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the CurbSophie Somerville invites you to become Fwends with her delightful feature film debutSophie Somerville is an Australian emerging filmmaker whose short films Linda 4 Eva and Peeps made waves at film festivals around the world. Now with her feature film debut Fwends, winner of the Berlinale Forum's Caligari Film Prize for Innovation, Sophie firmly makes her mark on Australian cinema as a talent to watch out for.As Cody Allen wrote in their review, Fwends is 'a tender portrait of friendship, loss and rediscovery' and it's out in Australian cinemas from 7 November 2025.Nadine Whitney interviews Sophie ahead of the films release.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, an...
2025-11-0337 minthe CurbSophie Somerville invites you to become Fwends with her delightful feature film debutSophie Somerville is an Australian emerging filmmaker whose short films Linda 4 Eva and Peeps made waves at film festivals around the world. Now with her feature film debut Fwends, winner of the Berlinale Forum's Caligari Film Prize for Innovation, Sophie firmly makes her mark on Australian cinema as a talent to watch out for.As Cody Allen wrote in their review, Fwends is 'a tender portrait of friendship, loss and rediscovery' and it's out in Australian cinemas from 7 November 2025.Nadine Whitney interviews Sophie ahead of the films release.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, an...
2025-11-0337 min
Let's Be Diverse: Solutions for HR Leaders, Managers and the WorkforceThe Ultimate Guide To Your First 90 Days In A New RoleStarting a new role is a time for learning, relationship building, and demonstrating your value. In this episode we discuss the importance of taking initiative to set yourself up for long term success in your career. Our guest is Chrsitina Somerville
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Thank you again to my Gold Sponsors Nicole Donnelly, with Hello Moxie, and Alexandra Bowden, Will Kruer with PEOPLEfirst Talent & Retention Consulting andThe Wellness Universe Corporate, Feature Sponsors Trish McGrath, CCTC, CDCS, MBTI with Edge Career Solutions, Eri...
2025-06-2437 min
A Reading Life, A Writing Life, with Sally BayleyThe Green LadyFor Miss Braithwaite, who gave me eloquence.
‘I need to summon the spirits of place…’
This week, we join Sally in rehearsal for a performance, given last week at Somerville College as part of Oxfordshire Mind’s evening of ‘Connections.’ Listen for an invocation of character, both in fiction and of those figures in our own lives that become part of our stories.
Both Gladys and J.M.W. Turner feature in Sally’s recent novel, The Green Lady (William Collins, 2023).
This episode was edited and produced by James Bowen...
2025-06-1415 min
The DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Here Come the ETH Treasury Strategy Companies!Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the accelerating institutionalization of crypto, several emerging crypto treasury strategies, current market dynamics and the case for alternatives like cryptoassets, Andrew's big news, the growing convergence between TradFi and DeFi, and more.
2025-05-2825 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Here Come the ETH Treasury Strategy Companies!Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the accelerating institutionalization of crypto, several emerging crypto treasury strategies, current market dynamics and the case for alternatives like cryptoassets, Andrew's big news, the growing convergence between TradFi and DeFi, and more.
2025-05-2825 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Tether - Coming to America!Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on the role of stablecoins, particularly Tether, in the treasury market. They explore the implications of Tether's growth and its potential to act as a significant buyer of U.S. government debt. The conversation also delves into Ethereum's upcoming upgrade, market valuations of private vs. public companies, and the future of crypto narratives.
2025-05-0843 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Tether - Coming to America!Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on the role of stablecoins, particularly Tether, in the treasury market. They explore the implications of Tether's growth and its potential to act as a significant buyer of U.S. government debt. The conversation also delves into Ethereum's upcoming upgrade, market valuations of private vs. public companies, and the future of crypto narratives.
2025-05-0843 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - The Death of Memecoins and the Revenge of Crypto FundamentalsJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss why Andrew remains bullish despite the recent brutal sell-off, a crash course on crypto fundamentals, the three key advantages of fundamental crypto investing over TradFi, valuable resources for analyzing standardized crypto metrics, the opportunity to invest in long-term compounders that return capital to tokenholders, a spotlight on Celestia and whether growth or economics should be the primary focus, the SEC's dismissal of its lawsuit against Uniswap and its implications for the future of DeFi, current crypto market sentiment data, and...
2025-02-2644 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - The Death of Memecoins and the Revenge of Crypto FundamentalsJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss why Andrew remains bullish despite the recent brutal sell-off, a crash course on crypto fundamentals, the three key advantages of fundamental crypto investing over TradFi, valuable resources for analyzing standardized crypto metrics, the opportunity to invest in long-term compounders that return capital to tokenholders, a spotlight on Celestia and whether growth or economics should be the primary focus, the SEC's dismissal of its lawsuit against Uniswap and its implications for the future of DeFi, current crypto market sentiment data, and...
2025-02-2644 min
Experimental PodcastThe first oneCommunity Building Ben starting weekly Sunday dinners inspired by Andrew's Fractal experienceTips: start small, encourage +1s, manage vibe through friend referralsDiscussion of Andrew's upcoming book "How to Live Near Your Friends"Fractal community experience: 70+ people, shared building, regular eventsPersonal Projects & VenturesBen's flight training experience and risk analysisPotential Somerville city council runNeed for daytime workspace/community containerBalance of talking vs. doing in project executionFuture Plans Exploring office/community space in SomervillePotential "campus" development projectCreating walkable, connected communitiesWeekly accountability for progressStuff to doContinue Sunday dinnersPlan Andrew's Somerville visitResearch office sp...
2024-12-121h 11The DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Let's Talk About SX, Baby! With Andrew Young of SX NetworkJoin Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with Andrew Young, Co-Founder and CEO of SX Network. Listen in as they explore Andrew's background and journey into crypto, the inefficiencies in traditional sports betting that inspired him to start SX, the advantages of SX over centralized betting exchanges, its revenue model, its narrow focus on sports markets, the two phases of SX's development, the SX token, its underlying technology and scalability, and more.
2024-11-2148 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Let's Talk About SX, Baby! With Andrew Young of SX NetworkJoin Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with Andrew Young, Co-Founder and CEO of SX Network. Listen in as they explore Andrew's background and journey into crypto, the inefficiencies in traditional sports betting that inspired him to start SX, the advantages of SX over centralized betting exchanges, its revenue model, its narrow focus on sports markets, the two phases of SX's development, the SX token, its underlying technology and scalability, and more.
