50 - Paul Sztorc and drivechains 00:18:03 - Bitcoin Core devs like Ava Chow, Gloria Zhao 00:20:13 - Potential Bitcoin fork 00:21:45 - Government attacks on privacy 00:23:12 - Adam Back's profile 00:24:15 - Lightning Network failures 00:25:53 - Citrea ceremony and L2 scaling 00:26:36 - Mining sustainability concerns 00:28:44 - Bitcoin Strategic Reserve meme 00:30:30 - Gold vs Bitcoin flipping 00:32:00 - Regulations like MiCA in Europe 00:35:37 - Visa network irony for Bitcoin 00:36:59 - Subverted counterculture 00:39:05 - Rise and Rise of Bitcoin doc 00:41:19 - Coinbase and custodians 00:42:31 - Samourai Wallet plea 00:43:10 - Bitcoin cultural issues 00:45:23 - Tornado Cash devs as heroes 00:46:05 - Ethereum as better cypherpunks 00:48:03 - Ethereum underrated 00:49:19 - Privacy laws outdated 00:50:19 - Roman Storm t-shirt in trial 00:53:44 - Zashi wallet and Near integration 00:55:01 - Zcash culture elitism 00:58:05 - Inflation bug concerns 01:00:25 - Zcash as company token 01:02:01 - Dev fund and delivery 01:03:02 - Dandelion++ from Bitcoin 01:04:15 - Bitcoin rejects privacy tech 01:05:02 - Demand Z-to-Z transactions 01:06:55 - Timing analysis attacks 01:08:14 - Zcash avoiding "smoke" 01:09:29 - Academics funding challenges 01:10:31 - Monero devs like Luke Parker 01:12:04 - Zcash tech in Bitcoin/Ethereum 01:14:11 - Stablecoins using ZK proofs 01:15:04 - Monero quality over quantity 01:17:03 - Memecoins as political statement 01:18:51 - Declining Lightning adoption 01:20:24 - Shielded pool growth 01:21:50 - Zcash self-defeating history 01:22:54 - Zcash vs Monero transactions 01:24:06 - NGPT and merchant usage 01:25:02 - Passion for spending Monero 01:26:27 - Free market dynamics 01:27:06 - Zcash pump as bubble sign 02:27:20 - Zcash progress and integrations 02:27:59 - Project persistence 02:28:24 - Zcash traceable statements 02:28:53 - Forking debate 02:29:53 - Blockstream in Monero 02:30:17 - Liquid network ghost town 02:31:03 - Zcash usage comparison 02:31:50 - Zcash explorer check 02:32:30 - Shielded stats 02:34:05 - Shielded pool growth 02:35:39 - 100% shielded demand 02:36:04 - Pirate Chain issues 02:37:04 - Forks treatment: Zcash vs Monero 02:38:52 - Encouraging tech experiments 02:40:06 - Xenu name origin 02:41:47 - Scientology lore 02:42:05 - Community forks response 02:43:16 - Zcash-Monero tensions 02:43:34 - Monerotopia invite decline 02:44:13 - Discouraging forks 02:44:47 - XMR toxicity towards Zano 02:45:30 - Monero stablecoins? 02:46:29 - Chat: X accounts recommendations 02:47:44 - Hit on Joel Valenzuela 02:48:04 - Community toxicity 02:49:24 - Calling out behavior 02:50:00 - Luke Parker quit incident 02:51:02 - Proof of work work 02:53:16 - Nation state attacks 02:54:48 - Dev attitudes 02:55:47 - Broader adversaries 02:56:53 - Privacy incentives 02:57:34 - Personal privacy motivations 02:59:00 - Darknet experiences 03:00:07 - Zashi wallet node connect 03:01:20 - Post-cap mining 03:02:08 - Monero dev count 03:02:43 - Talent replacement 03:03:52 - Multi-coin world 03:04:13 - DAG tech 03:04:20 - Tornado Cash, Samourai 03:04:39 - Wasabi differences 03:06:56 - Closing thoughts 03:07:18 - Dark Market Maximalism 03:08:39 - Xenu's reaction when ZEC flips XMR 03:10:08 - Anti-Moonboy content 03:11:02 - Cheap shots 03:11:56 - Closing remarks 03:12:19 - Rematch idea 03:13:07 - Chat comments 03:14:23 - Zano conference 03:15:00 - Wownero follow 03:15:32 - Feedback request 03:16:06 - Proxy names 03:17:32 - Is Vlad the Peter Schiff of Monero? 03:18:13 - Schiff family 03:19:16 - Final thanks

Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins "Markets Outlook" to break down the catalysts behind the recent rally in Zcash. Plus, why he believes crypto is currently "more public" than TradFi and the significance of privacy on chain. - Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit ⁠https://midnight.network/break-free⁠ - Bridge simplifies global money movement. As the leading stablecoin issuance and orchestration platform, Bridge abstracts away blockchain complexity so businesses can seamlessly move between fiat and stablecoins. From payroll providers and remittance companies to neobanks and treasury teams, Bridge powers payments, savings, and stablecoin issuance for thousands – like Shopify, Metamask, Remitly, and more. URL: ⁠⁠https://hubs.ly/Q03KGbRK0⁠ - OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at ⁠https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=en&utm_source=CoinDesk&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CoinDesk_Banner⁠. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Ewen.

