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Doug Scribner, Early Bitcoin Adopter & Entrepreneur | Bitcoin OGs Have More Patience | Lessons From 2011, Building Crypto Startups & the Future of Blockchain Innovation | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Apr 04, 2025

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Doug Scribner, one of Bitcoin’s true OGs and early adopters since 2011, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to reflect on more than a decade of Bitcoin history, innovation, and perseverance. Having first bought Bitcoin under $5, Doug has witnessed every bull and bear cycle — and explains why patience, conviction, and long-term vision separate true Bitcoin believers from the rest.

As a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, Doug co-founded Vault Logic, a multi-use ATM network bridging crypto and cash services, WatchMyBit, a Bitcoin-powered video streaming platform, and Fly Air, a private jet hailing service that accepts crypto payments. He also advocates for blockchain adoption and education through the Owwll Podcast, where he explores the intersection of Web3, finance, and innovation.

💡 In this episode:
• How Doug Scribner discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and what kept him invested through multiple cycles
• Why “Bitcoin OGs” have the patience to survive every market crash
• How Vault Logic bridges the gap between cash and digital assets
• Bitcoin adoption through innovative businesses — from ATMs to private jet payments
• Why community, education, and real-world use cases drive blockchain’s future

🎧 A powerful conversation with a true Bitcoin pioneer, highlighting the mindset, resilience, and innovation that continue to fuel the crypto revolution.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Doug Scribner – Owwll Podcast – Early Bitcoin investor and entrepreneur, driving crypto innovation, financial inclusion, and Web3 adoption through real-world applications.

Michael Terpin, CEO of Transform Ventures | The 4 Seasons of Bitcoin | Understanding Bitcoin Supercycles, Market Psychology & the Future of Decentralized AI | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Apr 03, 2025

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Michael Terpin, Founder and CEO of Transform Ventures and author of “Bitcoin Supercycle,” joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his insights into Bitcoin’s four-season market cycle — a strategic framework for understanding bull and bear phases, maximizing returns, and anticipating the next Bitcoin supercycle.

An early Bitcoin investor since 2012, Michael draws parallels between Bitcoin adoption and the early days of the internet and social networks, emphasizing how store-of-value fundamentals and protocol stability underpin Bitcoin’s long-term strength. He explains how his four-season strategy helps investors navigate accumulation, expansion, euphoria, and contraction phases, offering a data-driven approach to long-term wealth building in the crypto space.

The discussion also explores his investments in decentralized AI and Agent AI, where he sees convergence between blockchain transparency and AI autonomy — a trend he believes will reshape the digital economy over the coming decade.

💡 In this episode:
• How Michael Terpin discovered Bitcoin and built Transform Ventures
• The 4 Seasons of Bitcoin — a framework for navigating crypto market cycles
• Why Bitcoin remains the most resilient store of value in digital finance
• The coming Bitcoin Supercycle and macro catalysts driving the next wave
• How decentralized AI and Agent AI will redefine blockchain’s future

🎧 A deep-dive into Bitcoin’s cyclical nature, investment psychology, and the intersection of AI and crypto innovation, featuring one of the industry’s most respected visionaries.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Michael Terpin – Transform Ventures – Bitcoin pioneer, investor, and author, championing the future of decentralized AI, crypto market strategy, and Bitcoin’s long-term supercycle.

Luke Barwikowski, Founder of Pixels | The Vision Behind Pixels | Building a Sustainable Web3 Gaming Economy With AI, Transparency & Player Ownership | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Apr 02, 2025

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Luke Barwikowski, Founder and CEO of Pixels, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share the incredible story behind @pixels_xyz — one of the most successful and most-played Web3 games today. From coding as a kid to leading a thriving play-to-earn ecosystem, Luke reveals how Pixels blends nostalgia, innovation, and blockchain to redefine Web3 gaming.

Inspired by classics like Stardew Valley and RuneScape, Pixels delivers an open-world, community-driven experience where players truly own their assets, earn through gameplay, and help shape the game’s evolving world. Luke discusses what it takes to build a sustainable play-to-earn economy, why AI and transparency are the foundation for lasting player trust, and how Web3 gaming can merge fun, finance, and fairness.

