Best Digesting The Narrative Podcasts (2025)

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DeFi Decoded - IPO or ICO? Why Not Both? 39:37

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss takeaways from Circle’s red-hot IPO, the powerful economics behind stablecoin issuers, Plasma’s $500 million raise in under ten minutes, the sharp contrast between Circle’s TradFi and Plasma’s onchain capital-raising approaches, the current dynamics in t…

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DeFi Decoded - Consensus 2025 Highlights Mega-Episode 59:15

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 live from Consensus 2025 in Toronto. Listen in as he leads two powerhouse panels with top founders and leaders in the industry. The first, on May 15, explored the fast-moving convergence of AI and blockchain, while the second, on May 16, examined what Canada must do to reclaim its place as a global…

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DeFi Decoded - Here Come the ETH Treasury Strategy Companies! 25:22

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the accelerating institutionalization of crypto, several emerging crypto treasury strategies, current market dynamics and the case for alternatives like cryptoassets, Andrew’s big news, the growing convergence between TradFi and DeFi, and more.…

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S4 #4 | CDR Policy Deep Dive - Part 3: The Road Ahead 1:03:15

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In this final instalment of our three-part policy miniseries, Tom and Emily look to the future of carbon removal policy: who’s shaping it, what’s getting in the way, and what else can Emily see in her crystal ball? In this episode: 🏗️ Building the Future Without a Manual: We meet a company navigating what it means to innovate when the rulebook hasn…

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DeFi Decoded - In the Battle of Crypto Narratives, "Hard Money" Is Beating "Tech Accelerationism" 49:57

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In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young dig into the "most quiet and ignored crypto rally ever." Bitcoin is well over $100,000 and within striking distance of an all-time high, yet this market lacks the fervor and excitement of past bull runs. They dig into the reasons this, namely the growing bifurcation between the "hard m…

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Checkpoints & Choices: Bureaucracy, Borders, and Playing Through Deportation Machines 11:41

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As immigrations tensions escalate and policy grows ever more dehumanizing, what can indie games teach us about the systems behind the suffering? In this episode, we examine how Papers, Please, North, and Borders use gameplay—not just storylines—to simulate the moral deadlocks and mechanical cruelty of U.S. deportation politics. Drawing from academi…

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Borderlines & Backstories: Can Games Teach Us to Empathize With Immigrants? 16:04

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What happens when players step into the shoes of immigrants—not just to win, but to understand? In this episode, we explore how video games like Citizenship Quest, Everyday Racism, and Escape from Woomera attempt to foster empathy and cross-cultural awareness through gameplay. Drawing on studies that analyze classroom role-play, online discussions,…

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DeFi Decoded - How Eclipse is Scaling Web3 by Merging the Best of Solana and Ethereum, with Vijay Chetty 45:32

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In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young speak with Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs about Eclipse's unique modular approach to building a scalable layer two network by combining the best of Solana, Ethereum and Celestia, and the implications for web3 and beyond. Eclipse is designed for decentralized application developers b…

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S4 #3 | CDR Policy Deep Dive - Part 2: The Landscape Today 58:29

29d ago58:29

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In the second of our three-part deep dive, we plunge into the murky, acronym-rich depths of carbon removal policy across the UN, the EU, the US and beyond - and we promise to come up for air, eventually. In this episode: 🧠 Acronyms and Initialisms Aplenty: Consider yourselves warned. This episode contains more letters than a game of Scrabble. Don't…

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Playing for Papers: How Video Games Expose the Cruel Logic of U.S. Deportation 16:38

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As deportation politics in the U.S. grow ever more punitive and chaotic, what can a video game reveal that headlines can’t? In this episode, we explore how games like Papers, Please, Tropico, and ICED! simulate the immigrant experience—and critique it. Drawing on recent academic insights, we unpack how these digital worlds use frustration, limited …

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Well Played: Growing Older, Gaming Deeper 10:34

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Drawing from observations of the well-cited research, J.P. Gee, we discuss what happens when the goal of gaming shifts from beating the boss to contemplating the journey? In this thoughtful and moving episode, we follow Aiden, a lifelong gamer, as he shares with James Paul Gee how the meaning of “well played” has evolved over time. No longer about …

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Jobs, Masks, and Mastery: How RPG Systems Shape Our Stories 11:10

30d ago11:10

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What do medieval bards, fantasy job classes, and 16th-century Italian improv have in common? In this episode, we explore the deep connections between RPG class systems and the theatrical traditions of Commedia dell’arte. From Pool of Radiance to Final Fantasy Tactics, we uncover how structured game mechanics—like choosing a job class or role—create…

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Falling Blocks, Enduring Love: The Timeless Magic of Tetris 9:24

