Best Laura Shin Podcasts (2024)

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Why the DOJ Doesn’t Want These MEV Exploiters to Get Away With It - Ep. 647 48:48

25m ago48:48

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In this episode, Evan Zinaman, founder and principal at Trailbreak, delves into the first-of-its-kind case of the Bueno brothers, who face Department of Justice charges for exploiting Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) in a cryptocurrency scheme. Accused of manipulating transaction ordering to create an arbitrage opportunity, the brothers are charged …

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The Chopping Block: Crypto in US Politics & Roaring Kitty is back! - Ep. 646 50:08

31m ago50:08

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and special guest Laura Shin explore the latest trends in the crypto world. In this episode, we touch on how Donald Trump's pro-crypto statements influence voter behavior in the upcoming U.S. elections. We ask ourselves, is voting based solely on cryp…

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Erik Voorhees' New Venture: Why AI Desperately Needs Privacy and Uncensorability - Ep. 645 1:18:21

3d ago1:18:21

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Erik Voorhees, a crypto OG, has launched Venice, a private, uncensorable, open-source competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Anthropic’s Claude, powered by a decentralized crypto network. In the episode, Erik and Venice’s COO Teana Baker-Taylor delve into the problems with censorship and data in current AI agents, including how they create honeypots of …

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Unlocking Genius: How Mo Riza Transforms Art, Teaching, and Life into Masterpieces 34:58

11h ago34:58

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In this episode, hosts Rachel Martens and Janette Afsharian interview Mo Riza, an incredibly talented and versatile Indonesian American artist based in New Jersey. Mo shares his journey from Indonesia to New Jersey, his passion for creativity in various mediums, and his unique approach to teaching and mentorship. From digital art to street photogra…

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The Chopping Block: EigenLayer Airdrop, LayerZero's Sybil Strategy, and Robinhood vs. SEC – What’s Shaping Crypto’s Future? - Ep. 644 1:08:14

3h ago1:08:14

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and special guest Avichal Garg from Electric Capital dissect the latest trends in the crypto world. This episode dives deep into the buzz around EigenLayer’s airdrop: What sparked the controversy and how did EigenLayer respond to community backlash? We …

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How the Top One-Third of FTX Creditors Are Boosting the Payouts for Everyone Else - Ep. 643 48:29

20m ago48:29

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Thomas Braziel, managing partner at 117 Partners, dives into the draft FTX bankruptcy plan, which was praised for paying out at more than 100% in dollar terms, but ha…

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Bits + Bips: Does Macroeconomics Point to a Potential Crypto Supercycle? - Ep. 642 57:28

9d ago57:28

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In this first episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann explain why the macroeconomics could point to the markets actually being in a crypto supercycle. They discuss the recent Federal Reserve meeting and its impact on the markets, as well as the irony that leveraged Ethereum futures ETFs will likely be approved whil…

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Why Memecoins Have Been 2024's Most Profitable Crypto Trade: Ansem and Kelxyz - Ep. 641 1:19:53

9d ago1:19:53

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In this episode of Unchained, memecoin traders Ansem and Kelxyz unpack everything about memecoins, discussing what makes them valuable and how they evaluate their investment potential. They also address the criticisms and controversies surrounding them, including racism and sexism. (They have a surprising reaction to the latter.) Ansem and Kel argu…

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Quick Reviews: 6 Books & 8 Shows for the Month of May! 21:30

10d ago21:30

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Hello, everyone! In this episode, we dive into our latest reads and TV shows and help you pick your entertainment for the month of May. It is a fun mix of recommendations, critiques, and a little bit of nostalgia. We discuss: BOOKS "The Women" by Kristin Hannah "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner "James" by Percival Everett "The Housemaid" by Fre…

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Why EigenLayer Gave Away More Tokens After Widespread Criticism of Its Stakedrop - Ep. 640 57:12

3d ago57:12

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. EigenLayer has been in the news this week after it announced its ‘stakedrop,’ where it will distribute EIGEN tokens to early users of the restaking platform. Sreeram …

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The Chopping Block: EigenLayer Airdrop Fallout, Shkreli vs. Io.net, and CZ's Sentencing - Ep. 639 1:02:52

14d ago1:02:52

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In this episode, we dive deep into the controversy surrounding the EigenLayer airdrop, discussing the community’s backlash and its broader implications for token distributions in crypto. We also explore the ongoing debate over the efficacy and future of cryptocurrency points programs. The episode also delves into Martin Shkreli’s impactful campaign…

