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The Charlie Shrem ShowBitcoin as Pristine Collateral: Risk Redefined. @PeoplesReserve with @CJKonstantinosDuring the darkest days of the last bear market, 5 years ago, I met my friend and guest @CJKonstantinos at The Green Flash in Florida. This guy is the definition of OG by doubling down and starting @peoplesreserve. He's creating Bitcoin-backed financial products that are reshaping the way we think about money.Tomorrow we are both speaking at BitcoinDay Tampa, which always has a way of keeping the culture alive! See you all there!Charlie Highlights:🔒 Bitcoin’s Unmatched Strength: Discover how Bitcoin's undilutable supply creates a truly pristine collateral asset, reshaping loans...2025-06-1320 min
Beyond the CodeE71: Charlie Shrem on Building Bitcoin from the Basement UpIn this unforgettable episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy Hammer sits down with Bitcoin OG and serial entrepreneur Charlie Shrem for a raw, unfiltered journey through the birth of Bitcoin, the collapse of early crypto infrastructure, and the deeply personal trials that shaped one of the industry's most iconic—and controversial—figures.Charlie opens up about how a small Israeli charity called Tikvot led him to Bitcoin, the early anarchic energy of the online forums where Satoshi once roamed, and how he helped pioneer one of the world’s first Bitcoin exchanges, BitInstant, with nothing but bar mitzva...2025-05-121h 04The Charlie Shrem ShowBitcoin = Home: The Mortgage Revolution No One Saw Coming with Josip Rupena of MiloHere’s a sentence I never thought I’d say: you can buy a house with your Bitcoin — without ever selling it.That’s the financial revolution Josip Rupena is building. He’s the founder and CEO of Milo, the fintech startup that’s already issued over $60 million in crypto mortgages — loans backed by your Bitcoin, not your bank account. And here’s the kicker: they’ve never issued a single margin call.In this episode, we break down how it works, what happens behind the scenes, and why this could be one of the most powerful weal...2025-04-2323 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto, AI Agents, and the Future of Decentralized Infrastructure with Chris “Jinx” JenkinsMy buddy Chris Jenkins just got back from ETHDenver, and he’s buzzing about the convergence of crypto and AI.He’s the head of operations at the Pocket Network Foundation, and right now, they’re gearing up for their biggest protocol upgrade ever: Shannon. What they’re doing is wild — opening up full permissionless access to decentralized data, from blockchain RPC calls to AI models, Tor nodes, and everything in between.We talk about agentic systems, LLMs, censorship-resistant data delivery, and why the future of open infrastructure needs crypto tokens to work at all. We also ge...2025-04-2117 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowReal-World Assets and Institutional Crypto: The Next Evolution of DeFi with Joe Flanagan Maple FinanceIn this episode, I sit down with Joe Flanagan, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Maple Finance, a leading institutional lending platform in DeFi. With nearly $6 billion in loans issued, Maple is one of the few crypto companies bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).We cover some of the biggest trends in crypto right now:The real value of tokenized assets and why tokenization alone isn’t enoughHow Maple built a transparent, institutional-grade lending market on-chainWhy crypto’s next big users won’t come from TradFi—but from meme coin traders evolving...2025-03-1922 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowFixing Ethereum: Hart Lambur on Cross-Chain Intents & the Future of InteroperabilityIn this episode, I sit down with Hart Lambur, the co-founder of Risk Labs, the team behind UMA and Across Protocol, two projects solving some of the biggest challenges in crypto—cross-chain interoperability and on-chain data verification.Ethereum has scaled, but in the process, it’s fragmented into over 50 Layer 2s, creating a messy user experience. Hart and his team are pushing for a cross-chain intent standard (ERC-7683) to make blockchain transactions feel instant and seamless—because let’s be real, waiting minutes (or days) to move assets across chains is a joke.We also dive dee...2025-03-1717 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowWhy Privacy is the Next Big Thing in Crypto – Midnight CEO Eran Barak ExplainsIn this episode, I sit down with Eran Barak, the CEO of Midnight, a groundbreaking new privacy-focused blockchain incubated by IOHK (Input Output, the team behind Cardano). Eran has an incredible background—before diving into Web3, he built the financial world’s digital plumbing at Symphony, a secure communications platform used by thousands of banks and institutions. Now, he’s bringing privacy and selective disclosure to blockchain, solving one of the biggest hurdles in getting businesses to adopt the technology.We dive deep into:Why privacy isn’t just a buzzword, but a necessity for blockchain to go ma...2025-03-1325 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Missed Opportunity of Tokenization – What Comes Next? Tezos Founder Arthur BreitmanIn this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos, one of the OG blockchains that has been innovating since 2018. We dive deep into the evolution of tokenization, why the first wave fell short, and how the next iteration can unlock real value. Arthur also shares insights on Tezos’ latest upgrades, the growing demand for privacy in crypto, and an unexpected but fascinating use case—tokenizing uranium.We also explore:Why stablecoins became the most successful “real-world asset” in cryptoThe role of privacy in blockchain and the regulatory challenges aheadHow Tezos co...2025-03-1119 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowHack Hero Ogle: Recovering $500M, Glue Network, and the Path to Mass AdoptionIn this gripping episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ogle, a renowned crypto security expert who has recovered over $500 million from hacks and scams. Known as the "bat signal" for crypto recovery, Ogle shares his journey, his innovative approach to solving blockchain security issues, and the vision behind his new project, Glue Network.We explore:The $500M Recovery Mission: How Ogle tracks down hackers, negotiates recoveries, and leverages his unique skill set to bring funds back to victims—all pro bono.The Glue Network: A revolutionary platform launching on January 1, 2025, designed to si...2025-01-2217 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowFrom Antiques to Bitcoin: Mel Sands on Collectibles, Community, and the Hunt for Satoshi’s NewspaperIn this vibrant episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Mel Sands, vintage and antique dealer turned Bitcoin advocate, to explore the intersection of collectibles, community, and crypto history. Mel’s journey from discovering Bitcoin through a forgotten $100 investment to becoming a passionate evangelist and collector is a testament to how Bitcoin continues to inspire people across industries.We cover:Mel’s Bitcoin Journey: How a casual $100 purchase turned into $4,700 and set her on a path to uncovering the deeper truths of Bitcoin’s potential.Bitcoin Collectibles and Trading Cards: The rise of Bitcoi...2025-01-2019 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBitcoin Day Naples: John Drew on Sound Money and Building Local Bitcoin CommunitiesIn this exciting episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with John Drew, organizer of Bitcoin Day, to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Day Naples on January 18, 2025, and how these grassroots events are reshaping Bitcoin education and community building.We explore:What is Bitcoin Day?: From its origins in Omaha to becoming a nationwide movement, discover how Bitcoin Day brings together local talent and global leaders.Why Local Matters: The importance of regional events for fostering meaningful connections and learning opportunities in Bitcoin.Education at the Core: Key topics covered at Bitcoin Day, including money’s...2025-01-1715 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBitcoin, Truth, and the Next Monetary Revolution: Brian Estes on Building a Better Financial FutureIn this deeply insightful episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Brian Estes, Chief Investment Officer of Off the Chain Capital, early Bitcoin OG, producer of the documentary God Bless Bitcoin, and a tireless advocate for financial truth. Brian’s journey from traditional finance skeptic to one of Bitcoin’s most vocal proponents is a story of discovery, conviction, and a mission to reshape the world.We explore:Bitcoin as Truth: How sacred texts across major religions align with Bitcoin’s principles of fairness, abundance, and freedom from financial oppression.The Making of "God Bl...2025-01-1516 