E95: Hyperliquid Founder - How to Win in Crypto (by Building for Users, Not VCs)

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What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider . TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives. Follow Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on Instagram at @shoshanamd and LinkedIn at @shoshanaungerleidermd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jeff is the Founder of Hyperliquid Labs, the company behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange offering best-in-class speed, liquidity, and pricing for crypto traders. Hyperliquid is also one of the most awaited Layer 1s launches and aspires to become the "Amazon Web Services of Liquidity". The protocol is setting a new standard in DeFi by prioritizing users and rejecting traditional VC funding structures. In this episode, we explore: -Who is Jeff? His journey to Hyperliquid Labs -Building DeFi for users, not VCs -The importance of real user experience in crypto -How Hyperliquid Labs is redefining finance -Why traditional funding models hurt DeFi platforms -The role of community in building success -Lessons from trading and finance -How Hyperliquid Labs enables true innovation in crypto -The future of decentralized finance

And much more! If you're interested in the future of crypto and DeFi built with a user-first approach, this episode is a must-watch! __________________________________ FOLLOW JEFF YAN • Twitter: https://x.com/chameleon_jeff • Website: https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade FOLLOW HYPERLIQUID LABS • Twitter: https://x.com/hyperliquidx • Website: https://hyperliquid.xyz/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:27 Please Subscribe 1:49 Our Valued Sponsors 2:25 Hyperliquid Labs Unique Finance Vision 5:32 From Scripts to Hyperliquid Labs 9:55 Improving DeFi User Experience 12:12 Crypto Speculation vs. Value 14:02 Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders 16:29 Quant Trading to Impact 19:26 Hyperliquid Labs Unique Value Proposition 21:58 Building vs. Exploring 23:25 The Value of Struggle 26:34 Crypto World Fascination 30:37 DVIN Labs 31:00 From Profit to Purpose 33:40 What is Hyperliquid Labs? 36:02 Community-Driven Crypto Innovation 42:43 The Scam Token Dilemma 46:59 Rewarding Real Innovation 50:36 Innovating Crypto Infrastructure 55:40 Builder Codes Explained 59:09 Localized Solutions in Crypto 1:02:17 Hyperliquid Labs Role in Cryptos Future 1:05:19 Non-Consensus Beliefs 1:07:00 Taking Things Less Personally

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When Shift Happens Podcast

E95: Hyperliquid Founder - How to Win in Crypto (by Building for Users, Not VCs)

When Shift Happens Podcast

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Hasbulla Opens Up About Being a Viral Meme, Crypto, and Running Away From Home 19:40

לפני 5 ימים19:40

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Hasbulla Magomedov, the "King of Memes" with over 10 million followers, shares his journey from Dagestan to global fame. He reveals why he ran away from school, how he deals with haters, and his powerful message: "no one is coming to save you." In this episode, we explore Hasbulla's rise to fame, his business ventures including a new meme coin, and his advice for staying true to yourself in a world full of haters. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz ★ Forza! is Coinsilium's Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury company. Coinsilium’s shares are traded on the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQUIS:COIN) and on the OTCQB in the US (OTCQB:CINGF). Find out more at https://www.coinsilium.com/ __________________________________ FOLLOW HASBULLA • Twitter: https://x.com/hasbulla_main • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hasbulla.hushetskiy/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Please Subscribe 2:06 Hasbulla’s Morning Motivation 2:34 Who is Hasbulla Magomedov? 2:52 Growing Up Different 3:09 How Fame Changed Me 3:50 The Day Everything Changed 4:12 Why I Left School 4:56 Running Away from Home 5:29 No One is Coming to Save You 5:50 Putting Dagestan on the Map 6:22 The Power of Social Media 6:35 Hasbulla vs The Haters 7:04 Dealing with Online Haters 7:53 Hasbulla and Female Fans 8:30 Money Over Marriage 8:47 Religion is Everything 9:29 Why Fame Isn’t Perfect 10:06 Hasbulla’s Rapid Rise in Fame 10:48 Choosing Who to Trust 11:59 Tracking Sleep and Wellness 12:35 Turning Fame Into Business 13:10 Goals in Business 13:25 Signing With the UFC 13:52 Hasbulla on Helping Others 14:45 Natural Prankster 15:17 No Guns, Just Hands 16:11 What Crypto Means to Hasbulla 17:10 Hasbulla’s NFT Journey 17:27 Hasbulla Meme Coin 17:51 Crypto Promise 18:32 Message to the Outcasts 18:58 Hasbulla’s Meme Coin Message 19:14 Concluding Remarks…

