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The DeFi Decoded Podcast

Alex Tapscott & Andrew Young
Bitcoin
Ethereum
Decentralized Finance
Cryptocurrency
Stablecoins
Blockchain Technology
Solana
Defi
Web3
Tokenization
Blockchain
Stable Coins
Artificial Intelligence
Meme Coins
Nfts
Digital Assets
Decentralized Finance (defi)
Avalanche
Crypto Etfs
US Dollar

Weekly market commentary and conversations on crypto and the future of finance. Co-hosts Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young break down market trends and interview the founders, investors, and leaders shaping the industry. Where Wall Street and crypto converge.

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Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Mike Cagney, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Figure. Listen in as they discuss how Figure is using blockchain to rebuild capital markets from the ground up, why putting loan... more

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Macbrennan Peet, Founder of Project 0. Listen in as they discuss why DeFi remains one of crypto's most important experiments, how recent exploits like Drift and KelpDAO exposed b... more

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Carlos Pereira, General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures. Listen in as they discuss why gaming has always seemed like a natural on-ramp for crypto, why Web3 gaming has struggled to b... more

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Macbrennan Peet
Founder of Project 0; DeFi native prime broker on Solana
Project 0
Episode: Can DeFi Survive the AI Age with Macbrennan Peet of Project 0
Carlos Pereira
General Partner, BITKRAFT Ventures
BITKRAFT Ventures
Episode: Prediction Markets, Gaming and the Attention Economy with Carlos Pereira of BITKRAFT Ventures
Matt Hougan
Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management
Bitwise Asset Management
Episode: Why Advisors Finally Care About Crypto with Matt Hougan of Bitwise
Anthony Bassili
CAIA, President of Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM)
Coinbase Asset Management
Episode: Getting Institutions Off Zero with Anthony Bassili of Coinbase Asset Management
Avichal Garg
Co-founder and managing partner at Electric Capital
Electric Capital
Episode: Why the Best Investors are Builders with Avichal Garg and Ken Deeter of Electric Capital
Ken Deeter
General partner at Electric Capital
Electric Capital
Episode: Why the Best Investors are Builders with Avichal Garg and Ken Deeter of Electric Capital
Ethan Buchman
Co-founder of the Cosmos Network and CEO of Informal Systems, driving Cycles
Informal Systems / Cycles
Episode: The Past, Present and Future of Money with Ethan Buchman of Cycles
Mike Belshe
CEO and Co-founder of BitGo
BitGo
Episode: Quantum FUD, CLARITY, and the Bank of the Future with Mike Belshe of BitGo
Scott Melker
Trader and investor, known as the Wolf of All Streets
Wolf of All Streets, The Wolf Den, DeFi Decoded guest
Episode: What's Next for Crypto Markets with Scott Melker

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Alex Tapscott
Host of the DeFi Decoded/Host Platform

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Bursting with insights

    Required listening for anyone who is serious about web3 and wants to understand where we are going as a species

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karimthedream79
    Canada2 years ago
  • Web3 is the future!

    Always was a big fan of Tapscott’s work and now I’m a big fan of Andrew Young too. He bring a technical know how which is unique in the podcast world. Love this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yourboyfriday
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great interviews

    Though my favourite episodes are when the hosts talk to each other about the markets

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Financeman1234
    Canada2 years ago
  • Finance professional learning about crypto

    I was a bit skeptic al about this stuff but then I listened to Alex and Andrew explain it and now I’m convinced this is a big deal. As a seasoned finance professional, I’m starting to nerdy and how blockchain could be applied to my industry. Potential is limitless!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    96686648£6
    Canada2 years ago
  • opened my eyes to the potential of web3

    great show. amazing guests. lots of variety. recommend to newbies like myself and anyone else interested in this new area

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raurimadinosaur
    Canada2 years ago

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Audience-friendly deep dives with clear market context and takeaways.
Strong emphasis on safety, transparency, and real-world applications in crypto.
High-quality guests who bring practical industry experience.
Engaging, insightful discussions that simplify complex DeFi topics.

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Can DeFi Survive the AI Age with Macbrennan Peet of Project 0
Q: What is the state of DeFi today? Tell us your thoughts.
The space has faced high-profile exploits, but the discussion around AI shows both risks and opportunities: attackers gain from expanded tooling, yet defenders can use AI to patch holes, improve security, and push for safer, faster, more auditable systems across open-source DeFi platforms.
Prediction Markets, Gaming and the Attention Economy with Carlos Pereira of BITKRAFT Ventures
Q: What is BITKRAFT's framework for evaluating applied game mechanics and their impact on retention?
BITKRAFT places heavy emphasis on how gamification elements drive ongoing engagement, with a focus on lifetime value and retention metrics such as daily, weekly, and monthly active users, rather than just upfront downloads; they look for teams that can scale these mechanics in live-service models, not just one-off games.
Getting Institutions Off Zero with Anthony Bassili of Coinbase Asset Management
Q: Can you explain why tokenization matters for funds and how CBAM uses it?
Tokenization rewraps traditional funds into a format consumable by on-chain protocols, enabling broader access, KYC/regulated handling, and distribution through modern platforms beyond traditional custody—viewed as a core evolution from ETFs to tokenized funds.
Getting Institutions Off Zero with Anthony Bassili of Coinbase Asset Management
Q: How do institutional investors currently think about crypto exposure and product design?
The guest emphasizes risk-adjusted returns, diversification, and clarity on what is being invested in; he notes the shift from purely beta bets to macro and structured approaches that can be offered safely through regulated vehicles and on-chain wrappers.
Getting Institutions Off Zero with Anthony Bassili of Coinbase Asset Management
Q: What moment convinced you to go all in on crypto, and how did your background influence that decision?
Anthony recalls his crypto journey beginning around 2015, influenced by Ethereum's open, permissionless nature and the potential to reinvent traditional investing, which ultimately led him to move to Coinbase and build institutional capabilities.

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A forward-looking show that frequently explores DeFi mechanics, crypto infrastructure, and the intersection of traditional finance with digital assets. Recent episodes highlight AI's role in security and risk within DeFi, on-chain lending and asset tokenization for institutions, and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping mainstream adoption. The guests tend to be engineers, investors, and policy-focused leaders who discuss how programmable money, on-chain vehicles, and data ownership will transform financial markets. The format often features technically-informed conversations with practitioners and builders, balanced with market context and strategic implications for enterprises and investors. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasi... more

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