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The Ultimate Guide to Crypto Finance. DeFi, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies. Level up. Go bankless.

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Recent Guests

Will Price
DeFi investor and advisor to lighter
Lighter
Episode: Is $LIT Cheap? | Will Price and Flip
Ron Hammond
Head of policy and advocacy at Wintermute
Wintermute
Episode: Capitol Hill War Stories from a DC Lobbyist Who’s Seen It All (SBF, Gensler, Elizabeth Warren)
Josh Swihart
Founder and CEO of the Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL); former CEO of the Electric Coin Company (ECC)
Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL); ECC
Episode: "ZODL is to Zcash What Coinbase Was to Bitcoin" | Josh Swihart on ZEC’s Awakening
Sal Ternullo
CEO of Sovereign, a near-focused treasury company and commercialization partner
Sovereign
Episode: NEAR’s AI Money Thesis: Intents, Privacy, and Tokenomics | Sal Ternullo
Matthew Prince
CEO of Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: Cloudflare Needs 100M TPS from Crypto to Fix the Internet | CEO Matthew Prince
Jeff Walton
Chief Risk Officer at Strive, discussing SATA and related digital credit instruments
Strive
Episode: Bitcoin’s $300T Credit Market Opportunity | Jeff Walton
Mert Mumtaz
Co-founder, investor; educator on Solana and Zcash
Multicoin Capital
Episode: "Crypto Without Privacy Isn't Crypto" - The Zcash Bull Case | Tushar Jain & Mert Mumtaz
Tushar Jain
Co-founder, investor; crypto strategist
Multicoin Capital
Episode: "Crypto Without Privacy Isn't Crypto" - The Zcash Bull Case | Tushar Jain & Mert Mumtaz
Dio Casares
CEO of Patagon
Patagon
Episode: The $200 Billion Shadow Market Behind Anthropic's Stock | Dio Casares

Host

David Hoffman
Host of Bankless

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • We can’t be far from the end now! Dark times!

    What is going on?

    How have we got here?

    Completely delusional kids talking complete nonsense!

    I honestly can’t believe crypto is still a thing, some people are so stupid!

    This is going to hurt!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Free market Marxist
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Outstanding

    Ryan and David put out content that is consistently thoughtful and insightful. This show is unique for its intellectual honesty, self-reflectiveness, and grounding in principles. It feels like Ryan and David are genuinely curious and principles people, and they bring their audience along on their own journey. This show has been a consistent bright spot for the crypto industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    enstello
    United States2 months ago
  • Philosophically empty

    Claim to be capitalists but advocate many kinds of regulations.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Yagoax
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Just another boring political podcast

    SSIA this podcast claims to be not political yet brings it up endlessly. Politicizing crypto is exactly why it will fail! How long will it take for the crypto bros to figure out they have been grifted. This review is posted by a BTC and crypto supporter who wants nothing more than success. Too bad everyone in this space sucks.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Milwookie
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the pod, Ryan and David have an excellent channel covering in-depth crypto and macro/finance content, interesting industry guests and a great weekly summary in the Friday Roll-up

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ATangy
    4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging and balanced, though some reviews note strong political content at times.
Thoughtful and insightful with intellectual honesty and curiosity.
High-quality analysis that helps newcomers understand complex topics.
Great guests and in-depth market context for crypto investors.
Grounded, thoughtful hosts with integrity and clear perspectives.

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#75
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#68
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#70
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#54
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#210
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#248
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Is $LIT Cheap? | Will Price and Flip
Q: What regulatory path or licenses are being pursued in the US for lighter?
Will explains that lighter is pursuing US regulatory licenses, given the size and importance of the US market, with the lit token issued from a Delaware corporation and a presence on the regulatory side.
Is $LIT Cheap? | Will Price and Flip
Q: All I want to ask you the question, is lit cheap?
Flip explains that lighter is differentiated by zero taker fees and a broader architectural approach, including a centralized sequencer and strong engineering talent, which together enable cheaper and faster execution than some competitors.
Capitol Hill War Stories from a DC Lobbyist Who’s Seen It All (SBF, Gensler, Elizabeth Warren)
Q: What was the effect of SBF's presence in DC politics?
SBF injected substantial money and a perception of crypto as a glamorous, fast-moving space, which accelerated engagement from lawmakers but also broadened scrutiny and controversy around lobbying practices.
Capitol Hill War Stories from a DC Lobbyist Who’s Seen It All (SBF, Gensler, Elizabeth Warren)
Q: How has the crypto lobby evolved since you started in DC?
It grew from a handful of lobbyists to hundreds, with a more sophisticated staff and better understanding of policy, allowing crypto companies to push for pragmatic regulation rather than simplistic bans.
"ZODL is to Zcash What Coinbase Was to Bitcoin" | Josh Swihart on ZEC’s Awakening
Q: Josh, why work on Zcash? What motivates you?
He was drawn to privacy around 2016, searched for privacy solutions, joined the Zcash community in 2018, and emphasizes privacy as essential for enabling secure, private money on the internet.

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What is Bankless about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show's conversations orbit crypto markets, DeFi, and blockchain technology, frequently weaving in macro factors like traditional equity movements, AI-driven narratives, and regulatory developments. Episodes often feature in-depth analyses of tokenomics, security incidents, and the evolving role of crypto in finance, with notable attention to DeFi governance, institutional adoption, and cross-market dynamics. A standout aspect is the willingness to explore practical, edge-case scenarios—from large-scale hacks to token launches and market structure debates—while maintaining a grounded, critical perspective. Listeners can expect thoughtful, identifier-rich discussions that blend technical detail with market intuition, appealing to people w... more

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4. Sal Ternullo
5. Matthew Prince
6. Jeff Walton
7. Mert Mumtaz
8. Tushar Jain

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