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E124: Ethereum Founder reveals why ETH has FAILED (and his solution to it) 2:53:58

לפני 6 ימים2:53:58

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Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, reveals why he believes crypto has fundamentally failed its original mission. The man who helped build the world's second-largest cryptocurrency doesn't hold back about what went wrong. From Ethereum's controversial Layer 2 approach to the rise of meaningless meme coins, Gavin explains how the industry lost its way. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz ★ Forza! is Coinsilium's Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury company. Coinsilium’s shares are traded on the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQUIS:COIN) and on the OTCQB in the US (OTCQB:CINGF). Find out more at https://www.coinsilium.com/ __________________________________ FOLLOW GAVIN WOOD • Twitter: https://x.com/gavofyork • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.gavofyork • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-wood-88843316/ • Website: https://gavwood.com/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Introduction 1:32 Please Subscribe 1:59 Partnerships 2:40 Spending Crypto with Kast 6:26 Stablecoins Are Just Banks 7:26 Regulation Destroys Web3 Vision 11:20 Self Custody with Trezor 14:27 Self-Sovereignty or Societal Collapse 15:59 Why I Stopped Trusting Systems 18:46 Attaining Self-Sovereignty 24:33 Rethinking the Social Contract 27:27 Network States Need Territory 33:09 Can Networks Work Together? 39:28 Why Blockchain Governance Is Broken 45:41 DAOs Are Just Better Governments 53:10 Turning Greed Into Alignment 56:07 Polkadot’s Mixed Governance Results 58:25 Polkadot’s Transparency Problem 1:11:57 From CEO To Architect 1:13:21 Defining Good for Polkadot 1:14:56 Letting Go Of Control 1:23:53 Polkadot Without Gavin Wood 1:26:58 Bitcoin as Digital Gold 1:31:44 Bitcoin: Swiss Bank In Pocket 1:33:33 Does Best Tech Always Win? 1:49:51 Ethereum L2s vs Polkadot Parachains 2:04:34 Multi-Core Elastic Scaling 2:10:08 JAM vs. Ethereum Explained 2:20:51 Is JAM Good For Polkadot? 2:22:33 Ethereum’s Layer Two Mistake 2:24:48 The L2 Power Grab 2:26:25 Has Crypto Failed? 2:32:02 Rebuilding Crypto’s Core Ethos 2:36:51 The Mixed Blessing Of Wealth 2:45:35 Dealing With Injustice 2:52:10 Curiosity Fuels Joyful Living 2:53:27 Concluding Remarks…

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E123: Sophon CoFounder: We Built Crypto for the Wrong People (Crypto Natives) 1:28:08

לפני 14 ימים1:28:08

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Sebastien, co-founder and CEO of Sophon, reveals how his team is building crypto's first true consumer platform after raising $60 million in the largest community sale ever. While most crypto projects focus on speculation and trading, Sebastien argues we've been building for the wrong audience entirely. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz ★ Forza! is Coinsilium's Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury company. Coinsilium’s shares are traded on the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQUIS:COIN) and on the OTCQB in the US (OTCQB:CINGF). Find out more at https://www.coinsilium.com/ __________________________________ FOLLOW SEBASTIEN • Twitter: https://x.com/0xsebastiena • Twitter: https://x.com/Sophon FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Introduction 1:32 Please Subscribe 1:58 Partnerships 2:47 Spending Crypto with Kast 7:17 Redefining Crypto Adoption 8:21 Fixing Crypto Incentives 9:23 Self Custody with Trezor 10:16 Who is Sebastien Arz? 10:57 Risk vs. Chance 12:00 The ADHD Advantage 15:17 CEO as a Conductor 16:41 ADHD and Flow State 17:37 Best Country in the World 20:11 Cultural Clash in Crypto 22:22 Authenticity Over Hype 24:05 Interest Beats Credentials 25:54 From Weed to Bitcoin 29:06 Blessing in Disguise 34:58 DeFi at Matter Labs 36:16 Matter Labs' Biggest Challenge 38:18 Creating a New Paradigm 39:46 Crypto’s Real Problem 41:19 Finding True Product-Market Fit 42:56 Why Revolut Resonates 44:04 Merging Crypto with Everyday Life 46:49 What is Sophon? 49:17 Sophon: Get Paid for Data 53:38 Turning Fans Into Users 55:37 Beyond Just Another Layer 2 58:33 Product Led Company 59:19 How Pento Joined Sophon 1:00:24 From Zero-Sum to Win-Win 1:01:39 What is zkTLS? 1:08:22 Sophon’s Crypto Game Vision 1:13:53 Sophon’s Record Note Sale 1:17:43 Using $60M Wisely 1:18:45 Defining Success for Sophon 1:21:27 Pudgy Penguins’ Crypto Impact 1:25:03 Dealing with Stress 1:27:20 Concluding Remarks…