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowArgentina’s Crypto Revolution to Decentraland 2.0: Yemel Jardi on Building the Future of Virtual WorldsIn this electrifying episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of Decentraland, Bitcoin OG, and a pivotal figure in the evolution of blockchain and virtual reality. From the transformative crypto scene in Argentina to spearheading Decentraland’s latest innovations, Yemel’s journey is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and groundbreaking technology.We explore:The Buenos Aires Bitcoin Boom: How a pivotal conference in 2013 convinced Yemel to dedicate his career to crypto, alongside legends like Andreas Antonopoulos, Eric Voorhees, and Wences Casares.Argentina’s Unique Crypto Landscape: A deep...2025-01-1324 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCryptography to Crypto Giants: Ran Goldi on Fireblocks, Innovation, and Securing Blockchain’s FutureIn this epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ran Goldi, VP of Payments at Fireblocks, one of the most influential companies in the crypto and blockchain space. Ran’s journey is as fascinating as the industry he’s helped shape—from algorithmic trading to launching startups, to his time in Israeli intelligence, and ultimately building a cornerstone of the blockchain infrastructure.We dive deep into:Fireblocks' Revolutionary Impact: Powering 15-20% of the world's blockchain transactions and introducing game-changing security innovations like MPC (Multi-Party Computation).Hacking, North Korea, and Crypto Security: The wild w...2025-01-0919 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBitcoin’s Early Days, The Present, and Where We’re Going with Paul Tarantino of ByteFederalSPECIAL: Bitcoin’s Early Days, The Present, and Where We’re Going with Paul Tarantino! On this special episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, the tables turn as I get interviewed by Paul Tarantino, the CEO of ByteFederal. Still, the story isn’t just mine—it’s the Bitcoin community’s. From the early days, when Bitcoin was barely known, to the pivotal moments that brought us to where we are now, this conversation dives deep into the history, resilience, and power of Bitcoin as a movement.We talk about what it was like in 2012, the...2024-08-281h 08The Charlie Shrem ShowFinding Your Counterparty - A Deep Dive into Crypto Interoperability and AI with Bryan Pellegrino (LayerZero) and Anthony Georgiades (Pastel)Hey listeners, welcome back! 🎙️ Courtney and I just had our first cruise experience for a friend's wedding; let me tell you, it was terrific. It wasn't just about the ship—it was all about our expectations and the incredible friends we surrounded ourselves with. Isn't that the beauty of life?In this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sat down with Bryan Pellegrino, Co-Founder and CEO of LayerZero Labs, and Anthony Georgiades, General Partner at Innovating Capital and Co-Founder of Pastel Network. We delved into the evolution and future of interoperability in the crypto space, AI integra...2024-07-2448 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto’s Next Frontier: Gaming & Entertainment with Rebecca LiaoWhat if decentralized content could revolutionize Hollywood and gaming? Rebecca Liao explains how Saga.xyz is leading this charge.Summary: In this episode, Charlie Shrem interviews Rebecca Liao, co-founder of Saga.xyz, about the future of decentralized content in gaming and entertainment. They discuss the challenges of mainstream crypto adoption, the evolution of in-game economies, and how blockchain can disrupt the traditional entertainment industry.Guest: Rebecca Liao, co-founder of Saga.xyz, fellow at the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology, World Economic Forum tech pioneer.Key Takeaways:The maturation of blockchain...2024-06-1834 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThriving in Chaos: Brian Hunt's Guide to Hyperscalability, Crypto and Wealth CreationShownotes: "Thriving in Chaos: Brian Hunt's Guide to Hyperscalability and Wealth Creation in 2024"Episode Summary:In this episode, Charlie Shrem sits down with Brian Hunt, Managing Partner of InvestorPlace, a MarketWise company, to discuss how to thrive in the chaotic financial landscape of 2024. Brian shares his expertise on hyperscalability, Metcalfe’s Law, and the strategies that can help investors turn chaos into opportunity.Key Takeaways:Introduction to Hyperscalability:Definition and significance in creating rapid wealth.Historical context of business models evolving from capital-intensive to scalable.Metcalfe’s Law and Network Effe...2024-06-1226 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowAI Meets Crypto & Bitcoin L2 with Humayun Sheikh of Fetch.ai and Chandra Duggirala, George Burke & Daniel Edlebeck of PortalWelcome back! In this episode, we delve into the compelling nexus of artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, and the future of decentralized applications. Our first guest, Humayun Sheikh, CEO of Fetch.ai, brings a wealth of experience from his early days at DeepMind. We discuss the progression of AI and how it's integrating with blockchain technology, focusing on agent-based systems that improve user interaction and commercial prospects.Later in the show, Chandra Duggirala and George Burke join us. As Bitcoin pioneers and the brains behind Portal DeFi, they discuss how Portal—an Operating System for smart contracts on Bi...2024-04-3048 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowTrailblaze with Justin Banon of Boson Protocol & Sung Min Cho of BeobleHey everyone, Charlie Shrem here, and I just wrapped up another epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show with Justin Banon, co-founder of Boson Protocol & Sung Min Cho, CEO of Beoble. Boson Protocol Update: We kicked off the show with Justin Banon, co-founder of Boson Protocol, who shared insights on their latest upgrade. Boson Protocol is making waves by enabling royalties on secondary sales of physical items, a feature eagerly awaited by big brands and fashion magazines.Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (D-PIN): Justin and I discussed the concept of D-PIN and how Boson Protocol is p...2024-04-0842 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowPoktPool with Chris Jenkins & MargainX Crypto with Dr. Danny LimHey everyone, Charlie Shrem here, and you've just tuned into another epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show. Today, we dove deep into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, exploring the incredible potential and challenges of innovation in this space.We started the conversation by discussing how blockchain technology solves complex problems, yet we often see creators complicating the user experience. It's a paradox that we're all too familiar with in the crypto world.Today's guest was my good friend and colleague Chris Jenkins from Druid Ventures, who also co-founded poktpool.com. We chatted about...2024-02-2940 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowFormer Chairman of the Central Bank of Iceland, Jon Helgi Egilsson, and Keyrock CEO, Kevin de PatoulHey everyone, Charlie here. Just wrapped up another epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, and let me tell you, it was a blast. We had the pleasure of chatting with Jon Helgi Egilsson, the ex-chairman of the Icelandic Central Bank and co-founder of Monerium, and Kevin de Patoul, co-founder and CEO of Keyrock. We dove deep into the world of digital currencies and the future of banking.Jon shared his journey from traditional finance to the cutting edge of crypto and how his company, Monerium, is pioneering the way we interact with money. They're cutting out...2024-02-2042 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Flood is Here: Charlie Shrem on AI, RWAs, Bitcoin ETFs, & How Investors Can Profit in CryptoHey everyone! A few weeks ago I caught up with my friend Mike Larson over at a Moneyshow event in Sarasota. It was right around the Bitcoin ETF approval and he invited me onto his show. What a pleasure being on another show with a terrific podcaster who knows his stuff. He got me excited so I got my friend Bobby Lee who started the first Asian Bitcoin exchange, BTC China, to join me on a panel at Moneyshow Las Vegas in a few weeks from now. Bobby runs Balet right now, a Bitcoin company and he's into poker...2024-02-0120 minThe Charlie Shrem Show(2/4) The Morality of Bitcoin Mining: A Debate with Andrew KiguelIn a compelling discussion, hosts Charlie Shrem and Andrew Kiguel delve into the essence of blockchain, emphasizing its role in diffusing power to prevent centralization, ensuring trust, and bolstering security in financial transactions. They articulate how blockchain's immutable nature—where transactions, once recorded, are permanent—establishes a foundation of reliability.Charlie and Andrew discuss the historic challenge of the Byzantine generals problem and blockchain's groundbreaking solution to it. By incentivizing network participants, blockchain technology ensures a balanced power distribution, eliminating the risk of corruption and creating a trustworthy system.The episode also highlights the nuanced cons...2023-11-0815 minThe Charlie Shrem Show"Proof of Accountability" The Decentralized Self (4/5): Guests Ingo Rube & Samir Fadlallah🎙️ Exciting News! 