While the Bitcoin Core v30 vs Knots debate went on, Paul Sztorc was hard at work building the Drivechains software. However, this doesn't meant that he doesn't have any opinions about the recent events and their greater significance. Time stamps: 00:01:30 - Welcome to the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast and Paul's Second Appearance This Season 00:02:28 - Bitcoin Civil War: Core v30 vs Knots Debate 00:03:02 - Nick Szabo Joining the Debate and Ties to Samson Mow's Company 00:04:11 - Op Return Limit Silliness and Historical Bitcoin Uncensored Humor 00:05:21 - Shift in Bitcoin Community: From Subversive to Suit Coiner Route 00:06:02 - Resistance Money, Privacy, and Black/Gray Markets 00:09:18 - Rambling Due to Sickness/Jetlag and Software Demo Tease 00:09:29 - LayerTwo Labs Software Overview and Download Instructions 00:11:55 - Tweet on Turning Transactions into JPEGs 00:13:00 - Bit Window Software Explanation vs Bitcoin Knots 00:15:31 - Bit 300 Activator vs Bitcoin Core Pull Requests 00:17:25 - No More Soft Forks in Bitcoin and Activation Challenges 00:18:23 - CTV Almost Activated, Shift to Filter Debates 00:19:10 - Bitcoin's Potential Death from Complacency 00:19:36 - Derangements of Bitcoin Post and Lightning as Sacred Cow 00:20:02 - Tabconf Presentation on Lightning Network Issues 00:22:52 - Lightning Network Blackpill Article and Updates 00:24:40 - Lightning Cult and Misunderstandings 00:26:24 - Promoting Chaumian Ecash and Human Rights Foundation 00:27:03 - Funding R&D: Ecological Impacts and Bad Ideas 00:29:02 - Maginot Line Example: Funding Bad Defenses 00:30:16 - Drivechains Activation on Litecoin Progress 00:31:58 - Next Tests: Testnet 4 and Forknet Realism 00:32:58 - Litecoin Activation Process and Differences 00:34:49 - Dogecoin Merged Mining and Potential Activation 00:35:26 - Sky Doge as First Drivechain Chain 00:36:50 - Bit Window Advantages Over Knots 00:37:25 - Views on Mining Pools and Game Theory 00:40:05 - Critique of Luke Dash Jr.'s Ideas on Pools 00:41:05 - Transaction Relay Policies and Miner Incentives 00:41:47 - Emotional Manipulation in Debates 00:43:13 - Raising Funding and Different Approaches vs Luke 00:44:02 - Marketing: Funny Videos and Memes 00:45:05 - Luke Dash Jr.'s Character and Expertise 00:46:05 - Experts vs Elites in Bitcoin 00:48:08 - Testing LayerTwo Labs Software on OSes 00:48:38 - Windows/Linux Discussion and Preferences 00:59:30 - ZK Rollups and Data Availability on Bitcoin (Post-Truncation) 01:00:06 - Non-Miner L2s Have No Future 01:01:47 - Drivechain as Minimal, Optional Soft Fork 01:02:55 - Tom Cruise Party Analogy for Bitcoin Upgrades 01:03:08 - Derangements of Bitcoin Post Recommendation 01:03:50 - Viewer Comment: Layer 2s Bad, More Altcoins Needed 01:04:03 - Importance of Competition in Crypto 01:07:02 - Altcoins as Regression Due to Switching Costs 01:08:33 - Sponsor Plugs: LayerTwo Labs, SideShift, Bitcoin.com, NoOnes 01:09:07 - Questions: Why Zcash for Fungibility Sidechain? DAGs? 01:13:35 - Prediction Market L2 and Ambitious Design 01:14:24 - Truthcoin History and Inspiration for Others 01:16:34 - Robin Hanson as Prediction Market OG 01:17:23 - Zcash vs Monero: Code Forks and Privacy Comparison 01:21:30 - Privacy via Decoys vs Pools in Zcash/Monero 01:24:10 - Zcash Advantages for Sidechains 01:26:30 - Zcash Drawbacks Ideal for Sidechain Rollovers 01:27:42 - Zcash as Research Lab for Bitcoin/Ethereum 01:28:07 - R&D as Creative Endeavor Over Funding 01:30:19 - Zcash Launch Story and Roger Ver's Influence 01:31:08 - Truthcoin Parallels and Sidechain Intent 01:32:03 - Maximalist Sacrifices for Bitcoin 01:32:31 - Blockstream's Failure and Altcoin Rise 01:34:29 - Thoughts on DAGs (e.g., Kaspa, Quai) 01:36:20 - SPV Importance and Satoshi's Vision 01:39:05 - SPV Balances Security and Convenience 01:39:59 - DAGs Not Solving Key Scaling Problems 01:42:42 - Shitcoin Definition: Outdated Dichotomy 01:43:53 - Optimism for Bitcoin's Future Choice 01:45:32 - One Coin to Rule Them All Analogy 01:45:38 - Thanks, Wrap-Up, and Jay Berg Recommendation 01:46:54 - Future Live Demo Tease 01:47:16 - Join Drivechain Insiders Telegram Group 01:48:41 - Closing and Thanks