2024-11-2148 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Would a Trump 2nd Term REALLY Help Crypto? Alex and Andrew DebateJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the "Trump Pump" in the crypto markets this past week following the assassination attempt last weekend, the authenticity of Trump's promises to support and embrace the crypto industry in America, the differing views that Democrats and Republicans have on big and little tech, how successful the imminent ETH ETF launch in the U.S. could be, the recent strength and influx of net flows into the BTC ETFs, Grayscale's new Decentralized AI Fund, and more!
2024-07-1926 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Would a Trump 2nd Term REALLY Help Crypto? Alex and Andrew DebateJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the "Trump Pump" in the crypto markets this past week following the assassination attempt last weekend, the authenticity of Trump's promises to support and embrace the crypto industry in America, the differing views that Democrats and Republicans have on big and little tech, how successful the imminent ETH ETF launch in the U.S. could be, the recent strength and influx of net flows into the BTC ETFs, Grayscale's new Decentralized AI Fund, and more!
2024-07-1926 min
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S02 E9: Tunnels Under The City of Guelph - DJ Farnworth🎙, Mafia, Spooky stories in Guelph. In this conversation, Andrew Somerville interviews DJ Farnworth about their experiences in podcasting and their respective podcasts. They discuss the purpose of their podcasts and the desire to create a positive narrative for their community. DJ shares upcoming guests for his podcast, including Paul Kendall, Jackie Johnson, Dino Scrimenti, and Bonnie. They also talk about the ease of getting guests and the length of podcast episodes. They emphasize the importance of authentic conversations and the power of long-form interviews. Finally, they discuss the use of AI and technology in podcasting. The...
2024-04-231h 07The DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How MetaMask Institutional is Taking Web3 Mainstream with Daniel LynchJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Daniel Lynch, Head of MetaMask Institutional Partnerships at Consensys. Listen in as they discuss Daniel's journey from working at SWIFT to Consensys, MetaMask at its core and the role it fulfills, its future integrated functionalities, their strategy and supports to bring institutions on chain, the understanding and thoughts that banks have on blockchain technology, whether the future will be multi-chain, all-things MetaMask Snaps, Daniel's role and the state of Web3 in Latin America, and more!
2024-04-1946 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - DCG's Bright Future, Plus MONAD Secures the BagJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss Monad Labs' $225 million fundraising round led by Paradigm, why developers are excited about Monad, what EVM-compatible blockchains are and how they work, the current chain ecosystem dynamics and how things might look in the future, the FTX estate selling $1.9 billion worth of locked-up Solana, Genesis liquidating GBTC shares to buy Bitcoin to distribute to Gemini Earn creditors, and more!
2024-04-1129 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Is Memecoin Madness Over? Plus: How to Value BaseJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss a crypto market recap, which phase of the cycle we're likely in, whether the recent multi-month memecoin madness could finally be coming to an end, where investors may rotate into next, the series of big raises by crypto VC firms in past weeks, the state of Ethereum post-Dencun upgrade and its sustainability compared to other chains, Coinbase's layer 2 Base and valuing the network, Ethena Labs' new ENA token, and more!
2024-04-0437 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Bringing an Engineer's Mentality to Early Stage VC with Avichal Garg & Ken Deeter of Electric CapitalJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guests Avichal Garg, Co-Founder and General Partner, and Ken Deeter, General Partner, of Electric Capital. Listen in as they discuss the different phases of crypto adoption, how they think about investing in the space and key areas they're monitoring, what the future of decentralized finance might look like, the evolution of staking and yield-bearing assets, whether applications will go cross-chain or build out their own appchains, the net result of DeFi ecosystems between different chains, and more!
2024-03-2833 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Ethereum's Tim Beiko on how Dencun massively scales EthereumJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Tim Beiko, Protocol Support of the Ethereum Foundation. Listen in as they discuss a simple explanation of Ethereum's Dencun upgrade, the sustainability of lower layer two transaction fees, whether there's still a need for several different layer two chains, what's next on Ethereum's scaling roadmap, considerations on raising the data throughout on Ethereum, timeline on stateless Ethereum and full sharding efforts, the Ethereum Foundation team and how they operate, and more!
2024-03-2246 min
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S02 E08 - Where to Live if Retiring in Guelph with Tyson HinschbergerThis episode of City DNA explores the Village by the Arboretum in Guelph, a 55+ community designed for retirees seeking an active and maintenance-free lifestyle. The conversation covers the amenities and activities available in the village, the age restrictions, and the transition from bungalows to mid-rise buildings. The location and accessibility of the village are also discussed, highlighting its proximity to the University of Guelph and other amenities. The concept of aging in place and the continuum of care within the village are explored, along with the unique ownership structure and monthly fees. The episode concludes with a...
2024-03-0956 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Animal Spirits Return! ETH Denver Roundup with Sid Powell of Maple FinanceJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Sidney Powell, Co-Founder and CEO of Maple Finance. Listen in as they discuss key takeaways from the ETHDenver 2024 conference, the different types of stablecoins, potential lending opportunities that exist with restaking, Maple's next growth areas, the size of the on-chain institutional market, the benefits and challenges with lending to protocols, lending with locked tokens of early investors or token treasuries, real-world asset tokenization versus crypto-native lending yields, attractive horizontal and vertical future opportunities, and more!
2024-03-0742 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Revenge of Old School DeFi and Bitcoin's Reflexivity ExplainedJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss this past week's Bitcoin-led market rally, their current takes on the crypto market and what's next, gaining digital asset exposure through MicroStrategy vs. Bitcoin ETFs, the potential for SEC approval on Ethereum ETFs, the emergence of Bitcoin layer 2s and some exciting projects, Uniswap Foundation's proposal to distribute protocol revenue to token holders, Coinbase's app store ranking and significance, Andrew's Bitcoin story, Bitcoin reflexivity, and more!
2024-02-2946 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Revenge of Old School DeFi and Bitcoin's Reflexivity ExplainedJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss this past week's Bitcoin-led market rally, their current takes on the crypto market and what's next, gaining digital asset exposure through MicroStrategy vs. Bitcoin ETFs, the potential for SEC approval on Ethereum ETFs, the emergence of Bitcoin layer 2s and some exciting projects, Uniswap Foundation's proposal to distribute protocol revenue to token holders, Coinbase's app store ranking and significance, Andrew's Bitcoin story, Bitcoin reflexivity, and more!
2024-02-2946 min
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S2 E7: Electric Vehicles are 200 Years Old with John WatsonSummaryThis podcast episode discusses the history and future of electric vehicles (EVs) and the challenges and controversies surrounding them. The conversation begins with personal anecdotes about driving gas-powered cars and the desire for more sustainable transportation options. The history of EVs is explored, from early electric cars in the 1800s to the decline of electric vehicles in the early 20th century. The transition to EVs in Norway is highlighted as a successful example, with 90% of cars sold in Norway being battery electric vehicles. The conversation also covers the misconceptions about EVs in cold weather...
