
$1 To $1 Million
Your ultimate source of crypto alpha for those who never give up, who never quit.
$1 To $1 Million is a crypto podcast the dives into the latest trends in crypto. Covering: Bitcoin, Ethererum, DEFI, DePIN, NFT's, Crypto AI, Decentralized Social, and more.
If you've ever wanted to dive into the world of crypto investing, I talk to the leading developers, investors and founders in the space. Giving you the inside alpha on what's being built in the cryptocurrency space.
Latest episodes

Apr 17, 2024 • 42min
WINR: Building The GambleFi Superlayer
In this episode I talk to WINR an ambitious project built on Arbitrum and Solana that aims to be the core layer for an entire world of GambleFi front ends and games.
Unlike some of the names you might be familiar with, WINR has built their platform all on chain.
Which opens up a lot of possibilities you couldn’t have with the centralized platforms mostly dominating today.
They also aren’t just a crypto gambling app, but core infrastructure for other app developers to come build their own front ends on, and surprising to me infrastructure for normal crypto gaming to build on when it comes to thinks like randomness provable fairness, liquidity, etc.
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🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-die-a-crypto-podcast/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverdiepod
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
In the case of WINR I do hold WINR.
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/

Apr 10, 2024 • 49min
Base: Bringing The World Onchain With Jesse Pollak
Head of Base at Coinbase, Jesse Pollak, discusses how Base plans to scale and onboard millions of users, aiming to be the biggest chain in crypto. They explore Ethereum upgrades, challenges in lowering fees, and Coinbase's role in upholding crypto ethos. The conversation highlights the potential of a global on-chain economy and the exciting future of crypto infrastructure.

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Beginners Guide To ZK With Brendan Farmer
In this episode I talk to Brendan Farmer Co Founder of Polygon about what is ZK or zero knowledge cryptography.
ZK is hailed as one of the greatest innovations since the blockchain, but what exactly is it? How does it work? And is it really that big of a deal?
Brendan Farmer is one of the foremost experts on ZK in the entire world. If there's anyone who knows ZK it's him.
In this episode we break down was is ZK so simply that even your mom could understand.
As well as we dive into:
-the use cases of ZK
-the differences between ZK rollups and optimistic rollups, and why so many believe that the future is ZK.
-Polygons aggregation layer and how it uses ZK to essentially build cryptos version of the internet.
And a ton more.
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💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse
🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube
💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2
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OTHER PLACES I'M AT:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steady-lads/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
In the case of MATIC I do hold MATIC
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/

Mar 30, 2024 • 55min
E3: The Bitcoin Halving Is Coming | Everything You Need To Know
In this episode we talk about the upcoming Bitcoin halving, why it still matters, why NFT's are NOT dead, crypto gaming, some crazy retail metrics.
As well as a ton more.
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📝 The Obsidian Council Premium Membership Is FULL ❌
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STAND ALONE COURSES:
👻 The Ghost Tiger Strategy Is CLOSED ❌
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🪂 The Airdrop Masterclass Course Is CLOSED ❌
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AFFLIATE LINKS:
💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse
🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube
💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2
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OTHER PLACES I'M AT:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-die-a-crypto-podcast/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverdiepod
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/

Mar 27, 2024 • 41min
The Bull Case For Crypto Gaming With Robbie Ferguson
In this episode I talk to Robbie Ferguson co founder of Immutable (IMX). We dive into everything crypto gaming.
What is crypto gaming?
Why is crypto gaming different than traditional gaming?
Is crypto gaming just a gimmick?
How big could crypto gaming really get?
Why crypto gaming has the potential to disrupt the entire gaming industry
As well as we dive into IMX, what Immutable does and why they're primed to benefit from the overall growth of crypto gaming as a whole.
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AFFLIATE LINKS:
💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse
🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube
💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2
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OTHER PLACES I'M AT:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steady-lads/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
In the case of IMX I do hold IMX
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/
#cryptogaming #cryptoinvesting

