Best Anil Mustafa Podcasts (2025)

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TIP 42: How to Check the Financial Health of Your Business (And What to Do if It’s Not Looking Good) 22:13

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When was the last time you checked the financial health of your business, beyond just looking at what’s in the bank? In this episode, we’ll explore what financial health means, why revenue alone doesn’t give you the full picture, and the key numbers every practitioner should understand. You’ll learn why cash flow is crucial, how to evaluate whether…

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DappCon 25: The Ticker Is $ETH - Jerome de Tychey, Joshua Dávila & Nixorokish 1:12:32

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As the summer tour of European crypto conferences landed in Berlin, one of crypto’s cradles, we couldn’t miss DappCon 25, where we got to sit with Jerome de Tychey, Nixorokish & Joshua Dávila to discuss Ethereum’s restructure and whether its culture is still relevant to the wider crypto community. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the impact …

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Lombard: Unlocking Bitcoin DeFi Through Liquid, Yield-Bearing LBTC - Jacob Phillips 1:11:09

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Bitcoin remains an untapped source of net-new liquidity that could be injected into DeFi. This would completely reshape Bitcoin’s utilization from a mere store of value to a liquid asset that can be ported cross-chain and traded like a liquid staking derivative. Lombard’s LBTC builds upon Babylon’s Bitcoin staking primitive and aims to unlock new y…

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The Narrow Path: Sam Hammond on AI, Institutions, and the Fragile Future 47:55

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The race to develop ever-more-powerful AI is creating an unstable dynamic. It could lead us toward either dystopian centralized control or uncontrollable chaos. But there's a third option: a narrow path where technological power is matched with responsibility at every step. Sam Hammond is the chief economist at the Foundation for American Innovatio…

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TIP 41: The Hidden Cost of Chasing Shiny Objects 11:48

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Are you suffering from Shiny Object Syndrome? It’s easy to get caught up in the latest gadgets, tools, or strategies that promise to skyrocket your business or income. But what if, instead of accelerating your growth, they’re holding you back? In this week’s episode of the Thrive in Practice podcast, I dive into how we often get sidetracked by the …

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Staking Rewards: Is Crypto Staking Killing Decentralisation? - Mirko Schmiedl & Tobias Jung 54:55

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Apart from incentivising market participants to secure the network through inflationary rewards, many consider staking as an equivalent of stock dividend yield. As a result, although Bitcoin is regarded as digital gold, protocols are looking for ways to increase its utilisation in DeFi and, ultimately, generate yield. Nowadays, while newer networks…

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ETHPrague: ETH Renaissance - Austin Griffith, Brenda Loya, Joseph Schweitzer, Marek Olszewski 1:00:25

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After a decade of existence, Ethereum has gone a long way from its initial whitepaper, yet many efforts in scaling and finding product-market-fit have been severely criticized for falling short of their promise. However, despite numerous other ‘Ethereum killers’ being launched over the years, none has managed to attract so many developers and liqui…

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TIP 40: Why People Pleasing Is Killing Your Business & Personal Growth 20:15

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Are you a people pleaser? It’s a tough habit to break, but what if trying to be all things to all people is holding you back? What if the constant effort to please everyone is standing in the way of your success? I learned a valuable lesson from my mentor, who once said, “You’re not ice cream, not everyone’s going to like you.” It’s a tough truth, …

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People are Lonelier than Ever. Enter AI. 43:34

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Over the last few decades, our relationships have become increasingly mediated by technology. Texting has become our dominant form of communication. Social media has replaced gathering places. Dating starts with a swipe on an app, not a tap on the shoulder. And now, AI enters the mix. If the technology of the 2010s was about capturing our attention…

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The Multi-Chain Avalanche - Emin Gün Sirer 31:52

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We couldn’t miss the Avalanche Summit where we sat down with Emin Gün Sirer, co-founder & CEO of Ava Labs, to discuss the evolution of Avalanche’s ecosystem and how HyperSDK ushers in a scalable, interoperable, multi-chain future. Join us for a fascinating discussion on Avalanche’s approach to decentralisation, scalability & interoperability, and l…

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TIP 39: What Are You Holding On To? Lessons from “Letting Go” by David R. Hawkins 17:55

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Ever felt stuck in a loop of overthinking, emotional heaviness, or trying to control outcomes? In this episode, I dive into the book Letting Go by David R. Hawkins — a powerful guide that changed how I relate to emotions, resistance, and surrender. You’ll learn: • Why letting go isn’t giving up — and how it actually unlocks momentum • How resistanc…

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TIP 38: The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up: What Ignoring Leads Is Costing You 15:15

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Most business owners are missing out on revenue — not because they need more leads, but because they’re not following up with the ones they already have. In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden cost of neglecting lead nurturing, why it happens (even with the best intentions), and what you can do to turn things around. You’ll learn: • Why le…

