In this episode of Crypto Currents, hosts Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca dive deep with special guest Mike Gavella, founder of Coinstack, a leading media outlet for institutional investors. From spicy takes to hilarious banter, this episode covers everything from institutional adoption to meme coins and controversial personalities in crypto. 👉 Subscribe to the Crypto Currents podcast for more engaging discussions about crypto culture, industry insights, and beyond! https://x.com/coinstackcrypto https://x.com/fishandchipsyay **Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the hosts and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Crypto Currents or its affiliates. This content is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.

In this episode of Cryptocurrents, hosts Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca sit down with Justice Conder from Polygon Labs. The convo explores governance mechanisms, the balance between community input and visionary leadership, and the innovative q/acc (quadratic accelerationism) project that rethinks ecosystem funding through protocol-sponsored tokenization. Justice also touches on the importance of returning to cypherpunk principles, the potential of ZK technology for privacy, and how account abstraction and natural language interfaces are making crypto more accessible.

The episode concludes with Justice's spicy take that Ethereum needs to return to its crypto-anarchist roots to remain relevant in the evolving landscape.

Join Jacq & Brett as they sit down with Kevin Jones, Developer Relations Engineer at The Graph. The hosts dive into Kevin's journey from photography and music to becoming a key figure for The Graph's community. We explore The Graph's innovative approach to decentralized data solutions and discuss how it's revolutionizing the way developers build on blockchain. From its ethos of "builders for builders" to the importance of subgraphs and community participation, this episode is packed with insights into how this industry leader is thinking of infrastructure, governance, and data. Find Kevin: https://x.com/cryptomastery_

In this episode of Crypto Currents, hosts Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca interview Chad Hugghins, Head of Community at the Sei Foundation.

Chad discusses his journey in the crypto world, from early involvement in Friends with Benefits (FWB) to his current role at Sei. He explains Sei's unique features, including its twin turbo consensus mechanism and focus on speed and scalability.

Chad shares insights on community building, the challenges of growing a blockchain ecosystem, and the importance of transparency in crypto projects. The conversation also touches on Chad's background in theater and how it relates to his work in the volatile crypto industry.

The episode concludes with Chad's thoughts on government involvement in cryptocurrency and the potential pitfalls of state-backed Bitcoin reserves. Find Chad: https://x.com/ChadHugghins

Hosts Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca share their personal experiences with meme coins, including success stories and cautionary tales. Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing discussed constitutes financial advice.

This emergency episode of Crypto Currents, hosted by Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca, celebrates the resignation of Gary Gensler as the head of the SEC. The hosts discuss Gensler's controversial tenure and its impact on the cryptocurrency industry. Good riddance.

In this premiere episode of Crypto Currents, hosts Jacq Vaca and Brett Lindstrom, founders of Fish and Chips creative studio, introduce themselves and share their journeys into the world of cryptocurrency.

Highlights include:

Brett's first encounter with Bitcoin at a college party

Jacq's introduction to crypto through the Silk Road

Experiences with Ethereum and the DeFi boom

How they met at Polygon

The creation of Fish and Chips and their vision for the company

Discussion of potential future podcast guests

Teaser for the next episode focusing on memecoins