Matthew Howells-Barby & Austin Knight

The Decrypting Crypto Podcast

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We highlight the people, products, and protocols shaping the future of crypto, DeFi, and web3. Your hosts, Matthew Howells-Barby and Austin Knight, will take you on a journey of decrypting the various concepts related to blockchain and web3 technology, explaining them in a language that everyone can understand.

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Matthew Howells-Barby & Austin Knight

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decryptingcrypto.xyz

Latest episode

Jan 29, 2026

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Episodes

The Future of Restaking with Mike Silagadze from EtherFi 07.02.2024

We do a deep dive into the latest major theme in the crypto space: Restaking. We bring in Mike Silagadze, CEO of EtherFi to break down what restaking is and why it's such an important innovation for the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. We talk about the more than $700m of TVL that EtherFi has gained in the past few weeks and what's next.

Off Chain 1/18/24: The Bitcoin ETF So Far 18.01.2024

In this week's episode, we dig into the data behind the capital flows of four days of trading the Bitcoin ETFs. Lots to unpack and we discuss why the BTC price has been down-only, and why you should still be bullish in the short to medium term.

Off Chain 21/21/23: Airdrop Season is Here (Here's Our Picks) 21.12.2023

In this week's episode, we explore the current airdrop season happening on and off Solana, sharing some interesting projects that could result in airdrops. Enjoy!

Our 2024 Market Predictions 07.12.2023

In this episode, Matt and Austin share their predictions on where BTC and ETH price will top, whether the Fed will reduce rates (and if so, when), plus they share three big predictions for major events in 2024.

Off Chain 11/16/23: What the BTC & ETH Spot ETFs Actually Mean 16.11.2023

In this episode, we unpack the current situation with the Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs, breaking down why this is bullish and what it means from a practical standpoint. We also dig into the recent surge in price action across the crypto space, including MOON's 600% gain.

Off Chain 11/9/23: Signs of Life Spotted in the NFT Space 09.11.2023

In this week's episode, we discuss the surge in activity in the NFT space, with daily trading volumes hitting 3-month highs, plus we dig into the NFT marketplace wars and make some predictions on how the space will shake out. All that, plus we discuss the SBF guilty verdict and what's next in the FTX saga.

Off Chain 10/19/23: What Role is Crypto Really Playing in Terror Funding? 19.10.2023

In this week's episode, we discuss the u-tun made by Reddit on their blockchain-based community points system, plus we discuss the recent headlines surrounding crypto's role in the Isreal-Hamas conflict, and where they're being overstated.

Off Chain 9/28/23: The web3 Brand Finally Reaching the Mainstream 28.09.2023

In this week's episode, we discuss how Pudgy Penguins have been leveraging their IP to truly build a brand that reaches a mainstream (non-crypto) audience. Also, we take a look at the latest setback for UK crypto holders.

Off Chain 9/21/23: Persian Rugs 21.09.2023

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we discuss the absolute insanity of what SBF's parents were handed out directly from FTX and Alameda during it's time operating. Everything from Persian rugs and expensive vases through to $1m+ salaries and multi-million $ properties! Plus, we look at some of the recent questions from the SEC into Binance US's operations.

Off Chain 9/14/23: the SEC is Coming After NFT Projects, Plus the Upcoming FTX Selloff 14.09.2023

In this week's episode, we cover the following stories: The Mila Kunis-led “Stoner Cats” cartoon series has been charged by the SEC for an unregistered offering of NFTs. FTX Gets Court Approval to Sell Billions in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Judge Dismisses Sam Bankman-Fried's Pretrial Jail Release Request The Lazarus Group have stolen over $270 million dollars worth of crypto in the last 102 day...

Off Chain 8/24/23: FriendTech, The Latest Way to Get Rekt in Crypto 24.08.2023

In this episode, we do a deep dive into the latest project to take crypto Twitter by storm: FriendTech.

Off Chain 8/10/23: PayPal's Stablecoin, Rollbit's Rally, and Another Twist in the Curve Exploit Tale 10.08.2023

In this week's episode we cover: + PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin + Alchemix got back the 4,820 Alchemix ETH (alETH), worth $8.3M, from the Curve hacker + The rise of GambleFi

Off Chain 8/3/23: Unpacking the Curve Exploit 03.08.2023

In this episode, we give an update on the $70mn Curve exploit that's led to nearly 50% of Curve's TVL moving out of the protocol, as well as the huge portion of $CRV tokens at risk of liquidation from founder, Michael Egorov's, loans.

