

Hashing It Out
Cointelegraph
Hashing It Out is Cointelegraph’s technical crypto podcast, covering innovations, emerging technology and important stories from the blockchain industry. It features interviews with thought leaders in the space, focusing on BTC, Ethereum, altcoins and new technological advancements in the cryptocurrency industry.
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Mar 16, 2023 • 39min
Everything you need to know about Bitcoin ETFs with Valkyrie CIO Steven McClurg
Bitcoin ETFs have become an important subject that divides opinions. In this episode of Hashing It Out with Elisha (GhCryptoGuy), Valkyrie chief investment officer Steven McClurg explains how Bitcoin ETFs (futures, spot and mining) work and provides insights on the current regulatory environment for Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: Steven McClurgFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Mar 2, 2023 • 32min
Understanding regenerative finance and a mobile-first DeFi approach with Celo president Rene Reinsberg
Celo president Rene Reinsberg joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) to discuss the regenerative finance (ReFi) movement, which focuses on the building blocks of DeFi and the principles of regenerative economics. Reinsberg also explains how Celo intends to stay relevant in the multichain world of layer-1 blockchains and layer-2 networks.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @RegenRene Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Feb 23, 2023 • 38min
An update on the NFT marketplace wars with Pacman from Blur
Nonfungible token marketplaces are in the news as traders and creators search for the best option for their needs. Considerations on creator royalties, community rewards, fees and liquidity are at the heart of the conversation. Pacman, a core contributor at Blur — the largest NFT marketplace by trading volume — joins Elisha to unpack the state of the NFT market.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @PacmanBlur Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy).Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Feb 9, 2023 • 39min
Artificial intelligence (AI) meets crypto with Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik
Artificial intelligence has been in the spotlight recently due to innovations like OpenAI, ChatGPT and Google’s Bard AI. In this episode of Hashing It Out, the CEO of Nansen, Alex Svanevik, explains how AI can elevate the crypto user experience. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @ASvanevik Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy).Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Feb 2, 2023 • 51min
Addressing the stablecoin FUD with Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether (USDT)
Since the depegging of TerraUSD (UST) in 2022, consumers have become more critical of how stablecoins work. Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer of the most popular stablecoin, Tether (USDT), breaks down how stablecoins work and responds to frequently asked questions about them.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Jan 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
How Polygon is bringing major brands to Web3 with former VP of growth Arjun Kalsy
Polygon’s former vice president of growth, Arjun Kalsy, shares pages from the Polygon playbook that have allowed the Ethereum scaling solution to attract big brands like Adidas and Starbucks. Kalsy also describes the future of companies as decentralized autonomous organizations.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Jan 19, 2023 • 43min
Why do gamers hate crypto games? With Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands
Blockchain and gaming may be a match made in heaven, but before the results of this union are seen, there are some hurdles to cross. Elisha and Robby discuss how play-to-earn gaming, the metaverse and NFTs are being combined innovatively.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 30min
Making A Case For DeFi with DeFi Dad
In episode 4 of the Hashing It Out podcast, Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to popular DeFi educator DeFi Dad about the evolution of decentralized finance and the role of decentralized services after the FTX saga.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Jan 5, 2023 • 51min
What will crypto wallets evolve into? With Kosala, CEO of MyEtherWallet
Are you team custodial wallets or team noncustodial wallets? We discuss the mantra “Not your keys, not your coins” with MyEtherWallet CEO Kosala Hemachandra. We also explore the latest crypto wallet trends, from multichain integrations to airdrops.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h 3min
Will Bitcoin go to $10K? With Crypto Birb
Are we playing “god” as traders? The world of cryptocurrency trading can be highly uncertain, yet we do our best to predict all possible outcomes. Chartered market technician Adrian, aka Crypto Birb, explains what goes into crypto trading and the elements affecting the market in 2022.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThis podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.