Best UX Institute Podcasts (2024)

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#9 Transforming Data into User Experience Gold with Serena Chan from Dovetail 30:39

2h ago30:39

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of transforming user research into powerful customer insights with Serena Chan from Dovetail. "There's no better feeling than after you've shared out a research report and then, months later, a stakeholder comes back and references it and says, 'Oh, remember that cool research you did? Wow, this is really …

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How Agora aims to disrupt the stablecoin market by turning digital dollars into public goods 28:39

30m ago28:39

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Nick van Eck is the co-founder and CEO of Agora — a stablecoin issuer that raised a $12 million seed round led by Dragonfly in April. In this episode, Van Eck explains how Agora's AUSD is attempting to innovate the centralized stablecoin using a neutral, customer-first perspective. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Bootstrapping a Stablecoin 06:09 S…

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How Dinero is Onboarding Institutions & Degens to Ethereum (ETH) Yield 38:35

1d ago38:35

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Grant welcomes back a regular on the Still Early Podcast. Sami returns to share major updates on his company's rebrand from Redacted to Dinero. The discussion covers their efforts to simplify product offerings for better clarity and appeal. Sami details their shift towards institutional clients, introduces PXUSD as a new stablecoin, and explains th…

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Coinbase CISO breaks down common crypto scam tactics and how to protect yourself 34:45

34m ago34:45

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Jeff Lunglhofer is Coinbase's Chief Information Security Officer. In this episode, Lunglhofer highlights common techniques used by malicious actors in the crypto space and offers suggestions on how to avoid these threats. The crypto industry lost $336 million in the first quarter of 2024 due to hacks and fraud, according to blockchain bug bounty pl…

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Inside the market structure of crypto token launches with Acheron Trading founder Wesley Pryor 29:54

43m ago29:54

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Wesley Pryor is the founder of Acheron Trading — a crypto market maker operating in the space since 2018. In this episode, Pryor discusses the role of market makers in the context of token market debuts, and explains the nuances of market making in the crypto space, where assets are highly volatile and lack established processes. OUTLINE 00:00 Intr…

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Crypto UX Just Changed Forever 46:03

8d ago46:03

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In this Still Early episode, Grant chats with Cain, a prominent DeFi builder, about the revolutionary potential of Infinex, a decentralized exchange designed to replace centralized platforms like Binance and Coinbase. Cain shares the journey from developing smart contracts to creating a user experience comparable to traditional exchanges. The conve…

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The 'perpetual-ification' of all assets is coming onchain, says Ostium co-founder 43:24

42m ago43:24

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Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn is the co-founder of Ostium — a startup that facilitates the trading of digitized commodities perpetual swaps. In this episode, Kaledora discusses Ostium's integration of perpetual swaps with real-world assets, highlighting the maturation of digital asset trading. The conversation also addresses technical and structura…

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Introducing Blinks: Phantom’s Plan to Dominate the Crypto Space 41:24

15d ago41:24

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In this Still Early episode, Grant has a chat with Brian from Phantom, a digital wallet reimagined for DeFi within the Solana ecosystem. Brian shares insights into Phantom's origins, the challenges they faced, and the strategic decisions that led to their success. Brian explains how Phantom prioritizes features based on user feedback, real-time inp…

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Institutions want more crypto asset diversity, says Talos CEO 28:59

19d ago28:59

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Anton Katz is the co-founder and CEO of Talos — a one-stop shop for institutional digital asset trading. In this episode, Katz shares how large buy-side institutions such as hedge funds and asset managers are entering the crypto market, and why a lack of asset diversity is keeping others sidelined. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:40 Institutional Tra…

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DeFi and stablecoins are coming to the Bitcoin ecosystem 28:21

2d ago28:21

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Willem Schroé is the founder of Botanix Labs — a development team building an EVM-compatible Layer 2 on Bitcoin that allows users to deploy Ethereum smart contracts on the Bitcoin network. In this episode, Schroé discusses the development of Bitcoin Layer 2s and the potential for Bitcoin-native ecosystems to become major platforms for decentralized…

