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Raoul Pal: The Journey Man

638 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratings

The world is changing faster than ever before. This comes with life-changing opportunities but also unprecedented challenges. In The Journeyman, I talk to the greatest minds at the nexus of macro, crypto, and technology to figure out exactly what the Exponential Age means for us all. I uncover the big trends, potential investment opportunities, and economic risks and rewards, and ask the big questions on how this impacts us, our businesses, and our societies. Brought to you by Real Vision.

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Episodes

Crypto Banter: The Brutal Truth About These Altcoins with Raoul Pal

August 13, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes

SAVE 60% on 3 months of Real Vision Essential 👉 https://realvision.com/last-chance The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that 19 major Altcoins are labeled as securities! Now, the question is "What are big investors doing about it?" Are they seeing this as a buying opportunity or are they getting ready to move all into Bitcoin? Don't miss this Friday's Banter with Raoul Pal! Please subscribe and check out more of the Crypto Banter on their YouTube channel https://www.youtube....

Raoul Pal: Why Self-Custody is Key to Adoption with Ian Rogers from Ledger

August 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

SAVE 60% on 3 months of Real Vision Essential 👉 https://realvision.com/last-chance It’s a classic episode as Ian Rogers, chief experience officer of Ledger, and Raoul catch up after a long hiatus. They cover everything from Ledger’s upcoming launch of Stax, the controversy surrounding “Recovery,” and why self-custody is key to onboarding the masses into crypto. Of course, they also discuss NFTs and their outlook on the current bear market for digital asset collectibles. Recorded on July 18, 2...

Raoul Pal Is Back as Real Vision Crypto Evolves

August 11, 2023 17:21 - 1 hour

SAVE 60% on 3 months of Real Vision Essential 👉 https://realvision.com/last-chance Ash Bennington is joined by Raoul to discuss changes to programming for Real Vision Crypto and Pro Crypto, the market and – of course – answer a question or two from you.We want to hear from you, so as ever – send us your questions, suggestions, and feedback.And make sure to check out the Real Vision Collective season 2. Check it out and mint here: www.realvision.com/collective Learn more about your ad choices....

How You Can Learn AI Through Gaming

August 10, 2023 18:35 - 29 minutes

SAVE 60% on 3 months of Real Vision Essential 👉 https://realvision.com/last-chance Ash Bennington is joined by Wei Xie and Brandon Da Silva, co-founders of ArenaX Labs, the company behind AI Arena — an Ethereum-based game where players train AI-powered NFT characters to fight opponents. Xie and Da Silva discuss how to make AI more accessible and easier to understand, and why gaming might be the gateway to further learning. Check out the Real Vision Collective season 2—the mint is live. Check ...

Could NFTs Help Clean the Planet?

August 09, 2023 19:47 - 35 minutes

SAVE 60% on 3 months of Real Vision Essential 👉 https://realvision.com/last-chance It's Web3 Wednesday on Crypto Daily Briefing, so Elaine Ly is back, looking at real-life use-cases for NFTs that go far beyond "silly jpgs." André Vanyi-Robin, the CEO of Plastiks, joins her to discuss how his company uses NFTs to help shore up funding for waste management companies—and why they've joined forces with FC Barcelona to boost the effort. Speaking of NFTs, check out the Real Vision Collective season...

How Do You Trade a Sideways Market?

August 08, 2023 17:02 - 33 minutes

SAVE 60% on 3 months of Real Vision Essential 👉 https://realvision.com/last-chance The market might be fairly boring right now, but that doesn't mean it's bad. Michael Safai, co-founder of the quant trading firm Dexterity Capital, joins Ash Bennington to share his approach to trading in the current environment, where he's finding winning strategies, how a pullback of TradFi firms has impacted the landscape, and where he thinks we're headed in the second half of the year. Learn more about your...