2024-02-291h 06
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S2 E6 - Ending Rental Scams With Hart Togman of Rent Panda SummaryRent Panda is a tech-enabled real estate company that offers a range of services to support landlords throughout their rental journey. They provide software for DIY landlords, tenant placement and screening services, and full-service property management. Rent Panda focuses on educating landlords on best practices and helping them navigate the rental market. They prioritize tenant screening and fraud prevention to ensure the safety and success of their clients. The rental industry in Canada is still underdeveloped, and Rent Panda aims to fill the middle market by providing affordable and professional services to landlords and...
2024-02-231h 01The DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - The Bitcoin ETF launch was the most successful ever. Is ETH next? With James Seyffart of BloombergJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest James Seyffart, ETF Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Listen in as they discuss James' methodology behind the Bitcoin ETF approval odds he set last year, reading between the lines of GBTC and ETHE's discounts to NAV, the likelihood of Ethereum ETF approvals, how the SEC differs from other nations' regulators, the historic flows into Bitcoin ETFs, next cryptoasset to get ETF beyond BTC and ETH, Canadian Bitcoin ETF outflows following U.S. approvals, GBTC's high 1.50% fee, whether Ethereum staking and leveraged Bitcoin...
2024-02-2253 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Web3 Gaming. A powerful idea whose time has come…again! With Rebecca Liao of SagaJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder and CEO at Saga. Listen in as they discuss an update of the past year for Saga, their upcoming $SAGA community genesis airdrop to five different ecosystems, thoughts on crypto loyalty 'points' with projects like Blur, the thesis behind modular blockchains and its relevance to Saga, their recent $6.5 million raise plans for the year ahead, if the space is finally ready for consumer crypto applications, and more!
2024-02-1642 min
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA PODCAST S1 E5: You'll Never Own A Home | Hilal PervaizIn this episode, Andrew Somerville and Hilal Pervaiz discuss the challenges young people face in saving for a home in Ontario Canada. They explore the impact of debt, the difficulty of saving money, and the high cost of living. They introduce the concept of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and explain how an FHSA can help lower taxes and grow savings. They also emphasize the importance of starting early and taking advantage of compounding to build wealth over time. In this conversation, Andrew Somerville and Hilal Pervaiz discuss the importance of paying yourself first and the...
2024-02-1554 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Tether Money Printer Go Brrrrr, Plus when Elon Coin?Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss Tether's 2023 Attestation Report, GoDaddy's partnership with Ethereum Name Service to bridge domain names with crypto wallets, FTX's desire to sell 8% Anthropic stake as part of its liquidation process to help make customers "whole," Farcaster's frenzy of activity following its frames launch last, the prospect of Twitter as a Web3 protocol, and more!
2024-02-0833 min
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S2 E4 - Is Crokinole Going to the Olympics? With Tracey Boards CEO Jeremy TraceyIn this episode of the City DNA podcast, Andrew Somerville interviews Jeremy Tracey from Tracy Boards about the game of Crokinole. They discuss the history of Crokinole, including its Canadian origins and the annual World Crokinole Championships held in Tavistock. Jeremy explains the rules and objectives of the game, as well as the strategies and skills involved. He also shares his experience as a professional Crokinole player and the balance between growing his business and keeping the fun in the game. Jeremy Tracey discusses his involvement in tournaments and events, the challenges of balancing responsibilities and traveling, and the...
2024-02-071h 05The DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Is the Bitcoin Halving the Bull Market's Next Catalyst?Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss an update on Bitcoin ETF flows after their first two official trading weeks, Bitcoin's fast-approaching halving in less than 75 days, Bitwise's decision to publicly disclose their Bitcoin wallet address, Bitcoin ETF issuers' fee competition and pledge differentiators, our Bitcoin beard commitment, Noble's $100 million milestone, and more!
2024-02-0220 min
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S2 E3 - Things You Didn't Know About Backyard Homes with CEO Steve ReidIn this conversation, Andrew Somerville interviews Steve Reed, the owner-founder of Cabin Office, about backyard homes and their potential as a solution to the housing crisis in Canada. They discuss the challenges of working with municipalities and obtaining building permits for backyard homes. Steve shares his insights on the future of backyard homes and the need for changes in building codes and zoning regulations. They also explore the costs and considerations for homeowners interested in building backyard homes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the benefits of multi-generational living and the potential for incentives and future...
2024-02-011h 08
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S1E1: Unlocking Homeownership: Navigating Mortgages, FHSA, and Innovative Solutions in CanadaWelcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of our podcast series, where we delve into the world of homeownership with Brandon Love, a dedicated mortgage agent from Ontario, Canada. Join your host, Andrew Somerville, as he explores various topics that impact home buyers today.In this episode, we kick off with a brief introduction before diving into a conversation with Brandon Love, unveiling the insights of his expertise. Discover what to expect when working with a mortgage broker and valuable tips on optimizing your mortgage application process.The spotlight then shifts to the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) – a...
2024-02-0159 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Noble CEO Jelena Juric on Democratizing Dollars and RWAsJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Jelena Djuric, Founder and CEO of Noble. Listen in as they discuss an update following Noble's launch of bringing USDC to Cosmos, key metrics they use to measure their success, dYdX's impact on the ecosystem, exciting upcoming projects within Cosmos, some fun facts encompassing demand for the U.S. dollar, Noble's new partnership with Hashnote, their decision to transition to Interchain Security, what's next for Noble, Jelena's Bad Kid NFT, and more!
2024-01-2540 min
City DNA Podcast - People in Our NeighbourhoodCity DNA Podcast S2E2: Constructing a Startup and Revolutionizing Renovation with BidmiiWelcome to the City DNA Podcast Episode 2, where we unravel the unique stories and innovations shaping the urban landscape. In this episode, we dive into the proptech revolution and explore the journey of Bidmii, a groundbreaking startup transforming the renovation industry.Join us as we sit down with Jon Christensen, the co-founder and CEO of Bidmii, a company that has become a leader in the proptech space. Jon's background in franchising, design, and development laid the foundation for Bidmii's inception. We'll learn how he and his brother identified a need in the market during the pandemic and...
2024-01-1854 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Bull Market Vibes? We Unveil our Top Web3 Predictions for 2024Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss a roundup of the current crypto market post-ETF approval, the potential for a revenge rally from original alternative layer-1 chains, possible attention shift from underlying fundamentals toward growth, the chance of Ethereum ETFs taking longer than expected, how the stablecoin market could amass to $200 billion by year-end, why enterprise adoption of public blockchains could accelerate in 2024, whether a 'D Everything' market will occur this year, and more.
