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**Empire**

Empire features interviews with top crypto founders to get the real stories that aren’t shared elsewhere. Empire is your look behind the curtain of the crypto industry. We release two episodes per week: guest interviews on Monday and a weekly roundup on Friday.

Latest Episodes:

Markets Sending, Just Buy Consensus, Meta's AI Moment & Who Wins Tokenization? | Weekly Roundup Sep 25, 2026

Show notes

Do markets even need CLARITY when quality names and regulators are already sending?

This week, we dig into pro-innovation regulators and consensus momentum trades outperforming clever rotations.

We also explore Muse, inventors rarely winning, tokenization value capture, and $HOOD versus $SOL. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:58 Blockworks’ Origins And Crypto’s Red Flags

05:08 Crypto Ripping Without CLARITY?

09:41 Can Consensus Coins Keep Winning?

13:18 Why Dragonfly Shifted Toward Equity

20:48 Is Meta’s AI Bet Underpriced?

33:26 Why Crypto’s First Movers Lost

36:29 Blockworks’ DAS Asia And Unified API

39:08 Who Captures Tokenization’s Value?

46:42 Content Of The Week

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel

› Rob – https://x.com/HadickM

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset. 2026London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of. thebiggest weeks in crypto.

Get your TOKEN2049 tickets and. 10%DISCOUNT here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

RESOURCES

› Learn more about Blockworks Agentic Detection:

https://blockworks.com/insights/introducing-agentic-detection-asset-monitoring-built-for-the-ai-era

DISCLAIMER

Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation. to buy or sellsecurities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes. only. Anyviews expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

CLARITY Failed, Many Stablecoins Debate, Circle Launches Arc & Meta's AI Edge | Weekly Roundup Sep 18, 2026

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CLARITY failed, but SEC and CFTC action could still accelerate onchain markets.

This week, we cover what's next for crypto regulation, debate the many-stablecoin thesis, and dig into Circle launching Arc and the S&P’s push into crypto data and security.

We also discuss broken venture markets, Meta’s AI advantage, and Polymarket’s executive hiring spree. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

03:50 Corporate Stablecoin Debate

13:03 Why The CLARITY Act Failed

16:58 The SEC Opens Tokenized Markets

22:43 Who Wins Tokenized Markets?

29:06 S&P Moves Deeper Into Crypto

37:40 Can Circle Make Arc Work?

46:14 Can AI Startups Survive Meta?

51:26 Polymarket’s War For Talent

57:15 Content Of The Week

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Rob – https://x.com/HadickM

› Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

RESOURCES

› Slumber Number – https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/peirce-slumber-number-innovation-exemption-statement-091726

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of the biggest weeks in crypto.

Get your TOKEN2049 tickets and 10% DISCOUNT here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

DISCLAIMER

Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The Six Tokens To Own This Cycle | Yan Liberman Sep 14, 2026

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Which tokens are actually worth owning in today’s market?

This week, Yan Liberman shares his six-token portfolio and the framework behind each position.

We dig into productive vs speculative assets, catchup trades and overlooked opportunities, how AI is reshaping crypto venture, what Delphi looks for in founders, and what the ideal portfolio looks like today. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:34 Does Crypto’s Rally Have Legs?

05:49 Is AI Outshining Crypto?

10:35 Liquid Tokens Or Venture Bets?

16:17 Ads (Token2049, Avalanche)

17:57 Inside Yan’s Crypto Portfolio

23:25 What Returns Justify Crypto Risk?

29:53 Where Can Crypto Venture Still Win?

37:20 Aerodrome’s Catch-Up Trade

41:16 Why Delphi Backs Emerging Managers

44:42 How Delphi Evaluates Founders

50:29 Stop Trying To Be Clever?

57:53 Is Market Froth Taking Over?

FOLLOW GUEST

› Yan – https://x.com/YanLiberman

› Delphi Ventures – https://x.com/Delphi_Ventures

› Delphi Digital – https://x.com/Delphi_Digital

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of the biggest weeks in crypto.

Get your TOKEN2049 tickets here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

› Avalanche Summit NYC lands Sept. 16–17. Save 15% with code BLOCKWORKS15: avalanchesummit.com/registration

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Memecoins Are Stress-Testing The Future Of Tokenized Stocks | Weekly Roundup Sep 11, 2026

Show notes

What happens when memecoin speculation collides with onchain equities?

This week, Jason and Santi unpack why Robinhood’s tokenized stocks may be crypto’s hottest new battleground.

