The Decrypting Crypto Podcast

We speak with Radko Albrecht, CEO of BitBond, about how the current financial system is broken and how blockchain technology can improve it. Radko is an advocate for financial inclusion and they're pioneering some interesting technology at BitBond, as well as a whole new take on the ICO. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e02-radko-albrecht/

We speak with Taylor Monahan, CEO of MyCrypto, about how she first created the company and some of the drama surrounding the split with her old company, MyEtherWallet. As well as this, Taylor gives her view on what the biggest adoption hurdles are for blockchain and where she sees the industry going. Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s02/e01-taylor-monahan/

There are a lot of rational and valid arguments against the current state of Bitcoin. From the technical hurdles of mass adoption, through to the fact that the large proportion of wealth is held by a very small number of people. This episode takes an objective look at each argument and discusses it in detail.

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e09-the-case-against-bitcoin/

The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, is very different from the largest, Bitcoin. But why? Within this episode, the fundamental differences between Ethereum and Bitcoin will be explained and the utility that the Ethereum blockchain brings will be discussed.

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e08-what-is-ethereum/

Making your first ever transaction can be a little daunting. This episode will walk through the process of transferring your cryptocurrency to another person, as well as the best ways to store your crypto. This will include a run-down of the different types of wallets, along with their pros and cons.

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e07-transferring-storing-crypto/

Another hot topic in the world of cryptocurrencies is Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Within this episode, we discuss what an ICO is, as well as how they’re used within blockchain projects. Regulation will be discussed as well as how to evaluate the potential investment opportunity of an ICO.

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e06-initial-coin-offerings/

One of the most confusing aspects of blockchain technology is the act of mining. Within this episode, we'll be taking you through the concept of mining, some of the basic terminologies will be explained and, using Bitcoin as an example, the end to end process of mining Bitcoin will be walked through.

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e04-cryptocurrency-mining/

Within this episode, you'll will be walked through the basics of how a cryptocurrency is valued at a specific price. Parallels will be drawn against precious metals, like gold, and also how anything is defined as a form of currency in the first place. You'd be surprised how much more bitcoin ticks the boxes than even the US dollar.

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e03-what-gives-cryptocurrencies-value/

This episode goes through the process of buying your first cryptocurrency. This includes explaining the various different stages along the way, including, trading your fiat currency for crypto, trading that crypto for different crypto, and then storing it safely in a wallet. You'll find advice given on the best platforms and tools to use, as well as any nuances of buying certain cryptos (e.g. you can’t buy Ripple on Coinbase).

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e02-buying-your-first-crypto/

Using Bitcoin as the primary example, we focus on helping you, the listener, better understand the fundamental concepts behind cryptocurrencies. This will include blockchain technology, what a cryptocurrency actually is, and some definitions of jargon related to it (mining, nodes, blocks, etc.).

This is the first episode of series 1 of the Decrypting Crypto podcast, designed to ease you into the initial concepts behind blockchain technology.

Full show notes: https://thecoinoffering.com/podcast/s01/e01-what-is-bitcoin/