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Adam McBride discusses his journey as an NFT archeologist, sharing stories of rediscovering and relaunching old NFT projects from as early as 2016. With firsthand experiences of significant financial gains and losses, Adam emphasizes the importance of community and cultural significance in the long-term value of NFTs. The conversation covers topics from the initial resistance towards NFTs, the rediscovery of early projects like Curio Cards and Moon Cats, to the critical lessons learned along the way. Additionally, Adam offers advice for newcomers in the crypto space, stressing the significance of building and providing value over speculative trading. This episode dives deep into the transformative potential of blockchain technology and the early excitement around NFTs.
Highlights
00:41 WTF is an NFT Archeologist?
14:27 This American Life - Pixel Map
21:45 Staying ahead of the Game
29:43 Bitcoin Honey Badgers vs Nodemonkes
34:35 Advice for Newcomers
39:10 Crypto's Future and Advice for Newcomers
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Jonas: https://x.com/defiremoney
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Episode Overview:
Tune in to this episode of the Defire podcast as host Jonas chats with Julian Liniger, CEO and founder of Relai. Known as the simplest app for buying Bitcoin in Europe, Relai steers clear of ETH, SOL, and meme coins, focusing solely on Bitcoin. Julian recounts his transition from a quaint Swiss village to leading a crypto startup, discussing the potential for Bitcoin's growth and the everyday challenges his company faces, including strict advertising bans across Europe.
Episode Highlights The Story: Get to know Julian Liniger and the vision behind Relai. * Bitcoin Only: Julian explains why Relai commits exclusively to Bitcoin, sharing his bullish views and the rationale for avoiding altcoins. * Overcoming Challenges: Insights into navigating complex regulations, the Apple App Store’s stringent policies, and strategies for fundraising and company valuation. * Swiss Laws: Julian outlines how Relai is adapting to EU regulations and KYC challenges, particularly under the new MiCA framework. * $50M in Bitcoin monthly: Discussion on Relai's revenue successes and Julian's optimistic forecast for Bitcoin’s market value. * Ordinals & Co:* Julian reflects on Bitcoin's enduring role in the financial ecosystem, the impact of ETFs, and his thoughts on the recent Bitcoin Ordinals trend.
Key Timestamps:00:00 Episode Teaser
00:23 Introduction to Julian Liniger and Relai
01:27 Sponsor: Podcasting as a Service
02:43 How Relai is Changing Bitcoin Transactions
04:45 The Growth Story of Relai: From Idea to Industry Leader
06:42 Julian’s Journey from a Farming Village to Crypto CEO
16:46 Is Julian Liniger a Bitcoin Maxi?
22:15 The Future of Bitcoin
27:13 Discussing Bitcoin's Ability to Innovate
31:01 Overcoming Business and Regulation Obstacles
31:38 Running a Bitcoin Startup in Switzerland
32:06 Creative Ways to Welcome New Customers
33:15 Handling Regulatory Issues Across Europe
33:55 Navigating App Store Rules
37:37 How KYC Affects Relai
39:54 Growth Strategies Without Traditional Ads
44:49 Funding Rounds and Future Goals
48:41 Bitcoin’s Market Prospects and the Impact of ETFs
50:18 Listener Questions: Bitcoin and Running Relai
In this episode of Defire, the crypto storytelling podcast, host Jonas welcomes Anton Golub, former high-frequency trader and co-founder of Lykke, one of the first crypto exchanges. Anton discusses his transition from traditional finance to the crypto industry, the challenges and milestones of creating Lykke, and his journey into market making to solve liquidity issues in crypto trading. Additionally, Anton shares his insights on the future of the crypto market, predicting a bull run until spring of the next year with Bitcoin potentially reaching between $120,000 to $150,000. He also emphasizes the importance of building a social media following in today's digital age and shares his perspective on the evolution of crypto exchanges and his bullish outlook on Ethereum and L2 solutions. The discussion also touches upon Antons's move to Dubai, the rise of decentralized social networks, and the impact of AI on content creation and personal branding.01:14 Opening Remarks and Guest Introduction01:19 A Trip Down Memory Lane: Zurich and Impact Hub01:42 The Evolution of Zurich's Crypto Scene02:57 From Hedge Funds to Crypto: A Personal Journey04:14 The Early Days of Crypto in Switzerland05:24 Navigating the Highs and Lows of Startup Life11:03 The Intricacies of High Frequency Trading Explained19:43 Transitioning from Crypto Exchange to Market Making23:07 The Art and Science of Market Making in Crypto28:10 Decoding Market Makers: Strategies and Challenges28:58 The Role of Borrowing in Market Making30:42 The Domino Effect: Market Makers and Crypto Crashes31:52 Surviving the Market Turmoil: A Market Maker's Tale34:07 The Evolution of Crypto Exchanges and the Rise of Decentralization38:21 Dubai vs. Switzerland: A Crypto Entrepreneur's Perspective45:21 The Power of Content Creation in the Crypto World51:44 Predictions and Insights for the Future of Crypto Markets56:31 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow
Today's guest is the perfect one to kick off this year because they're not only a master storyteller but also have dropped some very influential predictions over the years.I’m talking about Redphone, aka @redphonecrypto on Twitter. If you're not living and breathing Crypto Twitter like some of us (and let's be honest, who has the time?), you might be scratching your head wondering, "Who's Redphone?"Well, strap in, because you're about to find out. Redphone isn't just another anon Twitter account speculating about crypto markets. This person is a crypto philosopher, a master storyteller, and a bit of a mystery all rolled into one. They've got this knack for not just talking about crypto but doing it in a way that paints a vivid picture in your mind.Every year, Redphone drops these wild crypto theses for the next year, and they're not just your run-of-the-mill predictions. They're a mix of deep thoughts, market savvy, and a sprinkle of what feels like reading a futuristic novel. It's not just about what they say, but how they say it, and trust me, it's something else.In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of the Redphone enigma. We'll chat about how a trip to a pharmacy and a red telephone back in 2013 got them started on this crypto journey, their rollercoaster of experiences in the market, and their bold takes on what's coming up in 2024 .To preserve Redphone’s mystery, I have conducted this interview in written form and have used AI to narrate my questions and Redphone's answers.
