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Rewriting the Ledger: Bitcoin and the nature of money

Jun 05, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 30 min 17 sec

What’s money, really, and how does blockchain redefine it? Our co-hosts Nathan and Adrian dive deep with Professor Bill Maurer, a leading anthropologist of finance, to unravel the essence of money from ancient Mesopotamia to Bitcoin. Bill challenges our coin-obsessed mindset, revealing how blockchain’s record-keeping roots could reshape society’s relationships and trust. No jargon, just straight talk on crypto’s sociological spark. Whether you’re new to blockchain or a crypto scholar, this episode will shift your perspective. Produced by Tonal Media.

(00:00) Introduction: Understanding money and crypto
(01:19) Historical perspective on money
(02:28) Explaining blockchain to an alien
(05:38) AI and the future of transactions
(07:59) Bitcoin and the concept of money
(18:48) Decentralization and social trust
(22:46) Conclusion and further reading

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Outside the bubble: Africa’s crypto revolution unveiled

How is blockchain revolutionizing finance and energy in Africa? Host Nathan dives into a compelling conversation with Kevin, a Rwandan Investment Associate at StarkWare’s Africa Ventures, to explore crypto’s real-world impact. From enabling cross-border lending and peer-to-peer energy trading to building decentralized internet hotspots, Kevin reveals how African communities are using blockchain to solve urgent needs. No jargon, just straight talk on Africa’s crypto-powered future. Whether you’re new to blockchain or a seasoned enthusiast, this episode will broaden your perspective. Produced by Tonal Media.

(00:00) Welcome to The Clear Crypto Podcast
(00:44) Crypto’s communication challenge
(01:03) Special week for crypto in Las Vegas
(01:57) Global vision: Crypto in Africa
(02:56) Interview with Kevin Imani
(03:38) Challenges and innovations in African crypto
(06:10) Real-world applications of crypto in Africa
(16:01) Energy solutions with blockchain
(19:35) Decentralized internet in Africa
(22:28) Conclusion and upcoming episodes

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May 29, 2025 • S1E10 • 23 min 37 sec

Trust the chain: Why staking exists

In this episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, we break down staking, with no jargon and no hype. What is it? Why do people do it? And how does crypto actually generate more crypto? Whether you're deep in the space or just staking your first coin, this is the plain-English guide you didn’t know you needed. Produced by Tonal Media.

(00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
(00:47) Introduction to staking
(02:42) Staking vs alternatives
(05:32) Expert insights on staking
(12:46) Designing a staking system
(15:33) Balancing incentives and security|
(16:57) Future of finance and human behavior
(19:00) Conclusion and where to find more

May 22, 2025 • S1E9 • 20 min 25 sec

Bitcoin Season 2: Unlocking a new financial frontier

What’s powering Bitcoin’s leap into a new era? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth join Isabel Foxen Duke, a Bitcoin innovator and general partner at Unbroken Chain, to explore “Bitcoin Season 2,” where ordinals, runes and trustless lending are redefining what Bitcoin can do. Isabel shares her journey from traditional finance to championing Bitcoin’s DeFi potential and unpacks how trustless bridging could shrink the financial world. No jargon, just straight talk on Bitcoin’s game-changing future. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media.

(00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
(01:00) Introduction to Bitcoin Season 2
(02:56) Discussion with Isabel Fox and Duke
(04:14) Exploring trustless bridging and Bitcoin's future
(07:03) Isabel's journey from traditional finance to crypto
(14:14) Future use cases and lending in Bitcoin
(16:43) Global impact of crypto and final thoughts
(19:39) Closing remarks and where to find us

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May 15, 2025 • S1E8 • 21 min 28 sec

A Mother’s Day masterclass: Moms making crypto crystal clear.

How do crypto’s toughest concepts become crystal clear? In this special Mother’s Day episode, host Nathan and co-host Gareth bring in four brilliant crypto moms to break it down. From Adi’s deep dive into blockchain bridging to Jenny’s insights on crypto crime, Katherine’s take on navigating the SEC and Blue’s guide to stablecoins, these experts make the complex simple. No jargon, just straight talk from moms mastering crypto and motherhood. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media.

(00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
(00:19) Introducing the special Mother's Day episode
(02:57) Meet our first guest: Adi on blockchain bridges
(07:56) Jenny Levin on crypto crime
(14:14) Catherine Kirkpatrick Boss on the SEC
(18:33) Blue Matula on stablecoins
(23:40) Wrapping up the Mother's Day special

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May 12, 2025 • S1E7 • 27 min 13 sec

Beyond digital gold: Unlocking Bitcoin’s new powers

What’s driving Bitcoin’s evolution from digital gold to a global financial powerhouse? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth sit down with Bitcoin OG Dan Held, a trailblazer since 2012, to unpack Bitcoin’s journey and its bold future. Dan dives into how innovations like DeFi and layer-2 solutions are expanding Bitcoin’s potential, while navigating community debates over NFTs and scaling. No jargon, just straight talk on why Bitcoin’s moment is now. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media.

(00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
(00:45) Introducing Dan Held: Bitcoin pioneer
(02:08) The early days of Bitcoin
(03:46) Bitcoin's evolution and challenges
(07:24) The future of Bitcoin and DeFi
(14:31) Bitcoin community debates and innovations
(20:40) Closing thoughts and future outlook

May 08, 2025 • S1E6 • 23 min 32 sec

The rise of crypto payments: Easier, faster and more fun than you think

Can crypto payments be as easy as tapping on your phone? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth team up with Stefana Banciu, growth lead at Pulsar Money, to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing payments, making them faster, cheaper and even fun.

Stefana shares new innovative ways of sending crypto directly on X, transforming giveaways and cross-border transfers with transparency and ease. No jargon, just straight talk on why crypto payments could change your wallet. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.

00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
00:42 The communication challenge in crypto
01:20 Blockchain payments: The future of transactions
01:55 Interview with Stefana Van Cooley
03:06 The convenience hurdle in crypto payments
04:25 Pulsar Money: Revolutionizing payments
08:03 The importance of crypto as a payment mechanism
17:05 Transparency and trust in crypto giveaways
20:57 Banking the unbanked: A global perspective
24:03 Bitcoin mining: A story of luck and reward
26:53 Closing thoughts and farewell

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Apr 24, 2025 • S1E5 • 28 min 21 sec

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Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast, straight talk on what crypto and blockchain do today, and what they're going to do tomorrow with Nathan Jeffay, Head of Media at StarkWare and Gareth Jenkinson, Head of Multimedia at Cointelegraph. This podcast is edited and produced by Tonal Media.

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