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E122: Anthony Pompliano: Let's be honest, we are all in Crypto for the money! 1:23:24

לפני 21 ימים1:23:24

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Anthony Pompliano reveals why he appeared to be a Bitcoin maximalist while secretly diversifying his crypto portfolio. Despite calling Bitcoin "the lowest risk asset in crypto," Pomp explains his strategic decision to focus publicly on Bitcoin while privately holding Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. From surviving the Block-Fi collapse to building multiple successful businesses, Pomp shares his philosophy on problem-solving, leverage, and why helping others succeed creates personal wealth. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW ANTHONY POMPLIANO • Twitter: https://x.com/APompliano • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pompglobal • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypompliano FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Please Subscribe 2:02 Partnerships 2:49 Where ‘Bang Bang’ Comes From 3:25 Blessing and Curse of Audience 4:37 The Power of Asking 5:54 Who Are You, Really? 9:07 Business Is Problem Solving 10:08 Why Diversifying Matters 12:28 Learning, Synthesizing, Solving 13:07 Self Custody with Trezor 13:59 Chasing Freedom, Not Money 16:49 When Podcasting Wasn’t Cool 19:28 Starting Pomp Podcast 19:54 Why Podcasts Open Doors 24:25 Understanding Leverage 26:43 Podcasting Media Leverage 29:24 Importance of Passion in Business 31:53 Turning Pain into Progress 36:08 Balancing Work and Family 40:33 Depression is a Luxury 44:09 Two-Question Philosophy 45:38 Happiness vs. Expectations 47:03 Crypto World Fascination 49:46 Beyond Bitcoin Maximalism 55:20 Biggest Mistakes: Time & Priorities 58:53 Dealing With Online Haters 1:02:51 Dealing with FUD & Mistakes 1:08:17 Success After the Fall 1:11:57 Spotting Early Trends 1:14:13 What’s an Extraordinary Life? 1:15:13 What is Success? 1:16:39 Abundance Through Giving 1:18:43 Habits Shape Your Future 1:20:07 Investing for My Kids 1:22:01 Concluding Remarks…

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E121: Arbitrum Creator: Ethereum’s Future is Brighter than Ever 1:33:25

לפני 27 ימים1:33:25

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Steven Goldfeder, creator of Arbitrum and CEO of Off Chain Labs, reveals the unexpected journey from academia to building one of crypto's most successful Layer 2 solutions. Arbitrum has become Ethereum's leading scaling solution with billions in TVL. In this episode: • How early "failures" shaped Steven's career trajectory. • Why Ethereum needs Arbitrum and other layer 2 scaling solutions • How Arbitrum established itself as a leader .• The critical UX challenges the Arbitrum ecosystem must overcome • Why interoperability is 90% a UX problem and how Arbitrum will help solve it by 2025& more! PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz CONNECT WITH STEVEN 👇 Twitter: https://x.com/sgoldfed Twitter: https://x.com/OffchainLabsTwitter: https://x.com/arbitrum Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgoldfed/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newsupdates #WhenShiftHappens __________________________________ 0:00 Introduction 1:59 Partnerships 2:48 Staying Locked-In 4:08 From Researcher To CEO 5:30 How Steven Started In Crypto 7:20 The Birth of Arbitrum 10:56 Avoiding Founder Conflicts 12:19 Cost to Kill Bitcoin 12:54 Self Custody with Trezor 13:47 Who is Steven Goldfeder? 15:15 First Google Internship Story 16:10 Failures That Built Me 20:38 PhD in Cryptography 22:28 What Are MPCs? 27:26 How MPC Secures Crypto 32:07 Why Write a Book 34:53 Discovering Bitcoin 36:57 Ethereum Explained for Kids 39:33 What Ethereum Success Looks Like 43:17 CryptoKitties & ETH Communities 44:41 Going All in on Arbitrum 48:39 Challenging The Status Quo Of Tech 53:49 What is a Layer 2? 21:00:48 Solana’s Biggest Problems 1:05:11 “Ethereum Doesn’t Work” Debate 1:09:06 Fragmentation Across Chains 1:11:59 Wallet UX Phantom vs Metamask 1:17:37 Arbitrum vs Other L2s 1:23:06 Becoming The Layer 2 Leader 1:26:11 Getting Robinhood on Arbitrum 1:28:03 Best Players in L2 Space 1:29:45 Defining Arbitrum’s Success 1:31:43 Non-Consensus Beliefs 1:32:53 Concluding Remarks…

