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The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCan BTC Rally in Late December?In this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the recent Federal Reserve rate decision and its implications for the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin. They analyze the correlation between macroeconomic factors and BTC price movements, the dynamics of the FOMC voting committee, and the financial performance of Tether, a major player in the stablecoin market. The conversation highlights the importance of upcoming economic data and the potential impact on future rate cuts and the crypto landscape.
2025-12-1148 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastBitcoin's Last Stand?In this conversation, Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the current price levels of Bitcoin and their significance, particularly in relation to ETF investments. They emphasise the importance of the recent price range and its implications for institutional investors, highlighting the average cost basis for ETF buyers and the potential risk responses triggered by price movements.
2025-11-2038 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastUNI Fee Switch, Strategy's mNAV, and the State of the MarketsSummaryIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the current state of the crypto market, the implications of the recent government shutdown, and Trump's economic proposals. They delve into liquidity trends influenced by Federal Reserve policies, the anticipated Uniswap fee switch, and the evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi). The conversation also covers MicroStrategy's market position and the growing preference for direct Bitcoin exposure over corporate wrappers.
2025-11-1343 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastEOY Predictions Check-In & Q4 OutlookSummaryIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, review their predictions made at the beginning of the year, and analyze various economic factors influencing the market. They delve into Bitcoin and Ethereum price predictions, the Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts, and the areas of crypto that are generating the most hype. The conversation also touches on inflation predictions and the overall economic outlook as they wrap up their predictions for the year.
2025-10-2341 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastThe Aftermath of Crypto's Black FridaySummaryIn this episode, hosts Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the recent significant market crash in the crypto space, dubbed 'Crypto's Black Friday.' They analyze the causes of the crash, including the unprecedented $19 billion in liquidations and the role of perpetual futures contracts. The conversation also touches on the influence of political events on market dynamics and the growing interest of Wall Street in stablecoins, highlighting the implications of banks absorbing crypto innovations. The hosts emphasize the need for maintaining decentralization values amidst institutional involvement in the crypto space.
2025-10-1657 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastUptober, Perp Wars & AI x CryptoIn this episode, Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight explore the latest trends in the crypto world, focusing on the phenomenon of 'Uptober,' the competitive landscape of perpetual swaps, and the emerging intersection of AI and cryptocurrency. They discuss market dynamics, regulatory challenges, and the potential future of these technologies.
2025-10-0243 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastAfter the Rate Cut: Bullish or Bearish?In this episode, Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the recent Fed rate cuts and their implications for the crypto and equity markets. They delve into the dot plot's insights, the SEC's easing of ETF regulations, and the overall market sentiment regarding valuations and investor behavior. The conversation highlights the bullish outlook for the remainder of the year, despite concerns about inflation and Fed policy.
2025-09-1943 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastEyes on the Rate Cut, Hyperliquid's Stablecoin, & Crypto IPO SeasonSummaryIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight share their market reactions and economic data, analyzing inflation trends and the potential for rate cuts. The conversation shifts to the rise of Hyperliquid and its upcoming stablecoin, USDH, highlighting its potential impact on the crypto market. Finally, they explore the current trends in crypto IPOs, including Figure's recent IPO and its implications for the industry.
2025-09-1144 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastThe Path to Going ParabolicIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the current state of the crypto market, influenced heavily by macroeconomic factors. They analyze Nvidia's recent earnings report, the implications of jobless claims data, and the potential for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The conversation highlights the growing role of institutional investment in crypto and the market's response to inflation and economic indicators. As they look ahead, the hosts express optimism about the crypto market's trajectory while acknowledging the volatility and uncertainty that may lie ahead.Chapters00:00...
2025-08-2842 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastMarket Volatility and Monero's 51% AttackJoin Matt Howells-Barby as he navigates the latest in crypto and macroeconomic trends. This episode delves into the impact of potential rate cuts on global markets, the volatility surrounding Jay Powell's upcoming speech, and the fascinating story of Monero's 51% attack by Qubic. Plus, a look at Kanye West's new token and Hyperliquid's impressive revenue per employee.Key Highlights:Market Movements: Analysis of recent price actions in the crypto and equities markets. Rate Cuts: Discussion on the implications of potential rate cuts and their effects on risk assets. Monero's 51% Attack: A deep dive into Qubic's unprecedented takeover...
2025-08-2133 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastTokenizing EverythingIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight delve into the transformative world of tokenizing real-world assets. Discover how tokenized stocks and bonds are reshaping traditional finance, offering unprecedented access and flexibility. From the rise of tokenized US treasuries to the potential of pre-IPO tokenization, explore the future of finance where equities become programmable assets. Tune in to understand the implications of this financial revolution and what it means for investors worldwide.
2025-08-0744 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastFed Hawkishness, BTC ETFs Record AUM, and ETH's 6s Block TimesIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the recent Federal Reserve rate decision, its implications for the economy and markets, and the reactions from various sectors. They delve into the performance of tech stocks following earnings reports, the significant growth of Bitcoin ETFs, and the evolving landscape of Ethereum, including proposed changes to block time. The conversation highlights the intersection of monetary policy, market dynamics, and technological advancements in the crypto space.
2025-07-3131 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastAn Inflection Point for ETHIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the latest developments in the crypto market, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum's performance, the surge in Ethereum validators entering the exit queue, and the implications of the recently passed Genius Act legislation. They analyze market trends, institutional demand for Ethereum, and the potential impact of stablecoins on the financial landscape.
2025-07-2434 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastETH Takes Center Stage During Crypto WeekIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market, including significant price movements, the recent Pump Token ICO, and the implications of new legislation on the crypto landscape. They explore the potential for altcoin season, the impact of PumpFun on the market, and the importance of regulatory clarity in the U.S. They also delve into the political dynamics surrounding crypto legislation, particularly in relation to Trump's influence and the ongoing debates about CBDCs.TakeawaysThe cryptocurrency...
2025-07-1745 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastAre Bitcoin Treasury Companies the Next Black Swan Event?SummaryIn this episode, Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin treasury companies, their impact on the market, and the associated risks. They explore the differences between leveraged and non-leveraged treasury companies, the influence of MicroStrategy, and the potential for Ethereum and Solana to emerge as significant treasury assets. The conversation also touches on the implications for decentralization and the future of cryptocurrency investments.TakeawaysBitcoin treasury companies are acquiring significant amounts of BTC.MicroStrategy has set a precedent for other...
2025-07-1049 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastWelcome to Stablecoin SummerIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, Matthew Howells-Barby discusses the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market, including the May CPI report, the surge in IPOs, particularly in the stablecoin sector, and GameStop's recent investment in Bitcoin. He highlights the positive signals in the market, the implications of the CPI data, and the ongoing evolution of stablecoin regulations. The episode concludes with insights into market sentiment and future expectations for the crypto landscape.TakeawaysThe May CPI report showed a positive trend in inflation rates.Circle's IPO has significantly...
2025-06-1223 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastMarket Momentum, Meta's Stablecoin Push, and Phantom Enters the LST MarketIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the recent market rally in the crypto space, highlighting the significant rise of altcoins and the impact of inflation data on market sentiment. They celebrate Coinbase's entry into the S&P 500 as a landmark achievement for the crypto industry, signaling increased legitimacy. The conversation shifts to the SEC's new pro-crypto stance under its new chair, Paul Atkins, and the potential for clearer regulations. Finally, they explore Meta's renewed interest in stablecoins and how this could reshape the landscape for crypto payments and adoption.
2025-05-1538 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastCrypto Add $100bn in Value OvernightIn this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matt Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin and the overall crypto market, driven by macroeconomic factors and optimism surrounding trade deals. They delve into the implications of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions amidst fears of stagflation, and highlight New Hampshire's groundbreaking move to establish a cryptocurrency reserve. The conversation also covers the legal troubles facing Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky following the platform's collapse, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in the crypto space.TakeawaysBitcoin is nearing the $100...
2025-05-0833 minThe Decrypting Crypto PodcastTRUMP Surges & BTC Dominance Continues: Can the Rally Hold?In this episode of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, hosts Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight discuss the latest trends in the cryptocurrency market, including the impact of political announcements, macroeconomic factors, and new investment vehicles. They explore how Trump's recent statements influenced market optimism, the performance of various cryptocurrencies, and the emergence of significant Bitcoin investment firms. The conversation also touches on the regulatory environment and the ongoing issue of crypto scams, highlighting the need for better regulation in the space.TakeawaysThe crypto market is experiencing a wave of optimism due to recent political announcements.Trump's...
2025-04-2430 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastIt's So Over; We Are So Back🎙️ Off Chain Weekly Recap – April 10, 2025This week, Matt and Austin unpack one of the wildest weeks in markets this year:🔹 Trump’s Tariff Tsunami: A 10% universal tariff turned into a tit-for-tat trade war with China, peaking at 125% tariffs on Chinese imports. China hit back hard — tariffs, blacklists, and export controls on rare earth minerals.🔹 Global Fallout: Vietnam, India, Japan, and the EU rushed to the negotiating table. Some offered full tariff eliminations to avoid a full-blown trade war.🔹 Apple, Inflation & $30K iPhones?: Concerns about Apple and other US companies absorbing the shock, but signs sug...
2025-04-1034 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCBDCs: The [Dark] Future of Money (Part 2 of 2)This is the second of a two-part series where Matt and Austin take a deep dive into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This episode focuses on the arguments for and against their use.
2024-09-1246 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCBDCs: What's Coming and Why Should You Care? (Part 1 of 2)This is the first in a two-part series where Matt and Austin take a deep dive into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This episode focuses more on what CBDCs are, what they're capable of, and what their current rate of development progress is. Part two will go live next week where we dig more into the arguments for and against their use.
2024-09-0548 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastA Primer on Bitcoin Layer 2s, plus the US Goverment's MEV CaseIn this week's episode we dig into the exciting world of Bitcoin Layer 2s, explaining why they're important, how they work, and what to look out for. Alongside this, Austin digs into the recent case from the US Government against the Pepaire-Bueno brothers and their MEV exploit which earned them $25m.
