Bully Esquire

Bully Esquire

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Bully Esquire episodes

  • How the Lightning Network is Helping Bitcoin Scale with Des Dickerson

    Bully sits down with Desiree Dickerson, VP of Operations at Lightning Labs, to talk scaling Bitcoin as a payments system via Lightning Network. Lightning Labs is building faster, cheaper, global layer-two Bitcoin solutions. Bully and Des dive into the scaling issues faced by Bitcoin, how Lightning is addressing these issues, and some really cool use cases for the Lightning products, such as micropayments in online gaming.

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    Node40

    Buy, sell or exchange crypto this year? With NODE40, crypto-savvy investors can easily determine their tax obligation and report it accurately. This year, you’ll be required to report your crypto activity to the IRS. Whether you owe or have losses to claim, NODE40 allows you to file with confidence. NODE40... Bulletproof crypto tax reporting. Sign up today at node40.com/bully.

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    Gemini

    Gemini is a cryptocurrency platform that allows customers to buy, sell, and store more than 30 cryptos like bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ether, litecoin, and Zcash. Gemini is a New York trust company subject to the capital reserve requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and banking compliance standards set forth by the New York State Department of Financial Services and the New York Banking Law.  Open a free account in under 3 minutes at gemini.com/bully.

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    Crypto.com

    Crypto.com serves 5M+ customers today, providing them with a powerful alternative to traditional financial services through their App, Visa Card, Exchange and DeFi offerings. 

    The Crypto.com Visa Card gives you up to 8% cashback instantly, and 100% back on Spotify and Netflix. Get $25 worth of CRO when you download the Crypto.com App with code BULLY and stake 2,500 CRO or more to reserve a metal card!

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    59 min
  • How Cryptocurrency Can Protect Transactional Privacy with Monero's Riccardo Spagni (Fluffy Pony)

    Bully sits down with Riccardo Spagni (@FluffyPony) to discuss the history of Monero and how cryptocurrency can help protect transactional privacy in the digital age. They dive into the regulatory pressures surrounding privacy coins (including Monero's recent legal opinion on the topic), the constitutional right to privacy, and why privacy is important to everyone.

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    RADIX

    Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com

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    SOVRYN

    Sovryn is a decentralised Bitcoin trading and lending platform and one of the first Bitcoin-native DeFi platforms. Earn interest on your Bitcoin and get paid for lending assets, with up to 5x leverage on long and short trades using USDT, BTC and bitcoin-backed stablecoins. Click the link below to get your first month’s trading fees for free. Be one of the first 100 and claim a $100 bonus! Visit Sovryn.app/bully for more info.

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Launching and Building a Successful Amazon Store with Crypto Charles

    Ever think about starting an Amazon store or are you curious about how your goods end up on Amazon? Listen here! Bully sits down with @CryptoCharles__, the co-founder of @ArbitrageOps and @A2AOpsSuccess. Get some serious alpha - listen to his tips on how to maximize your profits as an Amazon seller!

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    RADIX

    Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com

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    RSK & IOVLabs

    Bitcoin just got smarter. This episode is brought to you by RSK, the bitcoin-based smart contract platform leading the DeFi for Bitcoin revolution. Be part of the future while building your personal wealth with the Bitcoin you already have. Visit rsk.co/openfinance to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work.

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr 15 min
  • How Blockchain Technology is Tokenizing the World with Mason Borda

    Bully sits down with Mason Borda, the CEO and founder of Tokensoft.io, to discuss the mechanics and benefits of tokenization of public and private assets and securities using blockchain technology. They also discuss how the company is beginning to "wrap" layer one tokens like Zcash to Ethereum.

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    RADIX

    Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com

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    RSK & IOVLabs

    Bitcoin just got smarter. This episode is brought to you by RSK, the bitcoin-based smart contract platform leading the DeFi for Bitcoin revolution. Be part of the future while building your personal wealth with the Bitcoin you already have. Visit rsk.co/openfinance to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work.

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr
  • Bringing Transactional Privacy to Smart Contracts with Tor Bair

    Bully sits down with Tor Bair, MIT graduate and one of the founders of Secret Network and the head of Secret Foundation. Secret Network is the first ever layer 1, privacy-enabled blockchain, featuring "secret" smart contracts with encrypted inputs/outputs. They discuss why privacy is important on blockchain networks and how SCRT can help bridge the gap.

