Best BlockWorks Group Podcasts (2024)

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Bitcoin L2 with Muneeb Ali of Stacks and Andy Fajar Handika of Loka Mining 31:02

9d ago31:02

31:02

In this episode, we dove deep into the exciting developments in the Bitcoin Layer 2 space, which is seeing a surge in developer activity and growth. Our first guest, Muneeb Ali, CEO of Trust Machines and creator of Stacks, shared insights on the upcoming Nakamoto protocol launch. Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, aims to improve transaction speed…

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Trailblaze with Justin Banon of Boson Protocol & Sung Min Cho of Beoble 42:21

18d ago42:21

42:21

Hey 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 wav…

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Alpha with Khori Whittaker of ENS & SUI Foundation Evan Cheng and Greg Siourounis 38:22

23d ago38:22

38:22

In this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, we dove deep into the blockchain world with two remarkable guests, Evan Cheng and Greg Siourounis, who are making significant strides in the industry with their project, Sui. Greg, the Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, shared his diverse background in economics, academia, and entrepreneurship. He hi…

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Base Layer Episode 261 - Step Simpkin, Co-Founder of Squads, helping companies form in a web3 world 18:29

2M ago18:29

18:29

Squads Labs is a core contributor to Squads Protocol, the leading multisig infrastructure on Solana. In addition to helping maintain the protocol, Squads Labs makes the Squads platform, an institutional-grade multisig platform for Solana-based teams. The Squads platform helps web3-native teams manage and secure digital assets on-chain. To learn mor…

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Base Layer Episode 261 - Sergey Gorbunov, Founder of Axelar on building the connective tissue for Web3 24:22

2M ago24:22

24:22

Axelar is for Web3 what Stripe is for mobile and internet applications: it works on the back end, connecting various networks into one-click experiences for all users. Come listen to co-founder Sergey Gurbunov on what purpose Axelar plays in an ever-expanding web3 world with various L1 & L2 blockchain ecosystems.…

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Inside Bitcoin’s Early Days | Pete Rizzo & Jason Yanowitz 1:40:35

2M ago1:40:35

1:40:35

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Pete Rizzo and Jason Yanowitz by my side as we journey back to the pioneering days of Bitcoin, spanning 2011-2014. We're unpacking everything from the inception of BitInstant, my own encounter with the law, to the seismic Mt. Gox breach, and the onset of the contentious block size debates. Jason, Pete and I …

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PoktPool with Chris Jenkins & MargainX Crypto with Dr. Danny Lim 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

Hey 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, …

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Former Chairman of the Central Bank of Iceland, Jon Helgi Egilsson, and Keyrock CEO, Kevin de Patoul 42:16

2M ago42:16

42:16

Hey 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…

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Base Layer Episode 260: Avery Ching, Co-Founder of Aptos; from days at Meta to building a state of the art blockchain 28:42

2M ago28:42

28:42

What an episode! Avery joins us and tells us his story of helping to launch Aptos from the early innovations of Meta's former project, Diem and Libra. This is a technical deep dive into what makes Aptos different from other blockchains, like Ethereum or Solana. We discuss their choice not to slash (negative economic incentives others have used), sh…

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Base Layer Episode 259: Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate on traditional finance modernized by blockchain 22:05

2M ago22:05

22:05

Robert, a real OG legend and co-founder of Compound, joins us today on Base Layer for a special show, introducing his new company, Superstate. Superstate is an asset management firm modernizing the infrastructure of investment funds. They offer investment products that benefit from the speed, programmability, and compliance advantages of blockchain…

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Base Layer Episode 258: Austin Federa, Solana Foundation on hardening the chain + the importance of Saga 24:08

3M ago24:08

24:08

Austin Federa joined me for a great conversation about what Solana learned over the past year to harden their infrastructure as they see surges in interest in their NFT & DeFi ecosystem, plus how their phone, the Saga, has been doing in the market to redefine how blockchains can not just be software, but hardware running digital asset codebase. Mor…

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Base Layer Episode 257: Ben Jones, co-founder of Optimism, a masterclass on the role of the L2 and the OP Stack 35:49

3M ago35:49

35:49

Built as a minimal extension to existing Ethereum software, OP Mainnet's EVM-equivalent architecture scales your Ethereum apps without surprises. If it works on Ethereum, it works on OP Mainnet at a fraction of the cost. How has Optimism jumped to become the infrastructure for new consumer apps like Farcaster? Hear from Ben in what I am calling a m…