2024-05-1640 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOur 2024 Market PredictionsIn this episode, Matt and Austin share their predictions on where BTC and ETH price will top, whether the Fed will reduce rates (and if so, when), plus they share three big predictions for major events in 2024.
2023-12-0746 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff Chain 8/25/22: 600+ NFTs are about to get liquidated, Telegram's NFT usernames, and FTX's huge growth.In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: Emergency changes to the BendDAO protocol could result in 600+ liquidations of blue chip NFTs. Telegram CEO proposes auctioning usernames & links as NFTs. FTX grew revenue 1,000% during the bull market (as shown by leaked financials). Crypto Lender Hodlnaut announces police inquiry and 80% staff cut. Mercado Libre has launched its own Ethereum cashback token. Portuguese banks are shutting down the accounts of crypto exchanges.
2022-08-2546 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff Chain 8/18/22: Are the Tornado Cash sanctions a good thing or an attack on privacy?In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: Acala Stablecoin aUSD Collapses After Parachain Exploit Are the Tornado Cash sanctions a good thing or an attack on privacy? Do Kwon gives his first interview since the Luna crash Robinhood, Genesis, and Crypto.com make more layoffs.
2022-08-1841 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastHow Endstate's NFT-paired sneakers are bridging the gap between physical and digital productsBennett Collen, CEO and cofounder of Endstate, is on a mission to bridge the gap between physical and digital goods. In tandem with his cofounder and renowned sneaker designer, Stephanie Howard, they've built beautifully designed sneakers paired with a digital NFT. Not only does this serve as a proof of ownership but can get you access to exclusive events, give you a digital representation of your sneaker in the metaverse, plus much more. We dig into the future of physical and digital products, plus dig into the early success that Endstate has seen so far,
2022-08-1535 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 8/11/22: US Sanction Causing Chaos in Crypto, Coinbase's Woes Continue, and Tiffany's Just Sold $12.5m of Cryptopunk Pendants.In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: U.S. imposes sanctions on virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash. Coinbase posts a $1B net loss in Q2. Tiffany's sells out custom Cryptopunk 'NFTiff' pendants for $50,000 each. MoonDAO sent someone to space last week. Canada’s second largest pension is tangled up in the Celsius collapse. Plus more.
2022-08-1135 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastHow BNB Chain's investment director is planning on deploying their $1bn+ ecosystem fundI speak with Gwendolyn Regina, the Investment Director at Binance's BNB Chain. We discuss how the current macro environment is shaping her investment strategy, which sectors Binance is looking to continue to invest in, and what she's most excited for over the next 9-12 months.
2022-08-0839 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 8/4/22: Slope Wallet Chaos on Solana, Yet ANOTHER Bridge Hack, and Meta's Metaverse PlayIn this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: A major exploit on the Solana blockchain resulted in ~$6mm worth of SOL/USDC being drained from individual wallets. ZB Exchange has lost nearly $5M in suspected hack; pauses withdrawals. The Nomad bridge was hacked and $190mm in funds were lost. Meta’s Metaverse division lost $2.8B in Q2; What does this mean for their Metaverse vision? MicroStrategy Reports $917M Bitcoin Impairment Charge. Solana Opens IRL Retail Store and Web3 'Embassy' in New York.
2022-08-0447 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 7/28/22: Lido Runway Concerns, Minecraft Bans NFTs, and a TON of Regulatory UpdatesIn this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: Lido faces runway issues and calls on the DAO (unsuccessfully) to raise more funds. US Stablecoin bill has been pushed out until after August recess. The UK Government is taking steps on making stablecoins a form of payment. The NFT Worlds project is sent into chaos as Minecraft rugs them. More bad news for Coinbase, plus much more.
2022-07-2853 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 7/20/22: THE MERGE IS COMING AND WE'RE RICH AGAIN... right? RIGHT?!?!In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: The news of The Merge being locked in for September 19th. The 3AC contagion continues, and this time it's Genesis. Binance flips Coinbase (and so does Uniswap). OpenSea layoffs & more.
2022-07-2147 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 7/14/22: Celsius files for bankruptcy, the WZRDS NFT project comes under fire, and GameStop does over $2mm in NFT trading volume in 48 hours.In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: Celsius files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Mt.Gox case is finally reaching a settlement, with 150,000 BTC (~$3bn) set to be paid out to creditors A deeper look into the current state of the crypto market. WZRDS Project Punishes Flippers By Burning Listed NFTS. GameStop launched its NFT marketplace 48 hours ago. It's done over $2,000,000 in trading volume. & more.
2022-07-1550 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 7/6/22: Crypto has nuked North Korea's plans, Voyager Capital files for bankruptcy, and the real reason for the Ronin bridge hack.In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: How hackers of the Ronin bridge tricked a Sky Mavis employee into fake job. Voyager Capital is the latest casualty in the web3 VC space along with 3AC filing for bankruptcy. Has North Korea's crypto losses impacted their nuclear program?! The latest on the Roger Ver / CoinFlex debacle.
2022-07-0744 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 6/24/22: The Solana Smartphone, a $52mm Superyacht, and SBF Saves the Day (again).In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: The latest $100mm bridge hack. The drama unfolding with Solend. 3AC's implosion. The Solana smartphone. Plus a whole lot more in our news roundup.
