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Epicenter - Learn about Crypto, Blockchain, Ethereum, Bitcoin and Distributed Technologies

Epicenter Media Ltd.
Ethereum
Blockchain
Decentralization
Bitcoin
Defi
Decentralized Finance
Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency
Web3
Blockchain Technology
Decentralized Finance (defi)
Staking
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Layer 2 Solutions
Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Smart Contracts
Gnosis
Rollups
Privacy
Proof Of Stake

Epicenter brings you in-depth conversations about the technical, economic and social implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Every week, we interview business leaders, engineers academics and entrepreneurs, and bring you a diverse spectrum of opinions and points of view. Epicenter is hosted by Sebastien Couture, Brian Fabian Crain, Friederike Ernst, Meher Roy and Felix Lutsch... more

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In this episode, host Friederike Ernst is joined by Kubi Mensah, CEO and co-founder of Gattaca, the company behind Titan Builder. Kubi sheds light on the highly competitive and often opaque world of Ethereum block building, explaining how Gattaca evo... more

In this episode, host Sebastian Couture is joined by Torab, CEO of Move Industries, to discuss the tension of radical transparency and the decision to scrap Movement's complex L2 architecture in favor of a sovereign L1 powered by the Move VM. He expl... more

In this episode, host Friederike Ernst is joined by Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, to explore the platform's radical pivot from passive on-chain analytics to active, AI-driven agentic trading. Alex unpacks the technical hurdles of labeling over 500 mi... more

In this episode, host Friederike Ernst is joined by John Paller, founder of ETH Denver, to reflect on nine seasons of North America's largest Ethereum gathering and where the ecosystem goes next. John shares his "red pill" moment in 2016 and the subs... more

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Recent Guests

Kubi Mensah
CEO and co-founder of Gattaca, Titan Builder
Gattaca
Episode: Why Only 3 Builders Control All of Ethereum
Alex Svanevik
CEO and co-founder of Nansen
Nansen
Episode: Inside Nansen's AI Trading Agent Platform
John Paller
Founder and chief steward of ETH Denver
ETH Denver
Episode: Agentic AI Takes Crypto to the Next Level?
Chris Yin
CEO at Plume, an asset management platform focused on RWAs
Plume
Episode: Should All Your Financial Assets be on Blockchain?
Michael Svoboda
CEO of Liquity AG
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Episode: Something better than USDC for your Ethereum?
Thomas Thiery
Researcher at the Ethereum Foundation and author of EIP 7805.
Ethereum Foundation
Episode: Is The Future of Ethereum Centralised and Censored?
Zach Abrams
CEO of Bridge, a Stripe-acquired infrastructure platform
Bridge
Episode: How Will Stablecoins Replace Traditional Banking
Gracy Chen
CEO of Bitget, with a background in mathematics and journalism, previously managing director at Bitget before taking on the CEO role.
Bitget
Episode: The Death of Altcoins & Bitget’s New "Universal Exchange"
Zac Williamson
Co-founder and CEO of Aztec
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Episode: Aztec's Rebirth, The $61M Token Sale & Programmable Privacy on Ethereum

Hosts

Friederike Ernst
Host of Epicenter; long-running contributor with deep involvement in Ethereum and crypto tech discussions.
Sebastien Couture
Host of Epicenter; co-host with a focus on technical depth and critical questioning.
Brian Crain
Co-host of Epicenter; engages with projects and developers to explore tech and business implications.

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The show is seen as a go-to for understanding crypto tech beyond hype, with guests who provide meaningful, nuanced perspectives.

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Why Only 3 Builders Control All of Ethereum
Q: What is the economics behind top-of-block inclusions and how do builders capture value?
Builders maximize revenue by collecting priority fees and payments from proposers, while originators seek to minimize costs. The value captured depends on the block's overall value delta, with the possibility to refund portions of fees to originators. This creates a dynamic where the highest bidder for a state wins, and latency, private flow, and market fragmentation influence who gets paid.
Institutional-grade yield on USD, BTC, and Gold?
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the L1 architecture and whether Move is still the main VM?
We still use Move as the language and Move VM, but we've built our own sovereign L1 with a dedicated validator set, and we now settle on Movement rather than Ethereum, giving us better control over security, governance, and value capture.
Inside Nansen's AI Trading Agent Platform
Q: What is the concept of Nansen Gym and how does it help retail investors?
Nansen Gym trains the agents in a replay of historical on-chain activity, enabling rapid testing of strategies in a realistic yet fast environment, which helps retail investors access capabilities previously limited to large funds.
Inside Nansen's AI Trading Agent Platform
Q: What makes the Nansen AI agentic trading platform different from traditional data providers?
It combines real-time on-chain data with agent-based trading, using an integrated interface that lets users talk to an AI agent to discover, analyze, and execute trades within a single product, backed by high-quality labeling and robust infrastructure.
Inside Nansen's AI Trading Agent Platform
Q: How does Nansen move from basic on-chain data to actionable insights for investors?
They start with raw data collection, store it efficiently (using ClickHouse), harmonize across chains, and then apply attribution to label addresses, turning data into meaningful signals that investors can act on.

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Epicenter offers in-depth conversations on the technical, economic, and social implications of blockchain, crypto, and distributed technologies. The conversation roster tends to mix founders, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to unpack complex topics like Ethereum governance, DeFi, stablecoins, privacy tech, and on-chain AI. Episodes frequently explore the interplay between open, permissionless systems and traditional finance, regulatory landscapes, and the practical paths to mainstream adoption. The show is known for rigorous technical questioning, high signal guests, and a strong emphasis on understanding core mechanisms and future implications, making it a valuable listen for professionals who want to stay ahead in crypto engi... more

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4. Chris Yin
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6. Thomas Thiery
7. Zach Abrams
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