🚀I am thrilled to announce the release of the latest episode of The Charlie Shrem Show! 🎉 In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the fascinating world of decentralized identities, focusing on the captivating topic of proof of accountability. 💡"Proof of Accountability" The Decentralized Self (4/5): Guests Ingo Rube & Samir FadlallahHere are three key takeaways from this thought-provoking episode:1️⃣ The Power of Proving Accountability: Our guests shed light on the immense potential of decentralized identities to revolutionize the way we handle our data and information. By eliminating the need for blind tru...2023-10-2629 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBitcoin Class & Healthcare's Pass with Omid Malekan and Pradeep GoelStrap in for a wild ride in this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show! Charlie hosts Omid Malekan, the Dumbledore of Bitcoin, and Pradeep Goel, the superhero of healthcare, in an exciting adventure through the world of crypto.In the first part of our journey, Omid Malekan, professor at Columbia Business School and Bitcoin connoisseur, decodes the importance of Bitcoin in our modern economy. He shares the thrilling tale of Bitcoin's evolution and its monumental role in shaping the future of finance and education.In the second part, we swing over to the realm of...2023-07-0643 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowMiCA, DAOs DGOs! A Primer on European DeFi and Bitcoin with Bernard Blaha of People’s SCECharlie Shrem introduces Bernard Blaha and People’s SCE and Bernard shares how he accidentally got into crypto. Charlie provides an anecdote on how he thinks Europe has been ahead in cryptocurrency from the beginning. Bernard shares his experience, positives, and criticisms with the European Union regulatory environment then and now. Charlies shares his experience with his VC fund and the struggles of starting a business in the United States. Bernard explains how European Union registration requirements are driving business out of Europe. Bernard shares a behind-the-scenes look at eCredits. Bernard defines what a DAO means to him and DG...2023-04-2537 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBitcoin: The Modern Day Religion; A conversation with MouseBelt University Students on Crypto and the FuturePatrick McClain with The Reimagined podcast, Anthony Garretts from Gonzaga and Danny Cook at the University of Illinois interview Charlie Shrem. Charlie gives a history of who he is and how he got involved in crypto. Charlie discusses crypto company investing woes and how SBF relates. Charlie provides background on BitInstant and what it means to be a Bitcoiner. Charlie and Patrick discuss transparency and freedom and how blockchain technology can make companies more money. Charlie shares how his view of Bitcoin has changed over the years and how it first became valuable. Charlie provides his perspective on how...2023-03-241h 02The Charlie Shrem ShowFor the Love of Bitcoin with Courtney Warner ShremToday we have a very special episode; we are celebrating our 300th episode. I am joined by my lovely wife, Courtney Warner Shrem. Thank you so much to everyone who has been on this incredible journey with me, from the listeners to our team that make this amazing show possible; thank you from the bottom of my heart. We discuss various topics and stories, including how we met, the early days of Bitcoin, advice for people pursuing a career in the arts, our love for Bitcoin and crypto, persevering through tough times, the origin of Untold Stories, and much...2022-07-2243 min
Fascination StreetCharlie Shrem - Entrepreneur / Bitcoin AdvocateCharlie ShremTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Charlie Shrem. Aside from being the husband of previous guest Courtney Warner Shrem, Charlie is an entrepreneur and noted Bitcoin advocate. In this episode, we chat about where he grew up and why he felt like he didn't belong there. We also discuss how he came to be involved in the crypto finance world, more specifically in the early stages of Bitcoin. Of course Charlie explains why he went to prison for "aiding and abetting an unlicensed money transmitting business", and the valuable lesson...2022-04-2548 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCommunity First, Token Second with Greg Isenberg, Founder of Late CheckoutGreg Isenberg, Founder of Late Checkout, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Greg and Charlie discuss Late Checkout, web design, communities, design tools, product marketing, early internet, engineering, social internet, crypto, art, intuition marketing, tokens, incentives, and building massive communities.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From there, Coingaming’s ecosystem of brands and products evolved, breathing new life into the gaming ind...2020-11-1235 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe A-Z Guide to Crypto Trading with Koroush AK, Founder of Market MeditationsKoroush AK, Founder of Market Meditations, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Koroush and Charlie discuss trading, meditation, defi, Bitcoin, blockchain, podcasting, therapy, master classes, decentralization, youtube, social media, world economics, philosophy, delivering value, and shedding light on crypto markets. –––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike other cards, reloading has no conversion fees & you can load your card when...2020-11-0340 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto: A Cult Based on Math with Tatiana Moroz, Founder of the Tatiana ShowTatiana Moroz, Founder of the Tatiana Show, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Tatiana and Charlie discuss art, cryptocurrency, libertarians, elections, speculation, blockchain, Bitcoin, chat rooms, crypto culture, decentralization, principles, tokenomics, Defi, crypto museums, Coinbase, and discoverings Bitcoin history.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From there, Coingaming’s ecosystem of brands and products evolved, breathing new life into the gaming industry.2020-10-2943 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Godfather of Ethereum with Yanislav Malahov, Founder of AeternityYanislav Malahov, Founder of Aeternity, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Yanislav and Charlie discuss Aeternity, Ethereum, mass adoption, decentralization, smart contracts, speculation, blockchain, Vitalik, early days of Bitcoin, alt coins, Master Coin, Bitcoin Forks, Bitcoin nodes, and building unstoppable crypto scripts. –––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike other cards, reloading has no conversion fees & you can load your...2020-10-2734 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowHow to Work Full Time in Crypto with Rob “Crypto Bobby” Paone, Founder of Proof of TalentRob “Crypto Bobby” Paone, Founder of Proof of Talent, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Rob and Charlie discuss Proof of Talent, bull markets, crypto talent pool, crypto jobs, digital securities, hiring potential, Bitcoin, centralized organizations, Microstrategies, corporate strategies, youtube growth, market research, and building a company in crypto.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From there, Coingaming’s ecosystem of brands and pro...2020-10-2237 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Next Industrial Revolution Will be Tokenized with Mohamed El Masri, Founder of Permian ChainMohamed El Masri, Founder of Permian Chain, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Mohamed and Charlie discuss Permian Chain, capital markets, financial markets, corporate finance, growth equity strategies, fintech, the digital economy, Bitcoin, ICO’s, blockchain, private equity funds, digital securities, tokenized assets, network adoption, supply chains, and Bitcoin mining. –––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike other cards, relo...2020-10-2038 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowReinventing Governance & Crypto Social Experiments: Ethan Buchman, Co Founder of CosmosEthan Buchman, Co Founder of Cosmos, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Ethan and Charlie discuss social cohesion, social experiments, political economics, institutions, governance, Defi, speculation, sushi swap, experimental finance, legacy systems, decentralization, digital life forms, biophysics, sustainability, and building the infrastructure of the future.