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What makes a game with no characters, no story, and no ending one of the most beloved of all time? In this episode, we dive into the deceptively simple brilliance of Tetris—a game born in 1985 Soviet Russia that took the world by storm when it was bundled with the Game Boy. Through a personal lens of family obsession and homemade code, our guest un…

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DeFi Decoded - Tether - Coming to America! 43:12

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. In this episode of DeFi Decoded, Alex and Andrew discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on the role of stablecoins, particularly Tether, in the treasury market. They explore the implications of Tether's growth and its potential to act as a significant buyer of U…

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S4 #2 | CDR Policy Deep Dive - Part 1: From Kyoto to Carbon Removal 1:01:27

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Welcome to the first in a Carbon Removal Show three-part policy miniseries! We’re diving into the bureaucratic spaghetti of CDR policy - what it is, why we need it, and why pretending it doesn’t exist is no longer an option. It’ll be fun – we promise. In this episode: 📜 Policy 101: What do we mean when we talk about carbon removal policy? Tom, Emil…

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DeFi Decoded - How Tokenization Could Unlock Financial Markets for Billions of People w/ Vincent Kadar of Polymath 37:19

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 with special guest Vincent Kadar, CEO of Polymath. Listen in as they explore Vincent’s journey into crypto, the future of tokenized assets beyond dollars, some of the challenges of asset tokenization, a few exciting projects at Polymath, its purpose-built Polymesh blockchain for regulated assets, w…

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DeFi Decoded - Mega Market Breakdown with Scott Melker, the Wolf of All Streets 44:22

2M ago44:22

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Scott Melker, AKA the Wolf of All Streets. Listen in as they discuss Bitcoin’s decoupling and whether that theory holds any weight, the severe underperformance of altcoins, the impact of additional crypto ETFs and public equities on the markets, predictions for …

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DeFi Decoded - Who Will Buy America's Bonds? When China Closes a Door, Crypto Opens a Window 30:05

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3. Listen in as they discuss the current macroeconomic environment and its implications for the crypto market, four of the most positive fundamental trends in crypto, how stablecoins are creating new source of demand for U.S. government debt, the onchain gold and FX markets setting …

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🎙Part 7 - Series Finale: My Final MRI Scan | Power of Prayer | Healing Testimony 24:35

2M ago24:35

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Summary In this episode, Jen shares her personal journey with multiple sclerosis, detailing her latest MRI results, the power of faith and prayer in her healing process, and her advocacy for nutrition as a means to manage her health. She reflects on the miraculous results of her MRI, which showed no change in her condition, and discusses her plans …

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DeFi Decoded - What the ETF Market Says About Where We're Headed Next with James Seyffart of Bloomberg Intelligence 55:29

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest James Seyffart, ETF Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Listen in as they discuss what’s happened with ETFs amid this past week’s market turmoil, the meaning of terms like ‘bearish but long’ and ‘Vanguard put,’ and how they relate to current investing tr…

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S4 #1 | Where are we in the CDR story and where are we going? 41:04

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Welcome back to The Carbon Removal Show! We’re kicking off Season 4 with a view from the top - checking in on the state of the carbon removal industry here in the dizzying heights of 2025. In this episode: 🌍 Where are we now? Durable CDR purchases hit 8 million tonnes in 2024 (a 78% bump from 2023), but 64% of that was Microsoft flexing. Deliveries…

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Surviving Kenshi: Hardship, Agency, and the Beauty of the Unfinished 5:20

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What happens when a game refuses to hold your hand—or even care if you survive? In this episode, we dive into Naomi Clark’s essay “Kenshi,” a sharp and deeply personal examination of the cult-favorite open-world RPG. Clark unpacks the game’s brutal beginnings, its resistance to traditional narrative arcs, and its focus on emergent gameplay shaped b…

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Fly Far, Far Away: Hitman, Escapism, and Finding Joy Through Play 4:27

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In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of memory, identity, and digital escape through the lens of Kishonna L. Gray’s personal essay “Dear God, Make Me a Bird, So I Can Fly Far Far Away from Here.” From childhood afternoons spent playing Hitman with friends to rediscovering the series as a source of solace in graduate school, Gray re…

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From Colony to Collaboration: Rethinking a Board Game Classic 7:12

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We explore the fascinating evolution of the beloved board game Puerto Rico. Join us as we delve into its initial acclaim, the growing concerns surrounding its colonial themes, and the inspiring journey that led to its thoughtful redesign as Puerto Rico 1897. Discover how player feedback and a commitment to historical sensitivity transformed a class…

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DeFi Decoded - Can Crypto's Most Popular Wallet Become the World's Bank Account? With MetaMask's Daniel Lynch 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Daniel Lynch, Lead of MetaMask Card at Consensys. Listen in as they discuss the origin story of MetaMask Card, its evolution into Daniel’s full-time role, Argentina’s vibrant crypto developer ecosystem, his ambitious vision for self-custodial neobanking, innovat…