Mar 23, 2024 • 1h 10min
E2: Why TRILLIONS Are Coming To Crypto
In this episode we talk about where the crypto market is at, how low we think this current dip could go, why we think there are TRILLIONS of dollars of capital coming to crypto and why by end of year crypto is going much much higher.
As well as a ton more.
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STAND ALONE COURSES:
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🪂 The Airdrop Masterclass Course Is CLOSED ❌
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AFFLIATE LINKS:
💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse
🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube
💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2
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OTHER PLACES I'M AT:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-die-a-crypto-podcast/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverdiepod
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
In the case of AKT I do hold AKT.
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/
#crypto #cryptoinvesting

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 19min
Beginners Guide To Crypto Memecoins With Coco
In this episode I talk to Coco the man behind one of the biggest memecoins on Base Toshi. We dive into everything memecoins:
-What are they?
-How do they work?
-How do you find memecoins early?
-How to you avoid the scams
And a ton more!
As well as he shares some insider secrets about some of the darker parts of the memecoin space.
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👻 The Ghost Tiger Strategy Is CLOSED ❌
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🪂 The Airdrop Masterclass Course Is CLOSED ❌
Join The Waitlist:
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AFFLIATE LINKS:
💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse
🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube
💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2
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OTHER PLACES I'M AT:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steady-lads/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
In the case of memecoins I hold: CWIF, HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu, Gloom on base, and LOAF.
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/

Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 16min
E1: Why Is Crypto Crashing and What's Next?
This podcast covers the crashing crypto market, meme coins, broken cycle theory, the gold ETF analog, and exploring crypto wealth creation through airdrops and NFT investments. The speakers delve into Bitcoin hitting $100,000, the surge in value of the Mad Lad NFT collection, and comparing Bitcoin vs Gold and the impact of ETFs. They also discuss the wild world of crypto investments, market trends, and investment strategies in the crypto space.

Mar 13, 2024 • 28min
Restaking On Solana With Joe DeTommaso From Picasso
In this episode I talk to Joe DeTommasoi from Picasso. We do a deep dive into Picasso, the PICA token, what they're building, and more.
We also dive into their vision for restaking on Solana and other chains using Picasso.
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THE OBSIDIAN COUNCIL PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
📝 The Obsidian Council Premium Membership Is FULL ❌
Join The Waitlist:
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STAND ALONE COURSES:
👻 The Ghost Tiger Strategy Is CLOSED ❌
Join The Waitlist:
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🪂 The Airdrop Masterclass Course Is CLOSED ❌
Join The Waitlist:
https://theobsidiancouncil.myflodesk.com/waitlist
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AFFLIATE LINKS:
💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse
🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube
💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2
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OTHER PLACES I'M AT:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steady-lads/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
In the case of PICA I do hold PICA.
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/

Mar 6, 2024 • 52min
The Future Of Privacy On Chain W/ Zac From Aztec
In this episode I talk to Zac Williamson about the future of privacy on chain, why crypto needs it to mature, how it's being built and Aztec's approach.
We also talk about zk and how it's primed to revolutionize not only crypto but potentially society as we know it.
This is a super good episode for those interested in what Aztec is building and how privacy is primed to shape crypto as a whole.
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THE OBSIDIAN COUNCIL PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP
📝 The Obsidian Council Premium Membership Is FULL ❌
Join The Waitlist:
https://theobsidiancouncil.myflodesk.com/waitlist
----------
STAND ALONE COURSES:
👻 The Ghost Tiger Strategy Is CLOSED ❌
Join The Waitlist:
https://theobsidiancouncil.myflodesk.com/waitlist
🪂 The Airdrop Masterclass Course Is CLOSED ❌
Join The Waitlist:
https://theobsidiancouncil.myflodesk.com/waitlist
---------
AFFLIATE LINKS:
💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse
🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube
💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2
------
OTHER PLACES I'M AT:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel
PODCAST:
🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087
🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steady-lads/id1679034629
🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2
📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel
*IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc.
Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about.
In the case of Aztec they don't currently have at token.
Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest:
https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/