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Bnk To The Future & Scaling Bitcoin with Simon Dixon & Enrico Rubboli 26:26

3M ago26:26

26:26

In today's episode, we dove deep into the complex world of cryptocurrency recoveries and bankruptcies, and explored the evolving landscape of Bitcoin as an asset class. Our guests, Simon Dixon of BnkToTheFuture and Enrico Ribboli of Mintlayer, shared their wealth of knowledge and experience, providing listeners with a unique perspective on past and…

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Base Layer Episode 256: John Woods, CTO of Algorand on the Algorand Gambit - a new era for Algorand 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

Algorand, a layer one blockchain first brought to market by esteemed cryptographer Silvio Micali, is going through rapid transformation, from the developer language it uses to mechanisms of incentivizing validator work and much more. All of this can be found in more detail here. John, Algorand CTO, joins us to talk through these points and the effe…

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The Flood is Here: Charlie Shrem on AI, RWAs, Bitcoin ETFs, & How Investors Can Profit in Crypto 20:41

3M ago20:41

20:41

Hey 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 Bitc…

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Base Layer Episode 255: Andy Chatham, Co-Founder of DIMO, turning your cars data into an asset 28:27

3M ago28:27

28:27

In 1908, Henry Ford unveiled the first Model T. In the span of 116 years, we have entered the next phase of the automobile -- car owners getting ownership of their automobile information and data. DIMO is a new company that aims to be empowering rather than confusing or limiting— stating that apps and connected devices should serve people first ins…

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Base Layer Episode 254: Michael Shaulov, Co-Founder of Fireblocks, securing the transfer of $4 Trillion in digital assets 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform that delivers a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to scale digital asset operations securely through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Fireblocks ser…

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Base Layer Episode 253: Rene Reinsberg, Co-Founder of Celo on being a mobile first, sustainably focused blockchain 25:58

3M ago25:58

25:58

Rene, the co-founder of Celo joins me for a great conversation about all the happenings there. Recently, Celo has moved to become an L2, so we talk about the why and what that entails. We also discuss their partnership with Opera, a browser touting 500M monthly active users. With this partnership, we also discuss MiniPay, a new initiative to bring …

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Rhythms of Finance: DeFi Insights and Electronic Music with Matt Medved and Danny Chong 54:49

3M ago54:49

54:49

Welcome, listeners, to episode 401! In today's episode, we're venturing into a world where finance meets technology and where the rhythms of electronic music intersect with the beats of the blockchain. We'll explore the undeniable power of networking, dive deep into the evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi) with Danny Chong, co founder…

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Base Layer Episode 252: Luigi D'Onorio DeMeo, Ava Labs on becoming the port of call for Gaming & Finance into blockchains 25:17

3M ago25:17

25:17

I had such a great conversation with Luigi, who heads up business development & ecosystem at Ava Labs. We discussed everything from the initial design of Avalanche to the growth of Evergreen subnets, which could lead to companies like JP Morgan, Citi, and others directly connecting on the blockchain. We also discussed their work in Gaming, with upc…

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Base Layer Episode 251: Illia Polosukhin, CEO Near Foundation on Chain Abstraction: simplifying the user experience 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

What a show! Illia, co-founder of Near and CEO of Near Foundation joins us to talk about massive shifts in the way we think about blockchains. From their new Blockchain Operating System to FastAuth and more, we discuss in-depth about the new user experience coming to digital assets - taking away the backend complexities of blockchains from the ever…

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Bitcoin Day Naples: The Power of Networking 20:21

3M ago20:21

20:21

Welcome back! In this amazing episode, I sit down with John Drew and Jack from Bitcoin Day Naples. They discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Day Naples 2024 and the noticeable differences between last year's event and this year's. The event, which celebrates Bitcoin and crypto, has seen increased support and is taking place during a bullish market. Join me…

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Base Layer Episode 250: Asta Li from Privy on helping the Web3 industry build delightful products 24:02

3M ago24:02

24:02

Asta Li, co-founder at Privy, joins me for a fantastic talk about the movement happening in digital assets, focused on building delightful consumer-centric products. Privy is the easiest way for developers to onboard all users to web3, regardless of whether they already have a wallet, across mobile and desktop. At Privy, the team spends a lot of ti…