💡 In this episode:
• How Luke Barwikowski built one of the most popular Web3 games from the ground up
• The secrets behind Pixels’ massive daily active user base and revenue success
• Why sustainability, AI integration, and transparency are core to Web3 gaming
• How community engagement drives innovation in blockchain-based games
• The vision for long-term growth in play-to-earn and decentralized gaming

🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in Web3 gaming, player-owned economies, and the future of AI-powered blockchain worlds — featuring one of the space’s most visionary builders.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Luke Barwikowski – Pixels – Founder and Web3 gaming innovator, leading the creation of community-powered, AI-driven play-to-earn experiences in the blockchain gaming ecosystem.

Sergey Ryzhavin, Head of B2COPY | Streamlining Copy Trading With B2Broker’s Cloud-Based Investment Platform | PAMM, MAM & DeFi Innovation | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Mar 14, 2025

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Sergey Ryzhavin, Head of B2COPY at B2Broker, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how B2COPY is transforming copy trading through a cloud-based, customizable platform designed for brokers, traders, and investors across both crypto and traditional finance.

B2COPY combines copy trading, PAMM, and MAM functionalities into one powerful solution, allowing brokers to offer seamless investment management tools while giving traders and investors full control over performance visibility, branding, and fee structures. Sergey shares how B2Broker’s institutional-grade technology supports brokers with liquidity, multi-asset trading, and custom-built infrastructure, empowering clients to scale efficiently in today’s competitive fintech landscape.

With over 8 years of experience in product innovation and investment platform development, Sergey explains how cloud architecture, flexible UI, and white-label options make B2COPY one of the most robust copy trading solutions on the market — eliminating hosting headaches while enabling fast deployment for global brokerages.

💡 In this episode:
• What makes B2COPY’s cloud-based system different from other copy trading platforms
• How B2COPY merges PAMM, MAM, and copy trading in one unified interface
• Benefits for traders and investors — from performance replication to passive income
• How B2Broker provides liquidity, payments, and white-label platforms for brokers
• The role of client education and team support in successful copy trading ecosystems

🎧 A comprehensive look at how B2Broker is redefining fintech infrastructure, combining crypto innovation, forex liquidity, and cloud scalability for the future of investment management.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Sergey Ryzhavin – B2COPY – Head of B2COPY, leading the development of next-gen copy trading, PAMM, and MAM platforms within the B2Broker ecosystem.

Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom | We’re Still in a Bull Cycle | Insights on Bitcoin, Market Cycles, and the Future of Crypto Innovation | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Mar 13, 2025

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Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom and Co-Founder of BitMEX, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to share his unfiltered perspective on why the crypto market is still in a bull cycle — and what that means for Bitcoin, altcoins, and the next wave of blockchain innovation.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Arthur reflects on his journey through the crypto markets, from launching BitMEX and its iconic Troll Box community, to shaping one of the most influential derivatives exchanges in Bitcoin’s history. He offers sharp insights into macro trends, investment psychology, and the structural evolution of crypto projects, explaining how institutional capital and global liquidity continue to fuel the long-term bull narrative.

Arthur also talks about his writing process, the role of crypto conferences in fostering innovation, and how Maelstrom is positioned to identify the most promising opportunities in the decentralized economy.

💡 In this episode:
• Why Arthur Hayes believes we’re still in a crypto bull cycle
• Lessons from building BitMEX and the rise of the Troll Box
• How macro forces and liquidity drive Bitcoin price cycles
• The changing face of crypto investing and token innovation
• Arthur’s take on conferences, community, and thought leadership in Web3

🎧 A must-listen episode featuring one of crypto’s most influential thinkers — Arthur Hayes — as he breaks down Bitcoin market dynamics, investor psychology, and where the next crypto boom may come from.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Arthur Hayes – Maelstrom – CIO and crypto pioneer, sharing insights on Bitcoin cycles, market strategy, and the future of digital asset investing.

