Despite its popularity among crypto fans, the DeFi experience remains a barrier to entry for many. Synthetix hopes to change that.The breakthrough that DeFi supporters hoped for in the wake of the FTX collapse didn't materialize for the most part. Kain Warwick, founder of on-chain liquidity and derivatives protocol Synthetix, is a DeFi pioneer who knows the issue lies with user experience. He joins Ash Bennington to discuss V3, a big upgrade coming to Syntethix; Infinex, a new project that hopes to simplify DEX user experience; and the wider DeFi space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Web3 Wednesday on why transferring brand loyalty from the physical to the digital world is anything but guaranteed.Web3 is a new frontier for traditional brands, and according to Calvin Chan, founder and CEO of Legitimate, many are going about it the wrong way. He speaks to Elaine about what works and what doesn't when it comes to bridging brand loyalty into the digital world, and how Legitimate is working with real world clients on this — including a "phygital sneakers" collaboration with Puma and Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Rick Rule in person at the Rule Symposium on Natural Resource Investing in Florida, July 23-27. Access to industry insiders: elite bullion dealers, gold council members, and uranium pros. In-person and virtual seats available at http://realvision.com/rickLast week's ruling in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Ripple has given the crypto industry something to cheer on — but what's the on-the-ground impact? Ash will discuss this with Marco Santori, chief legal officer at Kraken, a U.S. crypto exchange that had recently settled its own SEC charges. Also, make sure to check out Raoul's "Past, Present, and Future of Real Vision" video to learn about some big changes coming to the platform: https://rvtv.io/3NZ98To If you want to level up or lock in your membership, right this way: https://www.realvision.com/levelup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crypto industry is still digesting last week's ruling that XRP is not a security... Or is it? John Deaton, managing partner at the Deaton Law Firm and founder of CryptoLaw, joins Real Vision’s Ash Bennington to make sense of the court decision and examine it’s impact on the industry.Also, check out Raoul Pal's "Past, Present, and Future of Real Vision" video to learn about some big and exciting changes coming to Real Vision: https://rvtv.io/3NZ98ToJoin Rick Rule at the Rule Symposium on Natural Resource Investing in Florida, July 23-27. Access to industry insiders: elite bullion dealers, gold council members and uranium pros. In-person and virtual seats available at http://realvision.com/rick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Day 1 of the Crypto Gathering! In this riveting episode, we delve into "The Crypto/Macro Setup" with none other than Raoul Pal. As a renowned macroeconomic expert, Pal navigates the complex intersections between traditional economics and the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency. We dissect the impact of macroeconomic trends on the crypto ecosystem and how crypto is reshaping our economic reality. Don't miss this insightful journey into the future of finance. Tune in and gain an edge in your crypto endeavors.This episode of Raoul’s Adventures in Crypto is sponsored by the TOKEN2049 Blockchain Conference. Visit t2049.co/realvision and use the promo code REALVISION for 65% off regular-priced tickets today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been too long since Keith Grossman, president of enterprise for MoonPay, and Raoul chatted on camera, but we finally got them together again. From his time at Wired, to launching Time Pieces at Time, and now leading adoption at MoonPay, Keith has been at the forefront of not only Web2 but now Web3. Is it "game on" for Web3? Raoul and Keith break it down. Recorded on July 7, 2023.This episode of Raoul’s Adventures in Crypto is sponsored by the TOKEN2049 Blockchain Conference. Visit t2049.co/realvision and use the promo code REALVISION for 65% off regular-priced tickets today!CHAPTERS:1 Raoul's Intro 00:132 The Current State of Web3 00:553 The Importance of Identity 0:10:194 Machines Paying Machines 0:17:515 What's Getting Keith Excited about Web3 Today 0:30:186 Final Thoughts 0:46:447 Raoul's Takeaways 0:57:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raoul opened the week, Ovie "OSF" Faruq was there in the middle, so now they're both back to wrap up our Crypto Gathering 2023 campaign together. We've tried to answer the question: Is it game on in crypto? Are we about to enter a new bull run? If so, how should you position yourself for it? We've run panels with technical analysts, hedge fund managers, NFT traders and macro thinkers. Time for "final thoughts, key takeaways." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Day 4 of our "Crypto Gathering: Is It Game On?" campaign asking if we could be entering a new bull run and how to position yourself for it. When investing, it's important to look at what the professionals are doing — so we're asking some of the best in the business. Ash Bennington sits down with Jeff Dorman, CIO at Arca, Chris Sullivan, co-founder and co-portfolio manager at Hyperion Decimus, and Richard Galvin, co-founder and CEO of Digital Asset Capital Management (DACM). Plus, former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky is reportedly arrested. Join us throughout the week filled with panels of experts. Details here: https://realvision.com/gatheringCHAPTERS:1 Celsius' Mashinsky Arrested 01:272 XRP/Ripple Ruling 0:10:133 Thoughts on the Wider Market 0:19:564 XRP Update 0:32:295 BlackRock BTC ETF 0:39:276 Viewer Questions 0:51:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Day 3 of our "Crypto Gathering: Is It Game On?" campaign asking if we could be entering a new bull run and how to position for it. One area where this would be particularly welcome is the NFT market, which has seen floor prices plunge. But are better days finally upon us? Guest host Sergio Silva, senior director of business development for Web3 at Fireblocks, will ask two NFT traders, artists, and co-founders of the rektguy collection: Ovie "OSF" Faruq and Mando. Join us throughout the week filled with panels of experts. Details here: https://realvision.com/gathering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Rick Rule in person at the Rule Symposium on Natural Resource Investing in Florida, July 23-27. Access to industry insiders: elite bullion dealers, gold council members, and uranium pros. In-person and virtual seats available at http://realvision.com/rickIt's Day 2 of our "Crypto Gathering: Is It Game On?" campaign looking at whether the tide has turned and how to ride the wave. Today, we'll analyze technical and on-chain metrics, so expect a chart bonanza. Ash Bennington sits down with Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research, Rekt Capital, and Kyle du Plessis aka Kyle Doops, host at Crypto Banter. Join us throughout the week filled with panels of experts. Details here: https://realvision.com/cryptogathering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices