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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, we’re joined by CEO and Co-founder of BitGo, Mike Belshe, to discuss BitGo’s IPO, their motivations for going public, and the IPO process. We dive into allocation decisions, key product growth areas, and views on regulation, crypto market ... more

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This week, we break down the evolving DePIN thesis, from real revenue traction to infra financing, regulation, and why some networks are finally compounding at scale. We also discuss the boom in Hyperliquid RWAs, bringing money & companies onchain, 2... more

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This week, we’re joined by John Zettler, Director of Product at Kraken and Sun Raghupathi, Co-founder of Veda, to discuss their collaboration to bring onchain vaults to Kraken! We explore the growth of onchain vaults, how vaults package DeFi lending ... more

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This week, we discuss Claude and the ongoing AI acceleration, AI’s impact on VC and SaaS, and the latest draft of the CLARITY Bill. We also dig into BitGo’s upcoming IPO, Polygon’s latest acquisitions, the Farcaster Sale, Larry Fink’s WEF comments, a... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Maurice
CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card, largest licensed stablecoin payments infrastructure provider for emerging markets
Yellow Card
Episode: Quadrillions: How to Win the World | Chris Maurice
Eric Saraniecki
Co-host, involved in discussions around crypto infrastructure and adoption
Episode: Quadrillions: How to Win the World | Chris Maurice
Vladimir Novakovski
Founder of Lighter, previously a director at Citadel and head of machine learning at Quora.
Lighter
Episode: Inside Lighter’s Plan to Overtake Hyperliquid | Vladimir Novakovski
Qiao Wang
Friend of the pod, involved with Alliance, and previously worked with Masari.
Alliance
Episode: Claude Opus 4.5’s Breakout Moment & Investing in 2026 with Qiao Wang
Acting Chairman Caroline Pham
Acting Chairman of the CFTC
CFTC
Episode: Quadrillions: The Crypto Capital of the World | Acting Chairman Pham
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
Real Vision
Episode: How to Trade Crypto Cycles with Raoul Pal
Kain Warwick
Founder of Synthetix and Infinex
Infinex and Synthetix
Episode: War Stories From a Crypto Founder | Kain Warwick
Sean Aggarwal
Chief Business Officer at Coinbase
Coinbase
Episode: Inside Coinbase’s $375m Acquisition of Echo | Shan Aggarwal

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 584 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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
    2 years 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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Listeners appreciate the insightful and informative content, often highlighting the high-quality guests and unique perspectives offered.
Reviews indicate that the hosts maintain engaging chemistry and provide a balance of entertainment and education.
Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource for keeping up with rapid developments in the crypto space.

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#187
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#99
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#137
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#143
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#162
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#178
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Talking Points

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Quadrillions: The Crypto Capital of the World | Acting Chairman Pham
Q: How do you think about making America the crypto capital of the world?
We need to change the negative regulatory narrative and create an environment where businesses feel supported and can operate legally in the U.S.
Quadrillions: Privacy or Perish | Eli Ben-Sasson, Shaul Kfir, & Eric Saraniecki
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.

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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. 1000x
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Empire launched 5 years ago and published 605 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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Recent guests on Empire include:

1. Chris Maurice
2. Eric Saraniecki
3. Vladimir Novakovski
4. Qiao Wang
5. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham
6. Matt Hougan
7. Raoul Pal
8. Kain Warwick

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