Best Velar Podcasts (2025)

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Scaling Bitcoin with BitVM & Bitlayer | Kevin He Interview Co-Founder of Bitlayer 57:43

2M ago57:43

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Kevin He, a seasoned blockchain architect with experience launching multiple L1s/L2s (including Huobi Eco Chain), joins the show to discuss Bitlayer. We explore his journey into crypto, the genesis of Bitlayer, and take a deep dive into BitVM technology - what it is, how it works, its current development status (BitVM 2, Alliance progress, auditing…

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E162: The Lightning Network in 2025 with Graham Krizek - Founder of Voltage Cloud 46:19

3M ago46:19

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Is Lightning on its way out or primed for massive adoption? This is a question underlying so much of the discussion around Lightning on the timeline. So I sat down with Graham to discuss the state of Lightning in 2025. Recently they published a report in partnership with Fidelity Digital Assets and presented some great stats on the health of the ne…

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Bitcoin Stablecoins w/ Jakob.btc (CEO @ Hermetica) 42:03

3M ago42:03

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In this episode of the Cryptoconomy Podcast, we delve into the innovative world of Hermetica, the creators of USDh—the first Bitcoin-backed, yield-bearing stablecoin operating outside the traditional fiat system. Join us as we explore how Hermetica enables users to earn up to 25% APY on their dollars without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem. We’ll dis…

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Bitcoin DeFi and Memecoins w/ Rozar (Founder @ Charisma) 33:38

4M ago33:38

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On today's episode, Mark sits down in person with Rozar -- a Bitcoin DeFi builder who has led everything from free and permission-less liquidity pools to 9 digit meme coins all built on Bitcoin. When I first met Rozar, he was the charismatic community leader of the one of the biggest memecoins on Bitcoin -- $Welsh attracting thousands of passionate…

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E161: Bitcoin Compliance: Everything You Should Know with Harsha Goli - Co-Founder of Magnolia 45:04

4M ago45:04

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In this conversation, we sit down with Harsha Goli and delve into the complexities of Bitcoin compliance, exploring the challenges faced by startups in navigating regulatory landscapes. Harsha shares his extensive background in the Bitcoin space, highlighting the importance of compliance and the impact of regulations on innovation. We discuss the c…

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E160: BOB - The Hybrid Bitcoin L2 with Co-Founder Dominik Harz 58:03

5M ago58:03

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In this episode, we sit down with Dominik Harz, co-founder of BOB (Build on Bitcoin), to explore the cutting edge of Bitcoin scaling and interoperability. Dom dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of building on Bitcoin, focusing on Bob's innovative approach to bridging Bitcoin with other networks like Ethereum using BitVM. We discuss th…

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Games, Apps, Websites, and AI-Generated NFTs on Bitcoin w/ Chris Liu (CEO @ Yuzo) 48:22

5M ago48:22

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On this episode, Mark sits down with Chris Liu an Entrepreneur from the most recent cohort of the Bitcoin Startup Lab, who has been focused on developing tools to quickly and easily create, inscribe, and modify dynamic inscriptions on Bitcoin. With Yuzo you can instantly inscribe text files, HTML web-pages, or AI generated NFT collections directly …

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Unlocking the Power of UTXO Lending & Staking with FluidTokens - Matteo Coppola & Raul Antonio 48:02

7M ago48:02

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Today, Matteo & Raul join me to discuss how Fluid Tokens is revolutionizing decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin. As pioneers in leveraging Bitcoin’s UTXO model with Ordinals & Runes, they’re building innovative DeFi primitives like staking, lending, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in a trustless and permissionless way. In this episode, we ex…

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Bitcoin Stablecoins: Everything You Should Know with Jakob Schillinger - CEO & Founder of Hermetica 54:37

7M ago54:37

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Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoins: A Deep Dive with Jakob Schillinger Jakob Schillinger, CEO & Founder of Hermetica, joins me to discuss the exciting potential of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins. Hermetica is building a system of decentralized finance on Bitcoin, using stablecoins as a key building block. In this conversation, we explore: [00:00] Bitcoin and S…

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E157: The First Bitcoin Perp DEX with Mithil Thakore - CEO & Co-Founder of Velar 50:22

7M ago50:22

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Today we have Mithil Thakore, co-founder of Velar, on the podcast. Velar is a DeFi application focused on providing yield on Bitcoin. Mithil shares his journey in the crypto space, the vision behind Velar, and the importance of building on Bitcoin's secure infrastructure. The discussion delves into the differences between L1 and L2 solutions, the c…

