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Goodnow, revolutionaries— Tonight on Rise Up After Dark , Uniswap lets us down. Give their video a watch and share your honest (but nice!) feedback with them here . In better TikTok news, our friend Adriano ( @TechnicallyWeb3 ) updates Ethereum to ISO 20022 compliance in less than a minute. Alex gives an update on “Crypto Week” in Congress: the GENIUS, Clarity, and Anti-Surveillance Acts; Will wal...

It’s Web3 101 Wednesday—and today you get "the talk": what crypto actually is, why it might matter to you, personally, and how to get started safely, confidently. Alex and Evan start with a quick history of the internet (from Web1 to Web3) then unpack the jargon and practical steps you'll take to go from total beginner to owning your first crypto assets.  Driven by conversation with...

Will and Doug are back with a sharp look at the markets after Bitcoin’s new all-time high. They kick things off with a look at silver, gold, and Bitcoin , unpacking how traditional assets are behaving alongside the crypto market. Then, Will shares his 8-Year Bitcoin Cycle Theory —a bold (or brazen?) idea inspired by gold’s price history after its ETF launch. Could Bitcoin be following a similar lo...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today on The Rise Up Morning Show, we cover a packed slate of crypto news, updates, and practical education for learners at every level. We kick things off with the rising trend of corporate ETH treasuries , spotlighting Sharplink’s recent decision to hold Ethereum on their balance sheet. Then we move to Washington, where Crypto Week in Congress brings momentum to legisla...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today on the Rise Up Morning Show, we’re joined by Cameron from Rad TV ( https://radtv.com | x.com/radNFTV), the onchain streaming service changing how content is created, distributed, and monetized. Think Netflix meets YouTube, with ownership baked in. We talk about the future of content , the role NFTs play in empowering both creators and viewers, and how YOU can get in...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— We’re still riding the wave of yesterday’s Bitcoin all-time high, and today’s show is packed with practical education for crypto learners of all levels. Alex kicks things off with a workshop on how to take profits—even on a position in the red—by capitalizing on volatility and tracking longterm trends. We break it down using Ethereum and Solana as case studies to show how...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Tonight we got ourselves an ‪🎶 ‬ all-time high!‪ 🎶 for Bitcoin and welcome a very special guest: Violet ( @ultra_violetsss on TikTok )—cybersecurity pro, chief skincare officer, rising crypto trader, and (yep) Will’s girlfriend. We talk: – Her life with Will & behind-the-scenes stories – Skincare alpha (no beef tallow, yes Instant Angel) – XRP, Circle, and who’s the...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today’s episode is a whirlwind of laughter, learning, and a little identity theft. Evan & Alex kick things off with a story about Secretary Marco Rubio getting impersonated on Signal—finally, policymakers have a taste of what it feels like to be a crypto creator in the scam era. We cover:  – the Pump. Fun token launch leak  by Gate.io and how to get information on the...

