Unchained

Griff Green, co-founder of Giveth and longtime Ethereum organizer who helped recover funds after the 2016 DAO hack, discusses turning unclaimed DAO ETH into a staked security endowment. He outlines plans for funding Ethereum and rollup security, reviving DAO governance experiments, staking leftover ETH for sustainable grants, and prioritizing tooling, audits, and incident response to make crypto safer.

A deep dive into Superstate's $82M raise and the rise of tokenized securities. Explores TradeXYZ hitting $1B+ commodities volume as gold and silver surge. Breaks down three tokenization models from bootleg to issuer-led. Covers the ClawdBot AI wave, security risks from open gateways, and how agent-based coding is reshaping software development.

Laura Walter, Founder and CPA of CryptoTaxGirl, explains why 2025 will complicate crypto taxes. She breaks down the new 1099-DA, wallet-by-wallet accounting, cost-basis allocation, and safe-harbor timing. Short tips on labeling wallets, choosing accounting methods, and when heavy DeFi or staking users should seek expert help.

Charles Edwards, founder and CIO at Capriole Investments, a macro and crypto strategist. He discusses why gold is surging while bitcoin lags. They probe realpolitik, whether rate cuts can hurt risk assets in a high-debt world, and the looming quantum-risk question that may be capping Bitcoin’s adoption.

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers with decades of market experience. He contrasts gold’s safe-haven wins with bitcoin’s risk-asset behavior. He examines bond yields, geopolitics, ETFs and volatility. He explores what crypto must prove to earn credibility and how tokenized assets and stablecoins might capture safe-haven demand.

The chaos surrounding Trove's ICO launch reveals ongoing struggles in the crypto world. Discussions dive into address-poisoning scams and how to spot suspicious projects. The hosts analyze X’s strategy to block InfoFi apps, claiming it could strengthen the platform. They debate whether Cosmos' technical limits are holding back its potential. Paradex's rollback sparks a conversation about the shifting ideology of 'code is law.' Listeners are treated to insights on decentralized social media's challenges and the transformative power of token-native payments.

Peter Van Valkenburgh, a leading crypto policy expert and Executive Director at Coin Center, joins the crew to dissect the chaotic drama surrounding the Crypto Clarity Act. They explore Coinbase's abrupt withdrawal of support, casting doubts on the bill’s future. Peter dives into developer liability issues, the controversial definition of 'common control,' and the implications for tokenized securities. The conversation heats up over the banks' fierce opposition to stablecoin yields and political stakes in the ongoing regulatory battles.

Join Alex Zozos, General Counsel at Superstate and former SEC attorney, as he discusses the groundbreaking move of the NYSE into tokenized equities. He unpacks the potential of 24/7 trading and how tokenization could lead to the extinction of traditional financial intermediaries. Zozos shares insights on different tokenization models, the impact on existing regulatory frameworks, and whether legacy systems can adapt. This conversation dives deep into the future of market infrastructure and the evolving landscape of finance.

Alex Svanevik, Co-founder and CEO of Nansen, dives into the exciting launch of an AI trading agent designed to streamline the trading process. He discusses the potential for this technology to empower individual investors with hedge-fund-like tools and the evolution toward more autonomous trading agents. Alex also explores the benefits of voice-driven execution, the challenges of security, and how on-chain trading could greatly shift by 2026. Tune in for insights on the future of trading with AI!

David Duong, Global Head of Research at Coinbase, shares insights on the fading 'digital gold' narrative of Bitcoin amid rising geopolitical tensions. He discusses how cryptocurrencies are being underpriced in the face of regulatory clarity and what recent legislation means for market structure. The conversation shifts to why international stocks are currently outperforming U.S. markets and explores the implications of on-chain trading and 24/7 markets. Duong emphasizes the transformative potential of internet capital markets for underserved businesses and emerging trends.