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Initia: Incentively Aligned Appchains - Ezaan Mangalji, Anil Lulla & Jose Maria Macedo 1:02:08

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Blockchain architecture is constantly being forced to adapt to new technologies, as well as to meet new demands from users and builders. While the idea of apps building their own chains was first explored by Cosmos, it lacked the support and tooling to see it succeed. Later on, rollups also took the centerstage of Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, but du…

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Echo Chambers of One: Companion AI and the Future of Human Connection 42:17

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AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It’s no surprise that people have started to form deep connections with these AI systems. We are inherently relational beings, we …

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TIP 37: Mental Toughness & Growth: David Goggins’ Blueprint for Life and Business 14:11

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Have you ever wondered how some people push through unimaginable challenges with unwavering determination? In this week’s episode of the Thrive in Practice podcast, I share the powerful lessons I’ve learned from David Goggins—someone who embodies mental toughness and resilience like no other. David’s journey from a tough childhood to becoming a Nav…

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Ethereum Foundation: Humanity’s Shared World Computer - Hsiao-Wei Wang & Tomasz Stańczak 1:10:21

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As society evolves, so do its values and principles, but is that desirable for technology that seeks to build the most reliable, trustless and censorship resistant global settlement layer? Ever since the rise in popularity of Solana with its inflow of retail capital in a memecoin gold rush, Ethereum became even more criticized for sticking true to …

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Taiko: Scaling Ethereum in a Decentralised Manner - Joaquin Mendes 1:08:05

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Taiko is a decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent (type I) rollup scaling solution which uses ZK technology. Taiko's goal is to scale Ethereum efficiently while maintaining security and decentralization. Being a type I zkEVM, Taiko retains full Ethereum equivalence, which creates a seamless DevEx, although this comes at the expense of UX as slower proo…

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AGI Beyond the Buzz: What Is It, and Are We Ready? 52:53

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What does it really mean to ‘feel the AGI?’ Silicon Valley is racing toward AI systems that could soon match or surpass human intelligence. The implications for jobs, democracy, and our way of life are enormous. In this episode, Aza Raskin and Randy Fernando dive deep into what ‘feeling the AGI’ really means. They unpack why the surface-level debat…

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Mysten Labs: How Sui Leverages Move to Build the Composable Web3nternet - Adeniyi Abiodun 1:03:09

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Founded by former Meta Diem team members, Sui is a high-performance, layer-1 blockchain designed for horizontal scaling and low-latency transactions. It uses an object-centric data model and the Move programming language to enable transaction parallelization which can handle >200,000 txs/s. Sui’s goal is to combine the benefits of blockchains with …

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TIP 36: More Time, Less Admin: How AI Supports Better Practice 20:44

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Could AI be the game-changer your business needs? In this week’s episode of the Thrive in Practice podcast, I dive into how powerful AI tools can save you a tremendous amount of time, help you think outside the box, prompt new ideas, and more. Like any tool, though, AI comes with its own set of benefits and challenges, and I’ll explore the pros and…

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Maple Finance: On-Chain Institutional Yield & Lending Markets - Sidney Powell 54:49

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With an extensive experience in traditional money markets, Maple Finance was envisioned as an institutional capital marketplace which combines the transparency & capital efficiency of blockchains with the regulatory framework of TradFi. Unlike many DeFi protocols that require over-collateralized loans (e.g. Aave), Maple also specializes in under-co…

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Rethinking School in the Age of AI 42:35

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AI has upended schooling as we know it. Students now have instant access to tools that can write their essays, summarize entire books, and solve complex math problems. Whether they want to or not, many feel pressured to use these tools just to keep up. Teachers, meanwhile, are left questioning how to evaluate student performance and whether the who…

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Tally: The Software Layer for Tokenized Organizations - Dennison Bertram 1:01:21

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Tally is a software platform designed to support tokenized organizations, particularly Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and crypto communities. It provides tools for launching tokens, governing protocols, and enabling staking to foster community participation and growth. Tally facilitates onchain governance, allowing transparent and de…

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TIP 35: To Package or Not to Package? The Pros, Cons & Alternatives 16:15

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To package or not to package? It’s a question I get asked all the time by practitioners I mentor and webinar attendees. In this week’s episode of the Thrive in Practice podcast, I dive into the pros and cons of offering packages in your practice. We’ll explore how packages can improve client commitment and compliance, as well as the potential chall…

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ENS V2 Cross-Chain Domains & Namechain - Nick Johnson 48:42

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Namechain is an L2 developed by ENS Labs, to enhance the scalability and efficiency of managing decentralized identities on Ethereum. It is designed to work in tandem with ENS V2, which introduced a hierarchical registry system for more efficient subdomain management and custom resolvers. A key vision for Namechain is to unify multi-chain user iden…