Boys Club Live from Menlo Park: Peptides, Crypto Privacy, and Poshmark Insights | Special Guests Claire Kart, Jill Gunter, Gloria Allorbi, Zara Stone, and Adi Thacker   Tune in for a packed show full of intriguing conversations, industry insights, and more!   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Boys Club Live 01:15 Shoutout to A16Z and Polygon 03:36 Bitcoin Hits All-Time High 04:56 Interview with Gloria from Gloria's Chito 23:09 Poshmark Insights with Addie Thacker 41:54 Technical Difficulties and Halloween Planning 42:39 Google's Halloween Insights 43:17 Spooky Season and Costume Trends 45:41 Pinterest Trends and Halloween Spending 53:05 Privacy in the Digital Age 01:02:29 Crypto Marketing Hits and Misses 01:06:46 Anti-Gatekeeping in Tech 01:17:00 Espresso: Solving Interoperability in Crypto 01:21:40 Centralized Infrastructure in Blockchain 01:22:28 Ethereum and the Challenges of Bridging 01:24:10 The Rise and Resurgence of Zcash 01:30:38 Taylor Swift and the Double Spend Problem 01:36:05 Poly Market's Strategic Investment 01:39:27 The Peptide Craze in Silicon Valley 01:59:59 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks   Join our newsletters:    https://boysclub.beehiiv.com/ https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/  

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman talks with JP from THORChain to discuss the project's renewed effort to integrate Monero (XMR) into its decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol. JP explains why an earlier 2022–2023 integration attempt stalled due to limitations in Monero's old multisig system and security concerns, and reveals THORChain is now developing a new threshold signature scheme to make Monero swaps trust-minimized and scalable. He outlines an expected rollout through the Vultisig wallet, stagenet, and finally mainnet by Q1 2025. The conversation explores the role of privacy in crypto, competition and collaboration with projects like Serai and Haven, and THORChain's return to its core mission as a decentralized custodian network. JP emphasizes Monero's importance for financial sovereignty and future AI-driven economies, and invites the Monero community to contribute to the integration effort. TIMESTAMPS: (01:15:00) - Guest introduction and discussion about Monero and Thorchain. (02:18:00) - Thorchain's development and multi-sig technology. (05:00:00) - Discussion on Thorchain's decentralized liquidity pool network. (08:50:00) - The Haven team and potential Monero integration with Thorchain. (10:49:00) - Updates on the threshold signature scheme for Monero. (12:07:00) - Timeline for implementing Monero on Thorchain. (13:24:00) - Monero as digital cash and its privacy benefits over Bitcoin and Zcash. (16:51:00) - Zcash's privacy model compared to Monero's. (18:25:00) - Monero's place in decentralized exchange systems. (19:28:00) - How decentralized exchanges like Thorchain compare with centralized ones. (21:02:00) - Monero's liquidity challenges and efforts to improve. (23:21:00) - Competition between Thorchain and Serai (Luke Parker's project). (26:36:00) - Encouragement for more people to contribute to Monero's ecosystem. (29:39:00) - Shift from private key-based wallets to threshold signature wallets. (32:15:00) - Open-source commitment and possible collaboration with Sarai on threshold signature schemes. (35:00:00) - Building for Monero: Threshold signature libraries and their future. (38:28:00) - Making Thorchain more accessible for Monero integration. (39:01:00) - Current progress on Monero integration and Thorchain's roadmap. (42:42:00) - Monero's potential future with decentralized exchanges. (45:58:00) - Thorchain's liquidity model and rebuilding after setbacks. (49:36:00) - Thorchain's expansion and lending features. (51:33:00) - The future of Thorchain and its role in the decentralized finance space. (54:29:00) - Deflationary mechanics of Thorchain's native token, Rune. (57:33:00) - Building a seamless wallet experience for Monero users within Thorchain. (01:00:29) - The resilience of Thorchain and