Andreas Tsamados (Fileverse) on Decentralized File Sharing (EP.488)
Andreas Tsamados, the founder of Fileverse joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Andreas’ academic background and path that led him to starting Fileverse An overview of Fileverse and the ambitions of the project. Why a decentralized file sharing platform is necessary and better than a centralized option for certain customer types. SAFE multi-signs […]
Dan Tapiero (1RT Partners) 2023 Market Recap (EP.489)
Dan Tapiero, the founder and Managing Partner of 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners joins this show. In this episode we discuss: The state of the crypto/blockchain markets since the FTX collapse. The impact of the Bitcoin ETF on fund flows in the industry. The market for growth and secondary investing. The LP landscape and how […]
Weekly Roundup 12/22/23 (Inscriptions mania, Fairshake PAC) (EP.490)
Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Matt’s tree crisis The Jamie Dimon Elizabeth Warren nexus Is there a really a revolving door between crypto and the government? Warren’s latest volley of letters Promethian gets authorization to start trading We recap the inscriptions frenzy A new Super PAC […]
Jill Gunter (Espresso) on Helping Rollups Decentralize (EP.492)
In this episode, we sit down with Jill Gunter, co-founder of Espresso, to discuss: Espresso’s original mission and the challenges of building a privacy solution Shifting direction to focus on building infrastructure to help L2 rollups decentralize The role of a sequencer in a rollup and how Espresso intends to decentralize it Trading off centralized […]
Weekly Roundup 12/29/23 (2024 predictions, BSA unconstitutional, ETH ETF prospects) (EP.493)
Matt and Nic return for the last week of 2023. In this episode: South Shore bar pie Our 2024 resolutions Was Barry Silbert the main character Bitcoin miners had a good year ARK is selling their GBTC holdings The Cointucky Derby Will an ETH ETF be a fast follow? Will ETF sponsors sue the SEC […]
Nitya Subramanian (Capsule) on Leveraging Crypto’s Superpower (EP.494)
In this episode, we host Nitya Subramanian, founder and CEO of Capsule, which is building cross-application embedded wallet infrastructure. We discuss: Outstanding challenges with web3 onboarding How applications are integrating parts of the wallet experience How Capsule helps developers give their end users the key privileges Why interoperability is crypto’s key superpower How Capsule simplifies […]
Weekly Roundup 01/05/24 (ETF looming, DoJ drops SBF charges, TNG DDY) (EP.495)
Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode: Matrixport’s bearish ETF take The DoJ drops campaign finance charges against SBF Goldman and JPM are authorized participants for the ETF Where will the fees settle out for the major Bitcoin ETFs Nic’s vanity license plate story Do we still believe […]
Matthew Le Merle and Mitch Mechigian (Blockchain Coinvestors) on 2024 Predictions (EP.496)
Matthew Le Merle and Mitch Mechigian of Blockchain Coinvestors join the show. In this episode we discuss the Blockchain Coinvestors 2024 Predictions. To learn more about Blockchain Coinvestors: Website Webinar Check out this episode!
Matt Hougan (Bitwise) on the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs (EP.497)
Matt Hougan, the CIO of Bitwise Asset Management joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Spot Bitcoin ETFs are approved! The process to get to this point. The competitive landscape for the 11 products that were approved by the SEC on Wednesday. BITB, the Bitwise spot product which is the low cost option in […]
Ryan Selkis (Messari) on Crypto Theses for 2024 (EP.491)
Ryan Selkis, the co-founder and CEO of Messari joins the show. In this episode we discuss: The regulatory landscape and how the industry should be prioritizing policy initiatives. Grayscale, GBTC and the evolution of exchange traded products. The institutional market and the impact of a Bitcoin ETF. The many failures of the SEC with regards […]