Carpe Consensus

It’s truly the time to “seize” Consensus.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson sit down for a live, in-person conversation on all things Consensus 2023. 

• [2:10] Inside the Desk: Cam’s been on a deep dive into Web3 with “Here Comes Everybody: Consumer Web3 Is Having Its Moment” and Danny’s been focused on the latest from Circle.
• [5:56] The hosts take a vibe check from the first day at Consensus, from speaker turnout to company presence.
• [20:05] Cam’s Corner: Conversations are swirling on the conference floor about whether Web3 should break away from the rest of crypto. Cam weighs in.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.

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Featuring Bennett Tomlin, co-host of the “Crypto Critics’ Corner” podcast.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news with “Crypto Critics’ Corner” podcast host Bennett Tomlin.

• [4:45] Inside the Desk: Shaq gets served and Ben previews CoinDesk’s projects to watch list.
• [10:30] Bennett Tomlin: Critics of crypto play an important role in the crypto ecosystem. Tomlin gives his perspective on the U.S. House Committee draft stablecoin bill, non-fungible tokens (NFT) and more. Also, Tomlin will be speaking at Consensus on the “Crypto Crooks: How to Spot a Scam” panel.
• [30:05] Danny’s Dungeon: Why do so many crypto conversations take place on Discord?
• [34:37] Cam’s Corner: NFT.NYC was all about the drama this year. Cam gives her recap of the conference and its tea-fueled side events.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.

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Plus: Fortune’s Crypto Editor Jeff John Roberts breaks down the publication’s new “Crypto 40” list.

On today’s “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest in crypto news, featuring an interview with Jeff John Roberts on Fortune’s “Crypto 40” industry ranking.

• [0:44] Danny reviews the “Saga” smartphone, Solana Labs’ crypto-forward device.
• [3:39] Inside the Desk: Drugs, Erratic Dismissals and Feuding Founders: Behind Bitcoin Marketplace Paxful's Unraveling
• [11:04] “Crypto 40”: Roberts explains the motivations and methodologies behind Fortune’s latest list detailing the crypto industry’s 40 top players – some entrants might surprise you.
• [25:45] Cam’s Corner: Cam explains what the popular non-fungible token collection Nakamigos and its copycat Magamigos might have to say about the tricky relationship between the meme economy and NFTs.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.

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Power proved to be just as centralized as ever as Arbitrum’s first attempt at decentralized governance ended in community revolt. Plus: Cathy Hackl recaps Metaverse Fashion Week.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson get into the nitty-gritty of governance, from decentralized governance to U.S. regulation and enforcement.

• [3:30] Inside the Desk: Danny recaps Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Arbitrum’s weekend DAO drama. If decisions are being made without the DAO’s consenting vote, is the organization really decentralized? 
• [13:43] Cathy Hackl: Metaverse Fashion Week 2023 was a mixed success. Cam and Cathy, founder and chief metaverse officer of Journey, discuss market factors, tech improvements and what’s next for digital fashion. You can listen to Cathy’s previous appearance on the show: “Where Do Metaverses Go From Here?” 
• [28:09] Ben gets a turn at his own segment with the “Schiller Show,” where he discusses CoinDesk’s decision to release an official editorial, “It Sure Looks Like the U.S. Is Trying to Kill Crypto.” The past months have seen increased politicization of crypto, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) recent calling for an “anti-crypto army.”

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. 

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Andrew Keys of Darma Capital unravels the state of crypto in 2023.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about the state of crypto with guest Andrew Keys, co-founder and president of Darma Capital.

• [1:36] Inside the Desk: Citing an ongoing regulatory crackdown, crypto companies are considering shifting to more favorable jurisdictions.
• [10:50] Andrew Keys: Predictions for crypto regulation, innovation and more.
• [28:44] Cam’s Corner: What’s up with metaverse fashion? Plus: An update on a certain “Rick Sanchez,” otherwise known as Do Kwon.

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. 

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Crypto companies are scrambling to find new banking partners after last weekend’s collapse. Plus: A conversation with photographer Dave Krugman on the “attention economy.”

On “Carpe Consensus,” host Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson are joined by photographer and non-fungible token (NFT) artist Dave Krugman to highlight the biggest trends in crypto.

• [0:40] Inside the Desk: Silvergate, Silicon Valley Bank, Signature: Structural pressures have led to the closure or collapse of three tech-focused banks.
• [12:45] Cam’s Corner: Dave Krugman, NFT artist and founder of creative collective ALLSHIPS, explains how NFTs can reshape the art economy for the long term.
• [28:35] Danny’s Dungeon: Danny explores where U.S. Treasurys have seeped into the crypto economy.