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How =nil; Foundation aims to horizontally scale Ethereum with zkSharding 26:34

3d ago26:34

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Avi Zurlo is the chief product officer at the =nil; Foundation — a cryptography firm building a zkEVM Layer 2 on Ethereum. In this episode, Zurlo discusses the importance of horizontal scaling in the crypto space and the need for blockchain technology to solve societal issues of trust and transparency. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 02:15 L2 Competitio…

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Why Users Hate Bridging and How to Fix It With Socket Protocol 54:30

22d ago54:30

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In this Still Early episode, Grant is joined by Vaibhav Chellani from Socket Protocol to discuss tectonic shifts and developments in the blockchain landscape. They address challenges like rollup scaling and chain fragmentation, emphasizing the need for seamless user experiences and chain abstraction. The conversation explores the technical and econ…

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Justin Sun weighs in on his legal victory and the changing perceptions of crypto in China 14:26

21d ago14:26

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Justin Sun is the founder of Tron and Tron DAO. In this episode, Sun discusses his recent legal victory in the People's Court of China against a media group that published false and defamatory content about him. Sun emphasizes the importance of the court ruling in dispelling rumors and further establishing the legitimacy of cryptocurrency in China.…

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Memecoins Are on Their Way Out, What’s Next? 47:25

29d ago47:25

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In this episode of Still Early, Dom shares updates on his recent developments in the NFT space. Dom offers insights into the shifting focus from NFTs to more liquid and accessible meme coins, using major events like Pepe's rise as examples. He also discusses the challenges faced by NFT project founders in this changing landscape and the potential o…

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Why Coinbase's new smart wallet could be a watershed moment for crypto UX 35:47

15d ago35:47

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Luke Youngblood is a former Coinbase employee and one of the founding contributors to the onchain finance protocol Moonwell. Recently, Moonwell became one of the first apps to integrate Coinbase's new smart wallet. In this episode, Youngblood explains how smart wallets solve major crypto onboarding pain points — and could be the key to bringing ove…

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Maple's Sidney Powell explains how DeFi is making institutional yield more accessible 24:01

16d ago24:01

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Sidney Powell is the CEO and co-founder of Maple Finance — a decentralized finance platform that facilitates loans. In this episode, Powell discusses the evolution of crypto's decentralized lending market, the challenges faced by centralized exchanges, and the strategic vision behind Maple's new permissionless lending product, Syrup. OUTLINE 00:53 …

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Top Crypto AI Projects to Watch 1:10:01

1M ago1:10:01

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In this episode of Still Early, Grant and 563 analyze AI and Crypto projects to bring you projects that are worth their salt. They stress the importance of distinguishing between real innovations and mere hype, especially regarding AI projects that use blockchain. The discussion spans various aspects of AI training, data, computing power, and DePIN…

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Ripple's upcoming stablecoin will 'complement' XRP, says Ripple President Monica Long 28:17

18d ago28:17

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Monica Long is the President at Ripple. In this episode, Long discusses the growth and expansion of Ripple's business, the impact of the SEC's decision on XRP, the upcoming launch of a stablecoin, and more. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Ripple Updates 02:55 Regulatory Status of XRP 04:46 Ripple Product Offerings 08:14 Ripple & Payments 09:06 Rip…

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Demystifying the benefits of zero-knowledge proofs with Mysten Labs co-founder Kostas Chalkias 51:28

19d ago51:28

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This is the second installment of a miniseries sponsored by Axelar and featuring co-host Sergey Gorbunov, co-founder of Axelar — you can find part 1 with Eigen Layer's Sreeram Kannan here. In this episode, Chaparro and Gorbunov are joined by Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias to discuss the potential of zero-knowledge (Z…

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Insights from Bill Miller at G2E Asia: The Evolving Landscape of Responsible Gaming and Industry Developments 29:33

1M ago29:33

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At G2E Asia, Bill Miller, CEO and President of the American Gaming Association (AGA), shared his perspectives on the gaming industry's future. Bill's insights encompass responsible gaming, technological advancements, and the dynamic changes within the industry, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities ahead. Navigating Ind…