Onboarding One Billion Africans Onto Blockchain

August 07, 2023 17:13 - 33 minutes

Chi Nnadi, co-founder and CEO of Mara, an Africa-focused blockchain ecosystem, is joining Ash Bennington to talk about driving crypto adoption in Africa, Mara's upcoming Ethereum-based L2, as well as its educational initiatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RV Collective Season 2 Drop!

August 06, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes

Join Raoul Pal, Elaine Ly, Moritz Heiden, and Bijan Maleki as they discuss all the details from the Real Vision Collective Season 2 drop! This is the biggest community of communities in Web3 and the NFT space. 👉 MINT YOUR NFT HERE https://app.manifold.xyz/c/the-real-vision-collective-season-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Institutional Adoption Is Here to Stay with Jack Neureuter

August 06, 2023 01:12 - 49 minutes

Jack Neureuter, research analyst at Fidelity Digital Assets, stops by to give Raoul an inside look at institutional adoption, where we’re at in the market cycle, and why he believes we might see more pain ahead. Jack and Raoul also cover the BTC vs. ETH debate, smart contracts, and why institutional adoption is no longer a question, but a fact. Recorded on July 12, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ran Neuner on Where We Are in the Crypto Cycle (Crypto Banter)

August 04, 2023 18:28 - 42 minutes

Ash Bennington is joined by Ran Neuner, the founder of Crypto Banter, the popular YouTube channel. Expect a wide-ranging conversation that will touch on where we are in the crypto cycle, Coinbase earnings and Base L2, Worldcoin, and why Ran thinks altcoins have another 50% to fall soon. Also, we've just launched Season 2 of the Real Vision Collective. Check it out here: https://www.realvision.com/collective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harnessing the Power of Bitcoin to Secure Other Chains

August 03, 2023 14:25 - 32 minutes

Ash Bennington is joined by David Tse, professor at Stanford University and co-founder of Babylon, a blockchain that integrates with proof-of-stake chains using Bitcoin's proof-of-work security. They will discuss how Bitcoin could be used to make DeFi projects more secure, how staking could be introduced directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain, and how Bitcoin could be scaled to incentivize its use and appeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trading as an Esport? What Fantasy Investing Can Teach Us

August 02, 2023 18:09 - 31 minutes

It's Web3 Wednesday, so we're looking at how Web3 is changing the nature of investing. Elaine Ly sits down with Brooker Belcourt, founder of Covey, a fantasy trading platform that turns it into an esport, rewarding the best strategies and allowing others to copy them. What lessons can we take from that into our IRL investing? Plus, who's leading the RV League on Covey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Current State of Institutional Adoption

August 01, 2023 18:06 - 30 minutes

We've all heard that a wave of institutional adoption of crypto is on the horizon for years now. But is it finally happening? Shawn Douglass, CEO of Amberdata, an analytics firm that supports companies like Citibank and Kraken, joins Ash Bennington to discuss the current and future state of institutional adoption as well as the effects that the U.S. regulatory environment might have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Searching for Growth Avenues in Crypto

July 31, 2023 15:06 - 29 minutes

Ash Bennington hosts Bundeep Singh Rangar, CEO of Fineqia International, a London-based digital assets company that invests in early-stage tech companies. They talk about the markets, the ETF activity, regulation, and exciting areas of growth in NFTs, fintech and AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto Gathering Finale: Bull-Run or Just More Hopium? with Raoul Pal

July 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Join us for an exhilarating live episode of the Crypto Gathering as we wrap up the event with Raoul Pal, Ash Bennington, and the RV community, diving into the heated debate of whether it's a bull run or just wishful thinking, discussing key insights gained throughout the #CryptoGathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto Gathering Day 4: What are the Hedge Funds Doing?

