Jack O’Holleran, CEO of Skale Labs on Pulling Away from the Pack in Sports, Business, Crypto and Life

Finance and football don’t normally go together, but Sean Culkin's passion for finance matches his love for football. While grinding through college, Sean spent his spare time behind a Bloomberg terminal learning about the failing financial system. Upon discovering Bitcoin, Sean Culkin joined the select ranks of athletes who have opted to receive their salary in bitcoin, strengthening the emerging trend that professionals around the world are beginning to follow. Follow Sean Culkin: https://twitter.com/culkin22 This episode explores: ・Converting almost $1m to Bitcoin ・Back-loaded interest ・7 out of 10 athletes going broke ・Playing college football and studying finance ・Buying cash flow assets ・Playing for the Kansas City Chiefs ・Teaching athletes about investing ・TikTok meme stocks ・Elon Musk and Bitcoin ・Government money printing ・The Doge gateway drug ・Opting out of the fiat system --- 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. --- 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 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 ーーー Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

13 Maj 202159min

After successfully founding Satoshi Dice and Coinapult, Erik Voorhees took his developer passion to the next level with ShapeShift, one of the earliest and most influential trading platforms in the crypto space. Driven by his vision to reimagine global finance, Erik continues his pursuit for a new financial system that lives outside our modern day fiat ecosphere. Follow Erik Voorhees: https://twitter.com/ErikVoorhees This episode explores: Escaping the fiat system Pristine money Lambo memes Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger Money from thin air DeFi vs banks Yachts as collateral Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade Zero day bugs Gambling in crypto Governments freezing assets --- 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 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, including 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 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  --- 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 ーーー Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

11 Maj 20211h 5min

About 10 years ago, a subreddit formed around a shared interest in volatile stocks and high-risk strategies. Claiming the name WallStreetBets, the community attracted millions of ambitious investors and traders, ready to stick it to Wall Street and beat them at their own game. This culminated in the now infamous GameStop gamma squeeze. Jaime Rogozinski, the founder of WSB, discusses the intimate details of the GameStop saga and his meteoric ascent to Hollywood in the aftermath. Follow Jaime Rogozinski: https://twitter.com/wallstreetbets This episode explores:   WallStreetBets internationally Going long on GameStop Meme stock traders Robinhood warriors Short squeezing Wall Street The Roaring Kitty Retail breaking the system Finding Wall Street’s cheat code The Coinbase listing Arbitrage trading Bringing the gamma squeeze to Hollywood --- 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. --- Bitcasino Now until June 27th Wolf of All Streets listeners will have the chance to WIN 1 of 3 Teslas!  A 0.05 mBTC wager gets you in on the action and enters you to win a Tesla Model 3 Performance Vehicle!  Start playing today for your chance to WIN.  Be sure to use my personal URL for each upcoming tournament to be entered https://thewolfofallstreets.link/bitcasino  Vroom vroom! --- 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 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 ーーー Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

6 Maj 20211h 3min

The last time Mike McGlone appeared on The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast, Bitcoin was sub $10k. But even at these low prices, Mike’s sentiment was infectiously optimistic. With current prices sitting almost 6x that level, Mike continues to envision a future where Bitcoin is a global reserve asset, ultimately surpassing $100,000. Although this will likely require an ETF approval, the roadmap is already drawn out and investors are slowly beginning to realize the incredible value opportunity this presents. Follow Mike McGlone: ​@mikemcglone11 This episode explores: Learning from the trading pits Tesla selling Bitcoin Counter trading your sentiment Running a Bitcoin node Learning to take profit Volatility as opportunity The ubiquity of Doge Leaving gold for Bitcoin Feeding the market Gods Deflationary technology --- 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 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, including 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 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 --- 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 ーーー Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

4 Maj 20211h

After a whirlwind experience of building a company in the fire that was the 2017 crypto bull market, Cake DeFi founder Dr. Julian Hosp learned what it truly meant to be both on top of the world and exiled from the very thing you loved. The lessons he learned from one of crypto’s largest ICO’s have directly translated into his successful DeFi project and personal philosophy. Today, Hosp has taken on the personal mission to champion the entire crypto space, rooting for its success while contributing in any manner he can. Follow Julian Hosp: ​https://twitter.com/julianhosp In this episode, Melker and Hosp discuss a range of topics including: ・Professional Kite Surfing ・An $80 Million ICO ・“More money mo’ problems” ・The truth about exit scamming ・More money, more problems ・Cake DeFi ・The Asian Blockfi ・Tokenizing stocks ・Decentralization maximalism ・Adopting Bitcoin for the masses ・Facebook’s Diem ・Elon Musk’s Bitcoin ーーー 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. ーーー Bitcasino Now until June 27th Wolf of All Streets listeners will have the chance to WIN 1 of 3 Teslas! A 0.05 mBTC wager gets you in on the action and enters you to win a Tesla Model 3 Performance Vehicle! Start playing today for your chance to WIN. Be sure to use my personal URL for each upcoming tournament to be entered https://thewolfofallstreets.link/bitcasino Vroom vroom! ーーー 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 https://thewolfofallstreets.link/cosmos ーーー 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 ーーー Join the Wolf Den newsletter: ►►https://www.getrevue.co/profile/TheWolfDen/members

29 Apr 20211h 15min

Jon Najarian left the coveted life of a professional football player to become a “nobody” in the trading pits, upheaving his world in an instant. Bit by bit, Najarian pushed through the tough challenges of the trading floor that molded him into a master of all markets. Recognizing crypto’s value proposition, he more recently shifted his focus to become an investor, trader, and commentator within this new market. Crypto is causing widespread concern among legacy investors, he believes, causing a slow but steady shift to a new age of scarce value. Follow Jon Najarian: ​https://twitter.com/jonnajarian In this episode, Melker and Najarian discuss a range of topics including: Dominating Chicago football Options, calls, puts, and strikes Overleveraged speculators Learning to trade in the pits $10B flushed in 4 hours Wash sales and artificial pumps The Doge day sell signal Million-dollar baseball cards Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn The smell of fear on the trading floor The intrinsic value of dollars Market Rebellion --- 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 --- 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 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, including 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 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

27 Apr 20211h 8min

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