The Crypto Beat

The Block
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The Crypto Beat is a live streaming podcast focused on topical crypto news events. The podcast will feature multiple guests who are deep in the crypto industry sharing their views on the topic of the day. It will be available across X, Twitch and YouTube and made available afterwards on popular audio platforms.

  1. 17H AGO

    The future of DeFi and onchain money markets with Theo Network & Felix Protocol

    In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Theo co-founder TK Kwon and Felix co-founder Charlie to discuss the rapid evolution of DeFi through real-world assets, cross-chain liquidity, and the growing role of institutional capital in on-chain finance. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 04:44 - Product-First vs. Ecosystem-First Chains 06:43 - Challenges and Merits of Product-Led Development 08:06 - Evolving DeFi Metrics: TVL to Utilization 13:22 - Who Uses RWAs and Why They Matter 15:05 - Tokenized Equities and On-Chain Assets 19:02 - Permissioned and Permissionless Systems 22:29 - Onboarding Challenges for RWAs 23:41 - Liquidity and Market Making as the Next Unlock 27:08 - Forecasts for Institutional Growth 28:13 - Regulatory Catalysts 31:14 - Retail-Friendly Chains and Mass Adoption 32:50 - Stablecoin Chains: Innovation or Hype? 34:47 - Closing Remarks The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Charlie - https://x.com/0xBroze Felix - https://x.com/felixprotocol TK - https://x.com/kt_nowk Theo Network - https://x.com/Theo_Network Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    35 min

  2. OCT 27

    Pantera Capital investor on Hyperliquid's USDH, Paradigm's Tempo, and the massive potential of stablecoins

    In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Mason Nystrom, Junior Partner at Pantera, to discuss how stablecoins could be the tech that transforms fintech fails to be more internet blockchain native, what the Hyperliquid USDH bidding war signals for capturing payment flow, and the tokenization of real-world assets including collectibles like Pokemon cards. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Mason’s origin in crypto 03:35 - Research vs. VC investing 04:46 - The $1T stablecoin thesis 06:31 - Tempo: Stripe/Paradigm’s payments L1 08:55 - Retail upside & neutrality questions 14:18 - Why Stripe self-disrupts 20:12 - Hyperliquid’s USDH bidding war 23:43 - RWAs: tokenized collectibles 28:48 - Launchpads & DeFi platformization 33:08 - SocFi: Pump.fun vs. FriendTech 43:59 - Prediction markets & regulation The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Mason Nystrom - https://x.com/masonnystrom Pantera - https://x.com/PanteraCapital Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    47 min

  3. OCT 22

    Exploring TON Strategy’s $558 million treasury company with Exec. Chairman Manuel Stotz

    In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Tonstrat Executive Chairman Manuel Stotz to discuss why Telegram’s scale gives TON a unique edge. The chat hits mini-apps UX, stablecoins/remittances and gaming, U.S. access, and how to manage 80% drawdowns. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Background 05:24 - Kingsway to Crypto focus 07:31 - Portfolio mix 12:08 - Telegram edge & TON thesis 18:15 - Super-app in the West 20:10 - Regulatory past & decentralization 27:10 - Mini apps vs dApps UX 29:15 - Stablecoins/payments/games 43:55 - Ton Strategy treasury model 49:41 - Risk management & staking yield 59:45 - Premiums, cycles & outlook The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Manuel Stotz - https://x.com/manuelstotz Ton Strategy Co - https://x.com/tonstrat Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    1h 6m

  4. OCT 21

    Flight3 founders talk Zebu Live, London's revival, and the crypto market downturn

    In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Tim Copeland and Kelvin Sparks are joined by Flight3 founders Joylon and Harry Horsfall to discuss London's crypto scene, Zebu Live and the recent crypto market downturn. Harry and Joylon explained what goes into making a conference successful, London’s evolving crypto scene, and what to expect from this year’s Zebu Live conference. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Market Crash Reactions & Risk Lessons 02:50 - DeFi Stress Test: Protocols Held Up 04:16 - IQ Quiz, Humility, FOMO & Recovery Outlook 08:26 - What Actually Happened During The Crash 11:21 - Monad Airdrop and the Airdrop Playbook 14:35 - London Crypto Scene's Revival 16:09 - UK’s Regulatory Status 20:03 - Proposed UK Stablecoin Cap 22:52 - The Future of UK Crypto 25:10 - Zebu Live 2025: Program & Why Attend 27:05 - Curation, Conference Vibes 32:49 - Standout Moments & Conclusion The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Harry Harsfall - ⁠https://x.com/HarryHorsfall_ Joylon Horsfall - https://x.com/0x_styx Zebu Live - ⁠https://x.com/Zebu_live Flight3 - https://x.com/Flight3official Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    38 min

