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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, Pranav Kanade joins the show to discuss the current state of markets. We deep dive into how Pranav finds alpha in crypto, Mamdani's win in NY, have we topped, are L1s overpriced, why the hot money is in AI & more. Enjoy!

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In this kickoff episode, we draw the big picture of how TradFi is a multiplier for crypto, the barriers to TradFi adoption, and how crypto can overcome - or is already overcoming - those barriers. This is the path to quadrillions moving onchain.

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This week, Kain Warwick joins the show to discuss building Infinex and the march towards TGE. We deep dive into Kain's experience building in crypto, the next stage for Infinex, taking down CEXs, running a startup, dealing with drug addiction & more.... more

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This week, we discuss why Blockworks decided to shut down its news room. We then dive into why 2025 marks the start of a new chapter for the crypto industry, why we're still in a bull market, MegaETH's ICO, recent IPOs, M&A and more. Enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Kain Warwick
Founder of Synthetix and Infinex
Infinex and Synthetix
Episode: War Stories From a Crypto Founder | Kain Warwick
Sean Aggarwal
Chief Business Officer at Coinbase
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Episode: Inside Coinbase’s $375m Acquisition of Echo | Shan Aggarwal
Jordi Alexander
Founder of Selenia Capital
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Episode: Crypto In 2025, Is DAT Season Over & Market Outlook With Jordi Alexander
Jan Lieberman
Managing partner of Delphi Ventures
Delphi Ventures
Episode: Hivemind: Fed Cuts Rates, Crypto's Mag7 Moment & Why We're Still Bullish
Ceteris Paribas
Institutional Research Arm
Delphi Research
Episode: Hivemind: Fed Cuts Rates, Crypto's Mag7 Moment & Why We're Still Bullish
Seth Ginns
Head of the Liquid Fund at CoinFund
CoinFund
Episode: What Liquid Funds Are Buying Featuring Seth Ginns & Cosmo Jiang
Cosmo Jiang
Head of the Liquid Fund at Pantera
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Episode: What Liquid Funds Are Buying Featuring Seth Ginns & Cosmo Jiang
Andrew Keys
Co-founder of The Ether Machine
The Ether Machine
Episode: The Ether Machine Chairman: Real Risk of DATs And Who Wins From Stripe And Circle’s Chains | Weekly Roundup
Avichal Garg
From Electric and involved with ETHzilla
Electric
Episode: Nearing The DAT Peak With Avichal Garg | Weekly Roundup

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.

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    0010010
    United States10 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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rscat
    United States10 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
    Italy2 years 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 Kingdom3 years ago

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Overall, the series is recognized as a leading source for in-depth exploration of the cryptocurrency market.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the discussions, often highlighting the expert insights provided by guests.
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Hivemind: Crypto's Leverage Hangover, Hyperliquid's Resurgance & What's Next for Markets?
Q: How are traditional market conditions impacting crypto?
There's a noticeable influence; as traditional equities rise, crypto traders are increasingly looking for broader investment options beyond just crypto.
Hivemind: Crypto's Leverage Hangover, Hyperliquid's Resurgance & What's Next for Markets?
Q: What are your feelings on the recent market movements post the October 10th liquidation event?
The mood is cautious; analysts suggest a consolidation phase and are observing how the market stabilizes before making further predictions.
War Stories From a Crypto Founder | Kain Warwick
Q: What's the end goal? Is it still to take down the centralized exchanges?
Kain affirms that the goal remains to take down centralized exchanges and discusses the importance of making decentralized options viable for users.
War Stories From a Crypto Founder | Kain Warwick
Q: What do you think about investing versus building companies?
Kain discusses the evolution of investing in the crypto space and the unique opportunities available to top founders that make investing appealing, particularly the valuable deal flow they receive.
Crypto In 2025, Is DAT Season Over & Market Outlook With Jordi Alexander
Q: What's your read on the crypto markets right now?
Jordi shares that the macro environment looks good but the crypto market is struggling, indicating a confusing state where many factors are at play.

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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. 1000x
2. Unchained
3. On The Brink with Castle Island
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1. Kain Warwick
2. Sean Aggarwal
3. Jordi Alexander
4. Jan Lieberman
5. Ceteris Paribas
6. Seth Ginns
7. Cosmo Jiang
8. Andrew Keys

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