Lucas Bruder from the Jito team discusses the basics and nuances of Jito, the Solana validator client, and MEV optimization engine. Topics include the Jito airdrop, staking and decentralization, MEV optimization, fees and failed transactions, JITOSOL, Solana economics, Ethereum vs Solana, Jito governance, and Solana governance. They also talk about choosing Solana and the success of the network.

Crypto expert Ryan Selkis shares his 2024 predictions for stablecoins, investment themes, and people to watch in the industry. He discusses the potential approval of a Bitcoin ETF, institutional adoption of Ethereum, and the dominance of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins. The podcast also explores the impact of policy and personnel on the crypto industry, including the stance of regulators and key individuals, as well as the potential consequences of political changes.

Chess legend and freedom fighter Garry Kasparov discusses AI, Geopolitics, and Crypto. He shares insights on AI's impact, the failure of the Soviet Union, and the role of crypto in combating authoritarianism. Kasparov emphasizes the importance of change, exploration, and vigilance against evil. He also highlights the potential of cryptocurrency as a tool for freedom and the need for strong leadership in protecting individual rights.

Topics include the Fed pivot and market optimism, upcoming air drops and the anti digital asset money laundering bill introduced by Liz Warren, as well as discussions on tokenization and Coinbase's Project Diamond

Explore Kraken's battle against the SEC and their disappointment with regulatory action. Delve into the charges brought by the SEC and the jurisdiction battle. Learn about the advantages of the Cello layer two proposal. Discover the background and motivations of one speaker's journey into cryptocurrency. Discuss Kraken's commitment to the crypto ethos and their role as a bridge to drive adoption.

Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, discusses VanEck's 15 hottest 2024 crypto predictions. Topics include a possible recession, Bitcoin's all-time high, ETH vs. Solana, DEXs reaching all-time highs, Bitcoin yield opportunities, the Lightning Network, breakthrough blockchain games, and Solana's potential as a top blockchain.

Vitalik Buterin, founder of Ethereum, joins the hosts to discuss the societal debate on AI technology. They explore perspectives on technological acceleration vs deceleration, the risks and benefits of AI, and the philosophy of DAC for navigating the world. They also highlight the need for defensive technology and the potential of human beings to drive progress.

This podcast explores the confirmation of a bull market and discusses hot markets such as Solana and the recent Gito token airdrop. It also covers topics like the US Treasury's plan for crypto, updates on Coinbase Wallet, and the Evo trading platform. The hosts delve into the impact of the Geto airdrop on Solana's community wealth and discuss recent developments in the crypto space, including JP Morgan's project and Ethereum updates.

Celestia's token has been up over 200% since launch, making it almost a $7B network. In this episode, we hear from Celestia co-founders Mustafa and Ismail as they discuss the valuable aspects of Celestia and its vision for crypto. They dive into topics such as the modular thesis, the relationship between Celestia and Ethereum, the economics of Celestia, Celestia's SDK, and their current and future projects. They also explore the concept of Celeste as a data bridge between Ethereum rollups and Ethereum, enabling a more decentralized approach to handling data.

Robbie Ferguson from Immutable and Marco van den Heuvel from Merit Circle discuss the migration of Merit Circle from Avalanche to Immutable. They talk about the gaming ecosystem, DAO, sizable treasury, and their vision for the future of crypto gaming.