CRYPTO 101

Ep. 687 Reunion with Aaron Malone/Pizza Mind: A Journey Through Science and Crypto

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Nov 1, 2025
Aaron Malone, also known as Pizza Mind, is a crypto entrepreneur who founded Unbound Science to revolutionize scientific research through decentralization. He discusses his global travels and the intersection of science and Web3. Key topics include the challenges in academia, the potential of open-source collaboration, and the importance of questioning norms in science. Aaron shares insights on funding innovations via decentralized platforms, the impact of regulatory risks, and how his mission aims for clean energy and pollution solutions.
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Global Roadtrip Sparked A New Mission

  • Aaron Malone described traveling to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Brazil, Panama, and Patagonia while building Unbound Science.
  • He said gatherings like Edge City connect Web3, science, and finance to accelerate collaboration.
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Web3's Next Frontier Is Science

  • Aaron argues Bitcoin solved sound money and now Web3 should tackle other systemic problems like science collaboration.
  • He positioned decentralized storage and DAOs as tools to break institutional secrecy in research.
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Institutional Gatekeepers Stall Breakthroughs

  • Aaron described universities and wealthy donors as gatekeepers that suppress disruptive science through influence and patents.
  • He cited the Invention Secrecy Act and anonymous threats as mechanisms that hide or seize breakthroughs.
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