2024-01-1839 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Bitcoin ETFs Get the Green Light, a Conversation with Osmosis Co-Founder Sunny AggarwalJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Sunny Aggarwal, Co-Founder of Osmosis. Listen in as they discuss the Bitcoin ETF approvals and their potential implications, the state of Web3 and Osmosis' role within it, the impact of having native USDC on Cosmos, exciting narratives circulating within the ecosystem, Osmosis' DEX market share, the prospect of a successful crypto native stablecoin, and more.
2024-01-1138 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - dYdX ditches Ethereum and migrates to Cosmos. Why it matters - with Charles d'Haussy of dYdXJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Charles d'Haussy, CEO of the dYdX Foundation. Listen in as they discuss Charles' journey into crypto, the history of dYdX, the thought process behind and decision to migrate, the reasoning for Cosmos SDK selection, their rare situation and chance at becoming a profitable protocol, experience moving exchange and users from one network to another, dYdX builders' product focus moving forward, future growth opportunities for dYdX, Cosmos USD liquidity, some fantastic blockchain analogies, and more!
2024-01-0439 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Investing in Web3, the Easy Way with ML TechJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Leo Mindyuk, Co-Founder and CEO of ML Tech. Listen in as they discuss an overview of ML Tech, Leo's trading experience and journey into the crypto space, differentiating features from first-generation firms within the decentralized quant trading movement, potential opportunity to become a software provider, popular crypto trading strategies and key differences to those in traditional finance (tradFi), how ML Tech thinks about and manages counterparty risk, which types of investors they've had the most traction with, current challenges with deploying institutional...
2023-12-1434 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - "Silent Rally" Pushes Bitcoin Through $40,000. Where to Next?Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss Bitcoin's 'silent' rally beyond $44,000 and its driving forces, crypto market trajectory predictions based on past cycle experiences, interesting metrics regarding retail investor sentiment and Bitcoin supply, the intersection of AI and blockchain as seen in Alex's AI stack, the growing popularity of Web3 social, how decentralized exchanges' on-chain trading volumes could surpass CEXs, sustainable growth models, and more!
2023-12-0826 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Missionaries, Mercenaries and Pragmatists - The Debate Between Decentralization and Growth Rages OnJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss the crypto market rally following Binance's $4B settlement last week, key signals of growing confidence in Bitcoin ETF approvals, the controversy encompassing Ethereum layer-2 (L2) Blast, the potential upcoming Cosmos fork, and more!
2023-12-0124 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - OpenAI drama makes the case for Decentralized AI, plus Binance settlesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss OpenAI's history and structure, Sam Altman's firing, the importance of decentralized artificial intelligence, Binance's $4 billion settlement and CZ resignation, NVIDIA's impact on the crypto space, and more!
2023-11-2324 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - We Reveal the Narratives and Themes for the Next Bull MarketJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss the approaching 'three horsemen' crypto catalysts, the potential magnitude of inflows in the event of SEC-approved BTC ETFs, investors' cryptoasset rotation from bitcoin into ethereum and solana, 3iQ's new Ether Staking ETF, Coinbase's positioning for the next cycle, builders' blockchain architecture preferences, Noble's upcoming launch of Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol for USDC, and more!
2023-11-1638 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How Decentralized Computing will Unleash the Spatial Web with Jules Urbach and Trevor Harries-JonesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guests Jules Urbach, CEO of OTOY and Founder of the Render Network, and Trevor Harries-Jones, COO of OTOY and on the Board of Directors for the Render Network Foundation. Listen in as they discuss the Render Network's origin story, customer preferences on using OTOY versus the decentralized cloud, OTOY's toolkit compatibility on the Render Network, how it ensures security and privacy for projects, its proof-of-reputation mechanism, having a hash of the rendered visual NFT, performance gap in chips, the Render Network's thesis encompassing...
2023-11-0943 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - What are Tokenomics? With Mehdi Farooq of Animoca BrandsJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Mehdi Farooq, Senior Tokenomics Analyst of Animoca Brands. Listen in as they discuss Mehdi's day-to-day role, past projects he's worked on, the intersection of in-game assets with governance models, ApeCoin's evolution toward ApeChain, exciting ecosystems for developers to build on, token standards' impact on interoperability, NFTs' potential for a comeback, leveraging NFTs as collateral for DeFi, and more!
2023-11-0232 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Bitcoin ETF False Alarm Sends Market into FrenzyJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss Cointelegraph's false U.S. Bitcoin ETF approval report, Grayscale Investments' cryptoasset trusts' narrowing spreads, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's interview on the genuine demand for Bitcoin, Marc Andreessen's recent "The Techno-Optimist," and more!
2023-10-1828 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Enterprise Blockchain is Dead. Long Live Public Blockchains for the Enterprise!Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss an update on the FTX trial after week one in court, the influx of VC funding toward AI-based businesses, a macroeconomic crypto market analysis and potential upcoming catalysts, current enterprise interest and sentiment surrounding public blockchains, which chains these businesses are opting to build upon and why, impressive best seller accolades for Alex's new Web3 book, a news headline roundup, and more!
2023-10-1621 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Grayscale Applies to Convert Ether Trust into ETF. Plus: FTX Trial BeginsJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3. Listen in as they discuss Michael Lewis' new book on FTX's collapse, his controversial comments regarding Sam Bankman-Fried, Grayscale's official application to convert its Ethereum Trust (ETHE) into an ETF, Ethereum's post-Merge performance, outcomes of Bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S., the hidden significance of Ether futures on its classification, Microsoft's potential roadmap to include crypto wallet in its next-gen Xbox, and more!
2023-10-0524 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - LIVE from Forum Fintech Montreal!Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi on center stage at the Canada Fintech Forum 2023 in Montréal. Listen in as they discuss Andrew's journey into Web3, Uniswap's revolution, DAO's incentivization model, use cases for decentralization, SX Network's role within the ecosystem, importance of smart contracts, balancing technological innovation with inherent risks, Andrew's optimism for future of crypto, tokenization of U.S. dollar in stablecoins, and more!
2023-09-2921 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - LIVE from Forum Fintech Montreal!Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi on center stage at the Canada Fintech Forum 2023 in Montréal. Listen in as they discuss Andrew's journey into Web3, Uniswap's revolution, DAO's incentivization model, use cases for decentralization, SX Network's role within the ecosystem, importance of smart contracts, balancing technological innovation with inherent risks, Andrew's optimism for future of crypto, tokenization of U.S. dollar in stablecoins, and more!