Are you building the next big thing in Web3? Apply to pitch your project live on stage at the CoinDesk Pitchfest Powered by Google Cloud at Consensus, the industry’s most influential event happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Apply by March 31 for a chance to be among the twelve finalists selected to pitch. Visit consensus.coindesk.com/pitchfest for more information.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. 

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Binance’s slew of bad news, art on the blockchain with Eli Scheinman of Proof, and what NFT project More Than Gamers promised, but didn’t deliver.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Cam Thompson bring listeners up to speed on the latest news in crypto. Plus: Proof’s head of art Eli Scheinman discusses art on the blockchain and the diversification of NFT marketplaces.

• [1:40] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk’s Nik De joins to break down the latest on crypto exchange Binance, including misplaced $1.8 billion in USDC, questions of Binance.US operating an unregistered securities exchange and U.S. senators with their eye on the company.
• [11:50] Eli Scheinman joins to discuss how non-fungible token (NFT) art collective Proof builds community regardless of market cycle, the future of NFT marketplaces and how NFTs are transforming the art world.
• [26:14] Cam’s Corner: More Than Gamers Sold a Breakthrough Web3 Game and Delivered Empty Promises

Are you building the next big thing in Web3? Apply to pitch your project live on stage at the CoinDesk Pitchfest Powered by Google Cloud at Consensus, the industry’s most influential event happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Apply by March 31 for a chance to be among the twelve finalists selected to pitch. Visit consensus.coindesk.com/pitchfest for more information.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. 

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Exploring the wide range of NFT use cases and future of Web3 media with Daisy Alioto, CEO of Dirt Media.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson bring listeners up to speed on the latest news in crypto. Plus: Daisy Alioto, CEO of Dirt Media, describes building a Web3 publication from the ground up.

• [2:00] Inside the Desk: The offering of Dapper Labs’ NBA-branded “Top Shot” non-fungible tokens might be securities, a federal judge ruled.
• [7:22] Cam’s Corner: Guest Daisy Alioto breaks down the rollout of Dirt’s NFT subscription service, building a Web3 community and the future of media.
• [21:41] Sam Ewen, head of CoinDesk Studios, describes how blockchain technology might save IRL events and how Microcosms, the Consensus NFT project, plays into that vision.
• [27:25] Danny’s Dungeon: Solana faced a late-night network mishap last weekend. Danny documents his journey to get the news out.

Are you building the next big thing in Web3? Apply to pitch your project live on stage at the CoinDesk Pitchfest Powered by Google Cloud at Consensus, the industry’s most influential event happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Apply by March 31 for a chance to be among the twelve finalists selected to pitch. Visit consensus.coindesk.com/pitchfest for more information.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. 

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CoinDesk Managing Editor Nik De recaps his regulatory scoops from last week. Plus: Austin Federa, head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, details what’s next for the network.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson hit crypto’s highlights of the week with news from the SEC, Solana and the Super Bowl. 

• [1:48] Inside the Desk: CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation Nik De recaps his regulatory scoops as the Securities and Exchange Commission takes action against Kraken and Paxos
• [13:36] Austin Federa: What’s next for Solana, post-FTX? And, is DeFi dying?
• [29:38] Danny’s Dungeon: How reporters break news stories from the ground floor of conferences
• [33:23] Cam’s Corner: The single crypto commercial aired during this year’s Super Bowl marketed itself as a “digital collectible,” rather than a non-fungible token – is the era of crypto and Web3 buzzwords over?

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. 

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CoinDesk reporter Camomile Shumba provides an in-depth look at the state and future of crypto regulation in the U.K.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson dive into the latest crypto news. Plus: a special audio feature with CoinDesk reporter Camomile Shumba.

• [2:11] Inside the Desk: Venture capitalists might not get punished for investing in FTX. But should they? 
• [10:13] Camomile Shumba joins to explain the fraught state of crypto regulation in the U.K. as crypto firms and the Financial Conduct Authority blame each other for the industry’s exodus.
• [16:59] Special audio report: Interviews with James Alleyne, Jill Lorimer and Dr. Lisa Cameron, MP on the state and future of the U.K.’s crypto regulation.
• [29:58] Cam’s Corner: Luxury brand Hermès' case against the creator of MetaBirkin the NFT collection is “in the bag.”

Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26–28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code CARPE to get 15% off your pass. Visit https://consensus.coindesk.com.

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“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. This episode’s special segment featured Camomile Shumba and interviews with James Alleyne, Jill Lorimer and Dr. Lisa Cameron, MP. Additional writing and arrangement by Eleanor Pahl and Camomile Shumba, with additional production assistance from Adrian Blust.

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