The Get Down: Beyond Bitcoin

NOTE: The views expressed are Schonda's own, not those of Coin Metrics. Her views are not investment advice. In this episode of The Get Down podcast, host Ritzy P discusses the importance of inclusivity and bipartisanship in crypto policymaking with Cleve Mesidor of Butterscotch Media. They are joined by special guest Shonda Fields of Coin Metrics, who shares her experience bridging tradition...

On this episode of the Butterscotch podcast, The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor and Ritzy P discuss their mission to amplify diverse voices in the emerging tech space. As the founder of Butterscotch Media and a former Obama administration staffer, Cleve shares her journey from politics into crypto and why decentralization was her calling. Ritzy P, founder of Ritzy Periwinkle, dives into her work promotin...

In this special bonus episode of The Get Down, Cleve Mesidor interviews Rashan Colbert, Head of Policy at dYdX Trading, live at Consensus by CoinDesk. They discuss the current regulatory landscape of crypto and the challenges of achieving bipartisanship in the industry. He emphasizes the need for education and a shift in the narrative beyond just store of value.  Rashan also delves into the role o...

In this episode, Elena Giralt shares about being at the forefront of increasing diversity and inclusion in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry since the early days. As the founder of Blockchain Latinx and a senior product manager, she has played a pivotal role in empowering underrepresented communities through education and advocacy. In a recent conversation, Elena shared her journey of get...

Lule Demmissie, the US CEO of eToro, discusses the transformation of the 21st century retail investor. She emphasizes the importance of democratizing finance and giving people access to capital markets. Lule highlights the changing profile of retail investors, who are now more diverse and perceive investing as accessible to them.  She also discusses the role of risk in investing and the need for r...

Butterscotch Media's inaugural podcast episode "The Get Down" celebrated the 10th anniversary of pioneering digital art platform Data. Art. Founded in 2012 by writer Judy Mam and artist Beatrice Ramos, Data. Art has been pivotal in empowering artists through community, collaboration, and blockchain technology. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, Chews !  Born and raised in Mexico...

Welcome to The Get Down, the only podcast providing an inclusive and comprehensive view of Web3 and DeFi. I'm Cleve Mesidor, CEO and Managing Editor of butterscotch Media, a niche digital news studio exclusively covering diverse Blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem segments.  We're here to fill the gap in media coverage, focusing on Black, Latino, and indigenous communities in Web3 an...