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

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Crypto prices are weak, OG sentiment is exhausted, and institutions are leaning in. Blockchain Capital GPs Aleks Larsen and Spencer Bogart join David Hoffman to explain why this disconnect may be the opportunity. They unpack crypto’s shift toward app... more

Korea’s leveraged stock boom imploded and the AI trade found a forced seller, but crypto held firm. Ryan and David unpack whether the winds are shifting toward BTC and ETH, Warsh’s hawkish Fed debut, and Ethereum’s 11th birthday.

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Vaults could become the financial rails that bring trillions onchain, but only if they solve risk, regulation and investor protection. Steakhouse co-founder Adrian Cachinero joins David to explain how vaults work, why repo markets matter and where th... more

Every lending protocol in DeFi quietly decides your interest rate for you. Paul Frambot thinks that was always a workaround and Morpho Midnight is his argument for what replaces it. Fixed-rate lending as the only true primitive, pricing trust on-chai... more

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Recent Guests

Carlos Securitize
CEO of Securitize, discussing tokenization and public listing
Securitize
Episode: Securitize Just Went Public — Are We Still Tokenizing the World?
Kendall Cole
Co-founder of Proximity Labs
Proximity Labs / NEAR ecosystem
Episode: Why Every Chain, Wallet & App Is Integrating NEAR Intents | Kendall Cole
Dan Held
Bitcoin advocate and commentator
Episode: Is Bitcoin Going According to Plan? Gold, Saylor, Satoshi | Dan Held
Johann Kerbrat
General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood
Robinhood
Episode: The Rise of Robinhood Chain: Tokenized Stocks, Perps, and 27M Users | Johann Kerbrat
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
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
Tom Schmidt
Guest host filling in for regular host, brought back for this episode
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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

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 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 States3 months ago
  • Philosophically empty

    Claim to be capitalists but advocate many kinds of regulations.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Yagoax
    Sweden4 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 States5 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

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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#69
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#159
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#56
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#113
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#191
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Securitize Just Went Public — Are We Still Tokenizing the World?
Q: What is the core business model and how does Securitize make money now that you're public?
Securitize earns recurring fees as a transfer agent, gains from on‑chain tokenization services, and transaction fees as a broker‑dealer; they also monetize fund administration for tokenized funds, which provides a diversified revenue mix beyond pure tokenization.
Is Bitcoin Going According to Plan? Gold, Saylor, Satoshi | Dan Held
Q: What is Michael Saylor's influence on Bitcoin?
Dan views Saylor as having a net positive impact by raising awareness and driving adoption, while acknowledging concerns about concentration and the potential for strategic misalignment; he emphasizes balancing praise for Saylor with caution about the products associated with his vehicle (e.g., MicroStrategy) and the risk of overreliance on a single figure.
Is Bitcoin Going According to Plan? Gold, Saylor, Satoshi | Dan Held
Q: Is Bitcoin going according to plan?
The host frames the question and Dan reframes it as a discussion about the nature of success, noting that Bitcoin's cultural and institutional trajectory is complex: the core code remains intact, while the ecosystem has become more institutionalized, and the price is a key indicator but not the sole measure of progress.
Rebuilding the $12T Repo Market on Bitcoin | Bitcoin Dave
Q: What bottleneck are we trying to fix on Bitcoin with these Layer 2 developments?
The aim is to add expressivity and scalability to Bitcoin so it can support a robust, on-chain repo-like market and Bitcoin-backed loans, enabling sustainable capital formation and security for multi-year maturities while maintaining Bitcoin's security properties.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bankless

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. Johann Kerbrat
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7. Jeff Dorman
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