Best Atomic Zero Podcasts (2024)

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Cem Özer - Sovereign Labs, Rollups, and Appchains 55:27

5m ago55:27

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In this episode, we chat with Cem Ozer, founder of Sovereign Labs. We begin with Cem’s personal journey in crypto, and how this experience led him to build Sovereign Labs. We then discuss how developers evaluate the many permutations of rollups and blockchain frameworks available today, and where Sovereign Labs fits into this landscape. We dive int…

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Jacob Arluck and Andrew Huang - Celestia, Conduit, and the Modular Future 1:06:18

8d ago1:06:18

1:06:18

In this episode, we chat with Jacob Arluck, head of strategy at Celestia Labs, and Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit. We cover a number of topics in the modular blockchain space, starting with the impact of DA solutions on the rollup landscape and the budding partnership between Conduit and Celestia, the leading RaaS and DA solutions in the market r…

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Atomic Zero Show #94 Edwin Li 2:20:40

30d ago2:20:40

2:20:40

Atomic Zero Fans, buckle up! This month, we're joined by Edwin Li to deep dive into the controversial "Stop the Gondola" movement in Los Angeles. Former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt's proposed $500 million aerial tram between Union Station and Dodger Stadium raises serious red flags. Safety concerns, ballooning costs, and taxpayer liability are just…

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Atomic Zero Show #93 Marlon D 2:18:54

2M ago2:18:54

2:18:54

Roar into the Year of the Dragon with MC Marlon D on Atomic Zero! (#4722) Get ready to ignite your ears, Atomic Zero Fans! We're kicking off the Lunar New Year and 2024 with our first episode of the year, featuring none other than MC Marlon D! Join us as we delve into the world of hip-hop and celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Marlon, aka the ho…

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Emily and Alvin Hsia - Shadow, and Building the Next Generation of Onchain Data 53:55

3M ago53:55

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In this episode, we chat with Emily and Alvin Hsia, co-founders of Shadow. We begin with their journey working on DeFi, MEV, an early idea to unify on-chain data, and their journey to building Shadow. They walk us through the challenges with events, their solution for developers, users, and data consumers, and other details on the product such as p…

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Atomic Zero #92 Steve Lee Tour 2:13:58

4M ago2:13:58

2:13:58

Happy Holidays Atomic Zero Fans! I know it’s been a while, and I’ve been out on vacation. Enjoying some time away! Stay tuned for updates for the coming year. After a well-deserved hiatus, your favorite podcast is back in action, ready to deliver another dose of audio awesomeness. ⚡️ This is the last episode of the year and We’re catching up with S…

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Ido Ben-Natan and Raz Niv - Blockaid, and the Future of Crypto Security 43:49

4M ago43:49

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In this episode, we chat with Ido Ben-Natan and Raz Niv, co-founders of Blockaid, a crypto security firm. They share their journey from the Israeli Defence Force cybersecurity unit to launching Blockaid, discussing their product and the importance of protecting web3 customers. Later, we dig into Blockaid's approach to a stealth launch, fostering a …

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Michael Shaulov - Fireblocks' Journey from Inception to Present 1:07:29

4M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

In this episode, we chat with Michael Shaulov, co-founder of Fireblocks. Michael revisits with us the early days of building Fireblocks and finding product market fit by solving customer pain points. We chat through both strategic and tactical approaches to building a B2B product in crypto, exploring lessons learned on early customer relationships …

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Henri Stern - Privy, Product-Building, and the Future of Embedded Wallets 1:14:31

5M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

In this episode, we chat with Henri Stern, the co-founder and CEO of Privy. We begin with Henri’s personal journey in Crypto, how it led him to build Privy, and how his vision for Privy has changed over time. We then get into Privy’s product mindset, how the primitives it enables benefit both users and developers, and where the product goes from he…

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Neel Somani - Eclipse, L2s, and Ecosystem Building 1:04:54

