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Wadoozie is a narrative-driven, on-chain attention network built on Ethereum, pairing a native ERC-20 token ($WADZ) with a real-world 48-state U.S. tour, 576 Signal Fragments redeemable for tokens (336 hidden across the 48 states, 240 in an online pool), and a Publishers Network that pays creators directly from a dedicated 7% of total supply.

This episode features two guests from the Wadoozie team. The project is led by Mr. Wadoozie, Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software, who brings more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He is joined on this episode by Tay, Operations Manager, who has a background in marketing and management and has run operations for multiple crypto projects.

The token launches with a roughly one billion effective supply (two billion minted, 999,999,999 burned at launch), 0% buy/sell tax, a DAO-governed locked liquidity pool, and a renounced contract — every parameter publicly verifiable on Etherscan and audited by CertiK.

At the center is Wadoozie himself: a returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to “activate” each state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed. The mission is structured as eight narrative Acts opening with the Austin Flagship and closing back in New Orleans, with seven Flagship cities — Austin, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC, Miami, and Nashville — anchoring the arc across roughly four and a half months. After the 48 states wrap, the network expands to Europe.

About Our Guests

Mr. Wadoozie is the Senior Internet Architect Engineer of Software on the project, with more than a decade of experience in the cryptocurrency industry. He sits at the center of the mission — the returning signal that takes a character's form, traveling the country by tour bus to activate each U.S. state as a node in a fractured cultural network the mythology calls The Feed.

Tay is the Operations Manager at Wadoozie, with a background in marketing and management and prior operations experience across multiple crypto projects. Tay runs the @wadoozie X account and sets the public voice of the mission as the network activates one state at a time. On this episode Tay represents the operational side of the project — the people moving the bus, dropping the Signal Fragments, and building out the Publishers Network across the 48-state route.

To learn more about the project visit Wadoozie.com, and follow the team on X, Telegram or Discord.

In this episode of Token Narratives, Graham Stone and Alex Richardson break down two of the biggest crypto stories right now: Circle’s new blockchain and token launch, and the high-stakes Clarity Act markup in the US Senate.They start with the market backdrop: Bitcoin losing $80K support, debate over whether this is just another relief rally, and the growing split between bullish and bearish macro takes. The conversation covers Dave the Wave, Benjamin Cowen, long-term holder stress, and why this cycle may still be young even if the drawdown has felt relatively mild.The episode then dives deep into Circle’s ARK chain and token. Graham and Alex unpack what ARK is supposed to do, why Circle is building a stablecoin-native financial chain, how the token is structured, and whether this is a real infrastructure play or just another corporate token money grab. They also debate whether Circle’s positioning, partners, and regulatory tailwinds give it a serious shot at becoming a major on-chain financial layer.Finally, they get into the Clarity Act markup: what the bill does, why the banking lobby is panicking about stablecoin yield, why developer protections matter so much, and how this legislation could shape the next phase of crypto regulation in the US. It’s a wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin, stablecoins, RWAs, policy, and the narratives that could define the next cycle.00:55 - Welcome to Token Narratives Episode 10101:29 - Market Overview and Analysis02:59 - CPI and Consumer Sentiment03:57 - Geopolitical Impacts on Markets04:28 - Bitcoin Market Analysis05:34 - Long-term Market Predictions06:59 - Ray Dalio's Bitcoin Analysis08:18 - Discussion on Stablecoins and Yields10:18 - Introduction to Circle's New Token, ARK13:16 - ARK Token Analysis16:58 - Future of Circle's Blockchain20:11 - Discussion on Token Utility25:19 - Conclusion on Circle's Strategy26:30 - Clarity Act Markup Discussion37:21 - Closing Remarks

Ben Reynolds was Silvergate's first Bitcoin-side hire back in 2016 and the company's president when it wound down in 2023. After stops at BVNK and BitGo, he joined SoFi six months ago to build out commercial banking at the intersection of TradFi and digital assets.

In this conversation, Reynolds explains why most new stablecoins are doomed without users or distribution, what makes SoFi's 15 million members and $50B balance sheet an unfair edge, and why the next wave of stablecoin innovation belongs to regulated banks.

