The CLG Podcast

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Crypto in 2026: The Institutions Are Here Sep 09, 2026

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After years of saying “institutions are coming,” the institutional era of crypto is finally a tangible reality. Bitcoin ETFs, a crypto-friendly administration, the GENIUS Act, and tokenized equities trading on corporation-run blockchains are pulling the industry toward a hybrid system where TradFi and DeFi converge.

In this podcast, Zach Rynes (ChainLinkGod) and The_Crypto_Oracle discuss the institutionalization of crypto, the growing divide between the speculative casino and the financial infrastructure being built beneath it, why issuing an asset onchain means little without distribution and utility, and how the Chainlink platform is positioned to power the next generation of onchain finance.

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Crypto in 2024: Memecoin Lottery Tickets vs Everything Else Jun 11, 2024

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Crypto today is split between Bitcoin, the speculative memecoin casino, and everything else aiming to generate real value for society. In this podcast, Zach Rynes (ChainLinkGod) and The_Crypto_Oracle discuss the rise of rise of memecoin gambling and provide insights into how the onchain finance ecosystem is likely to evolve.

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2024 Crypto Market Trends With Daniel Shapiro Apr 26, 2024

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2024 saw the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the explosion of memecoins, creating a unique crypto market cycle of the likes we haven't seen before. In this podcast, Zach Rynes (ChainLinkGod) talks with Daniel Shapiro, founder of Abstraction Capital, about some of the recent market trends driven by Bitcoin ETF liquidity and some the ongoing technological trends around scaling blockchains, interoperability, stablecoins, and more.

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Crypto in 2023: The Institutions Are Coming Sep 27, 2023

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The recent collaboration between Swift, Chainlink, and 12+ of the largest financial institutions in the world on using CCIP for cross-chain interoperability has captured the attention of both the crypto and TradFi worlds. In this podcast, ChainLinkGod and The_Crypto_Oracle discuss recent developments within the Chainlink and crypto ecosystems, as well as why institutional demand for tokenized assets and CCIP is rapidly accelerating.

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Sergey Nazarov On Chainlink's Evolution Mar 14, 2023

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Chainlink is the industry-standard Web3 services platform connecting the people, businesses, and data of today with the Web3 world of tomorrow. In this episode, ChainLinkGod and The_Crypto_Oracle talk with Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov and discuss a wide range of topics from Sergey’s background building Chainlink years ago to ongoing initiatives such as Chainlink Economics 2.0. We also discuss Chainlink’s approach to product roadmaps and product prioritization, the process involved with launching new products, the role of a token in oracle networks, and his thoughts on the unique Chainlink community and their role in supporting the network’s adoption.

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Bringing Trillions Onchain With Ondo's Nathan Allman Feb 16, 2023

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There are trillions of dollars worth of real world assets (RWAs) in the existing financial ecosystem ready to be tokenized and brought on-chain. In this episode, ChainLinkGod talks to Nathan Allman, founder and CEO of Ondo Finance—a project focused on tokenizing bonds and US treasuries on Ethereum blockchain, enabling stablecoin holders to put their assets to work with sustainable higher-than-DeFi rate yield. We discuss the value proposition of tokenizing RWAs, the challenges involved, how Ondo is approaching this market, and what the future of the DeFi ecosystem looks like.

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Crypto Contagion 2022: Run It Back Turbo Dec 01, 2022

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When Celsius, Terra, Three Arrows Capital, BlockFi, Voyager, etc collapsed in early 2022, most people assumed that was the contagion event of the year. Now with the collapse of FTX and a missing $10B of customer assets, crypto is getting its second serving of pain and despair. In this podcast, ChainLinkGod and The_Crypto_Oracle discuss the current state of the crypto ecosystem, from CeFi shenanigans to the role that Proof of Reserve can play in creating a more transparent ecosystem.

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Chainlink Economics 2.0: A New Era of Value Capture Oct 13, 2022

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Economics 2.0 is a new era of sustainable growth, cryptoeconomic security, and deeper value capture in the Chainlink Network. In this podcast, ChainLinkGod and The_Crypto_Oracle explore Economics 2.0 and how the LINK token is evolving to become a productive asset. From the BUILD program enabling pre-revenue projects to pay for oracle services to the SCALE program enabling blockchains to cover the operating costs of oracle networks, Econ2 is a systemic shift in the economics of the most widely adopted oracle network.

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Nick Almond on the Benefits and Trade-offs of DAOs Aug 16, 2022

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Have DAOs solved governance once and for all or are there major roadblocks still to overcome? In this podcast, ChainLinkGod and The_Crypto_Oracle talk with Factory DAO co-founder Nick Almond about the nuances around Decentralized Autonomous Organizations. We discuss the core benefits of DAOs over traditional governance structures and define their purpose, cover the current sentiment around DAOs and what can be improved, as well as dive into the future of DAOs beyond the crypto ecosystem providing a form sociotechnical coordination.

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The Modular Blockchain Thesis with Celestia's Mustafa Al-Bassam Aug 02, 2022

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Blockchain scalability is the primary bottleneck preventing the crypto ecosystem from reaching global level and serving the 99% of society. In this podcast, ChainLinkGod and The_Crypto_Oracle talk to Mustafa Al-Bassam, Co-founder and CEO of Celestia Labs. We discuss the modular blockchain thesis, why Celestia is focused on data availability and consensus, define the various types of rollups that exist such as sovereign rollups, and dive into Mustafa’s unique background and expertise.

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