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Karak’s Three-pronged Approach: Multi-Collateral Systems, Delegated Staking, and K2 Rollup 50:07

1M ago50:07

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In this episode of Still Early, Grant chats with Dewpey from Karak about the innovative restaking protocol they're developing. The conversation delves Karak’s flexibility and composability, which allow for a wide range of assets to be restaked, reducing capital costs and fostering the emergence of new services. They explore the operational mechanic…

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Stablecoins will keep winning because they are a 'fundamentally better product,' says Ryze Labs Matthew Graham 35:20

25d ago35:20

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Matthew Graham is the founder and managing partner of Ryze Labs — the crypto VC firm formerly known as Sino Global. In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discuss the state of the stablecoin market and the potential impact of stablecoins on the global financial system. Graham also highlights the importance of stablecoins in emerging markets and the p…

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How Lens Network is leveraging zkSync's tech to achieve mainstream scale 32:54

28d ago32:54

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Stani Kulechov is the founder and CEO of Avara — the software development company behind some of web3's biggest projects, including Aave and Lens. In this episode, Kulechov gives an overview of the modular architecture underpinning the recently announced Lens Network and explains how a modular design is essential to helping Web3 social applications…

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Why Every Blockchain Developer Needs to Know About Sunrise’s Proof of Liquidity 32:00

2M ago32:00

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In this episode of Still Early, we’re venturing into the Berachain universe. Grant sits down with Yu Kimura from Sunrise, a company specializing in proof of liquidity data layers. They dive deep into the role of data availability in secure transactions, and its importance for rollups. Yu elaborates on Sunrise’s innovative fee abstraction mechanism,…

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Financial advisors in the US are finally warming up to Bitcoin 46:33

2M ago46:33

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Ric Edelman is the founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP). In this episode, Edelman discusses the importance of financial advisors in the crypto space and emphasizes the need for advisors to understand and embrace crypto to serve their clients' best interests. OUTLINE 0:00 Introduction 04:46 Financial Advisors & BT…

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Why Berachain is thriving in DeFi: Strategy Amidst Chaos 53:31

2M ago53:31

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In this episode of Still Early, it’s all about DeFI. Grant is joined by returning guest Captain Jack to discuss DeFi and how Berachain is playing a role in the landscape . They discuss Captain Jack's recent move to Berachain and the complexities of fostering a balanced DeFi ecosystem, balancing collaboration and competition.They explore the role of…

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Wall Street should market Ethereum as the crypto 'app store,' says Arca CIO Jeff Dorman 51:49

1M ago51:49

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Jeff Dorman is Arca's Chief Investment Officer. In this episode, Chaparro and Dorman discuss the recent approval of the spot ether ETFs and how it opens the door for institutional investors to engage with the Ethereum ecosystem. The discussion also highlights the importance of regulatory clarity and the shifting sentiment towards crypto in Washingt…

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Crypto's political paradigm shift 29:27

2M ago29:27

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Kristin Smith is the CEO of Blockchain Association and Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital. In this episode, Smith and Scaramucci discuss the impact of crypto policy and politics on recent events, including the ETH ETF win, bipartisan support, and the influence of Trump and Biden. The discussion highlights th…

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Crypto OG Kain Warwick on how early-stage investing is broken 51:15

2M ago51:15

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Kain Warwick is the co-founder of the DeFi protocol Synthetix, and a partner at the crypto VC firm Bodhi Ventures. In this episode, Warwick discusses the brokenness of the traditional venture capital model and how it has led to the emergence of new fundraising mechanisms in the crypto space. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Warwick's Crypto Journey…

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ETF Approval and Bitcoin’s Resurgence amidst Babylon’s New Dual Consensus Model 37:48

2M ago37:48

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In this episode, Grant is joined by Sankha from Babylon as he shares their innovative approach to integrating staking with Bitcoin in the Cosmos ecosystem. The conversation also explores Bitcoin’s resurgence, highlighting the impact of ETF approvals and the enduring trust in Bitcoin as a secure asset. Additionally, they discuss the backward compati…

