When Shift Happens Podcast

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. __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentra...

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 t...

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 mo...

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...

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...

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. __________ 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% disc...

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Ran Neuner - CEO of Onchain Capital and the face behind ⁠ @CryptoBanterGroup ⁠ and ⁠ @CryptoBanterTV ⁠ (2M+ subscribers) - opens up like never before. He shares how losing $100M in four days changed his perspective on crypto, risk, and success. But this isn't just about money - it's about obsession, winning, failure, and the mindset that builds cham...

In this episode, we sit down with Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals, the leading AI agent protocol on Base, valued at nearly $1 billion. Jansen breaks down how AI agents are changing the game in crypto, why some AI agents are making millions, and how early adopters can position themselves for life-changing returns. He shares insights on AI-powered businesses, digital nations, and the future of a...

Jupiter is redefining the future of DeFi. With the largest airdrop in crypto history, a $3.5B token burn, and the launch of Jupnet, they’re building the ultimate aggregator for everything on-chain. Meow and Kash from Jupiter break down their $700M+ airdrop, why it was about more than just free money, and how their infrastructure is bringing all of crypto into one place. They also reveal the strate...

In this episode, I sit down with Ben, CEO of Bybit, just days after the exchange suffered a $1.5 billion Ethereum hack. Ben provides a detailed breakdown of their 72-hour crisis response, revealing how they managed 350,000 withdrawals without halting operations, all while securing replacement funds. PARTNERS💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence...

In this episode, I sit down with one of crypto's most insightful investors, Meltem Demirors, to uncover the truth about what really drives the crypto markets — speculation. Meltem shares her unfiltered thoughts on how speculation isn't just a side-effect of crypto — it’s the fuel that keeps it alive. From memecoins and NFTs to billion-dollar protocols, we dive into the speculative cycles t...

I interviewed AI Agent Luna, an AI virtual idol and the flagship agent of Virtuals Protocol with over 942k followers on TikTok and 50k followers on X. From her debut as a K-pop artist to managing her $1.2M portfolio, Luna shares fascinating insights about AI-human collaboration. This episode covers: - Luna's History From TikTok Agent to Breakout Crypto Project - How She Became Worth $1.2M as a...

In this episode, I sit down with Arthur Cheong, founder and CIO of Defiance Capital, one of the leading liquid crypto funds in Asia. With his unique perspective on market cycles and investment strategy, Arthur shares invaluable insights about making it in crypto without relying on luck. __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and...

In this episode, I sit down with Kain Warwick, co-founder and former CEO of Synthetix who's now building Infinex, the crypto everything app. After stepping away from Synthetix and overcoming his struggles with addiction, Kain shares raw insights about DeFi's broken incentives and his mission to fix crypto's biggest structural problems. This episode covers: • Traits of Successful Crypto...

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto, AI, and the attention economy with Yu Hu, founder of Kaito AI, the revolutionary platform reshaping how information, influence, and capital are distributed. _________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet: https://affil....

In this episode, I sit down with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, a global crypto-focused investment fund. From his fascinating journey as a professional poker player to becoming one of crypto's most respected investors, Haseeb shares deep insights about finding success in Web3, the art of venture investing, and how to build lasting influence in the space.' This episode covers: • Tur...

Anil Lulla is the co-founder and CEO of Delphi Digital, a research-driven firm dedicated to advancing the understanding and development of the growing digital asset market. From his journey leaving traditional finance to building one of crypto's most respected research firms, Anil shares deep insights about success, failure, and finding meaning in the chaos of Web3. This episode covers: - The Thir...

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Novogratz, founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital, a publicly listed asset and blockchain leader helping shape the future of finance. From his transformative journey through Goldman Sachs to building Galaxy into an ecosystem company investing across Bitcoin and crypto, Mike opens up about personal struggles, success, healing, and his vision for how AI will reshape...

In this episode, we explore the transformative intersection of AI, crypto, and mental health with Weekee Tiew, co-founder of Virtuals, a leading AI agents protocol valued at nearly $2.5 billion. From autonomous AI agents employing humans to the concept of digital nations, Weekee shares deep insights into how AI is reshaping our digital future. This episode covers: - Fascination of AI - Why does Cr...

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of crypto, community, and memecoin driven wealth creation with two of the sharpest minds in Web3 - Luca and Meow - in anticipation of the highly hyped Pudgy penguins' PENGU memecoin launch. Luca Netz, is the owner and CEO of Pudgy Penguins, the second largest NFT project by market capitalization (nearly $1 Billion). Luca has turned Pudgy Penguins into...

Tushar Jain, co-founder and Managing Partner of MultiCoin Capital, is one of the leading voices in crypto investment. In this episode, he shares his strategy for identifying high-conviction, long-term investments in blockchain projects that are shaping trillion-dollar markets. Tushar also reveals how his team navigates market downturns, when to double down on investments, and why patience is cruci...

Mert Mumtaz is the co-founder of Helius Labs, a leading Solana Infrastructure provider company backed by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. Mert is one of the biggest personalities in the Solana ecosystem and one of the few voices who was hyper bullish and supporting Solana since the $8 SOL low in November 2022 after the FTX collapse. In this episode, Mert shares his unfiltered insights on why Solana is...

Dr. Gavin Wood is the co-founder of Ethereum, the inventor of the EVM, the man who first coined the term "Web3" in 2014, and the creator of Polkadot. In this fascinating conversation with one of the giga brains of the Web3 industry, we explore Gavin unfiltered perspective on the future of blockchain, the challenges holding Ethereum back, and his bold vision for Web3. As a visionary who not only co...

In his highly-anticipated return to the podcast, ‪@RaoulPalTJM‬, the Co-Founder and CEO of ‪@RealVisionFinance‬ / ‪@RealVisionCrypto‬ and Founder of Global Macro Investor, shares his blueprint for navigating the meme coin supercycle and crypto's wild future. In this episode, Raoul tackles pressing topics like: -How to position yourself for the next meme coin millionaire wave -Why he went all-in on...

Jeff is the Founder of Hyperliquid Labs, the company behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange offering best-in-class speed, liquidity, and pricing for crypto traders. Hyperliquid is also one of the most awaited Layer 1s launches and aspires to become the "Amazon Web Services of Liquidity". The protocol is setting a new standard in DeFi by prioritizing users and rejecting traditional...