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From there, Coingaming’s ecosystem of brands and products evolved, breathing...2020-10-1536 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCommunity as an Asset: Speculators Vs Real World Users with Richard Ells, Founder of ElectroneumRichard Ells, Founder of Electroneum, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Richard and Charlie discuss community, Electroneum, anonymity, social contracts, crypto for good, utility tokens, gig economy, blockchain, speculation, real world transactions, global payment systems, any task platforms, equities, use cases for blockchain, and millions joining the crypto space. –––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike other cards, reloading...2020-10-1339 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto’s Double Edge and Going Cashless: Simon Harman, CEO of LokiSimon Harman, CEO of Loki, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Simon and Charlie discuss privacy, Bitcoin, anonymity, distributed systems, commerce, cash jobs, cashless societies, government systems, Loki Network, blockchain, socialism, crypto trading, Monero, masternode systems, off chain activities, private messaging, distributed products, centralized systems, the future of crypto, and decentralized messaging.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From there, Coingaming’s ecosyste...2020-10-0837 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowDefi is an Explosion of Evolution with Diogo Monica, President of AnchorageDiogo Monica, President of Anchorage, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Diogo and Charlie discuss Square, Bitcoin, Bitinstant, centralization, early days of Bitcoin, distributed systems, proof of work, monetary policy, economic theory, self organizing, malicious nodes, Bittorrent, security protocols, adversarial nodes, public keys, economic incentive, hashing, computational resource tests, SIlvergate Bank, FDIC, verifiable delay function, Anchorage, quantum computing, and SHA 256.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock the...2020-10-0643 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Reputation Mechanism with Jenna Pilgrim, Founder of StreambedJenna Pilgrim, Founder of Streambed, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Jenna and Charlie discuss Bitcoin business, software development, connecting people, Bitcoin events, blockchain native, crypto careers, hyper connecting, building businesses, the digital economy, consuming media, early Bitcoin adoption, the reputation mechanism, Blockchain revolution, financial services, incentive mechanisms, fake news, and the future of media.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From the...2020-10-0151 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowGambling & Gaming with Crypto: Tim Heath, Founder of CoingamingTim Heath, Founder of Coingaming, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Tim and Charlie discuss venture capital, gaming, global payment systems, KYC, sportsbooks, customer service, gaming fueling Bitcoin adoption, casinos, third party intermediaries, fighting fraud, poker, early adopters, easy payment methods, crypto gambling, Ethereum, BCH, and building a massive crypto gaming community.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike o...2020-09-2950 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowHigh Risk High Reward: CZ of Binance on the Bull Market TriggerCZ, Founder of Binance, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.CZ and Charlie discuss finance, decentralization, Bitcoin, private keys, defi, centralization, mass adoption, Binance, staking, earning interest in crypto, counterparty risks, smart contracts, DAO’s, publicly traded companies, ICO’s, yield farming, issuing tokens, high yields, liquidity swap, launch pool, bull markets, bear markets, and building the future of decentralized finance. –––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to b...2020-09-2433 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowFrom Parliament to Crypto with Antoni Trenchev, Co Founder of Nexo FinanceAntoni Trenchev, Co Founder of Nexo Finance, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Antoni and Charlie discuss protesting, Parliament, Bitcoin, corporations, crypto reality, philosophy, government, decentralization, capital markets, socialism, banking on crypto, earning interest in crypto, stable coins, financial greed, Covid19, global crypto merchants, self sovereignty, antifragility, studying law, crypto backed mortgages, and building for a decentralized future.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card any...2020-09-221h 00The Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto Podcasts Disrupt Traditional Media with Sebastien Couture, Founder of Epicenter PodcastSebastien Couture, Founder of Epicenter Podcast, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Sebastien and Charlie discuss podcasting , early days of Bitcoin, building Bitcoin communities, media in crypto, cryptos future, running startups, Bitcoin conferences, monetary policy, early crypto podcasts, regulation, disrupting Wall Street, money printing, the crypto boom, quality projects, working in crypto, traveling around the world, crypto conferences, podcasting as the medium of choice for crypto, complex crypto topics, and creating crypto content for the future.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importan...2020-09-1745 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Story of BitcoinCash, Bitcoin and Her Forks by Amaury Séchet, Lead Developer of BitcoinABCAmaury Sechet, Lead developer of Bitcoin Cash, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Amaury and Charlie discuss BCH development, Bitcoin Cash, Satoshi Roundtable, Bitcoin, The Cyprus Crisis, hash wars, selling out to banks, Satoshis Vision, socioeconomics, The Bitcoin community, decentralization, Bitcoin resiliency, adversarial balance, the scaling debate, Bitcoin SV, splitting communities, block size, Blockstream, Bitcoin security, and losing crypto adoption.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock the...2020-09-1546 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Innovation of Money, Founder of Sögur Currency, Ido Sadeh Man on Gaining Purchasing PowerIdo Sadeh Man, Founder of Sögur Currency, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Ido and Charlie discuss , jazz, venture capital, social paradigms, blockchain, running startups, political science, philosophy, monetary policy, being humble, changing people lives, ability to earn a yield, Ethereum, concept of central banking, money printing, innovation vs compliance, fiat currencies, manipulated markets, smart contracts, herd mentality, block producers, trade wars, global commerce, and the next 5 years of the crypto industry.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and f...2020-09-1048 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowDan Larimer: Creator of EOS & BitShares on the Fall of the Dollar, Independence and Manipulated MarketsDan Larimer, Creator of BitShares, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Dan and Charlie discuss the government , crypto solving world peace, creating a free world, discovering Bitcoin, using money to buy the world, E Gold, 100% reserve banking, digital currencies, monetary policy, Satoshi, scalability of Bitcoin, centralized systems, socioeconomics, money printing, centralized authority, smart contracts, privatizing profits, undermining the economy, debt creation, destroying wealth with manipulation, independence, Steem, EOS, and discovering true value.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactl...2020-09-0859 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto Investigative Journalism with Samantha Yap, Founder of Yap GlobalSamantha Yap, Founder of Yap Global, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Samantha and Charlie discuss running a PR firm, telling stories, being genuine, taking companies advantage of narratives, proof of work, false data, Defi, emerging technologies, making a difference in crypto, ponzi schemes, investigative journalism, escaping the normal, ICO’s, Ethereum, Crypto Regulation, MyEtherWallet, BitPay, regulating ourselves, living all over the world, digital assets, Decrypt Media, data oracles, crypto expanding the job market, and decentralizing the market.