

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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Jan 13, 2026 • 25min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 27: You Down With O.P.P.? Why Revolutionizing Blockchain Security Will Keep Others From Coveting and Stealing Your Property
This is the twenty-seventh 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:Konstantin Andriotis (Chief Operating Officer) and Eliis Norman (Chief Revenue Officer) @ Hexens (10/27/2023, Season 6)Julian Deschler, co-founder @ Elusiv (9/4/2023, Season 6)Riad Wahby, co-founder and CEO @ Cubist (8/30/2024, Season 8)Dan Hughes, founder @ Radix DLT (6/23/2024, Season 7)

Jan 13, 2026 • 24min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 26: Blue Sky Action? How to Navigate the Complexities of Crypto Auditing, Accounting, and Financial Reporting
This is the twenty-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:Hind Kurhan, co-founder @ Thesis* Defense (11/25/2023, Season 6)Rich Zhou, founder @ Aquifer (1/14/2025, Season 8)Patrick Camuso, CPA and founder @ Camuso CPA (3/18/2025, Season 8)Jeff Owens, co-founder @ Haven1 (2/4/2024, Season 6)

Jan 10, 2026 • 21min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 25: Wheel in the Sky? Focusing on the Fun Journey of Web3 Gaming
This is the twenty-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:Lucas Fulks, CPO @ Helika (6/4/2024, Season 7)Luke Barwikowski, founder and CEO @ Pixels (5/25/2024, Season 7)Max Fu, co-founder and CEO @ Nyan Heroes (5/10/2024, Season 7)Marc Mercuri, Chief Blockchain Officer @ Shrapnel (9/30/2023, Season 6)

Jan 9, 2026 • 21min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 24: Eye in the Sky? Taking a World View of the Future of Digital Identity, E-Commerce, and Web3 File Storage
This is the twenty-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:Kyle Tut, co-founder and CEO @ Pinata (5/11/2025, Season 8)Harrison Seletsky, Director of Business Development @ SPACE ID (11/1/2024, Season 8)Neil Twa, co-founder and CEO @ Voltage Holdings (3/27/2025, Season 8)Ryan Levy, Head of Business Development @ DataHaven / Moonbeam (3/21/2025, Season 8)

Jan 8, 2026 • 22min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 23: Little Pink Houses for You and Me? How Independent Creators Can Trust the Crypto Industry Again
This is the twenty-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:Justin Melillo, founder and CEO @ MONA (4/24/2024, Season 7)Armel Leslie, Executive Managing Director @ RF | Binder (12/10/2024, Season 8)Bhaji Illuminati, CMO @ Centrifuge (2/15/2025, Season 8)Samantha Yap, founder and CEO @ YAP Global (6/7/2025, Season 8)

Jan 6, 2026 • 22min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 22: Fields of Gold? How the Future of Bitcoin Shines Brightly Even When the Price Sometimes Drops to a Number Unsightly
This is the twenty-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:David Lancashire, co-founder @ Saito (4/20/2024, Season 7)Rajiv Khemani, co-founder and CEO @ Auradine (1/20/2024, Season 6)Taha Abassi, CTO @ Ferrum Network (7/12/2024, Season 7)Adam Bergman, Esq, founder @ IRA Financial (6/4/2025, Season 8)

Jan 6, 2026 • 22min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 21: Groove Is in the Heart? How to Get Your Groove On by Using Artificial Intelligence Agents
This is the twenty-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:Johanna Rose Cabildo, founder and CEO @ Data Guardians Network (D-GN) (5/9/2025, Season 8)Rowan Stone, CEO @ Sapien (5/20/2025, Season 8)Karan Sirdesai, co-founder and CEO @ Mira Network (2/27/2025, Season 8)Oleg Fomenko, co-founder @ SWEAT (5/23/2025, Season 8)

Jan 6, 2026 • 19min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 20: Money for Nothing? Understanding the Future of Digital Currencies Beneath the Hype Hood
This is the twentieth 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:Johnny, founder and lead developer @ Empyreal SDK (9/16/2024, Season 8)Vakeesan Mahalingam, founder and CEO @ Torram (4/16/2025, Season 8)Cyrus Taghehchian, advisor and executive @ SHOPX (1/14/2024, Season 6)Darren Carvalho, co-founder and CEO @ MetaWealth (8/16/2024, Season 7)

Dec 18, 2025 • 21min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 19: I Like to Move It, Move It? Sparking a Rapid Explosion of the Decentralized Entertainment Industry
This is the nineteenth 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:Anthony Rodriguez, founder @ Lineage and The Digital Spenders Club (5/26/2025, Season 8)Zach Bruch, founder and CEO @ MyPrize (5/17/2024, Season 7)Chris Waters (CPO @ Playground Productions) and Neil Berkeley (Emmy-nominated filmmaker) @ Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (5/27/2024, Season 7)Stacy Spikes, founder @ Mogul by MoviePass (6/5/2025, Season 8)

Dec 17, 2025 • 22min
Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls, Episode 18: More Than a Feeling? Re-Imaging Sports Betting Through Decentralization
This is the eighteenth 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:Mr. Blue, developer and a founder @ LEVR.bet (8/27/2024, Season 8)Kyle "Post Master", developer @ Karate Kombat (6/15/2024, Season 7)Peter Argerakis, CEO & Co-founder @ Six Sigma Sports (9/24/2023, Season 6)