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DeFi Decoded - Will Blockchain Eat Wall Street? With Michael Sonnenshein of Securitize 35:14

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Michael Sonnenshein, Chief Operating Officer of Securitize. Listen in as they discuss the evolution of crypto regulations, Wall Street’s perception of public versus private blockchain networks, how Securitize selects blockchains to launch RWAs, the recently anno…

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DeFi Decoded - Building Onchain Dark Pools and Other Privacy Tech with Anthony Day of Midnight 41:37

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Anthony Day, Head of Strategy & Marketing of Midnight. Listen in as they discuss Anthony’s background and journey into the space, Portugal’s crypto scene, Midnight’s launch strategy and long-term vision, how Midnight works, its focus on building its own L1 ecosy…

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🎙Part 6: Digestive Testing & EBV - The Connection Between Gut Health and MS 23:38

3M ago23:38

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**Please make sure to listen to Part 1-5 first as that covers years 2019 - 2024** Summary In this episode of 'My Life with MS', I share my personal journey with multiple sclerosis, focusing on the importance of gut health and the impact of tests like stool samples and EBV. She discusses her experiences with chronic fatigue, the discovery of SIBO, a…

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DeFi Decoded - Worst Bull Market Ever with Tom Dunleavy of MV Global 48:24

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Tom Dunleavy, Partner of MV Global. Listen in as they discuss what’s happening in the world and its impact on traditional and crypto markets, the implications of Trump’s tariffs on the U.S. and its global trading partners, whether Trump is attempting to play 4D …

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DeFi Decoded - How Noble is Leading the Next Era of Stablecoin Innovation with CEO and Co-Founder Jelena Djuric 42:20

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Jelena Djuric, CEO and Co-Founder of Noble. Listen in as they discuss key takeaways from ETHDenver 2025, the fastest-growing sectors in crypto, Noble’s achievements over the past year, the launch of Noble Dollar (USDN) and how it differs from traditiona…

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DeFi Decoded - The Death of Memecoins and the Revenge of Crypto Fundamentals 44:57

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss why Andrew remains bullish despite the recent brutal sell-off, a crash course on crypto fundamentals, the three key advantages of fundamental crypto investing over TradFi, valuable resources for analyzing standardized crypto metrics, the opportu…

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Pedal to the Pixels: Racing, Gaming, and the Pursuit of Progress 10:38

4M ago10:38

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What do racing games and real-life ambition have in common? In this episode, we dive into Lindsay Grace’s reflections from Well Played: For the Love of Games, where he traces his lifelong connection to speed—from childhood play to real-world autocross. At the heart of this journey is Gran Turismo, a game that masterfully balances simulation and fun…

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From MUDs to Mythic: A Gamer’s Journey Chasing XP, Finding Meaning 7:48

4M ago7:48

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What happens when decades of gaming lead to a realization that the grind isn’t everything? In this episode, we follow Dr. Kurt Squire’s journey through 35 years of online multiplayer games, from the early days of MUDs to the sprawling world of World of Warcraft. Alongside his wife, Squire explores the highs of goal-driven play, the dopamine-fueled …

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XP & Romance: Leveling Up in Life, Love, and Games 14:53

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Dive into the personal and academic adventures of those who found meaning, community, and even love through games. XP & Romance explores how gaming shapes identity, relationships, and careers—whether it’s discovering a passion for research, forging lifelong friendships, or meeting a co-op partner for life. Inspired by Dr. Constance Steinkuehler’s G…

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DeFi Decoded - Scaling Solana for the Public Markets with Leah Wald and Max Kaplan of Sol Strategies 46:48

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Leah Wald, President & CEO, and Max Kaplan, CTO & Head of Staking, of Sol Strategies. Listen in as they discuss their excitement for Solana, Leah’s background and crypto journey, the origin and business overview of Sol Strategies, their growth strategy,…

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DeFi Decoded - Building the Future of Finance on Bitcoin with Brian Mahoney of Mezo 57:29

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Brian Mahoney, Co-Founder of Mezo. Listen in as they discuss Brian’s background and his work with Mezo and Thesis, why he proudly identifies as a Bitcoin Stoic, new Bitcoin use cases that have been unlocked by major technological breakthroughs, the vari…

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DeFi Decoded - Trump's Tariff Tantrum Tosses Cold Water on Crypto Rally (for now) 35:36

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the current macroeconomic landscape and its impact on crypto, recent regulatory updates from Washington, the potential establishment of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Ethereum's loss of Ultra-Sound Money status after the Dencun network upgrad…

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🎙Part 5: Last Year Timeline 2024 - The Power of Fasting & MS - My Journey 26:34