Monero's synergy. (01:02:09) - Onboarding new users and the balance between decentralization and user accessibility. (01:05:55) - Closing remarks: Cypherpunk roots and the future of Monero and Thorchain. GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/jpthor Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, Helius's Mert returns to defend Zcash's ~400% run and the “encrypted Bitcoin” framing, digging into anonymity sets, privacy UX, and why Bitcoiners are so riled up. We then tackle the Tempo bombshell — a ~$500M raise at a ~$5B pre, Stripe/Paradigm ties, Dankrad's move from the EF — alongside Péter Szilágyi's letter on EF culture and compensation: public goods priesthood vs. market incentives. Next up: Mert's “USD Manlet” rethink (why coordinating Solana around one stable is hard, and why pushing USDT to compete with USDC may be the sharper play) plus a gripe-fueled tour of today's DeFi trading UX. Finally, an AWS-outage autopsy: Coinbase downtime, Base sequencer hiccups, Infura/MetaMask ripple effects, and the case for multi-region/multi-cloud redundancy when real money — and sometimes safety — are on the line. And no, despite the memes, Mert is not launching a DEX. For more links and Show Hilights - https://unchainedcrypto.com/podcast-chopping-block/the-chopping-block-zcash-400-tempos-500m-shock-ef-pay-firestorm-aws-base-meltdown-feat-mert/ ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate ⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly  Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius Hosts ⭐️Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly ⭐️Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-founder of Superstate⭐️Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly  Guest ⭐️ Mert, Co-founder & CEO at Helius “One Long Memo” [A Letter To The EF] by Péter Szilágyi https://gist.github.com/karalabe/a2bc53436f29e0711fe680d59e180f6c  Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:22 Mert a Madman of Solana and now Zcash 05:20 Bitcoin vs. Zcash: A Philosophical Clash 14:35 Tempo Fundraise and Ethereum's Talent Exodus 33:05 Ethereum's Social Layer & Public Goods 34:45 The Importance of Religious Priesthood in Crypto 41:01 The USD Manlet Proposal & Stablecoin Coordination 49:32 AWS Outage & Its Impact on Crypto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if privacy wasn't a barrier but the key to blockchain's mass adoption?In this episode, I speak with Fahmi Syed, a financial industry veteran turned Web3 leader, now driving innovation at Midnight—a privacy-first blockchain backed by Charles Hoskinson. Fahmi shares how his journey from hedge funds to Parity, then to Midnight, shaped his belief that rational privacy is not just important, but essential for the next wave of blockchain adoption.We talk about Midnight's unique dual-token model, why current chains fall short on privacy, and how selective disclosure using zero-knowledge proofs could unlock real-world use cases for enterprises and individuals alike. Whether you're a builder, investor, or just curious about Web3's next evolution, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Key Learnings & Timestamps00:45 – Fahmi's journey from hedge funds to Parity and Midnight02:10 – The two things holding blockchain back: privacy and identity04:00 – Why pseudo-anonymity isn't true privacy05:55 – The rising demand for digital privacy (beyond just finance)07:40 – Real-world risks of transparency in financial trading10:15 – Rational privacy and what Midnight is solving12:00 – Where other privacy chains fell short (Monero, Zcash, etc.)14:15 – Protecting data and metadata on-chain17:00 – How Midnight supports transparency without sacrificing privacy22:10 – Building a blockchain with dual state: public and private24:00 – Midnight's dual-token model: Night and Dust explained28:00 – What Web2 gaming taught us about dual currencies33:00 – The Glacier Drop and Scavenger Mine explained34:15 – Midnight's roadmap for the next 6-12 monthsConnecthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fahmi-s-694b5414b/ https://x.com/midnightfdnhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/midnight-foundation/https://www.midnight.gd/⁠ DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Gustave Le Bon revealed that history runs on dreams, not logic—90% of humans merely rationalize their emotions. Every civilization projects fantasy ideals (Christian Heaven, Marxist Utopia, Valhalla) that animate their entire existence. Modernity's enormous wealth enabled unprecedented delusion, creating TWO competing fantasies so powerful that people will destroy nations refusing to fulfill them. Most remain trapped in modernity's mythology, unable to see the illusions controlling their lives. SPONSORS: Zcash: The right technology reshapes politics and culture toward freedom and prosperity. Zcash—the "machinery of freedom"—delivers unstoppable private money through encryption. When your wealth is unseen, it's unseizable. Download Zashi wallet and follow @genzcash to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/genzcash⁠⁠⁠ Shopify:  Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/cognitive⁠ - "The Book" is a beautiful guide on how to preserve modern technology and civilization if the world were to end. https://mdsh.io/whatifalthist Click this link to buy now and use the promo code “WHATIF” to get 10% off for the next month LINKS: Link to my second podcast on world history and interviews: ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / @history102-qg5oj  ⁠⁠ Link to my Twitter-⁠⁠https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref...⁠⁠ Link to my Instagram-⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rudyardwlyn...⁠ Bibliography: The Masks of the Gods by Joseph Camble A History of Religious Ideas by Mircea Eliade The Crowd by Gustave le Bon The Psychology of Socialism by Gustave Le Bon The World Unbalanced by Gustave le Bon Prometheus and Atlas by Jorjani Zombies in Western Culture by Vervaeke The Soul's Code by James Hillman Religion and Culture by Chris Dawson The Psychology of the Great War by Gustave Le Bon The Passion of the Western Mind by Tarnas The Unabomber's Manifesto The Dictators by Richard Overy Modern Times by Paul Johnson Seculosity by Zahl The Gods of Revolution by Dawson Nihilism by Seraphim Rose Forgotten Truth by Houston Smith A Secular Age by Charles Taylor Fire in the Minds of Men by Billington The Total State by Auron Macintyre Leviathan and Its Enemies by Sam Francis The Knowledge Machine by Michael Strevents 1984 by George Orwell Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Pournel Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett examine the Enlightenment's philosophical transformation from medieval religious to modern mechanistic worldviews, analyzing French rationalist, British empirical, and German romantic traditions that fundamentally shaped contemporary Western civilization and thought. -- SPONSOR: ZCASH | SHOPIFY The right technology reshapes politics and culture toward freedom and prosperity. Zcash—the "machinery of freedom"—delivers unstoppable private money through encryption. When your wealth is unseen, it's unseizable. Download Zashi wallet and follow @genzcash to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/genzcash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/cognitive⁠⁠ -- FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @LudwigNverMises (Austin) @TurpentineMedia -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (00:15) The Enlightenment (00:50) Defining the Enlightenment - 18th Century Philosophic Breakthrough (01:06) Why the Enlightenment is Hard to Comprehend Today (01:30) Living Off Systems Created by Smarter Earlier Eras (02:37) Living in a World Created by the Enlightenment (03:19) The Enlightenment as an Open Source Toolkit (04:00) Spenglerian Analysis of the Enlightenment (04:30) Ancient World Parallels - Greece and Rome (05:00) Life-Affirming and Life-Denying Phases of Civilization (05:48) The Axial Age - India, China, and Islam (06:52) Every Civilization Doubts Its Old Religion (07:30) Disintegration Since the Enlightenment (17:35) Sponsors Zcash | Shopify (20:18) 17th Century Context & 30 Years War (56:00) British, German & French Enlightenment Discussion (02:05:20) Tolstoy and the Limits of Rationalism (02:06:27) 19th Century Balance - Technology vs Romantic Subjectivism (02:07:15) Transition from French to German Enlightenment (02:08:00) Eastern Europe and Enlightened Despots (02:08:30) Next Video Preview - 18th Century Regime Europe (02:09:00) The Rational Elite Problem (02:10:29) Intelligence vs Character (02:11:00) The Bell Curve and Overproduction of Mids (02:12:18) Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Bowe is a cryptographer and engineer who is best known for revolutionizing Zcash. After cooperating to fix the inflation bug in the first version of the network, he built Halo to remove the trusted setup – basically obliterating the main reason why Bitcoin did not activate the Zerocash soft fork in 2013. More recently, Sean Bowe announced project Tachyon: an ambitious initiative to scale ZK SNARKs (the technology enabling shielded transactions) to billions of users. Time stamps: 00:01:19 - Sean Bowe's Work on Zcash and Hidden Inflation Bug Fix 00:01:36 - Introduction to Halo and Halo 2: Eliminating Trusted Setup 00:01:51 - Overview of Project Tachyon for Scaling ZK-SNARKs 00:02:43 - Zcash Price Pump and Dance Celebration 00:04:48 - Using Zcash for Encrypted Messages via Zashi Wallet 00:05:42 - Comparing Zcash Messaging to Signal 00:07:17 - Sean Bowe's Early Involvement in Zcash and Bitcoin 00:10:34 - Sean Bowe's Age and Start in Cryptography at 21 00:11:13 - Discovering Bitcoin in 2011 and Privacy Needs 00:13:42 - Contributing to BIP 39 with Slush and Trezor 00:14:19 - Realizing Bitcoin's Lack of Privacy 00:17:50 - Privacy vs. Deniability in Bitcoin and Banks 00:20:23 - Wasabi Wallet and CoinJoins Limitations 00:21:46 - Optional Privacy in Zcash and Wallet Defaults 00:23:16 - Viewer Question: Source of Sean Bowe's Smartness 00:24:47 - Viewer Question: Ideas from Scaling Bottlenecks 00:27:09 - Viewer Quote from Oscar Wilde on Privacy 00:28:07 - Viewer Question: Zcash Network State Meaning 00:30:00 - Viewer Question: Timeline for Tachyon Success 00:33:15 - Chronological Approach to Interview and Tachyon 00:37:33 - Differences Between Zerocoin (Firo) and Zerocash (Zcash) 00:39:55 - Greg Maxwell's CoinJoin and Zerocoin Views 00:42:57 - Moon Math and Cryptographic Assumptions 00:46:33 - Sponsor: Citrea ZK Rollup with BitVM 00:47:19 - Sponsor: Layer2 Labs ZSide Drive Chain 00:49:01 - Sponsor: Bitcoin.com News 00:50:16 - Zcash Leads Crypto Rally News 00:58:49 - Bitcoin's Constraints and Creativity like BitVM 01:05:00 - Zcash Contributors and Zebra Rust Node 01:14:00 - Friendly Forks in Zcash 01:31:00 - Monero Hater Comments and Zcash Anonymity 02:23:00 - Superhero Backstory Tease 02:26:14 - Bitcoin Talk Username and Early ASIC Mining 02:28:35 - Pessimism on Bitcoin Development Speed 02:50:41 - Shielded Zcash Dust Problem 02:52:11 - Quantum Resistance and Self-Transfers 02:53:00 - Long-Term Storage Pool for Quantum Safety 02:54:56 - Avalanche Pre-Consensus like eCash 02:55:04 - Tachyon and Oblivious Synchronization 02:58:56 - Scaling to Billions: Math and No Bottlenecks 03:02:12 - Solving Privacy-Scaling Trilemma 03:04:51 - Off-Chain Secrets and Payment Protocols 03:06:24 - Tachyon as New Privacy Pool 03:12:56 - Wallet Syncing with Tachyon Servers 03:14:50 - Shielded Aggregation in Tachyon 03:17:00 - Tachyon Team Size and Hiring Rust Engineers 03:18:41 - ETA for Tachyon: Next Year 03:23:15 - Greg Maxwell Paper Citation Story 03:25:11 - Explaining ZK-SNARKs to Polkadot Cryptographers 03:31:01 - Zcash Governance and No Benevolent Dictator 03:35:06 - Memos Bloating Blockchain and Anonymity Boost 03:38:06 - Zcash Compatibility with Bitcoin Privacy 03:39:01 - Following Sean Bowe: X Account and Blog