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E156: Boarding the Ark with Alex Bergeron - Ecosystem Lead at Ark Labs 1:31:04

7M ago1:31:04

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The time to board the Ark is coming. Ark is a new off-chain scaling solution for Bitcoin that plays nicely with other off-chain protocols like Lightning. Alex is the Head of Ecosystem at Ark Labs, in this conversation, we discuss: The current landscape of off-chain protocols How does Ark work? What will the UX feel like for users? Wen live on mainn…

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The Return of Counterparty with Adam Krellenstein - Co-Creator of the OG Meta-Protocol 41:26

8M ago41:26

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Counterparty is back in active development after taking a long hiatus. For the newer Bitcoiners that typically listen to this podcast, you may not know what Counterparty is. In this conversation, we discuss: [0:00] Shitcoins on Bitcoin. 2014 vs Now. [4:40] Meta-Protocols vs Forking Bitcoin [6:52] Centralization Fears: Core Devs vs Mining [9:20] OP_…

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Unlocking Bitcoin’s Future: Setzeus on Bitscript, Seed Management and Empowering Developers 48:21

8M ago48:21

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Setzeus is a prominent developer and educator in the Bitcoin space. In this episode, we discuss his journey into the Bitcoin space and how he stays locked in as a founder. Tools his development house (Strata Labs) have built empowering developers with Bitscript and Rootkey. We also explore how Strata Labs operates as a development agency. Follow Se…

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E153: The Potential of Bitaxe Pleb Mining, Does proof-of-work "work" for new chains, The Rat Inscription, Nostr 52:20

9M ago52:20

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Follow Charlie on X: @cbspears Follow Donny on X: @itsdonnyok Follow Jake on X: @jakeblockchain This Bitcoin Weekly Kickback episode covers various topics related to proof of work and mining. It starts with a discussion about a project called the Rats, which involves inscribing rat-related things onto an inscription. The conversation then moves on …

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The Origins of Ordinalsbot with Brian Laughlan - Co-Founder of Ordinalsbot 41:09

9M ago41:09

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Ordinalsbot is one of the most successful companies in the Ordinals space. In this episode, Brian Laughlan discusses his journey from launching a collection called Satoshibles on Ethereum to building on Bitcoin with Ordinals. He highlights the advantages of storing data on-chain and the challenges of high fees. We also his process of iterating on p…

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Fractal, Babylon Mainnet, East vs West markets, Ordinal Devs - Bitcoin Weekly Kickback with Charlie, Donny, Bob and Jacob 1:01:13

9M ago1:01:13

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On this latest Bitcoin Weekly we discuss the Babylon Mainnet launch, Fractal Bitcoin Sidechain, The state of discourse on Bitcoin Twitter, East vs West and how they invest differently, Proof-of-Work being zero sum, the effects of the Ordinals numbering debate on devs, and much more. Follow Charlie on X: @cbspears Follow Donny on X: @itsdonnyok Foll…

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What Is The Spiderchain with Willem Schroe - Co=Founder of Botanix 48:42

9M ago48:42

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Its Bitcoin L2 season and Botanix is a nake you've surely heard around. But do you know what the Spiderchain is? In this episode we deep dive into how their novel peg-in/peg-out and consensus mechanism works to move BTC into their sidechain. Willem Schroe is the co-founder of Botanix Labs. You can follow him on Twitter: @WillemSchroe Learn more abo…

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What is "Good" Bitcoin Design? with Erik (Lead Designer - Hoseki) and Skyler (Founder - Finite Supply) 1:00:45

10M ago1:00:45

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Today we're talking about Bitcoin design and how to make products people love.In this conversation, Erik and Skyler discuss the concept of design and its application in the Bitcoin space. They explore the misconception that design is solely about aesthetics and highlight its utilitarian nature. They also delve into the psychology behind design and …

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Decoding Oracles w/ Angus Tookey (CMO @ Chronicle Labs) 49:08

10M ago49:08

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In this episode of Mark sits down with Angus, the CMO at Chronicle Labs, to explore the crucial role of oracles in the blockchain ecosystem. As a spinoff from MakerDAO, the creator of DAI, Chronicle Labs is at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure. With extensive experience working with oracles and marketing platforms such as Telos, Angus brin…

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Bitcoin 2024 Nashville, OP_CAT update, The Bitcoin Mining Industry is HUGE - Bitcoin Weekly Kickback 1:00:41