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E120: Raoul Pal: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky) 1:23:05

לפני 5 weeks1:23:05

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Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and Global Macro Investor, shares his brutally honest guide to building wealth in crypto without getting destroyed along the way. From his controversial 70% allocation to SUI to why buying a house with crypto profits means "winning the game of life," Raoul reveals the simple yet powerful strategies most investors overlook. In this episode: • The simple Bitcoin strategy every beginner should follow • Why Raoul moved from Solana to being 70% in SUI • The overlooked long-term value of NFTs and digital art • How AI's advancement is reshaping consciousness itself & more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ CONNECT WITH RAOUL👇 Twitter: https://x.com/RaoulGMI Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoul-pal-real-vision/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulgmi GET RAOUL PAL’S FREE REPORT AND PREPARE FOR THE NEXT DECADE: https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe CONNECT WITH REAL VISION👇 Twitter: https://x.com/RealVision Website: https://www.instagram.com/realvisiontv FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newsupdates __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:34 Please Subscribe 2:02 Partnerships 2:48 Crazy Bitcoin Returns 5:09 What is KAST 6:52 Explaining My Job in Crypto 8:23 Why Raoul Got Pissed on Stream 11:50 Self Custody with Trezor 12:44 True Wealth in Crypto 15:37 Finding Quality Bets 18:29 Mad Lads Saved Solana 19:56 How to Get Rich in Crypto Without Getting Lucky 22:55 Meme Coins & Fart Coin 25:13 Paranoid at All Times 29:14 Why Crypto Yield Is Risky 35:29 70% in Sui 36:54 Why Sui is My Favorite Child 40:19 Managing Sui Investments 42:38 Building Wealth Beyond Crypto 44:21 Gambling House on Bitcoin 46:22 Missing out on NFTs 54:45 Is Ethereum Cooked Forever? 1:00:27 Will AI Kill Crypto? 1:02:42 AI's Rise to Sentience 1:06:37 Humans vs. AI 1:17:55 Wearing the Same Clothes 1:19:58 Stepping Out Your Comfort Zone 1:21:09 Concluding Remarks…

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E119: Solana CoFounder: How Solana Mobile is Building the Future of Crypto 1:37:13

לפני 6 weeks1:37:13

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In this captivating conversation, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, shares the journey behind building one of crypto's most resilient blockchain networks. He discusses surviving the COVID market crash, the FTX collapse, and how Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's support helped during their darkest days. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/X9L0QKY9 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz 💳 KAST transforms crypto spending with their payment card that instantly converts stablecoins to local currency - accepted at 100M+ merchants worldwide with no bank account needed. https://www.kast.xyz/ __________________________________ FOLLOW ANATOLY YAKOVENKO 👇 • Twitter: https://x.com/aeyakovenko • Twitter: https://x.com/solana • Website: https://solanamobile.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 2:06 Partnerships 2:55 Talking to Startup Founders 4:37 Coming Up of Big Ideas 7:10 Childhood Trauma to Success 8:22 Comfortable Being Different 9:40 Self Custody with Trezor 11:05 First Eureka Moment in Coding 13:47 What Happened to Voiceover IP 15:42 Thinking Small vs. Thinking Big 16:57 Why Loving Your Work Matters 20:00 Having Fun as an Employee 23:13 Crypto World Fascination 25:32 Jumping Into Crypto's Gold Rush 36:07 What is Solana? 36:43 Understanding Proof of History 42:57 Ethereum's Limitations 44:26 Building Beyond Token Price 50:06 Surviving the FTX Collapse 52:31 Dealing with FUD 53:28 Vitalik’s Support for Solana 57:04 Near Death to Blockchain Success 1:00:33 MadLads 1:04:20 What Should a Founder NOT Do 1:05:35 Finding a Co-Founder 1:07:19 Rise of Meme Coins on Solana 1:10:16 Fart Coin :11:11 Launching Solana Mobile 1:13:51 Why Buy Solana Seeker 1:18:29 Role of Solflare 1:18:49 End Goal for Solana Mobile 1:21:33 Top Solana Projects to Watch 1:25:56 Meme Coins Fueling the Infrastructure 1:27:23 Solana’s Biggest Achievement 1:30:37 Has Solana "Made It"? 1:33:26 Non-Consensus Ideas 1:36:51 Concluding Remarks…