2023-09-2921 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - The USDT Juggernaut Keeps on Rolling, Plus ETHCC and DeFi WoesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi. Listen in as they discuss Andrew's recent trip to Paris and his on-the-ground key takeaways from EthCC, Tether's Q2 2023 attestation report, Curve Finance's exploit and its potentially seismic implications for the DeFi ecosystem and more!
2023-08-0332 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - The USDT Juggernaut Keeps on Rolling, Plus ETHCC and DeFi WoesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi. Listen in as they discuss Andrew's recent trip to Paris and his on-the-ground key takeaways from EthCC, Tether's Q2 2023 attestation report, Curve Finance's exploit and its potentially seismic implications for the DeFi ecosystem and more!
2023-08-0332 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - "Making Polygon DeFi More Accessible Than Running Water", with Hamzah Khan of Polygon TechnologiesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi with special guest Hamzah Khan, Head of DeFi at Polygon Technologies. Listen in as they discuss Polygon, the future of DeFi, app chain trends, and more! Polygon is a layer 2 Ethereum scaling solution that enables developers to build scalable, user-friendly, and secure decentralized applications (dApps) by "bringing the world to Ethereum." As the Head of Defi, Hamzah remains committed to developing Polygon's cutting-edge technology to grow further the 37,000+ Web3 applications utilizing Polygon. Hamzah is also an angel investor who personally invests in various DeFi and Web3 infrastructure...
2023-02-1639 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - "Making Polygon DeFi More Accessible Than Running Water", with Hamzah Khan of Polygon TechnologiesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi with special guest Hamzah Khan, Head of DeFi at Polygon Technologies. Listen in as they discuss Polygon, the future of DeFi, app chain trends, and more! Polygon is a layer 2 Ethereum scaling solution that enables developers to build scalable, user-friendly, and secure decentralized applications (dApps) by "bringing the world to Ethereum." As the Head of Defi, Hamzah remains committed to developing Polygon's cutting-edge technology to grow further the 37,000+ Web3 applications utilizing Polygon. Hamzah is also an angel investor who personally invests in various DeFi and Web3 infrastructure...
2023-02-1639 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - "Web3 for Gamers: The Saga Experience" With Rebecca Liao of SagaJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi with special guest Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder and CEO at Saga. Listen in as they discuss Saga, Rebecca's incredible past leading into Web3, Web3 Gaming and Entertainment ecosystems, and more! Rebecca Liao is the CEO of Saga, a Web3 protocol for launching dedicated blockchains. Saga allows developers to create their own blockchains with just a single click. It provides dedicated runtime environments for high performance and low, predictable gas fees. Users can freely transfer assets between ecosystems using Saga's dedicated chains, which are IBC+ enabled. Rebecca was previously...
2023-02-1039 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - "Web3 for Gamers: The Saga Experience" With Rebecca Liao of SagaJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi with special guest Rebecca Liao, Co-Founder and CEO at Saga. Listen in as they discuss Saga, Rebecca's incredible past leading into Web3, Web3 Gaming and Entertainment ecosystems, and more! Rebecca Liao is the CEO of Saga, a Web3 protocol for launching dedicated blockchains. Saga allows developers to create their own blockchains with just a single click. It provides dedicated runtime environments for high performance and low, predictable gas fees. Users can freely transfer assets between ecosystems using Saga's dedicated chains, which are IBC+ enabled. Rebecca was previously...
2023-02-1039 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Will Algorithmic Stablecoins Ever Work? With Sasha Ivanov of WavesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Sasha Ivanov, Waves Ecosystem Founder. Today's topic: algorithmic stablecoins. Will they ever work? Waves is a global open-source platform for decentralized applications launched in 2016, based on proof-of-stake consensus and a community-driven technology stack. Ivanov has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin after their current USDN algorithmic stablecoin in the Waves ecosystem depegged, angering many in the Waves ecosystem. Tune in to the 80th DeFi Decoded episode to hear Alex, Andrew, and Sasha discuss all things stablecoins and learn more about Waves.
2023-02-0232 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Will Algorithmic Stablecoins Ever Work? With Sasha Ivanov of WavesJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of DeFi and Web3 with special guest Sasha Ivanov, Waves Ecosystem Founder. Today's topic: algorithmic stablecoins. Will they ever work? Waves is a global open-source platform for decentralized applications launched in 2016, based on proof-of-stake consensus and a community-driven technology stack. Ivanov has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin after their current USDN algorithmic stablecoin in the Waves ecosystem depegged, angering many in the Waves ecosystem. Tune in to the 80th DeFi Decoded episode to hear Alex, Andrew, and Sasha discuss all things stablecoins and learn more about Waves.
2023-02-0232 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How Should We Value Digital Assets? with Sam AndrewOn today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew sit down with crypto researcher Sam Andrew. Sam cut his teeth as an equity and fixed income analyst at a prominent New York-based hedge fund before turning his attention to Web3. His training on Wall Street has helped him bring a rigour and discipline to analyzing this new asset class. But it also forced him to re-train his brain to rethink valuation methodology and come up with some new ways to understand this technology. We discuss: does "value" exist in Web3? What are the top metrics we can use to measure...
2023-01-2639 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How Should We Value Digital Assets? with Sam AndrewOn today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew sit down with crypto researcher Sam Andrew. Sam cut his teeth as an equity and fixed income analyst at a prominent New York-based hedge fund before turning his attention to Web3. His training on Wall Street has helped him bring a rigour and discipline to analyzing this new asset class. But it also forced him to re-train his brain to rethink valuation methodology and come up with some new ways to understand this technology. We discuss: does "value" exist in Web3? What are the top metrics we can use to measure...
2023-01-2639 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Can Solana Survive? Plus: 2023 Crypto Predictions!Happy New Year! On today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex discuss the situation with Solana. The prominent Layer 1 blockchain was heavily backed by disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankamn Fried. Solana was once dubbed an Ethereum killer and at its zenith had a market capitalization of $70 billion. Today it is fighting for its survival. Andrew explains why the current collapse, while painful, could set up Solana for a new era of more sustainable growth, so long as it can survive in the short term. Then, Andrew gives us his top three predictions for 2023. What are they? Tune in to...
2023-01-0533 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Can Solana Survive? Plus: 2023 Crypto Predictions!Happy New Year! On today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex discuss the situation with Solana. The prominent Layer 1 blockchain was heavily backed by disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankamn Fried. Solana was once dubbed an Ethereum killer and at its zenith had a market capitalization of $70 billion. Today it is fighting for its survival. Andrew explains why the current collapse, while painful, could set up Solana for a new era of more sustainable growth, so long as it can survive in the short term. Then, Andrew gives us his top three predictions for 2023. What are they? Tune in to...