6M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

In this episode, we chat with Neel Somani, the founder of Eclipse. We begin with an overview of Neel's personal journey in Crypto, from exploring Cosmos and appchains, to thinking about Rollups-as-a-service, to now building an L2. We then dig into Neel's dream customer, Eclipse's go-to-market strategy, and how they are building a differentiated eco…

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Atomic Zero LMT #91 September 3:33:48

6M ago3:33:48

3:33:48

Welcome back, Atomic Zero fans! It's a hot October, but we're here to keep you cool with a jam-packed episode. In this episode, we'll talk about: Republican Primary Debate: The second Republican primary debate was a heated affair, with no clear winner emerging. The candidates clashed on a range of issues, including immigration, the economy, and for…

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Yi Sun - Axiom, Coprocessors, and Commercializing Zero-Knowledge Tech 1:08:02

7M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

In this episode, we chat with Yi Sun, founder of Axiom. We begin with an overview of what Axiom does and the core problems it's solving for Ethereum applications. Then, we dig into Axiom's go-to-market strategy, some of the use cases they're supporting, and some of the capabilities they're building for in the future. We also explore the broader zer…

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Atomic Zero LMT #90 August 2:52:04

8M ago2:52:04

2:52:04

Welcome back Atomic Zero Fans! It's been a wild month, with the Republican primary debates heating up, Donald Trump getting a mugshot, and the war in Ukraine still raging. We'll also be discussing the mysterious events in Lahaina, Hawaii, and whether or not we're talking about Hunter Biden enough. Plus, we'll take a look at the latest union strikes…

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Atomic Zero LMT #89 July 3:35:53

8M ago3:35:53

3:35:53

Welcome back, Atomic Zero fans! It's a hot July, but we're here to keep you cool with a jam-packed episode. In this episode, we'll talk about: Twitter's recent rebrand to X, and what it means for the future of the platform. The rise of Threads, and how it's changing the way people use Twitter. The SAG Strikes, and what they mean for the future of H…

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Andrew Huang and Brandon Curtis - Conduit, RaaS, and the Rollup Value Chain 1:09:44

8M ago1:09:44

1:09:44

In this episode, we chat with Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit and Brandon Curtis, a long-time infrastructure builder and investor. We begin with a brief overview of Andrew’s background and what led him to build a Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) business. We then speak to the value proposition of RaaS businesses, compare them to previous iterations of b…

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Atomic Zero LMT #88 June 2:52:29

9M ago2:52:29

2:52:29

Welcome back, Atomic Zero fans! Summer is in full swing, and we're excited to bring you another jam-packed episode of the show. This month, we're joined by Kenni Camota, who is passionate about Asian American representation. We'll be talking to Kenni about his experiences as an Asian American in the United States, and how affirmative action has sha…

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Nuclear Explained – Computer Security in the Nuclear World

9M ago

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Digital technologies support operations and automation at facilities handling nuclear material or other radioactive material, potentially leading to increased operational efficiency, reduced labour costs, and better safety and security. However, digital innovations may also pose threats and risks, underscoring the need for robust computer security …

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Scott Sunarto - Crypto Gaming, Argus Labs, and the Infrastructure vs. Application Debate 1:41:50

9M ago1:41:50

1:41:50

In this episode, we chat with Scott Sunarto, the founder of Argus Labs and former co-creator of Dark Forest. We begin with an overview of the current landscape of Crypto Gaming and the crypto gaming primitives Scott is excited about. We also talk about what most crypto gaming investors are getting wrong and the narratives within crypto gaming he di…

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Atomic Zero #87 Kristee Ono 3:04:04

10M ago3:04:04

3:04:04

"Greetings, Atomic Zero fans. This week, we are joined by our returning guest, comedian Kristee Ono. Join us as we catch up on what has been going on with Kristee, and discuss the pressing issues of aliens and the state of the SF Bay Area. As you know, I have long been interested in the question of whether or not aliens exist. I believe that the ev…

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Aidan Salzmann and Vishal Talasani - Stride, Liquid Staking, and Cosmos 50:35

