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Arthur Hayes: Why America Has to Print | Stablecoins, Dollarization & the Future of DeFi | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Oct 06, 2025

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“America has to print — the math demands it.”

In this episode, Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) — co-founder of BitMEX and CIO of Maelstrom — joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) for a macro masterclass on the intersection of monetary policy, crypto, and the global dollar system.

Hayes explains why the U.S. can’t escape the cycle of debt monetization, how stablecoins have become tools of global dollarization, and why he believes projects like Hyperliquid represent the next evolution of DeFi — blending on-chain performance with institutional-grade infrastructure.

From Ethereum vs. Solana to the future of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, this is Arthur Hayes at his most candid and prescient — challenging assumptions and mapping where the macro tides are taking crypto next.

• Why America must keep printing — and what it means for Bitcoin
• Stablecoins as geopolitical weapons of U.S. dollar expansion
• Hyperliquid’s model for high-performance decentralized exchanges
• Ethereum vs. Solana — real yield vs. speculative hype
• How crypto will absorb global liquidity in the next bull cycle

A razor-sharp exploration of macro, DeFi, and the future of money — straight from one of crypto’s boldest minds.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Arthur Hayes – Co-Founder, BitMEX & CIO, Maelstrom
🔗 Learn more: @CryptoHayes | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com

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Max Reznick on Leaving Ethereum, Calling Out L2s, and Scaling Solana’s Future | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 18, 2025

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Left Ethereum. Flamed the roadmap. Helped Solana scale.

In this unfiltered conversation, Max Reznick (@mresnick22) — former Ethereum core developer and current Solana contributor — joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explain why he walked away from Ethereum’s roadmap, why he believes Layer 2s “leech the protocol,” and how Solana’s architecture reignited his passion for real scalability.

Reznick shares insider stories from Ethereum’s developer community, offers a technical breakdown of his Dynamic Market-Based Inflation Rates proposal, and discusses Solana’s biggest challenges — from decentralization optics to validator economics.

• Why Max Reznick left Ethereum core development
• The problem with L2 scaling and protocol fragmentation
• How Solana’s design delivers true scalability
• Insights into Solana’s inflation rate proposal
• The next frontier for high-performance blockchain architecture

00:00 – Introduction to Max Reznick and his role
03:11 – Max’s journey into crypto and blockchain
05:56 – Frustrations with Ethereum’s development
09:00 – Transitioning from Ethereum to Solana
12:01 – Dynamic market-based inflation rates proposal
14:49 – Challenges and future of Solana

A bold and technically rich episode on the future of blockchain scaling, developer ideology, and the evolving rivalry between Ethereum and Solana.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Max Reznick – Core Developer, Solana Ecosystem
🔗 Learn more: solana.com | @mresnick22 | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com

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Alex Svanevik on Why Asia Matters, the Custody Debate, and Nansen’s X-Ray Vision of On-Chain Data | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 18, 2025

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Why Asia matters.

In this episode, Alex Svanevik (@ASvanevik) — CEO and Co-Founder of Nansen.ai — joins Sal Selamat-Sim (@salss_666) to unpack the global dynamics shaping crypto adoption and on-chain intelligence. From Asia’s critical role in the next cycle to Nansen’s X-ray vision into blockchain behavior, Svanevik shares his perspective on where the industry stands — and where it’s heading.

He also dives into the custodial vs. self-custody debate, Nansen’s latest analytical tools for traders and institutions, and the insights driving market sentiment behind the scenes.

• Why Asia is key to crypto’s next growth phase
• Custodial vs. self-custody — where the balance lies
• Inside Nansen’s “X-ray vision” on-chain analytics
• The state of the current market cycle
• Emerging regional trends and investor behavior

A must-listen for anyone following on-chain analytics, institutional flows, and the regional power shifts shaping the crypto landscape.

🎙️ Host: Sal Selamat-Sim – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Alex Svanevik – CEO & Co-Founder, Nansen.ai
🔗 Learn more: nansen.ai | @ASvanevik | @salss_666 | bitcoin.com

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Sergej Kunz: “We Are the Swap” — Inside 1inch’s Evolution From DEX Aggregator to DeFi Powerhouse | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 17, 2025

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“We are the swap. 1inch is the swap.”

In this episode of the Bitcoin.com News Podcast, 1inch CEO Sergej Kunz joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to unpack how 1inch has evolved from a simple DEX aggregator into a complete decentralized trading ecosystem — powering swaps, liquidity routing, and cross-chain infrastructure across DeFi.