In the premiere episode of Rise Up: Market Watch, Will & Doug kick things off with a macro deep-dive—starting with tariffs, the dollar, and the stock market, before turning their sights to gold and Bitcoin. And something wild is happening… The gold chart and the Bitcoin chart? Nearly identical. The guys break down the implications of this setup—and ask the big question: What if gold is the new...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— This morning we welcome back friend of the show Charlie Blackstock (@0xChuckstock), fresh off the Farcade → Remix rebrand, to break down why he believes the future of web3 gaming is social, simple, and shareable—and how Remix is leading the charge. We got into: – The new Remix trailer and how it reframes the mission – How Charlie successfully raised from Lemnis, Variant,...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today we welcome artist Joe Mangrum to the show! Joe’s ephemeral sand paintings have taken him across the globe—including to Sesame Street—and for several years he's brought the same creative spirit onchain. We dive into his journey from physical art to NFTs, the story behind his Bored Ape alter ego “Chef Pancho Poppins,” and how he’s using digital tools to enhance p...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Bitcoin is flirting with new all-time highs, and the vibes are bullish . This morning, we: - Break down the Bitcoin & Ethereum liquidation heatmaps and explain how smart traders use them to anticipate market moves - Unpack the U.S. jobs report (good news—no stagflation in sight!) Then, fan favorite William Quigley (co-founder of Tether & Wax, and yes, possibly a D...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— What does real investing look like in a space that runs on hype with a short attention span? In this episode, we break down what distinguishes a legitimate long-term investment in crypto from everything else—hint: most stuff doesn't qualify. From ETF inflows/outflows to staking mechanics, we cover how traditional investing frameworks apply (or don’t) in Web3. Marinad...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Time for your crypto questions! We open this After Dark episode with a rapid-fire recap of the TikTok extortion drama, then pivot into AI life tools—from custom health planning to smarter diet advice. Zebec's TikTok-fueled rise and fall makes a cameo, and we dig into the weird gray area between digital and physical collectibles, like Uniswap’s trading cards and the g...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today we’re recapping a huge week in crypto news, major announcements, and the launch of our brand new show! – Robinhood is launching their own Layer 2 chain —but what does it mean for users, competitors, and the broader ecosystem? – Kraken unveils tokenized stock trading —we compare the two announcements and what they signal about where TradFi meets DeFi. – Evan shares h...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today we take you deep inside what at least one person calls the “Big Beautiful Bill” —a major piece of U.S. legislation with massive implications for the deficit and the future of financial governance in the U.S. We break down: – What’s actually in the bill (and what’s not) – Why it passed the Senate, where it goes next – Whether this is a real step forward—or just more...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Tonight was a true multi-chain moment on Rise Up After Dark, with two sharp builders from some of crypto’s most prominent ecosystems:   🔹 Greg Nazario – co-founder and Head of DevRel at Aptos 🔶 Nill – growth & BD at Polygon We gave each guest the floor to pitch the other on what their team is building—then encouraged their questions, suggestions, good jokes, words o...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Episode 328 isn't missing, but we've skipped an upload (bad sound, but you can catch the recording on YouTube ) Today, Brian from Glider joins the show to walk us through the origin, mission, and future of the platform—and why the next wave of crypto adoption hinges on abstracting away the tech. We dig into how Glider and tools like it “hide the wires,” (a nice...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Stablecoins are having a moment, and for good reason. Why speculate on meme coins when stablecoins offer real utility and a growing user base? We dive into how they're evolving, why cold storage is a must-have for serious investors, and the risks of leaving long-term bags on centralized exchanges. Plus, LIVE from Permissionless 2025, Evan and Greg join us to talk abo...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today’s episode is packed with clarity, transparency, and tools to level up your crypto game. We start with a listener question: “What’s really happening on Polygon—and are you just hyping it because they sponsor you?” Evan, Alex, and Will respond honestly and openly about how we select partners, why Polygon deserves the spotlight, and how to think critically about influe...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Tonight we welcome Brooke Lacey ( @brookejlacey on TikTok & X) for a hilarious, wide-ranging, and deeply insightful conversation. We talk about her journey from tech to Bitcoin mining (via Silk Road), why “women in web3” panels are problematic, and how she’s bringing the heat back to content creation with purpose and personality. Plus: – Will’s macro rant on why influ...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today on the Rise Up Morning Show, Young Scrimmage ( @youngscrimmage ) aka Scrimmy aka Don Scrimmy Jon takes us behind the scenes of PizzaDAO —a decentralized movement with real-world flavor. We talk Bitcoin, pizza toppings, Ninja Turtles, and how you can help take the world’s biggest decentralized pizza party from 420+ cities to 690+ next year 🍕🌍 If you won our pizza g...

Goodnow, Revolutionaries– Today, Evan’s letting a literal cat out of a literal bag, so Alex and Will hold down the fort through some technical difficulties to welcome one of the most technically excellent guests we’ve had yet: Greg Nazario —founding engineer at Aptos Labs , top contributor to the Aptos codebase, and now (announced today!) official Head of Developer Relations for the Aptos ecosyste...

Goodnow, Revolutionaries— What does war mean in a world where blockchains exist? Today on The Rise Up Morning Show Evan, Alex, and Will wrestle with the rising tension in the Middle East, the crypto implications of conflict, and what real financial sovereignty looks like when the world feels less stable than ever. From military parades sponsored by Coinbase (yes, really) to the stalled GENIUS and...

Goodnow, revolutionaries— Today on The Rise Up Morning Show, we’re joined by great guests at the frontiers of crypto progress and self-custody. First up, Blake Kim (co-founder of Myosin) returns to react to SEC Chair Paul Atkins' bullish remarks from the crypto task force's last meeting. We unpack the optimistic energy and what it means for builders and marketers in the space. Blake shar...