2023-01-0533 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Introducing our New Co-Host, Chat-GPT (Alex, you're fired!)On this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew talk about OpenAI's smash hit Chat GTP and how Andrew is using it to unlock new capabilities, debug software and accelerate the growth of SX Network. On the topic of SX, Andrew gives us a sneak peek into the roadmap for the SX Network Merge, and shares his vision for how prediction markets can help solve big problems, manage risk and support new governance models. But before all that, Alex tells us about his recent trip to Turkey where he was the keynote speaker at the Turkish Capital Markets Congress...
2022-12-0823 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Introducing our New Co-Host, Chat-GPT (Alex, you're fired!)On this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew talk about OpenAI's smash hit Chat GTP and how Andrew is using it to unlock new capabilities, debug software and accelerate the growth of SX Network. On the topic of SX, Andrew gives us a sneak peek into the roadmap for the SX Network Merge, and shares his vision for how prediction markets can help solve big problems, manage risk and support new governance models. But before all that, Alex tells us about his recent trip to Turkey where he was the keynote speaker at the Turkish Capital Markets Congress...
2022-12-0823 min
Talking Games with Kellie & AndrewEpisode 69: Sonic Frontiers, God of War Ragnarok, Somerville Review!Kellie and Andrew talk through all the news of the week, including the Game of the Year nominees! Andrew reviews Somerville and gives his impressions of God of War Ragnarok and Sonic Frontiers!!
2022-11-1750 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, on how to prevent the "Next FTX"On this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew sit down with Mike Belshe, Founder and CEO of BitGo, one of the world's leading firms in institutional staking, custody and trading firms, holding over $20 billion for some of the world's largest cryptoasset investors and many companies. Mike gives his perspective on the collapse of FTX, adding a few sensible recommendations for what industry leaders can do to prevent the "next FTX." He tells us why he's super bullish on DeFi but also why we will still need trusted third parties like BitGo in the future. Andrew and Alex mostly...
2022-11-1737 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, on how to prevent the "Next FTX"On this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew sit down with Mike Belshe, Founder and CEO of BitGo, one of the world's leading firms in institutional staking, custody and trading firms, holding over $20 billion for some of the world's largest cryptoasset investors and many companies. Mike gives his perspective on the collapse of FTX, adding a few sensible recommendations for what industry leaders can do to prevent the "next FTX." He tells us why he's super bullish on DeFi but also why we will still need trusted third parties like BitGo in the future. Andrew and Alex mostly...
2022-11-1737 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Ethereum Co-founder Anthony Di Iorio on the Merge, PLUS How to Unleash an Innovation EconomyOn today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew speak to Anthony Di Iorio, co-founder of Ethereum and Founder of Jaxx and Decentral. Anthony dedicates much of his time to helping Ethereum and other blockchains become more decentralized, resilient, and widely used. He's also a passionate advocate for Canada and his hometown of Toronto. It's a little-known fact but Ethereum is a made-in-Canada story, with key founders including Vitalik Buterin, from Toronto. Anthony talks with Andrew and Alex about how Canada missed an opportunity to be the centre for Web3 and what it can do to be a leader again.
2022-09-2133 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Ethereum Co-founder Anthony Di Iorio on the Merge, PLUS How to Unleash an Innovation EconomyOn today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew speak to Anthony Di Iorio, co-founder of Ethereum and Founder of Jaxx and Decentral. Anthony dedicates much of his time to helping Ethereum and other blockchains become more decentralized, resilient, and widely used. He's also a passionate advocate for Canada and his hometown of Toronto. It's a little-known fact but Ethereum is a made-in-Canada story, with key founders including Vitalik Buterin, from Toronto. Anthony talks with Andrew and Alex about how Canada missed an opportunity to be the centre for Web3 and what it can do to be a leader again.
2022-09-2133 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - What do the next 12 months in crypto look like? With Jake Hannah, co-founder of SX NetworkOn this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Jake Hannah of SX Network steps in to help SX co-founder Andrew co-host the podcast while Alex is out fishing in Northern Canada. Jake and Andrew cover everything, starting with what the betting markets are saying about the Fed interest rate decision. They also cover the current betting market's view on the probability that Ethereum's highly anticipated "Merge" will actually happen in September. Jake shares what he thinks the best sector of the crypto asset economy will be, how the crypto market will perform over the next 12 months, and how Ethereum's "merge" will...
2022-07-2139 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - What do the next 12 months in crypto look like? With Jake Hannah, co-founder of SX NetworkOn this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Jake Hannah of SX Network steps in to help SX co-founder Andrew co-host the podcast while Alex is out fishing in Northern Canada. Jake and Andrew cover everything, starting with what the betting markets are saying about the Fed interest rate decision. They also cover the current betting market's view on the probability that Ethereum's highly anticipated "Merge" will actually happen in September. Jake shares what he thinks the best sector of the crypto asset economy will be, how the crypto market will perform over the next 12 months, and how Ethereum's "merge" will...
2022-07-2139 min
Holy Trinity Rathmines Podcast478. Andrew Somerville 03/07/2022 | Holy Trinity RathminesDear Friends Join us this Sunday at 11:30 am as we continue our sermon series Freedom & Fullness. Andrew Somerville will be preaching on Galatians 6:1-16. This Sunday is Holy Communion.
2022-07-0923 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How to Survive a Crypto Bear Market, with Crypto OG Bill Barhydt, CEO of AbraOn today's DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew sit down with Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra. Bill's a seasoned crypto entrepreneur and industry leader who has been building businesses in this industry for the better part of a decade. With Abra, Bill has created one of the most popular consumer-facing crypto applications in the world. Bill shares his perspective on the state of global macro, explains how the market may have done the Fed's job for it, and describes his vision for an economically sustainable algorithmic stablecoin. Earlier in the show, Alex and Andrew talk about how UST's collapse has unwound...
2022-05-2543 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How to Survive a Crypto Bear Market, with Crypto OG Bill Barhydt, CEO of AbraOn today's DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew sit down with Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra. Bill's a seasoned crypto entrepreneur and industry leader who has been building businesses in this industry for the better part of a decade. With Abra, Bill has created one of the most popular consumer-facing crypto applications in the world. Bill shares his perspective on the state of global macro, explains how the market may have done the Fed's job for it, and describes his vision for an economically sustainable algorithmic stablecoin. Earlier in the show, Alex and Andrew talk about how UST's collapse has unwound...