2022-06-2447 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 6/9/22: Regulation is coming and it could be much more aggressive than we expected.In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: US Senators Introduce Crypto Bill Outlining Sweeping Plan for Future Rules. The Case Against The PoolTogether Inc Co-Founder And Pooly NFTs. Started on June 15th, an anonymous individual is sharing 137.21GB of private Telegram group chats and messages that were gained via an exploit. PayPal now allows the transfer of crypto to external wallets. Coinbase has been rescinding job offers.
2022-06-0947 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 6/2/22: 10 hours of goblin sounds, Tron's the 3rd largest chain by TVL, and Luna 2.0.In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: Tron Becomes DeFi’s Third-Largest Blockchain (in TVL) Thanks to Terra-Like Stablecoin LUNA reboot (Terra 2.0) fell over 70% just hours after its launch Goblin Town NFT collection explodes in popularity and claims the second spot in OpenSea’s 7-day volume rankings behind BAYC Block’s 2022 Bitcoin Report is out, and makes an interesting observation: the more you know about Bitcoin, the more optimistic you are Binance has raised a $500M web3 and crypto fund
2022-06-0233 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 5/26/22: Blood in the water for OpenSea, the LUNAtics living up to their name, and GameStop are doing what GameStop do best... confusing us all.In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the following stories: FTX moves into stock trading. The LUNA hard fork proposal passes. OpenSea loses its place as the top NFT marketplace by daily trading volume. a16z launches a $4.5bn web3 fund. GameStop launches... an Ethereum wallet (wut?). Will the Merge ever happen? And the Portugal crypto tax drama continues.
2022-05-2631 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 5/19/22: the possible Terra fork, China's ban on Bitcoin mining isn't working, and the latest pegs getting tested.In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we cover the biggest stories of the past week in web3. This includes: The governance proposal that's targeting a hard fork of the Terra blockchain. The state of Bitcoin mining in China. Do Kwon's legal battles. How Stablegains has lost $48mm of investor's cash and has no way to pay them back. Robinhood launching a web3 wallet.
2022-05-1937 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastGenopets: combining move-to-earn tokenomics with the nostalgia of 90's Tamagochi petsIf you listened to our episode on STEPN back in March, you’re probably familiar with the term “move-to-earn”. It’s a subset of play-and-earn and it’s gaining a lot of traction. Put simply, these web3 games center around you doing physical activity in exchange for crypto-based rewards. STEPN has arguably been the category creator here and now boasts over 300,000 DAUs, but there are a lot of new projects entering the space that are building on the model. Genopets is one of them. It’s probably unfair to say they’re new to the space b...
2022-05-1639 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 5-12-22: The monumental UST de-peg and $4bn Bitcoin short position that's melting down the marketMarkets have been in turmoil this past week, triggered by rising inflation concerns and then the monumental de-pegging of the Terra stablecoin, $UST. We dig into exactly what happened, including how someone has walked away with around $800mm in profit as a result. All this and more in this week's episode of Off Chain, your weekly roundup of the biggest stories happening in web3.
2022-05-1239 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastBuilding the communication protocol for web3 with Shane Mac from XMTPWe sit down with Shane Mac, the cofounder of XMTP, which aims to become the communication network for web3. We discuss the evolution of communication and how there's a huge gap in web3 for wallet-to-wallet communication that requires an infrastructure layer like SMTP to power it. Â
2022-05-0936 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 5/5/22: The $320mm Otherside land sale, Fantom liquidation drama, and Tennessee is recognizing DAOs.In this week's episode of Off-Chain, we dig into the biggest web3 stories of the week, including: The $320mm Otherside land sale. Square Enix goes all-in on GameFi. The $55mm Fantom liquidation that's been causing chaos on the network. Tennessee is legally recognizing the formation of DAOs. Fort Worth is running a small Bitcoin mining experiment. Coinbase takes out the first Bitcoin-backed loan. Kraken's new NFT marketplace.
2022-05-0535 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCrabada: the game responsible for over 60% of Avalanche transactionsI speak to Bumzy, one of the early contributors to the Crabada ecosystem, and now leading growth at CrabaDAO. We take a look under the shell of the play & earn game that's accounting for over 60% of the Avalanche network's transactions. Bumzy's Twitter. Crabada website. CrabaDAO website.
2022-05-0236 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastOff-Chain 4/28/22: Bitcoin 401(k)s, Optimism's token launch, and Coinbase's NFT marketplace has arrived.This is the first episode of our new weekly series, Off-Chain, that covers the biggest stories in web3 from the past week. In this week's episode, we cover: Stripe launching crypto payments. Fidelity offers Bitcoin as a 401(k) investment option. Optimism has announced its token launch (plus airdrop). Coinbase announces beta of NFT marketplace.
2022-04-2831 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastThe tokenomics and game mechanics behind Monster ChampionsI speak with Palmer, the cofounder of Monster Champions, a brand new play and earn game that's just launched. The game looks to create an exciting experience both on and off chain for players, with some interesting tokenomics to keep things growing sustainably. Palmer's Twitter. Monster Champions website.