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand...2020-09-0344 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowExploring Bitcoin's Dark Days with Cedric Dahl, Creator of Early 2013 Crypto Exchange Buttercoin, & CEO of 1000x GroupCedric Dahl, CEO of 1000x group & Creator of Buttercoin in 2013, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Cedric and Charlie discuss manifesting your destiny, money as an ancient concept, the broken financial system, crippling student debt, finding a way to safeguard your wealth, finding Bitcoin in 2011, trading stablecoins, losing everything, living in a simulation, thinking for yourself, oracles, escaping the box, the crypto ecosystem, starting Buttercoin in 2011, tracking network effects, censorship resistance, Bitcoin dominating the dark net, money printing, the black market expanding, the importance of analytics, coin join, Wasabi, adoption vs speculation, and th...2020-09-0158 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowYear of the Yield: CEO of CoinMarketCap, Carylyne Chan, on What is Driving the new Bull RallyCarylyne Chan, CEO of Coin Market Cap, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Carylyne and Charlie discuss Coin Market Cap, transparency in markets, stimulus checks into Bitcoin, user psychology, factors of a tokens price, life cycle of a cryptocurrency, the year of the yield, the crypto inflection point, the defi craze, speculation, oracles, stable coin governance, the crypto ecosystem, the 2017 crypto craze, the economies of a credit card, loyalty rewards, tokenized rewards, understanding competition, up ending the financial system, and building the future of crypto.–––Coingaming was formed when one Aust...2020-08-2750 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto Politics 2020: CEO of HODLpac, Tyler Whirty on the Evolution of PolicyTyler Whirty, CEO of HODLpac, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Tyler and Charlie discuss HODLpac, Bitcoin Foundation, political fundraising, policy making, Hodl origin story, crypto Reddit, Bitcoin price fluctuations, political action committees, building the crypto community, anarcho capitalism, voting blocks, reforming taxes, the crypto ecosystem, crypto ideology, Proof of Stake Alliance, state of the crypto industry, the regulatory climate around crypto, using crypto for good, crypto changing society, and holding people accountable.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has cont...2020-08-2549 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto Cannot be Uninvented: Co-Founder of Blockchain Capital, Bart StephensBart Stephens, Co Founder of Blockchain Capital, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Bart discuss early fintech, full service brokerages, hedge funds, video game investing, genomics, virtual worlds, digital assets, founding Blockchain Capital, in game currencies, growing up playing video games, provable scarcity, the pre crypto world, discovering Bitcoin, the medical industry, regulation challenges, government surveillance capabilities, making capitalism fair, the system being broken, building after the dot com collapse, massive wealth creation, and corrupt data mining.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew fir...2020-08-2056 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowPioneering Internet Security with Stina Ehrensvard, CEO of Yubico on Building an Encrypted FutureStina Ehrensvard, CEO of Yubico, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Stina discuss cyber security, Yubico, making the internet a safer place, security devices, preventing hacks, simplifying security, smart cards, working with google, Yubikey, double authentication, encrypting data, built in security, cloud companies, google hacks, government intervention, distributing trust with blockchain, and global crypto security.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime...2020-08-1846 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowFormer IRS Special Counsel Roger Brown & CEO Robert Materrazi of Lukka Tax on Simplifying Crypto TaxesRoger Brown & Robert Materrazi of Lukka Tax, join Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and the Lukka Tax team discuss simplifying crypto taxes, revenue acts, tax laws, virtual currencies, systemic issues, rewriting tax codes, tax amendments, government stifling innovation, how Lukka Tax started, incomplete data on exchanges, utilizing crypto payments, buying a house with Bitcoin, and proper reporting techniques.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vangu...2020-08-1353 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBlockchain Fixes Healthcare: Patientory CEO, Chrissa McFarlane on the Digitization of Health RecordsChrissa McFarlane, CEO of Patientory, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Chrissa discuss Patientory, owning your data, healthcare consulting, digitization of health information, virtual doctors, EMR systems, telemedicine, HIPAA, effects of Covid19, blockchain for health, the post covid19 world, how Patientory started, quality metrics, and building healthcare for the future.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime, and so much more. Unlike o...2020-08-1138 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Future of Defi: CEO of DeversiFI, Will Harborne Exposes Yield Farming and the ICO BoomWill Harborne, CEO of DeversiFI, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Will discuss DeversiFI , decentralization, meeting Vitalik at Cambridge, leaving IBM for Bitfinex, the ICO boom, open source communities, yield farming, trading Bitcoin in his bedroom, writing smart contracts, stable coins, getting paid in crypto, regulatory pressure from governments on crypto, Defi use cases, permissionless systems, wrapping synthetic assets, and building DeversiFI.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security...2020-08-0458 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Ripple Story: CTO David Schwartz on the Founding, Ledger & XRPDavid Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and David discuss Ripple, money as a form of control, what is XRP, decentralized applications, banks adopting crypto, how he got the name Joel Katz, financial inclusion for everyone, pitching the idea of crypto to banks, crypto scams, where crypto is headed, and peer to peer transaction.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their ca...2020-07-281h 13The Charlie Shrem ShowThe Ramifications of Printing Money: Tron Black of Ravencoin on Early Overstock DaysTron Black, of Medici Ventures, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Tron discuss Ravencoin, growing organically, Bitcoin scams,ramifications of printing money,the early internet, early days of Bitcoin, peer 2 peer transactions,getting the dream job,launching shares on blockchain,working for T0,open source software, Overstock, and Medici Ventures.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From there Coingaming’s ecosyste...2020-07-2356 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCrypto Scams & Investigations: Chainalysis CSO Jonathan Levin Reveals Bitcoin’s SecretsJonathan Levin, CSO of Chainalysis, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Jonathan discuss the Chainalysis industry, investigations in crypto, Bitcoin bear market, tracing Bitcoin, training lawyers on crypto, what is Chainalysis, crypto analytics, national security issues, stable coins, 2 million Bitcoin weekly moves, Is Bitcoin ready for a bull run, the Pet Scam, and on chain volume.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card any...2020-07-2146 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowTransparency and Trading: Coin Gecko CEO Bobby Ong on Building a Business with MoralsBobby Ong, CEO of Coin Gecko, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Bobby discuss how Coin Gecko started,transparency in crypto, the revolution of crypto, spotting fake volume, mining Dogecoin, largest M&A in crypto history, crypto subcultures, How To Defi Book, educating the masses on crypto, people tokenizing themselves.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vanguards of Bitcoin. From there Coingaming’s ecosyste...2020-07-1652 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Trojan Horse of Crypto – Colu CEO Amos Meiri Reveals a Private Key for All SolutionAmos Meiri, CEO of Colu, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and JP discuss how Colu started, Vitalik in the early days of Bitcoin, future of finance, everyone having a private key, the limitations of Bitcoin,launching a trojan horse for cities to accept crypto,where decentralization is needed, culture and ideology of Bitcoin, Colu working with cities, and innovating in the crypto space.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app s...2020-07-1453 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowIs Your Security at Risk? BlockFi CSO Adam Healy on Bitcoin's Weakest Security LinkBlockFi Chief Security Officer Adam Healy joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Adam and Charlie discuss Adam's government security work, government employees and the privacy spectrum, risk levels and security hygiene, institutional custody of Bitcoin, multi party computation, are government employees ideal for the crypto industry?, Bitcoin's weakest link from a security perspective, mesh networks, and security at BlockFi.