Ep. 656 Ethereum Update: Key Takeaways from the Pectra Upgrade with Offchain Labs
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Brendan Viehman interviews Preston Van Loon, an Ethereum core developer at Offchain Labs. They discuss the significant transition of Ethereum from a proof of work to a proof of stake model, highlighting the complexities and achievements of this upgrade. Preston shares insights into the recent Pectra upgrade, which aims to enhance scalability and user experience on the Ethereum network. The conversation also explores the future relationship between Ethereum's Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, emphasizing the importance of decentralization and efficiency in the evolving blockchain landscape. In this conversation, Preston Van Loon discusses the challenges and advantages of Ethereum as a legacy blockchain system compared to new Layer 1 solutions. He emphasizes the importance of Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum for scalability and efficiency. The conversation also covers the testing and upgrade processes of Ethereum, the potential role of AI in development, and the future roadmap for Ethereum, including scaling and user experience improvements. Chapters00:00 Transitioning Ethereum: Proof of Work to Proof of Stake07:38 Understanding the Pectra Upgrade20:54 The Future of Ethereum: Layer Ones and Layer Twos23:22 The Challenges of Legacy Systems in Blockchain25:27 The Role of Layer 2 Solutions27:00 Testing and Upgrading Ethereum: Lessons Learned31:27 AI's Potential in Blockchain Development34:16 Why Arbitrum Stands Out Among Layer 2s39:51 Ethereum's Path to Dominance45:19 Future Roadmap for EthereumCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://x.com/preston_vanloon?lang=en@offchainlabs*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 655 Inside Look at Crypto Venture Capital with Blockchain Coinvestors
Matthew Le Merle, co-founder of Blockchain Coinvestors, discusses his journey from early fintech and digital content investments to becoming a leading voice in blockchain venture capital. He explains how his firm invests in both blockchain venture funds and token-based startups, with a focus on long-term growth rather than short-term trading. Le Merle emphasizes the increasing institutional adoption of blockchain technologies and the importance of distinguishing between speculative tokens and projects delivering real value. He also predicts a future of consolidation in the crypto space, with emerging "super apps" and AI-driven innovation playing a critical role.0:00 - Intro 05:00 – U.S. regulatory environment & growing institutional acceptance of blockchain.10:00 – Token lifecycle vs. equity investing 24:22 – Predictions on the future of crypto Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://www.blockchaincac1.com/*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: Is Altcoin Season Here & When Will Bitcoin Hit ALL TIME HIGHS?!
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent surge in cryptocurrency markets, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, as BTC approaches all-time highs. They analyze the impact of CPI data on market sentiment, the role of institutional investors, and the strategic moves by major players like Coinbase and Robinhood. The conversation also touches on the M2 money supply's correlation with Bitcoin's price movements and the growing interest in altcoins. Overall, the hosts emphasize the positive outlook for the crypto market and the importance of staying informed during volatile times.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown02:24 Market Movements and Bitcoin's Surge05:35 Technical Analysis of Bitcoin09:54 CPI Data and Its Impact on Crypto13:14 The Role of Inflation in Market Sentiment18:22 Institutional Interest in Cryptocurrency21:19 Coinbase and Robinhood's Strategic Moves24:21 M2 Money Supply and Bitcoin's Future28:26 Ethereum's Resurgence and Retail Interest32:35 The Future of Crypto and Market PredictionsCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 654 The Intersection of AI and Cryptocurrency with Akash Network
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan engage with Greg Osuri, CEO of Akash Network, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. The conversation delves into the role of AI in enhancing human intelligence, the infrastructure challenges posed by AI's energy demands, and the geopolitical implications of energy control. They discuss the potential of solar energy as a sustainable power source for AI, the evolution of distributed AI training, and the comparative energy consumption of Bitcoin and AI. The episode highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions to meet the growing energy requirements of AI technologies. In this conversation, Greg Osuri discusses the political dynamics surrounding AI and cryptocurrency, the complexities of AI safety and alignment, and the potential for AI and crypto to intersect in the future. He emphasizes the importance of decentralization in AI infrastructure, the geopolitical implications of rare earth minerals, and the vulnerabilities of current data centers and electric grids in the context of potential conflicts.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI in Crypto Markets01:58 Understanding AI: Augmentation of Intelligence05:02 The Infrastructure of AI: Energy and Geopolitics09:55 The Energy Challenge: AI's Growing Demand23:54 Distributed AI Training: A New Paradigm30:00 Bitcoin and Energy Consumption: A Comparative Analysis31:43 The Political Landscape of AI and Crypto41:55 Decentralization and the Future of AI46:18 Geopolitical Implications of Rare Earth Minerals51:02 Concerns Over Infrastructure and Future ConflictsCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://akash.network/https://x.com/akashnet_*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: Bitcoin Breaks $100k & The Top Meme Coin Trades Right Now
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Tevo, Brian, and Joe discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin's price, breaking the 100K mark, and the implications for the cryptocurrency market. They explore market sentiment, the impact of recent trade deals, and the evolving landscape of Web3 gaming, highlighting significant partnerships that could drive user adoption and investment in the space. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, focusing on the impact of blockchain partnerships, the rise of meme coins like Fartcoin and Pudgy Penguins, and the performance of Ethereum in the market. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Brian and Joe02:28 Bitcoin Breaks 100K: Market Reactions11:32 Market Sentiment and Trade Deals17:07 Web3 Gaming and Major Partnerships21:16 Blockchain Partnerships and User Engagement24:12 The Rise of Fartcoin: A Meme Coin Phenomenon28:55 Pudgy Penguins: Community and Collaboration32:54 Ethereum's Outperformance and Meme Coin Dynamics37:20 Rekt Drinks: Merging Meme Culture with UtilityBrian & Joe: https://redcircle.com/shows/c11eb79b-e68b-419a-ae44-6060f1663b3bCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bryce Paul, acclaimed author of 'Crypto Revolution'—with over 100,000 copies sold and a foreword by ABC Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington—teams up with Brendan Viehman on this podcast. Viehman, a crypto seer since 2012, has accurately pinpointed major market shifts, secured major returns on Ethereum, Cardano, and Chainlink, and is recognized as a top 15 crypto YouTuber by Coin Bureau. Together, they cater to a community of hundreds of thousands of retail investors, aiming to bring the world's leading crypto experts to their listeners. The podcast's mission: to equip these retail investors with the insights they need for massive crypto success!
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