In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy Hammer sits down with JP Thor⁠⁠, the visionary founder behind ⁠⁠ThorChain. From his roots in remote Australia to his career as a fighter and bomber pilot, JP shares his remarkable journey into decentralized finance and the creation of ThorChain, a groundbreaking cross-chain liquidity protocol.

JP reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges of building ThorChain, including his decision to remain pseudonymous as “Lina” during the project’s early days. Inspired by Norse mythology, ThorChain evolved with a unique mission to decentralize finance. Today, it’s transitioning to full community governance through a concept he calls “planned obsolescence.”

JP also shares insights into the future of decentralized finance, envisioning an ecosystem where bots and humans interact on a global scale, with ThorChain as a core protocol. We dive deep into his “Acell” philosophy on AI and accelerationism, exploring the future of crypto exchange and digital assets.

On the personal side, JP talks about his global helicopter expeditions, sharing stories from his travels through challenging terrains. We also explore his theory on the memetic power of Israel and how its geographical stability enabled it to become a hub of cultural and philosophical development.

If you’re into blockchain, crypto, or just love stories of resilience and innovation, tune in for an adventure-packed episode full of big ideas and future-thinking insights.

In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy Hammer sits down with ⁠Jake Brukhman⁠, founder and CEO of ⁠CoinFund⁠, to explore the evolution of crypto investing. Jake shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin in 2011 to launching one of the first crypto-native investment firms, CoinFund, in 2015. The conversation dives into CoinFund’s unique approach to long-term infrastructure investments, the role of governance in crypto VC, and Jake’s predictions on how blockchain and decentralized tech will gain mainstream adoption. They also discuss regulatory impacts on the industry, the potential convergence of AI and crypto, and CoinFund’s focus on deep-tech projects poised to shape the future of Web3, as well as [how could they not], the upcoming US elections and their impact on global crypto markets.

You can follow Jake on Twitter/X at: @jbrukh

You can learn more about CoinFund's ideal target companies going into this bull market, here: https://x.com/jbrukh/status/1848533323544482287

In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with Amanda Tuminelli, Chief Legal Officer at the DeFi Education Fund, to explore the critical legal battles shaping the future of decentralized finance.

Amanda shares her insights on the ongoing fight for fair crypto regulation, the DeFi Education Fund’s involvement in high-profile cases like Roman Storm's Tornado Cash prosecution, and their defense of DeFi developers in groundbreaking impact litigation.

They also dive into the Fund's efforts to hold regulators accountable, such as their challenge to the SEC's handling of airdrops and digital asset enforcement.

Whether you're a legal professional, a DeFi enthusiast, or just curious about the intersection of law and crypto, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge.

Support the DeFi Education Fund's important work by donating here.
Connect with Amanda on Twitter: @AmandaTums