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The Starting Block is The Block's new flagship daily live show — the breaking news, the context behind it, and the people shaping where crypto goes next. Each episode is a 45-minute live broadcast hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Gareth Jenkinson and powered by The Block's newsroom and research desk.

Episodes

  1. Jun 24

    The State of Bitcoin Treasuries with Jack Mallers

    In Episode 4 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Strike and Twenty One CEO Jack Mallers at BTC Prague. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 03:27 - What Strike's User Data Is Telling Him 06:32 - Why Bitcoin-Backed Lending Is His Most Successful Product 11:04 - The 50% LTV Debate & Strike's "No Liquidation" Loan 15:35 - Michael Saylor, MNAV & the Perpetual Preferred Question 22:58 - Ego, Wisdom & the Culture of Bitcoin 25:31 - On "21," Saylor & Wrap-Up Guest links:Jack Mallers - https://x.com/jackmallers Host links:Gareth Jenkinson - https://x.com/gazza_jenksThe Block - https://x.com/TheBlockCo--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus (00:00) - - Introduction (03:27) - - What Strike's User Data Is Telling Him (06:32) - - Why Bitcoin-Backed Lending Is His Most Successful Product (11:04) - - The 50% LTV Debate & Strike's "No Liquidation" Loan (15:35) - - Michael Saylor, MNAV & the Perpetual Preferred Question (22:58) - - Ego, Wisdom & the Culture of Bitcoin (25:31) - - On "21," Saylor & Wrap-Up

  2. Jun 24

    Ethereum cofounder explains why ETH DATs are built to last

    In Episode 3 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of ConsenSys at Consensus Miami. Lubin shares insights on Ethereum's ecosystem, innovation, Layer 2 scaling, DeFi security, and the future of blockchain technology, including AI and quantum threats. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Future of DATs06:10 - KelpDAO Exploit & DeFi09:13 - Linea & Layer-2s13:08 - Synchronous Composability16:30 - AI Agents Onchain18:05 - Quantum Threat to Crypto Guest links:Joseph Lubin - https://x.com/ethereumJosephConsensys - https://x.com/Consensys Host links:Gareth Jenkinson - https://x.com/gazza_jenksThe Block - https://x.com/TheBlockCo--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus (00:00) - - Introduction (02:25) - - Future of DATs (06:10) - - KelpDAO Exploit & DeFi (09:13) - - Linea & Layer-2s (13:08) - - Synchronous Composability (16:30) - - AI Agents Onchain (18:05) - - Quantum Threat to Crypto

  3. Jun 24

    The Truth About Satoshi’s Identity and Why It Might Never Be Revealed

    In 2 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Blockstream Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Back, at Paris Blockchain Week to address renewed speculation around Satoshi Nakamoto and why the mystery may never be solved. He explains the current state of quantum risk in Bitcoin, why the threat is likely overstated in the near term, and how the ecosystem is already preparing for long-term security. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:07 - NYT Satoshi Rumor06:06 - Quantum Risk to Bitcoin13:20 - Saylor's Strategy16:26 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies19:33 - Bitcoin Market Forecast22:02 - Blockstream and Future Work Guest links:Adam Back - https://x.com/adam3usBlockstream - https://x.com/Blockstream Host links:Gareth Jenkinson - https://x.com/gazza_jenksThe Block - https://x.com/TheBlockCo--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus (00:00) - - Introduction (01:07) - - NYT Satoshi Rumor (06:06) - - Quantum Risk to Bitcoin (13:20) - - Saylor's Strategy (16:26) - - Bitcoin Treasury Companies (19:33) - - Bitcoin Market Forecast (22:02) - - Blockstream and Future Work

  4. Jun 24

    Aave Just Changed DeFi Forever — Here's What You Need to Know

    In 1 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave at ETHCC in Cannes. Stani breaks down the launch of Aave V4 and what it means for the future of DeFi. He explains how the new hub-and-spoke architecture improves liquidity efficiency while isolating risk, and how Aave is expanding beyond crypto into real-world assets. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:06 - What Is Aave V402:55 - Hub and Spoke Model03:58 - Expanding Collateral Types04:40 - Risk and Pricing Model06:19 - DeFi UX Problem07:03 - Aave App Explained08:31 - V3 to V4 Migration09:28 - Aave Growth and Scale10:39 - Real World Assets Guest links:Stani Kulechov - https://x.com/StaniKulechovAAVE - https://x.com/aave Host links:Gareth Jenkinson - https://x.com/gazza_jenksThe Block - https://x.com/TheBlockCo--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to The Block's Newsletters! 🚨 Breaking News👨‍🔬 Expert Analysis📈 Market Insights Subscribe now 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hiring in crypto?🧠 Find top talent fast with Campus, powered by The Block!✅ Challenge candidates with our Crypto Assessment Test⚡ Hire faster, build stronger teams Start your free trial today 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://theblock.co/campus (00:00) - - Introduction (01:06) - - What Is Aave V4 (02:55) - - Hub and Spoke Model (03:58) - - Expanding Collateral Types (04:40) - - Risk and Pricing Model (06:19) - - DeFi UX Problem (07:03) - - Aave App Explained (08:31) - - V3 to V4 Migration (09:28) - - Aave Growth and Scale (10:39) - - Real World Assets

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The Starting Block is The Block's new flagship daily live show — the breaking news, the context behind it, and the people shaping where crypto goes next. Each episode is a 45-minute live broadcast hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Gareth Jenkinson and powered by The Block's newsroom and research desk.

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  • Episodes
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