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E118: Anthony Scaramucci: Bitcoin was the Greatest Scam in the world (now it's 70% of my net worth) 1:14:12

לפני 7 weeks1:14:12

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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director, reveals his transformation from Bitcoin skeptic to having over 70% of his net worth in digital assets. In this conversation, Scaramucci shares his journey from financial anxiety in a blue-collar family to Wall Street success, including the pivotal $10,000 check from his father that changed his life's trajectory. He delves into the psychological aspects of wealth, explaining why even billionaires remain perpetually anxious and how to overcome the "paradox of wealth" that often leads to isolation. In this episode, we talk about: • How childhood financial anxiety shaped Scaramucci's drive • The paradox of wealth and why money often leads to isolation • Transitioning from Bitcoin skeptic to having 70% of his net worth in it • Why celebrating others' success is the key to happiness • The case for tokenizing markets beyond Bitcoin • Why America needs a strategic Bitcoin reserve & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI • Twitter: https://x.com/Scaramucci • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newslive __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:44 Please Subscribe 2:10 Partnerships 2:55 Reality of Podcasting 6:57 Importance of Life Balance 8:53 My Biggest Mistake in Business 11:50 Self Custody with Trezor 12:44 Forward Thinking Over Past Pain 15:14 Who is Anthony Scaramucci? 16:05 Sonder and Ego Death 18:15 From Childhood Trauma to Success 21:47 Chosen Path, Fueled by Sacrifice 26:25 Transcending Ego and Comparison 31:24 Destiny: What You Can’t Control 34:13 Paradox of Wealth and Isolation 38:28 Bitcoin & Crypto World Fascination 45:04 Bitcoin: The Digital Gold Debate 49:35 Buy When the Market Crashes 54:57 Books That Shaped Bitcoin Belief 56:28 The Case for Tokenizing the Market 1:01:43 Why the U.S. Should Hold Bitcoin 1:04:36 The Importance of Gratitude in Life 1:07:39 Dangers of Person-Centered Advice 1:09:23 Getting Comfortable with Death 1:12:30 Concluding Remarks…

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E117: WalletConnect Founder: Why Your Digital Identity Will Replace Your Passport 1:36:10

לפני 8 weeks1:36:10

1:36:10

Pedro Gomes, founder of Wallet Connect, reveals why blockchain addresses may soon matter more than passports. He shares insights on digital identity beyond borders, preventing wallet monopolies, and why stablecoins will transform commerce. In this episode, we explore: - How wallets could create monopolies without proper standards - Why national identity is becoming increasingly irrelevant - The moment they had to sanction both Ukraine and Russia - How personal brands are outperforming corporate brands - The stablecoin revolution that's already happening And much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW PEDRO GOMES • Twitter: https://x.com/pedrouid • Twitter: https://x.com/WalletConnect • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrouid/ • Website: https://walletconnect.network/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer1:42 Please Subscribe 2:07 Partnerships2:52 Luxury Brand of Crypto Podcasts4:47 Who is Pedro Gomes?5:44 From Engineer to Founder8:06 Why Wallets Must Work Together12:27 Customer Relationships Matter Most14:16 Self Custody with Trezor18:03 Why We Have Nation Based Identities20:57 Why Blockchain Identity Matters22:19 Internet & Global Identity23:57 What is Wallet Connect?26:08 Discovering Blockchain via Neobank30:23 Problems with Ethereum32:56 What is a Digital Identity34:53 Bet on People, Not Ideas39:52 The Two Types of Founders42:06 Gnosis: Founders Making Founders44:11 Ethereum vs. Solana45:52 Taking Solana Seriously49:17 Personal Brands Shift in Crypto52:00 Personal Brands as a Founder59:33 Power of Online Content1:06:14 Founder vs. Team Branding1:08:34 Decentralization & Token Strategy1:11:12 Decentralization at the Right Time1:18:19 Decentralization Triggered by Sanctions1:20:43 Future of Wallet Connect1:22:09 Picking Winners in Decentralized Networks1:27:23 Long Term Mindset Approach1:30:44 Prediction for the Next 12 Months1:35:26 Concluding Remarks…

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E116: CoFounder of Sonic Labs: Why He Gave Away Billions in Crypto (and now completely regrets it) 1:03:33