4M ago26:34

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**Please make sure to listen to Part 1-4 first as that covers years 2019 - 2023, and this episode covers events that happened in 2024** (this episode's timeline is my journey starting in Jan 2024 (last year)** Summary In this episode, I share my personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), focusing on my experiences with fasting, detoxing, and th…

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DeFi Decoded - Building a Next-Generation Decentralized Exchange with Darius Tabai of Vertex 42:09

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Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Darius Tabai, Co-Founder and CEO of Vertex Protocol. Listen in as they discuss Darius' background and crypto journey, what perp exchanges are and how the cash-and-carry trade works, the role Vertex fulfills within the crypto ecosystem and its key differentiators, the evol…

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DeFi Decoded - Ethereum at a Crossroads, with Dr. Friederike Ernst of Gnosis and Gnosis Pay 44:35

5M ago44:35

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Dr. Friederike Ernst, Co-Founder of Gnosis. Listen in as they discuss how Friederike first got into crypto ten years ago and her journey in the space since then, what Gnosis is building and why the team views it as middleware, Gnosis’ transformation ove…

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DeFi Decoded - DeFAI Decoded? How AI is Shaking up DeFi with Eric Chen of Injective 36:45

5M ago36:45

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Eric Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of Injective Labs. Listen in as they discuss the convergence of crypto and AI, Eric’s background and journey into the space, Injective’s inception and its current status, the emerging decentralized finance artificial intelligence (DeFAI) sec…

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DeFi Decoded - 2025 Crypto Predictions Bonanza! 32:46

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss their eight 2025 crypto predictions, covering the stablecoin market, decentralized perpetual derivative exchange volumes, onchain trading relative to CEXs, total Ethereum layer two revenue, a potential Ethereum revenge rally, the tokenized gold …

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DeFi Decoded - Rewriting the Rules of Wall Street with Carlos Domingo of Securitize 47:09

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Carlos Domingo, Founder and CEO of Securitize. Listen in as they discuss Carlos' background and journey into the space, his experience launching SPiCE VC in 2017, the conversations he's had over the years with traditional financial giants like BlackRock…

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🎙️Part 4: My MS Healing Journey: Post-Pregnancy, Detoxing, and Natural Solutions (Multiple Sclerosis) 15:49

6M ago15:49

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Products Used found on my Amazon Storefront here: https://amzn.to/4hJ7iTW In this episode of My Life with MS, I open up about my deeply personal journey of managing multiple sclerosis after pregnancy. From experiencing post-pregnancy flares to finding a path to healing through detoxing and natural solutions, I share how I’ve been navigating life wi…

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DeFi Decoded - Making Gold Cool Again with Deven Soni and Sunny Ray of Matador Technologies 35:40

6M ago35:40

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guests Deven Soni, CEO and Chairman, and Sunny Ray, President, of Matador Technologies. Listen in as they discuss gold’s characterization as “dad’s asset” and how blockchain could make it cool again, Matador’s strategy to unite Bitcoin and gold, ongoing development on the Bitc…

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DeFi Decoded - Barbarians at the Gate: XRP Army Shows Up 32:48

6M ago32:48

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the core drivers behind XRP’s flippening of Solana this week, Ethereum’s sudden outperformance relative to Bitcoin and the strengthening ETH-to-BTC ratio, the "hot ball of money" in crypto and where it may rotate next, the rise of dino coins and…

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DeFi Decoded - Dying on ETH MAXI Hill - The Bull Case for Ethereum 36:33

7M ago36:33

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the arguments fueling bearishness on Ethereum, key reasons to be bullish, Solana and which network could be the 'Solana Killer' this cycle, why the PumpFun memecoin launchpad received so much backlash this past week, their willingness to die on …

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Games "You" Should Know: Breaking the Game: Finding Meaning in "You" 15:24

7M ago15:24

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What if the point of a game wasn’t to win, but to question why we play at all? In this episode, we explore the thought-provoking and unconventional video game You, a critical gameplay experience that flips traditional gaming conventions on their head. Set in a platformer world where words shape your path, players guide the character “You” through a…

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DeFi Decoded - Let’s Talk About SX, Baby! With Andrew Young of SX Network 48:22

7M ago48:22

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with Andrew Young, Co-Founder and CEO of SX Network. Listen in as they explore Andrew’s background and journey into crypto, the inefficiencies in traditional sports betting that inspired him to start SX, the advantages of SX over centralized betting exchanges, its revenue model, its narrow…

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DeFi Decoded - Web3 for Business and the Enterprise with John Wu of Ava Labs 37:28

7M ago37:28

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Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest John Wu, President of Ava Labs. Listen in as they discuss John’s journey from traditional finance to crypto, the potential for tokenization in financial services and accelerating stablecoin adoption worldwide, the next big assets that will be brought on…