When Shift Happens Podcast

Kevin Follonier
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I sit down every week with the most based people in crypto. My goal is to create a safe space to have the deepest and most real conversations with the biggest builders and investors in the industry, as well as to help educate the mainstream people, politicians, celebrities and big Web2 entrepreneurs coming into Web3. Hopefully this platform does its little part in onboarding as many people as possible into the incredible world of opportunities that Web 3 offers, while staying true to crypto’s core values and ethos. Thank you for watching.

  1. E161: Sui Founder Explains Why Ethereum & Solana Will Be Left Behind

    2D AGO

    E161: Sui Founder Explains Why Ethereum & Solana Will Be Left Behind

    Evan Cheng co-founded SUI after leading Facebook's Libra project -  then threw away everything they built because it wasn't good enough.  THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance - an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place.  https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilien... 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=102... 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 🔒Sumsub is the leading full-cycle verification platform for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the world’s largest exchanges. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, they help VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. https://sumsub.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ ♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies.  https://www.coinsilium.com ___________ FOLLOW EVAN CHENG • Twitter: https://x.com/EvanWeb3 • Twitter: https://x.com/SuiNetwork • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chengevan/ • Website: https://t.co/S0laxwqTPP FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Please Subscribe 2:02 Evan’s Move To New York Explained 3:20 So Much Has Shifted In The Last Year 5:03 How Do You Deal With Unpredictability 8:59 How Evan Feels About These Changes 10:59 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz 18:11 Has SUI Officially Proven This Way To Be Correct 19:22 Considering Tokens Dropping In Value - What Has SUI Proven Despite This 23:10 How Do You Define “Product Market Fit” 24:53 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet @sumsub 26:05 What Does A Much Bigger Adoption Look Like 30:29 The Dynamic Between Institutions & The Chains They Build On 32:06 How Different Is It To Build For An Institutional User vs A Retail User 34:23 Building The “Better” Technology Is Never Enough 37:05 Do All Major Chains Converge Or Specialize 40:00 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork 40:57 What Is SUI Doing Differently From Ethereum Or Solana Explained Simply 43:10 An Example Of Assets That Are The Same vs Not The Same 46:11 SUI Didn’t Build Something Limited Like Facebook Libra Or DM, They Built Something Better 48:11 Closing Thoughts

    49 min
  2. E160: Paradex CEO: A Crypto Founder Exposes How Token Launches Really Work

    FEB 26

    E160: Paradex CEO: A Crypto Founder Exposes How Token Launches Really Work

    Anand Gomes, CEO of Paradex, exposes how most crypto token launches really work, reveals the red flags that separate serious builders from teams that cash out and disappear, and explains why Paradex locked 80% of its own team tokens to public performance milestones. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place.  https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ ♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies.  https://www.coinsilium.com  ___________ Follow Anand Gomes • Twitter: https://x.com/fiddybps1 • Twitter: https://x.com/paradex • Website: https://app.paradex.trade/ FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:29 Please Subscribe 1:55 25 Day Fast & The Benefits 9:25 - Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz 14:04 Fixing Your Health Makes You Unstoppable When Building A Business 15:20 The Playbook To Survive & Become Stronger In Crypto 18:52 The Key To Staying Motivated No Matter What 21:02 How Difficult Is It To Run A Crypto Exchange 23:14 Anand's Stance On Hiring People Who Execute 28:48 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet @sumsub 33:48 What Do You Want Crypto To Be? 35:12 Paradex’s Privacy Aspect Explained 36:58 Has Anand Ever Thought Of Building Paradex On Solana 41:12 Do You Ever Regret Or Doubt Yourself With Anything? 44:45 Why Anand Is Extremely Bullish On The Perp Space 47:35 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork 48:32 What Happens To The Perp Space In One Years Time 55:34 Crypto’s “Bad Rep” Comes From These Non-Serious Token Creators 56:50 Paradex Stands Out Because Of The Transparency, Alignment, & Governance Framework 59:30 How You Ensure People Won’t Use Options As An Instrument To Sell  1:01:19 What’re You Trying To Prove Here? 1:03:31 Why You’re Confident Launching A Token In A Bear Market 1:05:22 Can You Be Transparent With Us Now? 1:05:50 What Does The Little Voice In Your Head Tell You Every Day & Night 1:08:08 Closing Thoughts

