Carpe Consensus

Where does AI fit into journalism? Plus, a conversation with “Crypto Crooks” host David Z. Morris.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guest David Z. Morris.

• [2:01] Inside the Desk: Danny dives into potential use cases for AI in the newsroom and Cam follows a workout routine written by ChatGPT.
• [8:55] David Z. Morris joins to discuss the creation of “Crypto Crooks,” CoinDesk’s first true-crime podcast and teases details about the upcoming season.
• [22:44] Danny’s Dungeon: Developers behind the Solana-based crypto exchange are pushing ahead, despite scrutiny from the SEC.
• [30:43] Cam’s Corner: Car puns abound as Porsche’s NFT collection mints with mixed success.

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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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Tech futurist Cathy Hackl breaks down the key trends in metaverse development. Plus: Genesis news and Policy Week.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a well-rounded look at this week in crypto news with guests Cathy Hackl and Marc Hochstein.

• [1:49] Inside the Desk: Danny outlines the late night, mad dash to get the story out that Genesis’ crypto lending businesses had filed for bankruptcy protection in New York. (Genesis is a unit of Digital Currency Group, which also owns CoinDesk.)
• [6:57] Cathy Hackl: The tech futurist and metaverse strategist joins to discuss her new book “Into the Metaverse,” interactions at the World Economic Forum and predictions for Web3 in 2023.
• [23:50] Marc Hochstein, executive editor of Consensus, highlights Consensus Magazine’s Policy Week. Also, Marc drops the quote of the week: “This technology is like a beautiful horse.”

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Carpe Consensus” dives into the latest crypto news, from Sam Bankman-Fried’s new blog to Yuga Labs’ sewer-themed non-fungible token project. Plus: Marta Belcher joins to provide an update on crypto regulation.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chat about this week’s highlights in crypto news. Marta Belcher, civil liberties and crypto attorney, joins to discuss privacy and crypto policy.

• [2:01] Inside the Desk: “Is Sam Bankman-Fried Losing His Mind?” and Yuga Labs’ gamified NFT drop with an unusual theme.
• [10:31] Marta Belcher: How has FTX changed crypto’s perception in Washington, D.C.? Belcher provides insights on the latest crypto bills and regulation introduced.
• [26:37] Danny’s Dungeon: Danny gives an update to the Saber saga as the U.S. Department of Justice investigates the two brothers behind the faked Solana developer ecosystem.
• [31:02] Cam’s Corner: Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) can sometimes be … weird.

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Cassatt joins to highlight what strategies are helping Web3 brands stay aloft in the bear market. Plus: Cam goes to CES, yells into a box.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson take a look at the state of non-fungible tokens, Web3 and the metaverse with Amanda Cassatt.

• [1:50] Inside the Desk: NFT marketplace SuperRare cuts staff by 30% and Cam gifts her dad an NFT, with mixed success.
• [9:19] Amanda Cassatt: Where can Web3 companies go from here? Cassatt emphasizes the need for utility that lasts beyond the hype.
• [22:00] Cam’s Corner: Cam recaps the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where Web2- and Web3-native companies showcased competing views on the future of the metaverse. 
• [28:41] Cam’s Corner IRL: Cam features audio from CES interviews with Justin Hochberg and Sandy Carter.

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson kick off the new year with the latest crypto news and predictions for the year ahead.

• [2:32] Inside the Desk: Shiba Inu-themed Bonk token fires up Solana community and NFTs meet tax-loss harvesting
• [8:31] Consensus Magazine’s Crypto 2023 predicts a year of regulation, NFTs and disaggregation
• [19:13] Danny’s Dungeon: The Mango Markets exploiter was arrested. So, DAOs can’t promise legal immunity?

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk Reporter Cheyenne Ligon joins to recount her experiences sitting behind SBF in a Bahamian courtroom. Plus: Trump NFTs and Binance news.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson chime in on the latest crypto news and chat with Cheyenne Ligon about her experience at Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) first court appearance.

