

Crypto Hipster
Jamil Hasan
Making sense of the digital economy—through the people building it.
Where builders talk freedom, not price.
The Crypto Hipster Podcast features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and independent creators shaping what comes next.
This is not a traditional interview show. These are perspective-driven conversations focused on insight, conviction, and the realities of building in a rapidly changing world.
We go beyond headlines, beyond hype, and beyond price—to explore ownership, freedom, and opportunity in the digital economy.
Some episodes are conversations. Some are reflections.
All are designed to help you understand what’s being built—and why it matters.
Where builders talk freedom, not price.
The Crypto Hipster Podcast features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and independent creators shaping what comes next.
This is not a traditional interview show. These are perspective-driven conversations focused on insight, conviction, and the realities of building in a rapidly changing world.
We go beyond headlines, beyond hype, and beyond price—to explore ownership, freedom, and opportunity in the digital economy.
Some episodes are conversations. Some are reflections.
All are designed to help you understand what’s being built—and why it matters.
Episodes
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Mar 17, 2026 • 26min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep.67 (FINALE): Jump? Taking the Leap Out From the Pains of the Old World and Into the Joys of the Web3 Future
This is the sixty-seventh and final episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Haden Patrick, Director of Business Operations @ Cordial Systems (6/5/2024, Season 7)Karan Bharadwaj, CEO @ Arithmic (7/3/2024, Season 7)Tim Wang, COO @ Elixir (6/9/2024, Season 7)Michael O'Rourke, CEO and co-founder @ Pocket Network (9/2/2023, Season 6)

Mar 15, 2026 • 26min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep. 66: Bitter Sweet Symphony? How Enduring the Growing Pains of a Nascent Web3 Industry Today Will Lead to a Thriving Global Economy Tomorrow
This is the sixty-sixth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Dan Kaizer, CTO @ Azuro (5/26/2024, Season 7)Bowen Wang, Founder @ NEAR One (5/19/2025, Season 8)Pavel Altukhov, co-founder @ TAC (4/3/2025, Season 8)William Herkelrath, CEO and co-founder @ K3 Labs (2/7/2025, Season 8)

Mar 14, 2026 • 26min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep. 65: Edge of Seventeen? How the Failures and Successes of the 2017 Initial Coin Offering Era Led to Later Advancements in Cryptographic Innovation
This is the sixty-fifth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie, Head of Strategic Partnerships @ MPCH (6/5/2024, Season 7)Bogdan Habic, co-founder and CTO @ Tenderly (8/27/2023, Season 6)Butain Li, CEO @ Bless Network (3/22/2025, Season 8)Teemu Päivinen, founder and CEO @ ZkCloud (1/12/2025, Season 8)

Mar 12, 2026 • 26min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, E64: We Didn’t Start the Fire? Why Blockchain’s Evolution Is More Important Than Greedy Bankers & Crooked Politicians Making a Quick Buck For Themselves At Your Expense
This is the sixty-fourth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Adam Helfgott, co-founder @ Valence (10/14/2023, Season 6)Ian Estrada, co-founder and CEO @ MAITRIX (3/14/2025, Season 8)Nikhil Raghuveera, co-founder and CEO @ Aethos (5/26/2024, Season 7) Todd Haselhorst, CEO and founder @ HEALE Labs (4/13/2024, Season 7)David Weisberger, Co-founder Emeritus @ CoinRoutes (3/23/2025, Season 8)

Mar 12, 2026 • 24min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep. 63: Fire and Rain? Unifying Fragmented Economies to Introduce the Next Billion Users to the Web3 World
This is the sixty-third episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Karel Kubat, founder @ Union (6/22/2024, Season 7)Nathan Kim, Marketing Director @ UNOPND and Rachel Kim, Senior Manager of Events and Partnerships @ shardLab (2/13/2024, Season 6)Chris Liquin, CEO @ Cupcake (5/25/2024, Season 7) Billy Luedtke, founder and CEO @ Intuition (6/14/2024, Season 7)

Mar 10, 2026 • 26min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, E62: Heaven’s On Fire? How Decentralized Infrastructure’s Evolution Sparked the Inferno to Burn Bridges to the Ground and Build an Inclusive World for Financial Freedom
This is the sixty-second episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Alan Orwick, co-founder @ Quai Network (7/2/2024, Season 7)Yannik Schrade, CEO and co-founder @ Arcium (7/20/2024, Season 7)Fabian Vogelsteller, co-founder @ LUKSO (6/10/2024, Season 7)Ian Smith, CEO and CTO @ Quantum EVM (4/12/2025, Season 8)

Mar 10, 2026 • 24min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep. 61: Shiny Happy People? How Crypto Has Created a New Class of Economic Survivors and Affluent Outcasts From the Traditional Financial System and Social Networks
This is the sixty-first episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Lindsey Lim, board member @ Radix Foundation (2/10/2025, Season 8)Kathy Roberts, CEO @ Switch Reward Card (9/26/2024, Season 8)Amir Forouzani, Core Contributor @ Puffer Finance (7/19/2024, Season 7)John Vibes, Content Lead @ Somnia Network (1/20/2025, Season 8)

Mar 8, 2026 • 26min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep. 60: Peaceful Easy Feeling? How to Overcome Systemic Challenges So Traders and Investors Can Confidently and Serenely Navigate the Crypto Market
This is the sixtieth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Da Hongfei, founder @ Neo (4/14/2024, Season 7)Myles Harrison, Chief Product Officer @ AMINA Bank (6/25/2024, Season 7)Barna Kiss, co-founder @ Malda (3/9/2025, Season 8)Sunil Srivatsa, founder and CEO @ Storm Labs (4/12/2024, Season 7)Josie Leung, COO and co-founder @ MilkyWay (3/4/2025, Season 8)

Mar 7, 2026 • 28min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep. 59: Rock of Ages? Why Crypto Has Been Resilient Through Multiple Storms Despite Threats From Every Direction and Evil Forces Trying to Destroy It
This is the fifty-ninth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Gabriele Giancola, CEO @ qiibee Foundation (7/27/2024, Season 7)Martin de Rijke, Growth Lead @ Maple Finance (6/16/2024, Season 7)Evan Owens, Vice President of Business Development @ Kadena (1/30/2025, Season 8)Joseph Ziolkowski, co-founder @ Realm Insurance (8/14/2024, Season 7)Warren Anderson, co-founder @ Exocore (5/16/2024, Season 7)

Mar 6, 2026 • 24min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Ep. 58: Mainstreet? How Wall Street’s “Bitcoin Capture” Robbed Main Street Investors and What We Can Do About It
This is the fifty-eighth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Simon McLoughlin, CEO @ Uphold (12/9/2023, Season 6)Vikram R Singh, founder @ Antier Solutions (3/9/2024, Season 7)Joao Reginatto, Chief Strategy Officer @ M^ZERO Labs (6/27/2024, Season 7)Tom Trowbridge, co-founder and CEO @ Fluence Labs (9/1/2024, Season 8)