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vangu...2020-07-0957 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowGrowing With the Industry: CoinCorner Cofounder Daniel Scott on Bootstrapping vs VC MoneyCoinCorner Cofounder Daniel Scott joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Danny discuss bootstrapping vs taking VC investment money, the advantages of relocating to the Isle of Man, banking and regulations in the UK, how CoinCorner came together, Mt. Socks, changing Bitcoin's base layer, the scaling debate then and now, the Lightning Network, and the importance of not growing ahead of the industry.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, ad...2020-07-0759 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Limits of Sovereignty and Surveillance: Uphold CEO JP Thieriot Reveals a Free Market SolutionJP Thieriot, CEO of Uphold, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and JP discuss the beef industry, understanding Argentina's history with money, crypto in Latin America, Bitcoin's relationship with gold and the dollar, the state of the world financial system, democratizing money and investment, the need for a single global ID, the Brave browser, Uphold, and denationalized currencies.–––Coingaming was formed when one Australian professional poker player, who knew first-hand the importance of fun, fast and fair gaming, met two Estonian tech whizzes who just so happened to be vangu...2020-07-0252 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowIsrael's Survival Mindset – LiquidApps CEO Beni Hakak on EOS, Scalability, and DAppsBeni Hakak, CEO & Co‑founder of LiquidApps, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Beni and Charlie discuss the effect of COVID19 on tech development, Beni's finance and tech history, how he got into crypto, the Israeli entrepreneur mindset, founding LiquidApps, how a multicoin world might work, being an EOS block producer, the EOS governance model, how oracles work with LiquidChain, and building a COVID19 Dapp.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app sec...2020-06-301h 02The Charlie Shrem ShowIs Crypto's Infrastructure Completed? BTSE.com CEO Jonathan Leong Claims Gold is Bitcoin's Biggest CompetitorJonathan Leong, cofounder and CEO of BTSE.com, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Jonathan discuss the derivatives markets, Jonathan's background in coding, building high performance platforms, and as a serial entrepreneur, high frequency trading and retail traders, Singapore's capitalist model, Bitcoin and gold, Ethereum, crypto infrastructure, scaling, and building BTSE.com.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security where users can lock their card anytime...2020-06-2549 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBranding an Empire? Bad Crypto's Joel Comm and Travis Wright on Podcasting, Networking, and Virtual EventsBad Crypto Podcast's Joel Comm and Travis Wright join Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie, Joel, and Travis discuss how the Bad Crypto Podcast show idea came together, how Joel and Travis got into broadcasting and Bitcoin, branding, creating a media empire, learning through podcasting, networking and making a virtual conference event, being authentic, and how we're all on a spectrum of some kind.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has contactless pay, a new EMV chip, added in-app security...2020-06-2358 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowWho is Really Driving Cannabis Demand? Dr. Daniel Stein on Regulation & the Business of CannabisDr. Daniel Stein, neurologist and medical cannabis expert, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Dr. Stein and Charlie discuss who's using medical cannabis and why, how to get the most out of CBD without being a medical cannabis patient, how it is cultivated, the ups and downs of vertical integration, regulation, how Dr. Stein got into the industry, banking challenges, addiction, how the industry can be mainstream, social inequity, and the demographics of cannabis.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has c...2020-06-1850 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowBrandon Iles’ Journey from Creating the 1st Bitcoin Android Wallet to Launching Ampleforth1st Bitcoin Android Wallet Creeator Brandon Iles, Cofounder of Ampleforth, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.In 2011 Brandon Iles launched the first Bitcoin Android Wallet and today joins Charlie to discuss why Brandon initially chose working in machine learning at Google and Uber over Bitcoin, what brought him back to crypto, decentralized monetary policy, economic experimentation, internet rights, open finance, how Ampleforth works, its elastic supply and oracles, long term goals and use cases.–––Bitpay CardThe all new Bitpay card is chalked full of new features. It has c...2020-06-1647 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowDo We Need Bitcoin? Francis Pouliot on Advocacy, Wealth Inequality and a Massive Bubble of FragilityFrancis Pouliot, Bitcoin advocate and CEO of Bullbitcoin.com, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Francis discuss becoming a regulated virtual currency dealer, banking challenges, the Bitcoin Embassy, Francis' introduction to Bitcoin, advocating for Bitcoin before the Canadian senate, representing the Bitcoin community, wealth inequality in Canada, sex workers, Backpage, and the cost of censorship resistance.---If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights in...2020-06-1159 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowIs Africa a Banking Desert? Paxful CEO Ray Youssef on Why Africa is Financial Freedom's Front LineRay Youssef, CEO and Co-Founder of Paxful, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Ray and Charlie discuss Ray's belief that social good should be a central pillar of a company, his goal of building a hundred schools in Africa, the stigma of Nigerian scammers, how Paxful works, Rwanda's success, corruption in Africa, unique KYC and banking challenges in Africa, Paxful's 20 year plan, and how Bitcoin fulfils the p2p vision.---If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is pr...2020-06-0951 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCambridge Analytica Whistleblower Brittany Kaiser on Weaponized Data, Privacy, and Digital LiteracyBrittany Kaiser, Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower and Own Your Data co-founder, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Brittany discuss our society's apathy toward surveillance and privacy issues, explaining anonymity and privacy to people, the balance of privacy and practicality, Cambridge Analytica's intentions, our data illiteracy as a culture, data and elections, voting on the blockchain, the Own Your Data Foundation, digital literacy and data ownership as a privacy right.Watch the video version of this interview on YouTube.---If you enjoyed this conversation, share it wi...2020-06-0450 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowThe Jed McCaleb Story: Founding Stellar, Ripple & the Journey from eDonkey to MtGoxJed McCaleb, founder of Mt Gox, Ripple, and Stellar, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and Jed discuss what has motivated Jed to found pivotal projects in crypto, his work on the file-sharing network eDonkey in the 1990's, other industries that interest Jed such as AI, the spectrum of decentralization, the scaling debate, privacy and fungibility, and Stellar, its validators, partners, and what's up for 2020.Watch the video version of this interview on YouTube.---If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, ra...2020-05-2847 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowMedium of Exchange or Store of Value? Bitcoin.com's Mate Tokay Talks a Multi-Coin FutureMate Tokay, CEO of Bitcoin.com, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Mate and Charlie discuss Mate's entry into crypto and his founding of Bitcoinist, spending Bitcoin versus saving it, Medium of Exchange or Store of Value, corruption in Hungary, government responses to Coronavirus, the aftermath of the New York Agreement and the Big Block debate, Bitcoin.com, and the future multi-coin world.---BitPayBitPay gives you the tools to live life on crypto. Whether you want to send crypto to friends, use crypto to buy vide...2020-05-2150 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowPay Your Rent With Tesla Stock? Steve Ehrlich Voyager CEO on Tokenization and FungibilitySteve Ehrlich, CEO Of Voyager, joins Charlie Shrem on this episode of Untold Stories.Steve and Charlie discuss the market crash of October 1987 and the trading environment at the time, Steve's transition to crypto, the parallels between online brokerages in the 1990's and the crypto industry, the importance of price discovery, Voyager's culture and technology, their merger with Ethos and going public, tokenization and the maturation of the industry.