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Bitcoin Layer 2s Aim to Attract Ethereum-Like Dapps. Will They Succeed? - Ep.638 1:23:14

17d ago1:23:14

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In this episode of Unchained, host Laura interviews Alexei Zamyatin, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin, Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, and Orkun Kılıç, co-founder of Chainway Labs. They discuss their respective projects, all of which are focused on developing Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. Zamyatin's Build on Bitcoin is a hybrid Layer 2 that …

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The Power of a Bucket List with Laura Carney's Inspiring Story 41:39

8d ago41:39

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Have you ever stumbled upon a list that could change your life? That's exactly what happened to Laura Carney when she discovered her late father's bucket list. In this episode, we talk with Laura Carney, author of "My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free." Laura's father passed away from an accident involving a young driver who was…

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Consensys’s Lawsuit Against The SEC: Will It End Gensler's ‘Unlawful Power Grab’? - Ep. 637 36:16

20d ago36:16

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On Thursday, Consensys sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a Texas federal court, seeking to prevent an impending SEC action against its MetaMask wallet and to clarify that ether is not a security. The complaint calls out the agency for what Consensys describes as “regulatory overreach,” challenges its notion that ETH is a sec…

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The Chopping Block: Uniswap's SEC Scrutiny, Token2049 Flood Catastrophe, and Bitcoin's Halving Impact - Ep. 636 56:25

13d ago56:25

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Welcome to The Chopping Block, where Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner dissect the crypto world’s topics of the day. In this episode, we delve into the SEC's recent scrutiny of Uniswap, exploring the potential legal and regulatory impacts on the DeFi landscape. We also discuss the unprecedented flooding in Dubai and its …

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Dr. Renee Baskerville: 2024 Mayoral Candidate 30:14

13d ago30:14

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Lost in Jersey's Montclair election special 2024 features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Renee Baskerville, a candidate running for mayor of Montclair. Dr. Baskerville shares her deep connection to Montclair, her background as a pediatrician, and her extensive experience serving on the council as well as many town boards. She discusses her accom…

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Chrissy Thomas: 2024 Mayoral Candidate 27:41

13d ago27:41

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Lost in Jersey's Montclair election special 2024 features an insightful conversation with Chrissy Thomas, one of the mayoral candidates for Montclair. Chrissy shares her background, highlighting her family's journey to New Jersey and her passion for bringing accountability and transparency to local government. She discusses key issues such as traff…

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The US vs. Crypto: Jake Chervinsky on Crypto's Legal and Regulatory Status - Ep. 635 1:26:11

20d ago1:26:11

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Jake Chervinsky, chief legal officer of Variant, discusses the current state of crypto regulation, touching on several ongoing legal and regulatory issues in the cryp…

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After the Bitcoin Halving, Will the Runes Protocol Live Up to the Hype? - Ep. 634 42:31

17d ago42:31

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By Laura Shin

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Bob Russo: 2024 Montclair Councilor At Large Candidate 18:34

21d ago18:34

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Lost in Jersey's Montclair Election Special 2024 features an interview with Bob Russo, a seasoned councilor-at-large running for his final term. Russo discusses his extensive experience in the Montclair government, his passion for problem-solving, and his dedication to serving the community. He highlights key issues such as reducing speed limits, a…

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Arthur Hayes and Will Clemente on How This Bitcoin Halving Is Different - Ep. 633 1:07:57

20d ago1:07:57

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. The Bitcoin halving is just around the corner, expected to be on April 19 or April 20. Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, and Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research…

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Susan Shin Andersen: 2024 Montclair Councilor At Large Candidate 21:12

21d ago21:12

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Lost in Jersey's Montclair Election Special 2024 features an insightful interview with Susan Shin Andersen, a candidate running for councilor-at-large. Susan shares her journey from growing up in Pennsylvania to law school at Rutgers in New Jersey, highlighting her passion for public service and community involvement. She discusses her priorities i…

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Carmel Loughman: 2024 Montclair Councilor At Large Candidate 20:20

21d ago20:20

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Lost in Jersey's Montclair Election Special 2024 features an interview with Carmel Loughman, a candidate running for councilor-at-large. Born in Barnet England, with a unique connection to Montclair, Carmel shares her experience growing up in New Jersey, her career in risk management, and her experience on the Montclair township planning board. She…

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Gary Gensler’s Case Against Uniswap: Does the SEC Even Stand a Chance? - Ep. 632 41:10

