Sebastien, co-founder and CEO of Sophon, reveals how his team is building crypto's first true consumer platform after raising $60 million in the largest community sale ever.

While most crypto projects focus on speculation and trading, Sebastien argues we've been building for the wrong audience entirely. 

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PARTNERS

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/

💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT

🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.

Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.

https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.

https://sui.io/

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.

https://www.mantle.xyz

★ Forza! is Coinsilium's Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury company. Coinsilium’s shares are traded on the Aquis Stock Exchange (AQUIS:COIN) and on the OTCQB in the US (OTCQB:CINGF).

 Find out more at https://www.coinsilium.com/

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• Twitter: https://x.com/Sophon

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news 

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0:00 Introduction

1:32 Please Subscribe

1:58 Partnerships

2:47 Spending Crypto with Kast

7:17 Redefining Crypto Adoption

8:21 Fixing Crypto Incentives

9:23 Self Custody with Trezor

10:16 Who is Sebastien Arz?

10:57 Risk vs. Chance

12:00 The ADHD Advantage

15:17 CEO as a Conductor

16:41 ADHD and Flow State

17:37 Best Country in the World

20:11 Cultural Clash in Crypto

22:22 Authenticity Over Hype

24:05 Interest Beats Credentials

25:54 From Weed to Bitcoin

29:06 Blessing in Disguise

34:58 DeFi at Matter Labs

36:16 Matter Labs' Biggest Challenge

38:18 Creating a New Paradigm

39:46 Crypto’s Real Problem

41:19 Finding True Product-Market Fit

42:56 Why Revolut Resonates

44:04 Merging Crypto with Everyday Life

46:49 What is Sophon?

49:17 Sophon: Get Paid for Data

53:38 Turning Fans Into Users

55:37 Beyond Just Another Layer 2

58:33 Product Led Company

59:19 How Pento Joined Sophon

1:00:24 From Zero-Sum to Win-Win

1:01:39 What is zkTLS?

1:08:22 Sophon’s Crypto Game Vision

1:13:53 Sophon’s Record Note Sale

1:17:43 Using $60M Wisely

1:18:45 Defining Success for Sophon

1:21:27 Pudgy Penguins’ Crypto Impact

1:25:03 Dealing with Stress

1:27:20 Concluding Remarks

Anthony Pompliano reveals why he appeared to be a Bitcoin maximalist while secretly diversifying his crypto portfolio.

Despite calling Bitcoin "the lowest risk asset in crypto," Pomp explains his strategic decision to focus publicly on Bitcoin while privately holding Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies.

From surviving the Block-Fi collapse to building multiple successful businesses, Pomp shares his philosophy on problem-solving, leverage, and why helping others succeed creates personal wealth.

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PARTNERS

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/

💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT

🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.

Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.

https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.

https://sui.io/

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.

https://www.mantle.xyz

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FOLLOW ANTHONY POMPLIANO

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news

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0:00 Introduction

1:37 Please Subscribe

2:02 Partnerships

2:49 Where ‘Bang Bang’ Comes From

3:25 Blessing and Curse of Audience

4:37 The Power of Asking

5:54 Who Are You, Really?

9:07 Business Is Problem Solving

10:08 Why Diversifying Matters

12:28 Learning, Synthesizing, Solving

13:07 Self Custody with Trezor

13:59 Chasing Freedom, Not Money

16:49 When Podcasting Wasn’t Cool

19:28 Starting Pomp Podcast

19:54 Why Podcasts Open Doors

24:25 Understanding Leverage

26:43 Podcasting Media Leverage

29:24 Importance of Passion in Business

31:53 Turning Pain into Progress

36:08 Balancing Work and Family

40:33 Depression is a Luxury

44:09 Two-Question Philosophy

45:38 Happiness vs. Expectations

47:03 Crypto World Fascination

49:46 Beyond Bitcoin Maximalism

55:20 Biggest Mistakes: Time & Priorities

58:53 Dealing With Online Haters

1:02:51 Dealing with FUD & Mistakes

1:08:17 Success After the Fall

1:11:57 Spotting Early Trends

1:14:13 What’s an Extraordinary Life?

1:15:13 What is Success?

1:16:39 Abundance Through Giving

1:18:43 Habits Shape Your Future

1:20:07 Investing for My Kids

1:22:01 Concluding Remarks

Steven Goldfeder, creator of Arbitrum and CEO of Off Chain Labs, reveals the unexpected journey from academia to building one of crypto's most successful Layer 2 solutions.

