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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.-

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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George Howard, Distinguished Professor of Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music, takes the stage to discuss the history of “Pancho and Lefty,” a song by Townes Van Zandt  made famous by Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson.

He breaks down what the Song That Owns Itself (STOI) project is and how it is working to help artists get all of the money they are owed.

The panel discussion took place on June 10, the second day of CoinDesk’s Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. 

The executive producer for CoinDesk Reports is Jared Schwartz. Nia Freeman edited this episode.

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Chris Gabriel, host of MemeAnaylasis on YouTube, sits CoinDesk’s Chief Insights Columnist   David Z Morris to discuss the meme economy. They get into a conversation about what the meme economy is and how people are more connected to the space than they know.

See also:

The Meme Economy

The panel discussion took place on June 10, the second day of CoinDesk’s Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. 

The executive producer for CoinDesk Reports is Jared Schwartz. Nia Freeman edited this episode.

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This episode is sponsored by Near.

The Bermuda government has taken an interesting approach to encourage the development of crypto, blockchain, and digital assets within the territory.

The insurance sector is one area where Bermuda seems well-positioned to dominate crypto finance and its territory is one of the largest insurance and reinsurance hubs in the world.

Does its model set the stage for other countries in the quest for viable insurance?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined” host Michael Casey is at the Bermuda Tech Summit in Bermuda and is joined by his co-host  Sheila Warren to speak with Joseph Ziolkowski the CEO of Relm. Relm describes itself as the leading global insurer for companies operating in new and emerging business sectors, such as digital asset/web3, cannabis, and alternative therapeutics. 

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

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NEAR is a simple, revolutionary Web3 platform for decentralized apps, created by developers for developers. More than 700 projects are now building on NEAR’s fast, secure and infinitely scalable protocol, from DeFi apps to play-and-earn games, NFT marketplaces and more. Start your developer journey now by visiting NEAR at near.org. 

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“Community tokens are a form of social tokens that are created as a means of incentivizing community and governance,” says Whale Shark.

The speakers discuss what community tokens are. They get into the history of the tokens and how social/community tokens are used throughout different industries. They also talk about the difference between community tokens and loyal rewards programs.

The panel discussion took place on June 10, the second day of CoinDesk’s Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. 

The executive producer for CoinDesk Reports is Jared Schwartz. Nia Freeman edited this episode.

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This episode is sponsored by Near.

Now in the bear market, we are approaching the potential for a secure, privacy-preserving Web3. 

Why is it so important or even possible to have a truly portable identity now more than ever?

On this episode of “Money Reimagined” hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren speak with Greg Kidd, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of the Hard Yaka investment group. As an early investor in companies such as Twitter, Square, Ripple, Coinbase, and Twilio, Gregg also started a digital identity company called GlobaliD.

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This episode was produced and edited by Michele Musso with announcements by Adam B. Levine and our executive producer Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Shepard.”

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NEAR is a simple, revolutionary Web3 platform for decentralized apps, created by developers for developers. More than 700 projects are now building on NEAR’s fast, secure and infinitely scalable protocol, from DeFi apps to play-and-earn games, NFT marketplaces and more. Start your developer journey now by visiting NEAR at near.org. 

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Bradley Miles, CEO of Roll, a platform that uses blockchain to bring social tokens to life, and Rob Collier, CEO of Rally, a platform that allows creators and artists to launch their own digital currencies, sit down with Jess Sloss, instigator of Seed Club, a leading network for DAO builders and operators, to discuss social tokens.

They break down what social tokens are, their importance and how people are using this form of currency to make lots of money. 

The panel discussion took place on June 10, the second day of CoinDesk’s Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. 

The executive producer for CoinDesk Reports is Jared Schwartz. Nia Freeman edited this episode.

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Insights into the realities of hiring during a bear market.

The 2022 bear market has left many of the industry’s workers in the cold of crypto winter as rounds of layoffs are continually announced. Today’s episode explores a recruiter’s perspective of hiring in a bear market.

Dani Schlarmann, senior recruiter at Ava Labs, joins “Opinionated” hosts Ben Schiller, Danny Nelson and Anna Baydakova to discuss trends in the recruiting space throughout the market downturn. Plus: Schlarmann tells the hosts some of his experiences of the early days of the industry.

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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Kevin Zhou, co-founder of hedge fund Galois Capital, sits down with CoinDesk reporter Sam Kessler to discuss all things Terra. They discuss why the stablecoins and its sister coin collapsed and what Zhou noticed and warned people of before the implosion. 

The panel discussion took place on June 10, the second day of CoinDesk’s Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. 

The executive producer for CoinDesk Reports is Jared Schwartz. Nia Freeman edited this episode.

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Jenn Kalidoss, go-to-market and growth lead at SyndicateDAO, a decentralized investing protocol and social network, Alexander Ye, “hokage” at Republic Crypto, a private investing platform, and Jocelyn Cheng, CEO of Luno Expeditions, a global early-stage investor, sit down with CoinDesk senior reporter Tracy Wang, sat down to discuss venture capital in crypto.

They talk about how VC investing in Web3 differs from  investing in Web2 and how they are similar. They break down how they decide which companies to invest in and how regulations play into those decisions.

The panel discussion took place on June 10, the second day of CoinDesk’s Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. 

The executive producer for CoinDesk Reports is Jared Schwartz. Nia Freeman edited this episode.

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