24d ago41:10

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. On Wednesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Wells notice to Uniswap Labs, the team behind the prominent decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap, s…

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The Chopping Block: The EVM Parallelization Dilemma, Solana's Network Congestion, and Avi Eisenberg's Legal Battle - Ep. 631 1:04:57

25d ago1:04:57

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Welcome to The Chopping Block, where Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Robert Leshner dive into the crypto universe's hottest topics. In this episode, we have the CEO/Co-Founder of Monad to explore the fascinating world of Monad and its ambitious endeavor to revolutionize EVM scalability through innovative parallelization techniques. The discussion …

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Polygon’s AggLayer Wants to Be a Hub for Ethereum Layer 2s. Can It Succeed? - Ep. 630 1:11:03

1M ago1:11:03

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron and co-founder Brendan Farmer discussed everything about the AggLayer, a decentralized protocol built by Polygon that enables fast, se…

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DINE AND DECIDE: Montclair's Best Plant-Based Dish Competition 26:13

1M ago26:13

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We're taking Earth Month by storm with an insightful chat with Annette Batson, exploring the plant-based movement that's gaining ground in Montclair's local dining scene. Throughout April, our "Plant-Based for The Planet" initiative introduces you to Montclair's culinary gems dishing out eco-friendly eats. This episode highlights the importance of …

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Ethena’s USDe Grew to $2 Billion in 7 Weeks. Is It Safe? - Ep. 629 42:46

1M ago42:46

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. This week, Ethena was in the spotlight after the airdrop of ENA, its new governance token. Ethena’s flagship product, the “synthetic dollar” USDe has amassed a $2 billion m…

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The Chopping Block: The Dawn of the DeFi Civil War - Ethena, SBF, Blast & More - Ep. 628 1:06:01

1M ago1:06:01

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Welcome to The Chopping Block, where Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner dive into the crypto universe's hottest topics. In this episode, amidst the crypto bull market's fervor, the boys dissect the launch of Ethena and its repercussions, including a potential DeFi civil war spurred by integration disputes between MakerDAO…

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The Real Reason Why the SEC Might Be Going After Ethereum - Ep. 627 1:23:40

1M ago1:23:40

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On March 20, Fortune reported that the SEC was investigating the Ethereum Foundation and was looking for legal ways to label ETH as a security. Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, and Greg Strong, partner at DLx Law joined Laura to discuss everything about the investigation and its implications. The guests speculate about the hidden moti…

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THE ROAD TO THE TOP OF DANCE : From NJ to Alvin Ailey 58:21

1M ago58:21

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Meet Chalvar Monteiro and Christopher Taylor, two incredible New Jersey born dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Chalvar Monteiro, a seasoned member of the Alvin Ailey company, shares his journey from Montclair to the global stage. Growing up, Chalvar's dance aspirations were nurtured through church activities and the liturgical dance …

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How 'a Criminal Choice' Got Sam Bankman-Fried a 25-Year Prison Sentence - Ep. 626 49:22

1M ago49:22

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), FTX's co-founder, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and $11 billion in forfeiture for massive fraud, marking a historic moment in the cr…

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The Chopping Block: Institutional Memecoin Craze, BASE vs. Ethereum, and Legal Clamps on Rogue Exchanges! - Ep. 625 56:19

1M ago56:19

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Welcome to The Chopping Block, where Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner dive into the crypto universe's hottest topics. In this episode, we're tackling pressing questions: "Are Memecoins a Good Bet for Institutional Investors?" and "Can BASE Catalyze a Shift in Ethereum's DeFi Dominance?" Amidst Ethereum's upgrades, we ex…

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How Gitcoin 2.0 Could Someday Help Reward People for Doing Good - Ep. 624 1:09:20

1M ago1:09:20

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode, Laura interviews Meg Lister, GM of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, and Kevin Owocki, co-founder of Gitcoin. They discuss the evolution of Gitcoin from a c…

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TEHRAN TO TEXAS AND BACK! An Epic Story of Success & Destiny 39:49

1M ago39:49

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Explore the fascinating journey of Maria Afsharian, an award-winning journalist whose life took an unexpected turn when she had to return to her father's homeland, Iran. From her roots in Tehran and Texas to her current role as a big-hearted realtor for Christie's in New Jersey, Maria's story is one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering dedication…

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How BlackRock’s New Fund on Ethereum Got a Very Crypto Welcome - Ep. 623 39:43

1M ago39:43

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. On Wednesday, BlackRock, the world's leading asset management firm, announced the launch of a tokenized investment fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity (…