    1h 9m
  3. E159: Jeff Yan, Hyperliquid CEO: Why Crypto Must Fix Finance Before AI Takes Over

    FEB 19

    E159: Jeff Yan, Hyperliquid CEO: Why Crypto Must Fix Finance Before AI Takes Over

    Jeff Yan, founder of Hyperliquid Labs, returns after one of crypto's most extraordinary moments - a $1 billion community airdrop that grew to $10 billion, built by a team of just 11 people who didn't stop to celebrate. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place.  https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ ♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies.  ⁠https://www.coinsilium.com⁠  ___________ FOLLOW JEFF YAN • Twitter: https://x.com/chameleon_jeff • Website: https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Please Subscribe 2:01 Jeff’s Thoughts On Singapore 11:10 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz 11:51 How To Make HyperLiquid A Cult For Those Outside Crypto To Come In 22:05 What Jeff Looks At For Reliable Teammates 24:51 Celebrations Or Right Back To The Grind 26:45 How Do You Test For High Integrity 28:31 How About Sleep? Is That A Thing At HyperLiquid 30:05 The Fear Of $300 Million Worth Of Token Hitting The Market Monthly Explained 31:41 Handling FUd, Criticism, & PR At HyperLiquid 32:28 How Does Jeff Personally Handle FUD 35:02 What’s The Problem With Buying Back Tokens When The Price Is High vs Low? 37:20 The Importance Of No Discretionary Element For HyperLiquid 39:04 Hyper EVM Explained Simply 40:00 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet 40:41 Jeff’s Take On The Success Of Hyper EVM So Far 44:05 HyperLiquid Improvement Proposal 3 Explained Simply 48:19 Why Should People Care? 51:33 Why Is It So Important To Bring All Finance On Chain 52:08 Why Is The HyperLiquid Approach Better 1:08:01 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork 1:08:58 Housing All Of Finance Meaning 1:12:23 Why Does HyperLiquid Have A Stablecoin USDH 1:14:39 What Is Kinetic & Why Does It Matter For The HyperLiquid Ecosystem 1:23:39 Where Did Fairness Cost Jeff The Most? 1:24:47 What Do You Want HyperLiquid To Be Remembered For 1:28:10 Closing Thoughts

    1h 29m
  4. E158: Avichal Garg, Electrical Capital CoFounder: Why Bitcoin Hitting $10 Million Is Less Crazy Than You Think

    FEB 12

    E158: Avichal Garg, Electrical Capital CoFounder: Why Bitcoin Hitting $10 Million Is Less Crazy Than You Think

    Avichal Garg is co-founder of Electric Capital, one of crypto's most respected early-stage funds, and an early backer of Solana, Kraken, Figma, and Bitwise. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ ♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies.  https://www.coinsilium.com ___________ Follow Avichal Garg • Twitter: https://x.com/avichal • Twitter: https://x.com/ElectricCapital • Website: https://www.electriccapital.com/ FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:38 Please Subscribe 4:26 KAST Card Plug & My Life Is Built On Stable Coins 6:24 Why Avichal Wears A Cap All The Time? 8:05 What Can You Tell Us About Bitwise 9:51 The People Who Built Bitwise Are Geniuses Or? 10:53 Lessons From Silicon Valley About Beliefs 12:30 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz 13:06 What Fuels Belief For Successful Entrepreneurs 19:34 How Early Did You Invest In These Companies 20:15 Is It Luck Or Genius That You Invested 28:37 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet 34:00 Avichal’s Backstory 40:05 Connection Between Crypto & “The Little Guy” 43:32 How Does Silicon Valley Look At Crypto Investors 44:48 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork 45:40 What Happens To Those Who Are In Crypto But Don’t Believe In It 47:26 Why The Majority Of People Can’t Buy & Hold In Crypto 55:03 How High Can Bitcoin, ETH, & Crypto Get Based On These Principles? 1:01:06 The Compounding Effect & Logic Behind Bitcoin Investing 1:02:19 Applying This “Compound Effect” To ETH, SOL, & Bitcoin 1:06:15 Any Other Crypto Assets That May Have Reached Insane Velocity In 2026 1:07:51 Avichal’s Thesis On SUI 1:10:20 Closing Thoughts

    1h 12m
  5. E157:Anthony Pompliano: This is what happens when you go all-in on Bitcoin (you get rich?)

