The Decrypting Crypto Podcast
Matthew Howells-Barby & Austin Knight
We highlight the people, products, and protocols shaping the future of crypto, DeFi, and web3. Your hosts, Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight, will take you on a journey of decrypting the various concepts related to blockchain and web3 technology, explaining them in a language that everyone can understand.
Episodes
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Jan 18, 2024 • 44min
Off Chain 1/18/24: The Bitcoin ETF So Far
In this week's episode, we dig into the data behind the capital flows of four days of trading the Bitcoin ETFs. Lots to unpack and we discuss why the BTC price has been down-only, and why you should still be bullish in the short to medium term.
Dec 21, 2023 • 38min
Off Chain 21/21/23: Airdrop Season is Here (Here's Our Picks)
In this week's episode, we explore the current airdrop season happening on and off Solana, sharing some interesting projects that could result in airdrops. Enjoy!
Dec 7, 2023 • 46min
Our 2024 Market Predictions
In this episode, Matt and Austin share their predictions on where BTC and ETH price will top, whether the Fed will reduce rates (and if so, when), plus they share three big predictions for major events in 2024.
Nov 16, 2023 • 38min
Off Chain 11/16/23: What the BTC & ETH Spot ETFs Actually Mean
In this episode, we unpack the current situation with the Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs, breaking down why this is bullish and what it means from a practical standpoint. We also dig into the recent surge in price action across the crypto space, including MOON's 600% gain.
Nov 9, 2023 • 44min
Off Chain 11/9/23: Signs of Life Spotted in the NFT Space
In this week's episode, we discuss the surge in activity in the NFT space, with daily trading volumes hitting 3-month highs, plus we dig into the NFT marketplace wars and make some predictions on how the space will shake out. All that, plus we discuss the SBF guilty verdict and what's next in the FTX saga.
Oct 19, 2023 • 32min
Off Chain 10/19/23: What Role is Crypto Really Playing in Terror Funding?
In this week's episode, we discuss the u-tun made by Reddit on their blockchain-based community points system, plus we discuss the recent headlines surrounding crypto's role in the Isreal-Hamas conflict, and where they're being overstated.
Sep 28, 2023 • 30min
Off Chain 9/28/23: The web3 Brand Finally Reaching the Mainstream
In this week's episode, we discuss how Pudgy Penguins have been leveraging their IP to truly build a brand that reaches a mainstream (non-crypto) audience. Also, we take a look at the latest setback for UK crypto holders.
Sep 21, 2023 • 25min
Off Chain 9/21/23: Persian Rugs
In this week's episode of Off Chain, we discuss the absolute insanity of what SBF's parents were handed out directly from FTX and Alameda during it's time operating. Everything from Persian rugs and expensive vases through to $1m+ salaries and multi-million $ properties!Plus, we look at some of the recent questions from the SEC into Binance US's operations.
Sep 14, 2023 • 39min
Off Chain 9/14/23: the SEC is Coming After NFT Projects, Plus the Upcoming FTX Selloff
Mila Kunis's 'Stoner Cats' cartoon charged by SEC for unregistered NFT offering. FTX gets court approval to sell billions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Sam Bankman-Fried's pretrial jail release requested denied. Lazarus Group steals over $270 million in crypto.
Aug 24, 2023 • 22min
Off Chain 8/24/23: FriendTech, The Latest Way to Get Rekt in Crypto
In this episode, we do a deep dive into the latest project to take crypto Twitter by storm: FriendTech.