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The Chopping Block: Memecoin Presales, MakerDAO’s Endgame, and BlackRock's Blockchain Bet! - Ep. 622 44:23

2M ago44:23

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. In this week's episode, the squad dives into the riveting dynamics of meme coins and their undeniable sway over market sentiments, alongside a detailed exploration of BlackRock's groundbreaking leap i…

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3AC's Kyle Davies on Why He's Crypto's Lloyd Blankfein and Why He's Not Sorry - Ep. 621 1:19:11

2M ago1:19:11

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Few crypto figures have been as vilified as Kyle Davies, the co-founder, along with Su Zhu, of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which imploded in mid-2022, losing $3…

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WHAT TO WATCH RIGHT NOW - March / April 2024 17:44

2M ago17:44

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Janette and Rachel share their monthly recommendations, including Stream Deadlock on Amazon Prime Constellation on Apple American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders on Netflix The Gentleman on Netflix Shogun on FX Palm Royal on Apple TV The New Look on Apple Maybe Skip The Regime on HBO True Detective: Night Country on HBO Movies Revolution on Canvas …

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How Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Could Lead to the Rise of Millions of Layer 3s - Ep. 620 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Ethereum’s long-awaited Dencun upgrade finally went live this week, and many L2s immediately saw their transaction fees fall dramatically, as was the intention. Among them …

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The Chopping Block: The Ups-and Downs of Crypto since 2020 and where we are now! - Ep. 619 59:09

2M ago59:09

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. In this week's episode the squad asks: Is MakerDAO setting a new precedent for DeFi protocols with its emergency rate hike? How significant is the role of meme coins in the crypto market's volatility,…

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Why EigenLayer May Be the Most Innovative New Ecosystem Since Ethereum - Ep. 618 1:18:52

2M ago1:18:52

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, and Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder and CIO of Polychain Capital, an investor in EigenLayer, say that the developer ecosystem arou…

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CHANGE YOUR MINDSET! A Journey To Podcasting Success 40:38

2M ago40:38

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Anthony Frasier's journey as a podcast superstar is a testament to his creativity, resilience, and commitment to making a positive impact through his content. His innovative approach to podcasting and dedication to creating meaningful content for children set him apart in the industry. "I had to change my mindset." Discussing the hurdles faced by y…

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The Chopping Block: Meme Coin Frenzy, Decentralized AI, & Uniswap's Fee Strategy - Ep. 617 1:16:49

2M ago1:16:49

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner dive into the hot topics stirring the cryptocurrency world. Could Uniswap's fee switch revolutionize DeFi's economic model? What's the real potential of decentralized AI in blockchain, and how close are we to seeing its practical appl…

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How, in 7 Weeks, Bitcoin ETFs Reached Inflows That Took Gold ETFs 3 Years - Ep. 616 57:06

2M ago57:06

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode, Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discussed the performance of Bitcoin ETFs since their launch two months ago. Balchunas noted …

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The Catalysts for This Crypto Bull Market: AI, DeFi, Real World Assets? - Ep. 615 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode of Unchained, Alex Pack, managing partner at Hack VC discusses the firm's recent $150 million fundraise, the challenges of raising capital in a bea…

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LOCAL BOOKSTORE SUCCESS! How to Kick Amazon's Butt 39:33

2M ago39:33

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Margot is the owner of one of the most successful local bookstores just outside of NYC for the last 28 years. She tells us how she's keeping it thriving and how staying close to her family values has a lot to do with its success. Stepping through the doors of Watchung Booksellers, you're immediately embraced by that unmistakable scent of paper and …

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Bitcoin’s Price Is Way Up. And $48 Trillion in Wealth Just Got Access - Ep. 614 47:41

2M ago47:41

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. After a week in which Bitcoin nearly hit its all-time high, Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy, joins Unchained to discuss the pivotal role of ETF inf…

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Famed White Hat Hacker Samczsun on How to Improve Crypto Security - Ep. 613 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Well-known white hat hacker and head of security at Paradigm samczsun recently took the wraps off a new security organization called the Security Alliance (SEAL) t…

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MAGAZINES TODAY - Editor-In-Chief Gives Us the Backstory 52:32

2M ago52:32

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Dive into a lively discussion with Liz Vaccarello, the editor-in-chief of Women's World and First for Women magazines. They explore Liz's fascinating career journey, from interviewing rock stars in Cleveland to leading two weekly magazines for women in New York. The conversation touches on topics like magazine publishing, journalism, and the challe…

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