לפני 9 weeks1:03:33

1:03:33

In this revealing conversation, DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje discusses building protocols worth billions and his decision to give away 100% of the tokens. After creating Yearn Finance without keeping anything for himself, Andre shares how these experiences dramatically changed his view of human nature. From facing SEC threats to his work on Sonic blockchain, he explains why his approach to crypto has fundamentally changed. Discover why one of the industry's most influential builders now plans to align incentives differently in his upcoming projects. In this episode, we talk about: • Crypto World Fascination • The Truth Behind Solidly • The Struggles of Online Fame • Going All-In on Crypto • Giving Away 100% of Tokens • Why Andre No Longer Trusts Anyone • The Pressure of People's Money & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW ANDRE CRONJE • Twitter: https://x.com/andrecronjetech • Twitter: https://x.com/SonicLabs • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cronje/ • Website: https://www.soniclabs.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #News __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:35 Please Subscribe 2:00 Partnerships 2:46 Solving Problems with Code 4:10 Who is Andre Cronje? 5:58 Thriving in Self-Paced Environments 9:38 Why Law Wasn’t for Me 10:46 How I Found Computer Science 12:12 Self Custody with Trezor 13:05 Crypto World Fascination 16:04 Going All-In on Crypto 19:41 Fantoms Original Idea 21:42 Building Yearn: The Beginning 26:55 Money Motivated vs. Long-Term Vision 31:00 The Struggles of Online Fame 35:52 The Truth Behind Solidly 41:49 The Pressure of People's Money 44:34 Giving Away 100% of Tokens 46:18 The SEC’s Persistent Inquiries 49:42 Leaving Twitter 50:45 Why I No Longer Trust Anyone 53:36 The Return to Twitter 54:52 What is Sonic Labs? 1:01:53 Sonic Labs vs. Fantom 1:02:41 New York vs. Cape Town 1:03:16 Concluding Remarks…

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E115: Phantom CEO: How This Crypto Wallet hit 15M+ Users and a $3B Valuation in just 3 years 1:46:28

לפני 10 weeks1:46:28

1:46:28

Brandon Millman, co-founder and CEO of Phantom, reveals how his team built crypto's most popular wallet with over 15 million monthly active users. While other wallets prioritized technology, Phantom focused on user experience, making crypto accessible to everyone. Brandon shares insights from his Twitter days and explains why traditional finance apps struggle to compete with on-chain solutions like Phantom. __________________________________ PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW BRANDON AND PHANTOM • Twitter: https://x.com/phantom • Twitter: https://x.com/BChillman • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-millman-b093a022/ • Website: https://phantom.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news24 __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:36 Please Subscribe 2:02 Partnerships 2:48 Building Worlds Best Crypto Wallet 4:44 Why Crypto Adoption Matters 5:48 Who is Brandon Millman? 7:40 Dealing with Stress 9:50 From Twitter to Building Phantom 12:53 Self Custody with Trezor 13:46 Lessons Learned at Twitter 14:45 Crypto & Blockchain Fascination 21:51 Avoiding the Twitter Trap 23:17 What is 0X? 25:06 Lessons Learned at 0X 28:22 Wallet Experience as a Barrier 31:46 Failure to Prioritize Users 35:29 Product Market Fit First 37:48 Pragmatism Over Perfection 39:40 Building Phantom: Solana First 45:00 Why Solana First? 48:55 Building in Silicon Valley's Culture 53:32 Phantoms Impact on Solana’s Success 56:00 Phantom’s User-First Approach 1:00:07 What is Phantom Wallet? 1:01:48 Solana’s Unique Narrative 1:06:08 Phantom’s Strategy to Dominate 1:12:44 Solana's Resilience Post-FTX 1:19:10 Facing Doubt in Crypto's Chaos 1:22:18 Building the Future of Finance 1:25:40 Phantom’s App Store Milestone 1:26:48 Phantom’s Global Reach 1:28:18 How Phantom Got Its Name 1:31:25 Why Phantom Raised $150M 1:33:38 Phantom vs. Robinhood 1:36:20 Phantom's Edge Over Centralized Exchanges 1:40:26 Replacing Traditional Finance 1:42:02 Are you Happy? 1:42:56 Prediction for the Next 24 Months? 1:45:35 Concluding Remarks…

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E114: Walrus CoFounder: He Spent 20 Years Chasing This Problem – Crypto Finally Let Him Solve It 1:39:56

