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This morning, Alex and Will kick things off with a look at the latest memecoin drama on Base. As Jesse Pollak tries to spark a wave of “content coins” on Zora, the community is firing back with some serious criticism—and the guys weigh in with takes on culture, incentives, and what really makes a token meaningful.

Later, Doug drops by to talk markets, gold’s performance, and how macro trends might be shaping crypto investor psychology.

They close out the show by tackling a big one: is technical analysis real or just modern astrology?
Alex and Will bring a nuanced conversation on where TA works, when it fails, and how it fits into a broader strategy.

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Tonight, Will and Alex are joined by our friend Nil from Polygon for a late-night research sesh full of insights, distractions, and deep dives.

Together, they review trending altcoins including SEI, INJ, STX, and more—breaking down recent price action, narratives, and whether any of these tokens are worth your attention right now.

But it wouldn’t be Rise Up After Dark without a few tangents. Along the way, they get into favorite research tools, crypto news of the week, and what’s top of mind across the industry—from token unlocks to trading psychology to what makes a project worth tracking long-term.

Whether you’re an active trader or just trying to level up your altcoin radar, this is a vibe-heavy episode packed with practical alpha.

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Today, the guys answer rapid fire questions from the audience, including our perennial favorite "What would you invest in...?"; Alex almost makes Will cry with a question about trading the lunar cycle; and they preview the upcoming trip to Toronto for Consensus/Las Vegas for the Bitcoin conference (both in May)--plus answers to tax questions, a look back at Binance, and what to do if a token you hold is "stuck" or can't be transferred.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE AUDIENCE:

Solum said: Ask "Why should I buy?", not "What should I buy?"

Cosmic asked: "Would Satoshi be proud of us?"

Scores of the unwashed masses said: WHO LET THESE GUYS ON THE AIR AND WHY ARE WE LISTENING?

Wherever you are, whenever you listen, leave us a comment and let others know why you tune into Rise Up!

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Today Evan, Alex, and Will cover it all:

We kick off with a look at the recent Mantra ($OM) crash, then tackle the big Bitcoin question—what's next for $BTC’s price? Will it break higher or correct lower (and how low can it go)? We break down the pros and cons of Story Protocol, a project Will recently bought into, and explore how storytelling, tokenization, and IP ownership are evolving onchain.

Finally, when a viewer asks, "If it's my first day of first grade, how do I start learning crypto?"—Alex delivers a nine-step framework for beginners that anyone can use to start building confidence and skills fast (use the free glossary below to get started).

It's the best of Rise Up: real news, real analysis, and frameworks to help you navigate crypto confidently, safely.

P.S. the first-edition of the Rise Up Morning Show mug is being retired soon—get yours this week before they're gone forever at the link below!

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Evan, Alex, and Will talk CPI, macro, & ask Will what he's buying (AERO? MORPHO?) and share a powerful conversation with Hemu Rahman (@shapingelements)—Head of Product at Osmosis Exchange, also building Polaris.app—about taking crypto mainstream.

We touch on how crypto companies can grow beyond the echo chamber and abstract away technical complexity to attract new users; the power of stablecoins (the real “killer app”); and the difference between trading and investing.

PLUS, we couldn’t leave without some breaking news: Hemu announced live on the show that Polaris.app is now open for signups and their $BABY token is live for trading.

If you’re passionate about making crypto understandable, practical, and accessible for the next billion users, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

HEMU
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@hemu_rahman
X: https://x.com/shapingelements

OSMOSIS: https://osmosis.zone
POLARIS: https://polaris.app

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Goodnow, Revolutionaries!

Tonight on Rise Up After Dark, Evan and Alex are joined by George Kaltekis and Sam Ash-Hill from Uptrade for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of crypto investing, common scams, & how people in the industry can help others learn (link to their platform below)

In the second hour, our friend Nill (@bignillcollect) surprises us live from the Polygon staff retreat (@0xPolygon), with insight about where he thinks they went wrong in the past; what they're building for the future; and takeaways for investors and builders alike. 

