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

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Robinhood Chain is live, and it may be one of the clearest signs yet that traditional finance is moving onto Ethereum rails. Johann Kerbrat, VP of Crypto at Robinhood, joins David to unpack the launch of tokenized stocks, USDG yield through Morpho, r... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Nato
Host of The DeFi Report podcast
The DeFi Report
Episode: The Rise of Robinhood Chain: Tokenized Stocks, Perps, and 27M Users | Johann Kerbrat
Johann Kerbrat
General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood
Robinhood
Episode: The Rise of Robinhood Chain: Tokenized Stocks, Perps, and 27M Users | Johann Kerbrat
Matt Walsh
Founding partner at Castle Island Ventures
Castle Island Ventures
Episode: Strategy is Trapped & in Crisis — "It's Basically a Hedge Fund Now" | Jeff Dorman & Matt Walsh
Jeff Dorman
CIO at ARCA, occasional guest
ARCA
Episode: Strategy is Trapped & in Crisis — "It's Basically a Hedge Fund Now" | Jeff Dorman & Matt Walsh
Illia Polosukhin
Co-founder of Near Protocol
Near
Episode: AI, Surveillance, and the Fight for Digital Sovereignty | Near's Illia Polosukhin
Tom Schmidt
Guest host filling in for regular host, brought back for this episode
Bankless
Episode: ROLLUP: Saylor Risk? | Warsh’s New Fed | SpaceX IPO | Coinbase’s Everything Exchange
Karn Saroya
Founder and CEO of RE
RE
Episode: How Re is Rebuilding the $1T Reinsurance Market with Stablecoins | Karn Saroya & Avichal Garg
Avichal Garg
Investor at Electric Capital
Electric Capital
Episode: How Re is Rebuilding the $1T Reinsurance Market with Stablecoins | Karn Saroya & Avichal Garg
Mike Selig
CFTC Chairman
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Episode: Perps Are Coming Onshore | CFTC Chairman Mike Selig

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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 Kingdom2 months 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 States4 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
    5 months ago

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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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The Rise of Robinhood Chain: Tokenized Stocks, Perps, and 27M Users | Johann Kerbrat
Q: What is the process for turning a stock on Robinhood into a Robinhood Chain tokenized stock?
The stock tokens are minted via a connection to Bitstamp and then bridged to on-chain DEXs and compatible bridges; redemption and minting require interaction with Robinhood for certain assets, but transfers themselves are permissionless across the chain.
How Ondo Is Bringing Stocks and Perps Onchain | Ian De Bode
Q: What makes tokenized stocks in Ondo Perps different from typical on-chain derivatives?
Ondo uses real, on-chain collateralized tokenized stocks as the backing for Perps, enabling true liquidity and size liquidation on traditional exchanges, rather than synthetic exposure alone, which improves capital efficiency and reduces the risk of bad debt for exchanges.
How Ondo Is Bringing Stocks and Perps Onchain | Ian De Bode
Q: Why use off-chain execution with on-chain collateral for Ondo Perps?
Off-chain execution provides the speed and privacy needed for high-frequency trading, while on-chain collateralization ensures that tokenized stocks backing the Perps are securely held and liquidatable, creating a reliable and scalable structure.
How Ondo Is Bringing Stocks and Perps Onchain | Ian De Bode
Q: How fast did the SpaceX tokenized stock become tradable after the IPO started?
The tokenized SpaceX stock started trading in minutes after the real IPO began, because Ondo had already integrated the relevant market makers and price feeds, allowing a quick switch to tradable tokens once the IPO started.
Ethlabs: The New Org to Make Ethereum Win | Ansgar & Caspar
Q: Is it fair to say Ethlabs will fill a complementary role to the EF?
Yes, Ethlabs will focus on scaling Ethereum to the world and enabling market-facing workstreams, while the EF maintains core properties and governance.

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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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