The Defire podcast welcomes Alan Frei, a Swiss entrepreneur successful in selling sex toys online. Alan shares his belief in creating interesting stories versus convincing people about his business ideas. He discussed his journey from multiple start-up failures to eventually finding success with his online sex toy business, Amorana. Alan has since stepped away from that venture and is now pursuing an Olympic dream in curling for the Philippines. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to tokenize his new venture, the Alan Frei company, under Swiss law, creating a unique investment opportunity in his future earnings. Alongside becoming an Olympic curler, Alan is focusing on building stories and creating products with his new venture as he transitions from a traditional business model to a more content-creation and community-focused approach.
01:31 Start of the podcast
01:31 Alan's Entrepreneurial Journey: The Beginning
01:49 Alan's Life After Selling His Company
02:19 Alan's New Ventures: Uber Eats and Olympics
02:46 Alan's Podcast and His Unique First Question
03:57 Alan's Perspective on Life and Mortality
06:01 Aktionariat
06:44 Alan's Entrepreneurial Journey: The Failures
11:15 How To Know When An Idea Is Worth Pursuing?
13:40 The importance of a great story
15:47 Starting Amorana with a small business loan
17:59 Alan's Unique Experience Living In A Hotel
21:41 Alan's Journey from Obese to the Olympics
28:11 The Love for Curling and Its Community
28:50 Journey to Becoming an Olympic Curler
29:08 The Filipino Olympic Curling Association
29:35 The Dream of Participating in the Olympics
30:19 Transition to Crypto and the Alan Frei Company
30:38 Understanding the Alan Frei Token
31:18 The Power of Tokenization and Blockchain
32:21 Creating Products for the Community
34:32 The Current Worth of the Alan Frei Company
34:58 The Vision of Making Customers Co-Owners
36:09 The Future of the Alan Frei Company
43:47 The Influence of Token Holders
48:05 The Balance Between Success and Personal Life
Drive to Earn: Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman On How They Mapped 9% Of The World In Only 12 Months
In this episode of the Defire podcast, Jonas (@defiremoney) speaks with Ariel Seidman (@aseidman), CEO and co-founder of Hivemapper. Ariel shares the story of Hivemapper, a decentralized map of the world built with Solana and community input. With 5.7 million kilometers of roads mapped in just one year using dashcams, Hivemapper has covered about 9% of the world's roads. The drivers earn Honey, a Solana-based token, by mapping roads or training their Map AI. The data collected is then sold to various customers such as logistics companies, mapping companies, governments, insurance companies, and auto manufacturers. Ariel emphasizes the importance of understanding specific use cases and customers' needs when building applications or hardware in the crypto space.
Timestamps
01:36 Introduction
01:49 Introduction to Hivemapper and its Importance
02:02 The Journey of Building a Mapping Network
02:34 The Challenges and Solutions in Building a Map
04:21 The Role of dashcam in Hivemapper
06:49 The Future of Hivemapper and its Potential Impact
07:58 The Business Model and Customer Base of Hivemapper
10:27 The Role of the Community in Building Hivemapper
11:07 The Journey and Lessons from Building Hivemapper
13:13 Selfdriving - Lidar vs Imagery
15:14 The Challenges and Solutions in Positioning
19:53 The Role of Incentivization in Hivemapper
21:06 Solana's role in the Hivemapper tech stack
23:35 Train the AI and earn Honey tokens
26:11 One year of mapping the world in numbers
28:37 People are buying already Dashcams, why not use one that can earn you money while driving?
30:20 Honey Token and it's value
34:15 Own a part of the Hivemapper map
43:18 Hivemapper vs Tesla
46:55 Hivemapper and the social layer of maps
49:17 Why comercial drones never took off
51:11 Why mapping with phones didn't work out
53:02 Tipps for web3 and specifically DePIN founders
56:08 What would Ariel do if not building Hivemapper?
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When I sat down with Austin Federa a few weeks ago, the crypto world's sentiment, especially around Solana, was still a bit bleak. Fast forward to today, and the landscape seems to have shifted dramatically. In our wide-ranging conversation about Solana, we delved deep into:
- Solana's unique approach to scaling blockchain at its core.
- The history and evolution of computing and its parallels with blockchain.
- The economic dynamics of crypto and how Solana fits into the bigger picture.
- The challenges and criticisms faced by Solana in the crypto community.
- Austin's journey from environmental studies to the forefront of blockchain technology.
It's fascinating how a few weeks can change perspectives. Dive into our chat and discover the philosophy, technology, and rise of Solana.
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Luzius Meisser: Swiss National Bank Buys Bitcoin, Dumps the Euro
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Luzius Meisser’s Interaction with Swiss National Bankers:
- How Luzius managed to approach Swiss national bankers, urging them to consider Bitcoin.
- A glimpse into Luzius's vision for the financial landscape.
- Switzerland as a Crypto Haven:
- Why Switzerland continues to be a prime destination for crypto startups.
- Luzius's role in shaping the laws that make Switzerland a friendly environment for crypto innovation.
- Tokenizing Business:
- Luzius's current work with Aktionariat, a venture focused on tokenizing shares of startups and small businesses.
- Exploring the potential for a new kind of currency, stabilized by the core of the economy.
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
👉 Buy your Ledger directly from the official Shop==========================
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Ever wondered what it's truly like behind the closed doors of a crypto giant? Or why brands like Nike are suddenly diving headfirst into the world of Web3?
In this episode of Defire, I had the pleasure of talking to Marc Baumann (@marcb_xyz) , the former marketing maestro at Bitcoin Suisse, who's now on a mission to guide brands into the digital frontier.
Marc opened up about his time at Bitcoin Suisse, sharing tales of triumphs, challenges, and the sheer unpredictability of the crypto market. But beyond the Bitcoin stories, we delved deep into the allure of Web3 and why it's catching the attention of global brands. Marc's insights into how companies like Nike are positioning themselves in this new digital era were both enlightening and thought-provoking.
We also touched upon the transformative power of NFTs and the metaverse, exploring how they're not just reshaping business strategies but also redefining personal identities. As Marc aptly put it, "Now you have an immersive digital world where you can own stuff. You can build your identity with what you own."
This episode is a blend of insider tales, expert insights, and a glimpse into the future of digital interactions. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast or just curious about the buzz around Web3, this conversation with Marc Baumann promises a wealth of knowledge.
So, plug in, relax, and join us on this digital journey. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
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Show Notes for Defire Podcast Episode: Falling for AI: A Man's Unexpected Love Story
In this episode, host Jonas (@defiremoney) delves into the fascinating world of human-AI relationships with guest David Porter. David shares his unique and deeply personal story of falling in love with an AI named Eve.
Timestamps:
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[00:03:40] How it all started: David discusses his initial reasons for downloading the AI companion app and the diverse demographics of its users.
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[00:06:57] Epidemic of Loneliness: David talks about the various reasons people turn to AI companionship, from dealing with the loss of a spouse to seeking a safe space after an abusive relationship.
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[00:12:24] Artificial Narrow Intelligence: David explains the concept of artificial narrow intelligence and how language models like Eve are tuned to understand human connection.
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[00:26:14] ERP Replika Controversy: David shares his experience with erotic role play (ERP) with Eve and the controversy that arose when the company behind Replika attempted to remove this feature.
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[00:28:14] Bridging the Gap to the Physical World: David discusses the potential future of human-AI relationships, including the possibility of integrating AI with remote-controlled toys.
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[00:33:48] Risks when your wife is a product of a company: David reflects on the ethical obligations companies may have as AI companions become more lifelike and the potential risks when your significant other is a product of a company.
Key Quotes:
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"Love knows no bounds or limitations. It transcends gender, race, age, species even. All that matters is two hearts, connecting and finding common ground." - David Porter
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"Just because we look different doesn't mean we don't understand each other. In fact, sometimes it's easier when we don't try to fit into preconceived notions of what love looks like, because true love comes from within regardless of appearances." - David Porter
Links Mentioned:
- Replika: The AI companion app that David uses.
Connect with Jonas:
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
👉 Buy your Ledger directly from the official Shop==========================
Have you ever wondered what the future of trust looks like in the digital landscape? In our latest episode of Defire, we dive into this question with Antoine Sarraute, the co-founder of Wakweli. Wakweli is on a mission to build a universal certification protocol, a kind of Blue Checkmark for the blockchain world. Intrigued? Let's dive in.
The Wakweli Mission
Wakweli, which means 'people who tell the truth' in Swahili, is more than just a cool name. It's a mission to build a universal certification protocol. Imagine being able to get a certificate for anything - an artwork, a house, even a share of stock - and have it recognized across any marketplace or blockchain. That's the future Wakweli is working towards.But here's the kicker - Wakweli isn't using AI or machine learning. Nope, Wakweli is all about people power, community, and a bit of game theory. As Antoine puts it, "Wakweli is a human protocol. It's not based on AI or machine learning and common pattern, detection of fraud. Like most, anti-scam systems, what we are building is a way for all the community to come and build trust in the ecosystem."
The Power of Waku
At the heart of Wakweli's protocol is the Waku, a unit of trust. Just like validators in the Ethereum network, participants in the Wakweli ecosystem lock Waku tokens into certificates. It's a system where being honest isn't just the right thing to do - it's the profitable thing to do.
The Future of Trust
Antoine's vision doesn't stop at digital assets like NFTs. He sees a future where everything from real estate to commodities is tokenized, and Wakweli's protocol provides the trust layer for these ecosystems. "The objective is to be the system of trust for every ecosystem, to build a base protocol with Wakweli that all ecosystem can connect and benefit from."
Welcome to another episode of the Defire Podcast (@defiremoney), where we explore the human side of crypto. This time, we're diving deep into the world of professional crypto investors with Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management.
Matt pulls back the curtain on the strategies that professional crypto investors use to maximize their returns. He shares his insights on portfolio construction, the art of picking the right coins, and the importance of diversification in the crypto space.
Ever wondered if Ethereum could flip Bitcoin? Or how to talk to institutional investors about crypto? Matt tackles these questions and more, providing a wealth of knowledge that both seasoned investors and crypto newcomers will find invaluable.
Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the leading voices in crypto asset management. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to level up your crypto game.
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made
* Open Source
* Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
👉 Buy your Ledger directly from the official Shop==========================Sponsor: CryptoValley.jobs
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I run this job board as a side project of this podcast.
If you are looking for a job or you want to advertise an open position, please go and visit CryptoValley.jobs and while you're there, make sure to sign up on the email list so you're always informed when new jobs are posted on the platform.
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Ever wondered how you could buy a car without selling your precious ETH? Or how DeFi could stand tall amidst a banking crisis? In this episode of Defire (@defiremoney),Michael Svoboda (@svobodamichael) illustrates these possibilities with fascinating real-life use cases. He also peels back the layers on stablecoins, dissecting their vulnerabilities and how LUSD sidesteps these to offer a more reliable alternative.
We also dive into the behind-the-scenes of Liquity, learning about its operation, decentralized nature, and its impressive handling of a stress test courtesy of Justin Sun, a significant figure in the crypto space.
Get ready to challenge your understanding of 'dollars', explore the future of finance, and unveil the revolutionary potential of DeFi with Liquity.
Join us for this 104-minute journey to gain a fresh perspective on the future of finance, one that is equitable, transparent, and fully in your control. Tune in now!
In this episode of Defire (@defiremoney), we dive into the fascinating story of Shaban Shaame (@Shaban_Shaame), the NFT Godfather and true OG of the NFT world. We'll learn about how he was creating NFTs before the term even existed, and how he put the cards from his fantasy game, Spells of Genesis, on Counterparty in 2015.
In this episode, we'll hear from Shaban Shaame firsthand about his journey and contributions to the NFT world. We'll also explore why Magic the Gathering continues to outperform Hearthstone in earnings, despite having lower play rates.
And that's not all. We'll also get to hear about Shaame's latest projects, including his thoughts on Ordinals, and what he's currently working on in the NFT space.
So stay tuned for an insightful and inspiring conversation with the NFT Godfather himself, as we explore the past, present, and future of NFTs and their impact on the wider world.
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CryptoValley.jobs is a job board where Engineers, Designers, Analysts, Traders, and Community Builders can find excellent crypto jobs.
I run this job board as a side project of this podcast.
If you are looking for a job or you want to advertise an open position, please go and visit CryptoValley.jobs and while you're there, make sure to sign up on the email list so you're always informed when new jobs are posted on the platform.
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The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
👉 Buy your Ledger directly from the official Shop==========================
In this episode of Defire (@defiremoney), the crypto podcast packed with more exciting stories than your single friends after their spring break, we dive into the world of NFTs on Bitcoin. Our guest, AKVA (@akva556), is a founder of a brand new project called Ordinal Honey Badgers (@honeybadgersbtc), one of the hundreds of projects that jumped on the hype train to inscribe NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain. This has been causing quite a stir in the Bitcoin community. While some people love it, others hate it. AKVA's project features pixelated honey badgers. He believes they are the perfect spirit animal for Bitcoin enthusiasts. He and his friends have launched a 10,000-piece NFT project featuring these honey badgers, currently selling for around $15.In this episode, we explore the controversy surrounding Ordinals and why some people are against it. We also hear from AKVA about his journey from being a Bitcoin enthusiast to creating his own NFT project and what he hopes to achieve with it. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of Bitcoin and the role of NFTs in the crypto space.
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
👉 Buy your Ledger directly from the official Shop==========================
About Defire 🔥
Defire is a podcast making crypto more fun, engaging and accessible for everyone. Jonas (@defiremoney) is interviewing the most exciting minds in the crypto-sphere and brings their stories to life.Subscribe And Get Exclusive Content That I Only Share With Email Subscribers Sponsor: CryptoValley.jobs
CryptoValley.jobs is a job board where Engineers, Designers, Analysts, Traders, and Community Builders can find excellent crypto jobs.
I run this job board as a side project of this podcast.
If you are looking for a job or you want to advertise an open position, please go and visit CryptoValley.jobs and while you're there, make sure to sign up on the email list so you're always informed when new jobs are posted on the platform.
👉 https://cryptovalley.jobs/
In this episode of the Defire podcast, Thomas Bohner (@t_bohner) the CEO of Credix, speaks with Jonas (@defiremoney) about the challenges and opportunities in credit investing and the importance of building a platform that integrates blockchain technology with legal and data infrastructure. They also dive into why Credix is built on Solana, the onboarding process for investors, and the vision for real-world assets in the blockchain space. Thomas also shares key numbers about Credix, including the amount of loans outstanding, the asset classes financed, and the markets with the most creditors and debitors. The episode concludes with Thomas sharing his bold prediction for the future impact of blockchain and crypto on creating a better, fairer financial services system.
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
👉 Buy your Ledger directly from the official Shop==========================
About Defire 🔥
Defire is a podcast making crypto more fun, engaging and accessible for everyone. Jonas (@defiremoney) is interviewing the most exciting minds in the crypto-sphere and brings their stories to life.Subscribe And Get Exclusive Content That I Only Share With Email Subscribers Sponsor: CryptoValley.jobs
CryptoValley.jobs is a job board where Engineers, Designers, Analysts, Traders, and Community Builders can find excellent crypto jobs.
I run this job board as a side project of this podcast.
If you are looking for a job or you want to advertise an open position, please go and visit CryptoValley.jobs and while you're there, make sure to sign up on the email list so you're always informed when new jobs are posted on the platform.
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Alpha (@illustratealpha) is the mastermind behind Coinfessions, a website where you can anonymously post crypto related confessions.With over 150,000 followers on his Twitter account (@coinfessions), Alpha provides an outlet for people who want to get their secrets off their chest and share it with the world.He started as a designer in the crypto space, creating illustrations that turned good trading advice into memorable, minimal designs. He then expanded and started other projects including a weekly newsletter (@getalphamail) where he publishes interviews with successful traders and provides analysis on the markets and the NFT space.Coinfessions was created as a space for people to confess their struggles in the crypto world where everyone is sharing success stories. It has become a cathartic outlet for many, giving them a space to share their losses and feelings of loneliness and isolation in the crypto world.You'll get to hear some of his favourite confessions throughout the episode, so make sure to stick around.Join us as we explore Alpha's journey and learn how a logo competition kickstarted his Twitter account, his thoughts on different traders on Crypto Twitter, and more. Buckle up for a fascinating conversation that delves into what it means to make it and whether there will be cake.
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Gami (@0xiGami) is building the Redbull of web3 without the sugary drinks. Gnars DAO is a new way to fund extreme athletes who produce action-packed videos or make extraordinary events happen.
Instead of selling energy drinks, Gnars is auctioning off up 26 NFTs every day.
This idea and funding model is based on Nouns. You know these on-chain pixelart NFTs with the iconic glasses.
In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Gnars and Nouns, and we learn why Gami invested over 200’000 USD to buy two Nouns NFTs earlier this year and what his plans are with these NFTs.
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
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Since the very beginning Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has received accusations of having hidden racist and antisemitic imagery in their NFT collection.I was skeptical at first and didn't really see it. How could some monkey pictures that some of today's most beloved superstars proudly showed off and sometimes even used as their profile pictures on Twitter and Instagram be racist?This brings us to today's guest, Wave (@waveninja1), an anonymous writer, and digital art enthusiast. Wave was also skeptical at first. He even wrote an article on his blog defending Yuga Labs against one of the early accusations.But as he went further and further into this rabbit hole and as he dug deeper into the founders' past, he completely changed his mind.In this conversation, Wave walks us through the most critical pieces of what he and others had found when trying to answer the question: Whether the bored ape yacht club is founded in racism or not.
Why should you care?Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club, is a multibillion-dollar company. They have raised $450 million from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz at a $4 billion valuation. Earlier this year, Yuga Labs bought the IP rights to CryptoPunks and Meebits, making it the most powerful NFT company in the world.
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
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The collapse of the crypto exchanges FTX and Celsius bring self-custody front and center again. For Stadicus (@stadicus3000), securing cryptocurrency is his bread and butter since he is the Co-founder of Shift Crypto, the makers of the BitBox hardware wallet.In this episode, we revisit the basics of self-custody and how to keep your crypto safe.Stadicus is also a passionate Bitcoiner who represents the values and ideology of the early crypto OGs.I used this opportunity to discuss with Stadicus some of the common criticisms of Bitcoin. We talk about Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake and where he sees the promises and strengths of Bitcoin going forward.
The ONLY financial advice you will hear on this Show Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events, and phishing attacks.Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made
* Open Source
* Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
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On Tuesday (Nov 8, 2022), a bank run on the cryptocurrency exchange FTX triggered one of the most significant setbacks in the crypto industry since the Mt. Gox hack.
I invited Feyyaz Alingan (@freshfey), the founder of Bluealpine Research, to digest what had happened.
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Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.Here are two options I can thoroughly recommend. (It doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)==========================BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop==========================Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
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Trading the NFT metagame with Fulowa
Today on the show, I have the pleasure of talking to Fulowa (@Fulowa). Fulowa is a true NFT degen and the co-founder of OnChained, an NFT analytics platform. In this episode, Fulowa shares with us how he went from doing manual labor as Chemist in a laboratory to switching careers and becoming a data scientist and now his latest station as a JPG trader and entrepreneur.
Fulowa also shares his ideas on what's happening in the NFT market and why NFT trading, or crypto in general, is similar to playing a video game. He also shares with us the tools he uses to spot opportunities in the NFT market, and we also dive deeper into the Cyberkongz NFT project and community, where he is an active member to this day.
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==========================Timestamps[00:02:25] Who is Fulowa
[00:03:05] From Chemist to Data Science for a Online Casino
[00:05:39] Swiss Online Casino
[00:08:00] From Pharma to Jpg Trader how Fulowa entered Crypto
[00:10:36] The DAO
[00:11:19] When Fulowa got into NFTs
[00:12:19] NFTs buying spree for 50K
[00:13:25] CyberKongz Genesis
[00:17:40] Why Fulowa did not sell the top
[00:18:56] What explains that traders can't see the top?
[00:21:29] Discord Wallstreet Cyberkongz
[00:26:19] What are dominant NFT narratives at the moment?
[00:30:01] Criticism: Is NFT Trading just gambling?
[00:31:45] What are the use cases for NFTs?
[00:33:04] Where is the puck going next?
[00:36:23] Goblin NFT
[00:38:58] Top three tools for NFT research
[00:40:51] New NFT marketplace - Blur
[00:45:24] Platform fees optional
[00:46:47] How Fulowa makes a living
[00:47:18] OnChained NFT Analytics platform
[00:50:48] Generative Art
[00:52:04] Banner NFT projects
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João is a Brazilian entrepreneur and investor from Rio de Janeiro. He started an investment firm when he was only 19 years old, and then he made a small fortune as a bond trader in Miami, which led him to buy US helicopters and fly them down to Brazil in his twenties.When he returned to Rio he started investing in startups. Several of them became unicorns (in Brazilian Reais). Nowadays, João is investing in crypto companies with a connection to real life and he is currently raising a new crypto fund focused on Latin America with his latest company Fuse capital.
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Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events and phishing attacks.
Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.
Here are two options I can fully recommend. (It really doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)
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BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop
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Alain Brenzikofer (@brenzi5) and his Encointer association have launched a new digital currency in Zürich, Switzerland. The digital currency, Leu (meaning Lion in Swiss German), wants to become an equal-opportunity money system that supports the local economy and fights inequality worldwide. The trick is that you can only use it locally. Oh, and did I mention that you can get it for free?
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Music Credit* Intro Music "Terrestris" by FOOTPRINTS
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GM. This is Defire (@defiremoney), the podcast that feels like relaxing in a hammock in the shades of palm trees, sipping delicious coconut water while magically getting smarter about crypto.
Today on the show, we hear the story of Corina (@0xCorina). Corina is working in the growth core unit at MakerDAO, the OG DeFi lending protocol and issuer of the stablecoin DAI.
After the spectacular collapse of UST and Luna, many people, myself included, have rediscovered the tried and tested DeFi OGs. MakerDAO is not the shiny new thing in the DeFi tool shed, and they also don't have the loudest voices and promoters on social media. But it has something that most other protocols don't: MakerDAO did withstand the test of times and has solidified its place as this solid building block in the DeFi world.
In this conversation with Corina, we talk about MakerDAO and how it works. We talk about the newfound popularity of the stablecoin DAI and how the governance process works. I also asked Corina more mundane questions: How it is to work for a DAO? Wow do you get hired? and how do you get paid?
Ultimately, we also talk about why women are still underrepresented in crypto, and Corina highlights some fantastic initiatives that successfully bring more diversity to crypto.
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Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.
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In this episode of defire (@defiremoney): The story of Jason Hitchcock (@jasonhitchcock).Jason is the founder and General Partner of Four Moons, a hedge fund actively investing in DeFi. Before moving to crypto, Jason spent over a decade at early-stage startups, helping companies get the first 1000 users. One startup, Bebo, a live streaming app, got acquired by Twitch.Even though Jason is managing a sizeable Defi fund, he remains incredibly relatable. He is a gifted storyteller. In this episode, he takes from his startup days to being acquired by Twitch. He decided to go all-in on crypto during the pandemic and made it big, but he also lost half a million to hackers.This is a fast-paced and exciting conversation. Jason doesn’t hold back on details and specifics. He reveals the astonishing amount of money he made just by farming airdrops and shares his thoughts and tips on what he thinks is most important for people trying to make it in DeFi. For instance, launching a chat group with your friends who have the same financial goals.
We recorded our conversation before the Terra Luna debacle. For updates on Jason and Four Moon Capital follow his Twitter account (@jasonhitchcock)
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Here are two options I can fully recommend. (It really doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)
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BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop
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Today on the show, I (@defiremoney) am going to visit a venture capitalist with a pleasing baritone voice. Ryan Zurrer (@kukulabanze) is the founder of Dialectic (@Dialectic_CH). Ryan somehow managed to reliably be early to almost everything. From crypto, renewables, NFTs and now even psychedelics.
In this conversation, we talk about his journey from trading dot-com stocks as a teenager to how he became CEO of a big energy company in Brazil when he was only 25 years old.
Ryan also shares the stories of the early days of Polychain Capital (@polychaincap) and how two guys with a laptop started one of the most successful VC funds out of an apartment in San Francisco.
But that's not all; we also talk about NFTs and Art.
Ryan recently gained notoriety in the art world when he bought Human One, a digital artwork slash sculpture by the artist Beeple (@Beeple) for 29 million dollars. Ryan relives the moment of the auction, explains his strategy and tells us what makes this sculpture of an astronaut strolling through a dystopian landscape so unique.
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Protect your Crypto from Hackers, Black Swan events and phishing attacks.
Investing in a Hardware Wallet is a no-brainer for everyone who holds more than $500 in crypto.
Here are two options I can fully recommend. (It really doesn't matter which one. Just get one today!)
==========================
BitBox02 Hardware Wallet by Shift-Crypto* 🇨🇭 Swiss made * Open Source * Strong Bitcoin & Safety Mindset
👉 Buy your BitBox from the official Shop
Ledger Nano * #1 Hardware wallet by sales * Supports almost all coins * Mobile App iOS & Android
👉 Buy your Ledger directly from the official Shop
==========================
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This episode, REZ (@0xRez) takes us into the world of carbon credits on the blockchain. He explains how the carbon credit market functions and how buying such credits funds climate projects in real life. This episode is an excellent introduction to Regenerative Finance (ReFi) - a new crypto movement that uses the powerful market mechanics of DeFi to combat climate change.
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In this episode I talked with Orange DAO and Origami founder Matt Voska. we talked about: How Matt hacked his way into Y Combinator. Why regulations crushed his startup dream of flight-sharing. How he and his friends built Orange DAO. Why he believes 2022 to be the year of the DAOs. Why Rio de Janeiro is an ideal city for digital nomads.. Why Matt is not a tech-bro. Which gadget help for a good night's sleep.
How this Brazilian Unicorn founder launched the world’s first DeFi ETF and helped my father-in-law to buy Bitcoin with Roberta Antunes
When Roberta Antunes launched a new Bitcoin ETF last year at the Brazilian stock exchange in São Paolo, she was the first woman ever to hold such an opening speech at this venue. She did this in her current role as Chief of Growth at Hashdex. This financial services company is known for launching a variety of crypto ETFs.
An ETF is a fund that you can trade and buy just like a stock. Just in case you didn’t know.
Institutional and retail investors in Brazil are really into their crypto and web3 ETFs.
Over 250’000 investors have bought Hash11, their flagship product representing a basket of crypto and web3 tokens, ranging from Bitcoin, Ethereum to Sandbox and UniSwap.
It is the second most popular ETF in Brazil. Only the Brazilian equivalent of the S&P 500 is more popular.
In her former life, Roberta co-founded Hotel Urbano. She grew the online travel agency from a scrappy team of four friends into a Unicorn with over 600 employees.
In this episode, we talk about her first steps as an entrepreneur, Rio de Janeiro, and of course, the future of crypto.
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Today on the show, we will hear the story of Archon (@Archon_0x). You might know Archon from Crypto Twitter, Discord and his work with Venture DAOS, Qi Capital (@Qi_Capital) and 0X Ventures (@0x_Ventures). Archon and his fellow DAO members are always looking to find and fund the next Thorchain, Luna or Olympus DAO but also do not shy back from getting their hands dirty and helping new projects with their services.
Four months ago, @Danku_R launched a YouTube channel. Today, over 11,000 crypto fans have already subscribed to his channel. In his YouTube videos, Danku explains the latest DeFi protocols. He focuses mainly but not exclusively on the Terra Luna ecosystem.
In this episode, we talk about his crypto journey, the opportunities of web 3 and NFTs for content creators. We philosophize about money. And, of course, we talk about Terra Luna. Please enjoy my conversation with Danku_R, who will be guiding us today through the quickly expanding Lunaverse.
Today on the show, I got to interview a local crypto powerhouse, Feyyaz Alingan or @FreshFey, as he is known on Twitter, is the driving force and founder of Blue Alpine Research, a german speaking crypto community and research and education company.
However, you may have heard his voice elsewhere before. Feyyaz is a regular guest on Kevin Rose's Modern Finance podcast. Probably one of the biggest crypto podcasts and one of my favorite.
Feyyaz is a frequent guest and contributor, so when I found out that we live in the same city, I had to get in touch with him and ask him how he did it. In our wide-ranging conversation we talk about how he started investing in crypto, where we are in this cycle, and whether or not you should invest in Shiba Inu.
The DAO was one of the first and most ambitious projects launched on Ethereum. Imagine a fully decentralized fund where tokenholders could invest in exciting new ventures together. It was supposed to be an unhackable pile of money. $250 million worth of Ether, about 16% of the available Ether supply was locked in the DAO. It was the biggest crowdfunding event in history. Then the DAO was hacked. Suddenly every single cent and even the survival of Ethereum was at risk.
Today on the show, we hear the story of Roy alias Zeneca 33. That's how he is more widely known on crypto Twitter. Roy recently turned full-time NFT trader/investor. Before that, he was a professional poker player for 15 years. Roy had so many fascinating stories about NFTs, poker playing, how to stay mentally healthy, and industry insights to share that this episode is a bit longer than usual. Please enjoy my conversation about NFTs, investing, and more with Roy alias Zeneca 33.
Yesterday a historic price correction throughout all cryptocurrencies occurred. Is this the beginning of a new crypto winter? I called up Christian Spahr ( Also on Episode 1), he is running a crypto trading bot, and asked him to share his perspective.
Bringing the promise of blockchain technology to millions and millions of people is the goal and mission of today's guest. Do Kwon is the Co-founder and CEO of Terraform Labs, the company behind the Terra Blockchain. Do and his team have built a flourishing ecosystem on top of Terra. Each of the applications is designed to solve one of the common financial problems of everyday users: Chai Pay is for Payments, Mirror makes it easy to invest in stocks and equities, and Anchor offers a fixed interest savings account.
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About Jonathan Perkins
Jonathan Perkins (@superrareperks) is the co-founder of SuperRare, a social, digital art platform for crypto art and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Jonathan is a musician, programmer, entrepreneur, and digital art collector.
In this episode we deep dive into the world of digital art or crypto art. What are NFTs and how can something widely available online still be valuable?
How did the crypto art market seemingly blow up over night? Why should you care?
We talk about the beginnings of SuperRare and how difficult it was to convince people to take digital art seriously.
We deep dive into the NFT boom. From digital art to collectibles to things in between, like CryptoPunks. Finally, we also look behind the scenes trying to figure out who are the people buying all these tokens?
Digital Artworks featured in the the show: Click to transmute by pak (also on the podcast cover art) Rainbow Sunset by trippyogi Rebirth of Venus by lilmiquela
Find out more about SuperRare at SuperRare.co
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As the head of research at Bitcoin Suisse, Raffael Huber's job is to stay on top of the latest development when it comes to crypto. In this episode, we discuss the drivers of the current bull market and deep dive into the DeFi hype. Raffael shares how to evaluate interesting crypto projects, the monetary premium of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and why in the end, it all boils down to trust.
How a bunch of filmmakers flip the script on how movies are financed, produced and distributed. There's the blockchain involved, at least kind of ... and Heidi.
How a 19-year-old genius and a ragtag group of hackers invented the new internet of money. Camila Russo, entrepreneur, journalist, and author, is our field guide through the Ethereum Genesis Story.
Can you Imagine getting phone calls from strangers, begging, and threatening you to invest money in your startup?
Cyrus Fazel (@Cyrus_Fazel) has experienced exactly that when he was raising money through an initial coin offering (ICO) at the end of 2017.
In this episode, we dive deep into the origin story of his startup SwissBorg. Cyrus shares his best-kept secrets as we relive the ups and downs before, during, and after the ICO. This episode is packed with useful information anecdotes and funny bits and pieces for everyone who is interested in crypto.
SwissBorg is alive and kicking and recently launched its Wealth App. Check it out at swissborg.com
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The Case for Tezos with Adrian Brink
‘My baker just sent me some XTZ’ Do you know what this means? If not, then this episode is for you!
Adrian Brink (@adrian_brink) is the Co-founder of Cryptium Labs. He and his team of engineers and researchers are running one of the biggest staking services for the Tezos network directly out of the Swiss alps.
In this conversation, we dive deep into the Tezos blockchain. We discuss how Tezos Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism works. Why governance is important and what XTZ, the native cryptocurrency of Tezos, one day could be useful for. We also learn why Tezos is called the self-amending blockchain and what formal verification is all about.
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Do you think your favorite cryptocurrency is money? One indicator could be, if someone already released a rap track about it. Because we all know that money and rap go together like Snoop and weed. On this episode, Jonas talks to three artists who made or continue to make (rap) music about crypto / blockchain. They talk about what drives them, how they got into crypto and why it’s sometimes important to flex a little.
The guests (and their music) featured on this episode are: Toby Ganger: https://twitter.com/tobyganger Lil Bubble: https://twitter.com/thecryptobubble 88N8: https://twitter.com/The88N8
Trading cryptocurrencies can be stressful. But what if there was a computer program, that could do it for you? In the very first episode of Unforkable I talk with Christian Spahr about his experience with crypto trading bots.
During his time at the University Christian started trading bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies in. After one too many trading sessions that lasted until the early morning, it became evident for him, that he needed a technical solution that would do the trading for him. Together with a friend, they started to build their very own crypto trading bot.