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Tether's next big bet is on AI, says CEO Paolo Ardoino 49:38

2M ago49:38

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Paolo Ardoino is the CEO of Tether. In this episode, Ardoino discusses the strategic vision of Tether and its expansion into new business units, including AI and education. The current market cap of Tether's primary product USDT is hovering around $110 billion. OUTLINE 00:00 Tether & Disintermediation 08:12 Tether’s New Strategies 17:44 Macroeconom…

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Crypto VCs are slowly transitioning into generalists 53:43

2M ago53:43

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Jake Brukhman is the founder and CEO of CoinFund. In this episode, Brukhman explores the intersection of AI and blockchain technologies and their impact on consumers, and shares his thoughts on the saturation of the early-stage crypto VC market. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 01:33 CoinFund's Structure & Strategy 05:56 Early vs. Late Stage Crypto Ventu…

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Inside Scoop on MOG Coin: Creating a VIRAL Meme Project 52:25

2M ago52:25

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In this episode of Still Early, Grant is joined by Aug from MOG Coin. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone curious about how meme coins come to life and thrive in the crazy world of cryptocurrencies. They dive deep into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to make meme coins work with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. They talk about inno…

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The crypto industry is refocusing on the uses of its tech stack, says Stellar Development Foundation CEO 36:25

2M ago36:25

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Denelle Dixon is the CEO and Executive Director of the Stellar Development Foundation — the primary development team supporting the Stellar blockchain. In this episode, Dixon emphasizes the potential of blockchain technology to transform financial services in low- to medium-income countries, particularly in Africa and South America. She also addres…

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We’re entering the next phase of crypto derivatives 39:26

2M ago39:26

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Luke Hoersten is the founder and CEO of Bitnomial — a derivatives exchange that aims to replace the underlying rails of the global commodities trading market with crypto. Bitnomial has obtained regulatory approval for an exchange license, a clearinghouse license and a brokerage license, making them the first business to have all three licenses unde…

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Top Projects to Watch in Q2 2024 49:09

3M ago49:09

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In this episode of Still Early, Grant and 563 are back again with major alpha on projects upcoming in Q2 2024. They delve into innovations across diverse ecosystems from Solana to Ethereum, BTC to Arbitrum, EVMs and Layer 2s. The discussion highlights each project's unique features, potential challenges, and investment prospects, offering valuable …

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Here's how crypto's crowded venture market could lead to a resurgence in liquid investing 40:28

3M ago40:28

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Zaheer Ebtikar is the founder and CIO of Split Capital. In this episode, Ebtikar discusses the opportunity of liquid crypto investment strategies and the challenges faced by crypto venture firms, including crowded markets and longer lock-up periods. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 05:14 Evolution of Crypto Venture 08:12 Nuances of Liquid Crypto Funds 10…

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#8 The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with author Akshay Kore 38:55

3M ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with Akshay Kore In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of design where artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with UX. Our distinguished guest, Akshay Kore, who has previously worked for Microsoft and is now Design Lead at Suki AI, shares his wisd…

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Top SocialFi Projects to Watch in Q2 2024 58:04

3M ago58:04

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In this episode of Still Early, we venture into the spick-and-span realm of social-fi. From Solana to DeSo, social apps are being built all across the blockchain. Grant and 563 dig into the players in the social-fi scene and what they’re doing uniquely across their blockchain networks. They cover the Trojan horse strategy for mainstream adoption an…

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Debt markets are being overhauled by blockchain 47:30

3M ago47:30

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Max Boonen is the founder of PV01 — a platform that allows issuers to access capital and for investors to purchase debt using blockchain. In this episode, Boonen discusses the challenges of accessing debt capital markets and the potential of tokenization in the crypto space, including the paradigm shift from provider-based markets to token-based ma…

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Mike Cagney on bringing every market onchain 42:54

