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Keone Hon believes every app will someday be decentralized. That's why he's building Monad, an ultra-fast blockchain for the applications of tomorrow.Here's why: • Monad will eat the world• Every app will be decentralized• Monad will win All according to its founder:00:00:00 Introduction to Monad Labs an Keone  00:04:15 Transition from HFT to Crypto  00:08:31 Ethereum's Importance in Monad00:12:58 The Importance of Decentralization in Blockchain00:17:18 The Future of Ethereum and Decentralized Apps00:21:30 Mass Adoption and Community Building in Crypto Ecosystems00:25:56 The Role of Early Supporters in Crypto Projects00:30:23 The Role of Early Adopters in Crypto  00:34:50 Unlocking Trust through Crypto Networks  00:39:21 Conclusion and Future of Monad Development

Grant is the founder and CEO of Blocmates, a crypto-native research hub. And he thinks that all of the latest crypto craziness is just the very beginning.00:00 The Rise of Crypto Native Media05:41 The Importance of Audience Quality Over Quantity  12:00 Building Community16:54 Is Airdrop Farming Still Relevant?22:13 Investing in Emerging Ecosystems27:31 Understanding Token Hype and Ecosystem Development  33:07 Missing Out on Crypto Opportunities  39:00 Strategies for Trading in a Choppy Market44:41 Achieving Consistent Success in a Meritocratic Industry

Before crypto gambling, there was FanDuel, a $4.2b sports betting site. And Nigel Eccles was a cofounder. Since, he's left the company to go all-in on crypto, launching a company called BetHog - a competitor to his original company. Why did this Web2 unicorn founder bet it all on crypto?

Santiago Roel Santos is one of the most prolific and well known crypto angel investors in the space. We sat down with him to chat about his background, why he's still in the space, and why he's on a mission to become the best investor in the world.00:00:00 Discovering Ethereum and Open Source Investments  00:06:16 Achieving Mental Endurance in Crypto00:12:39 Finding Identity Beyond Financial Success00:19:25 Funding Challenges for Researchers  00:25:57 Transition to Cryptocurrency Investment  00:32:17 Scaling Investment Strategies00:38:49 From Haven to Synthetix: The Journey  00:45:35 Understanding Process vs Outcome00:52:16 The Rise of Solana: A Superior User Experience  

Managing Partner at Dragonfly Capital, Haseeb Qureshi built one of the most prolific crypto venture funds of all time. But before that, he dropped out of school, played pro poker, and apprenticed under billionaire investor Naval Ravikant.Here's how he went from zero to crypto icon.

Murad Madhov, an entrepreneur and investor, shares his provocative insights on the explosive potential of memecoins in the crypto market. He discusses how these meme-driven assets could create a wave of wealth, potentially minting millionaires and billionaires. Madhov delves into the community dynamics that fuel memecoin valuations, contrasting them with traditional altcoin metrics. He highlights the resilience of memecoin communities amid market volatility and emphasizes strategic long-term investing in this evolving landscape.

Today we chat with Ogle of Glue, a founder focused on building a more user-friendly chain after observing the failures of projects in the past.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introducing GLUE: A Decentralized Coinbase00:05:39 - User Experience and Security in Glue00:10:30 - Safeguarding Transactions with Built-in Multisig00:15:37 - Will Users be Chain Agnostic?00:20:46 - The Tech Stack behind Glue00:25:54 - Removing Friction in the Space00:31:13 - The Fight for Social Status in Crypto00:36:26 - Creating a closed ecosystem with Glue00:41:27 - User Acquisition Philosophy and Future Plans

In this engaging conversation, Mike Silagadze, founder of EtherFi and a pioneer in the DeFi space, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses the intricacies of launching a crypto token and conducting a successful AirDrop, emphasizing user feedback and transparency. Mike also highlights how ever-changing market conditions impact startup success and stresses the importance of solving real problems. Additionally, he offers essential advice for first-time founders about connecting with their audience and building meaningful solutions.