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Dec 19, 2024 • 23min

#397: Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs, on $MOVE, How To Successfully Launch a Token, and The Move Programming Language

Rushi Manche is the Co-Founder of Movement Labs, a pioneering engineer and the visionary architect behind Movement Labs' groundbreaking technology. With a strong background in smart contract engineering and extensive experience in the Ethereum DeFi ecosystem, Rushi brings a wealth of technical expertise and innovative thinking to the Web3 space. His journey in blockchain led him to work closely with Cosmos protocols, notably contributing to the development of a decentralized file storage system. During the buildup of Aptos, Rushi became a core contributor to the ecosystem, particularly within the DeFi scene, where he engineered a leading DEX. This hands-on experience with multiple blockchain platforms equipped Rushi with an unparalleled understanding of the limitations and potential of various technologies.In this conversation, we discuss:- Launching $MOVE- How to launch on all the tier 1 exchanges- What is Move, and how will it compete with the big dawgs- 3 factors of every token launch: airdrop, launch, sentiment- Move vs Aptos & Sui- Community-First engagement- Move-based L2 on Ethereum- Fractal: EVM Interpreter- 2025 roadmap- Move - the next big application-based ecosystem- Fitness could be the killer consumer app - Move To Earn- AI <> CryptoMovement LabsWebsite: movementlabs.xyzX: @movementlabsxyzTelegram: t.me/movementlabsxyzRushi MancheX: @rushimancheLinkedIn: Rushi Manche ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Dec 16, 2024 • 29min

#396: Brandon Truong, Co-Founder of ZetaChain, on The First Universal Blockchain, and Unlocking DeFi Potential for BTC

Brandon Truong, Co-Founder and CPO at ZetaChain, the first Universal Blockchain, where he leads the development of the first universal blockchain for chain abstraction and interoperability. Brandon co-founded Yada, a social and SaaS startup (acquired in 2020), while simultaneously holding leadership roles at Stanford, Udacity, and BuzzFeed.In this conversation, we discuss:- Brandon's journey from start-ups to co-founding ZetaChain- The first universal blockchain: interoperability & user experience- Unlocking DeFi potential for BTC- Enhancing Bitcoin's programmability to seamlessly connect with multiple blockchains- What are universal apps and how to build them- Allowing BTC, ETH, and USDC to flow freely across chains- Omnichain Smart Contracts and Universal EVM- Deploying universal apps in a single place- On November 15th, ZETA becomes the 6th token recognized by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)- The future of AI and crypto- Interoperability and cross-chain communicationZetaChainWebsite: www.zetachain.comX: @zetablockchainTelegram: t.me/zetachainofficialBrandon TruongLinkedIn: Brandon Truong ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Dec 12, 2024 • 37min

#395: Robinson Burkey, Co-Founder of Wormhole, on Bridges, The Liquidity Fragmentation Problem, and Cross Chain Communication

Robinson Burkey is the Co-Founder & CCO at Wormhole Foundation. With an impressive track record spanning nearly a decade, Robinson has consistently excelled in leading growth and go-to-market strategies for startups, making a significant impact in the crypto industry since 2021.Prior to joining the Wormhole Foundation, Robinson held a key position at Acala, where he spearheaded Business Development and Ecosystem efforts within the Polkadot ecosystem. As the Chief Commercial Officer, Robinson is dedicated to accelerating the foundation's growth trajectory and fostering the widespread adoption of Wormhole's groundbreaking cross-chain communication protocol.In this conversation, we discuss:- Cross-chain comms = asset transferability and messaging- Liquidity fragmentation is a real problem- Stablecoins = crypto’s killer use case- Native Token Transfer (NTT) fixing liquidity fragmentation- Securing the most value between all blockchains- Wormhole Institutional launch - partnering with Blackrock- Being the leader on action, not announcements- General roadmap for Wormhole in 2025- Blockchain interoperability in 2021 within the Polkadot ecosystem- AI memes and X bots- Wormhole is the Panama Canal for memecoins- Relationship between BTC and USAWormhole FoundationWebsite: wormhole.foundationX: @WormholeFdnLinkedIn: Wormhole FoundationRobinson BurkeyX: @RobinsonBurkeyLinkedIn: Robinson Burkey ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Dec 9, 2024 • 45min