10M ago50:35

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In this episode, we chat with Aidan Salzmann and Vishal Talasani, the co-founders of Stride, the leading liquid staking protocol in Cosmos. Our conversation is a deep dive into Stride's long-term strategy, their execution-focused culture, and the lessons from building appchains. We also explore why Aidan and Vishal chose to build in Cosmos, lessons…

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Atomic Zero Show #86 Prof. Daniel Phil Gonzales, JD. 3:00:21

10M ago3:00:21

3:00:21

Welcome back to Atomic Zero! This week, we are joined by our returning guest, Professor Gonzalez of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University. He has a long and distinguished career in academia, activism, and law. Professor Gonzalez is a founding member of the Asian American Studies Department at San Francisco State University. He wa…

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Nuclear Explained – What is Ocean Acidification?

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The ocean is both a source of oxygen and a sink for carbon dioxide (CO2). It absorbs about one fourth of all CO2 emissions. While this leaves less CO2 in the atmosphere and mitigates climate change, it makes the ocean more acidic. Ocean acidification has emerged as a global issue because of its effect on marine organisms, ecosystems and livelihoods…

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Atomic Zero Show LMT #85 May 2:39:01

11M ago2:39:01

2:39:01

Happy AAPI Month, Atomic Zero Fans! I hope everyone is safe and doing well this wonderful spring. We are excited to welcome back our guest Edwin Li, who will give us an update on the Dodger Stadium Gondola Lift. The election year is upon us, and we are excited to talk about all the candidates running for office. Finally, we will discuss how the new…

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Nuclear Explained – How do Nuclear Sciences Ensure Food is Safe to Eat?

11M ago

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Food safety is a critical aspect of public health and global food security. Since consumers cannot always see, taste or smell the threat of contaminated food, food safety laboratories backed by nuclear science serve as a line of defence to detect and prevent food hazards. And when it comes to the spices, seeds, fruits and vegetables that travel fro…

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Rune Christensen - The MakerDAO Endgame Plan 1:08:27

11M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

In this episode, we chat with Rune Christensen, the founder of MakerDAO. We dive into his ambitious Endgame plan, the long-term roadmap for MakerDAO, and the motivation behind these decisions. In particular, we talk about his new stablecoin and governance token, new subDAOs, and his role spearheading these initiatives. This episode offers clarity f…

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Nuclear Explained – Nuclear Techniques for Better Nutrition

11M ago

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Good nutrition is essential for good health and well-being. Nuclear techniques, including stable isotope techniques, play an important role in the development, monitoring and impact of interventions against malnutrition. Stable isotopes can be used, for example, to understand how the human body is composed or how much of an ingested nutrient is abs…

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Diogo Monica and Nathan McCauley - The Story Behind Anchorage Digital 1:14:48

11M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

In this episode, we chat with Diogo Monica and Nathan McCauley, the co-founders of Anchorage Digital. We discuss numerous topics, starting with their unique partnership and what they learned from working together at Square and Docker. We then dive into the founding story behind Anchorage Digital, the story of the initial seed round, and scaling the…

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Atomic Zero Show LMT #84 April 3:18:45

12M ago3:18:45

3:18:45

Hey Atomic Zero Fans, I hope your staying safe and enjoying the 'Super Bloom' happening all around California. Join us as we get busy about FoxNews and CNN's shake up. They're out! It's been one heck of a month and The A's baseball team is leaving the area. Sad times in the bay-area for sure. Also, Did anybody notice that Someone Directed AI to "De…

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Christopher Goes - Anoma, Namada, and the State of Privacy in Crypto 51:11

11M ago51:11

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In this episodes, we chat with Christopher Goes, the co-founder of Anoma and Namada. Christopher has a wealth of knowledge about privacy in crypto, and has previously contributed to the Zcash and Cosmos ecosystems. We discuss the different "eras" of privacy dating back to 2017, and how Anoma and Namada builds upon the existing state of privacy rese…

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Atomic Zero Show LMT #83 March 2:59:26

1y ago2:59:26

2:59:26

Welcome back Atomic Zero Fans! I hope everybody is staying safe from all the rain in California. We are out of the drought with record numbers. Join us this month as we will be discussing about changing the retirement age, AI Challenges and The US Dollar is at risk! You can find out more about Steve Lee@ http://www.steveleecomedy.com Please Subscri…