Arbitrum has become Ethereum's leading scaling solution with billions in TVL.

In this episode:

• How early "failures" shaped Steven's career trajectory.

• Why Ethereum needs Arbitrum and other layer 2 scaling solutions

• How Arbitrum established itself as a leader

.• The critical UX challenges the Arbitrum ecosystem must overcome

• Why interoperability is 90% a UX problem and how Arbitrum will help solve it by 2025& more!

PARTNERS

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/

💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT

🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz

CONNECT WITH STEVEN 👇

Twitter: https://x.com/sgoldfed

Twitter: https://x.com/OffchainLabsTwitter: https://x.com/arbitrum

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgoldfed/

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice.

The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss.

The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newsupdates #WhenShiftHappens

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0:00 Introduction

1:59 Partnerships

2:48 Staying Locked-In

4:08 From Researcher To CEO

5:30 How Steven Started In Crypto

7:20 The Birth of Arbitrum

10:56 Avoiding Founder Conflicts

12:19 Cost to Kill Bitcoin

12:54 Self Custody with Trezor

13:47 Who is Steven Goldfeder?

15:15 First Google Internship Story

16:10 Failures That Built Me

20:38 PhD in Cryptography

22:28 What Are MPCs?

27:26 How MPC Secures Crypto

32:07 Why Write a Book

34:53 Discovering Bitcoin

36:57 Ethereum Explained for Kids

39:33 What Ethereum Success Looks Like

43:17 CryptoKitties & ETH Communities

44:41 Going All in on Arbitrum

48:39 Challenging The Status Quo Of Tech

53:49 What is a Layer 2?

21:00:48 Solana’s Biggest Problems

1:05:11 “Ethereum Doesn’t Work” Debate

1:09:06 Fragmentation Across Chains

1:11:59 Wallet UX Phantom vs Metamask

1:17:37 Arbitrum vs Other L2s

1:23:06 Becoming The Layer 2 Leader

1:26:11 Getting Robinhood on Arbitrum

1:28:03 Best Players in L2 Space

1:29:45 Defining Arbitrum’s Success

1:31:43 Non-Consensus Beliefs

1:32:53 Concluding Remarks

Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and Global Macro Investor, shares his brutally honest guide to building wealth in crypto without getting destroyed along the way.

From his controversial 70% allocation to SUI to why buying a house with crypto profits means "winning the game of life," Raoul reveals the simple yet powerful strategies most investors overlook.

In this episode:

• The simple Bitcoin strategy every beginner should follow

• Why Raoul moved from Solana to being 70% in SUI

• The overlooked long-term value of NFTs and digital art

• How AI's advancement is reshaping consciousness itself

& more!

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PARTNERS

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/

💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT

🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz

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CONNECT WITH RAOUL👇

Twitter: https://x.com/RaoulGMI

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raoul-pal-real-vision/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raoulgmi

GET RAOUL PAL’S FREE REPORT AND PREPARE FOR THE NEXT DECADE: https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe

CONNECT WITH REAL VISION👇

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Website: https://www.instagram.com/realvisiontv

FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice.

The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor.

Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newsupdates

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0:00 Trailer

1:34 Please Subscribe

2:02 Partnerships

2:48 Crazy Bitcoin Returns

5:09 What is KAST

6:52 Explaining My Job in Crypto

8:23 Why Raoul Got Pissed on Stream

11:50 Self Custody with Trezor

12:44 True Wealth in Crypto

15:37 Finding Quality Bets

18:29 Mad Lads Saved Solana

19:56 How to Get Rich in Crypto Without Getting Lucky

22:55 Meme Coins & Fart Coin

25:13 Paranoid at All Times

29:14 Why Crypto Yield Is Risky

35:29 70% in Sui

36:54 Why Sui is My Favorite Child

40:19 Managing Sui Investments

42:38 Building Wealth Beyond Crypto

44:21 Gambling House on Bitcoin

46:22 Missing out on NFTs

54:45 Is Ethereum Cooked Forever?

1:00:27 Will AI Kill Crypto?

1:02:42 AI's Rise to Sentience

1:06:37 Humans vs. AI

1:17:55 Wearing the Same Clothes

1:19:58 Stepping Out Your Comfort Zone

1:21:09 Concluding Remarks

In this captivating conversation, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, shares the journey behind building one of crypto's most resilient blockchain networks.