July 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Join us for an eye-opening episode on Day 4 of the Crypto Gathering as we delve into the world of hedge funds and their involvement in the crypto space. Discover exclusive insights into the strategies, trends, and moves made by hedge funds in the realm of cryptocurrencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Landmark U.S. Crypto Bill Progresses (Polygon Labs' Chief Legal Officer)

July 28, 2023 17:08 - 33 minutes

The U.S. is finally seeing some significant progress when it comes to crypto legislation. Ash Bennington is joined by Rebecca Rettig, Polygon Labs’ chief legal and policy officer, to discuss a milestone bill that's making its way through Congress. Plus, The Value Prop, a database launched by Polygon that shows the various ways Web3 innovation is being deployed in the real world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Macro, Regulation, Staking — ETH's State of Play

July 27, 2023 17:36 - 35 minutes

The pace of changes in Ethereum and the wider crypto space continues unabated, so it's a great time to catch up with one of our favorite Ethereum-focused guests: Andrew Keys, co-founder and managing partner at DARMA Capital. He sits down with Ash to discuss the regulatory landscape following the Ripple/XRP ruling, restaking, zero-knowledge proofs, and the wider macro situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Era for Content Creators

July 26, 2023 17:07 - 35 minutes

Elaine Ly is hosting Somi Arian, founder and CEO of InPeak, for a conversation on community building within a token-gated web3 environment. Elaine and Somi will break down what exactly that means for the content creators' economy — and how InPeak features in all of this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where to Look Beyond the U.S. for Crypto Growth?

July 25, 2023 18:45 - 33 minutes

Ash Bennington is joined by Matteo Dante Perruccio, president international at Wave Digital Assets, an SEC-registered investment advisory firm. They'll discuss how Matteo's TradFi experience is helping him navigate crypto markets, the potential of tokenization, and what exciting developments he's seeing outside the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Privacy and Compliance Coexist in Web3?

July 24, 2023 17:53 - 35 minutes

Guest host Santiago Velez, co-founder and division lead (R&D) at Block Digital Corporation as well as co-founder and VP of R&D at Sindric Solutions, is hosting Oliver Gale, CEO of the Panther Protocol. They'll discuss how DeFi can ensure privacy while remaining compliant, how to make Web3 onboarding for institutions easier and safer, and where Panther's zero-knowledge cross-chain protocol fits in all this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto Gathering Day 3: What it means for NFTs and Web3?

July 23, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes

Join us for an enlightening discussion on Day 3 of the Crypto Gathering as we explore the impact of NFTs and Web3. Gain valuable insights from industry experts on the future of non-fungible tokens, the potential of Web3 technologies, and the evolving digital landscape. Join Rick Rule in person at the Rule Symposium on Natural Resource Investing in Florida, July 23-27. Access to industry insiders: elite bullion dealers, gold council members, and uranium pros. In-person and virtual seats availa...

Crypto Gathering Day 2: What do the Analysts Think?

July 22, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes

Join us for Day 2 of the Crypto Gathering as we dive into the minds of expert analysts. Get exclusive insights, predictions, and thought-provoking discussions on the future of cryptocurrencies. Join Rick Rule in person at the Rule Symposium on Natural Resource Investing in Florida, July 23-27. Access to industry insiders: elite bullion dealers, gold council members, and uranium pros. In-person and virtual seats available at http://realvision.com/rick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

Will Macro Forces Spark a Crypto Boom?

July 21, 2023 18:42 - 34 minutes

What are macroeconomic conditions telling us about the potential for a crypto bull run? Ash is closing out the week with Joe Zhao, partner at Millennia Capital and former Fed economist, to discuss the macro situation, VC investment landscape, and latest AI trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A DeFi OG: It's Time to Take on Centralized Exchanges

July 20, 2023 19:09 - 32 minutes

Despite its popularity among crypto fans, the DeFi experience remains a barrier to entry for many. Synthetix hopes to change that. The breakthrough that DeFi supporters hoped for in the wake of the FTX collapse didn't materialize for the most part. Kain Warwick, founder of on-chain liquidity and derivatives protocol Synthetix, is a DeFi pioneer who knows the issue lies with user experience. He joins Ash Bennington to discuss V3, a big upgrade coming to Syntethix; Infinex, a new project that ...