2022-04-1339 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastEverything you need to know about crypto taxes in 2022 with Shehan ChandrasekeraIn this episode, we speak with Shehan Chandrasekera, the Head of Tax at Cointracker, to walk through all of the different tax considerations for individuals holding cryptocurrencies and NFTs. We discuss staking rewards, airdrops, wash sale rules, gas fees, NFTs, and more. Cointracker website Shehan's Twitter
2022-04-0432 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCreating Hard Yield: How the Jones DAO team are leading innovation in DeFiJones Dao is a protocol that’s focused on managing options trading strategies for retail investors through their vaults. Options trading in DeFi is just starting to take off, with Dopex really leading the charge here, and Jones Dao are very closely aligned with them, using Dopex for the majority of their options trading. Options trading in general is an enormous part of traditional finance. Even retail investing platforms like Robinhood see the majority of their revenue (~38%, in fact) come from options. And what’s great about this for DeFi is that options trading can be extremely prof...
2022-03-2843 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastMove & Earn: Why STEPN is paying people as much as $100+ per day to go for a short walkIn this episode we interview Yawn Rong, one of the co-founders of STEPN. STEPN is one of our favorite new play & earn apps that is probably best described as a version of Strava or MapMyRun on the blockchain. New players are earning ~$25 each day for doing 10 minutes of walking, whereas some power users are earning as much as $400+ each day! Don't miss this one. STEPN website. STEPN whitepaper. STEPN Twitter.
2022-03-2136 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastHow Metasoccer are creating Football Manager for the blockchainIf, like me, you grew up in the 90s and loved football, you probably spend a disproportionate amount of your time playing football management games like Championship Manager (later Football Manager). Well, Metasoccer is bringing all of that nostalgia onto the blockchain. They're building a play & earn football management game. You own everything from the players, backroom staff, and stadia as NFTs, and you compete in a league against others around the world. In this episode, I speak to Gustavo Sabino, the head of growth at Metasoccer, about how it all works. Metasoccer website...
2022-03-1435 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastNat Eliason on building Crypto Raiders and making the jump from web2 to web3Nat Eliason runs the treasury at Crypto Raiders, a popular play & earn game within the Polygon ecosystem. We discuss how Nat made the leap from working in web2 to taking on a major role in an emerging web3 project, as well as sharing what he's helping to build at Crypto Raiders.
2022-03-0752 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastFabriclord on creating a social network for the metaverseThe founder of Metafabric, an ambitious web3 project that aims to build a social network within the metaverse, speaks to the podcast about what they're building, why it's important, and what the future of wallet-to-wallet communication in web3 will look like.
2022-02-2836 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastBuilding a web3 ecosystem incubator with DJ from MetagoonsI speak with the founder of Metagoons, a web3 incubator that combines the play-to-earn guild model with an incubator for emerging web3 creators. Metagoons website. DJ's Twitter.
2022-02-2439 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastFarming as a Service: a hands-off approach to yield farmingWe talk to FoodFarmer, the founder of Food Farmer Finance, about his "farming-as-a-service" platform. The platform is one of a few in the emerging FaaS space that looks to deliver returns from yield farming to investors in a completely passive way.
2022-02-2131 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastPoker in the Metaverse: How Decentral Games are building web3 poker inside DecentralandIn this episode, we speak to Miles Anthony, founder of Decentral Games - the creator of ICE Poker. Miles walks through how play-to-earn gaming wokrs, give a deep dive into the economics of ICE Poker and how the whole thing works. Poker has arrived in the metaverse and people are making real money from it. Don't miss this one. Decentral Games: https://decentral.games/ Miles on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xMilesÂ
2022-02-1445 min
2022-02-1001 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastLonely Libra's Lost its FriendsAfter two US Senators sent a strongly-worded letter to a number of the payment processing companies that had initially joined the Libra Association, a mass exodus began. The letter, sent to the likes of Stripe, Visa and Mastercard, urged them to leave the association, threatening to subject them to "a high level of scrutiny from regulators" on all of their payment activities. This is quite the blog for Libra, Facebook, and it raises some serious concerns around the approach taken by the US Senators.Â
2019-10-1836 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastQuantum Computing and its Future Threat to EncryptionOff the back of the news that researchers at Google have developed a quantum computer that managed to compute a problem in under 3 minutes that the world's most powerful classical supercomputer would take 10,000 years to complete, we look at the implications on blockchain and the technology that we use in our every day lives. Not only that, but we look at how Kik has taken the bold move to retire their 300 million user product to focus on fighting the SEC around the launch of their cryptocurrency, Kin (plus much more).Â
2019-10-0731 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastTaylor Monahan on Why DApps Still Have a Long Way to GoWe speak with the CEO of MyCrypto, Taylor Monahan, to see how her mindset has changed and how MyCrypto has evolved since we last spoke to her over a year ago. Taylor shares why she believes DApps have a long way to go before they're truly useful to the masses, the personal security challenges that end users are facing in 2019, and also some of the upcoming new features of MyCrypto.