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Matteo Leibowitz - The Strategy Behind Crypto's Leading Decentralized Marketplace 1:01:39

1y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

In this episode, Larry and I chat with Matteo Leibowitz, Ventures Lead and former Strategy Lead at Uniswap. We discuss Matteo's research into DeFi at The Block, and how that led to his move to Uniswap to 2020. We also dive into what the day-to-day of a Strategy Lead at a major DeFi protocol looks like, and how Uniswap developed a dominant market po…

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Nuclear Explained – Seeds in Space for Food Security on Earth (Re-run)

1y ago

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What happens when seeds are exposed to microgravity, extreme low temperatures and cosmic radiation? The IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched seeds into space to find out.The experiment aims to enhance the development of crops that can withstand the effects of climate change and to increase food securit…

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Nuclear Explained – What is Isotope Hydrology?

1y ago

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Water is critical for human development and environmental and economic sustainability. Isotopic techniques are used to help assess the quantity, quality and sustainability of this precious resource. Isotope hydrology is a nuclear technique that uncovers how water moves through the land, ocean and atmosphere. This technique provides data to facilita…

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Dev Ohja and Barry Plunkett - Osmosis MEV Landscape 1:22:09

1y ago1:22:09

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In this episode, we chat about the MEV landscape in Osmosis with Dev Ohja, founder of Osmosis, and Barry Plunkett, founder of Skip. Osmosis has had a very unique, first-principles approach to dealing with MEV, attempting to mitigate "bad" forms while allowing the protocol to internalize" good" forms. We discuss how MEV has been an important theme f…

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Atomic Zero Show #82 Last Month Tonight February 2:55:07

1y ago2:55:07

2:55:07

February is Over and hopefully your getting out there! If you haven't gotten out to see the snow, you should! Join us as we go over 4 years of Covid and the Last year of the Russia Ukraine war. Stay tuned for "Grinds My Gears! And Stay Safe out there! Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: Twitter: twitter.com/atomiczeroshow Facebook: fa…

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Lakshman Sankar - The Intersection of Zero-Knowledge Tech and DAOs 44:58

1y ago44:58

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In this episode, we chat with Lakshman Sankar, contributor to Personae Labs, an R&D lab focused on applying zero-knowledge technology to advance digital identity. Lakshman has been a long-time Crypto researcher, and was previously at the Ethereum Foundation. In this episode, we chat about Personae's new private voting tool - HeyAnoun, and the first…

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Atomic Zero Show #81 LMT January 2:27:32

1y ago2:27:32

2:27:32

Welcome Back and Happy Lunar new year! Join Us this month as we talk about Openai ChatGPT, Mass Shooting during the Lunar new year and What's happening with China how they reversed Covid restriction. You can find out more about Steve Lee@ http://www.steveleecomedy.com Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: Twitter: twitter.com/atomiczero…

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Nuclear Explained – Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Technologies to Fight Against Cancer

1y ago

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What does nuclear and radiation have to do in the fight against cancer? In this episode, experts explain the key role of radiation-based technologies in comprehensive cancer control.From diagnosing cancer patients with medical imaging to using life-saving radiation-based treatments, such as radiotherapy and image-guided procedures, nuclear medicine…

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Nuclear Explained – How to Develop a Nuclear Power Programme

1y ago

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Thirty-two countries operate nuclear power plants, which provide some 10 per cent of the world’s electricity and account for 25 per cent of all low-carbon electricity. How many more countries are interested in or embarking on nuclear power? And how does a country develop a nuclear power programme?In this episode, experts from the IAEA and nuclear n…

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Travis Scher - Lessons From a Longtime Crypto Investor 55:39

1y ago55:39

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In this episode, we chat with Travis Scher, founder of North Island Ventures. Travis has been investing in crypto startups since 2015, and has a wealth of experience across many market cycles. We go into detail about what Travis looks for when evaluating early stage startups, his experience at Digital Currency Group, and the importance of ethics/in…