10M ago1:00:41

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The gang is back from Nashville. Follow us on Twitter/X:Donny: @itsdonnyok Charlie: @cbspearsBob: @BobBodilyJake: @JakeblockchainBy Jacob Brown

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An Entire Wallet inside a Token: Deep-Dive into Emblem Vault with Adam McBride 38:47

10M ago38:47

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When Ordinals launched, there were so many tools lacking to properly inscribe and trade these new assets on Bitcoin. Emblem Vault was one of the first movers and marketplaces to allow trading of these new digital artifacts. Today I had Adam McBride on the show to discuss what Emblem Vault is, their unique view on the digital asset space and what th…

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Considerations when Creating Liquidity w/ Mathias Beke (Cofounder @ Kairon Labs) 44:35

10M ago44:35

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On this episode, Mark sits down with with Mathias Beke, founder of Kairon Labs, one of the top market makers and liquidity providers in the crypto space. Mathias shares his journey from starting Kairon Labs to becoming a key player in token launches, liquidity, and market making. Discover how Kairon Labs navigates market sentiment, selects projects…

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A Wallet for Bitcoin-Based Living with Shehzan Maredia | CEO & Co-Founder of Lava Wallet 39:06

11M ago39:06

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In this video, we're talking with Shehzan Maredia, the co-founder of Lava. We'll dive into how Lava is revolutionizing financial freedom with self-custody solutions, wallets without seed phrases, and ways to spend your BTC effortlessly. Follow Shehzan on Twitter: https://x.com/MarediaShehzanCheck out Lava Wallet: https://www.lava.xyz/…

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Summer Land Rover fun, The 2 Door RRC, and more 42:04

11M ago42:04

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Dan's latest project updates, a bit about Spain, the 2 door RRC and more.By Ivan Rioja Scott & Dan Steindl

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Defining Bitcoin Layers with Janusz - Co-Founder of Bitcoin Layers Research Group 1:09:50

11M ago1:09:50

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What's the future of Bitcoin scaling? In this episode, I talk with Janusz. The co-founder of Bitcoin Layers, a new research group and educational platform demystifying Bitcoin scaling protocols.We'll explore the concept of "Bitcoin Layers," why newer Bitcoin "L2s" are gaining attention despite not always meeting true Layer 2 criteria, and the wide …

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BitSNARK, Grail Bridge & Bitcoin Rollups with Edan Yago - Core Contributor at Sovryn & Bitcoin OS 45:39

1y ago45:39

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In this episode, Yago delves into the significance of the Bitcoin halving and its role in the consolidation of the cryptocurrency industry as Bitcoin begins to establish its dominance. He explores key technological advancements in Bitcoin, including Taproot and roll-ups, that position it as an operating system for a decentralized future. Additional…

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Samourai Wallet & Government Regulation with Orlando Cosme - Lawyer & Founder @ OC Advisory 54:02

1y ago54:02

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The US government shook up the crypto world when it was announced the Samourai Wallet devs were arrested and the domain seized. This opened up a ton of questions around regulation clarity, non-custodial tools, what is and isn't a money transmitter, and a bunch more topics.I brought on Orlando Cosme to help dissect and understand what's going on in …

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Halving Reorgs, Runes Launch Failure, Samourai Wallet & Miner Centralization Cartel - Bitcoin Weekly Kickback 49:44

1y ago49:44

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This week we are back and talk about:- The hysteria around miners reorging the halving block and what actually happened- How did the Runes launch go and what happens next?- The Samourai Wallet situation and privacy- New data on miner centralization in BitcoinAs always, go follow us on Twitter:Charlie: @cbsspearsBob: @bobbodily Donny: @itsdonnyokJak…

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Bitcoin Meets Solana with Simple Swaps | Sylvie Durach & Adam Borcany Co-Founders of Atomiq 50:17

1y ago50:17

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Could Solana be a solid Bitcoin L2? Is there value in making it effortless to swap between BTC and Solana assets?The co-founders of Atomiq think so and have created an excellent product to eaisly swap between these assets with minimal risk.Sylvie Durach and Adam Borcany of the co-founders of Atomiq. An atomic swap protocol that let's you swap asset…

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DeFi but on Bitcoin w/ Peter Watson (CMO @ Velar) 46:36