2019-09-2443 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastLibra May Never Launch But Could Hurt Bitcoin in the ProcessCrypto lobbyists are worried about Libra's impact on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin getting caught in the crossfire of regulatory action, while Facebook is worried that Libra may never see the light of day. We dig through Facebook's quarterly report to highlight how the company is currently feeling about Libra's chances. Also, we talk through the implications of the Marshall Islands launching their own cryptocurrency, the Marshallese Sovereign (SOV), and why it's different from other state-run cryptocurrencies like the Petro. Oh, and a group of nuclear power plant workers in Ukraine decided it would be a good id...
2019-09-1638 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCrypto is Tax Free!Ok, cryptocurrency isn't tax-free everywhere, but Portugal has taken the bold stance of not requiring income tax or capital gains deductions on personal cryptocurrency transactions. Beach house in the Algarve, anyone? On the other side of the globe, China announces its own digital currency to go up against the likes of Libra - we discuss all this and more.
2019-09-0939 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastGreg Freeman on Why Decentralization is NOT the Goal of Security TokensWe speak with Greg Freeman, CTO of the real estate investment platform, iFunded. Greg shares his thoughts on how security tokens are going to shape the future of private investments over the coming years, and why decentralization is NOT the goal here.
2019-08-2830 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastJP Morgan, Morgan Stanley & Facebook's Future in Crypto with Raakhee MillerWe speak with Raakhee Miller, CEO of Bitsian - a cryptocurrency exchange aggregator - about her past in the traditional financial services sector (senior positions in both Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs), her take on how these giants are going to move and play in the crypto space over the coming years, and what she thinks about Facebook's Libra project.
2019-08-2234 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastRiccardo Spagni on Creating Liquidity with Security TokensWe speak to Riccardo Spagni, one of the founding developers of Monero, about security tokens and how they can be used to create liquidity and channel for communication within organizations. We also discuss the latest privacy-enhancing technologies and what Riccardo thinks of Facebook's Libra project.
2019-08-0736 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCould Regulation Kill Facebook's Libra Adoption?We speak with prominent blockchain attorney, Marc Boiron, to discuss the regulatory risks and hurdles ahead surrounding both Libra and Calibra.Â
2019-08-0246 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastIs Libra a Force for Good or Evil?Is Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra, a force for good or evil? Are the companies involved within the Libra association incentivized to be bad or good actors? And is the launch of Calibra, the mobile payments wallet run by Facebook, a thinly veiled excuse for Facebook to simply get mesh together more of the world's financial data? We discuss all of the above and more in this detailed first look at Libra.
2019-07-2442 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastLike the Price of Bitcoin, We're Back!After a 6-month hiatus, Matt and Austin are back to keep you updated with all the latest goings-on in the blockchain space... and there's been a LOT going on!
2019-07-2205 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastMass Layoffs in the Crypto SpaceWe’ve had price rises and price lows, an influx of ICOs and a wave of projects dying, but now we have the latest trend in crypto starting to surface… layoffs. Some of the largest companies in the space, including ConsenSys, Bitmain, and Coinbase have all been laying off staff. We explore why.  Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s03/e07-crypto-layoffs/
2018-12-2843 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastThe Giants of Tech are Hungry for BlockchainThe giants of tech are making their move on the blockchain space. Amazon launches their Blockchain-as-a-Service offering, Intel files a new patent for an energy-efficient Bitcoin miner, and IBM, well, IBM has their hands in all of the crypto pies! Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s03/e06-tech-giants-blockchain/
2018-12-1443 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastMoney Mayweather, DJ Khaled & GDPRThe SEC is cracking down on “influencer” promoting securities, GDPR might be a big hurdle for the blockchain to get over, is cryptocurrency the answer to Africa’s electrification issues, and we take a look at a group of 24 ICOs that raised a combined $2.8 billion that have now hit a point when they have 0 trading volume… Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s03/e05-mayweather-khaled/
2018-12-0746 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastIt's a Bloodbath Out ThereBitcoin suffers its largest weekly loss in value since 2013 and most other major cryptocurrencies follow suit. We unpack why this is happening, take a look at why Overstock are more bullish than ever on crypto, and how some companies are using “Blockchain for Good”. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s03/e04-crypto-bloodbath/
2018-11-3039 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastForkception: the Fork of a Fork!One day after the Bitcoin Cash fork, we take a look back at how this all came about, summarize the major implications from each fork proposal, and discuss the ongoing "hash war" that has broken out bitcoin Bitcoin ABC and Bitcoin SV. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s03/e03-forkception/
2018-11-2333 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastWhy IBM is Investing so Heavily in BlockchainWe speak with Jerry Cuomo, VP of Blockchain at IBM about how his team is planning to invest in the ecosystem. Jerry discusses IBM’s approach to building partnerships in the industry, why they’re so bullish on blockchain, and how it may shape the future of IBM as a company. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s03/e02-ibm-blockchain/
2018-11-1952 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastHow BitTorrent's Creator is Building a Better BitcoinWe speak with Bram Cohen, creator of BitTorrent and founder of Chia, a blockchain project that claims to be a “better bitcoin”. We take a look back at the past decade of bitcoin, highlighting some key milestones, plus we dive into how cryptocurrencies might have played a role in influencing the US midterm elections. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s03/e01-bram-cohen-chia