We cover:

• Why stablecoins without users or distribution are "almost doomed to fail"
• The three legs of the stool: members, Galileo, and commercial banking
• How the GENIUS Act pulls stablecoin innovation back into regulated banks
• Why bank-to-bank stablecoin interoperability is the next big problem
• What SoFi's $50B balance sheet means for counterparty risk
• Why lending is the next frontier after payments

Filmed at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.

Host: David Sencil

🎧 Listen now and follow the show for more conversations with the builders shaping the future of Bitcoin, stablecoins, and digital finance.

Is anonymity in crypto really coming to an end?

In this episode, Alex Richardson sits down with Boris Bohrer-Bilowitzki, CEO of Concordium, to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in blockchain today—where privacy, identity, and regulation collide.

While much of the industry is still focused on hype cycles and memecoins, this conversation goes deeper into what it actually takes for crypto to reach mainstream, real-world adoption.

We explore why institutions remain cautious, what’s missing from today’s Layer 1 blockchains, and how new approaches—like identity at the protocol level and zero-knowledge proofs—could reshape the future of digital finance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why anonymity may not work for large-scale adoption

- The real role of privacy in a regulated world

- How identity can unlock institutional use cases- What most blockchains are getting wrong today

- Why the next few years could redefine the entire crypto landscape

Boris shares a clear perspective:

For crypto to move forward, it needs to work within real-world systems—not outside them.

This isn’t about removing privacy—it’s about building it the right way.

Guest & Links:

Concordium: https://www.concordium.com/X (Twitter): https://x.com/Concordium

What if Bitcoin isn’t just digital gold… but the foundation of an entirely new financial system?

Michael Saylor, Founder and Chairman of Strategy, joins David Sencil to break down Bitcoin’s next evolution from a store of value to a powerful engine for growth, yield, and global credit.

In this conversation, Saylor dives into:

- Why Bitcoin could grow 30% annually

- How Bitcoin-backed credit is changing finance

- The rise of yield-generating BTC strategies

- And what a Bitcoin-powered monetary system looks likeIf you want to understand where Bitcoin is headed next — this is the conversation to hear.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to STRC and Bitcoin's Potential

02:48 Transforming Bitcoin into a Stable Credit Instrument

06:03 Market Demand and Target Audience for STRC

09:05 Comparing Bitcoin with Traditional Assets

11:46 Understanding the Growth and Acceptance of STRC

14:52 Competition and Future of Digital Credit Instruments

17:51 Market Dynamics and STRC's Future Strategy

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What does crypto look like in one of the world’s most regulated markets?

At TEAMZ Summit 2026 in Tokyo, Matthew Owens sits down with Kondo Tomohiko, CEO of SBI VC Trade the only licensed stablecoin exchange in Japan to explore stablecoins, regulation, and adoption.

From USDC lending to Japan’s upcoming JPY-backed stablecoin, this episode reveals how strict regulation is shaping long-term opportunity.

🔍 Topics Covered:• SBI VC Trade’s stablecoin license in Japan• USDC lending (up to 10% promo, ~5% target)• JPYSC (yen-backed stablecoin, Q2 2026)• RLUSD + 1M yen cap on foreign stablecoins• Japan FSA regulation & Coincheck impact• Crypto adoption: 14M users, 0.2% allocation• Staking culture in Japan• Metaplanet’s ~35,000 BTC treasury

🎙 Guest: Kondo Tomohiko (Representative Director and President, SBI VC Trade)

🎤 Host: Matthew Owens (Bitcoin.com) 📍 TEAMZ Summit 2026, Tokyo

Chapters:

00:31 - Introduction and Company Overview

01:24 - Full-scale Introduction and Gaps

02:35 - USB-C and Lending Services

03:45 - Interest Rates and Campaigns

05:02 - Economic Context in Japan

06:05 - Conference and Fake Merchants

07:19 - Company Operations and Innovations

08:31 - RLUSD and XRP Discussion

10:26 - Licensing and Regulations

11:37 - Direct-to-Sales Payment Method

12:59 - Cryptography and Stablecoin Licenses

14:31 - Regulatory Environment in Japan

17:05 - Coin Check Incident and Regulations

18:29 - Industry Impact and Protection

20:20 - Japanese Market and Investments

22:28 - Young People's Interest in Investments

24:12 - SBI Group and Asset Classes 25:09 - Staking and Stable Income

27:07 - Conference with Metplanet

28:14 - Metaplanet and Market Insights

29:36 - Closing Remarks

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