• [1:52] Inside the Desk: Trump NFTs take off with some wonky tech and Binance loses auditing partner Mazars
• [13:09] CoinDesk’s social token DESK
• [14:19] Cheyenne’s on-the-ground report of her time in a Bahamian courtroom, including a mad dash to the courthouse, a judge who kept forgetting SBF’s name and a waiter who recalled the former FTX CEO playing phone games while dining.
• [29:49] Cam’s Corner: Yuga Labs taps former Activision Blizzard president as new CEO

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DeFi Dad joins to debate whether recent events have highlighted the importance for decentralized finance. Plus: news on Madison Cawthorn, The Block and Starbucks.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news and dive into a conversation with crypto investor and educator DeFi Dad.

• [1:42] Crypto Catchup: Danny’s investigative report on Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin purchases gets cited in U.S. House of Representatives ethics investigation. The hosts react to news of Sam Bankman-Fried’s undisclosed loans to cryptocurrency news site The Block.
• [10:00] DeFi Dad, who will be speaking at Consensus 2023, joins to debate whether recent events have highlighted the importance for decentralized finance.
• [28:19] Teaser: Consensus Magazine’s Crypto 2023 
• [31:00] Cam’s Corner: Contemplations on a “magic bean” adventure with Starbucks’ newly announced Web3 'Odyssey' loyalty program

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spoiler alert: Influence can be for good or for bad. Plus, analyzing SBF’s media apology tour.

On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson break down the latest crypto news and hit the highlights of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022 list with Lists and Rankings and Special Projects Editor Jeanhee Kim.

• [1:30] Crypto Catchup: The latest stop in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) extensive media tour and Coinbase disables mobile non-fungible token transfers due to Apple’s gas tax
• [10:45] Jeanhee Kim joins to reveal insights on the selection process of Most Influential 2022
• [20:05] Cam’s Corner: A meta-interview with BitBoy Crypto on how he plans to interview SBF

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Carpe Consensus” dives into crypto’s biggest story of the year, analyzing the latest developments and lessons learned from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange.

To kick off the inaugural episode of “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson tackle crypto’s biggest story of the year: the fall of FTX.

• [2:05] Crypto Catchup: BlockFi the latest to tumble in FTX contagion
• [12:00] How a story gets told, as mainstream media and trade publications present varied accounts of FTX’s downfall
• [30:10] Teaser: CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022
• [34:10] Cam’s Corner: A Thanksgiving parade in the metaverse

What’s “Carpe Consensus?” CoinDesk’s newest podcast is for crypto fans and fiends, DeFi degens and non-fungible enthusiasts, while welcoming the crypto curious. Each week, hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Cam Thompson thread together the biggest themes in crypto. Consensus speakers and guest experts join the hosts to pull back the curtain on all things crypto and Web3, providing listeners with a balanced look at the state of the industry. Tune in weekly on Thursdays on the CoinDesk Podcast Network.

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this final episode, the hosts discuss standout moments in crypto history over the course of the show’s run.

Every week, “Opinionated” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Anna Baydakova have taken an in-depth look at the biggest topics in the crypto industry, discussing topics from policy to tech and sharing the latest casual controversy alongside special guests. 

As the series comes to a close, the hosts recount how crypto has played into the biggest narratives, sometimes in unexpected ways. The hosts interpret the past battles in crypto regulation, failures in governance and proliferation of memes as lessons for what the industry can and should prepare itself for next. 

But as one podcast ends, another begins: Coming in December to the CoinDesk Podcast Network is “Carpe Consensus,” a fast-paced, entertaining yet always informative podcast bringing the latest thought-provoking discussions, debates and coverage of crypto news to your favorite podcast app. Stay subscribed to this feed and you can listen to “Carpe Consensus” after it launches. Or, head to the CoinDesk Podcast Network for the new podcast and more.

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And finally, an ode to “Opinionated”:

There once was a boisterous trio,

Who grabbed their mics to chat as friends.

And a mighty show it was so,

Though all good things must end.

Oh, “Opinionated” has spent its last breath,

The recording light finally dim

As the show has come to a rest.

But, alas, this story is far from grim

Just you wait, and see what comes next!

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The CoinDesk Podcasts team, along with “Opinionated” hosts Ben, Danny and Anna, extend thanks to the listeners for their support of the show. 

– “Opinionated” Producer Eleanor Pahl

This show is produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl with additional production support and announcements by Michele Musso. Our theme song is by Elision.

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