2018-11-0944 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCoinbase Growth Concerns, Fidelity's Big Move, and Bitcoin's Risk from WhalesCoinbase has seen an 80% dip in active users since late 2017, Fidelity Investments has made a huge move into the crypto space, the SEC is taking more aggressive steps on projects that run ICOs, and we discuss the fact that 32 individuals own 1 million of the total 17 million bitcoin. All this and more in our series 2 finale. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e18-coinbase-fidelity-whales
2018-10-2638 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastTaking Back Ownership of our Identities with BlockchainWe speak with Edmund John, founder of SelfKey about how he’s on a mission to give people sovereignty of their identities through the use of open source software and blockchain technology. We also dive into some news from BitTorrent founder, Bram Cohen, as well as a huge security breach of the US hardware supply chain that’s been discovered, with fingers pointing to Chinese spies. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e17-blockchain-digital-identities
2018-10-1949 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastASIC Mining: a Contributor to Centralization or a Security Necessity?Coinbase has opened the floodgates for all kinds of cryptocurrencies to be listed on their platform, Tim Berners-Lee is here to save us all (again), and we take a look at the current state of ASIC mining. Don’t know what that is? Don’t worry, we explain all and start to pose some tough questions for the industry to answer. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e16-asic-mining/
2018-10-1236 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastCould Blockchain Technology Transform the Healthcare Industry?A critical bug was discovered in Bitcoin’s code threatening to bring the integrity of the cryptocurrency as a whole. We briefly discuss a slightly unexpected “flippening” between XRP and ETH, and then we take a deeper look at how blockchain could revolutionize the healthcare sector. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e15-blockchain-healthcare-industry/
2018-10-0545 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastMost ICOs Die Within 4 Months, 20% Are Scams, Yet $20 Billion Has Been Raised in 2018 (so far)We take a look back over the past 3 years of ICOs, digging into the number of projects launching ICOs, how many have died, how many are scams, and how much they’ve raised. Not only this, but we discuss an alarming ICO sell off that’s been taking place in September. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e14-ico-retrospective/
2018-09-2837 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastA Deep-Dive into the Sia Project - Cloud Storage on the BlockchainThere are tons of different applications for blockchain technology, but one of the biggest industries that it’s looking to disrupt is cloud storage. In this week’s episode, we take a deeper look at the Sia project that looks to take some market share in an industry that’s expected to be worth $88 billion by 2022. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e13-sia-cloud-storage-blockchain/
2018-09-2143 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastHow and Why Cryptocurrencies Increase (and fall) in ValueWhat causes cryptocurrencies to see huge gains (and losses) in value? What’s going on over in Venezuela with their national cryptocurrency, the Petro? And has China really banned ALL cryptocurrency events? We answer all these questions and more in the latest episode of the Decrypting Crypto Podcast. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e12-why-cryptocurrency-increases-value/
2018-09-1442 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: David Bleznak, CEO of Totle - Is Crypto Actually Decentralized? And Why Decentralized Exchanges are the FutureWe speak with David Bleznak, the CEO of Totle, an easy-to-use crypto portfolio management tool and decentralized trading platform. We discuss the current state of decentralization of cryptocurrency (or lack thereof!) and we go deep into explaining what decentralized exchanges are, and why David believe’s they’re the future. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e11-david-bleznak/
2018-09-0745 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Alexis Gauba & Aparna Krishnan - Alternatives to Proof of Work Consensus + Women in BlockchainWe speak with Alexis Gauba & Aparna Krishnan, co-founders of Mechanism Labs, an open source set of experiments focused on pushing forward research in the blockchain space. We discuss their research into alternative consensus protocols, and they give some advice for other women entering the blockchain space. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e10-alexis-gauba-aparna-krishnan/
2018-08-3134 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Colin Stewart of Producer's Token - Revolutionizing the Food Industry With Blockchain TechnologyWe speak with Colin Stewart of Producers Token, a platform with the modest vision of completely revolutionizing the agricultural supply chain. We discuss how blockchain (and its surrounding technology) can be used to empower producers and streamline the food industry’s supply chain. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e09-colin-stewart/
2018-08-2437 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: David Roon, Co-Founder of OpenLaw - Democratizing Legal Support via BlockchainWe speak with David Roon, Co-Founder of OpenLaw, a platform that seeks to democratize the access to legal support for the masses through blockchain technology. We discuss how smart contracts can be used to create legally binding agreements, and how OpenLaw’s open source markup language can help give anyone access to secure legal contracts without having to pay huge legal fees. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e08-david-roon/
2018-08-1733 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Gee Chuang, CEO of Listia - Why Cryptocurrencies Will Revolutionize E-CommerceWe speak with Gee Chuang, CEO of Listia and co-founder of Ink Protocol about how he grew Listia to over 10 million members, implementing its own virtual currency before even Bitcoin was created, and now why he believes crypto will completely revolutionize e-commerce. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e07-gee-chuang/
2018-08-1037 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Gleb Nikitin, Co-Founder of MetaHash - Crypto Mining, dApps & Blockchain AdoptionWe speak with Gleb Nikitin, co-founder of MetaHash about how his project takes a new approach to gaining consensus within the mining process, what the future of decentralized applications has in store for us, ad how far we are away from mass adoption of cryptocurrencies. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e06-gleb-nikitin/