He discusses surviving the COVID market crash, the FTX collapse, and how Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin's support helped during their darkest days.

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PARTNERS

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/

💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/X9L0QKY9

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz

💳 KAST transforms crypto spending with their payment card that instantly converts stablecoins to local currency - accepted at 100M+ merchants worldwide with no bank account needed.

https://www.kast.xyz/

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FOLLOW ANATOLY YAKOVENKO 👇

• Twitter: https://x.com/aeyakovenko

• Twitter: https://x.com/solana

• Website: https://solanamobile.com/

FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice.

The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor.

Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________

0:00 Trailer

2:06 Partnerships

2:55 Talking to Startup Founders

4:37 Coming Up of Big Ideas

7:10 Childhood Trauma to Success

8:22 Comfortable Being Different

9:40 Self Custody with Trezor

11:05 First Eureka Moment in Coding

13:47 What Happened to Voiceover IP

15:42 Thinking Small vs. Thinking Big

16:57 Why Loving Your Work Matters

20:00 Having Fun as an Employee

23:13 Crypto World Fascination

25:32 Jumping Into Crypto's Gold Rush

36:07 What is Solana?

36:43 Understanding Proof of History

42:57 Ethereum's Limitations

44:26 Building Beyond Token Price

50:06 Surviving the FTX Collapse

52:31 Dealing with FUD

53:28 Vitalik’s Support for Solana

57:04 Near Death to Blockchain Success

1:00:33 MadLads

1:04:20 What Should a Founder NOT Do

1:05:35 Finding a Co-Founder

1:07:19 Rise of Meme Coins on Solana

1:10:16 Fart Coin

:11:11 Launching Solana Mobile

1:13:51 Why Buy Solana Seeker

1:18:29 Role of Solflare

1:18:49 End Goal for Solana Mobile

1:21:33 Top Solana Projects to Watch

1:25:56 Meme Coins Fueling the Infrastructure

1:27:23 Solana’s Biggest Achievement

1:30:37 Has Solana "Made It"?

1:33:26 Non-Consensus Ideas

1:36:51 Concluding Remarks

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director, reveals his transformation from Bitcoin skeptic to having over 70% of his net worth in digital assets.

In this conversation, Scaramucci shares his journey from financial anxiety in a blue-collar family to Wall Street success, including the pivotal $10,000 check from his father that changed his life's trajectory.

He delves into the psychological aspects of wealth, explaining why even billionaires remain perpetually anxious and how to overcome the "paradox of wealth" that often leads to isolation.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How childhood financial anxiety shaped Scaramucci's drive

• The paradox of wealth and why money often leads to isolation

• Transitioning from Bitcoin skeptic to having 70% of his net worth in it

• Why celebrating others' success is the key to happiness

• The case for tokenizing markets beyond Bitcoin

• Why America needs a strategic Bitcoin reserve

& much more!

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PARTNERS

💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz

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FOLLOW ANTHONY SCARAMUCCI

• Twitter: https://x.com/Scaramucci

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #newslive

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0:00 Trailer

1:44 Please Subscribe

2:10 Partnerships

2:55 Reality of Podcasting

6:57 Importance of Life Balance

8:53 My Biggest Mistake in Business

11:50 Self Custody with Trezor

12:44 Forward Thinking Over Past Pain

15:14 Who is Anthony Scaramucci?

16:05 Sonder and Ego Death

18:15 From Childhood Trauma to Success

21:47 Chosen Path, Fueled by Sacrifice

26:25 Transcending Ego and Comparison

31:24 Destiny: What You Can’t Control

34:13 Paradox of Wealth and Isolation

38:28 Bitcoin & Crypto World Fascination

45:04 Bitcoin: The Digital Gold Debate

49:35 Buy When the Market Crashes

54:57 Books That Shaped Bitcoin Belief

56:28 The Case for Tokenizing the Market

1:01:43 Why the U.S. Should Hold Bitcoin

1:04:36 The Importance of Gratitude in Life

1:07:39 Dangers of Person-Centered Advice

1:09:23 Getting Comfortable with Death

1:12:30 Concluding Remarks

Pedro Gomes, founder of Wallet Connect, reveals why blockchain addresses may soon matter more than passports.

He shares insights on digital identity beyond borders, preventing wallet monopolies, and why stablecoins will transform commerce.