Pavel Nikienkov, Co-Founder of Zano | Enabling Truly Private Digital Cash With Hybrid Consensus & Confidential Assets | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Mar 11, 2025

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Pavel Nikienkov, Co-Founder of Zano, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to explore how Zano is pioneering truly private digital cash — combining privacy-preserving blockchain technology, hybrid consensus mechanisms, and confidential asset support to redefine what digital financial freedom means in the age of surveillance and data exposure.

Launched in 2019, Zano has evolved from a privacy coin into a full-fledged privacy platform for building and transacting with confidential tokens. Pavel shares how Zano’s hybrid Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus ensures both decentralization and scalability, while its confidential transactions and tokenization features empower users and developers to maintain full financial privacy and fungibility.

He also reveals Zano’s upcoming roadmap — including smart contract functionality, hybrid consensus updates, and how the project is creating the foundation for next-generation private DeFi applications on the blockchain.

💡 In this episode:
• How Zano enables privacy-preserving digital cash and tokenization
• The benefits of hybrid Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake consensus
• Confidential transactions and asset issuance on a privacy blockchain
• Zano’s roadmap for smart contracts and enhanced privacy layers
• Why privacy remains a cornerstone of digital sovereignty in crypto

🎧 A fascinating discussion on how Zano is leading the charge in privacy-first blockchain innovation, making truly private digital cash a practical reality for the Bitcoin and crypto economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Pavel Nikienkov – Zano – Blockchain privacy expert and co-founder, advancing confidential assets, hybrid consensus, and privacy tokenization in the digital economy.

Tausif Ahmed, CBDO of io.net | Decentralizing Power: Unlocking AI Potential With a Global GPU Network | Bitcoin.com News Podcast Mar 07, 2025

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Tausif Ahmed, Chief Business Development Officer at io.net, joins the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to discuss how io.net is revolutionizing the AI and machine learning (ML) industries by decentralizing GPU computing power.

With over 325,000 verified GPUs, io.net is solving the global GPU supply crunch by creating a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) — enabling developers, startups, and enterprises to access scalable, cost-effective compute resources. Tausif explains how decentralized GPU marketplaces empower users to deploy AI workloads faster and more efficiently than ever, all while maintaining transparency and accessibility.

Drawing from his background at Kraken, Amazon, and Deloitte, and his MBA from Harvard Business School, Tausif shares insights on strategic partnerships, blockchain-based infrastructure, and how Web3 can democratize access to AI computing.

💡 In this episode:
• How io.net’s decentralized GPU network is solving AI compute shortages
• The rise of DePIN and its role in the future of blockchain infrastructure
• Tausif Ahmed’s experience at Kraken, Amazon, and Deloitte
• Why decentralization is essential for AI scalability and innovation
• How io.net is bridging blockchain, data, and artificial intelligence

🎧 A must-listen conversation on how decentralized computing is unlocking the next frontier of AI and crypto innovation, powered by io.net’s massive global GPU network.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
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💼 Featured Guest: Tausif Ahmed – io.net – Chief Business Development Officer, driving AI compute decentralization, DePIN growth, and strategic partnerships in the Web3 and blockchain AI ecosystem.

Adam Reeds, CEO & Co-Founder of Ledn | Bitcoin Is the Most Pristine Collateral There Is | Building Trust, Surviving the Bear Market & Redefining Bitcoin-Backed Finance | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 07, 2025

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Adam Reeds, Co-Founder and CEO of Ledn, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss why Bitcoin is the most pristine collateral in the world — and how his company is reshaping the future of Bitcoin-backed lending and savings with transparency, resilience, and regulatory integrity.

Founded with a mission to help people save and grow wealth through Bitcoin and digital assets, Ledn has become a leader in crypto lending and yield products, originating over $900 million in retail loans and $5.7 billion in institutional loans. Reeds explains how Ledn survived the 2022 FTX collapse and broader crypto bear market by maintaining a fully transparent, over-collateralized model, proving that trust and sound risk management are key to long-term success in digital finance.