They explore the $BONER–$HIMS squeeze, murky shareholder rights, FOMO’s bull-market signal, and whether Robinhood, Solana, and stablecoin giants become this cycle’s biggest winners. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:57 Crypto’s Animal Spirits Return

06:20 Can Memecoins Unlock Tokenized Stocks?

12:42 Ads (TOKEN2049, Avalanche)

14:22 How $BONER Squeezed Tokenized $HIMS

19:21 Robinhood Faces Meme-Equity Backlash

22:21 Are Onchain Equities Crypto’s Future?

28:34 Do Most Fomo Traders Lose Money?

32:01 You Must Enter The Trenches

33:53 How Santi Is Playing This Cycle

36:56 Is Solana Still Years Ahead?

39:29 Will Stablecoins Become An Oligopoly?

42:41 Content Of The Week

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel

› Rob – https://x.com/HadickM

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of the biggest weeks in. crypto.

Getyour TOKEN2049 tickets here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

› Avalanche Summit NYC lands Sept. 16–17. Save 15% with code BLOCKWORKS15: avalanchesummit.com/registration

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Cloudflare CEO: The Man Deciding The Internet’s Next Business Model Sep 09, 2026

Show notes

What happens when AI agents become the internet’s dominant users?

This week, Jason sits down with Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince to explore how AI agents could fundamentally reshape the internet’s business model.

They discuss 1,000x agent traffic, why everything wrong with the world is Google's fault, AI flattening organizations, micropayments at unprecedented scale, and whether AI becomes the new interface to the internet. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:45 How The Internet Got Here

05:52 Did Ads Break Society?

10:20 Why AI Labs Fear Google

16:59 What Cloudflare Actually Does

19:56 Ads (Token2049, Avalanche Summit)

21:35 When Cloudflare Went AI-First

27:20 AI Is Flattening Companies

35:39 What Happens To Human Work?

39:18 Why Public Markets Work Better

43:59 Who Pays For The Agent Internet?

54:08 Do Agents Need Blockchains?

01:01:09 What Breaks In The Agent Internet?

01:07:30 Will AI Become The Internet?

FOLLOW GUEST

› Matthew – https://x.com/eastdakota

› Cloudflare – https://www.cloudflare.com/

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of the biggest weeks in crypto.

Get your TOKEN2049 tickets here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

› Avalanche Summit NYC lands Sept. 16–17. Save 15% with code BLOCKWORKS15: avalanchesummit.com/registration

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Robinhood Is Proving Distribution Captures Crypto’s Value | Weekly Roundup Sep 04, 2026

Show notes

Can Robinhood turns the crypto trenches into a serious business?

This week, we unpack Robinhood Chain’s explosive growth and what it could mean for tokenized markets, Ethereum, and traditional finance.

We also explore the new meme-stock mechanics, Ethena’s neobank push, Hyperliquid’s U.S. path, and why distribution still captures the most value. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:46 Robinhood Chain’s Billion-Dollar Run Rate

05:26 Can Memecoins Move Stocks?

14:14 Why 24/7 Stocks Don’t Scale

20:53 Who Captures Crypto’s Value?

22:01 Ads (Token2049, Avalanche Summit)

23:41 Who Captures Crypto’s Value?

28:12 Ethena’s Neobank Push

32:46 Can Crypto Neobanks Actually Scale?

38:18 Remittances Fight To Own Deposits

47:34 Hyperliquid’s Path Into America

53:41 Prediction Markets And Bitcoin

58:14 Distribution Is Still Crypto’s Moat

01:01:01 Who Brings Stocks Onchain?

01:06:31 Content Of The Week

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel

› Rob – https://x.com/HadickM

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of the biggest weeks in crypto.

Get your TOKEN2049 tickets here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

› Avalanche Summit NYC lands Sept. 16–17. Save 15% with code BLOCKWORKS15: avalanchesummit.com/registration

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Beezie & Collector Crypt CEOs on Why Onchain Collectibles Are Exploding Aug 31, 2026

Show notes

Tokenized collectibles are one of the hottest markets right now, turning an antiquated resale market into a liquid, gamified form of commerce built around collectors.

This week, Beezie and Collector Crypt CEOs, Andrea Miele and Tuomas (Tuom) Holmberg, explain why tokenized collectibles are finding product-market fit and how crypto is reshaping a market long dominated by traditional marketplaces.

They discuss instant buybacks, collector liquidity, sustainable platform economics, token ownership, and why gamified commerce could expand far beyond trading cards. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

02:03 How Collectibles Became a Market

06:06 Why Are Pokémon Cards Booming?