In this episode, we explore:

- How wallets could create monopolies without proper standards

- Why national identity is becoming increasingly irrelevant

- The moment they had to sanction both Ukraine and Russia

- How personal brands are outperforming corporate brands

- The stablecoin revolution that's already happening

And much more!

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PARTNERS

💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount):

https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.

https://jup.ag/

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.

https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.

https://sui.io/

♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.

https://www.mantle.xyz

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FOLLOW PEDRO GOMES

• Twitter: https://x.com/pedrouid

• Twitter: https://x.com/WalletConnect

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrouid/

• Website: https://walletconnect.network/

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news

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0:00 Trailer1:42 Please Subscribe 2:07 Partnerships2:52 Luxury Brand of Crypto Podcasts4:47 Who is Pedro Gomes?5:44 From Engineer to Founder8:06 Why Wallets Must Work Together12:27 Customer Relationships Matter Most14:16 Self Custody with Trezor18:03 Why We Have Nation Based Identities20:57 Why Blockchain Identity Matters22:19 Internet & Global Identity23:57 What is Wallet Connect?26:08 Discovering Blockchain via Neobank30:23 Problems with Ethereum32:56 What is a Digital Identity34:53 Bet on People, Not Ideas39:52 The Two Types of Founders42:06 Gnosis: Founders Making Founders44:11 Ethereum vs. Solana45:52 Taking Solana Seriously49:17 Personal Brands Shift in Crypto52:00 Personal Brands as a Founder59:33 Power of Online Content1:06:14 Founder vs. Team Branding1:08:34 Decentralization & Token Strategy1:11:12 Decentralization at the Right Time1:18:19 Decentralization Triggered by Sanctions1:20:43 Future of Wallet Connect1:22:09 Picking Winners in Decentralized Networks1:27:23 Long Term Mindset Approach1:30:44 Prediction for the Next 12 Months1:35:26 Concluding Remarks

In this revealing conversation, DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje discusses building protocols worth billions and his decision to give away 100% of the tokens.

After creating Yearn Finance without keeping anything for himself, Andre shares how these experiences dramatically changed his view of human nature.

From facing SEC threats to his work on Sonic blockchain, he explains why his approach to crypto has fundamentally changed.

Discover why one of the industry's most influential builders now plans to align incentives differently in his upcoming projects.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Crypto World Fascination

• The Truth Behind Solidly

• The Struggles of Online Fame

• Going All-In on Crypto

• Giving Away 100% of Tokens

• Why Andre No Longer Trusts Anyone

• The Pressure of People's Money

& much more!

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PARTNERS

💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.

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🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/

♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology.

Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.

https://www.mantle.xyz

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FOLLOW ANDRE CRONJE

• Twitter: https://x.com/andrecronjetech

• Twitter: https://x.com/SonicLabs

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cronje/

• Website: https://www.soniclabs.com/

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #News

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0:00 Trailer

1:35 Please Subscribe

2:00 Partnerships

2:46 Solving Problems with Code

4:10 Who is Andre Cronje?

5:58 Thriving in Self-Paced Environments

9:38 Why Law Wasn’t for Me

10:46 How I Found Computer Science

12:12 Self Custody with Trezor

13:05 Crypto World Fascination

16:04 Going All-In on Crypto

19:41 Fantoms Original Idea

21:42 Building Yearn: The Beginning

26:55 Money Motivated vs. Long-Term Vision

31:00 The Struggles of Online Fame

35:52 The Truth Behind Solidly

41:49 The Pressure of People's Money

44:34 Giving Away 100% of Tokens

46:18 The SEC’s Persistent Inquiries

49:42 Leaving Twitter

50:45 Why I No Longer Trust Anyone

53:36 The Return to Twitter

54:52 What is Sonic Labs?

1:01:53 Sonic Labs vs. Fantom

1:02:41 New York vs. Cape Town

1:03:16 Concluding Remarks

Brandon Millman, co-founder and CEO of Phantom, reveals how his team built crypto's most popular wallet with over 15 million monthly active users.

While other wallets prioritized technology, Phantom focused on user experience, making crypto accessible to everyone.

Brandon shares insights from his Twitter days and explains why traditional finance apps struggle to compete with on-chain solutions like Phantom.