    FEB 5

    E157:Anthony Pompliano: This is what happens when you go all-in on Bitcoin (you get rich?)

    Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, reveals how he put 95% of his net worth into Bitcoin and why extreme concentration backed by deep research isn't gambling - it's conviction. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem.  Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t ___________ FOLLOW ANTHONY POMPLIANO • Twitter: https://x.com/APompliano • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pompglobal FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:21 Please Subscribe 1:46 5 Podcasts In 1 Day, Yet Anthony’s “Ok” 2:36 Who Are You 2:50 Why Relentless Is Anthony’s Favorite Word 3:38 The Key To Keeping Conviction When Things Are Bad With Your Portfolio 4:30 How Does Someone Who Relies On Their Portfolio Build Conviction 6:17 Anthony Is A Risk Cowboy 7:06 The History Of Anthony’s Risk & Conviction 8:55 Partnerships: JupiterExchange, KAST 9:31 The Fine Line Between Gambling Addicts & Having Concentrated Bets 12:20 Making Changes From 95% In Bitcoin To Other Assets 14:08 Anthony’s Evolution Towards Investing 19:30 Partnerships: Paradex, Zashi Wallet, Mantle 20:39 Does Forcing Yourself Into A Corner Result In True Growth 26:17 Partnerships: Trezor, BitwiseInvest, SUI 27:10 How To Invest In Those 3 Big Topics Today 29:40 A Realistic Return On Bitcoin Over The Next 10 Years 32:18 A Single Bitcoins Worth In 30, 40, Or 50 Years 33:12 Closing Thoughts

    34 min
  6. E156: Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise: How To Get Rich in Crypto (without Gambling)

    JAN 29

    E156: Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise: How To Get Rich in Crypto (without Gambling)

    Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, explains why Bitcoin could reach $6.5 million and why Solana has "the best setup I've ever seen" for a 10x to $1 trillion. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ 🧩 Story makes IP and real-world data programmable, enforceable, and monetizable.  https://www.story.foundation ★ Forza!, Coinsilium’s Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury arm. Coinsilium trades on AQUIS (COIN) and OTCQB (CINGF). https://www.coinsilium.com/ 🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem.  Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t ___________ Follow Matt Hougan • Twitter: https://x.com/matt_hougan • Twitter: https://x.com/bitwiseinvest FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Please Subscribe 2:01 Matt’s Last Episode Popped Off 3:59 At Least 10x Left On The Crypto Marketplace? 4:36 Why Is Bitcoin Still Early 5:43 Who Are You 11:09 Our Trusted Partners 11:45 Why Is A Higher Price In Gold Bullish For Bitcoin 12:49 Matt’s Portfolio Regarding Gold, Bitcoin, & Crypto 13:56 How Does 1 Bitcoin Reach $6.5 Million In 20 Years 15:03 How Could This Thesis Be Wrong 20:27 Wise & Boring vs Unwise & Exciting 21:40 Two Bets On Solana Explained 25:11 Confusion With Crypto Investing Explained 30:00 Does Solana Have The Best Setup 30:31 How Big Could Solana Get In 10 Years 31:20 Our Valued Sponsors 32:29 How Matt Expresses His Bullishness On Solana  37:13 Is Your View Still Holding Bitcoin, Bitcoin, Bitcoin? 38:27 What’s The Deal With Ethereum 42:14 Our Esteemed Supporters 46:16 Debasement Trading Will Be More Popular In 2026 48:00 How Do I Get Rich With Crypto In 2026 49:14 Alpha & Long Term Trends Build Wealth In Crypto 55:23 One Thing To Remember From Conversation