Kunz reveals how 1inch is redefining what a DEX can be — a unified marketplace where liquidity, routing, and incentives converge. From its launch on Solana to upcoming Bitcoin integration, he discusses how 1inch is bridging the gap between DeFi and TradFi, solving market fragmentation, and enabling seamless user experience through innovation.

• The evolution of 1inch from DEX aggregator to liquidity network
• How 1inch’s gasless swaps and cross-chain routing work
• Market dynamics, partnerships, and the path toward mass adoption
• The future of DeFi vs. TradFi — and why both need to coexist
• Upcoming integrations including Solana and Bitcoin

00:00 – Introduction to 1inch and its core product
02:52 – Innovation and expansion in DeFi
06:05 – Partnerships and market dynamics
08:47 – The future of DeFi vs. TradFi
11:57 – Launch on Solana and new features
14:55 – Liquidity and market fragmentation
17:46 – Bitcoin integration and future outlook

A deep dive into DeFi’s infrastructure layer — where aggregation meets innovation, and the next phase of decentralized trading takes shape.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Sergej Kunz – CEO & Co-Founder, 1inch Network
🔗 Learn more: 1inch.io | @1inch | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com

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Corbin Fraser on Leading Bitcoin.com Through Chaos: Arrests, Ad Bans, and a Move to the Desert | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 16, 2025

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Arrests. Ads bans. A move to the desert.

In this candid and revealing interview, Bitcoin.com CEO Corbin Fraser (@maplesyrupsuckr) joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to talk about what it’s like to lead one of crypto’s most recognized brands through disruption, regulation, and reinvention.

From navigating arrests and global ad restrictions to relocating operations to Dubai, Fraser shares lessons from the frontlines of crypto entrepreneurship. He dives into Bitcoin.com’s evolving ecosystem — spanning wallet, DEX, and Verse — and offers sharp insights on quantum risks, user acquisition, and the next wave of innovation in Bitcoin and DeFi.

• Taking the reins of Bitcoin.com amid global chaos
• Surviving ad bans and regulatory crackdowns
• Why Bitcoin.com moved to Dubai
• Expanding products across wallet, Verse, and DEX
• The quantum computing threat to Bitcoin’s future

00:00 – Intro
03:03 – Transition to CEO & challenges faced
05:51 – Relocation to Dubai & crypto regulations
09:06 – Bitcoin.com product ecosystem
11:57 – User acquisition & marketing in a restricted landscape
15:07 – Advertising, regulation & resilience
18:03 – Quantum computing & Bitcoin’s long-term security
20:52 – Future outlook & opportunities in crypto lending

A must-watch conversation about leadership under pressure, innovation in adversity, and why Bitcoin.com continues to evolve through every crypto cycle.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Corbin Fraser – CEO, Bitcoin.com
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | @maplesyrupsuckr | @_dsencil

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Amanda Cassatt | Scaling Web3 Teams, Token Launch Strategies, and the “No-Makeup” Marketing Philosophy | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 15, 2025

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Amanda Cassatt (@amandacassatt) — founder & CEO of Serotonin and former CMO of Ethereum at ConsenSys — joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share the playbook behind Web3’s most successful marketing and growth strategies.

From helping launch Ethereum to building Serotonin, one of Web3’s leading marketing and product studios, Amanda breaks down what it takes to scale crypto-native teams, choose the right token launch model, and craft an authentic brand in a space obsessed with hype.

She also unpacks her signature “no-makeup marketing” philosophy — a radically transparent approach that values clarity, community trust, and substance over spectacle.

• Scaling high-performing teams in Web3 startups
• Token launch frameworks that actually work
• The “no-makeup” marketing approach explained
• Lessons from Ethereum’s early communications era
• How Serotonin builds narrative-driven Web3 brands

A must-listen for founders, marketers, and investors shaping the next generation of crypto storytelling, branding, and community engagement.

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Amanda Cassatt – Founder & CEO, Serotonin
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | @amandacassatt | @Serotonin_hq

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Matty Ryze on Crypto’s Third Product-Market Fit: How AI Is Redefining the Next Wave After Stablecoins and Gambling | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 12, 2025

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“After stablecoins and gambling proved crypto’s first two PMFs, AI is lined up as the third.”

In this episode of the Bitcoin.com News Podcast, Matty Ryze (@mattyryze) joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to explore why AI is emerging as crypto’s next major product-market fit — and how this convergence could reshape everything from DeFi to data markets.

Ryze breaks down the three historical phases of crypto adoption — stablecoins, on-chain gaming/gambling, and now AI-integrated infrastructure — showing how each wave drives utility, liquidity, and mainstream engagement. The discussion spans AI agents, decentralized compute, model marketplaces, and what builders can learn from crypto’s past PMF cycles to build the next breakout protocols.

