The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani

The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani

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The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani episodes

  • EP 7. Jupiter’s Success: A Community-First Approach to Growth | ft. Meow, Founder of Jupiter on Solana

    Meow is the pseudonymous founder of Jupiter, a decentralized exchange and liquidity aggregator on Solana. In this episode, VALR’s CEO Farzam Ehsani talks with Meow about his peculiar name and journey into the crypto space, his past achievement, Meow’s approach to growth and his upcoming plans for Jupiter. A deep, at times personal, conversation with one of the most interesting people in crypto today.

    58 min
  • EP 6. What Lies Ahead for Bitcoin? Insights with Dan Held

    In this 6th episode of The VALR Podcast, VALR's CEO, Farzam Ehsani sits down with Dan Held, GP at Asymmetric Investing and former Head of Marketing at Kraken.

    Dan brings over a decade of experience in the crypto space, sharing his insights on the current state of #Bitcoin, the impact of macroeconomic trends, and the various phases of Bitcoin’s growth and adoption.

    54 min
  • EP 5. Understanding Self-Custody and Crypto Security with Matěj Žák, CEO of Trezor

    In this 5th episode of The VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani sits down with Matěj Žák, the CEO of Trezor, to discuss the nuances of self-custody in cryptocurrency.

    They explore Trezor's role as a pioneering hardware wallet, its impact on the industry, and the pros and cons of self-custody vs custodial services like VALR.
    Matěj shares insights on his career journey, Bitcoin security, and his aspirations for Trezor’s future.

    54 min
  • EP 4. Solana As A City? Envisioning The New Economy Ft. Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation

    In this episode of the VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani and Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, discuss Solana's relatively recent but quick rise as a Layer-1 protocol, its various features and current developments.

    Lily shares her views on #bitcoin, and its original use case, the prospect of a multi-chain future, as well as her own journey into crypto and work at the helm of the #solana Foundation.

    53 min
  • EP 3. Future of Web3 and Digital Ownership Ft. Yat Siu, Animoca Brands Co-Founder

    In this 3rd episode of The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, Yat Siu shares his views on Web3, digital property rights, and creating a more equitable world through blockchain technology. The discussion includes his background, the transformative potential of tokenisation, and predictions for the growth of the Web3 ecosystem.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:14 From Austria to the World: A Journey Through Technology and Ideologies
    03:18 The Vision for a More Equitable Future Through Web3 and Blockchain
    08:01 Tackling Wealth Inequality via Tokenisation
    28:09 Digital Property Rights: New Economic Foundation
    39:11 Future of Digital Assets
    47:06 Geographical Hotspots for Web3 Adoption
    Connect with Yat Siu on X: https://x.com/ysiu
    Follow Yat Siu on Medium: https://ysiu.medium.com/
    #web3 #blockchain #nfts #tokenization #blockchaintechnology #nft #digitalassets

    50 min
  • EP 2. Macro Economics, Geopolitics and Crypto Unpacked Ft. Arthur Hayes, BitMEX Co-Founder & Crypto OG

    You may know Arthur Hayes as the Co-founder of BitMEX, the originator of the Bitcoin perpetual swap, but did you know he might be a "gold bug" in a crypto disguise?

    In this episode of the VALR Podcast, host Farzam Ehsani and Arthur Hayes discuss the evolution and future of the crypto industry, global economy, and the role energy plays in financial systems.
    Hayes shares his journey from being fired at Citibank to co-founding BitMEX, pioneering perpetual contracts, and eventually venturing into his family office 'Maelstrom', focusing on crypto trading and advising.
    The discussion also covers geopolitical dynamics, the likelihood of central banks adopting Bitcoin, and the enduring value of physical gold in a digital age.
    00:00 Introduction
    01:47 Arthur Hayes: From TradFi to Crypto Pioneer
    05:13 The Genesis of BitMEX and the Perpetual Swap
    07:58 Arthur's Journey to Asia
    12:59 The Evolution of Money
    18:08 The Longevity of the US Dollar and the Role of Bitcoin
    27:39 The Fed's Strategy and Economic Impacts
    35:53 The Future of Global Currency and Trade
    44:36 Energy as the Ultimate Currency
    49:18 Lessons from Running a Crypto Exchange
    About Arthur Hayes – Chief Investment Officer, Maelstrom
    Arthur Hayes is an entrepreneur, a crypto trader and advocate, and a fintech pioneer. He is the co-founder of BitMEX and the originator of the perpetual swap, a popular derivatives trading product unique to the digital assets space. He is passionate about helping spread financial literacy and educate investors regarding cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
    Arthur began his career as a market maker for Deutsche Bank and Citibank’s ETF businesses. He holds a BA in Economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
    Connect with Hayes on X: https://twitter.com/CryptoHayes
    Subscribe to his blog: https://cryptohayes.substack.com/
    #arthurhayes #bitcoin #cryptofutures #cryptocurrency #cryptoadoption #federalreserve #gold #currency #money #valr #valrpodcast #farzamehsani

    54 min
  • EP 1: The Rise of Stablecoins in Emerging Markets Ft. Paolo Ardoino, Tether CEO

    In this engaging conversation, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, and Blake Player, Head of Growth at VALR, explore the evolving role of USDT in global finance.

    They discuss Tether's origins, Paolo's journey into crypto from a passion for decentralisation and technology, Tether's resilience amid criticism, and its strategic positioning in emerging markets.
    They also explore the impact of USDT on traditional finance, its adoption as a store of value in regions with volatile currencies, and Tether's innovative approach to supporting the US dollar globally.

    1 hr 3 min

About The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani

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Welcome to The VALR Podcast with Farzam Ehsani, a monthly podcast where industry leaders in the crypto space come together to discuss the latest trends and insights shaping the future of finance.