From Bitcoin’s revolutionary origins to today's debates on DeFi regulation and blockchain adoption, this episode dives deep into the technologies reshaping global finance. Drawing insights from Marc Andreessen’s Why Bitcoin Matters, ARK Invest’s On-Chain Data Framework, Chainalysis’s Crypto Crime Report, VanEck’s 2024 Blockchain Whitepaper, and the BIS’s latest study on crypto and financial stability, we explore Bitcoin’s founding vision, real-world blockchain innovations, and the darker edges of the crypto ecosystem. We tackle pressing issues like stablecoin risk, decentralized finance (DeFi) fragility, smart contracts, tokenization, and regulatory dilemmas. Whether you're a blockchain builder, an investor, or just crypto-curious, this episode unpacks how digital assets are evolving from hype to infrastructure — and what it means for the future of money, markets, and monetary policy.