  5. OCT 9

    ZKsync co-founder Alex Gluchowski unveils the Atlas upgrade

    In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks chats with Alex Gluchowski, co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs to discuss the Atlas upgrade, which promises to revolutionize performance and privacy. They explore zero-knowledge proofs and their role in scaling Ethereum. They also discuss the cypherpunk ethos, technological challenges, and Matter Labs' vision for the future. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 00:31 – Privacy: The New Meta 02:45 – Cypherpunk Roots 04:29 – User Experience of Scaled Privacy 07:24 – Trust Assumptions in Privacy 09:25 – Incorruptible Financial Systems 14:15 – Innovation in Cryptography 19:13 – Rewarding Experiences at Matter Labs 22:01 – Navigating Challenges 24:17 – Introducing the Atlas Upgrade 30:53 – Benefits of Instant Settlement The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Alex Gluchowski - https://x.com/gluk64 Matter Labs - https://x.com/the_matter_labs ZKsync - https://x.com/zksync Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    34 min

  6. SEP 25

    Unlocking Bitcoin’s full potential with ZK rollups — presented by Goat Network

    The Crypto Beat's Co-Host Kelvin Sparks, was joined by GOAT Network Co-Founder and CEO Kevin Liu in Seoul, South Korea on the sidelines of Korea Blockchain Week in this episode sponsored by GOAT Network. Kevin explains how his team is scaling Bitcoin through a ZK rollup Layer 2 that maintains Bitcoin’s core security while unlocking new use cases. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Bitcoin ideology and early influences 01:27 - Goat Network’s vision for Bitcoin Layer 2 02:29 - Unlocking Bitcoin’s potential through scalability 03:40 - Evolution from BitVM to GoatBitVM 06:37 - Preserving Bitcoin security in Layer 2 design 09:40 - Trade-offs in building ZK rollups for Bitcoin 11:00 - Lessons learned from Ethereum rollups 13:16 - Yield generation on Bitcoin with Goat Network 16:55 - Balancing sustainability and slashing risk 18:57 - Running a node and sequencer competition 20:09 - Differentiating yield strategies from corporates 22:46 - Opcodes and technical trade-offs 24:02 - Building the Goat Network community 28:31 - Token launch and future of Bitcoin Layer 2 The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Kevin Liu - https://x.com/kevinliub GOAT Network - https://x.com/GOATRollup Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    34 min

  7. SEP 2

    Jito execs explore the impact of the SEC’s liquid staking decision

    The Block's Head of Growth, Tim Copeland was joined by Jito Co-Founder & CEO Lucas Bruder and Jito Foundation Chief Commercial Officer Thomas Uhm. In this episode, Tim, Thomas and Lucas discuss the evolving U.S. regulatory stance on crypto, including the SEC’s Project Crypto and rulings on liquid staking, and how innovations like BAM and JitoSOL could unlock institutional adoption, tighter markets, and broader yield opportunities. OUTLINE 00:00 – Introduction 01:18 – What is Liquid Staking? 04:00 – SEC's Stance on Liquid Staking 07:23 – Impact on Solana and Ecosystems 12:05 – Institutional Adoption 16:21 – ETFs and Liquid Staking 18:37 – Layer One Announcements 24:11 – Introducing BAM 27:52 – Solana Ecosystem Sentiment 30:21 – Solana vs. Ethereum 33:53 – Future of Blockchains 39:15 – Future Priorities for Jito The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Thomas Uhm - https://x.com/ThomasUhm Lucas Bruder - https://x.com/buffalu__ Jito - https://x.com/jito_sol Jito Foundation - https://x.com/JitoFDN Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    43 min

  8. AUG 21

    CoinFund investor breaks down Trump’s crypto executive order and SEC’s Project Crypto

    The Block's Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, and co-host Kelvin Sparks were joined by CoinFund’s Kavan Canekeratne. In this episode, Tim, Kelvin and Kavan discuss the evolving U.S. regulatory stance on crypto, including the SEC’s Project Crypto and rulings on liquid staking. He explains the rise of perpetuals, tokenized assets, stablecoins, and the competitive dynamics of exchanges, while highlighting risks around leverage, meme coins, and treasury companies. The discussion closes with Ethereum vs. Solana, Bitcoin DeFi, and the growing overlap between crypto and gambling. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Crypto in 401Ks and U.S. regulatory shifts 03:42 - Roman Storm trial  04:47 - Explosion of perpetuals trading 06:18 - Exchange competition 07:38 - Tokenized stocks and global adoption 11:12 - Risks of leverage and stablecoin clarity 16:30 - Tokenized RWAs  17:32 - Ethereum’s resurgence vs. Solana’s momentum 22:37 - Rollups, UX improvements, and scaling Ethereum 24:48 - Meme coins, NFTs, and evolving adoption cycles 30:32 - Bitcoin DeFi & treasury companies 40:08 - Closing remarks The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/newsletters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest links: Kavan Canekeratne - ⁠https://x.com/kavancane Coinfund -⁠ https://x.com/coinfund_io Are you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams. Sign up for a trial today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblock.co/campus

    41 min
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The Crypto Beat is a live streaming podcast focused on topical crypto news events. The podcast will feature multiple guests who are deep in the crypto industry sharing their views on the topic of the day. It will be available across X, Twitch and YouTube and made available afterwards on popular audio platforms.

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  • Creator
    The Block
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45

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