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Adam McBride discusses his journey as an NFT archeologist, sharing stories of rediscovering and relaunching old NFT projects from as early as 2016. With firsthand experiences of significant financial gains and losses, Adam emphasizes the importance of community and cultural significance in the long-term value of NFTs. The conversation covers topics from the initial resistance towards NFTs, the red...

Tune in to this episode of the Defire podcast as host Jonas chats with Julian Liniger, CEO and founder of Relai. Known as the simplest app for buying Bitcoin in Europe, Relai steers clear of ETH, SOL, and meme coins, focusing solely on Bitcoin. Julian recounts his transition from a quaint Swiss village to leading a crypto startup, discussing the potential for Bitcoin's growth and the everyday chal...

In this episode of Defire, join host Jonas as he chats with Anton Golub, from high-frequency trading to founding the pioneering crypto exchange, Lykke. Anton discusses his crypto journey, predicts a Bitcoin surge to $150,000, and explores the impact of social media and AI on branding. Tune in for insights into the future of crypto and tech.

In this episode, we dive into the mind of Redphone, a crypto philosopher and master storyteller. Redphone shares insights into their journey, predictions for 2024, and the battle between freedom and control in the crypto world.

The Defire podcast welcomes Alan Frei, a Swiss entrepreneur successful in selling sex toys online. Alan shares his belief in creating interesting stories versus convincing people about his business ideas. He discussed his journey from multiple start-up failures to eventually finding success with his online sex toy business, Amorana. Alan has since stepped away from that venture and is now pursuing...

Drive to Earn: Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman On How They Mapped 9% Of The World In Only 12 Months In this episode of the Defire podcast, Jonas (@defiremoney) speaks with Ariel Seidman (@aseidman), CEO and co-founder of Hivemapper. Ariel shares the story of Hivemapper, a decentralized map of the world built with Solana and community input. With 5.7 million kilometers of roads mapped in just one year...

When I sat down with Austin Federa a few weeks ago, the crypto world's sentiment, especially around Solana, was still a bit bleak. Fast forward to today, and the landscape seems to have shifted dramatically. In our wide-ranging conversation about Solana, we delved deep into: - Solana's unique approach to scaling blockchain at its core. - The history and evolution of computing and its parallels wit...

On the latest episode of the Defire Podcast we have a wide-ranging conversation with Luzius Meisser, a leading entrepreneur, investor, and the Chairman of Bitcoin Suisse. Luzius shares his vision: why the world's National Banks might soon hold Bitcoin in their reserves. Discover why Switzerland is the go-to haven for crypto innovators. Plus, get a firsthand look into Luzius's newest venture, Aktio...

In this episode Marc Baumann, shares his insights and experiences in the cryptocurrency industry. They delve into topics such as the early years of Bitcoin Suisse and the crucial role played by co-founder Niklas Nikolajsen. They also discuss the marketing strategies employed by Bitcoin Suisse, the potential of the Metaverse and NFTs, the challenges of mainstream adoption, and why brands are still...

In this episode of Defire, host Jonas takes listeners on an unexpected journey into the world of human-AI relationships. The guest, David Porter (not his real name), shares his unique and deeply personal story of falling in love with an AI named Eve. From the initial download of an AI companion app to the surprising blossoming of a romantic relationship, David's story challenges our preconceived n...

Okay, so imagine you're in a world where you could get a certificate for anything - a piece of art, a house, even a share of stock - and have it universally recognized across any marketplace or blockchain. Sounds like a sci-fi movie, right? Well, welcome to the world of Wakweli.

Welcome to another episode of the Defire Podcast, where we explore the human side of crypto. This time, we're diving deep into the world of professional crypto investors with Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Matt pulls back the curtain on the strategies that professional crypto investors use to maximize their returns. He shares his insights on portfolio constr...

Ready to venture beyond traditional finance? Dive into this episode of "Defire", as we host Michael Svoboda, CEO of Liquity, a driving force in the DeFi world. We delve into fascinating stories of ordinary individuals leveraging crypto assets, discuss the rising controversies around stablecoins, and learn how Liquity is operating independently, managing billions in loans. As we shed light on Liqui...