Let's Get Phygital: The Mistakes Brands Make in Web3

July 19, 2023 18:14 - 32 minutes

It's Web3 Wednesday on why transferring brand loyalty from the physical to the digital world is anything but guaranteed. Web3 is a new frontier for traditional brands, and according to Calvin Chan, founder and CEO of Legitimate, many are going about it the wrong way. He speaks to Elaine about what works and what doesn't when it comes to bridging brand loyalty into the digital world, and how Legitimate is working with real world clients on this — including a "phygital sneakers" collaboration w...

Kraken Chief Legal Officer on Ripple's Big Win

July 18, 2023 21:44 - 30 minutes

Join Rick Rule in person at the Rule Symposium on Natural Resource Investing in Florida, July 23-27. Access to industry insiders: elite bullion dealers, gold council members, and uranium pros. In-person and virtual seats available at http://realvision.com/rick Last week's ruling in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's case against Ripple has given the crypto industry something to cheer on — but what's the on-the-ground impact? Ash will discuss this with Marco Santori, chief legal off...

Why the Ripple XRP Ruling Changes Everything (John Deaton Explains)

July 17, 2023 19:39 - 32 minutes

The crypto industry is still digesting last week's ruling that XRP is not a security... Or is it? John Deaton, managing partner at the Deaton Law Firm and founder of CryptoLaw, joins Real Vision’s Ash Bennington to make sense of the court decision and examine it’s impact on the industry.Also, check out Raoul Pal's "Past, Present, and Future of Real Vision" video to learn about some big and exciting changes coming to Real Vision: https://rvtv.io/3NZ98To Join Rick Rule at the Rule Symposium on ...

Crypto Gathering Day 1: The Crypto/Macro Setup with Raoul Pal

July 16, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes

Welcome to Day 1 of the Crypto Gathering! In this riveting episode, we delve into "The Crypto/Macro Setup" with none other than Raoul Pal. As a renowned macroeconomic expert, Pal navigates the complex intersections between traditional economics and the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency. We dissect the impact of macroeconomic trends on the crypto ecosystem and how crypto is reshaping our economic reality. Don't miss this insightful journey into the future of finance. Tune in and gain an edge ...

Forget the FUD: Why Web3 is Bigger Than You Think w/ Keith Grossman & Raoul Pal

July 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour

It’s been too long since Keith Grossman, president of enterprise for MoonPay, and Raoul chatted on camera, but we finally got them together again. From his time at Wired, to launching Time Pieces at Time, and now leading adoption at MoonPay, Keith has been at the forefront of not only Web2 but now Web3. Is it "game on" for Web3? Raoul and Keith break it down. Recorded on July 7, 2023. This episode of Raoul’s Adventures in Crypto is sponsored by the TOKEN2049 Blockchain Conference. Visit t2049...

Crypto Gathering 2023: Key Takeaways with Raoul Pal & OSF

July 14, 2023 20:13 - 1 hour

Raoul opened the week, Ovie "OSF" Faruq was there in the middle, so now they're both back to wrap up our Crypto Gathering 2023 campaign together. We've tried to answer the question: Is it game on in crypto? Are we about to enter a new bull run? If so, how should you position yourself for it? We've run panels with technical analysts, hedge fund managers, NFT traders and macro thinkers. Time for "final thoughts, key takeaways." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto Gathering 2023: Is It Game On? How Hedge Funds Are Positioning

July 13, 2023 19:39 - 1 hour

It's Day 4 of our "Crypto Gathering: Is It Game On?" campaign asking if we could be entering a new bull run and how to position yourself for it. When investing, it's important to look at what the professionals are doing — so we're asking some of the best in the business. Ash Bennington sits down with Jeff Dorman, CIO at Arca, Chris Sullivan, co-founder and co-portfolio manager at Hyperion Decimus, and Richard Galvin, co-founder and CEO of Digital Asset Capital Management (DACM). Plus, former ...