#394: Joshua Tobkin, Founder of Supra, on Building the World’s Computer, Vertical Integration, and What Sets Supra Apart from Other Layer-1s

Joshua Tobkin is the Founder and Lead Architect of Supra and Co-designer of SupraBFT Consensus Algorithm.Joshua has 18+ years in SaaS businesses, starting with payments and online gaming and ending with a successful exit. Previously held positions in growth stage companies as Creative Director/CTO.In this conversation, we discuss:- Supra = L1 that is super fast, more secure, EVM support, and built on MOVE- What sets Supra apart from other Layer-1s like Solana, Sui, etc- Josh’s journey into crypto- Stories from playing poker at a young age- Creating value and capturing value = business models- Building the actual world computer- Move language- Why XRP ripped - potential USD stablecoin?- Why performance drops once a chain has over 150+ nodes- MultiVM on one chain, how does this work?- What are the issues with L2s?- What is $SUPRASupraWebsite: supra.comX: @SUPRA_LabsTelegram: t.me/SupraOraclesJoshua TobkinX: @JoshuaTobkinLinkedIn: Joshua D. Tobkin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Dec 5, 2024 • 38min

#393: Lark Davis, Founder of Wealth Mastery, on AI Memecoins, Bitcoin, Solana, and 2025 Crypto Trading Strategy

Lark Davis is the Founder of the weekly crypto newsletter Wealth Mastery. It combines insider insights and in-depth market analysis to offer cryptocurrency investors the best opportunities to grow their wealth, stay ahead of the curve, and avoid costly mistakes.Lark has been a crypto investor for 5+ years and has made millions of dollars—while also suffering significant losses—in the markets.In this conversation, we discuss:- Recent Bitcoin performance and Lark’s $BTC target of $200k- How do we slam through the $100k BTC price- Ethereum’s market position and sentiment: why Lark will sell his ETH this cycle- Solana’s dominance and potential to overtake ETH- Memecoins = gateway drug to everything else in crypto- Memecoin strategy - how to pick and trade them- Pump.fun madness- $CHILLGUY + $WIF- AI memecoins - $ZEREBRO, $GOAT, $FARTCOIN, $BULLY- Lark’s 2025 Investment strategy- Always take your profits!Wealth MasteryWebsite: thewealthmastery.ioLark DavisX: @TheCryptoLarkLinkedIn: Lark Davis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Dec 2, 2024 • 34min

#392: Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, on Arbitrum and The Future of Layer 2s

Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs, is a key blockchain innovator who developed Arbitrum—the largest and most advanced Ethereum tech stack—authored "Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies," and pioneered multi-party computation, shaping the future of blockchain interaction for consumers and institutions alike.In this conversation, we discuss:- The founding story of Arbitrum- Building a decentralized future for the internet- Future of Layer 2 Solutions- In-depth review of current L2s- Arbitrum has more features and a more expansive developer kit than Ethereum- The speed, scalability, and innovation of Arbitrum- Unifying trad-fi and defi … it will simply be called “finance” in the future- Making blockchain go mainstream- Arbitrum's position in the DeFi space- Stylus — allowing web2 devs to create web3 codeOffchain LabsWebsite: www.offchainlabs.com X: @OffchainLabsLinkedIn: Offchain Labs Steven GoldfederX: @sgoldfedLinkedIn: Steven Goldfeder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Nov 28, 2024 • 33min

#391: Antonio Juliano, CEO of dYdX, on Derivative Market Instant Listings, The Future of Crypto, and dYdX Unlimited

Antonio Juliano is a software engineer and Founder/CEO of the world's leading decentralized exchange for cryptocurrencies, dYdX. After obtaining a computer science degree at Princeton University in 2015, Antonio started working at Coinbase as a software engineer, where he learned about cryptocurrency and the world of blockchain.In this conversation, we discuss:- Antonio’s return as CEO of dYdX and his vision for the company’s future- dYdX Unlimited- Instant market listings and enhanced liquidity- Derivative market instant listings for the first time ever- DEXs vs CEXs- The future of crypto- Unique novel products are a huge needle mover for defi- Soaring markets and the impact of a new administration- What's to come from prediction markets post-election- Growing institutional interest in crypto and DeFi- Crypto industry heading into 2025 and beyond- Bull markets are characterized by the main product or characterdYdXWebsite: www.dydx.foundationX: @dydxfoundationDiscord: discord.gg/dydxAntonio JulianoX: @AntonioMJulianoLinkedIn: Antonio Juliano  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Nov 25, 2024 • 29min

