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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.

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This week, Noah from Theia & Smac from Compound discuss why crypto’s next chapter won’t be powered by hype alone. They explain how valuations, narratives, fund structures, and real cash-flow durability are reshaping the industry, and why investors mu... more

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This week, we discuss Polymarket data accuracy, VC involvement in portfolio companies, Paradigm’s Tempo testnet launch, reflections on burnout in crypto, and Farcaster’s pivot. Enjoy!

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This week, CIO of Bitwise Matt Hougan joins the show to discuss fading the power of the four-year cycle, the accelerating wave of institutional adoption, and whether Strategy selling its Bitcoin is a real risk. Matt also weighs in on the Santi-Haseeb... more

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This week, Santi and Rob discuss market volatility, MicroStrategy’s financial health, and Ethereum’s valuation. They also dive into current macro conditions, recent Tether FUD, and prediction markets. Enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Matt Hougan
Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise and Blockworks advisory member
Bitwise
Episode: Institutional Flows Will Overpower the 4-Year Cycle | Matt Hougan
Raoul Pal
CEO and co-founder of Real Vision, an investment platform for the global financial community
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Episode: How to Trade Crypto Cycles with Raoul Pal
Kain Warwick
Founder of Synthetix and Infinex
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Episode: War Stories From a Crypto Founder | Kain Warwick
Sean Aggarwal
Chief Business Officer at Coinbase
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Episode: Inside Coinbase’s $375m Acquisition of Echo | Shan Aggarwal
Jordi Alexander
Founder of Selenia Capital
Selenia Capital
Episode: Crypto In 2025, Is DAT Season Over & Market Outlook With Jordi Alexander
Ceteris Paribas
Institutional Research Arm
Delphi Research
Episode: Hivemind: Fed Cuts Rates, Crypto's Mag7 Moment & Why We're Still Bullish
Jan Lieberman
Managing partner of Delphi Ventures
Delphi Ventures
Episode: Hivemind: Fed Cuts Rates, Crypto's Mag7 Moment & Why We're Still Bullish
Guy Young
Founder of Ethena, focused on the development of the stablecoin USDE
Ethena
Episode: Ethena Founder: The Next Chapter For Ethena | Guy Young
Seth Ginns
Head of the Liquid Fund at CoinFund
CoinFund
Episode: What Liquid Funds Are Buying Featuring Seth Ginns & Cosmo Jiang

Hosts

Jason Yanowitz
Co-host and lead figure responsible for directing discussions and featuring various guests from the crypto domain.
Rob
Co-host who contributes insights and expertise along with steering conversations with guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 580 ratings
  • 1000x

    I wish 1000x had its own feed. Those guys are genuinely smart and insightful. The other shows on this feed are very broey and kind of just mid-curve.

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    3
    0010010
    United Statesa year ago
  • It gives me hope as an investor

    Regularly listening to Avi and whatever the other guys name is, knowing that not only do they remain confident to continue publishing content but also put their money into markets lets me know that there are market participants less sophisticated than I. I especially enjoy how they see their own conjecture as some sort of fundamental thesis. The only thing I enjoy more is how often they are wrong; I guess if you always call for a bottom you’ve got to nail it sometimes but I guess I missed those ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rscat
    United Statesa year ago
  • First time listener. Thanks for the alpha, I'm a convert.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DbONZ
    a year ago
  • Understanding Web3 - Source Found 🚀

    Consolidated 5 stars and would be six after the recent explanation of restaking economics - well deserved for this podcast. An amazing series of guests around the Crypto / Web3 industry, interviewed by a host in the know. Recommended 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @K_Speckmann
    Italy2 years ago
  • Boring scammers

    Episode title takes about L2s end Ethereum but then they gossip for an hour about Sam. Can’t listen to this crap.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fox Reymann
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource for keeping up with rapid developments in the crypto space.

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Q: How do you balance the need for privacy with regulatory requirements such as KYC/AML?
It's essential to create systems that allow for asymmetric views where necessary parties, like regulators or auditors, can access data without exposing it to everyone else.
Quadrillions: Privacy or Perish | Eli Ben-Sasson, Shaul Kfir, & Eric Saraniecki
Q: Why hasn't privacy existed in cryptocurrency despite demand from both institutions and users?
The challenge is rooted in the technology's complexity and UX issues, as privacy solutions often compromise user experience compared to transparent systems.
Bitcoin Breaks $95k, Crypto’s Valuation Problem & The Path To Real Onchain Users
Q: How are you thinking about doing that in such a way that token holders benefit?
Santiago highlights his plans to acquire businesses and drive economic activity through technology integration, guiding user flow to the blockchain.
Quadrillions: Unlocking Quadrillions | Don Wilson & Yuval Rooz
Q: How did you think about the fundraise where you raised 135 million?
The participation of both traditional finance and crypto native organizations in our fundraise was key, showcasing the convergence between both sectors.
Quadrillions: Unlocking Quadrillions | Don Wilson & Yuval Rooz
Q: Don, I wanted to start not with Canton, but I called a couple of your friends and said, what makes Don, Don?
Most traders focus on the next deal or the next trade, and Don is one of the few traders who thinks 10 to 15 years into the future.

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This podcast offers a unique window into the world of cryptocurrency by featuring interviews with influential founders and key players in the industry. Through candid discussions, listeners gain insights about pivotal moments, challenges, and successes that shape the crypto landscape, often bringing to light stories that are less well-known. Each week, two episodes are released: one focusing on deep-dive interviews with guests, and another that rounds up the latest developments and trends in the crypto space. The engaging format and high caliber of guests ensure a consistently informative listening experience, appealing to both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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1. Unchained
2. Bankless
3. On The Brink with Castle Island
4. Bell Curve
5. 1000x

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Empire launched 5 years ago and published 589 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Matt Hougan
2. Raoul Pal
3. Kain Warwick
4. Sean Aggarwal
5. Jordi Alexander
6. Ceteris Paribas
7. Jan Lieberman
8. Guy Young

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