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Base Layer Episode 249: Jack O'Holleran, CEO of Skale Labs on their plan to win the Web3 Gaming sector 23:53

4M ago23:53

23:53

SKALE is a limitlessly scalable, fast, on-demand blockchain network with zero gas fees, allowing quick deployment of interoperable EVM-compatible chains without compromising security or decentralization. SKALE is a fully decentralized, open-source, community-owned network. Listen to CEO Jack O'Holleran talk about their work and their 2024 vision to…

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Base Layer Episode 248: Marc Boiron, CEO Polygon Labs on attempting to build a blockchain empire 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

What a show! Marc, the CEO of Polygon Labs, joins me to break down all the new elements of Polygon 2.0 and how they aim to build an empire in the blockchain industry. You'll learn about many new pieces to the puzzle, including CDK, zkEVM, Miden, validiums, and much more. Here, you can learn about Polygon 2.0, from vision to design.…

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Base Layer Episode 247: Robbie Ferguson from Immutable on Web3 Gaming's 2024 Breakout Year 21:46

4M ago21:46

21:46

Immutable is a global leader in gaming on a mission to bring digital ownership to every player by making it safe and easy to build great web3 games. The Immutable Group consists of the Immutable Platform, the preferred developer platform for building & scaling web3 games on Ethereum, and Immutable Games, a global leader in web3 game development and…

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The End of Crypto Hacks with David Schwed and Ido Ben-Natan 36:29

4M ago36:29

36:29

Welcome back! In this episode, we dove deep into the world of crypto security with two industry experts, David Schwed of Halborne and Co-Founder and CEO Ido Ben-Natan from Blockaid. We explored the challenges and advancements in protecting our digital assets in an industry that's still finding its footing in terms of security and regulation. David …

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Bitcoin Base Camp with Jamie Burke 36:37

4M ago36:37

36:37

Happy holidays! The next few months I will be working with a dozen Bitcoin startups as a mentor for the Outlier Ventures Bitcoin Base Camp. I joined the founder, Jamie Burke, on his podcast, where we talked about the future of Bitcoin in 2024, 2025, and the next few decades. Enjoy! Introduction: 00:00 - 05:00: Introduction to Charlie Shrem. Excited…

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Life Bitcoin Insurance and AI Mapping with Zac Townsend and Ali Husain 48:58

5M ago48:58

48:58

Happy Holidays family :) Enjoy this epic show with Zac Townsend of www.Meanwhile.bm and Ali Husain of www.NVG8.io 0-10 Minutes Zach and I start with topics that include Bitcoin's life insurance company, Bitcoin as a dominant currency, and the introduction of whole life insurance policy discussions. 10-20 Minutes We continue with life insurance tax …

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Base Layer Episode 246: Lucas from CatX; Insurance meets Digital Assets for coffee... 19:00

5M ago19:00

19:00

In 2022, storms worldwide caused more than 130 billion U.S. dollars in damage. Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world USD 8 trillion in 2023. We are starting to see demand for insurance against these events outpace supply. The reinsurance market was valued at $560 billion as of 2022. A solution is needed to meet these new demands with new source…

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Crossroads: Navigating Fraud and the Bitcoin Shift with Andrew Kiguel 28:24

5M ago28:24

28:24

Good morning! In this riveting episode of our podcast, I dive into the dynamic and often tumultuous world of Bitcoin & Crypto. Our discussion starts with the trials of key figures in the crypto world, illustrating the intensified scrutiny from regulatory bodies. Andrew Kiguel and I then explore the dark side of this lack of regulation – the breedin…

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(4/4) Bitcoin ETF, US Crypto Holdings & Global Tensions with Andrew Kiguel 25:24

5M ago25:24

25:24

Welcome! Join me and Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com. The discussion opens with an exploration of the SEC's recent decision to delay its ruling on Grayscale's application for a Bitcoin ETF, unpacking the complex backdrop of legal and financial challenges that may be influencing this hesitation. We navigate through the internal dynamics of the SEC,…

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(3/4) The Zalphas: A Debate with Andrew Kiguel 17:33

6M ago17:33

17:33

(3/5) The Zalphas: A Debate with Andrew Kiguel In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com and a visionary in the digital landscape, to discuss the radical transformation of retail and finance through virtual reality. Kiguel's company has been at the forefront of this revolution, crafting immersive virtual s…

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