2022-05-2543 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - With Featured Guest, Rodney Yesep, partner at Hack VCOn Today's episode, Alex and Andrew sit down with Rodney Yesep, partner at Hack VC. Hack VC is a venture capital firm that invests in the cryptocurrency, fintech, and marketplaces sectors. Hack VC is a crypto native investment firm that specializes in identifying early-stage companies to invest in. Rodney talks about the strategy of Hack VC and how they identify opportunities and early-stage companies to invest in. Andrew and Rodney chat about the recent crash in crypto prices, with a particular focus on the Terra Luna/UST collapse last week. Rodney also talks about some of the opportunities he's seeing...
2022-05-1934 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - With Featured Guest, Rodney Yesep, partner at Hack VCOn Today's episode, Alex and Andrew sit down with Rodney Yesep, partner at Hack VC. Hack VC is a venture capital firm that invests in the cryptocurrency, fintech, and marketplaces sectors. Hack VC is a crypto native investment firm that specializes in identifying early-stage companies to invest in. Rodney talks about the strategy of Hack VC and how they identify opportunities and early-stage companies to invest in. Andrew and Rodney chat about the recent crash in crypto prices, with a particular focus on the Terra Luna/UST collapse last week. Rodney also talks about some of the opportunities he's seeing...
2022-05-1934 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - UST Loses its Peg, Can it be Saved? Plus putting the Bitcoin "Crash" In PerspectiveOn this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex dive into the recent collapse of UST, which failed to hold its value to the US Dollar (the "de-pegging") and discuss the knock-on effects in the rest of the crypto market. Andrew talks about how stablecoins are like the Wildcat Banking days of yore. Alex draws an analogy to the Panic of 1907, where J.Pierpont Morgan (The man, not the company) swooped in to stabilise the financial system, and today, where influential crypto moguls are trying to architect their own bail out of UST. Then the two muse on what...
2022-05-1227 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - UST Loses its Peg, Can it be Saved? Plus putting the Bitcoin "Crash" In PerspectiveOn this week's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex dive into the recent collapse of UST, which failed to hold its value to the US Dollar (the "de-pegging") and discuss the knock-on effects in the rest of the crypto market. Andrew talks about how stablecoins are like the Wildcat Banking days of yore. Alex draws an analogy to the Panic of 1907, where J.Pierpont Morgan (The man, not the company) swooped in to stabilise the financial system, and today, where influential crypto moguls are trying to architect their own bail out of UST. Then the two muse on what...
2022-05-1227 min
Come To The SunshineCome To The Sunshine 195 - Al CappsIn an episode first aired on May 2, 2022: DJ Andrew Sandoval explores the vast studio world of songwriter/producer/arranger, Al Capps. Capps was a mainstay of the Los Angeles session scene and worked on as many records as more well-known figures like Hal Blaine, but his talents ranged even further: from vocals, to co-writing hits like "She's Just My Style" and arranging songs for nearly a hundred artists in the 1960's alone.On this episode, Sandoval spins selections from Capps' work with The Gas Company; Gary Lewis & The Playboys; The Bantams; Them; London Phogg; Lesley...
2022-05-111h 57The DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - DeFi's first killer app may be algorithmic stablecoinsOn this episode, Andrew and Alex discuss the stunning growth of UST, a so-called algorithmic stablecoin. Stablecoins are cryptoassets pegged to the US dollar. Historically, stablecoins have been centralized, that is issued by a corporation and backed by deposits in a bank. However, the fastest area of growth today is in decentralized stablecoins or "algorithmic stablecoins," which are collateralized by cryptoassets held in smart contracts. UST leads this pack. The stakes of this race are significant: UST's ascent has caused the layer 1 protocol on which it runs- Terra- to 100x in value in a year. Other layer 1s are now...
2022-04-2218 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - DeFi's first killer app may be algorithmic stablecoinsOn this episode, Andrew and Alex discuss the stunning growth of UST, a so-called algorithmic stablecoin. Stablecoins are cryptoassets pegged to the US dollar. Historically, stablecoins have been centralized, that is issued by a corporation and backed by deposits in a bank. However, the fastest area of growth today is in decentralized stablecoins or "algorithmic stablecoins," which are collateralized by cryptoassets held in smart contracts. UST leads this pack. The stakes of this race are significant: UST's ascent has caused the layer 1 protocol on which it runs- Terra- to 100x in value in a year. Other layer 1s are now...
2022-04-2218 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How will crypto react to historically high inflation with Stephane Ouellette, CEO of FRNT FinancialOn this week's episode Alex and Andrew talk about the historically high inflation roiling markets, and its implications on the crypto asset class. Plus, they discuss the recent update on the Ronin Bridge hack where over $600 million was stolen. Later, Andrew sits down with the CEO of FRNT Financial, Stephane Ouellette, to discuss the global macro environment, institutional investor adoption of crypto, and the competing perspectives on DeFi vs. CeFi. We also discuss FRNT's upcoming IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
2022-04-1446 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - How will crypto react to historically high inflation with Stephane Ouellette, CEO of FRNT FinancialOn this week's episode Alex and Andrew talk about the historically high inflation roiling markets, and its implications on the crypto asset class. Plus, they discuss the recent update on the Ronin Bridge hack where over $600 million was stolen. Later, Andrew sits down with the CEO of FRNT Financial, Stephane Ouellette, to discuss the global macro environment, institutional investor adoption of crypto, and the competing perspectives on DeFi vs. CeFi. We also discuss FRNT's upcoming IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
2022-04-1446 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Hart Lambur, founder of UMA on enabling anyone to build & launch DeFi productsOn this week's DeFi Decoded, Andrew Young is joined by Hart Lambur, the co-founder of UMA, a decentralized financial contracts platform built to enable Universal Market Access. Hart studied computer science before working as an interest rate trader at Goldman Sachs through the financial crisis. In 2013 he co-founded Openfolio, a personal finance tracking platform that was acquired in 2017 by a financial planning firm. He now leads a team of financial contract and oracle design researchers at UMA. Andrew and Hart discuss the founding origins of UMA and its mission, looking at both the core UMA protocol and UMA's so-called optimistic...
2022-02-0844 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Hart Lambur, founder of UMA on enabling anyone to build & launch DeFi productsOn this week's DeFi Decoded, Andrew Young is joined by Hart Lambur, the co-founder of UMA, a decentralized financial contracts platform built to enable Universal Market Access. Hart studied computer science before working as an interest rate trader at Goldman Sachs through the financial crisis. In 2013 he co-founded Openfolio, a personal finance tracking platform that was acquired in 2017 by a financial planning firm. He now leads a team of financial contract and oracle design researchers at UMA. Andrew and Hart discuss the founding origins of UMA and its mission, looking at both the core UMA protocol and UMA's so-called optimistic...