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Atomic Zero Show #80 Peter Kageyama 1:32:19

1y ago1:32:19

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Happy New Year! Happy 2023 Atomic Zero Fans! Join us this week: Peter Kageyama is a third generation Japanese American – a sansei. He is a former Senior Fellow with the Alliance for Innovation and the author of four nonfiction books on cities and urban development. Peter lives in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife, Lisa Wannemacher and …

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Stani Kulechov - Aave's Past, Present, and Future 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

In this episode, we chat with Stani Kulechov, the founder of Aave. We cover the history of Aave, from the transition of ETHLend to Aave, to its current positioning as the leading lending project in DeFi. Aave has had a unique journey, and this episode goes into the nitty-gritty details behind the scenes. We also cover Stani's thoughts on Aave Gover…

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Atomic Zero Show #79 LMT Happy Holidays! 2:32:19

1+ y ago2:32:19

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Happy Holidays Atomic Zero Fans! Joining us for the Holidays We have Kenni and Steve back to wish everybody a wonderful new year! You can find out more about Kenni Camota @: Lofreqnioiz@gmail.com You can find out more about Steve Lee@ http://www.steveleecomedy.com Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: Twitter: twitter.com/atomiczeroshow…

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Mike Ippolito and Jason Yanowitz - The Blockworks Story 1:09:06

1+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

In this episode, we chat with Mike Ippolito and Jason Yanowitz, the founders of Blockworks. Since 2018, they've built Blockworks up into one of crypto's largest and most prominent media companies. We dive into the early history, various product lines today, and where they see Blockworks in the future. They also share valuable feedback on how crypto…

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Nuclear Explained – Nuclear Energy for Net Zero

1+ y ago

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Nuclear power is harnessed around the world today to produce low-carbon electricity. The convergence of the climate change and energy crises underlines the need for clean, safe and reliable energy sources. In this episode, guests talk about the role of nuclear power to achieve net zero goals and energy security.Guests:…

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Sam Hart - Cosmos Governance and ATOM 2.0 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

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In this episode, we chat with Sam Hart, longtime contributor to the Cosmos hub and author of the ATOM 2.0 whitepaper. We talk about the history of Cosmos and how its governance has evolved since inception. We also discus how protocol narratives evolve over time, and how Cosmos' story compares to that of Ethereum and Bitcoin. Lastly, we talk about t…

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Atomic Zero Show #78 Last Month Tonight November 2:01:08

1+ y ago2:01:08

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Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you found something for Black Friday! Join us for this month as we go over what happened with the Midterms and is China in a crisis or what? And Let's not forget the rich guy running the townhall. Happy Holidays and Stay safe out there! Please Subscribe & Follow The Atomic Zero Show @: Twitter: twitter.com/atomiczerosh…

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Joe Lallouz - Crypto Infrastructure, Bison Trails, and Coinbase Cloud 51:31

1+ y ago51:31

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In this episode, we chat with Joe Lallouz, the head of Coinbase Cloud and founder of Bison Trails. We cover the history of Bison Trails from early inception to acquisition by Coinbase, as well as broader thoughts on the crypto infrastructure landscape. We also discuss the staking industry's evolution over time, and how Bison Trails' value propositi…

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Atomic Zero Show #77 LMT Halloween - Midterm Edition 4:06:28

1+ y ago4:06:28

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Happy Halloween Atomic Zero Fans. I hope you have a good and safe spooky time. Join us for Last Month Tonight as we discuss about what is really happening in China and who's their next President. Speaking about Presidents, who's the new Prime Minister that's going to unite Britain? Is he going to be Great or is he going to quit in 6 weeks? The Midt…

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Nuclear Explained – Is Fusion Energy Possible?

1+ y ago

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For decades, fusion energy has been a distant dream offering the prospect of almost limitless clean energy. But now with burgeoning private sector involvement and major scientific breakthroughs occuring regularly, it seems like fusion's realization is getting closer than ever. In this episode, experts explain the science behind fusion and the chall…

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