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
The Chopping Block: DeSci Critiques, Hyperliquid's No-VC Model, and Freysa’s AI Games- Ep. 742
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner get together and give the industry insider's perspective on crypto. This week, spec…
01:00:29 |
Sun 01 Dec 2024
Vitalik Buterin Aped Into the Social Media App Anoncast. What's It About? - Ep. 741
Farcaster-based social media app Anoncast has quickly grabbed the crypto community’s attention—especially after Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin jumped in.
The platform allows users to speak freely …
00:34:09 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
What's the Best Way for Ethereum to Grow? Justin Drake and Martin Köppelmann Debate - Ep. 740
Ethereum has been left behind in this bull market. As rivals like Solana gain ground in metrics such as speed, cost, and developer mindshare, questions are being raised about whether Ethereum’s relia…
01:26:30 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Are Here. Why You ‘Can’t Overstate’ Their Importance - Ep. 739
On Tuesday, options on BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF, IBIT, launched, seeing $1.9 billion worth of those options changing hands on the first day.
The launch of these options could mark a turning point for …
00:45:48 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
The Chopping Block: Polymarket CEO raided by FBI, Ethereum’s Beam Chain, and Trump’s Pro-Crypto Agenda feat. Vance Spencer - Ep. 738
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner get together and give the industry insider's perspective on crypto. This week, spec…
01:08:36 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Bits + Bips: Will Rate Cuts and Trump's Policies Spark a Bitcoin Supercycle? - Ep. 737
Bitcoin and SOL are flirting with all time highs, Ethereum is lagging behind, and the next six months could define the trajectory of crypto markets.
In this episode of Bits + Bips, James Seyffart, A…
01:26:04 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Are Layer 2s Failing Ethereum? A New Proposal Advocates for Native L2s - Ep. 736
Martin Köppelmann, co-founder of Gnosis, has proposed that Ethereum should have native rollups—a vision aimed at addressing scalability and decentralization.
Köppelmann critiques the current state of…
00:38:47 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
How BlackRock, the World's Largest Asset Manager, Took Crypto Mainstream - Ep. 735
BlackRock’s entry into crypto through its bitcoin ETF (and later on the spot ether ETF) has rewritten the record books, driving massive inflows and reshaping the narrative for institutional crypto ad…
01:08:08 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
How Crypto Played the Political Game—and Won 'Bigly' - Ep. 734
The 2024 elections have reshaped the future of crypto in Washington. With almost $200 million in donations, the Fairshake Super PAC not only backed pro-crypto candidates but also took bold risks by c…
01:12:39 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
The Chopping Block: How Prediction Markets Outsmarted the 2024 Election feat. Laura Shin - Ep. 733
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner get together and give the industry insider's perspective on crypto. This week, Laur…
00:56:53 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
Under Trump, the First Crypto President, Where Will Markets Go? - Ep. 732
With a friendlier regulatory environment in sight, will crypto finally get its moment?
Jeff Park, head of alpha strategies at Bitwise, joins Unchained to break down what a pro-crypto approach in Wash…
00:41:45 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
Bits + Bips: Trump Won and the Question Is: Do You Have Enough Crypto? - Ep. 731
Donald Trump is headed back to the White House, and the crypto markets are surging in response.
This episode of Bits + Bips dives into what the election means for crypto, the potential crypto IPOs c…
01:20:59 |
Thu 07 Nov 2024
Is There a Better Way to Launch Tokens in Crypto? - Ep. 730
Crypto networks are meant to be decentralized, community owned systems. But they’re turned out to be dominated by whales and to have more mercenaries who are just interested in getting free tokens to…
01:01:24 |
Tue 05 Nov 2024
The Chopping Block: 2024 Election Debate feat. Mike Novogratz & Shaun Maguire - Ep. 729
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner slice into the juiciest topics in crypto. This week, Robert Leshner welcomes two sp…
01:02:43 |
Sun 03 Nov 2024
How Arthur Hayes Has Prepared His Portfolio for the Elections - Ep. 728
As the 2024 U.S. election draws near, the crypto market is buzzing with speculation on what’s next. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, joins Unchained to discuss how Bitcoin and altcoins might react…
01:21:02 |
Fri 01 Nov 2024
The Chopping Block: AI Memecoins, Trump’s Token Flop, & Ethereum’s Malaise - Ep. 727
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner slice into the juiciest topics in crypto. This week, the crew tackles everything fr…
00:42:25 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
It’s Not Just the Presidency. Congressional Races Matter a Lot for Crypto - Ep. 726
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With the presidential race in the spotlight, it’s easy to overlook the powerful role that Congress could play in shaping crypto policy …
01:17:03 |
Tue 29 Oct 2024
The Backstory of How 3 AI Agents Led to the Rise of the Hottest Memecoin, GOAT - Ep. 725
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The two-week-old GOAT memecoin, which hit a market cap of almost $880 million on Thursday, i…
00:51:01 |
Fri 25 Oct 2024
The Chopping Block (feat. Anatoly): Solana's Second Act, SVM vs EVM, & Extension Dilemma - Ep. 724
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner slice into the juiciest topics in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by sp…
01:17:19 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Bits + Bips: The Real ‘Trump Trade’ & Why Trump's World Liberty Financial Was a Flop - Ep. 723
In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts James Seyffart, Alex Kruger, and Joe McCann are joined by Jeff Park of Bitwise to discuss some of the latest developments in the crypto world. They share their t…
01:25:00 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
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