1y ago46:36

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On this episode we explore how Velar is bringing the most exciting parts of Ethereum and Solana DeFi back home to Bitcoin by offering leveraged perps, bridges, farming, and swaps backed by passionate team and an aggressive future roadmap. Hear about how they went from startup to $300m IDO by building through the bear market, and why they chose Stac…

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Who Controls Bitcoin, L2 Miner Incentives & UNCOMMON GOODS Game Theory 51:42

1y ago51:42

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In this Bitcoin Weekly Kickback. Jake, Charlie, Donny, and Bob are joined by Matt Luongo to delve into: - The role of nodes versus miners in controlling Bitcoin. - The importance of fee revenue and NgU for different network users.- Designing Layer 2 incentives that align with Layer 1 priorities. - The Game Theory of UNCOMMON GOODS (The first Rune)F…

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Innovative Bitcoin Ordinal Lending with Robin Obermaier | Co-Founder of Liquidium 48:51

1y ago48:51

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Ordinals have been huge for Bitcoin since launching early 2023. There is $100's of millions in value locked in these digital artifacts.Liquidium allows users to borrow BTC using their Ordinal as collateral and lenders can earn a BTC yield lending to borrowers.Robin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Liquidium.Follow Robin on Twitter: @robin_liquidiumTake…

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Bitcoin Weekly: Marathon Miner Fees, Custodial Lightning, BitVM & Is DeFi even worth it? 59:33

1y ago59:33

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Another weekly chat of the latest in Bitcoin land. We have two special guests drop in this week. Philip from Arkadiko and Ian from Joltz Rewards, as well as the usual suspects Bob and Jacob.We Discuss:- Marathon Pools latest fee revenue coming way above average- Lighting + Coinbase- Custodial Lightning- Is DeFi a worthwhile goal?- Is BitVM safe?Fol…

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Comparing Runes & Taproot Assets with Linden Stark - CTO at Joltz Rewards 35:13

1y ago35:13

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Fungible tokens and digital collectibles are hot topics on Bitcoin. This year we saw BRC20's and Ordinals take off. Now in 2024, there are two new standards being launched that aim to replace many of the shortcomings of these previous attempts. Linden Stark breaks down Taproot Assets and compares the similarities and differences between this protoc…

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Mempool Sniping, MEV on Bitcoin, Private Mempools & Game of Blocks with Charlie Spears, Bob Bodily, Donny, Jacob 55:18

1y ago55:18

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In this chat we discuss:- The growing problem of mempool sniping and what to do.- MEV on Bitcoin- Private Mempools- Game of BlocksA relaxed and wide ranging chat with Charlie Spears, Bob Bodily, Donny and Jacob Brown.By Jacob Brown

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Anduro: A Bitcoin Sidechain Ecosystem with Jullian Duran - Product Lead at Marathon Digital Holdings 58:36

1y ago58:36

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The halving is right around the corner. Miners have to adapt to the revenue reduction and stay profitable. That's what we're talking about today with a new initiative Marathon, a large public Bitcoin miner, is starting called Anduro. Creating an ecosystem of sidechains with Bitcoin at the center.Follow Jullian on Twitter: @jullian0701Check out MARA…

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Using Web 2.0 to spread Web 3.0 w/ Aram Mughalyan 44:37

1y ago44:37

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Learn how to go from zero to one, find your crypto community, and the support the use cases you care about on this episode with Aram Mughalyan. Aram started his career in crypto where many others start their career journey -- Linkedin, quickly amassing a community of tens of thousands of followers on a platform that crypto builders often overlook. …

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Bitcoin Kickback Show: BRC20 "2.0" vs Runes, OPI Indexer Upgrades, How Runes Transfers Work 51:13

1y ago51:13

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Latest Bitcoin Kickback chat with the gang!We discuss:- Charlie Spears joins Blockspace Media- OPI Indexer Upgrades- BRC20 "2.0" vs Runes- How Runes Transfers Work- Long-Term Viability of Fungible Tokens on L1By Jacob Brown

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Land Rover Defender 110 at auction, Spain, UK ulez and more 52:42

1y ago52:42

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A review of the Defender 110 200 tdi for sale, another Spain trip, and some projectsBy Ivan Rioja Scott & Dan Steindl

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Venture Backing & New Narratives w/ Jasper De Maere (Research @ Outlier Ventures) 40:35

1y ago40:35

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In this episode of the cryptoconomy podcast with Jasper De Maere, we take a look at the venture side of the industry and how VC backers are finding new ways to support and fund cryptocurrency startups across chains and around the world. Learn about changing perspectives on Bitcoin De-Fi and the major narratives that will drive the next market cycle…