Polymarket scales with Wall Street's blessing, Kalshi fires up KOLs, and BNB chain melts down as fast as it ran. We dissect Aster's data drama, the new privacy wave lifting Zcash, and Galaxy One's glossy yields—what's smart strategy vs. old mistakes in new clothes? Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we unpack Polymarket's jaw-dropper: a $2B raise at a $9B valuation led by ICE (parent of the NYSE), the token tease, and whether prediction markets will eat sportsbooks. We get into the KOL wars (Kalshi vs. Polymarket), the line between paid shilling and product marketing, and what “parlays” look like on prediction platforms. Then: Aster vs. Hyperliquid and DeFiLlama's delist sparks transparency questions, while BNB Chain's 72-hour meme-coin supercycle goes boom→bust. Privacy takes center stage as Zcash rips and the “privacy meta” returns. We close with Galaxy One's 8% yield pitch — BlockFi déjà vu or smarter risk management in a post-CeFi world? Show highlights

Bitcoin is hitting new all-time highs—but is this real euphoria, or just a prelude to it? In this double-header episode, we bring you a Bits + Bips roundtable and an in-depth interview on the five companies best positioned to bring crypto onchain. First, the Bits + Bips crew, Lumida's Ram Ahluwalia, FalconX's Joshua Lim, and NYU professor Austin Campbell, break down what's really driving this crypto rally. Is it dollar debasement, asset revaluation, or just pure animal spirits?  They debate how close we are to a true blow-off top, how to spot a real market peak, and what shocks could shelve bitcoin in an instant. Plus, their takes on Zcash, Japan, Coinbase's banking ambitions, and more. Then, Unchained's Steven Ehrlich sits down with Ryan Yi, author of the Onchain 5 series, to discuss the five companies that are leading crypto's push into real-world adoption.  From Coinbase's Base app and token plans, to Robinhood's play for tokenized assets, Stripe's all-in crypto tech stack, Telegram's TON-powered mini-app ecosystem, and Binance's BNB-based loyalty empire, this is the playbook for what going onchain really looks like. Thank you to our sponsor, Aptos! Hosts: Steve Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guests: Joshua Lim, Co-Head of Markets at FalconX Austin Campbell, NYU Stern professor and founder and managing partner of Zero Knowledge Consulting Ryan Yi, Ex Coinbase, Coinbase Ventures, and CoinFund For links to all the amazing articles, visit https://unchainedcrypto.com/bits-bips/bits-bips-whats-really-driving-bitcoin-and-whos-driving-crypto-onchain/ Timestamps:  0:00 Intro  4:38 What Josh learned at Token2049 about what's really moving the market  10:12 How the options market is quietly driving bitcoin's price  13:25 Why Ram says this isn't a “debasement trade,” despite what everyone thinks  20:29 Whether we've hit peak euphoria—or not even close  23:54 Why Zcash suddenly exploded in price  26:45 How political changes in Japan are shaping markets  30:30 How to spot the real market top—and why Austin challenges Ram's call on stocks beating gold  35:41 How CME's 24/7 futures could change crypto trading  39:20 The signs Ram thinks would signal when the top is in  43:43 How bitcoin, altcoins, and tech stocks trade together and how they don't  47:59 What kind of shock could finally take bitcoin down  51:34 What to make of Coinbase applying for a banking license  53:34 Whether Galaxy is trying to become the next crypto super app  57:59 Why this cycle might play out completely differently  1:02:04 Why Ram believes banks are about to crush earnings  1:03:03 The biggest risks investors still aren't paying attention to  1:07:56 Meet 5 The Firms Poised to Drive the Next Wave of Crypto Adoption  1:08:53 Why distribution is the key battleground for the next wave of crypto adoption  1:12:24 How Coinbase is rearchitecting its platform around Base  1:15:42 What the upcoming Base token and Base app could unlock for users  1:19:13 How Robinhood is competing in crypto—and why it might have an edge  1:25:56 What the tokenization trend means for Robinhood's future  1:27:52 Why Stripe is building a crypto tech stack of its own  1:35:02 Why Telegram's TON token is central to its survival and growth  1:41:40 What's behind TON's lagging price performance  1:45:13 How Binance uses the BNB token as a cornerstone of its entire ecosystem  1:52:43 Why going fully onchain could be the defining strategy for the next generation of companies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices