The Biggest Scam: Banks. Fixed By Bitcoin, with Robert Breedlove

One of crypto’s most trusted voices of reason, Ari Paul, is gifted with the ability to stay neutral and logical while many others swing wildly between euphoria and depression. Although Paul remains optimistic towards Bitcoin, he understands that it fundamentally, and existentially, still has some growing to do as it morphs into the ultra-secure network many believe it will become. Furthermore, he knows that if grandma can't easily navigate and trust the system, it isn't truly ready for the masses. The truth isn't always easy to hear, but in this episode, Paul offers one of the most holistic and logical views regarding Bitcoin and the crypto space. Follow Ari Paul: https://twitter.com/AriDavidPaul In this episode, Melker and Paul discuss a range of topics including: The Coinbase listing breakdown Exposure to exchange tokens Bitcoin’s existential risk Billion-dollar slippage Bull market phenomena Trusting grandma with crypto Coordinated Bitcoin attacks Fragmented crypto liquidity Uniswap rug pulls The natural trend towards consolidation Ledgers in a safety deposit box ---- NEXO Try Nexo’s full-suite, instant crypto banking service, featuring: Savings accounts with up to 12% interest on crypto, stablecoins & fiat, Flexible crypto-backed credit lines at just 5.9% APR, An exchange with 75+ crypto and fiat pairs and best-price guarantee, All this and more wrapped up in a single Nexo Wallet. Start banking at https://thewolfofallstreets.link/nexo or download the app on Google Play or the App Store. ---- Legacy of Dead This episode was brought to you by Bitcasino. The worlds leading Bitcoin-led online casino and crypto-centric gaming destination. Wager your way into a world of opportunity, with the ultimate Fun, Fast and Fair crypto-casino experience. Deposit, wager, and withdraw in real-time with a host of top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LiteCoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), TRON (TRX), Ripple (XRP), and more! Use the promo link https://thewolfofallstreets.link/Bitcasino, to unlock your 200 FREE SPINS in the Legacy of Dead Promotion. –––– COSMOS Visit https://thewolfofallstreets.link/cosmos to learn about the Cosmos Hub and how the $ATOM can connect every blockchain. Cosmos is the port city connecting chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum to ensure your liquidity on any chain can be used anywhere. Find new staking opportunities, applications, or build your own parachain at cosmos.network. https://thewolfofallstreets.link/cosmos --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co ---- Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

22 Apr 20211h 7min

Those who don’t understand Ethereum believe it was simply created, however, when you fully understand it, you will realize the asset is simply a portal to a new future that is being discovered. Bankless co-founder David Hoffman believes that Ethereum is lifting the archaic veil from the legacy system, replacing the good, bad, and ugly on a daily basis. Hoffman explains that in order for Ethereum to establish itself as a financial revolution, the necessary major upgrades as we transition to 2.0 will inevitably continue to have growing pains. Achieving this milestone, although not a simple task, is critical for the better of global finance. Follow David Hoffman: https://twitter.com/TrustlessState In this episode, Melker and Hoffman discuss a range of topics including: The controversial EIP-1559 The power of Ethereum miners ETH 2.0 timeline The minimal viable merge “Ethereum killers” Monetary Maximalism Synthetic Ethereum The shipping container metaphor Ethereum splitting in two Berlin and London hardfork The NFT revolution --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 9.5% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Go to https://thewolfofallstreets.link/voyager and download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- Mina Protocol Mina is the world's lightest blockchain, powered by participants. Rather than apply brute computing force, Mina uses advanced cryptography and recursive zk-SNARKs to ensure a super-light and constant sized chain, that allows participants to quickly sync and verify the network. The team behind Mina is backed by VCs such as Coinbase Ventures, and Mina's adversarial testnet was the largest public testnet outside of ETH 2.0. To get involved ahead of Mina’s mainnet, visit https://thewolfofallstreets.link/mina --- Matcha 0x Matcha is the easiest way to trade in DeFi. Matcha enables traders to seamlessly swap tokens using 20+ aggregated liquidity sources that deliver better prices than going to a centralized exchange or Uniswap. Connect your wallet and start today at https://thewolfofallstreets.link/matcha Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co

20 Apr 20211h 1min

Since John Wu’s first appearance on the podcast, Avalanche Protocol, alongside Avalanche Labs, has snowballed into a multi-billion dollar network. But this is only the beginning with Wu’s goal to unlock hundreds of trillions of illiquid assets trapped in financial systems. He envisions not only to put the world into second gear but at the same time, improve the lives of those who haven’t been given a fair chance financially. For once the individual can become financially empowered, and not be at the beck and call of governments or powerful corporations. Follow John Wu: https://twitter.com/John1wu In this episode, Melker and Wu discuss a range of topics including: Digitizing $700 trillion in assets Miami as the crypto hub The printing press and internet 1.0 Worthless risk-adjusted yield Ava Labs complimenting Ethereum Hiring more lawyers than employees The death of the dollar and replacing banks Self-empowerment through crypto Trillions sitting on corporate balance sheets Early investing in web 2.0 NFTs and musicians ---- NEXO Try Nexo’s full-suite, instant crypto banking service, featuring: Savings accounts with up to 12% interest on crypto, stablecoins & fiat Flexible crypto-backed credit lines at just 5.9% APR An exchange with 75+ crypto and fiat pairs and best-price guarantee All this and more wrapped up in a single Nexo Wallet. Start banking at https://thewolfofallstreets.link/nexo Or download the app on Google Play or the App Store. ---- Legacy of Dead This episode was brought to you by Bitcasino. The worlds leading Bitcoin-led online casino and crypto-centric gaming destination. Wager your way into a world of opportunity, with the ultimate Fun, Fast and Fair crypto-casino experience. Deposit, wager, and withdraw in real-time with a host of top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LiteCoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), TRON (TRX), Ripple (XRP), and more! Use the promo link https://thewolfofallstreets.link/Bitcasino, to unlock your 200 FREE SPINS in the Legacy of Dead Promotion. –––– COSMOS Visit https://thewolfofallstreets.link/cosmos to learn about the Cosmos Hub and how the $ATOM can connect every blockchain. Cosmos is the port city connecting chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum to ensure your liquidity on any chain can be used anywhere. Find new staking opportunities, applications, or build your own parachain at cosmos.network. https://thewolfofallstreets.link/cosmos ---- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co ---- Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

15 Apr 20211h 3min

From a technical analyst to a macro investor, Raoul Pal has amassed a global audience for his expertise on everything markets. Coining the popular term “going irresponsibly long Bitcoin,” Raoul believes that Governments and their failed policies will drive up Bitcoin’s value and ecosystem to unimaginable levels. It is for this exact reason that the world is undergoing the largest technology transformation in human history in the shortest amount of time.    Follow Raoul Pal: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI   In this episode, Melker and Pal discuss a range of topics including: Irresponsibly long Bitcoin Holding all your money in crypto Raoul Pal’s house special Metcalfe's law Bitcoin’s geopolitical role Sovereign wealth funds Opting out of fiat systems Leaving a mean-reverting world Global debasement Throwing away stimulus checks Entering the exponential age --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 9.5% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Go to https://thewolfofallstreets.link/voyager and download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- Mina Protocol Mina is the world's lightest blockchain, powered by participants. Rather than apply brute computing force, Mina uses advanced cryptography and recursive zk-SNARKs to ensure a super-light and constant sized chain, that allows participants to quickly sync and verify the network. The team behind Mina is backed by VCs such as Coinbase Ventures, and Mina's adversarial testnet was the largest public testnet outside of ETH 2.0. To get involved ahead of Mina’s mainnet, visit https://thewolfofallstreets.link/mina --- Matcha 0x Matcha is the easiest way to trade in DeFi. Matcha enables traders to seamlessly swap tokens using 20+ aggregated liquidity sources that deliver better prices than going to a centralized exchange or Uniswap. Connect your wallet and start today at https://thewolfofallstreets.link/matcha --- Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co

13 Apr 20211h 1min

A fan favorite from his first appearance on the podcast, Mark Yusko returned for round 2 to discuss Bitcoin’s epic price appreciation. From schmuck insurance to boomer rocks to flying money, this episode will raise your Bitcoin conviction at least two notches higher no matter where you’re at. Yusko’s epic career in finance continues to race ahead of the curve, making this an episode not to be missed, plus he is the only guest to actually howl on the show. Follow Mark Yusko on Twitter, @MarkYusko. In this episode, Melker and Yusko discuss a range of topics including: Halvings + human emotions = cycles Energy converted to value Financial natural selection Satoshis instead of Bitcoin Zero is off the table Being wrong vs staying wrong Boomer rocks Flying money Concentration vs diversification Group stink Opting out of systemic devaluation ---- NEXO Try Nexo’s full-suite, instant crypto banking service, featuring: Savings accounts with up to 12% interest on crypto, stablecoins & fiat Flexible crypto-backed credit lines at just 5.9% APR An exchange with 75+ crypto and fiat pairs and best-price guarantee All this and more wrapped up in a single Nexo Wallet. Start banking at nexo.io Or download the app on Google Play or the App Store.   ---- Legacy of Dead  This episode was brought to you by Bitcasino. The worlds leading Bitcoin-led online casino and crypto-centric gaming destination. Wager your way into a world of opportunity, with the ultimate Fun, Fast and Fair crypto-casino experience.  Deposit, wager, and withdraw in real-time with a host of top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LiteCoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), TRON (TRX), Ripple (XRP), and more!  Use the promo link bitcasino.io/scott, to unlock your 200 FREE SPINS in the Legacy of Dead Promotion. –––– COSMOS Visit cosmos.network to learn about the Cosmos Hub and how the $ATOM can connect every blockchain. Cosmos is the port city connecting chains like Bitcoin and Ethereum to ensure your liquidity on any chain can be used anywhere. Find new staking opportunities, applications, or build your own parachain at cosmos.network. https://cosmos.network ---- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co ---- Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

8 Apr 20211h 20min

While other young people were dreaming of fitting into their social circles, Evan Shapiro was dreaming of an entirely new social reality built by cryptography, Bitcoin, and blockchain. Today, he is living that dream through 01 Labs and Mina Protocol as he innovates technology that allows people to regain control of their digital lives and protect their personal data. This episode will take you on a journey, exploring how his pursuit tackles the infamous cryptocurrency trilemma. In this episode, Melker and Shapiro discuss a range of topics including: Utopian digital systems Regaining control of your digital life Zero-knowledge proofs and zk-SNARKS Monetizing data Ethereum 2.0 and sharding Crossing the store of value chasm The mainstream knowledge 4-year lag The cryptocurrency trilemma On and off-chain data A new social reality --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 9.5% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Go to https://www.investvoyager.com/ and download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- Mina Protocol Mina is the world's lightest blockchain, powered by participants. Rather than apply brute computing force, Mina uses advanced cryptography and recursive zk-SNARKs to ensure a super-light and constant sized chain, that allows participants to quickly sync and verify the network. The team behind Mina is backed by VCs such as Coinbase Ventures, and Mina's adversarial testnet was the largest public testnet outside of ETH 2.0. To get involved ahead of Mina’s mainnet, visit https://minaprotocol.com/wolf --- Matcha 0x Matcha is the easiest way to trade in DeFi. Matcha enables traders to seamlessly swap tokens using 20+ aggregated liquidity sources that deliver better prices than going to a centralized exchange or Uniswap. Connect your wallet and start today at https://matcha.xyz/wolf --- Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co

6 Apr 202153min

Mining is a vital part of the Bitcoin ecosystem but is often mischaracterized and misunderstood by even seasoned crypto investors. Mining expert and Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall came on the show to break down all things mining. In this episode, Wall dispels the many myths surrounding the industry, revealing how the process actually works and giving a look behind the scenes. As the first mining expert on the show, this is an extremely illuminating conversation on this often reclusive sector.   In this episode, Melker and Wall discuss a range of topics including:   Mining myths Renewable vs non-renewable mining A shortage of Bitcoin mining rigs Mining all the Bitcoin Miner capitulation A good crypto citizen Adjusting for difficulty and halvings Managing massive facilities Hydroelectric mining A premium on virgin Bitcoin The forgotten metric of mining ---- NEXO Try Nexo’s full-suite, instant crypto banking service, featuring: Savings accounts with up to 12% interest on crypto, stablecoins & fiat Flexible crypto-backed credit lines at just 5.9% APR An exchange with 75+ crypto and fiat pairs and best-price guarantee All this and more wrapped up in a single Nexo Wallet. Start banking at nexo.io Or download the app on Google Play or the App Store.   ---- Legacy of Dead  This episode was brought to you by Bitcasino. The worlds leading Bitcoin-led online casino and crypto-centric gaming destination. Wager your way into a world of opportunity, with the ultimate Fun, Fast and Fair crypto-casino experience.  Deposit, wager, and withdraw in real-time with a host of top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LiteCoin (LTC), Tether (USDT), TRON (TRX), Ripple (XRP), and more!  Use the promo link Bitcasino.io/Scott, to unlock your 200 FREE SPINS in the Legacy of Dead Promotion. ---- MAKERSPLACE MakersPlace is the go-to premium marketplace for purchasing rare digital artworks from the world’s top creators (Ie. José Delbo, Trevor Jones, Pak, SSX3LAU, Shu Lea Cheang). New artworks are dropped twice a week, where they typically sell out within seconds of release and have been reselling several months later, upwards of 10x. Subscribe for exclusive drop notifications at https://makersplace.com/thewolf ---- Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members ---- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co

1 Apr 20211h 5min

The last time Richard Byworth was on the podcast; Bitcoin was slowly pushing to $10,000. Now that it has exploded to 5x this figure, Byworth’s Diginex exchange has seen spectacular growth in every metric and yet, he still believes the leading digital asset is an opportunity not to be missed. His thesis suggests that governments, corporations, investment funds, and the FED will each play a unique role in driving Bitcoin’s price to a 6-figure cycle top. In this episode, Melker and Byworth discuss a range of topics including: Supply-side shock CFOs convincing their board to buy Bitcoin Peter Schiff capitulating Ethereum scam wicks Government seizures Exchanges running out of Bitcoin Apple’s secretive treasury A 175K cycle top Governments buying Bitcoin --- VOYAGER This episode is brought to you by Voyager, your new favorite crypto broker. Trade crypto fast and commission-free the easy way. Earn up to 9.5% interest on top coins with no lockups and no limits. Go to https://www.investvoyager.com/ and download the Voyager app and use code “SCOTT25” to get $25 in free Bitcoin when you create your account. --- Mina Protocol Mina is the world's lightest blockchain, powered by participants. Rather than apply brute computing force, Mina uses advanced cryptography and recursive zk-SNARKs to ensure a super-light and constant sized chain, that allows participants to quickly sync and verify the network. The team behind Mina is backed by VCs such as Coinbase Ventures, and Mina's adversarial testnet was the largest public testnet outside of ETH 2.0. To get involved ahead of Mina’s mainnet, visit https://minaprotocol.com/wolf --- Matcha 0x Matcha is the easiest way to trade in DeFi. Matcha enables traders to seamlessly swap tokens using 20+ aggregated liquidity sources that deliver better prices than going to a centralized exchange or Uniswap. Connect your wallet and start today at https://matcha.xyz/wolf --- Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members --- If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with your colleagues & friends, rate, review, and subscribe. This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: https://www.blockworks.co

30 Mar 20211h 3min