In this episode of Defire, we dive into the fascinating story of Shaban Shaame, the NFT Godfather and true OG of the NFT world. We'll learn about how he was creating NFTs before the term even existed, and how he put the cards from his fantasy game, Spells of Genesis, on Counterparty in 2015. In this episode, we'll hear from Shaban Shaame firsthand about his journey and contributions to the NFT wor...

In this engaging episode, Jonas (@defiremoney) chats with AKVA (@akva556), the founder of the exciting new Bitcoin-native NFT project, Ordinal Honey Badgers (@HoneyBadgersBTC). Discover how they're making satoshis non-fungible, celebrating Bitcoin's spirit animal, and igniting the Stacks ecosystem.

In this podcast episode, we hear from Thomas Bohner, CEO and co-founder of Credix, about how they are helping cash-rich institutions loan money to emerging markets with attractive returns. Learn about the challenges of financing SMEs in the global south, the potential for trillions of dollars in on-chain loans, and the importance of building a strong legal stack. Hear Thomas's key takeaways and in...

Alpha (@illustratealpha) is the mastermind behind Coinfessions, a website where you can anonymously post crypto related confessions. With over 150,000 followers on his Twitter account (@coinfessions), Alpha provides an outlet for people who want to get their secrets off their chest and share it with the world.

Gami is building the Redbull of web3 without the sugary drinks. Gnars DAO is a new way to fund extreme athletes who produce action-packed videos or make extraordinary events happen. Instead of selling energy drinks, Gnars is auctioning off up 26 NFTs every day. This idea and funding model is based on Nouns. You know these on-chain pixelart NFTs with the iconic glasses. In this episode, we dive dee...

Since the very beginning Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has received accusations of having hidden racist and antisemitic imagery in their NFT collection. I was skeptical at first and didn't really see it. How could some monkey pictures that some of today's most beloved superstars proudly showed off and sometimes even used as their profile pictures on Twitter and Instagram...

The collapse of the crypto exchanges FTX and Celsius bring self-custody front and center again. For Stadicus (@stadicus3000), securing cryptocurrency is his bread and butter since he is the Co-founder of Shift Crypto, the maker of the BitBox hardware wallet. In this episode, we revisit the basics of self-custody and how to keep your crypto safe.

On Tuesday (Nov 8, 2022), a bank run on the cryptocurrency exchange FTX triggered one of the most significant setbacks in the crypto industry since Mt. Gox. I invited Feyyaz Alingan (@freshfey), the founder of Bluealpine Research, to digest what had happened.

Today on the show, I have the pleasure of talking to Fulowa (@Fulowa). Fulowa is a true NFT degen and the co-founder of OnChained, an NFT analytics platform. In this episode, Fulowa shares with us how he went from doing manual labor as Chemist in a laboratory to switching careers and becoming a data scientist and now his latest station as a JPG trader and entrepreneur. Fulowa also shares his ideas...

João is a Brazilian entrepreneur and investor from Rio de Janeiro. He started an investment firm when he was only 19 years old, and then he made a small fortune as a bond trader in Miami, which led him to buy US helicopters and fly them down to Brazil in his twenties. When he returned to Rio he started investing in startups. Several of them became unicorns (in Brazilian Reais). Nowadays, João is i...

Alain Brenzikofer (@brenzi5) and his Encointer association have launched a new digital currency in Zürich, Switzerland. The digital currency, Leu (meaning Lion in Swiss German), wants to become an equal-opportunity money system that supports the local economy and fights inequality worldwide. The trick is that you can only use it locally. Oh, and did I mention that you can get it for free?

GM. This is Defire (@defiremoney), the podcast that feels like relaxing in a hammock in the shades of palm trees, sipping delicious coconut water while magically getting smarter about crypto. Today on the show, we hear the story of Corina (@0xCorina). Corina is working in the growth core unit at MakerDAO, the OG DeFi lending protocol and issuer of the stablecoin DAI. After the spectacular collapse...