The conversation also explores the future of Bitcoin as collateral, the role of yield generation in decentralized finance, and how Ledn continues to expand responsibly while building infrastructure that supports Bitcoin as sound money.

💡 In this episode:
• Why Bitcoin is the world’s most pristine and transparent form of collateral
• How Ledn survived the 2022 crypto lending collapse and emerged stronger
• The importance of proof of reserves and transparency in digital finance
• The evolution of Bitcoin-backed loans and yield products
• Adam Reeds’ vision for the next generation of Bitcoin-native banking

🎧 A powerful discussion about Bitcoin’s role as the backbone of a new, trust-based financial system, and how Ledn is leading the charge in Bitcoin-backed financial innovation.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Guest: Adam Reeds – Ledn – CEO & Co-Founder, pioneering Bitcoin-backed lending, crypto savings products, and financial transparency in the digital asset economy.

Charles Cascarilla, CEO & Co-Founder of Paxos | Stablecoins the First Successful RWA, but Not the Last | Regulated Blockchain Infrastructure & the Future of Tokenized Assets | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 05, 2025

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Charles Cascarilla, CEO and Co-Founder of Paxos, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss why stablecoins are only the beginning of the real-world asset (RWA) revolution — and how blockchain regulation, tokenized gold, and institutional adoption are paving the way for the next phase of digital finance.

Founded in 2012, Paxos is one of the most trusted names in the crypto and fintech space, operating as the first regulated digital asset trust company in the United States. Cascarilla shares insights from his 20+ years in finance — including his time at Cedar Hill Capital Partners and Liberty City Ventures — and explains how Paxos bridges traditional banking and blockchain infrastructure to enable secure, compliant, and scalable digital asset transactions.

The conversation covers Paxos’s pioneering work with regulated stablecoins, gold-backed tokens, and blockchain settlements for global financial institutions, highlighting how tokenization will reshape capital markets and unlock trillions in real-world value.

💡 In this episode:
• Why stablecoins are the first truly successful real-world asset (RWA)
• How Paxos is bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain
• The importance of regulation and trust in digital asset infrastructure
• Tokenized gold, RWAs, and the evolution of blockchain-based payments
• Charles Cascarilla’s perspective on the next wave of institutional crypto adoption

🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in how stablecoins, tokenized assets, and regulation are shaping the next generation of the Bitcoin and blockchain economy.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Guest: Charles Cascarilla – Paxos – Blockchain pioneer and financial innovator, leading the charge in regulated stablecoins, RWAs, and digital asset infrastructure.

Gaurav Sharma, CTO of Io.net | The GPU Aggregate of Aggregators: Decentralizing AI Compute and Agent Networks | Bitcoin.com Interviews Mar 04, 2025

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Gaurav Sharma, Chief Technology Officer at Io.net, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to explore how Io.net is building the GPU aggregate of aggregators — a decentralized computing network powering the next generation of AI compute, machine learning (ML), and AI agents.

By tapping into unused GPU resources from crypto miners, independent data centers, and global nodes, Io.net delivers affordable, scalable, and efficient infrastructure for AI developers and blockchain-based machine learning models. Gaurav, whose background includes leadership roles at Binance, Agoda, Amazon, and eBay, shares how decentralizing GPU access is unlocking new opportunities at the intersection of AI, crypto, and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks).

He also discusses the launch of Io.net’s AI Agents, their impact on distributed intelligence, and how the platform empowers both AI startups and crypto miners to participate in a more open, permissionless AI economy.

💡 In this episode:
• How Io.net decentralizes GPU compute for AI and ML workloads
• The role of crypto miners in powering the decentralized AI infrastructure
• The emergence of AI agents and their connection to blockchain networks
• Gaurav Sharma’s insights from leading teams at Binance, Amazon, and eBay
• Why DePIN and Web3 are essential for scaling AI globally

🎧 A deep dive into how Io.net is reshaping artificial intelligence, decentralized compute, and the future of AI-powered crypto ecosystems.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Guest: Gaurav Sharma – Io.net – CTO and blockchain innovator, driving AI compute decentralization, machine learning infrastructure, and GPU-based Web3 systems.

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