09:22 What’s Broken In Collectibles?

14:53 How Digital Packs Actually Work

18:31 How Do The Economics Work?

27:04 Ads (TOKEN2049, Avalanche Summit)

28:47 Can Lower Fees Win Users?

37:42 What Does Blockchain Actually Add?

45:06 Can Gamified Commerce Go Mainstream?

48:36 Why Collector Crypt Has A Token

53:51 How Does Token Value Accrue?

57:09 How Big Can This Get?

FOLLOW GUESTS

› Andrea – https://x.com/AndreaMYellie

› Beezie – https://x.com/beezie

› Tuom – https://x.com/TuomHolmberg

› Collector Crypt – https://x.com/Collector_Crypt

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of the biggest weeks in crypto.

Get your TOKEN2049 tickets here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

› Avalanche Summit NYC lands Sept. 16–17. Save 15% with code BLOCKWORKS15: avalanchesummit.com/registration

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Story vs Valuation, Hyperliquid TAM, Pump’s Problem & Ethena’s Token Reset Aug 28, 2026

Show notes

What matters more in today’s market: the numbers or the story investors believe?

This week, we debate crypto’s rebound and why markets increasingly reward narrative, momentum, and massive future outcomes over traditional valuation.

We also cover Hyperliquid vs Pump, Ethena’s token overhaul, AI valuation mania, and the convergence of trading and social. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:07 Is Crypto Risk Worth It?

08:07 Are AI Assistants Overhyped?

13:40 Is Crypto Undervalued Again?

22:06 Why Pump Trails Hyperliquid

30:14 Ads (TOKEN2049, Avalanche Summit)

34:12 Ethena Fixes Its Tokenomics

42:33 How Does Ethena Keep Growing?

49:30 Can FOMO Onboard Normies?

56:10 Content Of The Week

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire– https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel

› Rob – https://x.com/HadickM

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

› TOKEN2049 Singapore is back October 7–8, bringing together 25,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 500 exhibitors for one of the biggest weeks in crypto.

Get your TOKEN2049 tickets here: https://checkout.token2049.com/events/asia?promo=DASPODCAST10&utm_source=Empire&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=daspodcast&utm_id=DASPODCAST

› Avalanche Summit NYC lands Sept. 16–17. Save 15% with code BLOCKWORKS15: avalanchesummit.com/registration

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New SEC Crypto Proposal Could Finally Fix Tokens Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

Can new regulations finally fix the broken token market?

This week, we debate whether the SEC’s new crypto framework meaningfully changes token design, capital formation, and investor protections.

We dig into token cash flows, Hyperliquid’s institutional moment, if CLARITY is actually dead, regulatory first movers, and whether founders should ignore their VCs. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:28 Jackson Hole & SALT Symposium

04:16 Can Regulation Revive Crypto?

16:23 The Four-Year Cycle & Is It Time To Nibble?

18:23 Hyperliquid’s Institutional Moment

25:22 Who Loses From Regulatory Clarity?

32:48 Which Projects Go First?

39:10 Token Transparency Hits Bloomberg

42:13 Travis Kalanick & Peak Founder Mode

51:01 Content Of The Week

FOLLOW THE SHOW

› Empire – https://x.com/theempirepod

› Jason – https://x.com/jasonyanowitz

› Santi – https://x.com/santiagoroel

› Rob – https://x.com/HadickM

› Telegram – https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh

› Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks

EVENTS

› Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th

https://blockworks.com/events

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Uniswap Is Building The Liquidity Network For Everything | Hayden Adams Aug 17, 2026

Show notes

What if Uniswap isn’t really an exchange at all, but a liquidity network for every asset?

This week, Uniswap Founder Hayden Adams explains how Uniswap is evolving from a consumer DeFi app into global financial infrastructure.

We explore programmable market making, tokenized assets, public market's IPO problem, Robinhood’s breakout traction, and why DeFi could reshape capital markets. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

00:28 Uniswap Having A Moment

03:31 What Is Uniswap Today?

08:51 How Uniswap Runs The Business

15:24 Who Is Uniswap Building For?

22:09 DeFi Becoming Financial Infrastructure

26:08 Why Do AMMs Keep Winning?

38:39 The Next AMM Unlock

52:06 Are Traditional IPOs Broken?

01:01:14 Robinhood Chain & Uniswap Partnerships

01:06:19 Uniswap’s New Tokenomics