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Unchained

Laura Shin
Farcaster
Solana
Ethereum
Decentralization
Jupyter
Defi
DEX Aggregation
Web3 Social Media
Crypto
Airdrop
Token Sale
Decentralized Finance
Crypto Community
Bitcoin
Client Diversity
Web 3.0
NFT
Liquidity Pool
Community Feedback
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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Canton's in bed with Nasdaq, a Google DeepMind's paper talks up the role of blockchain in an agentic economy and an alleged insider cashes in on Maduro's capture.

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In this Unchained podcast episode, guests Alex Thorn and Ryan Graham share their 2026 outlook for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, exploring why the year looks unusually uncertain.

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Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. It's a new year, and that means the crew is back with their annual year-end awards and predicti... more

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In this episode of Bits + Bips, hosts Austin Campbell, Ram Ahluwalia, and Chris Perkins are joined by macro strategist Peter Tchir to unpack one of the most consequential geopolitical events in years: the U.S. capt... more

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Peter Churr
The North Star of Macro at Academy Securities
Academy Securities
Episode: How Maduro's Capture and a 'Pre-War World' Affects Bitcoin: Bits + Bips
John D'Agostino
Special guest from Coinbase
Coinbase
Episode: Bits + Bips: 2026 Crypto Predictions: BTC & ETH Hit Record Highs, Stablecoins Go Big
Doug Colkitt
Co-founder of Fogo and Ambient Finance
Fogo and Ambient Finance
Episode: Landmark Regulation, ICOs, Downtober & Privacy: 2025 Crypto Year in Review (Part 2) - Ep. 991
Pablo Sabbatella
Member of SEAL, the Security Alliance, and founder of Opsek
Episode: How Crypto Users Get Rekt and How You Can Stay Safe - Ep. 987
Isaac Patka
Certifications initiative lead at SEAL and founder of Shield3
Episode: How Crypto Users Get Rekt and How You Can Stay Safe - Ep. 987
John Wu
Lord President of the Avalanche Realm
Avalanche
Episode: Bits + Bips: Will Crypto Rise on Liquidity or Will 2026 See Another Washout? - Ep. 988
Mike Cagney
Founder and CEO of Figure
Figure
Episode: Lessons From A Successful Tokenization Project & What Market Structure Reveals About Trump-Linked WLFI’s False Promises: Bits + Bips - Ep. 986
Jason Brett
Contributing writer at Unchained
Unchained
Episode: Lessons From A Successful Tokenization Project & What Market Structure Reveals About Trump-Linked WLFI’s False Promises: Bits + Bips - Ep. 986
Dougie DeLuca
Investor and researcher at Figment Capital
Figment Capital
Episode: DAT Stocks Are on Sale. Are They a Buy? Plus, Why Crypto Is Dead - Ep.985

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Laura Shin
Independent journalist covering all things crypto, she brings a wealth of knowledge and insights from her extensive interviews with leaders in the blockchain space.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • 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

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    5
    gutmannaiden6
    3 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

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    hunkmuller0
    3 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 States5 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 States6 months ago
  • Low quality Solana shells

    Shin is an atrocious interviewer. She is often misinformed, spreads that misinformation and is generally just parrots VC and crypto twitter propaganda. Bits and Bips is pretty good though.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Uber eats is awful
    United States8 months ago

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Lessons From A Successful Tokenization Project & What Market Structure Reveals About Trump-Linked WLFI’s False Promises: Bits + Bips - Ep. 986
Q: What do you think needs to happen for all the hype to sort of really manifest itself properly this time?
For tokenization projects to succeed, there needs to be a commitment to long-term investment in blockchain solutions, with firms willing to leave profit on the table initially to achieve efficiencies in the long run.
Lessons From A Successful Tokenization Project & What Market Structure Reveals About Trump-Linked WLFI’s False Promises: Bits + Bips - Ep. 986
Q: When you say DeFi, I'm curious if you could just be a little more specific on which platforms.
We have a DeFi platform called Democratize Prime, which is open, and we recently launched on Solana a platform called Hastra.
Lessons From A Successful Tokenization Project & What Market Structure Reveals About Trump-Linked WLFI’s False Promises: Bits + Bips - Ep. 986
Q: Can you just explain really what it means for it to be almost like an actual mortgage replacement?
HELOCs can be used not just as a backup but as a primary means of financing, effectively replacing traditional mortgages by offering competitive rates and processes that are more straightforward and efficient.
Lessons From A Successful Tokenization Project & What Market Structure Reveals About Trump-Linked WLFI’s False Promises: Bits + Bips - Ep. 986
Q: Can you just briefly explain what a HELOC is and why it's a product that's very well suited to be tokenized?
A HELOC stands for Home Equity Line of Credit and it's effectively an open-end mortgage that allows homeowners to borrow against their home equity, making it suitable for tokenization due to the flexibility and efficiency it offers for lenders.
Bits + Bips: What Could Spark the Next Crypto Bull Cycle? - Ep. 980
Q: Do you think that there needs to be a law passed for institutions to come in or are they coming in every single day?
A lack of regulatory clarity discourages large institutions from entering crypto markets, despite some progress.

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Focusing on the transformative power of crypto assets and blockchain technology, this podcast engages a range of experts and industry leaders to explore how these innovations will alter financial services, identity management, and more. Key discussions revolve around the decentralized web and its potential influence on everyday transactions, offering listeners insights into topics such as Web 3.0, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the implications of emerging regulatory frameworks. With a mix of interviews and analytical panels, the content aims at demystifying complex subjects for both crypto enthusiasts and newcomers alike, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that the crypto landscape presents.

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