The Bad Crypto Podcast

Why are there only 21 million bitcoin? How is blockchain infiltrating everyday stuff we do? And is it possible to tokenize liquid assets like real estate and art? I mean, is it possible to own a piece of the Mona Lisa? We chat with the CEO of LAToken. Let’s find out together as we explore the crypto world on episode #21 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Complete show notes and links are available at: htt...

Such Dogecoin! Very podcast. Much history. Amaze! What? Crack the code on the web’s friendliest cryptocurrency, the Dogecoin. Who let the doge out? We did, in episode #20 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Much feels. Excite! Complete show notes and links are on our website at: http://badco.in/020 GET STARTED WITH CRYPTO WITH $10 FREE BITCOIN: Joel and Travis both use Coinbase, the most popular cryptocurr...

The market is so red?  Why the bloodbath?  Joel and Travis create a special episode to cover the news out of China that they are banning ICOs temporarily.  What's going to happen with it all?  Hard to say, but tune in and Joel and Travis try to make sense of it on a Bad Crypto Breaking News Extra. For complete show notes and links, go to: http://badco.in/019 GET STARTED WITH CRYPTO WITH $10 FREE B...

What's the best way to protect your crypto-investments? And what trends are happening in the world of blockchain? These stories plus a visit with Kevin Hobbs, CEO of a new crypto-company, Etherparty.io. Join Travis and Joel for episode #19 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. For complete show notes and links, go to: http://badco.in/019 GET STARTED WITH CRYPTO WITH $10 FREE BITCOIN: Joel and Travis both use...

Things get a little out of hand and Joel and Travis derail in their discussion about the SEC, regulation and cryptocurrency. They explore the difference between altcoins and tokens, as well as answer key questions surrounding the mining of coins. Join us for all the shenanigans in episode #18 of The Bad Crypto Podcast! Complete show notes and links are available at: http://badco.in/018 GET STARTED...

It’s not Halloween, but in some regions of the world, It’s Ghost Month. What does that have to do with crypto? A guy gets stopped by TSA for carrying Bitcoin in his backpack.  And Travis & I each drop $100 on an alt-coin of our choice in a friendly competition.  May the best investor win, and may your crypto-IQ increase from listening to episode #17 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. For complete show not...

Joel got a shiny, physical bitcoin in the mail. What’s the deal with transaction times? And the boys have a special ICO Spotlight visit with Sourabh Niyogi, CEO of Wolk.com. It’s like the Donnie & Marie Variety Show, but without talent,, and sparkly white teeth. Welcome to episode #16 of The Bad Crypto Podcast! For complete show notes and links go to: http://www.badco.in/016 GET STARTED WITH CRYPT...

The sky is falling! Bitcoin is dead! And yet, one analyst has predicted that cryptocurrency will become a 2 trillion dollar asset class within a decade. What's the truth? Find out in episode #15 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Complete show notes and links are on our website at: http://badco.in/015 P.S. - we know there is a weird popping sound that happens sporadically within this episode. We don't kno...

There are many stories in the news about people experiencing crypto-theft. Millions of dollars are being siphoned from people. So how can you be aware of the scams? Episode #14 covers a number of ways that thieves attempt to steal your coins. We also cover a bevy of crypto questions, and Clem and Django check in to bring you the latest news.  Oh, and you can get 100,000 MORE Badcoin just for subsc...

Altcoins aren't a political movement, but the tokens can be used to accomplish a great many things! And just how much does the general public know about Bitcoin? A state-of-the-market update, questions from listeners and another Stellar Lumens giveaway beckon you to Episode #13 of The Bad Crypto Podcast!  See the complete show notes at: http://badco.in/013 GET STARTED WITH CRYPTO WITH $10 FREE BIT...

In episode #12, Joel and Travis provide tips for tracking the value of your coins as well as how you can safely store your coin in a paper wallet. After covering the explosion of Bitcoin Cash and an ICO that left some fans with a bad taste, they unveil the release of BADCOIN. All listeners may request 50,000 BADCOIN visit a Bitshares Wallet. For instructions on how to open a Bitshares Wallet and c...