---BitPandaBitpanda is a fintech based in Vienna, Austria founded in 2014 by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer. The company...2020-05-1957 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowWhat Did Satoshi Get Wrong About Banking? Journalist Ken Kurson Talks Human PsychologyJournalist and Author Ken Kurson joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Ken and Charlie discuss political and financial journalism, Ken's interest in money and finance, the role of institutions in crypto, Ken's links to the President and conversations with people in government about crypto, Ripple and its perception in the crypto community, Ken's history writing about financial literacy, the crypto media, and the 2020 US election.---BitPayBitPay gives you the tools to live life on crypto. Whether you want to send crypto to friends, use crypto to...2020-05-141h 04The Charlie Shrem ShowCOVID Power Grab? Komodo CTO Kadan Stadelmann on Govt Abusing Crisis to Centralize AuthorityKadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Kadan and Charlie discuss governments focusing on Coronavirus but neglecting cybersecurity, the pandemic challenging ideals of decentralization and free speech, Kadan's early work in crypto and beginning with Komodo, the Bitcointalk forum and its community, growing up in cyberspace and IRC, life with the Coronavirus lockdown, and the Komodo platform's technology.---BitPayBitPay gives you the tools to live life on crypto. Whether you want to send crypto to friends, use crypto to buy video ga...2020-05-0750 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowSatoshi's Identity in the Bitcoin Code? Ava Labs' Emin Gün Sirer on Bugs, Forks, and DappsEmin Gun Sirer, Founder and CEO Ava Labs, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.The professor and Charlie discuss the cryptocurrency the professor worked on in 2002, years before Satoshi Nakamoto, the 2008 financial crisis as the context in which Satoshi released Bitcoin, the events surrounding the DAO hack, criticisms of the scaling wars, tribalism and trolling, what Satoshi's code reveals about his identity, Ava Labs and Avalanche, and Bitcoin-NG.---BitPandaBitpanda is a fintech based in Vienna, Austria founded in 2014 by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Tr...2020-05-051h 10The Charlie Shrem ShowThe Charles Hoskinson Story: Losing Faith in Institutions and Solving Mass AdoptionCharles Hoskinson, Founder of Cardano and CEO of IOHK, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charles and Charlie discuss the current loss of faith in institutions, conspiracy theories, Cardano's development philosophy, roadmap, and current progress, why merchant adoption is hard, Cannabis and other underbanked industries, the case for country adoption of a stablecoin, over-litigation, onchain governance, the key man problem, and COVID.---BitPandaBitpanda is a fintech based in Vienna, Austria founded in 2014 by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer. The company is a firm be...2020-04-281h 07The Charlie Shrem ShowCan Blockchain Fix Voting? DigiCash Founder David Chaum Brings Democracy to the 21st CenturyDavid Chaum, pioneering cryptographer and founder of the XX network, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Charlie and David discuss threats to democracy and the importance of metadata shredding, Elixxir and the XX Network, Digicash, the Cypherpunk movement, ballot secrecy and cryptography in voting, whether David met Satoshi Nakamoto, how David got interested in cryptography, and what cryptographers in the 1980's and 90's thought it would look like today.---BitPandaBitpanda is a fintech based in Vienna, Austria founded in 2014 by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Ch...2020-04-211h 00The Charlie Shrem ShowIs the Middle Class in Danger? #TheMoneyHackers Author Dan Simon Warns of Eat-the-Rich RevolutionAuthor Dan Simon joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories. Dan and Charlie discuss crypto pioneers and money hackers as misfits, Dan's unique perspective on financial history, the erosion of the middle class, failing financial oversight, history's view of the current crisis,entrepreneurship and opportunity in the current environment and Dan's new book The Money Hackers.---BitPayBitPay gives you the tools to live life on crypto. Whether you want to send crypto to friends, use crypto to buy video games or computer parts, or turn crypto into...2020-04-1657 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowRedemption in Crypto? Neo & Bee Founder Danny Brewster Makes a Comeback with FastBitcoinsDanny Brewster, Founder of Fastbitcoins, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories.Danny and Charlie discuss building a brick and mortar Bitcoin business in 2013 and today, the 2013 Cyprus banking crisis and today's rampant money printing, the collapse of Neo & Bee, Danny's arrest and extradition proceedings, his goal to repay investors, and developing Fastbitcoins.---BitPandaBitpanda is a fintech based in Vienna, Austria founded in 2014 by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer. The company is a firm believer in the innovative power of cryptocurrencies, digitised assets and bl...2020-04-1458 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCan Bitcoin Be Improved? BitTorrent Creator Bram Cohen Reveals Pre-Satoshi SurprisesBram Cohen, BitTorrent Creator and Founder of the Chia Network, joins Charlie Shrem on today’s episode of Untold Stories. Bram and Charlie discuss Bram's work on the 90's cryptocurrency project MojoNation, the contributions of cryptographers in Satoshi's circle including Hal Finney's pre-Bitcoin presentation, Bram's introduction to Bitcoin and his formative years in programming, his creation of BitTorrent, Proof of space and Proof of time, ASIC-resistance, mining, and the scaling debate.---BitPayBitPay gives you the tools to live life on crypto. Whether you want to send crypto to friends, use...2020-04-091h 15The Charlie Shrem ShowWho's Buying Bitcoin? Bitpanda's Co-CEOs Paul Klanschek and Eric Demuth Are Stocked Up and Seeing a Surge in Gold and Bitcoin BuyingBitpanda CEOs Paul Klanschek and Eric Demuth join Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. They begin by discussing some of Bitpanda's unorthodox marketing techniques as well as their focus on education and user experience. Charlie asks about their sales which reveals a strong increase in retail buying of Bitcoin and gold, and leads to a discussion of gold production and supply issues. They shift gears a little and talk about how Eric and Paul started working together, what it's like with two CEOs, and the company's growth and environment. They also cover what led Eric an...2020-04-071h 07The Charlie Shrem ShowIs a Precious Metals Squeeze Coming? GoldSilverBitcoin's Justin O’Connell on COVID19's Effect on Gold and Silver, Rogue DEA Agents, and the Silk Road SagaJustin O’Connell of GoldSilverBitcoin joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. They begin by discussing the Silk Road as an intersection between Bitcoin advocates and free market advocates, how it worked, and Justin's awareness of it at the time. Justin explains how he got into writing in crypto and some of his background in precious metals. They return to the topic of Silk Road and the circumstances of Ross Ulbricht's arrest and questions about the identity of Dread Pirate Roberts. Charlie and Justin discuss the War on Drugs and America's drug problems before Justin outl...2020-04-0259 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowWhat's Next for Global Markets Post COVID-19? Abra CEO Bill Barhydt Shares His Predictions for Investors, Advice for Businesses, and Opportunities for EntrepreneursBill Barhydt, Abra Founder & CEO, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. They begin by talking about the most pressing issue of the day, the Coronavirus lockdown. Charlie reveals that Bill worked as a cryptographer for the CIA which leads to a discussion of right-sized government and what that would look like in today's world. They move on to talk about how the financial system has failed with regards to Coronavirus, paper money, and the need for digital alternatives. Charlie asks about the dollar as the global reserve currency and Bill imagines the next few mo...2020-03-241h 10The Charlie Shrem ShowMrinal Manohar, CEO of Casper Labs, Deep Dives the Bitcoin Emission Curve - Energy Efficiency, the Lightning Network, & Tech ChallengesMrinal Manohar, CEO and Cofounder of Casper Labs, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. They begin by discussing Bitcoin's evolution at the protocol level and whether the tech should change in order to adapt. Mrinal explains Casper Labs' focus on decentralization and the practicalities of building a decentralized project. This leads Charlie and Mrinal to talk about the pros and cons of PoW and PoS, the token distribution problems of PoS, energy inefficiency of PoW, mining and hardware. The discussion turns to a deep dive of the Bitcoin emission curve and its future tech an...2020-03-1756 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowIs zk-SNARK the Key? Horizen Labs CEO Rob Viglione