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The crypto native's podcast for DeFi, NFTs, and Web 3. . Jason Choi (@mrjasonchoi), full-time crypto investor since 2018, goes deep into the technology and economics behind crypto projects to dissect trends and themes in a global context. Nothing on this show is financial advice. Blockcrunch and its personnel may hold positions in assets discussed on the show.
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How to Play Memecoins, From the Godfather of MEME - Ray Chan, Ep. 254
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Today Jason is joined by 9GAG CEO Ray Chan, the Godfather of meme’s. In this episode Ray breaks down how to successfully transition from Web2 to Web3, why the ‘midcurve strategy’ might be best, the best Web3 GTM execution, as well as exploring a framework for Memeland, meme coin fundamentals, and an analysis of the modern day attention economy. For…
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Why Top Investors Are Excited About DePIN - Mahesh from EV3, Ep. 253
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Today Jason is joined by Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Seed Investor at Escape Velocity (EV3). Today Mahesh joins us to discuss all things DePIN. The conversation begins with an overview on the DePIN category and why EV3 has chosen to focus it's attention here. The two then go on to review how the labour market may change as a result of DePIN developments, …
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2024 Q1 Crypto Recap: What You Missed - Blockcrunch Roundtable 008
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In today’s Roundtable, Jason and Sanat take a moment to assess what has happened in Q1 2024. They kick things off by discussing new BTC ATH's and what this means for liquidity flows and meme coins. As a result, the two turn to venture opportunities this cycle, given the meme activity in recent months. Jason and Sanat then go on to discuss the Jupit…
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Is BRC Over in 2024? - Blockcrunch Roundtable 007 feat. Catrina from Portal Ventures
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In today’s Roundtable, Jason and Sanat are joined by Catrina Wang of Portal Ventures. Catrina has written one of the most comprehensive breakdowns of the BTC/BRC thesis to-date. At the time of recording (02/22/24) Bitcoin just broke $50,000, however what’s new this cycle is the BRC phenomenon. Today, BRC’s are at a $3 billion market cap and now mor…
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Eigenlayer: Everything You Need to Know in 2024 - Sreeram Kannan, Ep. 253
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Today Jason is joined by none other than EigenLayer Founder, Sreeram Kannan. Sreeram kicks things off by sharing the founding story of EigenLayer and how Sreeram and the team thought about EigenLayer's value proposition. Jason then digs into the details; what are EigenLayer's Actively Validates Services (AVS)? Are there security assumptions related…
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Airdrops Are Poison for Crypto - Blockcrunch Roundtable 006
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In today’s Roundtable 006 episode Jason and Sanat discuss all things Airdrops. They start by reviewing the history of Airdrops, among the most successful releases, before diving deep on trying to objectively evaluate Airdrops and their utility; are they a good way for retail investors to make money, for founders to grow their projects and whether o…
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Is ETH Uninvestable? The ETH Disaggregation Thesis - Blockcrunch Roundtable 005 feat. Yuan from Blockchain Capital
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In today’s Roundtable 005 episode Jason and Sanat are joined by Blockchain Capital’s Principle, Yuan Han Li, where the three discuss ETH value accrual, ETH’s money utility, before diving deep on infrastructure mechanics and Jason’s changing views on ETH. As well as much, much more — enjoy! Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not financial advice. Times…
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9 Predictions for Crypto in 2024 - Blockcrunch Roundtable 004
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It’s the start of 2024 and you know what time it is - time for predictions! Don't miss this week's thrilling episode where Jason and Sanat unveil their top 9 predictions for the year: Will ETH ETF bring about another bull run Launch of restaking and future of ETH Will Cosmos ecosystem finally take off And more! Host: Jason Choi @mrjasonchoi . Not f…
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What You Need to Know About Sei: The First Parallelized EVM - Jay Jog, Sei Network, Ep. 250
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In December 2023, Sei Network joined the “billion-dollar network club” in market cap, as its value doubled and its user count skyrocketed. Sei stood out amongst the crypto natives as it claims to be the fastest Layer 1 out there (yes, even faster than Solana) and the first live blockchain to become a parallelized EVM chain. Today we have Jayendra J…
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Can Ethena Win the Stablecoin Market in 2024? - Guy Young, Ethena Labs, Ep. 249
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Stablecoins represent a significant segment of the cryptocurrency market due to their widespread applicability. So far, stablecoin models range from centralized, fiat-backed variants such as USDT and USDC, to more decentralized models like Maker's DAI, an over-collateralized stablecoin, and the infamous algorithmically-backed UST by Luna. Despite t…
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IMX Founder on Web 3 Gaming in 2024 - Robbie Ferguson, Immutable, Ep 249
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In 2021, a few Web 3 games emerged, briefly capturing global attention and demonstrating the potential of this gaming sector. Fast forward to 2024, numerous game studios are poised to launch their titles, honed over three years. This raises the question: Are we on the cusp of another GameFi revolution, this time for good? The Web 3 gaming landscape…
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10 Crypto Projects to Pay Attention to for 2024 - Blockcrunch Roundtable 003
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The crypto markets are showing signs of revival. With the recent resolution of Binance's case alleviating market uncertainty, investors are looking forward to 2024 with optimism. More importantly, what tokens are worth looking at across the various crypto verticals? Jason and Sanat shares their list with viewers this week: In episode 3 of Blockcrun…
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Biggest Crypto Flops of the 2020s (So Far) and What Might Win - Blockcrunch Roundtable 002
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Exploring history offers valuable lessons, enabling us to sidestep past errors and identify markers of excellence. These insights are particularly beneficial in the realm of investing, where understanding historical trends and outcomes can inform smarter, more strategic decisions In episode 2 of Blockcrunch Roundtable, Jason & Sanat discusses: 3 ve…
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Are NFTs Coming Back? Interview with Blur Founder - Pacman, Blur, Ep. 248
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The trading volume of NFTs has markedly decreased since the previous bull market, with a recent figure of merely $37 million per week, a sum that constitutes less than 1% of Bitcoin's daily trading volume. This downturn begs the question: are NFTs facing extinction, or is there potential for resurgence? Joining us today is Tieshun, widely recognize…
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5 Wildest Things Crypto VCs Have Invested In - Blockcrunch Roundtable 001
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We’re back with a brand new series - Blockcrunch RoundTable! In this new format, Jason is joined by Sanat, an Investor at Dragonfly to discuss all things crypto - from latest market developments, their investment experiences and future outlooks For this episode, they discussed the top 5 wildest crypto ideas that were funded, and dived into: Why the…
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Season Finale: 2023 Q4 Crypto Market Outlook with Tangent - Darryl Wang, Tangent, Ep. 247
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Over the past 5 years, Blockcrunch has been a beacon for the Web 3 community. As we evolve, we're thrilled to announce an upcoming rebrand. Stay tuned for details on our renewed commitment to serving our audience even better! But before we embark on this new journey, we’re celebrating the legacy of our current show. This week, join us as we host Da…
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Superscrypt: A Conversation with Asia's Powerhouse Web 3 Venture Fund - Jacob Ko, Superscrypt, Ep. 246
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Superscrypt is an early-stage web3 company seeded by Temasek, a globally recognized investment powerhouse headquartered in Singapore. Recognizing the immense potential of the decentralized digital landscape, Superscrypt focus exclusively on the next generation of internet technologies. Today, we have Jacob Ko, Partner at Superscrypt to share with u…
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