    58 min
  7. E155: SUI Network Founder: We Built What Ethereum and Solana Can't

    JAN 22

    E155: SUI Network Founder: We Built What Ethereum and Solana Can't

    Kostas Chalkias, co-founded Sui after leaving Facebook's Libra - and named his son Kryptos. While other blockchains compete on speed, Sui built what nobody else prioritized: quantum-safe cryptography, AI-ready infrastructure, and blocks large enough for robots.  Governments and developers are quietly choosing Sui over Ethereum and Solana. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ 🧩 Story makes IP and real-world data programmable, enforceable, and monetizable.  https://www.story.foundation ★ Forza!, Coinsilium’s Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury arm. Coinsilium trades on AQUIS (COIN) and OTCQB (CINGF). https://www.coinsilium.com/ 🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem.  Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t ___________ CONNECT WITH KOSTAS Twitter: https://x.com/kostascrypto Twitter: https://x.com/Mysten_Labs Website: https://t.co/EufSM90Sd9 FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:32 Please Subscribe 1:56 Going Outside 3:26 Time Difference In Dubai vs U.S 5:50 Why Kostas Doesn’t Sleep 8:09 Isn’t It Annoying To Change This 8 Year Habit 8:42 Did You Realize This Habit Wasn’t Healthy 11:50 Our Trusted Partners 12:26 Using Stable Coins Everywhere 12:59 What Is A Cryptographer Explained To Your Mom 15:18 How Secure Are WhatsApp Messages from Governments POVs 28:20 Most Companies Lack Strong Cryptography Teams 30:03 Do You See This Happening With Mysten, Growing To Big To Make Decisions Quickly 33:00 Our Valued Sponsors 43:46 What Is The One Big Breakthrough SUI Is Known For 50:34 - Our Esteemed Supporters 51:25 What Is SUI Doing At The Intersection Of AI, Crypto, And Robots 59:26 Closing Remarks - Most Passionate Founder

    1h 1m
  8. E154: Bitcoin Suisse CEO: How to Build Generational Wealth in the Next 5 Years

    JAN 15

    E154: Bitcoin Suisse CEO: How to Build Generational Wealth in the Next 5 Years

    Andrej Majcen, CEO of Bitcoin Swiss, built a $6 billion crypto empire from $500 Bitcoin without VC funding. In this conversation, Andrej explains why we have a 5-year window to build generational wealth - and why Bitcoin, not crypto, is the answer. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER 💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter ___________ PARTNERS 💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016. https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv 💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.  Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure.  https://sui.io/ ★ Coinsilium is a Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury arm. Coinsilium trades on AQUIS (COIN) and OTCQB (CINGF). https://www.coinsilium.com/ 🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem.  Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t ___________ CONNECT WITH ANDREJ Twitter: https://x.com/AMajcen_BTCS Twitter: https://x.com/BitcoinSuisseAG FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Please Subscribe 2:01 Building A Good Work Environment & Being Critical 5:05 Where Does This Hardworking Attitude Come From 7:50 Viewpoint On Working Difficult Jobs At An Early Age 10:57 Our Trusted Partners 11:34 Who Are You 12:24 How Andrej Became Fascinated By Crypto 15:41 The Price Of Bitcoin When You Started 19:16 Your View On The Crypto Space 22:53 Your Answer To “Bitcoin Is Too Expensive” 26:15 Why Andrej Owns Real Estate When Most People Are Against It  31:24 Our Esteemed Supporters 43:17 Bitcoin Suisse Explained To Your Mom 49:37 What’s The Origin Behind The Name Bitcoin Suisse  53:46 Our Valued Sponsors 56:36 Comparing Investment Assets, S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin 1:04:36 Nicholas Story & Allocating Large Amounts Of Capital 1:08:51 Why You Relocated To Abu Dhabi 2 Years Ago 1:10:29 Why Abu Dhabi Specifically For This Objective 1:15:34 What Makes Bitcoin Suisse Special 1:16:13 Who Do You Serve & Not Serve 1:17:19 Why You Don’t Serve Retail Anymore 1:18:19 What’s Bitcoin Suisse’s Endgame 1:19:55 Andrej’s Biggest Flaw 1:22:12 One Thing People Should Remember

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I sit down every week with the most based people in crypto. My goal is to create a safe space to have the deepest and most real conversations with the biggest builders and investors in the industry, as well as to help educate the mainstream people, politicians, celebrities and big Web2 entrepreneurs coming into Web3. Hopefully this platform does its little part in onboarding as many people as possible into the incredible world of opportunities that Web 3 offers, while staying true to crypto’s core values and ethos. Thank you for watching.

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  • Creator
    Kevin Follonier
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kevin Follonier
  • Show Website
    When Shift Happens Podcast

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