Explains Zero Knowledge Proofs, Sidechain Tech, and Horizen's Masternode Market GrowthRob Viglione, Cofounder and CEO of Horizen Labs, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. They start by discussing Rob's move to Puerto Rico, Act 22, and Panama's history as a haven for Bitcoin pioneers. Rob and Charlie discuss the launch of ZenCash in 2017 as well as Zendoo, a current sidechain project. Charlie asks about Rob's doctoral thesis, based on Bitcoin, which leads the discussion to governance in an increasingly digital world. Rob talks about the 51% attack on ZenCash and what positive improvements came about because of it, the optional privacy feature of Zcash and ZenCash, an...2020-03-101h 07The Charlie Shrem ShowHard Forks Better Than Soft Forks? Dev Peter Todd on the Bitcoin Scaling Debate, Why it Was Controversial, and Is the Lightning Network the Right Solution?Developer Peter Todd joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. They begin by talking about Peter's focus on community rather than software as an important aspect of crypto. Charlie asks why the Bitcoin scaling debate was so controversial and it leads to an extensive discussion of the events of the debate, people involved, and some of the toxic environment during that period. They compare scaling and community aspects as it relates to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple as well. Peter predicts that Lightning Network will continue to grow, but not everyone will like it. He talks ab...2020-03-051h 10The Charlie Shrem ShowWhat's Pushing Bitcoins' Momentum? Marc Fleury, CEO of Two Prime, Compares the 90's Internet With Today's Crypto and Reveals How an Open Source Financial System is PossibleMarc Fleury, Founder and CEO of Two Prime, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. They begin by talking about the open source movement and why it is so attractive for developers. Marc continues with comparisons between crypto today and internet and software development in the 90's and makes an amazing alien reveal. Charlie and Marc agree that Bitcoin showed resilience surviving the Mt. Gox debacle. Charlie asks if the earlier open source movement has evangelists like crypto today and Marc discusses the duality of these movements as well as declaring crypto is not about th...2020-02-271h 17The Charlie Shrem ShowA Crypto Industry Pilgrimage: BitcoinMagazine & BTC Inc CEO David Bailey from Bitcoin2013 in San Jose to Bitcoin 2020David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. Charlie and David begin with a discussion of the first wave of Bitcoin growth and the seminal San Jose Bitcoin Conference in 2013. David describes his company's evolution from yBitcoin to Bitcoin Magazine and it's place in the ecosystem as an archive of Bitcoin history. He further explains his recent refocus on Bitcoin. They then discuss what is a Bitcoin OG and the changing narratives over the years. David reveals what's in store for Bitcoin 2020 in San Francisco, claiming 'it's not a conference, it...2020-02-201h 08The Charlie Shrem ShowDash Core CEO Ryan Taylor Shares the Dash Philosophy on Governance and Accountability, and How It's Fostering Growth and Adoption of CryptoRyan Taylor, CEO of Dash Core Group, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. Charlie and Ryan begin by discussing the Dash focus on the user experience and how Dash has been working towards adoption, especially in Venezuela, and growing when other coins have not. The conversation flows into talk of the Dash block rewards, masternodes, security, and comparing to other networks. Charlie asks why Dash doesn't have a troll army which leads Ryan to tout Dash's positive culture. Charlie brings up launching the Dash DAO and Ryan discusses the concerns of project leaders at th...2020-02-131h 14The Charlie Shrem ShowDoes Use Equal Value? Rodolfo Novak (NVK), CEO of Coinkite on the Potential Energy of Bitcoin and Why the Majority of People Will Never Actually Own Bitcoin ThemselvesRodolfo Novak, CEO and Cofounder of Coinkite, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. Charlie and Rodolfo begin with a discussion on value, comparing the value of domain names and squatting with the value of Bitcoin and the expansion of the altcoin markets. Rodolfo expounds on a 'winner takes most' concept and relates it all back to Bitcoin and its network effects. A discussion ensues as to why use does not equal value which brings up the ICO frenzy and projects that are parasitic to Bitcoin. Rodolfo shares his business philosophy of making products he wa...2020-02-1158 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowWill 2020 Be Bitcoin's Year For Hockey Stick Growth? Tuur Demeester Talks Fundamentals and Looks for Bitcoin's Windows 95 MomentTuur Demeester, Bitcoin thought leader and economist, joins Charlie Shrem on this week’s episode of Untold Stories. Tuur begins with a powerful comparison between Bitcoin today and the internet's Windows 95 moment when a critical threshold of people may begin to use and adopt it in 2020. He tempers his prediction with a warning that Bitcoin intolerance may arise as countries try to limit Bitcoin's growth. The conversation shifts to academia and the challenges facing the traditional university system in the next decades. Charlie and Tuur discuss Austrian economics, the levers of governmental power, and triggers of Bitcoin growth. Charlie conf...2020-02-061h 19The Charlie Shrem ShowUntold Stories: 50th Episode - Charlie & Peter McCormack, Host of What Bitcoin Did, Share How Podcasting Has Transformed Their LivesPodcast Guru Peter McCormack, the famous host of “What Bitcoin Did” joins Charlie on Untold Stories for the 50th episode where he speaks in great detail about why podcasts are growing and why they are much better alternatives to mainstream media channels. He shares his Bitcoin purity test and how he has rejected over a million dollars so far in sponsorships from companies he doesn’t believe are ‘net good’ for BTC. Honest and impartial views are what podcasts intend to provide, claims Peter. We also discuss how trolling can be a means to gauge positive criticism. The two share a si...2020-01-141h 27The Charlie Shrem ShowCharlie Lee Talks Founding Litecoin and the Ultimate Altcoin Story From 2011 To TodayFew Crypto OGs have the chops of Charlie Lee. He founded Litecoin and spent his early career at Google and Coinbase. These days, he spreads the gospel of Litecoin through the Litecoin Foundation and is a respected voice on Crypto Twitter. -----This episode of Untold Stories is sponsored by Scott Offord, a broker of ASIC mining gear and the creator of CryptoMining. You can find him on twitter @offordscott.-----This episode of Untold Stories is sponsored by eToro, the smartest crypto trading platform, and one of the largest in the world. Join myself and 11 million...2019-09-241h 01The Charlie Shrem ShowCharlie Talks to Crypto OG Bobby Lee — Founder of Bitcoin China and the New Released Ballet WalletBobby Lee, Genuine Bitcoin OG and Founder of Bitcoin China Introduces Ballet Wallet, the first non-electric wallet for the tech novices to geeks. He talks to Charlie about its unique features and functionality as well as diving into China’s unique and evolving relationship with Bitcoin.-----This episode of Untold Stories is sponsored by Scott Offord, a broker of ASIC mining gear and the creator of CryptoMining. You can find him on twitter @offordscott.-----This episode of Untold Stories is sponsored by eToro, the smartest crypto trading platform, and one of the largest in the wo...2019-09-1755 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowActress and Crypto Advocate Courtney Shrem Shares Her Unique Perspective on the Bitcoin RevolutionNo one knows the behind-the-scenes crypto stories like Courtney Shrem, Charlie’s wife. Listen in for her unique insights on things like: Watching diversity grow in crypto, how she and Charlie started dating, Courtney’s take on the throw up story, how fast she fell for Charlie, sticking by Charlie through prison and beyond, and tips for long-term relationships (if you can travel together and not want to kill each other, you’re on the right track)-----This episode of Untold Stories is sponsored by Scott Offord, a broker of ASIC mining gear and the creator of Crypto...2019-08-1346 minThe Charlie Shrem ShowCharlie and Best Selling Author Ben Mezrich Discuss Crypto History and Insider Details in Ben’s New Book “Bitcoin Billionaires”Join Charlie as he turns the tables and interviews best selling author Ben Mezrich, whose newest book, “Bitcoin Billionaires,” chronicles crypto’s early days. Get a taste of the history Mezrich uncovered in research that included interviewing Charlie, the Winklevoss twins, and others as well as early talk of a Bitcoin movie based on the book.-----If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe.This podcast is presented by BlockWorks Group. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockw...2019-06-181h 04