We dig into:

• Why user experience matters more than ever
• Opportunities for platforms to onboard the next billion users
• What the future of the internet might actually look like.
• PLUS: a special upcoming event: the Women of Web3 (Rise Up wives, fiancés, and girlfriends) takeover episode! 

A great episode whether you're brand new to crypto or trying to level up--leave a comment and let us know where you think the space is headed! 🫵

UPTRADE: https://www.uptrade.au/ref/the-rise-up-morning-show
NILL: https://www.tiktok.com/@bignillcollect (same handle on X)
POLYGON: https://polygon.technology/

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Today on the show Evan & Alex give a quick news update and do a little Web3 101 before BREAD, one of the minds building MegaETH Labs, jumps in for a deep (and fun) conversation about building in web3 today.

We talk about:

• What steps Coinbase users should take to secure their accounts (and how to start exploring self custody solutions like Coinbase Wallet)
• Layer 1 vs. Layer 2 networks
• What makes MegaETH different than other L2s, and why are they obsessed with being so fast?
• How to build your social or professional resume and start working in crypto
• Plus: MEV attacks, Eigen DA, Mempools & more "buzzwords" that'll help you go deeper.

You can follow BREAD (now on tiktok), MegaETH, & the Modern Market Show he contributes to at the links below:

BREAD
Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@0xbreadguy
Twitter: https://x.com/0xbreadguy

MEGAETH LABS: https://linktr.ee/megaeth_labs
MODERN MARKET: https://x.com/modernmarket_ 

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Today Evan, Alex, and Will are joined by Daniel Andrade and Michael Sothan from DePIN Hub. We start with an explanation of the wild market movement yesterday and go on to a jam-packed episode about the decentralized physical infrastructure movement (aka DePIN) from their perspective as early adopters. 

Through their work at DePIN Hub, they highlight, support, and connect curious learners with builders reimagining the backbone of the internet—from decentralized wireless to cloud compute to new energy grids. Whether they're searching for "proof in the pudding" to qualify projects or educating the next wave of investors, these guys are passionate about evolving the internet by making DePIN accessible and sustainable.

Check out their links below to connect and learn more!

DEPIN HUB
Web: https://www.depinhub.io
Twitter: https://www.x.com/hotspotty

DANIEL: https://www.x.com/spillere
MICHAEL: https://www.x.com/sothaniam

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Good now, revolutionaries—stocks & crypto are down bad and today’s episode is a little bit of everything:

• Tariffs and the new global market game
• Artificial Insanity: Alex finds his AI twin?
• Tips for crypto taxes + a new live workshop (👇 )
• Plus: Evan, Alex, and Will get dangerously sidetracked by Girl Scout Cookies, a new Rise Up mug teaser, and some practical investing reminders you’ll actually want to hear.

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Today on The Rise Up Morning Show, Evan, Alex, and Will dive into two of the week’s biggest crypto-adjacent headlines: the new wave of Trump tariffs, which some believe were literally written by ChatGPT, and the U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s approval of the STABLE Act, which could reshape the legal landscape for stablecoins.

In the second half, they welcome special guest Gerard (aka @0xGeebz)—early-stage crypto VC & internet capital markets explorer. Gerard shares his journey from consulting to building and investing full-time in DeFi, DePIN, RWAs, and more; plus insights into the tools, narratives, and protocols he’s exploring—like Artemiz, RWA.xyz, and Machinations.io (links below)—that are helping shape the infrastructure layer of the next generation of the internet.

GERARD: https://x.com/0xGeebz  
UNDEREXPOSED PODCAST: https://decrypt.co/podcasts/under

ARTEMIS: https://artemis.xyz  
RWA.XYZ: https://rwa.xyz  
TOKENOMIST: https://tokenomist.xyz  
MACHINATIONS: https://machinations.io  
TRADABLE: https://tradable.xyz  
METADAO: https://metadao.fi  
DEEPNEWZ: https://deepnewz.com  
TYLER DID IT (Crypto Morning Minute): https://x.com/Tyler_Did_It  
 

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