• Why AI is crypto’s third product-market fit
• Lessons from stablecoins and gambling as early crypto successes
• The rise of on-chain AI agents and compute networks
• How data, incentives, and infrastructure are merging
• What this new AI x crypto era means for developers and investors

A must-listen for founders, investors, and technologists who want to understand how AI and blockchain are colliding to create crypto’s most scalable, real-world use case yet.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Matty Ryze – Web3 Founder & Investor
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | @mattyryze | @_dsencil

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Akira from Ninja Guild | How to Measure a Web3 Community: From 4K Discord Members to 480 IRL Builders | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 11, 2025

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Akira (@akira_ninja_gg) from Ninja Guild joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) on the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to unpack one of Web3’s most overlooked questions: how do you measure real community — not just follower counts?

With 35,000 followers, 4,000 Discord members, and 480 people showing up in person, Ninja Guild is proving that engagement beats vanity metrics. Akira breaks down what makes a Web3 community authentic, how Ninja Guild blends online collaboration with real-world culture, and why IRL participation is the next big indicator of project strength.

From grassroots education and gaming tournaments to brand partnerships, this episode explores how data, purpose, and presence define a thriving decentralized community.

• How to measure real engagement in Web3 communities
• The data behind Ninja Guild’s rapid growth
• Why IRL meetups matter more than digital hype
• Lessons from building community-first Web3 ecosystems
• The balance between growth metrics and genuine connection

A must-listen for community builders, DAO leaders, and marketers looking to create authentic, data-driven Web3 communities that live beyond the screen.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Akira – Ninja Guild
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | @akira_ninja_gg | @_dsencil

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Mickey Matsumoto, ClickHouse | Why Legacy Databases Can’t Keep Up With Web3’s Data Explosion | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 10, 2025

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Mickey Matsumoto of ClickHouse (@ClickHouseDB) joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) on the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore why traditional databases are buckling under Web3’s scale — and how next-generation real-time analytics systems are powering the decentralized future.

With 10,000+ new tokens created daily, the data volume from blockchains like Solana and Ethereum has exploded beyond what legacy systems were designed to handle. Matsumoto breaks down how ClickHouse, one of the fastest open-source analytical databases on the planet, enables millisecond-level query speeds, massive scalability, and on-chain intelligence at Web3 velocity.

They also dive into open-source monetization models, data infrastructure challenges, and how developers are using real-time analytics to build dashboards, oracles, and AI-powered trading systems across the crypto ecosystem.

• Why traditional databases can’t handle Web3-scale data
• Solana vs. Ethereum: comparing blockchain data volume
• How ClickHouse powers real-time analytics for decentralized apps
• The economics of open-source innovation and monetization
• How data infrastructure is evolving for the next wave of crypto growth

A must-listen for data engineers, Web3 developers, and infrastructure builders who want to understand how real-time analytics, scalability, and open-source systems are transforming the backbone of the blockchain economy.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Mickey Matsumoto – ClickHouse
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | clickhouse.com | @ClickHouseDB | @_dsencil

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Kazumasa Kondo, Japan Open Chain | 100× Faster Than Ethereum? How Japan Is Building a Regulated, Bank-Backed Blockchain Ecosystem | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Sep 09, 2025

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🇯🇵 Kazumasa Kondo (@kazkondo), CEO of Japan Open Chain, joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) on the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to reveal how Japan’s first enterprise-grade public blockchain is reshaping Web3 — with bank-backed stablecoins, 1,000 TPS performance, and a governance model that lets participants vote to lower gas fees.

Japan Open Chain aims to be 100× faster than Ethereum, providing a regulated and compliant blockchain environment for banks, corporations, and developers to deploy real-world applications. Built with Japanese institutions in mind, the network bridges speed, security, and legal clarity, enabling everything from digital yen initiatives to Web3 business integrations.

Kondo shares how Japan’s unique regulatory framework supports innovation while ensuring consumer protection — and why global builders are now looking to Japan as a model for practical blockchain adoption.

• How Japan Open Chain achieves 1,000 TPS with Ethereum compatibility
• Building compliant, bank-integrated stablecoin infrastructure
• The importance of governance transparency and community gas voting
• Japan’s Web3-friendly regulation and enterprise blockchain strategy
• Why Japan could lead the next phase of regulated crypto adoption

A must-listen for developers, policymakers, and Web3 entrepreneurs interested in how Japan’s blockchain model blends speed, compliance, and innovation to build the foundation for a truly regulated crypto economy.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Kazumasa Kondo – CEO, Japan Open Chain
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | japanopenchain.org | @kazkondo | @_dsencil

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