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Unchained

Laura Shin
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Solana
Ethereum
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Crypto Community
Bitcoin
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Web 3.0
NFT
Community Feedback
Liquidity Pool
Airdrops

Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find ... more

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Bitcoin’s Satoshi drama heats up again as a major journalistic “reveal” drops, just as the crypto industry gets rocked by a quantum computing breakthrough that pulls up security timelines—and AI-powered exploits are suddenly real. We break down Satos... more

Anthropic's new model is too dangerous to release publicly. It's already found 20 zero-days. Kain, Taylor, and Austin want to know when it finds the first one in a smart contract.

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Sean Murray
Head of special projects and crypto lead at Fuse Energy
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Robbie Petersen
Junior partner at Dragonfly
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Omer Goldberg
CEO of Chaos Labs
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Episode: Uneasy Money: How the Resolv Hack Shows an Audit Doesn't Mean 'Secure'
Laurens Fraussen
Research Analyst at Kaiko
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Episode: Bits + Bips: What Iran, Oil Shocks, and No Rate Cuts Mean for Crypto
Adeniyi Abiodun
Co-founder and CPO of Mysten Labs
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Episode: Bitcoin DeFi Has Been Elusive. Can Mysten Labs Bring $1.4 Trillion Onchain?
Jane Khodorkovsky
Sanctions expert, former federal prosecutor
Episode: DEX in the City: Why the Binance Case Against the WSJ ‘Is Probably Not a Winner’
Felipe Montealegre
Chief Investment Officer at Theia
Theia
Episode: The Top Things Investors Need to Know Before Buying Crypto Tokens
Andy Baehr
Managing Director of Asset Management at GSR, former head of CoinDesk Indices
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Host

Laura Shin
Host of Unchained; independent journalist covering crypto and policy

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Unchained is my favourite crypto-first podcast channel, so many great podcasters in this excellent network; love Laura's in-depth interviews, the VCs' perspective on The Chopping Block and the builders take on Uneasy Money.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ATangy
    2 months ago
  • During a time of crisis, I came across what I thought was a legitimate charity online. They had a professional-looking website, emotional stories, and even testimonials from supposed donors. They claimed the funds were being used to support families in need, and it really tugged at my heart. I made a donation, then another, and soon after they kept reaching out with urgent appeals. Every message made me feel like I was directly helping vulnerable people, so I gave more than I could really afford... more

    Podchaser
    5
    gutmannaiden6
    6 months ago
  • I've been investing for years, both in traditional markets and in crypto. I always considered myself smart enough to spot red flags, but the truth is, even experienced investors can fall victim to the right scam. That's exactly what happened to me. The platform I dealt with looked professional in every way. They had a sleek website, convincing support staff, and even showed me trading dashboards that looked legitimate. I tested them with a smaller deposit and was even able to withdraw at first. ... more

    Podchaser
    5
    hunkmuller0
    6 months ago
  • Great show

    Unchained has kept its integrity much better than some others in the space. I love the roundtable format. Generally very high-quality discussion with much food for thought.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kfixbwhdisa
    United States8 months ago
  • On the Chopping Block…

    Overall, Unchained is great. Shin is an excellent interviewer and most of the time “in the loop”

    On all topics being covered. She does an excellent job of setting guests up and giving them time to follow through and elaborate.

    The other shows, the round tables with the macro guys.. those can be brutal listens sometimes. The pretentiousness from some of them is blatant and at times they will start speaking over each other, even guests. They ramble &.. just a very disjointed and strange show. So... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    5starok
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise in-depth, high-signal interviews and roundtables.
Praise for timely, well-sourced episodes and strong guest lineups.
High regard for coverage of complex topics like governance, regulation, and crypto policy.
Some negative feedback cites pacing or host tone in certain conversations.
Critiques often target interviewer style or guest selection, noting some episodes feel heavy with macro/regulatory content.

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Bits + Bips: What Iran, Oil Shocks, and No Rate Cuts Mean for Crypto
Q: What role do regulatory developments play in sentiment and market structure for crypto?
Regulatory clarity from the CFTC and SEC helps define asset classifications (e.g., which tokens are securities vs commodities) and provides a framework that institutions can trust, but markets often react more to the guidance than to the guidance's specific content. Clarity is improving, but the final rules remain awaited.
Bits + Bips: What Iran, Oil Shocks, and No Rate Cuts Mean for Crypto
Q: How has liquidity and open interest evolved in recent weeks, and what does that imply for BTC as a risk asset?
Liquidity has declined from around 25 million to 15 million on average in the perps market, with volumes down 30-40%, which has increased volatility and challenged the narrative of BTC as a safe haven. Open interest has fallen significantly, signaling needed re-accumulation before a sustained move higher.
Bits + Bips: Grid Congestion Is Energy’s L1 Problem. This Crypto Company Has a Solution
Q: Can you explain the tokenomics and how the Energy Dollar will be used by consumers?
The token is earned by users for providing value to the energy system, then burned to access discounts on goods and services within the Fuse ecosystem, creating a direct utility link between energy usage and token value.
Bitcoin DeFi Has Been Elusive. Can Mysten Labs Bring $1.4 Trillion Onchain?
Q: What guarantees exist to protect against smart contract or validator failures?
Formal verification provides mathematical proofs of contract behavior, a guardian model protects against validator collusion, and on-chain insurance (native BTC-denominated) covers losses, with premiums paid in BTC.
Bitcoin DeFi Has Been Elusive. Can Mysten Labs Bring $1.4 Trillion Onchain?
Q: What kinds of products will Hashi enable for institutions?
Hashi enables Bitcoin-denominated bonds via Wave Digital, on-chain issuance and trading, DeFi lending with BTC-backed stablecoins, and insured yields; it also integrates with DeFi protocols on SWE and supports on-chain pricing via CF Benchmarks oracles.

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

A fast-paced, high-signal show that brings together crypto founders, investors, policymakers, and technologists to dissect governance, market structure, and regulatory developments shaping digital assets. Episodes frequently center on decentralized finance, tokenomics, prediction markets, AI's impact on crypto, and macro factors driving crypto cycles, often through roundtables or interview formats with diverse voices. Noteworthy are candid debates about DAO viability, real-world asset integration, and the evolving intersection of crypto with traditional finance and policy; the show also leans into timely geopolitical and regulatory headlines. For potential listeners, the breadth of guests and the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom... more

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