Beyond the Code

Yitzy Hammer
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Welcome to Beyond the Code, the podcast where we dive into the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues surrounding emerging technologies. Each week, we bring you in-depth conversations with industry experts, discussing the latest advancements in technology and their implications on society and the legal system. From artificial intelligence to blockchain, we'll be exploring all the hot topics in the field. Your host, Yitzy Hammer, a lawyer and tech enthusiast, is joined by a diverse group of experts, providing valuable insight into the complex and ever-evolving world of technology.

  1. E87: AttentionFi Explained: Betting on Taylor Swift, Trump & Elon (Trendle CEO Philipp Tsagolov)

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    E87: AttentionFi Explained: Betting on Taylor Swift, Trump & Elon (Trendle CEO Philipp Tsagolov)

    Prediction markets are booming - but Philipp Tsagolov, CEO & co-founder of Trendle, believes the next frontier is attention. In this episode, we talk about “AttentionFi”: markets that let you trade whether a person or topic will gain or lose mindshare online, using an attention index built from signals across X/Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit. We also get into why meme coins were an early, chaotic form of attention trading, why perps-style mechanics fit attention better than binary markets, and what Trendle is building next as it moves from closed beta toward a broader launch.

    35 мин.
  2. E86: How Ran Neuner Built Crypto Banter: Hate Comments, Bull Markets, and a $130M Lesson

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    E86: How Ran Neuner Built Crypto Banter: Hate Comments, Bull Markets, and a $130M Lesson

    In Episode 86, Yitzy Hammer interviews Ran Neuner (aka “Crypto Man Ran”), co-founder of Crypto Banter, to unpack the real story behind the brand: the childhood hustle that revealed his entrepreneurial wiring, the obsessive “must-win” mindset he calls constructive paranoia, and the hard-earned lessons from building a company to a reported $150M sale—then later watching $130M evaporate in days during the LUNA collapse. Ran walks through how he went from fired stockbroker to founder of Africa’s largest sales & marketing agency, why linear businesses eventually frustrated him, and how a Harvard network-effects framework helped him see crypto as networks + commodities - and why that matters for the future of markets. He also shares how CNBC Crypto Trader started (and why it became a pipeline to the biggest names in crypto), how Crypto Banter unexpectedly exploded on YouTube, and how he learned to handle public criticism when you’re “the face” during volatile cycles. Finally, Ran gives his early-2026 take on crypto - why he expects a major “catch-up trade,” what would make him question the thesis, and how to think about investing when narratives break. What you’ll learn The psychology of high performance: obsession, OCD loops, and “winning against yourself” Building, losing, and rebuilding: dot-com crash parallels + LUNA lessons Why networks dominate (Metcalfe’s Law + Barabási) and how that maps to crypto Behind the scenes of launching the world’s first televised crypto show on CNBC (2017) Scaling Crypto Banter, monetization, and dealing with hate comments at scale Ran’s framework for 2026: commodities, tech, AI agents, and crypto’s role Chapters (approx.) 00:01 – Intro: who is Ran Neuner? 02:30 – “Winning” obsession + constructive paranoia 13:20 – Israel → South Africa + early entrepreneurship 16:15 – The stockbroker story (and getting fired) 21:40 – Dot-com crash, insolvency, and the J-curve 28:45 – Building Africa’s largest marketing agency + $150M sale 32:40 – Harvard, network effects, and why crypto clicked 39:50 – CNBC Crypto Trader: the first televised crypto show (2017) 46:00 – The coffee shop YouTube era → Crypto Banter explosion 49:45 – LUNA: “I lost $130M in four days” 55:20 – Monetizing Banter + rebuilding 01:01:15 – 2026 outlook: catch-up trade vs thesis check

    1 ч. 8 мин.
  3. E85: CowSwap’s Anna George: Coincidence of Wants, Intent-Based Trading, and the Next Wave of DeFi UX

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    E85: CowSwap’s Anna George: Coincidence of Wants, Intent-Based Trading, and the Next Wave of DeFi UX

    This episode is with Anna George, co-founder & CEO of CowSwap / Cow Protocol (originally built inside Gnosis, spun out in 2022). What’s wild is Anna spent about a decade in humanitarian/UN work before getting pulled into crypto in 2017 - partly because she wanted impact, and partly because UN bureaucracy will make anyone want to run away and build something. We talk about the real CowSwap origin story: the early DEX experiments that didn’t work (including six-hour auctions… lol), the liquidity chicken-and-egg problem, and how CowSwap finally hit product-market fit with intent-based trading, MEV protection, and “you only pay gas if the trade actually executes.” We also cover where they’re going next: cross-chain swaps that don’t feel like bridging hell, deeper DeFi integrations (including Aave), and a bigger push to make crypto UX not terrible.

