In this episode, Mark sits down with Naz Kabbani, an investor formerly at BECO Capital (the Middle East’s largest VC fund with $900M AUM) and Paradigm (a leading crypto VC fund with over $12Bn AUM). Naz shares an eye-opening firsthand account of the Lebanese Banking Crisis, revealing how his family—like many others—lost 75-80% of their life savings almost overnight.

But in the chaos, an underground economy emerged, driven by crypto adoption, particularly Bitcoin and USDT. Operating largely through Telegram and Signal, this shadow economy has allowed Lebanese citizens to reclaim financial autonomy despite heavy governmental restrictions and corruption. Discover how crypto is quietly shifting power back into the hands of the people, reshaping Lebanon’s economic landscape in real-time.

This remarkable story highlights crypto’s true global potential and its profound impact on people’s lives during crises.

Follow Mark on X/IG: ⁠⁠@Markkilaghbian⁠⁠

Try Mark's App: ⁠⁠dataing.io

Check out Bitcoin Pepe: @PepeCoinSTX

Mark sits down with Frank Holmes, one of the most recognized voices in crypto infrastructure, to go inside the machine room of large-scale Bitcoin mining.

Frank unpacks miner economics after the halving, how power contracts and geography determine winners, and the tech stack from firmware to immersion cooling.

They explore treasury strategy (to HODL or not), AI/ML workloads as a new revenue lane for mining data centers, and the policy landscape shaping energy and proof-of-work. Frank also shares investor-grade frameworks for evaluating miners, common red flags, and how to think about BTC cycles without getting wrecked by volatility. If you care about the intersection of energy, compute, and sound money, this one’s a blueprint.

Follow Mark on X/IG: ⁠@Markkilaghbian⁠

Download Mark's Dating App: ⁠dataing.io

Follow Frank on X: @bulldogholmes

They called it a joke. Then they ignored it. Now DogeOS is on a mission to build the most culturally-aligned app layer in crypto.

Is this the trojan doge? A decentralized rebellion against the sterile Web3 status quo? Join us on this episode of the Cryptoconomy Podcast as we dive into the world of Dogecoin with Jordan Jefferson.

Discover how Jordan's journey from early Bitcoin days to building the leading Dogecoin wallet, MyDoge, has shaped his vision for the future of Dogecoin.

Get a glimpse into the Doge community, the challenges of building during market fluctuations, and the exciting innovations on the horizon with Doge OS.

Tune in to learn why don't need to be serious to be taken seriously.

Follow Mark on X/IG: @Markkilaghbian

Download Mark's Dating App: dataing.io

Follow Jordan on X: @MyDogeCEO

DogeOS website: dogeos.com

MyDoge website: mydoge.com

In this episode of the Cryptoconomy Podcast, we delve into the innovative world of Hermetica, the creators of USDh—the first Bitcoin-backed, yield-bearing stablecoin operating outside the traditional fiat system.

Join us as we explore how Hermetica enables users to earn up to 25% APY on their dollars without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem. We’ll discuss the mechanics behind USDh, its integration with Bitcoin’s Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, and how it offers a decentralized, secure alternative to conventional stablecoins.

Whether you’re a seasoned crypto enthusiast or new to the space, this episode provides valuable insights into the future of Bitcoin-backed financial products and the potential of decentralized finance.

Website: hermetica.fi

Jakob's X: https://x.com/jakob_btc

Mark's X: https://x.com/MarkKilaghbian

Checkout Mark's AI Dating app: https://linktr.ee/dataing

On today's episode, Mark sits down in person with Rozar -- a Bitcoin DeFi builder who has led everything from free and permission-less liquidity pools to 9 digit meme coins all built on Bitcoin.

When I first met Rozar, he was the charismatic community leader of the one of the biggest memecoins on Bitcoin -- $Welsh attracting thousands of passionate investors who ran the market cap over $100m.

Since then, he's also been working on Charisma.rocks, a Bitcoin native DEX that quickly became one of the top exchanges on the network, competing with teams often 10 times larger and better funded.

Rozar Twitter: https://x.com/lordrozar

Welsh Twitter: https://x.com/Welsh_Community

Charisma: https://charisma.rocks/

Mark Twitter: https://x.com/MarkKilaghbian

Bitcoin Pepe Twitter: https://x.com/PepeCoinSTX

On this episode, Mark sits down with Chris Liu an Entrepreneur from the most recent cohort of the Bitcoin Startup Lab, who has been focused on developing tools to quickly and easily create, inscribe, and modify dynamic inscriptions on Bitcoin.

With Yuzo you can instantly inscribe text files, HTML web-pages, or AI generated NFT collections directly on Bitcoin through ordinals, with the ability to recursively modify them to save on fees. 

Learn about how developers are pushing the boundaries of what can be built on Bitcoin.

Yuzo Website: https://yuzo.xyz/

Yuzo's X Account: https://x.com/yuzodotxyz

Mark's X Account: https://x.com/MarkKilaghbian

Bitcoin PEPE Memecoin: www.pepecoins.io

In this episode of Mark sits down with Angus, the CMO at Chronicle Labs, to explore the crucial role of oracles in the blockchain ecosystem. As a spinoff from MakerDAO, the creator of DAI, Chronicle Labs is at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure.

With extensive experience working with oracles and marketing platforms such as Telos, Angus brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. We delve into his long-standing involvement in the crypto industry, focusing on the technological advancements that drive the space forward. He shares insights into the unique challenges and strategies of marketing in the crypto sector, as well as his experiences as an investor.

Angus highlights the importance of oracles in connecting blockchain to real-world data, enabling smart contracts to function effectively and securely. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a crypto marketer, this episode offers valuable perspectives from a seasoned expert. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation with one of the leading minds in crypto marketing and technology.

On this episode, Mark sits down with with Mathias Beke, founder of Kairon Labs, one of the top market makers and liquidity providers in the crypto space. Mathias shares his journey from starting Kairon Labs to becoming a key player in token launches, liquidity, and market making. Discover how Kairon Labs navigates market sentiment, selects projects, and utilizes extensive networks to maintain their edge.

We discuss the nuances of choosing meme coins and how Kairon Labs compares to competitors like Keyrock, DWF, GSR, and Wintermute. Mathias highlights what sets Kairon Labs apart, their institutional focus, and the unique offerings they provide to their clients. Learn about the risks and benefits of using a market maker and what it takes to compete at the highest level. Whether you're an investor or a crypto enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice from one of the industry's leading experts. Tune in to get the inside scoop on market making and the future of crypto trading.

On this episode we explore how Velar is bringing the most exciting parts of Ethereum and Solana DeFi back home to Bitcoin by offering leveraged perps, bridges, farming, and swaps backed by passionate team and an aggressive future roadmap.

Hear about how they went from startup to $300m IDO by building through the bear market, and why they chose Stacks over other Bitcoin L2 competitors.

www.velar.co

https://twitter.com/VelarBTC

https://twitter.com/visionsbtc

https://twitter.com/Cryptoconomy_

Learn how to go from zero to one, find your crypto community, and the support the use cases you care about on this episode with Aram Mughalyan.

Aram started his career in crypto where many others start their career journey -- Linkedin, quickly amassing a community of tens of thousands of followers on a platform that crypto builders often overlook. Learn how to find your Web 3.0 network, and provide value that keeps them following along.

Aram Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arammughalyan/