Ep. 667 Building the Future of the Blockchain: AO's Decentralized Supercomputer
In this episode of Crypto 101, Brendan interviews Sam Williams, founder of Arweave and AO. They discuss Sam's journey into the crypto space, the creation of Arweave as a permanent storage solution, and the transition to AO, a decentralized supercomputer. The conversation explores the future of user experience in crypto, the significance of trustless services, and the potential for blockchain technology to disrupt various industries. Sam shares insights on the challenges of building in the crypto space, the importance of scalability, and his ambitious vision for the future of cyberspace.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sam Williams and His Journey03:58 The Birth of Arweave: A Permanent Storage Solution07:15 Exploring AO: The Decentralized Supercomputer11:28 The Future of User Experience in Blockchain14:37 Understanding AO: A New Web Standard20:17 Parallel vs. Decentralized Computing22:29 The Macro Vision for Crypto's Future30:03 Trustless Services: The Future of Cyberspace33:25 Advice for Builders in the Crypto Space37:57 Ambitious Predictions for the Future of BlockchainEfani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://x.com/samecwilliams?lang=enhttps://x.com/ArweaveEco*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 665 : Evolving Investing Strategies for Bitcoin & Altcoins with Blockworks
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan welcome Ryan Connor, head of research at BlockWorks, to discuss the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and investment strategies. They explore the investment case for Bitcoin, the importance of generating alpha through altcoins, and the potential of consumer applications and DeFi. Ryan shares insights on net new asset issuance, the success of platforms like PumpFun and Believe, and the significance of revenue generation in crypto projects. The conversation highlights the growing sophistication of retail investors and the future of crypto capital markets.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts02:07 Bryce's Journey with the Podcast03:28 Ryan's Background and Entry into Crypto06:39 Investment Case for Bitcoin10:16 Generating Alpha Beyond Bitcoin11:10 Bullish Sectors: Consumer and DeFi14:23 Net New Asset Issuance and PumpFun19:36 Believe: A New Model for Asset Issuance23:05 The Future of Indie Devs and Crypto28:44 DeFi 1.0: Maker, Aave, and Uniswap32:38 The Importance of Revenue in Crypto Projects35:46 Regulatory Impact on Crypto Valuations36:58 Research and Resources from BlockWorksEfani $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://x.com/_ryanrconnorhttps://x.com/blockworks_*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: BITCOIN ALL TIME HIGHS, Pump.Fun ICO Information, & The Top Meme Coin Trades
Bitcoin reaches all-time highs and discuss the implications for the cryptocurrency market. They delve into Ethereum's rising popularity, the influx of institutional money into ETFs, and the exciting developments in the meme coin sector, particularly focusing on Pumped.Fun and its potential impact. The conversation also highlights the success of Pudgy Penguins and Rekt Coin, emphasizing community rewards and the integration of NFTs into the broader market. The episode wraps up with insights into the NFT market, including Snoop Dogg's recent NFT sales and the overall momentum in the crypto space.Chapters00:00 Celebrating Bitcoin's All-Time Highs02:22 The Impact of Bitcoin ETFs and Institutional Interest04:58 Ethereum's Rising Popularity and Corporate Strategies07:46 The Role of Meme Coins in the Current Market10:07 Pumped.Fun: A New Player in the Meme Coin Space12:57 The Future of Pumped.Fun and Its Potential Impact15:59 Navigating the ICO Landscape and Market Sentiment30:06 Pre-Market Trading Insights31:38 PumpFun and Market Dynamics34:54 Pudgy Penguins and Meme Coin Success42:19 The Rise of REKT Coin49:38 NFT Market Trends and InsightsJoe and Brian’s Private Community: https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/jo...Efani $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: Bitcoin Coils for ATH's & BlackRock Owns 1.5% of Ethereum
In this episode, Brendan and Tevo discuss the current state of the cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum's dynamics, the implications of the M2 money supply, and the growing trend of tokenization. They highlight the increasing institutional interest in Ethereum, the supply squeeze in Bitcoin, and the cultural impact of cryptocurrency in mainstream media. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these trends for investors and the future of finance.Chapters00:00 Crypto Market Overview and Trends11:52 Bitcoin Supply Dynamics and M2 Money Supply23:44 Ethereum's Growing Institutional Interest34:56 Solana's New Trading Features and Perpetual Contracts37:54 Ethereum's ChatGPT Moment41:24 Tokenization and Financial Transformation46:57 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum47:53 Venture Capital in Crypto52:47 Tokenization Trends in Traditional Finance57:31 Cultural Impact of Crypto01:00:32 Community Engagement and Future OutlookEfani $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 664 The Future of Crypto ETFs & Top Predictions for the Rest of the Year with Bitwise's Matt Hougan
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan welcome Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, to discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market. They explore the positive news surrounding Bitcoin's acceptance as collateral in the mortgage industry, the implications of the Department of Labor's relaxed guidance on crypto in 401K plans, and the growing interest from institutional investors. Matt shares insights on Bitwise's product innovations, the role of ETFs in the crypto space, and the increasing engagement with wealth managers. The conversation also touches on the future of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the importance of diversified crypto exposure, and the evolving relationship between Wall Street and the crypto market. The episode concludes with a lightning round of predictions and insights from Matt, highlighting the transformative potential of crypto in the financial landscape.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Crypto Landscape01:34 The Impact of Regulatory Changes on Crypto03:26 The Role of 401(k) in Crypto Adoption07:10 Bitwise's Product Innovations and Market Education09:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs18:56 Staking ETFs and Regulatory Challenges21:27 The Potential for Altcoin ETFs31:41 Maximizing Returns with Crypto Integration34:46 Predictions for Bitcoin and Crypto Market Trends39:11 The Future of Crypto IPOs and Market Dynamics42:39 The Impact of Stablecoins on the Crypto Market46:20 Tokenized Real World Assets and the Future of FinanceEfani $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://x.com/matt_hougan?lang=enhttps://x.com/BitwiseInvest*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bryce Paul, acclaimed author of 'Crypto Revolution'—with over 100,000 copies sold and a foreword by ABC Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington—teams up with Brendan Viehman on this podcast. Viehman, a crypto seer since 2012, has accurately pinpointed major market shifts, secured major returns on Ethereum, Cardano, and Chainlink, and is recognized as a top 15 crypto YouTuber by Coin Bureau. Together, they cater to a community of hundreds of thousands of retail investors, aiming to bring the world's leading crypto experts to their listeners. The podcast's mission: to equip these retail investors with the insights they need for massive crypto success!
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