לפני 11 weeks1:39:56

1:39:56

George Danezis is the Chief Scientist at Mysten Labs, co-creator of the Sui blockchain, and the mind behind Walrus - a decentralized storage protocol that’s solving a problem he’s been thinking about for over 20 years. __________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz _________ FOLLOW GEORGE DANEZIS • Twitter: https://x.com/GDanezis • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gdanezis • Website: http://www0.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/G.Danezis/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ _____________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Trailer 1:35 Please Subscribe 2:00 Partnerships 2:46 Sleeping Habits 4:05 Who is George Danezis? 4:23 What is a Chief Scientist? 5:16 Research at Microsoft vs. Now 6:59 What is “Good Research”? 8:49 Corporate Innovation vs. Reality 10:31 Why I Love Teaching Security 11:52 Self Custody with Trezor 12:44 Teaching vs. Real-World Application 16:28 What Makes an Idea Great? 17:51 The Idea That Never Worked Out 19:50 Being Late to Ideas, Not Early 20:56 The Essence of Peer-to-Peer Networks 23:50 Why We Need Peer-to-Peer Systems? 27:51 Why Decentralization Was Hard to Realize 31:09 Bitcoin's Game-Changing Impact 33:10 ETH Aha Moment 34:46 Facebook’s Conviction in Blockchain 37:39 Scaling DIEM to Sui 39:20 Biggest Issue at Facebook 40:20 Why Facebook Bet on Crypto 41:40 Why I Left Facebook 45:07 Balancing Passion and Pay 46:43 What is a Blockchain Good For? 51:42 Understanding Blockchain’s Limitations 53:21 CryptoKitties 54:36 Meme Coins: Culture vs. Scam 57:02 The Role of Norms in Crypto 1:00:32 What is the Sui Network? 1:02:32 Why Do We Need The Sui Network? 1:03:34 Layer 1 vs. Layer 2 1:05:07 Why Build a Layer One? 1:09:21 Top Layer One Competitors 1:10:45 Decentralization vs. Practicality 1:14:06 Minimum Decentralization 1:16:33 Data Storage & Its Biggest Problem 1:20:05 What is Walrus Protocol? 1:22:09 Why Walrus is Possible Now 1:25:35 Why Sui Network for Data Storage? 1:27:37 Vision of Walrus Protocol 1:28:59 Building a Neutral Tech Future 1:30:44 Using Existing Blockchains 1:33:03 Future of Decentralized Production 1:35:51 Prediction For The Next 12 Months 1:39:04 Concluding Remarks…

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E113: Ran Neuner: How I Lost $100M in 4 Days (what it taught me about Crypto) 2:11:19

לפני 12 weeks2:11:19

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In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Ran Neuner - CEO of Onchain Capital and the face behind ⁠ @CryptoBanterGroup ⁠ and ⁠ @CryptoBanterTV ⁠ (2M+ subscribers) - opens up like never before. He shares how losing $100M in four days changed his perspective on crypto, risk, and success. But this isn't just about money - it's about obsession, winning, failure, and the mindset that builds champions. This is not the Ran Neuner you see on Crypto Banter - this is the real, unfiltered story behind the success, failures, and everything in between. Watch now and learn from one of the most intense minds in crypto. __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW Ran Neuner • Twitter: https://x.com/cryptomanran/?lang=es • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryptomanran/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:32 Please Subscribe 2:00 Partnerships 2:46 Opening Up on WSH 3:52 Consuming Crypto Content 7:26 Information Asymmetry in Crypto 11:56 Self Custody with Trezor 15:33 Podcasting Is a Secret Weapon 21:06 Finding Your Superpower 25:29 Living with “Champion OCD” 31:20 Addicted to Pressure 34:02 Resentment That Fuels Success 39:26 Ayahuasca: A Spiritual Awakening 41:03 The Chemical Shift of Fatherhood 48:45 Overcoming Addiction 52:56 Removing Business Time Pressure 54:29 Purging the Past, Embracing Purpose 1:06:01 What is Crypto Banter? 1:06:25 What is Financial Freedom? 1:09:18 Balancing Media and Investing 1:11:44 Banter's Approach to Sponsorships 1:13:34 Passion-Driven Content Creation 1:17:50 Meme Coin Narrative 1:25:38 Avoiding the Meme Coin Trap 1:32:45 Lessons from the Luna Collapse 1:38:09 Dopamine Rush Behind Sh*t Coins 1:43:12 Solana vs Ethereum 1:46:43 How to Get Rich in Crypto 1:52:28 Dealing with Criticism 1:54:05 Trading vs. Investing in Crypto 1:56:35 Lessons from Losing $100M in Days 2:05:55 Non-Consensus Beliefs 2:08:32 Prediction for the Next 12 Months 2:10:08 Concluding Remarks…

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E112: Virtuals Co-Founder: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI Agents In 2025 (Without Getting Lucky) 1:46:39