3M ago42:54

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Mike Cagney is the co-founder and CEO of Figure Markets. In this episode, Cagney discusses the need for a 'marketplace of everything,' the potential for equity trading on the blockchain, and more. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 07:21 The 'Everything' Platform 12:16 Onchain Equities Trading 17:50 Institutionalization of Crypto 27:12 DeFi Lending 29:59 Rebuildi…

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‘Don’t forget about’ last cycle's hot investment categories, says Volt Capital's Soona Amhaz 47:58

3M ago47:58

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Soona Amhaz is the managing parter at Volt Capital. In this episode, Amhaz delves into the evolving crypto venture landscape including: challenges for capital allocators, the rise of meme coins, and controversies in token distributions. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:40 New Venture Verticals 10:30 Last Cycle's Winners 14:29 Mainstream Crypto Adoptio…

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The Greatest Comeback In Social-Fi History: The Arena 45:56

3M ago45:56

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In this episode of Still Early we hone in on the rollercoaster journey of a social-fi powerhouse nestled within the Avalanche blockchain. Grant chats with Jason from the Arena. Jason sheds light on what drove them into the social-fi realm, highlighting their deep-rooted belief in blockchain's game-changing potential. They unravel the exciting prosp…

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Euler co-founder reflects on $195m hack and how DeFi protocols are becoming more robust 39:56

3M ago39:56

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Michael Bentley is the co-founder and CEO of Euler Labs. In this episode, Bentley reflects on last year's $200 million Euler hack and the recovery process and walks through the steps taken to enhance security in Euler V2. Euler V2 is a modular and composable lending platform that allows users to create flexible and secure lending pools.…

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Trader Joe Head of Growth Spills Marketing Tricks & Alpha On Crypto Points Programs 57:32

3M ago57:32

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In this episode of Still Early, Grant is joined by Blue from Trader Joe as they cover recent events, updates from Trader Joe, and strategies for community growth. They also delve into Layer 2 solutions, the delicate balance between acquisition and retention, and the essence of community culture. One standout is Mantle's innovative use of NFTs and p…

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Hack VC partner on the evolution of the crypto market 47:49

3M ago47:49

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Roshun Patel is a partner at the Web3 venture capital firm HackVC. In this episode, Chaparro and Patel discuss the recent crypto market volatility and the trends shaping crypto's venture capital landscape. OUTLINE 00:00 Intro 08:11 Market Volatility 25:57 Caution in the Funding Market 32:18 The Intersection of AI and Crypto 43:05 The Future of Toke…

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Is io.net the Most Anticipated Product in Crypto x AI? 44:01

4M ago44:01

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In today’s episode Grant and 563 sit down with io.net’s COO Tory Green. The three kick things off by breaking down the GPU gold rush and centralized cloud challenges, before going into io.net's value-prop, as well as the Web3 efficiencies of cloud-compute. Tory then outlines io.net’s rates, drops a date on wen $I0 token, and discuss the future of t…

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Memecoins have more potential upside than blue-chip governance tokens, according to VC 41:07

4M ago41:07

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Li Jin is a co-founder and general partner at the crypto VC firm, Variant. In this episode, Li analyzes the memecoin phenomenon that has recently swept over the crypto market, and explores how different types of memecoins capture and monetize attention. OUTLINE 00:35 Memecoin Zeitgeist 04:04 The Attention Economy 10:58 Classifying Memecoins 17:40 T…

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Securities law professor: It's time for Uniswap to 'prepare for war' 22:25

4M ago22:25

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Professor J.W. Verret teaches corporate and securities law and financial accounting at George Mason Law School. In this episode of The Scoop, Verret discusses the potential legal challenges that Uniswap may face from the Securities and Exchange Commission and highlights the similarities between the Coinbase case and the possible claims against Unis…

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Pavilion Payments: Leading with Empathy, Values-Driven, and UX in Responsible Gaming 38:11

4M ago38:11

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In a recent episode of The No Line Podcast, Philip, the host, engaged in a compelling conversation with Christopher Justice, CEO of Pavilion Payments, shedding light on the company’s dedication to fostering a positive and responsible gaming environment. With the spotlight on National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) Problem Gambling Awareness M…

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