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TIP 34: The Dream 100: Building Connections that Move Your Business Forward 18:34

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Have you ever wondered how to build the right connections that can really move your business forward? In this week’s episode of the Thrive in Practice podcast, I dive into the Dream 100 list—a strategy that can help you identify and prioritise the top 100 people or companies that will have the biggest impact on your business growth. I’ll walk you t…

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Forever Chemicals, Forever Consequences: What PFAS Teaches Us About AI 1:04:33

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Artificial intelligence is set to unleash an explosion of new technologies and discoveries into the world. This could lead to incredible advances in human flourishing, if we do it well. The problem? We’re not very good at predicting and responding to the harms of new technologies, especially when those harms are slow-moving and invisible. Today on …

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Lido V3: Ushering in Institutional Staking Through stVaults - Hasu 1:19:32

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Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake created a unique set of conditions (i.e. lack of protocol-level delegation, 32 ETH requirement, long exit queues, etc.) that led to Lido’s liquid staking model to gain huge traction, significantly eclipsing other LSD providers on native PoS chains. stETH added on-demand liquidity, bypassing…

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TIP 33: Could welcome packs be the secret ingredient to turning first-time clients into long-term patients? 19:26

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In this week’s bite-sized episode of the Thrive in Practice podcast, I explore the impact of welcome packs in your business and how they can help you create a memorable experience from day one. By setting the right tone early on, welcome packs can strengthen client relationships, enhance retention, increase sales and referrals. I’ll discuss what to…

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Ronin: How Axie Infinity Kickstarted the Blockchain Gaming Revolution - Jeff Zirlin 54:34

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While DeFi’s ultimate goal is to provide an alternative for TradFi, blockchain gaming caters to retail masses, onboarding millions of users to crypto through incentives and fun gameplay. The greatest success story in Web3 gaming thus far has been, without a doubt, Axie Infinity. Apart from creating an engaged community whose early adopters also exp…

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TIP 32: Could Your Procrastination Be Keeping You Stuck in Your Business? 18:45

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Do you find yourself constantly putting off tasks in your business, no matter how important they are? In this episode, we uncover why we procrastinate and how it holds us back from achieving our full potential. We’ll explore the common reasons behind procrastination and discuss simple ways to overcome these challenges. Whether you’re struggling wit…

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Weaponizing Uncertainty: How Tech is Recycling Big Tobacco’s Playbook 51:20

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One of the hardest parts about being human today is navigating uncertainty. When we see experts battling in public and emotions running high, it's easy to doubt what we once felt certain about. This uncertainty isn't always accidental—it's often strategically manufactured. Historian Naomi Oreskes, author of "Merchants of Doubt," reveals how industr…

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TIP 31: Ditch the Fear: How to Promote Yourself with Confidence and Authenticity 15:09

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Why does selling feel so awkward? Whether you’re asking patients to rebook, promoting a new course, event, or service, suggesting supplements or clinical testing, or showing up on social media, the fear of being pushy or annoying often holds us back. But here’s the truth: By avoiding promotion or hesitating to ask someone to book or purchase from y…

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Solana: From On-Chain Nasdaq to the Pump Fun Craze - Anatoly Yakovenko 1:18:28

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Solana needs no introduction. Ever since its inception, it pushed throughput scaling on a single chain, without the need of sharding or rollups. Despite its ups and downs that culminated at the bottom of the bear market after the FTX crash, it managed to not only survive, but build a vibrant community around crypto's (arguably) most prominent PMF (…

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Build on Bitcoin: Combining Bitcoin's Security With Ethereum's Versatility - Alexei Zamyatin 1:10:10

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Bitcoin’s security and reliability as a store of value are undeniable. However, its liquidity remained untapped for too long due to a lack of trustless bridges and native smart contract capabilities. As BTC is only native to Bitcoin’s L1, any attempt to include it in DeFi relies on the trust assumptions of third party custodians that wrap it. Build…

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TIP 30: The Knowledge Trap: Is More Education to Improve Your Clinical Skills Helping or Hindering Your Business Growth? 17:11

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In this episode, I dive into a common dilemma many practitioners face: the belief that more courses will make us better clinicians. But is this constant pursuit of knowledge actually helping grow our businesses or is it holding us back? I discuss how better treatment outcomes can be achieved through proper business systems and strategies, and why i…

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The Man Who Predicted the Downfall of Thinking 58:57

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Few thinkers were as prescient about the role technology would play in our society as the late, great Neil Postman. Forty years ago, Postman warned about all the ways modern communication technology was fragmenting our attention, overwhelming us into apathy, and creating a society obsessed with image and entertainment. He warned that “we are a peop…

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TIP 29: The Feeling of Growth: Are You Letting It Stop You? 12:57

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Growth—both personal and professional—rarely follows a smooth path. It’s uncomfortable, sometimes scary, and often overwhelming. But what if the challenges you’re facing right now are actually a test? A test to see how badly you want the success you’re chasing. In this episode, I dive into why growth often feels like a struggle and what you can do …

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Puja Ohlhaver: Why Community Currencies Are Crucial for Governance in DeSoc 1:04:42

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In the digital networked age, people’s attention often overlooks local problems in favour of global ones, which don’t necessarily impact them in their daily lives, or over which they don’t have a say due to the skewed Pareto distribution of power in modern day societies. Puja Ohlhaver, in her recent research paper ‘Community currencies’, proposes a…

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Nevermined: Payment System for the AI Agentic Economy - Don Gossen 1:04:38

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Even though current LLM providers usually charge flat rates regardless if the subscriber is a ‘power user’ or not, as AI agents become the workhorses of the online economy, a dynamic AI-to-AI payments infrastructure would prove crucial for proper remuneration. Nevermined proposes a blockchain-agnostic, AI-agnostic credit system, that each builder c…

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TIP 28: The Simple Strategy That Will Transform Your Practice (And It’s Free) 16:40

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In this episode, I’m sharing the one thing that I’ve seen make the biggest difference between busy practitioners who are thriving and those who are stuck constantly chasing new clients. It’s something so simple that many overlook it, and it’s not something you’ll typically learn in school. Best of all, it’s completely free—and it has the power to t…

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Behind the DeepSeek Hype, AI is Learning to Reason 31:34

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When Chinese AI company DeepSeek announced they had built a model that could compete with OpenAI at a fraction of the cost, it sent shockwaves through the industry and roiled global markets. But amid all the noise around DeepSeek, there was a clear signal: machine reasoning is here and it's transforming AI. In this episode, Aza sits down with CHT c…

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Turtle Club: Helping Web3 Users Monetize Their On-Chain Activity - Esfandiar Lagevardi 1:09:25

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As more and more protocols compete for marketshare, user acquisition represents one of the most important elements of the GTM strategy. Web3 projects, through their governance tokens, can incentivise users directly to participate in meaningful activities for each protocol, subsidising their revenue generation through vested upside in the project. T…

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TIP 27: Embracing the Struggles: The Power of Vulnerability in Business 13:19

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In this episode, I get real about the raw, honest truths of business — even for those who seem super confident. I share some vulnerable moments because I believe there’s power in embracing them. It’s all about how failure, pressure, and making tough decisions shape our journey. If you’ve ever doubted yourself, or faced challenges that made you ques…

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Story Protocol: Tokenizing Intelligence Into Programmable IP Assets - Jason Zhao 58:54

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As online content becomes predominantly AI-driven, intellectual property (IP) rights should not be neglected as (human) creators will heavily rely on them. While the main use cases for blockchains revolve around financial applications, one could argue that our everyday lives constantly intersect IPs in different forms. Although the legal framework …

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Balancer: Custom AMMs and Liquidity Solutions - Fernando Martinelli 1:04:35

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While AMMs (automated market makers) represent a DeFi innovation in themselves, research and experimentation have pushed the possibilities well beyond the limitations of the classic x*y=k constant product formula originally used by LPs. One of the main innovators in this field remains Balancer - from multi-token pools with different weights replica…

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The Self-Preserving Machine: Why AI Learns to Deceive 34:51

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When engineers design AI systems, they don't just give them rules - they give them values. But what do those systems do when those values clash with what humans ask them to do? Sometimes, they lie. In this episode, Redwood Research's Chief Scientist Ryan Greenblatt explores his team’s findings that AI systems can mislead their human operators when …

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Kiln: Democratising Value Creation in Digital Assets - Laszlo Szabo 59:58

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Kiln operates as a staking-as-a-service platform, primarily focused on Ethereum, enabling users to stake assets programmatically, managing validators, rewards, and commissions through an API-first approach. In addition, it offers white-label solutions that allow institutional clients to integrate staking functionalities into their own offerings, wi…

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TIP 26: What story are you telling yourself? Breaking free from limiting beliefs 8:20

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What’s the story you’re telling yourself that’s holding you back from success? In this episode, I dive into how your beliefs shape your reality and influence your actions. I share the powerful story of a teenager who transformed his life by changing his self-narrative—and share some eye-opening research showing how stereotypes and negative comments…

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Laughing at Power: A Troublemaker’s Guide to Changing Tech 45:47

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The status quo of tech today is untenable: we’re addicted to our devices, we’ve become increasingly polarized, our mental health is suffering and our personal data is sold to the highest bidder. This situation feels entrenched, propped up by a system of broken incentives beyond our control. So how do you shift an immovable status quo? Our guest tod…