    51 мин.
  4. E84: ZK Identity, Compliance and MiCA: A Conversation with zkMe CEO Alex Scheer

    08.12.2025

    E84: ZK Identity, Compliance and MiCA: A Conversation with zkMe CEO Alex Scheer

    In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with David Alexander “Alex” Scheer, founder and CEO of zkMe, a zero-knowledge identity network that lets users prove who they are - and meet KYC/AML requirements - without exposing their personal data. zkMe builds identity oracles that turn existing credentials (passports, bank accounts, credit scores, tax records and more) into reusable, privacy-preserving proofs using zero-knowledge technology. Alex shares how a career that started in mechanical engineering and aerospace, moved through automotive supply-chain consulting and software, and eventually led him to Shanghai, MiCA, and the decision to jump head-first into decentralized identity. We dig into why MiCA’s early drafts convinced him that Web3 would need a decentralized identity primitive to survive, and how zkMe is now serving millions of verified users while staying fully privacy-first and compliant. Together we unpack what zero-knowledge proofs actually are (in human language), why Alex thinks ZK is more foundational than blockchains themselves, and how zk-based KYC can both meet FATF-level requirements and keep users pseudonymous until regulators really have grounds to pierce the veil. We explore the tension between regulators who are increasingly open to ZK approaches and compliance officers who’ve done things the same way for 40 years, as well as how stablecoins, self-custodial wallets and secondary markets are forcing a rethink of identity and risk. From open banking ZK credentials and under-collateralized lending, to AI agents, the “machine economy,” and the business model behind decentralized compliance, Alex explains where zkMe is growing next and why he sees ZK identity as an anti-cyclical bet on crypto’s regulated future.

    32 мин.
  5. E83: Danielle Tichner on Deep Tech, Venture Building & Bitcoin L2s

    01.12.2025

    E83: Danielle Tichner on Deep Tech, Venture Building & Bitcoin L2s

    In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with Danielle Tichner, founder of W Source, a deep-tech venture builder operating at the intersection of infrastructure, crypto, and global commercialization. Danielle shares her journey from a red-headed, left-handed, dyslexic kid trying to “fit in” to becoming a top negotiator at Philips Electronics and then building her own firm that helps complex technologies actually reach real markets. We dive into what “deep tech” really means, how W Source evolved from cross-border hardware advisory into software, crypto and full-blown venture building, and why Danielle only wants to work on hard, complex problems. From decentralized vault infrastructure like Lagoon to the emerging world of Bitcoin layer-2s (RGB, OP_CAT and more), she breaks down what she’s excited about, how she evaluates teams and tech, and why most projects underestimate go-to-market far more than they underestimate code. The conversation also detours into negotiation as an art of “perceived win-win,” cultural nuance in Asia and beyond, how to actually get value out of crypto conferences, and closes with Danielle turning the mic on Yitzy to ask whether our future will be governed by regulators or by code. Find Danielle on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielletichner/ X: https://x.com/danielletichner

    51 мин.
  6. E82: Make Ethereum Your Base Layer: EY’s Paul Brody on Leveraging Ethereum for Business

    11.11.2025

    E82: Make Ethereum Your Base Layer: EY’s Paul Brody on Leveraging Ethereum for Business

    EY’s Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody joins Yitzy on Beyond the Code to peel back the curtain on how big companies really operate (“chaos on the inside”), why public blockchains beat private networks, and what it takes to ship serious enterprise workflows on Ethereum.  We trace Paul’s zig-zagging path—Nigeria during a coup, Apple’s textbook S&OP, a Samsung prototype with a young Vitalik—to EY’s privacy stack (Nightfall/Starlight) and his “pragmatic ETH-maxi” thesis. Also: the lore behind EY’s most coveted swag. Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrody/ Paul on X: https://x.com/pbrody  Book — Ethereum for Business (in Plain English): https://www.amazon.com/Ethereum-Business-Plain-English-Generate-Management/dp/1954892101 Buenos Aires event:⁠ https://luma.com/kylnbzb8 EY Blockchain (Nightfall/Starlight code): github.com/eyblockchain ・ blockchain.ey.com Timestamps: 00:00 EY boxer-shorts 😄 07:06 Paul’s backstory: Africa studies → Nigeria mobile → first trip to Israel 10:49 The coup, payroll, and a Swissair IOU 13:35 “Chaos on the inside”: Samsung & big-company reality 21:33 Apple’s S&OP masterclass (sales/marketing/supply chain in lockstep) 33:48 Bitcoin → Ethereum: CES 2015 prototype with Vitalik; the light-bulb moment 37:43 EY Blockchain: services + software; why zero-knowledge privacy mattered 45:36 OpsChain, tokenizing “stuff,” notarization, contract manager; Xbox case study 51:15 “Pragmatic ETH-maxi”: why standardization and network effects matter 54:37 Enterprise Ethereum Alliance: becoming chair; back to public-chain roots 56:50 ETH as an asset; closing notes & where to follow Paul