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PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/

♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz

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FOLLOW BRANDON AND PHANTOM

• Twitter: https://x.com/phantom

• Twitter: https://x.com/BChillman

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-millman-b093a022/

• Website: https://phantom.com/

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news24

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0:00 Trailer

1:36 Please Subscribe

2:02 Partnerships

2:48 Building Worlds Best Crypto Wallet

4:44 Why Crypto Adoption Matters

5:48 Who is Brandon Millman?

7:40 Dealing with Stress

9:50 From Twitter to Building Phantom

12:53 Self Custody with Trezor

13:46 Lessons Learned at Twitter

14:45 Crypto & Blockchain Fascination

21:51 Avoiding the Twitter Trap

23:17 What is 0X?

25:06 Lessons Learned at 0X

28:22 Wallet Experience as a Barrier

31:46 Failure to Prioritize Users

35:29 Product Market Fit First

37:48 Pragmatism Over Perfection

39:40 Building Phantom: Solana First

45:00 Why Solana First?

48:55 Building in Silicon Valley's Culture

53:32 Phantoms Impact on Solana’s Success

56:00 Phantom’s User-First Approach

1:00:07 What is Phantom Wallet?

1:01:48 Solana’s Unique Narrative

1:06:08 Phantom’s Strategy to Dominate

1:12:44 Solana's Resilience Post-FTX

1:19:10 Facing Doubt in Crypto's Chaos

1:22:18 Building the Future of Finance

1:25:40 Phantom’s App Store Milestone

1:26:48 Phantom’s Global Reach

1:28:18 How Phantom Got Its Name

1:31:25 Why Phantom Raised $150M

1:33:38 Phantom vs. Robinhood

1:36:20 Phantom's Edge Over Centralized Exchanges

1:40:26 Replacing Traditional Finance

1:42:02 Are you Happy?

1:42:56 Prediction for the Next 24 Months?

1:45:35 Concluding Remarks

George Danezis is the Chief Scientist at Mysten Labs, co-creator of the Sui blockchain, and the mind behind Walrus - a decentralized storage protocol that’s solving a problem he’s been thinking about for over 20 years.

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PARTNERS

💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.

Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount):

https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356

🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/

🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/

💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/

♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com

🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz

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FOLLOW GEORGE DANEZIS

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• LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gdanezis

• Website: http://www0.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/G.Danezis/

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DISCLAIMER

The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice.

The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor.

Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss.

The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

0:00 Trailer

1:35 Please Subscribe

2:00 Partnerships

2:46 Sleeping Habits

4:05 Who is George Danezis?

4:23 What is a Chief Scientist?

5:16 Research at Microsoft vs. Now

6:59 What is “Good Research”?

8:49 Corporate Innovation vs. Reality

10:31 Why I Love Teaching Security

11:52 Self Custody with Trezor

12:44 Teaching vs. Real-World Application

16:28 What Makes an Idea Great?

17:51 The Idea That Never Worked Out

19:50 Being Late to Ideas, Not Early

20:56 The Essence of Peer-to-Peer Networks

23:50 Why We Need Peer-to-Peer Systems?

27:51 Why Decentralization Was Hard to Realize

31:09 Bitcoin's Game-Changing Impact

33:10 ETH Aha Moment

34:46 Facebook’s Conviction in Blockchain

37:39 Scaling DIEM to Sui

39:20 Biggest Issue at Facebook

40:20 Why Facebook Bet on Crypto

41:40 Why I Left Facebook

45:07 Balancing Passion and Pay

46:43 What is a Blockchain Good For?

51:42 Understanding Blockchain’s Limitations

53:21 CryptoKitties

54:36 Meme Coins: Culture vs. Scam

57:02 The Role of Norms in Crypto

1:00:32 What is the Sui Network?

1:02:32 Why Do We Need The Sui Network?

1:03:34 Layer 1 vs. Layer 2

1:05:07 Why Build a Layer One?

1:09:21 Top Layer One Competitors

1:10:45 Decentralization vs. Practicality

1:14:06 Minimum Decentralization

1:16:33 Data Storage & Its Biggest Problem

1:20:05 What is Walrus Protocol?

1:22:09 Why Walrus is Possible Now

1:25:35 Why Sui Network for Data Storage?

1:27:37 Vision of Walrus Protocol

1:28:59 Building a Neutral Tech Future

1:30:44 Using Existing Blockchains

1:33:03 Future of Decentralized Production

1:35:51 Prediction For The Next 12 Months

1:39:04 Concluding Remarks