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The Defiant

The Defiant
Ethereum
Defi
Bitcoin
Decentralized Finance
Stablecoins
Web3
Blockchain
Blockchain Technology
Cryptocurrency
Nfts
Solana
Avalanche
Layer 2
Tokenization
Decentralization
Aave
Governance
Regulation
Robinhood
Worldcoin

The internet of money is being built with blockchain technology and without banks. We call it DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, and this is where you can hear the builders and users of this cutting edge world tell their stories first hand. Hosted by Camila Russo.

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About a third of all ETH — over 41 million coins across nearly 900,000 validators — is already locked into staking. A new Ethereum proposal, EIP-8363, wants to make sure it never crosses 50%, by tapering staking rewards down to almost nothing as that... more

DTCC holds $114 trillion in assets. On July 15th, it showed the world how those assets can be converted into digital tokens, traded in real production conditions, and converted back — without disrupting anything. Nadine Chakar joins The Defiant to ex... more

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Brian Armstrong changed his profile picture to a memecoin. It pumped to thirty million. Ten thousand wallets piled in. Less than twenty-four hours later, he changed it back — and every one of those wallets felt it.

That one move cracked open the wee... more

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Fourteen days. That's the window the crypto industry has to get the CLARITY Act through the Senate — or wait until the 2030s for another shot.The combined draft dropped last week for the first time, merging the Senate Banking and Agriculture committe... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Silagadze
CEO of Ether.Fi, leader in liquid staking discussions
Ether.Fi
Episode: The EIP That Wants to Cap ETH Staking at 50%
Jérôme de Tychey
Solo staker, veteran Ethereum governance participant
Independent researcher
Episode: The EIP That Wants to Cap ETH Staking at 50%
Nadine Chakar
Managing Director and Global Head of DTCC Digital Assets
DTCC
Episode: The $114 Trillion Question: How DTCC Is Tokenizing the Entire U.S. Market
Austin Campbell
Founder of Zero Knowledge and adjunct professor at NYU Stern
Zero Knowledge; NYU Stern
Episode: Memecoins Eat Everything: Robinhood's Accidental Casino & Base's Identity Crisis
Jason Yanowitz
Co-founder of Blockworks
Blockworks
Episode: Memecoins Eat Everything: Robinhood's Accidental Casino & Base's Identity Crisis
Michael Lee
Founder of LienFi; builder on Base
LienFi
Episode: Memecoins Eat Everything: Robinhood's Accidental Casino & Base's Identity Crisis
Miller Whitehouse-Levine
Legal tracker of the bill, from Solana Policy Institute
Solana Policy Institute
Episode: Now or Never: Inside the Fight to Pass the CLARITY Act
Amanda Tuminelli
Lawyer turned policy advocate, focused on consumer protection and industry framework
DeFi Education Fund
Episode: Now or Never: Inside the Fight to Pass the CLARITY Act
Adrian Wall
Crypto policy veteran with traditional finance background
Digital Sovereignty Alliance
Episode: Now or Never: Inside the Fight to Pass the CLARITY Act

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Camila Russo
Host of The Defiant

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 260 ratings
  • 10/10

    One of the top podcasts in the blockchain space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kfixbwhdisa
    United States7 months ago
  • Boring

    Someone recommended me to listen to this podcast . In simple words - boring and waste of time .

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    plutobotreturns
    United States10 months ago
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! đź§ 

    It’s obvious Camila puts extraordinary effort into every single episode. But what makes this show a true standout is the quality of the guests, the stories they tell, and tactics they bring to the table. Don't miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • CRINGE Personified

    This show was on a recommended list from someone who’s opinions in the space I take very seriously, so the shocking weakness of this pod was very surprising. She sounds like an uninformed, insecure 20 year old intern thrown into an interview seat with no idea how to conduct an interview (or even have a normal-ish adult conversation) or basic level of understanding of the topics, people, or businesses at hand. Almost a surreally bad podcast, which came as both a massive surprise and disappointmen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    alex x 22
    United States5 years ago
  • Insightful & Elucidating

    Camilla’s journalistic background, combined with her broad knowledge of the space, enables her to ask poignant questions that bring greater insight into a crypto project, while simultaneously enabling us to understand said project’s uniqueness and significance within the wider crypto space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dutchladle
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Quality guests and thoughtful questions, though some audio quality critiques noted
Listeners appreciate practical takeaways for builders and investors
Mixed feedback on interview style, with some calls for tighter questioning
Positive reception for in-depth policy and governance discussions
Engaging host with strong guest lineups and deep industry insights

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Inside the Ethereum Foundation Overhaul: is a Multi-Node Structure Bullish?
Q: Will ETH Labs' backers influence Ethereum's research directions?
The guests emphasize that the governance is designed to prevent any single backer from steering research; there are independent board seats and hard-coded safeguards to avoid perceived or real funder capture.
Inside the Ethereum Foundation Overhaul: is a Multi-Node Structure Bullish?
Q: What is ETH Labs trying to accomplish with its multi-node approach?
ETH Labs aims to provide credible, neutral funding and governance to accelerate Ethereum development without centralizing control, using an independent board and transparent audits to prevent funder capture.
Quantum Could Break Bitcoin Sooner Than We Thought | Alex Pruden
Q: What concrete steps can individuals and projects take now?
Start experimenting with post-quantum signatures in wallets, support post-quantum options in infrastructure (wallets, L2s, bridges), and prepare for gradual, coordinated upgrades across platforms while maintaining user accessibility and security.
Quantum Could Break Bitcoin Sooner Than We Thought | Alex Pruden
Q: How urgent is it to migrate to post-quantum cryptography, and what might that migration look like?
Migration is urgent because once a quantum-capable attacker exists, vulnerable keys could be exploited, potentially prompting hard forks or protocol-layer upgrades; migrations can be implemented via post-quantum algorithms, with options to update wallets and smart contracts, though it involves significant engineering and coordination across the ecosystem.
Quantum Could Break Bitcoin Sooner Than We Thought | Alex Pruden
Q: Why does Shor's algorithm threaten Bitcoin and Ethereum specifically?
Shor's algorithm can break the elliptic-curve cryptography (ECDSA) that underpins private key security in Bitcoin and Ethereum, allowing an attacker to derive private keys from public keys and forge signatures, which compromises ownership and transfer authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Defiant

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

The program features in-depth discussions on crypto policy, DeFi infrastructure, and Ethereum ecosystem dynamics, often centering on governance, risk management, and real-world implementations. Guests range from policymakers and industry veterans to founders and researchers, offering diverse perspectives on issues like staking policy, tokenization of traditional assets, DeFi safety, and regulatory developments. Notable is the mix of rigorous, mechanism-focused conversations with high-profile industry voices, plus a willingness to challenge assumptions about centralization, governance, and ecosystem incentives. This makes it valuable for listeners who want strategic takes on crypto policy, market structure, and risk management, as well as pr... more

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2. Jérôme de Tychey
3. Nadine Chakar
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5. Jason Yanowitz
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