Unchained
Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world. Disclosure: I'm a nocoiner.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 933
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Bits + Bips: Why Hasn't This Macro Cycle Boosted the Crypto Markets? - Ep. 702
As crypto markets continue to struggle, experts weigh in on whether the capitulation phase is finally over and what lies ahead. In this episode, hosts James Seyffart and Joe McCann, along with guest …
01:11:58 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
ETH Is Down Bad, While Layer 2s Are Ripping. Are L2s Parasitic to Ethereum? - Ep. 701
Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions are booming, but are they inadvertently holding back the value of ETH itself?
In this episode, Justin Bons and Ryan Berckmans engage in a heated debate over whether L2s a…
01:23:03 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Are All Crypto Funds Basically Engaging in Illegal Activity Now? - Ep. 700
The SEC and CFTC’s recent actions against Uniswap and Galois Capital could mark a turning point in crypto regulation. With both firms settling on relatively low fines, are we witnessing regulators es…
00:39:57 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
The Chopping Block: Trump’s World Liberty Financial Unveiled, Memecoin Market Trends, and DeFi Developments - Ep. 699
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. In this episode, the boys tackle the buzz around …
01:02:21 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Bitcoin Is Just for Libertarians, Right? Two Progressives Disagree - Ep. 698
As the 2024 elections draw near, Bitcoin and crypto have become hot topics on the political stage. In this episode, Trey Walsh, host of The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast, and Jason Maier, author of “…
01:08:12 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
The Chopping Block: Telegram's Founder Arrested, OpenSea Under Fire, and Ethereum's Dilemma - Ep. 697
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. In this episode, the squad is joined by Rebecca R…
01:03:32 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
If the SEC Sues OpenSea, Here's Why the NFT Platform Could Win Easily - Ep. 696
The SEC’s latest enforcement action is targeting NFTs, and OpenSea is in the crosshairs. In this episode, crypto lawyer Preston Byrne joins to unpack the implications of the SEC's Wells Notice to Ope…
00:36:42 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
Bits + Bips: Fed Moves, Election Plays & DeFi Token Valuations - Ep. 695
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann welcome venture capitalist Rennick Palley to explore the implications of Fed chair Jerome Powell's recent shift from …
01:27:04 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
How to Build the Fastest Onchain Experience With Monad, Sei, and Eclipse - Ep. 694
In this episode of Unchained, Keone Hon of Monad Labs, Jay Jog of Sei Labs, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse Labs share insights on their distinct approaches to scalability and performance in high-through…
01:09:59 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
Pendle Ripped in Early 2024, But Usage Has Slowed Down. Can It Recover? - Ep. 693
Pendle Finance, an innovative protocol that lets users trade yield, surged in popularity earlier this year but is now grappling with a downturn in usage.
In this episode, founder TN Lee shares insig…
00:40:30 |
Fri 23 Aug 2024
The Chopping Block: L2 Strategy Debates, Prediction Market Innovations, and Ethereum's Vulnerabilities - Ep. 692
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the boys discuss Ethereum's current st…
00:49:56 |
Thu 22 Aug 2024
How Crypto Tokens Get Launched and How That's Evolved Over Time - Ep. 691
In this episode, Reed Werbitt, US CEO of Flowdesk, and Hanson Birringer, Head of US OTC Sales, delve into the intricacies of launching a token and the evolving landscape of over-the-counter markets. …
00:59:12 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
Could dlcBTC Resolve the Issues With Wrapped Bitcoin? - Ep. 690
In this episode, Aki Balogh, CEO of dlcBTC, explores how Discreet Log Contracts (DLC) can change how Bitcoin works in DeFi by creating a self-sovereign Wrapped Bitcoin. He delves into the mechanics o…
00:50:41 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
The Chopping Block: WBTC Drama, Decentralized AI & SEC Subpoenas - Ep. 689
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and chop it up about the latest news. This week, the gang is joined by Shuyao, cofounder of MegaETH La…
01:01:00 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Bits + Bips: Market Chaos, Fed Missteps & Harris' ‘Crypto Reset’ - Ep. 688
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann sit down with Chris Cecere of crypto investment firm Asymmetric to make sense of the latest market volatility and the…
01:06:01 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
Caitlin Long on Why the Fed’s Rejections of Custodia Bank Seem Politically Motivated - Ep. 687
Custodia, established as a special purpose depository institution in Wyoming, aimed to offer secure banking services for the crypto sector. Despite meeting state requirements and taking extra steps t…
01:11:52 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Crisis and Opportunity: Crypto Market Shifts, Solana vs. Ethereum, and Political Crossroads - The Chopping Block - Ep. 686
This episode addresses the recent market crash, the Bank of Japan's surprising rate hike, and its global impact. The team also discusses the Science of Blockchain Conference's relocation from Stanfor…
01:15:21 |
Fri 09 Aug 2024
How Crypto Markets Are Reacting Post-Selloff, With Election/Fed Uncertainty Ahead - Ep. 685
After the unwinding of the Japan carry trade, the weak jobs report, and Jump’s dumping of ETH slammed crypto prices earlier this week, Jason Pagoulatos, head of markets at Delphi Digital, gives his i…
00:35:56 |
Fri 09 Aug 2024
Crypto Prices Are Way Down. Is It Time to Buy the Dip? - Ep. 684
The recent crypto crash has left many investors questioning the way the market is going. In this episode, Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at Arca, provides a deep dive into the factors behind t…
00:58:53 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
Is It a Good Idea for the US Government to Stockpile Bitcoin? - Ep. 683
In this episode, George Selgin, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, discusses the recent proposals by Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Senator Cynthia Lummis for the U.S. government to estab…
00:39:21 |
Fri 02 Aug 2024
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