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Welcome to Galaxy Brains, hosted by Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy. Our weekly podcast provides insights and analysis on trends and events across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Each week Alex will be joined by members of the research team to discuss the latest developments on all things crypto and blockchain technology.

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In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Vivek Raman, Co-Founder & CEO of Etherealize, to discuss whether Ethereum can become the world’s settlement layer. They cover Ethereum’s roadmap, tokenization on L1 vs L2s, ZK-powered privacy for ... more

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Kyle Samani, co-founder and managing partner of Multicoin Capital and newly appointed chairman of Forward Industries. They discuss Forward’s $1.65 billion PIPE transaction co-sponsored by Multicoi... more

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In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Tim Kotzman and Ed Juline of Bitcoin Treasuries Advisory to discuss the surge of Bitcoin treasury companies. They explore why adoption has accelerated in 2025, how strategies differ from MicroStra... more

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Alex Thorn talks with Superstate founder and CEO Robert Leshner about tokenizing Galaxy’s Class A Common Stock on Solana. Alex and Robert also discuss the archaic tech stack of traditional capital markets, how blockchains can simplify and improve cap... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Kotzman
Co-founder at Bitcoin Treasuries
Bitcoin Treasuries
Episode: Bitcoin Treasury Strategies with Tim Kotzman & Ed Juline
Ed Juline
Co-founder at Bitcoin Treasuries
Bitcoin Treasuries
Episode: Bitcoin Treasury Strategies with Tim Kotzman & Ed Juline
Robert Leshner
Founder and CEO of Superstate
Superstate
Episode: Tokenizing GLXY with Robert Leshner
Aubrey Strobel
Founder of Halcyon, host of The Observation Podcast
Halcyon
Episode: Crypto PR is Hard w/ Aubrey Strobel
Udi Wertheimer
Customer support intern at Taproot Wizards and co-founder
Taproot Wizards
Episode: Bitcoin Will Retire Your Bloodline with Udi Wertheimer
Alex Leishman
Founder and CEO of River
River
Episode: Bitcoin Flows at River with Alex Leishman
Michael Harvey
Head of Franchise Trading at Galaxy
Galaxy
Episode: Bitcoin Treasury Companies with Jason Urban
Zane Glauber
Member of Galaxy's Strategic Operations team, specializing in blockchain infrastructure.
Galaxy
Episode: Future of Blockchain Infrastructure with Zane Glauber and Harry Austin
Harry Austin
Member of Galaxy's Strategic Operations team, specializing in blockchain infrastructure.
Galaxy
Episode: Future of Blockchain Infrastructure with Zane Glauber and Harry Austin

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Alex Thorn
Head of Research at Galaxy, providing expert insights and analysis on cryptocurrency trends.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Right?, right?, right? The host can't stop saying right at the end of every sentence. right?, right?. Horrible vocal crutch. unsubscribe.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    BOBO
    6 months ago
  • Great Podcast filtering signal from noise

    Great Podcast filtering signal from noise. Alex’s solo session is also very informative. Let’s do more of that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASAAAA11
    Canadaa year ago
  • Excellent

    Alex Thorne is quite good as a host and when he does a solo show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    derekva
    United Statesa year ago
  • Hester Peirce Episode

    Waaay to much talking by the host during the ‘interview’. More self-awareness required!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Gloomberg
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Raps

    Love the raps!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BobDoc1
    United States2 years ago

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Bitcoin Treasury Strategies with Tim Kotzman & Ed Juline
Q: What do you think about the risks associated with Bitcoin Treasury companies?
Tim suggests that there are unknown risks related to volatility and operational challenges, including losing keys or insider threats.
Bitcoin Flows at River with Alex Leishman
Q: What is River doing to ensure transparency and trust as a financial institution?
River performs monthly cryptographic proof of reserves to demonstrate that they hold every Bitcoin they say they have and publishes their financial statements to increase transparency.
Bitcoin Flows at River with Alex Leishman
Q: What has changed in the market over the past year?
Leishman highlights that the presidential election served as a major turning point for Bitcoin, leading to significant growth across the industry.
Galaxy Research’s First Governance Proposal With Zack Pokorny
Q: How does the multiple election stakeweight aggregation proposal differ from traditional voting methods?
Unlike traditional yes/no voting, the proposal allows for various 'yes' options, enabling a more nuanced expression of opinions on what the inflation rate should be.
Galaxy Research’s First Governance Proposal With Zack Pokorny
Q: What is the purpose of Galaxy Research's first governance proposal?
The proposal intends to reduce Solana inflation by providing validators with a range of options for voting on inflation settings, promoting a more democratic approach to governance.

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Focusing on the cryptocurrency ecosystem, this weekly podcast provides insights and analysis on notable trends and events affecting the industry. The discussions often feature a range of topics, from the implications of legislation impacting stablecoins to the dynamics of the Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency markets. Unique elements include guest appearances from industry experts and analysts, offering in-depth perspectives on the intersection of finance, technology, and public policy in the crypto space. The podcast also emphasizes transparency in crypto investments and promotes understanding of complex technical subjects, making it a valuable resource for those looking to navigate the evolving landscape of digital assets.

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2. Ed Juline
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4. Aubrey Strobel
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