#390: Veronica McGregor, Chief Legal Officer at Exodus, on Regulatory Reform, Legislative Clarity, and The Importance of Self Custody

Veronica McGregor has served as Chief Legal Officer of Exodus since January 2022. Prior to joining Exodus, Veronica was the chief legal officer of ShapeShift from 2018 to 2021, where she managed in-house legal and compliance functions, global legal strategy, governmental relations, and regulatory affairs. Prior to that, she was a partner at Goodwin Proctor from 2016 to 2018 and Hogan Lovells from 2014 to 2016, where she specialized in assisting companies navigate state and federal laws and regulations related to digital assets, among other things.Veronica has a Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Francisco State University.In this conversation, we discuss:- Regulatory Reform as a Bipartisan Imperative- Institutionalizing Crypto Education for Legislative Clarity- Establishing the U.S. as a Global Blockchain Hub- Crypto’s influence proved pivotal in shaping election outcomes- Crypto Sentiment and Outlook Post-Election- BTC all-time high- The SEC’s stance on crypto; will it ever change?- Crypto - the only industry that asks to be regulated- Changing the negative narrative of crypto- Exodus’s $1.3M donation to Stand with Crypto- The power of self custodyExodusWebsite: www.exodus.comX: @exodus_ioDiscord: discord.gg/exodusVeronica McGregorX: @vkm1LinkedIn: Veronica McGregor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Nov 21, 2024 • 38min

#389: Alan Orwick, Co-Founder of Quai Network, on Energy-tied Stablecoins and Proof-of-Work Blockchains

Alan Orwick is the Co-Founder of Quai Network, the only fully scalable and programmable Proof-of-Work Layer 1 designed for global commerce. He also serves as the CEO of Dominant Strategies, the development behind Quai Network devoted to building blockchain tooling and infrastructure. Previously an Apple software engineer, Alan is committed to continuing to innovate the Quai Network with his engineering skills. His passion for blockchain technology began while he was a student at the University of Texas at Austin, where he founded Texas Blockchain, a student-led blockchain club. In this conversation, we discuss:- Quai’s Proof-of-Work mechanism doubles as an economic oracle, linking token value directly to real-world energy costs and demand- Energy-tied stablecoin model- Creating a more efficient stablecoin- Proof-of-Work consensus mechanisms- L1s own the whole end-to-end tech stack- Mainstream political engagement- Educating lawmakers on Crypto- Technology vs. Politics- Polymarket’s power in future elections- Founding Texas Blockchain Club- Quai’s Final Testnet Launch - 32,000 GPUs online mining Quai- The intersection of crypto + AI + DePINQuai NetworkWebsite: qu.aiX: @QuaiNetworkTelegram: t.me/QuaiNetworkAlan OrwickX: @0xalankLinkedIn: Alan Orwick ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
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Nov 18, 2024 • 34min

#388: Solo Ceesay, CEO of Calaxy, on The Future of Decentralized Media, The Rise of SuperApps, and Democratizing the Internet

Solo Ceesay is CEO and Co-Founder at Calaxy. Before co-founding Calaxy with his business partner, Brooklyn Nets star Spencer Dinwiddie, Solo held the position of Securitization Investment Banker at Citi after graduating from the Wharton School of Business. As a 30-year-old tech founder, Solo has successfully spearheaded over $33.5 million in private funding for Calaxy. He was named one of Variety’s Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2022, and has brought his financial expertise to many mainstream audiences including Nasdaq, CNBC, and Cheddar News, as well as on his own video podcast New Money.In this conversation, we discuss:- Democratizing the internet- The rise of super apps and how SocialFi will enable cryptocurrency adoption- Future of decentralized media and the creator economy- The benefits of decentralization & giving users control over data- The global impact of the U.S. election on crypto and the wider economy- The true power of Polymarket- Decentralized identity- Making Web3 technology accessible to both creators and fans- Calaxy’s new integration with Solana- Creating dApps and decentralized communities in one minute- Calaxy WorldsCalaxyWebsite: calaxy.comX: @CalaxyAppSolo CeesayX: @SoloCeesay LinkedIn: Solo Ceesay ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

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