Exploring Betting Markets and Micro Markets with Martin Shkreli

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The chapter delves into various topics such as the Donald Trump coin controversy and the complexities of meme coins, with a focus on the involvement of betting markets and the UMA protocol. It discusses the outcomes of an online betting market and the implications of such markets on assessing beliefs and predicting future events. The speaker reflects on the challenges of proving facts and beliefs, the importance of trust in media, and the dynamics of Crypto Twitter, expressing frustration with intense reactions and considering a step back from reporting on cryptocurrency.

EPISODE #59: The Mega Pod is here! We’re off next week for the 4th of July, so we figured we’d leave you with some extra content to carry through the break. First up, an instant reaction to the train wreck that was the Presidential debates. We had to wake up early on Friday morning and record a reaction for you guys. Solana & Producer Matt discuss (What up Matt!) Then, back to your regularly scheduled pod episode. Martin Shkreli joins the show to discuss all the betting markets reaction to Trump coin and the downfall of TechCrunch. We are then joined by Kian Sadeghi & Delian Asparouhov to discuss Nucleus Genomicsm, the all-in-one DNA test. Next up, fire alarm enthusiast, Jamaal Bowman, gets voted out in NY and AOC makes a fool of herself at the rally. Finally, Trump promised green cards for all college graduates. Is this a good idea? Makes sense? Hope so. Enjoy! Featuring Mike Solana, Sanjana Friedman, Matt Marlinski, Martin Shkreli, Kian Sadeghi, Delian Asparouhov Sign Up To Pirate Wires For Free! https://piratewires.co/free_newsletter Pirate Wires Twitter: https://twitter.com/PirateWires Mike Twitter: https://twitter.com/micsolana Sanjana Twitter: https://twitter.com/metaversehell Matt Twitter: https://x.com/mattmarlinski Martin Twitter: https://x.com/MartinShkreli Kian Twitter: https://x.com/KianSadeghi5 Delian Twitter: https://x.com/zebulgar TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Trump/Biden Debate Friday Morning Instant Reaction 25:00 - Welcome Martin Shkreli To The Pod! 26:00 - The Betting Markets & Trump Coin 41:45 - The Downfall Of Tech Crunch and Tech Media 57:30 - Welcome Kian Sadeghi & Delian Asparouhov to discuss Nucleus Genomicsm 1:28:00 - Shkreli & The Panel Are Back 1:29:40 - The End Of The Squad? Jamaal Bowman, Voted Out, AOC Embarrassing Rally While Being Protested By Yay-Hamas 1:48:00 - Green Cards For All College Graduates? Trump Floats The Idea 2:00:00 - Thanks For Watching Till The End! We’ll Be Back July 12th - Wish Solana A Happy Birthday! #podcast #martinshkreli #trump #biden #technology #politics #culture