Episodes

  • NFT Archeologist: Most NFTs Go To Zero, Unless They Have Strong Community & Cultural Significance.

    NFT Archeologist: Most NFTs Go To Zero, Unless They Have Strong Community & Cultural Significance.
    Jul 18 2024
    Adam McBride discusses his journey as an NFT archeologist, sharing stories of rediscovering and relaunching old NFT projects from as early as 2016. With firsthand experiences of significant financial gains and losses, Adam emphasizes the importance of community and cultural significance in the long-term value of NFTs. The conversation covers topics from the initial resistance towards NFTs, the rediscovery of early projects like Curio Cards and Moon Cats, to the critical lessons learned along the way. Additionally, Adam offers advice for newcomers in the crypto space, stressing the significance of building and providing value over speculative trading. This episode dives deep into the transformative potential of blockchain technology and the early excitement around NFTs.
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    46 mins
  • $50M Bitcoin Monthly: Julian Liniger's Startup Story

    $50M Bitcoin Monthly: Julian Liniger's Startup Story
    May 7 2024
    Tune in to this episode of the Defire podcast as host Jonas chats with Julian Liniger, CEO and founder of Relai. Known as the simplest app for buying Bitcoin in Europe, Relai steers clear of ETH, SOL, and meme coins, focusing solely on Bitcoin. Julian recounts his transition from a quaint Swiss village to leading a crypto startup, discussing the potential for Bitcoin's growth and the everyday challenges his company faces, including strict advertising bans across Europe.
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    58 mins
  • Master of Liquidity: Anton Golub's Leap from High-Frequency Trading to Crypto Entrepreneurship

    Master of Liquidity: Anton Golub's Leap from High-Frequency Trading to Crypto Entrepreneurship
    Apr 24 2024
    In this episode of Defire, join host Jonas as he chats with Anton Golub, from high-frequency trading to founding the pioneering crypto exchange, Lykke. Anton discusses his crypto journey, predicts a Bitcoin surge to $150,000, and explores the impact of social media and AI on branding. Tune in for insights into the future of crypto and tech.
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    57 mins
  • Crypto Theses 2024: Predictions & Narratives from Redphone, the Crypto Storyteller

    Crypto Theses 2024: Predictions & Narratives from Redphone, the Crypto Storyteller
    Jan 9 2024
    In this episode, we dive into the mind of Redphone, a crypto philosopher and master storyteller. Redphone shares insights into their journey, predictions for 2024, and the battle between freedom and control in the crypto world.
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    17 mins
  • From Obese to Olympian: The Sex Toy Millionaire Pledging His Earnings to Tokenholders

    From Obese to Olympian: The Sex Toy Millionaire Pledging His Earnings to Tokenholders
    Dec 26 2023
    The Defire podcast welcomes Alan Frei, a Swiss entrepreneur successful in selling sex toys online. Alan shares his belief in creating interesting stories versus convincing people about his business ideas. He discussed his journey from multiple start-up failures to eventually finding success with his online sex toy business, Amorana. Alan has since stepped away from that venture and is now pursuing an Olympic dream in curling for the Philippines. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to tokenize his new venture, the Alan Frei company, under Swiss law, creating a unique investment opportunity in his future earnings. Alongside becoming an Olympic curler, Alan is focusing on building stories and creating products with his new venture as he transitions from a traditional business model to a more content-creation and community-focused approach.
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    58 mins
  • Drive to Earn: Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman On How They Mapped 9% Of The World In Only 12 Months

    Drive to Earn: Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman On How They Mapped 9% Of The World In Only 12 Months
    Nov 16 2023
    Drive to Earn: Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman On How They Mapped 9% Of The World In Only 12 Months In this episode of the Defire podcast, Jonas (@defiremoney) speaks with Ariel Seidman (@aseidman), CEO and co-founder of Hivemapper. Ariel shares the story of Hivemapper, a decentralized map of the world built with Solana and community input. With 5.7 million kilometers of roads mapped in just one year using dashcams, Hivemapper has covered about 9% of the world's roads. The drivers earn Honey, a Solana-based token, by mapping roads or training their Map AI. The data collected is then sold to various customers such as logistics companies, mapping companies, governments, insurance companies, and auto manufacturers. Ariel emphasizes the importance of understanding specific use cases and customers' needs when building applications or hardware in the crypto space.
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    59 mins
  • Solana's Climb to the Top: A Chat with Austin Federa

    Solana's Climb to the Top: A Chat with Austin Federa
    Oct 31 2023
    When I sat down with Austin Federa a few weeks ago, the crypto world's sentiment, especially around Solana, was still a bit bleak. Fast forward to today, and the landscape seems to have shifted dramatically. In our wide-ranging conversation about Solana, we delved deep into: - Solana's unique approach to scaling blockchain at its core. - The history and evolution of computing and its parallels with blockchain. - The economic dynamics of crypto and how Solana fits into the bigger picture. - The challenges and criticisms faced by Solana in the crypto community. - Austin's journey from environmental studies to the forefront of blockchain technology. It's fascinating how a few weeks can change perspectives. Dive into our chat and discover the philosophy, technology, and rise of Solana.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Banking on Bitcoin: Luzius Meisser's Push for Digital Gold Reserves

    Banking on Bitcoin: Luzius Meisser's Push for Digital Gold Reserves
    Aug 21 2023
    On the latest episode of the Defire Podcast we have a wide-ranging conversation with Luzius Meisser, a leading entrepreneur, investor, and the Chairman of Bitcoin Suisse. Luzius shares his vision: why the world's National Banks might soon hold Bitcoin in their reserves. Discover why Switzerland is the go-to haven for crypto innovators. Plus, get a firsthand look into Luzius's newest venture, Aktionariat, an ambitious project aimed at tokenizing shares of startups and small companies. Imagine a currency anchored and buoyed by the heart of the economy – its enterprises.
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    1 hr and 10 mins