2018-08-0335 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Benji Rogers, Co-Founder of dotBlockchain Media Project - How Blockchain will Revolutionize the Music IndustryWe speak with Benji Rogers, a musician and technologist, now based out of New York and the co-founder of the dotBlockchain Media Project. We discuss how blockchain technology could revolutionize the music industry and how he's on a mission to change things. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e05-benji-rogers/
2018-07-2742 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Amy Wan, CEO of Sagewise - ICOs, Smart Contracts & Regulation for CryptoWe speak with Amy Wan, CEO of Sagewise, about how the smart contracts are going to revolutionize the legal space, why the most recent wave of ICOs is presenting whole new legal challenges for blockchain companies, and finally, what the future holds for regulation within the crypto space. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e04-amy-wan/
2018-07-2036 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Andrew Keys from ConsenSys - Ethereum and the Tokenization of the WorldWe speak with Andrew Keys, from ConsenSys, about how the Ethereum blockchain is going to facilitate the widespread tokenization of assets across the world. We dig into what this actually means for the general public and how it's going to transform commerce. Full show notes:Â https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e03-andrew-keys/
2018-07-1346 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Radko Albrecht, CEO of BitBond - Financial Inclusion via the BlockchainWe speak with Radko Albrecht, CEO of BitBond, about how the current financial system is broken and how blockchain technology can improve it. Radko is an advocate for financial inclusion and they're pioneering some interesting technology at BitBond, as well as a whole new take on the ICO. Full show notes:Â https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e02-radko-albrecht/
2018-06-2934 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastInterview: Taylor Monahan, CEO of MyCryptoWe speak with Taylor Monahan, CEO of MyCrypto, about how she first created the company and some of the drama surrounding the split with her old company, MyEtherWallet. As well as this, Taylor gives her view on what the biggest adoption hurdles are for blockchain and where she sees the industry going. Full show notes:Â https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e01-taylor-monahan/
2018-06-2238 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E09: The Case Against BitcoinThere are a lot of rational and valid arguments against the current state of Bitcoin. From the technical hurdles of mass adoption, through to the fact that the large proportion of wealth is held by a very small number of people. This episode takes an objective look at each argument and discusses it in detail. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e09-the-case-against-bitcoin/
2018-06-0831 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E08: What is Ethereum?The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, is very different from the largest, Bitcoin. But why? Within this episode, the fundamental differences between Ethereum and Bitcoin will be explained and the utility that the Ethereum blockchain brings will be discussed. Full show notes:Â https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e08-what-is-ethereum/
2018-06-0137 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E07: Transferring and Storing CryptocurrencyMaking your first ever transaction can be a little daunting. This episode will walk through the process of transferring your cryptocurrency to another person, as well as the best ways to store your crypto. This will include a run-down of the different types of wallets, along with their pros and cons. Full show notes:Â https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e07-transferring-storing-crypto/
2018-05-2524 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E06: Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)Another hot topic in the world of cryptocurrencies is Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Within this episode, we discuss what an ICO is, as well as how they’re used within blockchain projects. Regulation will be discussed as well as how to evaluate the potential investment opportunity of an ICO. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e06-initial-coin-offerings/
2018-05-1829 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E04: Understanding Cryptocurrency MiningOne of the most confusing aspects of blockchain technology is the act of mining. Within this episode, we'll be taking you through the concept of mining, some of the basic terminologies will be explained and, using Bitcoin as an example, the end to end process of mining Bitcoin will be walked through. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e04-cryptocurrency-mining/
2018-05-0433 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E03: What Gives Cryptocurrencies Value?Within this episode, you'll will be walked through the basics of how a cryptocurrency is valued at a specific price. Parallels will be drawn against precious metals, like gold, and also how anything is defined as a form of currency in the first place. You'd be surprised how much more bitcoin ticks the boxes than even the US dollar. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e03-what-gives-cryptocurrencies-value/
2018-04-1128 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E02: Buying Your First CryptocurrencyThis episode goes through the process of buying your first cryptocurrency. This includes explaining the various different stages along the way, including, trading your fiat currency for crypto, trading that crypto for different crypto, and then storing it safely in a wallet. You'll find advice given on the best platforms and tools to use, as well as any nuances of buying certain cryptos (e.g. you can’t buy Ripple on Coinbase). Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e02-buying-your-first-crypto/
2018-04-0934 min
The Decrypting Crypto PodcastS01E01: What is Bitcoin?Using Bitcoin as the primary example, we focus on helping you, the listener, better understand the fundamental concepts behind cryptocurrencies. This will include blockchain technology, what a cryptocurrency actually is, and some definitions of jargon related to it (mining, nodes, blocks, etc.). This is the first episode of series 1 of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, designed to ease you into the initial concepts behind blockchain technology. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e01-what-is-bitcoin/
2018-04-0933 min