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Rootstock in Bitcoin Season 2 with Daniel Fogg - CEO of IOV Labs 41:35

1y ago41:35

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Rootstock is an OG of the Bitcoin L2 space. They were the earliest in the market to focus on merge mining, EVM compatibility, and Bitcoin DeFi. In this interview, Daniel talks about the growth and what is happening within the Rootstock ecosystem as we go into this 2024-2025 cycle.Curious where Bitcoin L2s are going?You'll want to listen to this one…

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Community Driven Data & Analytics w/ Jim Myers (CTO @ Flipside Crypto) 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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In this episode of the Cryptoconomy Podcast, we delve into the innovative world of Flipside Crypto, a trailblazer in cryptocurrency analytics and business intelligence. We explore the company's origins, key services, including their proprietary Flipside Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), and their impact on investors and developers across the crypto commun…

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Mercury Layer: Statechains Explained with Nicholas Gregory - Co-Founder of Mercury Layer 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

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Scaling Bitcoin is hard. Statechains are one potential way to scale it in a cheap and private way with minimal people to trust. Nicholas and his team at Mercury Layer are at the bleeding edge of developing Statechains.Follow Nicholas on Twitter: @gregory_nicoLearn more about Mercury: https://mercurylayer.com/…

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Bitcoin Weekly Chat - Merlin Chain, Runes, Universal Bitcoin Symbol 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

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The usual suspects of Charlie, Donny, Bob and I discuss latest Bitcoin topics:- Merlin Chain. New Bitcoin L2.- Latest Runes Alpha- The Universal Bitcoin/Sats Symbol- EVMs as Bitcoin sidechains - Rootstock as the best EVM sidechainFollow Charlie: https://twitter.com/cbspearsFollow Donny: https://twitter.com/itsdonnyokFollow Bob: https://twitter.com/…

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Non-Custodial Multi-Layer Swaps with Kilian - Co-Founder of Boltz Exchange 51:33

1+ y ago51:33

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Moving from chain to chain is a pain in the ass. Layer on custodian risk and this area is ripe for better solutions. That was Boltz is working on with their non-custodial cross-chain/multi-layer swaps from different Bitcoin focued chains. Kilian is the co-founder of Boltz.We discuss:- How he got into Bitcoin?- The benefits of building things non-cu…

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BitVM meets ZK Rollups on Bitcoin with Orkun Kilic - Co-Founder of Citrea 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

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Orkun is the co-founder of Citrea. A new Bitcoin L2 leveraging the latest ZK Rollup tech and BitVM to connect to the Bitcoin L1. Follow him on Twitter: @0x_orkunHow best to scale Bitcoin is a hotly debated topic. One promising option is rollups, but to do them properly we need an a new OP_CODE. That is until BitVM entered the picture with a middle …

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Rollups on Bitcoin, BitVM Bridges and Finding Consensus with Bob, Charlie, & Donny 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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In this open-format chat. Charlie Spears, Donny, Bob Bodily, and myself discuss a few interesting topics including:- How close ZKrollups are to coming to Bitcoin- Building better bridges for L2s with BitVM- The Taproot Wizards BIPLand- Finding consensus for upgrades in 2024You will definitely learn something in this one.…

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The new year, a special tiny guest, the new Grenadier and more 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

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We recieve a visit from the smallest member of the Rover Talk family, we review the actual Ineos Grenadier, and some of the upcoming new Rovers!By Ivan Rioja Scott & Dan Steindl

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Leading Web 2 Giants into Web 3.0 w/ David Lockie (Web 3.0 Lead @ Automattic) 47:40

1+ y ago47:40

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Today Mark sits down with the Web 3.0 lead of Automattic, the parent company of some of the largest websites in the world (Tumblr, Wordpress, and WooCommerce just to name a few) to discuss how some of the most impactful companies on the planet are approaching blockchain and crypto. Listen in for his personal takes alongside his experience introduci…

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Cross-Chain DeFi w/ Aaron Kong (Growth & Strategy @ Osmosis) 40:59

1+ y ago40:59

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This dynamic episode dives into a future-state DeFi, with Osmosis. Cryptoconomy talks to Aaron Kong, to unravel the intricacies of the burgeoning DeFi landscape.Aaron shares his thought leadership with Osmosis, as well as his profound insights, shedding light on the innovative advancements and transformative potential ahead in the DeFi sphere. Osmo…

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