לפני 13 weeks1:46:39

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In this episode, we sit down with Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals, the leading AI agent protocol on Base, valued at nearly $1 billion.Jansen breaks down how AI agents are changing the game in crypto, why some AI agents are making millions, and how early adopters can position themselves for life-changing returns. He shares insights on AI-powered businesses, digital nations, and the future of autonomous economies - all happening faster than you think.PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz FOLLOW VIRTUALS PROTOCOL AND JANSEN TENG•Twitter: https://x.com/ethermage• Twitter: https://x.com/virtuals_io• Website: https://www.virtuals.io/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jansenteng/FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/__________________________________DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome._________________0:00 Trailer1:28 Please Subscribe1:54 Partnerships 2:39 Time Zone Adjustments3:50 Scaling From 1 to 1005:42 Who is Jansen Teng? 7:52 Learning from Startup Failures10:51 Trezor Partnership11:44 Building Businesses While Consulting17:42 Fire Fast, Hire Smart19:26 Profitable Business vs. Billion-Dollar Dreams22:07 Virtuals’ Historic 2024 Run26:58 The 99% Token Drop Struggle29:34 Why CryptoPunks & NFTs?32:44 Pudgy Penguin33:18 NFT Speculation Bubble35:42 Dealing with FUD41:12 Reality of Crypto Founder43:53 Speculative Premium in Crypto47:00 Crypto Revenue Volatility Explained48:45 Building a High-Growth Team51:51 Mistakes in Crypto Innovation56:50 Learning from Luna's AI Journey1:00:00 USA vs. Malaysia1:03:46 Expanding to Solana1:07:04 Shifting Away from BASE1:09:25 Constructive Criticism on BASE1:11:25 Building Products, Not Networks1:13:51 Politics of Crypto Listings1:16:36 A Founders Dedication1:19:44 Mastering Sleep Techniques1:22:22 Breaking $300,000 Scholarship Bond1:23:34 Why Showing Up Matters1:24:50 Wildest Moves for Virtual Success1:29:22 Future of Autonomous Agents1:33:57 AI Agents: ChatGPT Wrappers1:35:02 Getting Rich with Crypto AI Agents1:38:47 The Next Wave of AI Agents1:41:02 Attention = Currency1:41:57 Internet Water Army1:46:13 Concluding Remarks…

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E111: Meow & Kash from Jupiter: The Real Reason Jupiter Burned $3.5B 1:33:01

לפני 14 weeks1:33:01

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Jupiter is redefining the future of DeFi. With the largest airdrop in crypto history, a $3.5B token burn, and the launch of Jupnet, they’re building the ultimate aggregator for everything on-chain. Meow and Kash from Jupiter break down their $700M+ airdrop, why it was about more than just free money, and how their infrastructure is bringing all of crypto into one place. They also reveal the strategy behind Jupiter’s massive $3.5B burn and how Jupnet is set to revolutionize multi-chain trading. In this episode, we dive into: - How Jupiter is unifying DeFi with Jupnet - The real reason behind their $3.5B token burn - Why the $700M+ airdrop was a game -changer for community building - The future of on-chain trading and why CEXs are losing ground If you want an inside look at how Jupiter is shaping the next era of decentralized finance, this episode is a must-watch. ___________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz ____________________________ FOLLOW MEOW 👇 • Twitter: https://x.com/weremeow • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weremeow FOLLOW KASH 👇 • Twitter: https://x.com/kashdhanda FOLLOW JUPITER EXCHANGE 👇 • Twitter: https://x.com/jupiterexchange • Website: https://jup.ag/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newsupdates __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:21 Please Subscribe 1:47 Jupiter Sponsorship 1:55 Bitwise Sponsorship 2:08 Sui Sponsorship 2:18 Mantle Sponsorship 2:32 Welcome to When Shift Happens 5:30 Community-Driven Governance 8:22 Giving Away $700 Million 10:11 Trezor Sponsorship 11:04 Airdrops: Invitations to Governance, Not Freebies 15:41 Meme Coins & Crypto Integrity: Why Istanbul? 17:46 The Surprising Success of Jupiter 19:11 Jupiter's Long-Term Vision 32:57 Reinventing Finance 35:01 Acquiring Moonshot: Behind The Deal 39:19 Celebrities Eyeing the Trump Playbook 50:11 Balancing Business vs. Integrity 54:11 What is Jupnet? 56:48 Burning $3.5 Billion in Tokens 1:19:19 From Quora to Silicon Valley: Early Days of Web 2. 01:28:00 Why We're Bullish on Jupiter in 2025…

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