ICO's, the SEC cracking down on BTC and WTF? On today's episode of The Bad Crpyto Podcast, Joel & Travis talk about initial coin offerings, the crypto world's way of crowdfunding new ventures. We also get into the Securities Exchange Commission's statement on ICOs and what it means to investors. Tune in and be sure to share and review us! GET STARTED WITH CRYPTO WITH $10 FREE BITCOIN: Joel and Tra...

What is an Alt-Coin? Today, the guys drop some knowledge by inviting the CTO and co-founder of Stellar.org to the show. Jed McCaleb shares what the Stellar Foundation does and how their Lumens cryptocurrency solves a major problem related to payments. And it gets better.. Stellar has provided The Bad Crypto Podcast with 400 sets of Lumens to give away to our listeners.  In this episode, we'll tell...

It's the second most valuable cryptocurrency in the world, so what exactly is Ethereum? Joel and Travis touch the tip of the iceberg and make Ethereum easy to understand. In the news, Bitcoin has hit $4000 and China's version of Ethereum, NEO, has hit $50.  All this and Joel's trip to his first crypto-conference in San Francisco on this episode of The Bad Crypto Podcast!  For complete show notes g...

Is Litecoin the silver to Bitcoin's gold? We talk about this in the next episode of The Bad Crypto Podcast. With LTC already successfully implementing segwit, lightning on the way, atomic swaps, and more stores accepting Litecoin... the future looks bright for Litecoin.  For complete show notes go to: http://badcryptopodcast.com/2017/08/10/litecoin-to-the-moon/ GET STARTED WITH CRYPTO WITH $10 FRE...

To be fully secure in the bitcoin world, you must understand cryptocurrency wallets!  In this episode, Joel and Travis break down the five different types of crypto wallets. They also break down the original Bitcoin whitepaper from Satoshi Nakamoto, and it makes everyone’s eyes glaze over, as Travis reads the money-ifesto. But you need to know these things! We also discuss the current bull run of...

“The Bulls are back in town. (Bulls are back in town)” Look at the crypto charts today! They are going to the moon!  Bitcoin at an all-time high.  It looks as if the dust is beginning to settle from the August 1st bitcoin fork.  In this episode of the Bad Crypto Podcast, Joel and Travis discuss the Bitcoin bull run, sending coins through currency exchanges, we briefly discuss crypto wallets, and w...

"It’s the end of bitcoin as we know it, and I feel fine! (LEONARD BERNSTEIN!)" What is Bitcoin Cash and why did the bitcoin blockchain split into two ledgers?  What does it mean? Joel and Travis tackle this challenging question in episode 005 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. After years of arguing on the future of Bitcoin’s software should evolve in response to the digital currency’s growth over time, t...

What is bitcoin mining?  How does one mine for bitcoin? Is it like a gold mine? Do I need a miner’s hat? Is the bitcoin gold rush over? What kind of equipment is needed to do bitcoin mining? We don’t know.  But we kinda know. So this episode, we dive into mining for cryptocurrency, as well as discuss the upcoming split of bitcoin into two separate ledgers. One will be Bitcoin legacy. One will be B...

Why should you care about blockchain? In this episode of The Bad Crypto Podcast, Joel and Travis talk about Joel's stolen identity and how blockchain could solve that problem. We discuss the ICO of Civic, which deals in private identity via blockchain.  Joel and I also review our first week with the show, and thank our incredible subscribers that are already 3000+ strong. In. One. Week. Thank you...

Crypto for newbies. In this episode of The Bad Crypto Podcast, the boys tackle this subject and make cryptocurrency easy to understand! IN THIS EPISODE: We discuss what’s going in this week in the world of cryptocurrency, as well as doing a deeper dive into just what the heck is this mysterious thing called Bitcoin? Why am I hearing so much about it and how does one “mine” virtual currency? RESOUR...

In the inaugural episode of the The Bad Crypto Podcast, Futurist Joel Comm and Technologist Travis Wright discuss why they decided to create a show around cryptocurrency.  They believe cryptocurrency is about hit the masses and that most podcasts and shows around the topic are for experts and the technically savvy.  This podcast is for those who are just learning about crypto and want to ramp up t...