2022-02-0844 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Emerging trends in stablecoinsOn Today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew is joined by Kevin Zhang. Kevin is the co-Founder of PayTrie and DFX Finance. PayTrie is one of Canada's largest fiat on-boarding ramps, helping Canadians buy crypto stablecoins with their bank account. DFX Finance is the leading decentralized foreign exchange protocol that is optimized for stablecoins. DFX is the category leader in the rapidly emerging DeFi FX sub-sector, garnering over $15m in assets to the protocol and attracting millions of dollars in trading volume. In this episode, Andrew and Kevin do a deep-dive into both PayTrie and DFX and how they are complementary...
2021-10-2026 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Emerging trends in stablecoinsOn Today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew is joined by Kevin Zhang. Kevin is the co-Founder of PayTrie and DFX Finance. PayTrie is one of Canada's largest fiat on-boarding ramps, helping Canadians buy crypto stablecoins with their bank account. DFX Finance is the leading decentralized foreign exchange protocol that is optimized for stablecoins. DFX is the category leader in the rapidly emerging DeFi FX sub-sector, garnering over $15m in assets to the protocol and attracting millions of dollars in trading volume. In this episode, Andrew and Kevin do a deep-dive into both PayTrie and DFX and how they are complementary...
2021-10-2026 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Where the smart money is going in DeFi with Jon Lister, CEO of SatStreetOn Today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex are joined by Jon Lister, co-Founder and President of Satstreet, one of Canada's fastest growing digital asset brokerages. Jon has executed over $500 million in digital currency trades for institutions and high net worth clients. He previously co-founded BlockEQ, a leading platform for the Stellar Network, which was acquired by Coinsquare for $12 million in December 2018. Jon also gained experience at BMO Capital Markets, Blackhawk Network and earned an HBA from Ivey Business School. On this episode, Andrew and Alex get Jon's outlook on the macro-environment and what it means for cryptoassets and...
2021-10-1428 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - Where the smart money is going in DeFi with Jon Lister, CEO of SatStreetOn Today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex are joined by Jon Lister, co-Founder and President of Satstreet, one of Canada's fastest growing digital asset brokerages. Jon has executed over $500 million in digital currency trades for institutions and high net worth clients. He previously co-founded BlockEQ, a leading platform for the Stellar Network, which was acquired by Coinsquare for $12 million in December 2018. Jon also gained experience at BMO Capital Markets, Blackhawk Network and earned an HBA from Ivey Business School. On this episode, Andrew and Alex get Jon's outlook on the macro-environment and what it means for cryptoassets and...
2021-10-1428 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - A conversation with Crypto VC Charlie Morris on the top DeFi trends right nowOn Today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex are joined by our first special guest, Charlie Morris, Managing Partner of CMCC Global, a US $300 million asset management company focused exclusively on digital assets and blockchain technology. Charlie is also an independent board member of Prophecy Defi (PDFI-CSE). CMCC Global was founded in 2016, making Charlie one of the longest tenured VC investors in this entire industry. CMCC research on DeFi and other emerging areas of blockchain innovation are required reading for anyone trying to understand the future of this industry. With offices in Asia and North America, CMCC has a...
2021-09-2931 minThe DeFi Decoded PodcastDeFi Decoded - A conversation with Crypto VC Charlie Morris on the top DeFi trends right nowOn Today's episode of DeFi Decoded, Andrew and Alex are joined by our first special guest, Charlie Morris, Managing Partner of CMCC Global, a US $300 million asset management company focused exclusively on digital assets and blockchain technology. Charlie is also an independent board member of Prophecy Defi (PDFI-CSE). CMCC Global was founded in 2016, making Charlie one of the longest tenured VC investors in this entire industry. CMCC research on DeFi and other emerging areas of blockchain innovation are required reading for anyone trying to understand the future of this industry. With offices in Asia and North America, CMCC has a...
2021-09-2931 min
The Howlers PodcastThe Howlers Podcast - E56 - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL LIVE WATCH!We’re live from Old Magoun’s Saloon in Somerville MA for the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL. We have a few special guests, more than a few beers, and enjoy an all-England final that created a new German legend for Chelsea. Subscribe!!
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2021-05-301h 57
Harrow Baptist ChurchThe Time After and In BetweenPastor Jonathan Somerville, Senior Pastor at Woodford Baptist Church brings a timely message for this season. Cover Pic by Bruno Van der Kraan on Unsplash.
2021-04-1121 minThe Howlers PodcastThe Howlers Podcast - S1E6 - Match Week 3 RecapThe team discusses a wild match week 3, and Tristan gives his heartfelt opinions on the controversial call against Spurs. Is Frank's time starting to dwindle in London? Who is the best #9 in the England?
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2020-09-3058 min
The RAD Cast With Rogue and DimmyBeyond The Schmoedown: Tom and Paul vs Deep 13 & Somerville vs SheridanAndrew and Nicki Dimalanta along with special guest Ben Goddard talk about Tom and Paul vs Deep 13 and Somerville vs Sheridan.
2020-02-171h 15
Golf YeahTony Brooks — PGA Master Professional and Golf Contrarian“The power of the game is that it joins people together. It doesn’t matter how rich, how old, how strong, or your nationality. I teach the kids in my academy that golf can do wonders, if you just let it take you there.”
Tony Brooks, PGA Legacy Master Professional
Owner
Lion Junior Golf Academy
Diamond Bar, California
If I had only one word to describe Tony Brooks…it would be “contrarian.” And that’s because my definition of the word contrarian is someone who looks at the world throu...
2019-07-1247 min
Worst Foot ForwardAndrew Somerville - World's Worst AlgorithmWe're in uncharted waters this week, as Ben and Barry are confronted with technology far beyond their understanding, otherwise known as our guest Andrew Somerville. An immersive theatre-maker and tech whizz (we don't really understand IT job titles...), Andrew's experience is brought to bear on the World's Worst Algorithms, with the boys tagging along gamely in his brainy wake. There's plenty to enjoy, from the story of Ada Lovelace, the chilling effects of living in online bubbles, and the man who can definitively tell us where Wally is. Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot @bazmcstay @benvandervelde @SomervilleA
2019-04-011h 07
Walks Around BritainTanya Oliver's Ashdown Walk, National Park Week, Flying over the Peaks and Christopher SomervilleTanya Oliver takes walk around Ashdown Forest in Sussex, Andrew White takes a look at National Parks Week. he takes a flight over the Dark Peak reservoirs with Central Helicopters and chats to walking writer Christopher Somerville about his latest walks and his new book.
The Walks Around Britain podcast is presented by Andrew White.
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2012-08-0229 min