Off Chain 7/27/23: Worldcoin - An Eye-Opening Discussion into Crypto's Most Controversial Project 27.07.2023

In this week's episode we dig into the highly controversial Worldcoin project, uncovering the tech, token economics and issues is raises.

Off Chain 7/20/23: The Curious Case of Multichain; Plus, What Does the XRP Ruling Mean for Crypto? 20.07.2023

In this week's episode we cover: 1. The unbelievable story of the death of Multichain Bridge 2. Judge Rules Ripple Sales of XRP Were Not Securities—Except to Institutions

Off Chain 6/29/23: Bearish NFTs; Bullish BTC 29.06.2023

In this week's episode we cover the following stories: - The much anticipated Azuki “Elementals” mint went live… and holders weren’t very happy - FTX “reboot” talks have begun - Microstrategy bought a ton more Bitcoin over the past month

Off Chain 6/22/23: TradFi is Coming for Bitcoin 22.06.2023

In this week's episode, we cover the following stories:. There’s been a slew of news relating to major institutions that typically operate outside of crypto, entering the space more aggressively with their own crypto products. Fed Chair Jerome:Powell: Bitcoin Has 'Staying Power' as an Asset Class

Off Chain 6/8/23: The TL;DR of the SEC Complaints Against Binance & Coinbase 08.06.2023

In this week's episode, we do a deep dive into the SEC complaints against both Coinbase and Binance to summarise all the important information.

Off Chain 6/1/23: Multichain's Missing CEO and a 20% Discount on Bitcoin 01.06.2023

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: $587M worth of Optimism ($OP) tokens unlocked yesterday Crypto Bridging Protocol Multichain ‘Unable to Contact’ CEO Zhaojun Bitcoin was trading at ~20% discount on Binance Australia this week Binance are Reportedly Cutting 20% of its Workforce

Off Chain 5-25-23: Bitcoin NFT Surge & Binance Commingling 25.05.2023

In this week's episode of the podcast, we cover the following stories: Bitcoin is Now the Second Most Popular Blockchain for NFTs Binance commingled customer funds and company revenue, according to a Reuters report with former insiders Gemini Says DCG Missed $630M Genesis Loan Payment

Off Chain 5-18-21: Steady Lads… Tether is Deploying More Capital 18.05.2023

In this week's episode of the podcast, we cover the following stories: Tether Says It Will Buy Bitcoin for Stablecoin Reserves Has Ledger just destroyed its reputation? Axie Infinity: Origins app is launching on the App Store

Off Chain 5/11/23: BRC-20 Boom vs Memecoin Mania 11.05.2023

In this week's episode of Off Chain we cover the following stories: BRC-20 tokens have been causing chaos on Bitcoin Binance temporarily paused BTC withdraws, followed by billions in BTC “outflows” Is memecoin mania over? Bittrex Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Off Chain 4/27/23: Is Crypto in the US Dying a Slow Death? 27.04.2023

In this week's episode we cover the following stories: Coinbase’s monthly trading volume falls to a 16-month low in April 2023 Binance US Walks Away From Voyager Deal Coinbase is suing the SEC

Off Chain 4/13/23: Shapella is a Success and Sends ETH Past $2k 13.04.2023

In this week's episode of Off Chain, we cover the following stories: The Ethereum Shappella (that’s the Shanghai and Capella upgrades) went live yesterday evening Twitter to enable stock & crypto trading in partnership with eToro (kind of…) CryptoGPT raises $10mn in Series A @ a $250mn valuation Limewire is back!

Off Chain 4/6/23: DOGE pumps 30%, Yuga Partners w/ Gucci, and the 3AC boys are back (sigh) 06.04.2023

In this week's episode we discuss the following stories: Dogecoin pumps over 30% in a single day after Elon changes the Twitter logo to a Shiba Inu 3AC founders open crypto exchange after bankrupting their first effort Yuga Labs partners with Gucci to sell 3,333 Otherside-branded Silver Pendants (KodaPendants)

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