Ep. 667 Building the Future of the Blockchain: AO's Decentralized Supercomputer
In this episode of Crypto 101, Brendan interviews Sam Williams, founder of Arweave and AO. They discuss Sam's journey into the crypto space, the creation of Arweave as a permanent storage solution, and the transition to AO, a decentralized supercomputer. The conversation explores the future of user experience in crypto, the significance of trustless services, and the potential for blockchain technology to disrupt various industries. Sam shares insights on the challenges of building in the crypto space, the importance of scalability, and his ambitious vision for the future of cyberspace.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sam Williams and His Journey03:58 The Birth of Arweave: A Permanent Storage Solution07:15 Exploring AO: The Decentralized Supercomputer11:28 The Future of User Experience in Blockchain14:37 Understanding AO: A New Web Standard20:17 Parallel vs. Decentralized Computing22:29 The Macro Vision for Crypto's Future30:03 Trustless Services: The Future of Cyberspace33:25 Advice for Builders in the Crypto Space37:57 Ambitious Predictions for the Future of BlockchainEfani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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/samecwilliams?lang=enhttps://x.com/ArweaveEco*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: XRP All Time Highs, M2 Money Supply for BTC is Working, ETH to $15,000?!
In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, Brendan and Tevo discuss the recent surges in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, the implications of the Genius Act on cryptocurrency regulation, and the potential future of Bitcoin's strategic reserve. They explore the bullish sentiment in the market, the importance of Ethereum's adoption, and the government's role in Bitcoin's price movements. The hosts emphasize the need for traders to stay informed and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of cryptocurrency.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Crypto Rundown01:25 Market Overview: Bitcoin and Altcoin Surge07:47 XRP's Market Performance and Community Impact13:21 Ethereum's Rise: Adoption and Future Predictions23:29 Navigating Market Trends: Buy the Dip Strategy25:15 The Bitcoin Reserve Controversy27:05 Government's Role in Bitcoin Supply34:22 Ethereum's Legislative Milestone36:07 M2 Money Supply and Its Impact39:11 The Evolving Narrative of Bitcoin43:31 Future of Crypto: Predictions and Community EngagementEfani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 666 How Ethereum & Solana BOTH Will Build the RWA Ecosystem for TradFi
In this conversation Bryce and Brendan welcome Marcin Kaźmierczak the co-founder of RedStone Finance. They discusses the vision and mission of RedStone as a scalable oracle platform that supports the DeFi ecosystem. He explains the critical role of oracles in ensuring secure and accurate data feeds for decentralized finance applications. The discussion also covers RedStone's user-facing products, partnerships with major financial institutions like BlackRock, and the future of tokenization in the finance sector. Marcin emphasizes the importance of both Ethereum and Solana in the crypto landscape and provides insights on how everyday investors can engage with the growing opportunities in the blockchain space.Chapters00:00 Introduction to RedStone and Its Mission01:32 Building a Scalable Oracle Platform03:49 User Interaction and Security in DeFi10:11 RedStone's Role in Real World Assets12:56 Tokenization and Partnerships with Major Firms17:14 Engagement with Traditional Finance Institutions22:26 The Future of On-Chain Innovation23:55 Ethereum vs. Solana: The Great Debate26:52 Solana's Evolution and Institutional Preferences31:06 Capitalizing on Crypto Opportunities33:05 Tokenization and the Rise of Private Credit43:21 RedStone's Fastest Oracle and Future VisionEfani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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.redstone.finance/*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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep. 665 : Evolving Investing Strategies for Bitcoin & Altcoins with Blockworks
In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan welcome Ryan Connor, head of research at BlockWorks, to discuss the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and investment strategies. They explore the investment case for Bitcoin, the importance of generating alpha through altcoins, and the potential of consumer applications and DeFi. Ryan shares insights on net new asset issuance, the success of platforms like PumpFun and Believe, and the significance of revenue generation in crypto projects. The conversation highlights the growing sophistication of retail investors and the future of crypto capital markets.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts02:07 Bryce's Journey with the Podcast03:28 Ryan's Background and Entry into Crypto06:39 Investment Case for Bitcoin10:16 Generating Alpha Beyond Bitcoin11:10 Bullish Sectors: Consumer and DeFi14:23 Net New Asset Issuance and PumpFun19:36 Believe: A New Model for Asset Issuance23:05 The Future of Indie Devs and Crypto28:44 DeFi 1.0: Maker, Aave, and Uniswap32:38 The Importance of Revenue in Crypto Projects35:46 Regulatory Impact on Crypto Valuations36:58 Research and Resources from BlockWorksEfani $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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/_ryanrconnorhttps://x.com/blockworks_*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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Crypto Rundown: BITCOIN ALL TIME HIGHS, Pump.Fun ICO Information, & The Top Meme Coin Trades
Bitcoin reaches all-time highs and discuss the implications for the cryptocurrency market. They delve into Ethereum's rising popularity, the influx of institutional money into ETFs, and the exciting developments in the meme coin sector, particularly focusing on Pumped.Fun and its potential impact. The conversation also highlights the success of Pudgy Penguins and Rekt Coin, emphasizing community rewards and the integration of NFTs into the broader market. The episode wraps up with insights into the NFT market, including Snoop Dogg's recent NFT sales and the overall momentum in the crypto space.Chapters00:00 Celebrating Bitcoin's All-Time Highs02:22 The Impact of Bitcoin ETFs and Institutional Interest04:58 Ethereum's Rising Popularity and Corporate Strategies07:46 The Role of Meme Coins in the Current Market10:07 Pumped.Fun: A New Player in the Meme Coin Space12:57 The Future of Pumped.Fun and Its Potential Impact15:59 Navigating the ICO Landscape and Market Sentiment30:06 Pre-Market Trading Insights31:38 PumpFun and Market Dynamics34:54 Pudgy Penguins and Meme Coin Success42:19 The Rise of REKT Coin49:38 NFT Market Trends and InsightsJoe and Brian’s Private Community: https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/jo...Efani $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet 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 Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* 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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