Crypto Gathering 2023: Is It Game On? Web3 & NFTs

July 12, 2023 19:36 - 38 minutes

It's Day 3 of our "Crypto Gathering: Is It Game On?" campaign asking if we could be entering a new bull run and how to position for it. One area where this would be particularly welcome is the NFT market, which has seen floor prices plunge. But are better days finally upon us? Guest host Sergio Silva, senior director of business development for Web3 at Fireblocks, will ask two NFT traders, artists, and co-founders of the rektguy collection: Ovie "OSF" Faruq and Mando. Join us throughout the w...

Is It Game On? Technical Analysis: Will Clemente, Kyle Doops & Rekt Capital (CG Day 2)

July 11, 2023 20:26 - 1 hour

Join Rick Rule in person at the Rule Symposium on Natural Resource Investing in Florida, July 23-27. Access to industry insiders: elite bullion dealers, gold council members, and uranium pros. In-person and virtual seats available at http://realvision.com/rick It's Day 2 of our "Crypto Gathering: Is It Game On?" campaign looking at whether the tide has turned and how to ride the wave. Today, we'll analyze technical and on-chain metrics, so expect a chart bonanza. Ash Bennington sits down with...

Crypto Gathering 2023: Is It Game On? Raoul's Macro Setup

July 10, 2023 16:21 - 46 minutes

We kick off the Crypto Gathering with one of Raoul's legendary big-picture framework explainers. He walks us through his thinking on a changing macro environment, technological revolution, investment time horizon, and where he sees the biggest opportunities. Join us throughout the week filled with a panel of experts. Details here: https://realvision.com/cryptogathering Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raoul Pal: How the Wolf of All Streets Survives Brutal Crypto Cycles w/ Scott Melker

July 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour

Scott Melker, the host of the famous Wolf of All Streets podcast, joins Raoul to discuss his journey and the highs and lows of being a crypto "influencer." Scott and Raoul also discuss what's getting them excited about the space and what it takes to survive crypto cycles, especially if you're just a retail investor—recorded on May 2, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bankless: Why 2023 is Different

July 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour

Despite their differing journeys into crypto, Bankless founders Ryan Sean Adams and David Hoffman have seen it all in the world of crypto. Together, they join Raoul to share their journey, how they built Bankless into one of the premiere crypto podcasts, and why this bear market is unique. They also cover why Ryan and David founded Bankless Ventures and what it's like to be a crypto "influencer." Recorded on June 20, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto Self-Custody Is Evolving Here's How w/ Ruben Merre & Kris Bullock

July 07, 2023 17:22 - 36 minutes

Nico Brugge and Real Vision Pro Crypto member Kris Bullock, aka Blastoplast, are joined by Ruben Merre, co-founder and CEO of NGRAVE, to discuss a critical (and often daunting) aspect of crypto investing: self-custody. What's the difference between a software and a hardware wallet? How to improve the user experience while maintaining security? And what's with that Ledger controversy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Future of Web3 Gaming Is Here w/ Robbie Ferguson from Immutable

July 06, 2023 16:56 - 39 minutes

Real Vision's Jeremy Varlow welcomes Robbie Ferguson, co-founder of Immutable, to discuss Web3 gaming trends, mainstream adoption progress, and Immutable’s partnerships with the likes of Polygon and GameStop. Recorded on July 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI: Friend or Foe of Crypto Investors? (SingularityDAO)

July 05, 2023 19:08 - 35 minutes

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Web3 Wednesdays on the Crypto Daily Briefing. Elaine Ly will host Marcello Mari, CEO of SingularityDAO, an on-chain portfolio manager platform that aims to combine the power of AI and DeFi. Can artificial intelligence give you an edge or do the risks outweigh the rewards? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Power of Culture in Web3: The GMoney Story

July 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

When GMoney first got into NFTs it was purely as a trade — now, it’s a lifestyle. He joins Raoul to dig into his journey from trad-fi trader to NFT collector and founder of a Web3-enabled fashion brand, 9DCC. Along the way, GMoney and Raoul get into the future of Web3, the controversies surrounding creator royalties, and whether the bottom is in for the market. Recorded on May 3, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Race to the Spot Bitcoin ETF Heats Up w/ John Palmer

July 03, 2023 18:51 - 36 minutes

The crypto market appears to be in thrall of the SEC again and whether it finally approves one of the many applications for a spot bitcoin ETF. John Palmer, president of CBOE Digital, joins Maggie Lake to talk about this race, the influx of TradFi into crypto, and CBOE’s recently approved leveraged derivative products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Compressed NFTs to the Saga Phone, Solana is Ready for Web3 w/ Anatoly Yakovenko

July 02, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes

From drastically reducing the price of NFT collections to launching their hardware phone, Saga, Solana has been moving fast and furious. Solana's co-founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, joins Raoul Pal to dig into the recent developments and why the future of Solana is “open-source.” Anatoly and Raoul also discuss the migration of various Layer-1s moving onto Solana and what the future holds for the ecosystem — both in terms of its blockchain and hardware aspirations. Recorded on May 1, 2023. Learn mo...

What's Wrong With Existing Blockchain Models? w/ Santiago Velez & Evan Cheng

July 01, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes

Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Mysten Labs, the developers behind Sui, believes that the existing blockchain model is broken and that Sui offers the solution. Santiago Velez, co-founder and division lead (R&D) at Block Digital Corporation, welcomes Evan to dig into those claims and explore why a new approach to blockchain models is necessary. Recorded on June 13, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Stars Aligning for Bitcoin? w/ Mike Alfred

June 30, 2023 17:58 - 32 minutes

The news flow is all about Bitcoin today as Fidelity follows BlackRock in applying for a spot bitcoin ETF; mining activity ramps up, with miners sending a record amount of revenue onto exchanges; and an unusually large number of bitcoin options are set to expire today. Are we set for more volatility ahead? Mike Alfred, founder and managing partner of Alpine Fox LP, joins Ash Bennington to dissect it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Meteoric Rise of Liquid Staking (and Why You Should Care) w/ Jacob Blish

June 29, 2023 18:18 - 33 minutes

Ash Bennington is hosting Jacob Blish, the head of business development at Lido, the biggest liquid staking protocol. Liquid staking has grown into an increasingly important sector of the crypto economy, recently becoming the most valuable category of DeFi. Can it maintain its momentum despite a skeptical SEC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Privacy AND Compliance on Blockchain? w/ Concordium Founder

June 28, 2023 18:27 - 37 minutes

Ash Bennington sits down with Lars Seier Christensen, founder and chairman of Concordium Foundation, to talk about the layer 1 blockchain that promises regulatory compliance through embedding zero-knowledge identification into every transaction. The two also discuss the future of DeFi and where we are in the current market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's This Brouhaha With Bitcoin Ordinals? w/ Elizabeth Olson

June 27, 2023 17:46 - 40 minutes

Crypto jargon can be pretty daunting for newcomers. Asking for a Friend is designed to help with that. Join Real Vision's Elaine Ly and Elizabeth Olson, head of growth at Xverse, for a breakdown of one of the hottest new trends in Bitcoin: Ordinals. What are they? How do I get into them? And are they a value-add or a drain on Bitcoin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arbitrum Co-Founder on ETH Scaling Plans w/ Steven Goldfeder

June 26, 2023 17:55 - 38 minutes

Ash Bennington is joined by Steven Goldfeder, co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the company that has developed Arbitrum, a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. The two will discuss Arbitrum's positioning in the L2 space, the latest upgrades, and the outlook for the protocol, its sister chain, and the wider market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bitcoin and the Banking Crisis w/ Jeff Dorman

June 25, 2023 18:55 - 1 hour

In this long over-due catch-up, Jeff Dorman, CIO of Arca, joins Raoul to examine the fallout from the ongoing banking crisis and share why he's bullish on Bitcoin. Jeff and Raoul also cover ETH staking, regulation, and just what might be the biggest issue for the industry going forward. Recorded on May 3, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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