Join the Clear Crypto Podcast with co-hosts Nathan Jeffay, Head of Media at StarkWare, and Gareth Jenkinson, Head of Multimedia at Cointelegraph, as they welcome Eli Ben-Sasson, StarkWare CEO. They’ll explore Bitcoin scaling solutions and dive into Bitcoin’s three groundbreaking principles—decentralization, incentivized integrity, and public verifiability—while discussing how Bitcoin’s design could transform the future of money.
00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
00:56 Introduction to today's episode
02:17 Bitcoin's future and vision
03:00 Eli's journey from academia to blockchain
04:19 What it takes to scale a blockchain
06:11 Scaling Bitcoin with StarkNet
07:56 Vitalik Buterin on scaling Bitcoin
09:32 The importance of scaling Bitcoin
12:30 The debate on Bitcoin code changes
22:30 Satoshi's core principles and Bitcoin's potential
25:30 Conclusion and final thoughts
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Scaling Up: How Bitcoin’s three pillars are about to fix money
Episodes
Ready or not: How wallet tech finally became usable
Crypto wallets used to be the worst part of the experience: clunky, confusing and terrifying to get wrong. In this episode, we sit down with Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Ready (formerly Argent), to talk about how smart contract wallets, social recovery and sleek UX are finally making self-custody usable for real people.
From staking Bitcoin on Starknet to spending stablecoins with a card, no seed phrase required, wallets are evolving into full onchain accounts. This is where crypto stops feeling like a risk and starts working as it should. Produced by Tonal Media.
(00:00) Introduction to The Clear Crypto Podcast
(00:56) The importance of privacy in crypto
(04:51) Introduction of guest
(04:45) Understanding seed phrases in crypto wallets
(06:59) Innovations in self-custodial wallets
(09:32) Stepping away from the wallet experience
(10:12) The how-to of self custody
(14:32) Explaining self-custody to others
(19:51) What are neobanks?
(21:23) Crypto for the next generation
(24:23) Conclusion
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Calm in the crypto storm: Sam Kazemian on stablecoins and the future of money
Stablecoins: are they crypto’s killer use case or a compromise on decentralization?Host Nathan sits down with Sam Kazemian, CEO of Frax Finance, to unpack why stablecoins are suddenly the hottest topic in crypto, from explosive real-world demand to brand-new U.S. legislation that could change everything.
Sam explains how Frax is building a compliant, genius-act-ready dollar on-chain, why perfect decentralization might be impossible for fiat-pegged assets, and how stablecoins deliver the best of both worlds. No jargon, just the clearest take yet on why stablecoins are the bridge to mainstream adoption.
New to crypto or a hardcore cypherpunk, this episode will shift how you see the future of money. Produced by Tonal Media.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:54) UK stablecoin regulations and why stablecoins matter
(02:15) FRAX Finance and the Genius Act
(03:18) Market opportunities and growth prospects
(04:04) Decentralization vs. stablecoins
(06:38) Current motivations in the crypto industry
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From Wall Street to Main Street: Grassroots Bitcoin adoption
Is Bitcoin just for Wall Street elites, or is it thriving in America's heartland? Hosts Nathan and Gareth chat with Matthew Moore, Oklahoma radio and TV host, about grassroots Bitcoin adoption, surprising everyday uses, state legislation like the Bitcoin Freedom Act and battling inflation with sound money.
Matthew shares how he's educating boomers, lawmakers and small towns on digital scarcity and self-custody. No jargon, just straight talk on crypto's real-world revolution. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media.
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Privacy 2.0 Unleashed: Encrypted Computing's Blockchain Revolution
What’s the real tension in blockchain, total transparency or total privacy, and how do we unlock both?
Hosts Nathan and co-host Gareth dive deep with Yannik Schrade, CEO and co-founder of Arcium, on the privacy revolution: encrypted computing, zero-knowledge proofs, and multi-party magic that lets blockchains handle sensitive data like medical records and finance without leaks or trusted middlemen.
Yannik unveils his vision of "encrypted fibers" connecting global data silos for life-saving insights and seamless DeFi. No jargon, just straight talk on crypto’s privacy 2.0 era. Whether you’re new to the chain or a privacy purist, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media.
00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
00:54 Gareth's Insights from Token 2049
02:54 The Importance of Privacy in Crypto
04:00 SEC Privacy Roundtable & Introducing Yannik Schrader
04:54 What is Encrypted Computing & Arcium's Vision
05:40 The Blockchain Privacy-Transparency Paradox Explained
14:15 Privacy 2.0: Encrypted Shared State & Use Cases
21:08 Challenges and Regulatory Concerns
23:01 Closing Remarks and Socials
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From cold storage to smart staking: How Bitcoin just got productive on Starknet
What if your Bitcoin could earn yield while staying secure and usable every day? Host Nathan chats with Bitcoin OG Dan Heyman, advisor at the Starknet Foundation, and Harry Grant from RE7 Labs, fresh from a Singapore launch event, about staking BTC on Starknet, the breakthrough turning digital gold into a productive powerhouse.
They unpack trustless yields, DeFi loops for max returns, and funds like RE7's BTC strategy that make it all seamless. No jargon, just straight talk on Bitcoin's usability revolution. Whether you're a newbie holder or a DeFi builder, this one's for you. Produced by Tonal Media
(00:49) Introduction to today's topic: Bitcoin's practical use
(01:38) Major development in Bitcoin usability
(03:16) Daniel Heyman’s journey into crypto
(06:00) Staking Bitcoin on Starknet
(06:12) Understanding staking and its benefits
(14:14) Henry Grant on Re7 Capital's role
(16:20) On-chain strategies and maximizing yield
(19:17) The importance of education in crypto
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Decode the chaos: How Nansen's AI turns crypto data into your secret weapon
How do you decode the flood of blockchain data to uncover scandals and smart trades? Hosts Nathan and Gareth chat with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, about turning raw onchain chaos into crystal-clear insights, labeling wallets, tracking flows and using AI agents to investigate bombshells like FTX's collapse and the World Liberty Financial token dump.
Alex reveals how Nansen's groundbreaking new app makes pro-level analytics as easy as asking a question. No jargon, just straight talk on crypto's transparent superpower. Whether you’re new to the space or a battle-tested OG, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media.
(00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast
(01:00) Introduction to the podcast hosts Nathan and Gareth
(01:36) Today’s topic: Making sense of crypto activity through blockchain analytics
(03:00) Blockchain's transparency and the need for tools to decode data
(05:05) South Korean authorities using blockchain data to fight crime
(06:58) Introduction of guest Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen
(08:07) Alex discusses Nansen's role in labeling blockchain addresses
(09:36) Example of FTX collapse tracking using Nansen
(12:00) The importance of public blockchain data and its analysis
(14:00) Ways blockchain data helps investors and law enforcement
(18:34) Alex talks about new AI product for blockchain data analysis
(20:05) Example of Justin Sun and World Liberty Financial scandal analysis
(22:32) Future of blockchain analytics and AI in simplifying data use
(24:00) Product launch details and new features
(27:05) How AI assists in making blockchain data user-friendly
(30:00) Comparison between traditional and modern blockchain monitoring
(32:00) Alex shares his vision for the future of blockchain technology
(34:00) Gareth discusses how blockchain analytics address real-world problems
(36:00) Closing remarks and social media handles
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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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