    58 мин.
  7. E81: MPC, Enclaves & Defense-in-Depth: Yehuda Lindell on Securing Crypto

    28.10.2025

    E81: MPC, Enclaves & Defense-in-Depth: Yehuda Lindell on Securing Crypto

    In this episode, Yitzy is joined by Yehuda Lindell—founder of Unbound Security (acquired by Coinbase), longtime professor and one of the earliest researchers in secure multiparty computation (MPC). We trace his journey from Australia to Israel and from theory to industry, then dive into how Coinbase secures customer assets using layered cryptography: MPC, secure enclaves, HSMs, cold elements, and rigorous review processes. Yehuda explains MPC in plain English (with a great DNA example), why “defense-in-depth” beats any single fortress, how insider threats are modeled, and what Coinbase’s production bar looks like. We also talk CS education in the age of AI, and why students should learn to program with AI rather than fear it. Yehuda closes with a pointer to CB-MPC, Coinbase’s open-source MPC engine, and a broader call for rigor when turning cryptography papers into production systems. Resources and Links: Yehuda on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yehudalindell/  Yehuda on X: https://x.com/LindellYehuda Coinbase's CB-MPC library: https://github.com/coinbase/cb-mpc Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro & Yehuda’s background 05:43 — What is cryptography (for non-experts) 16:00 — MPC 101 (privacy, correctness, shard thresholds) 19:36 — Real-world key splitting; surviving full IT compromise 23:38 — Coinbase’s defense-in-depth philosophy 24:34 — What secure enclaves are (and side-channel realities) 28:52 — Cold elements, cross-domain guards, layered participants 31:31 — Coinbase’s production bar & independent reviews 35:54 — CS, AI, and training “with” AI41:59 — CB-MPC and parting advice

    45 мин.
  8. E80: Steve Epstein on Post-Quantum Cybersecurity, Breaking RSA, and Saving Blockchains

    29.09.2025

    E80: Steve Epstein on Post-Quantum Cybersecurity, Breaking RSA, and Saving Blockchains

    In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with Steve Epstein — a distinguished systems/cybersecurity & AI engineer with roots at Bell Labs (alongside Peter Shor & Lov Grover), decades at NDS/Cisco/Synamedia, and currently working at Rafael, in Israel’s defense sector. Steve explains, in plain English, why quantum computing threatens today’s internet (RSA, ECDH, ECDSA), what Q-Day means, and when [it might be] coming, and how post-quantum cryptography (PQC) must be rolled out across clouds, hardware, supply chains, and especially blockchains. We cover the journey from satellite-TV smart cards and anti-piracy cat-and-mouse, to Netflix’s cloud migration and account-sharing detection (one of Steve’s 40–50 patents), to the stark reality of “harvest-now, decrypt-later”.  Bottom line: crypto agility and PQC migration have to start now if we want banking, messaging, and crypto ledgers to survive the 2029–2035 Q-Day window. Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Intro — who is Steven Epstein (Bell Labs → NDS/Cisco → Rafael; 40–50 patents) 07:45 Smart cards, satellite TV security, and why hardware upgradability mattered 12:20 Cloud era: Netflix, AWS, microservices — and the collapse of legacy pay-TV models 18:45 Piracy at scale: finding and knocking down illegal streams (and why it barely works) 23:30 Quantum 101: Shor’s algorithm, RSA/ECDH/ECDSA risk, Q-Day timelines 31:40 PQC overview: Kyber, Dilithium, Falcon, SPHINCS+, HQC; crypto-agility in practice 36:50 Harvest-now/decrypt-later and why blockchains are uniquely exposed 41:50 Migration realities: cars, routers, military systems, supply chains 47:30 What to do now: prioritize PQC for wallets, ledgers, key exchanges, and messaging

    50 мин.
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Welcome to Beyond the Code, the podcast where we dive into the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues surrounding emerging technologies. Each week, we bring you in-depth conversations with industry experts, discussing the latest advancements in technology and their implications on society and the legal system. From artificial intelligence to blockchain, we'll be exploring all the hot topics in the field. Your host, Yitzy Hammer, a lawyer and tech enthusiast, is joined by a diverse group of experts, providing valuable insight into the complex and ever-evolving world of technology.

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    Yitzy Hammer
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    2023 - 2026
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