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    RADIX

    Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com

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    RSK & IOVLabs

    Bitcoin just got smarter. This episode is brought to you by RSK, the bitcoin-based smart contract platform leading the DeFi for Bitcoin revolution. Be part of the future while building your personal wealth with the Bitcoin you already have. Visit rsk.co/openfinance to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work.

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr 3 min
  • From Bankless to Launching Our Own Banks - The Evolution of Crypto Regulations with Hailey Lennon

    The regulatory landscape facing crypto and fintech more broadly seems to change by the day. Bully sits down with Hailey Lennon (Twitter: @HaileyLennonBTC), a Partner at Anderson Kill, Contributor for Forbes Crypto, and formerly regulatory counsel at Coinbase, bitFlyerUSA, and Silvergate Bank. They discuss the impacts of the recent presidential election on crypto regulation, as well as the state, federal, and global regulatory pressures facing the industry.

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    RADIX

    Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com

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    RSK & IOVLabs

    Bitcoin just got smarter. This episode is brought to you by RSK, the bitcoin-based smart contract platform leading the DeFi for Bitcoin revolution. Be part of the future while building your personal wealth with the Bitcoin you already have. Visit http://developers.rsk.co/defi to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work.

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr 1 min
  • Ethereum 2.0 - Upgrading the World's Second Largest Cryptocurrency, with David Hoffman

    Bully sits down with David Hoffman (https://twitter.com/TrustlessState), co-founder of Bankless, to discuss Ethereum 2.0 and the launch of the Beacon Chain. We unpack how Ethereum 2,0 addresses the scaling issues currently faced by the network, how the upgrade will unfold (and the various rollout phases), and how staking will revolutionize Ethereum's use case.

    Note: Bully references a graphic in the episode, which can be found here (https://twitter.com/trent_vanepps/status/1321936246332104705).

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    RADIX

    Radix (www.radixdlt.com) is the first layer-one protocol specifically built to serve DeFi. Decentralized finance applications are currently built on protocols that are not fit for purpose, leading to congestion, hacks and developer frustration. Radix changes this by introducing a scalable, secure-by-design, composable platform with a DeFi specific build environment to make it easy to build and launch scalable DeFi. Find out more at www.radixdlt.com

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    RSK & IOVLabs

    Bitcoin just got smarter. This episode is brought to you by RSK, the bitcoin-based smart contract platform leading the DeFi for Bitcoin revolution. Be part of the future while building your personal wealth with the Bitcoin you already have. Visit rsk.co/openfinance to find out how you can put your Bitcoin to work.

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    57 min
  • Breaking Down Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) w/ Franklin Fitch

    Bully sits down with Franklin Fitch, the Head of Marketing at Blockparty, to discuss all things NFTs. Non-fungible tokens-or NFTs-have taken the crypto and art worlds by storm over the last few months, allowing artists to monetize verifiably unique artwork and for collectors to discover an entirely new way to collect and interact with art: on the blockchain! We cover the basics of what an NFT is and how it works, the unique drops Blockparty is planning, and tips for new artists and collectors on how to best approach this new and exciting artistic medium.

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Crypto Privacy and Policy with Peter Van Valkenburgh

    Bully sits down with Peter Van Valkenburgh --Director of Research at Coin Center and a member of the Board of Directors of the Zcash Foundation--to talk about the importance of privacy and the state and direction of crypto-specific policy/regulation in the United States and abroad.

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Practicing Crypto Law on the Cutting Edge of Finance, with Collins Belton

    Bully and Collins Belton, a practicing cryptocurrency attorney, unpack the recent regulatory news in cryptocurrency, from the Bitmex enforcement actions to the McAfee arrest. We also speculate on the future of the cryptocurrency regulations and what it's like to practice law on the cutting edge of finance.

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    PHEMEX

    Phemex is a derivatives and spot cryptocurrency exchange led by a team of former Morgan Stanley Executives. It offers all major cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP), highly volatile altcoins (LINK, DOT, UNI, YIFI, etc), and GOLD. Come trade with unmatched speed and efficiency: click the link below for an exclusive 10% trading fee discount and a $100 trading bonus. Visit https://phemex.com/a/Bully for more info!

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    Listen on Apple.

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    This podcast is presented by Blockworks. For exclusive content and events that provide insights into the crypto and blockchain space, visit them at: http://blockworks.co.

    1 hr 16 min

About Bully Esquire

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Bully, a corporate attorney by trade, has grown a large social media presence by offering genuine and unique takes on complex issues. He now brings that same passion and analysis to a…