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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 Dan Morehead joins the show to discuss the current state of markets & what's next throughout 2025 into 2026. We deep dive into how Dan built conviction in crypto as an asset class back in 2013, does the four year cycle still exist, crypto t... more

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We're back to discuss the top stories of the week. We deep dive into Pump Fun & the future of media, why there is so much uncertainty despite massive positive tailwinds for crypto, Plasma's success story, is Base launching a token & more. Enjoy!

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This week, the Hivemind team discusses the state of crypto markets after the Fed just lowered interest rates by 25bps. We deep dive into what will outperform going forward, the rise of SOL DATs, is it still time to be bullish, Pump Fun & more. Enjoy!... more

This week Kyle Samani joins the show to discuss the successful $1.65B raise for Forward Industries. We deep dive into how Forward Industries plan to converge between traditional markets & DeFi, the ultimate vision for the Solana treasury company, the... more

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Jan Lieberman
Managing partner of Delphi Ventures
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Guy Young
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Episode: Ethena Founder: The Next Chapter For Ethena | Guy Young
Seth Ginns
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Cosmo Jiang
Head of the Liquid Fund at Pantera
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Andrew Keys
Co-founder of The Ether Machine
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Avichal Garg
From Electric and involved with ETHzilla
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Rebecca Rettig
Chief Legal Officer at GEDO.
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Episode: DC Crypto Week Takeaways With Rebecca Rettig & Alexander Grieve
Alexander Grieve
VP of Government Affairs.
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Episode: DC Crypto Week Takeaways With Rebecca Rettig & Alexander Grieve

Hosts

Santi
One of the primary hosts facilitating discussions on the latest trends in crypto.
Jason Yanowitz
Host known for insightful commentary and interviews with crypto experts.
Rob Hadick
Co-host contributing insights on market trends and investments in the crypto space.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 576 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 States8 months 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

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    2
    Rscat
    United States9 months ago
  • First time listener. Thanks for the alpha, I'm a convert.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DbONZ
    a year 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
    Italya year 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 Kingdom2 years ago

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Overall, the series is recognized as a leading source for in-depth exploration of the cryptocurrency market.
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Building The Largest Solana Treasury Company | Kyle Samani
Q: How do you envision the future of stablecoins?
I think the moment stablecoins are natively implemented in IOS and Android will be a significant turning point for growth in stablecoin adoption.
Building The Largest Solana Treasury Company | Kyle Samani
Q: Tell me about who the cash came from.
The fundraising was done with a mix of crypto native and traditional finance investors, including prominent hedge funds.
Polygon’s Comeback & Katana’s Impact On The Agglayer Featuring Sandeep Nailwal And Marc Boiron
Q: Do you think it’s easier or harder to run a business today in crypto than last cycle?
Chain is definitely harder to run now, especially for token-based ventures.
Polygon’s Comeback & Katana’s Impact On The Agglayer Featuring Sandeep Nailwal And Marc Boiron
Q: What is your general sense of the industry today and how it's changed?
The industry is evolving rapidly, with a shift from speculative assets to a focus on revenue generation and user engagement.
Crypto Meets Cards: Shaping the Future of Commerce Featuring Ivan Soto-Wright & Sherri Haymond | Permissionless IV Fireside Chat | Bonus Episode
Q: What is your broader thesis for the industry regarding stablecoins?
Stablecoins will serve as the first major enabler for tokenizing real-world assets, expanding access to global financial opportunities.

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

Focusing on the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, this series features insightful interviews with influential figures in the crypto industry, including founders, investors, and key policymakers. Each episode provides a nuanced exploration of important trends such as stablecoins, digital asset treasury management, and the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Listeners can expect to acquire deeper knowledge through expert opinions, personal anecdotes from industry leaders, and discussions that reflect the complexities of market dynamics and innovations within the crypto ecosystem. Unique to this series is its two-episode weekly format, which keeps audiences informed about current events and highlights dev... more

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1. Ceteris Paribas
2. Jan Lieberman
3. Guy Young
4. Seth Ginns
5. Cosmo Jiang
6. Andrew Keys
7. Avichal Garg
8. Rebecca Rettig

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