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Unchained

Laura Shin
Bitcoin
Ethereum
Defi
Cryptocurrency
Gold
Stablecoins
Coinbase
Prediction Markets
Quantum Computing
Aave
Zcash
Solana
Hyperliquid
SEC
AI Agents
Tokenization
CFTC
Blockchain
Iran
Crypto

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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Recent Guests

Kelsie Nabben
Research fellow at RMIT and author of Decentralized Digital Security, Code, Community, Crisis
RMIT
Episode: Uneasy Money: Who Owns Stolen Crypto? The $71M Fight Testing DeFi Limits
Faryar Shirzad
Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase
Coinbase
Episode: Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer on Why He Believes the Clarity Act Will Pass
Ali Yahya
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: A16z Crypto Raised $2.2 Billion for Fund 5. Here's How They Plan to Deploy It
Ben Fielding
CEO and co-founder of Jensen (Gensyn)
Jensen (Gensyn)
Episode: Ben Fielding: Gensyn, Decentralized AI, and the Prediction Market That Settles Itself: Bits + Bips
Adrian Cachinero Vasiljevic
Co-founder at Steakhouse Financial
Steakhouse Financial
Episode: After April's $606 Million in DeFi Hacks, What's the Fair Value Yield Rate?
Miguel Morel
CEO of Arkham, security/analytics expert
Arkham
Episode: Arbitrum Froze $70M From North Korea? Griff Green on the Decision + Miguel Morel on the Hack
Monet Supply
Governance guru at Spark
Spark
Episode: The Chopping Block: Kelp DAO Hack Fallout, DeFi Socialized Losses & Arbitrum’s “Reverse Hack”
Yuval Rooz
Co-founder and CEO at Digital Asset
Digital Asset
Episode: Is Canton Permissionless? CEO Says Yes, but SuperValidators Need Approval
Alex Gluchowski
Co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs
Matter Labs
Episode: Is Canton Permissionless? CEO Says Yes, but SuperValidators Need Approval

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
    3 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
    8 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
    8 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 States10 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 States10 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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A16z Crypto Raised $2.2 Billion for Fund 5. Here's How They Plan to Deploy It
Q: How do you think the competition between crypto and fintech, and between AI and crypto, will shape your investment theses this fund?
Investments will lean into the crypto-enabled fintech stack and the AI-crypto convergence, with emphasis on how DeFi can power new financial primitives and how AI agents can participate as economic actors in the financial system.
A16z Crypto Raised $2.2 Billion for Fund 5. Here's How They Plan to Deploy It
Q: Why did you choose to raise a smaller fund this time and with a shorter deployment cycle?
The fund benefits from a matured crypto infrastructure and a clearer regulatory landscape, allowing for a faster deployment cycle while maintaining focus on a broader, longer-term opportunity as crypto moves toward mainstream adoption.
Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer on Why He Believes the Clarity Act Will Pass
Q: What is the outlook for passing the Clarity Act, and what happens if it doesn't pass by the summer?
The guest expresses cautious optimism, noting ongoing negotiations and the likelihood of a markup; if it doesn't pass by summer, the industry would rely on agency-led actions to provide clarity and continued rulemaking to support adoption.
Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer on Why He Believes the Clarity Act Will Pass
Q: Do you think the language about rewards being economically or functionally equivalent to interest could be contested, and what activities might banks target?
Yes, this phrasing could be contested; the rulemaking will decide, and banks may focus on activities they view as artificially creating interest-like returns, requiring meaningful commercial activity beyond simple holding to qualify for rewards.
Coinbase's Chief Policy Officer on Why He Believes the Clarity Act Will Pass
Q: What is the core compromise in the Clarity Act compared to the Genius Act, especially regarding rewards?
The core compromise allows stablecoin rewards to be paid under certain conditions, with restrictions tied to customer activity and disclosures, balancing banks' concerns about deposits and crypto adoption, and preserving the incentive structure for users to hold stablecoins.

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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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