Coinbase: Around The Block

Building for the Future with Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Anatoly Yakovenko) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko discuss all things Solana: how it all started, the core differentiators of the Solana blockchain (and how it compares to Ethereum), the evolution and state of its developer ecosystem, and the web3 phone that the Solana team is shipping this year.

Crypto Year in Review with Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas

podsub@treefort.fm (Alesia Haas, David Duong, Brian Armstrong) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas and Head of Institutional Research, David Duong, review the year in crypto. They cover some of the topics in Coinbase’s recently published 2023 year ahead report, including: the key events and takeaways from the year, and the opportunities to expand crypto use cases in 2023.

You can read the full report at coinbase.com: http://coinbase.com/2023outlook

This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

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New Token Listings with Dan Kim, Luke Lombe, & Daniel Forester

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Dan Kim, Luke Lombe) — Wed, 7 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Coinbase’s VP of Business Development for Ecosystem and Listings, Dan Kim, leads a discussion on whether or not the United States is losing the battle to be the best place for crypto projects to list their tokens on exchanges like Coinbase. Joining him for the conversation are Luke Lombe, founding partner at Faculty Group and Daniel Forester, partner at the tech-focused law firm, Orrick.

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Special Episode: Brian Armstrong & Ben Horowitz on Crypto Today and Why They're Still Bullish

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Ben Horowitz) — Tue, 6 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong chats with Ben Horowitz, cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, at a16z’s inaugural Founders Summit conference. They cover management, company culture, and more as they discuss the events that have unfolded in the crypto space over the last month, and also share why they're still as bullish as ever on the future of the industry.

The conversation can also be found on the podcast web3 with a16z: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nokrz9kFdzb8lkiIQe8o2

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What the Midterms Mean for Crypto

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Kara Calvert, Chris Lehane, Marta Belcher) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Coverage of the midterm elections seemed to take a back seat to all the breaking news in the crypto space this month, and that’s left us with a lot to talk about.

In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Kara Calvert, Coinbase’s Head of US Policy, Chris Lehane, Chief Strategy Officer at Haun Ventures and Marta Belcher, President of the Filecoin Foundation. They discuss the results of the election, what to expect next, and how we can work with policymakers to establish rules that protect crypto investors and users.

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Special Episode – Where Do We Go From Here…

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Ryan Selkis) — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Ryan Selkis, co-founder and CEO of Messari as the two discuss the impacts of the FTX collapse on the industry and its regulatory environment, and how Web3 builders can learn from this experience and move the space forward.This episode of Around the Block was recorded during @coinbase’s live Twitter Space on November 16, 2022.This conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
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The Utility Value of Crypto with Jeremy Allaire

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Jeremy Allaire) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, from the 2022 Singapore FinTech Festival. Brian and Jeremy discuss the utility value of crypto as the space grows out of its speculative value phase. The conversation covers: DAOS – how do they work, and are they here to stay? What role do blockchains play in global credit facilitation? And what are the new possibilities around identity, privacy and economic freedom?

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The State of Crypto and Where It’s Headed with Pomp

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Anthony Pompliano) — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Around the Block, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hosts entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host Anthony Pompliano, known to many in the crypto world as "Pomp.”

The two discuss how they’re thinking about Bitcoin amid current market conditions, their long-term predictions for Ethereum one month after the merge, the issue of censorship in tech, and more. They even find time to reveal the names of Brian’s cats – and some of you may be surprised.

Plus, Brian shares what’s top of mind for Coinbase this week with his Chief of Staff, Mark Cialone.

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Brian Armstrong & Greg Kohs on the Making of COIN

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Greg Kohs) — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Directed by Greg Kohs, COIN: A Founder’s Story chronicles the rise of Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s visionary co-founder and CEO, who harnesses the power of an emerging technology to promote a mission of global economic freedom.

In this episode of Around the Block, Brian Armstrong hosts Greg Kohs as the two discuss what it was like to capture all the ups and downs over the past few years, and which moments stood out to them the most. COIN is available now to rent or buy on all major platforms in the US & Canada.

Today's conversation was recorded on October 10th. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

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Who are the Plaintiffs Challenging the Tornado Cash Sanctions?

podsub@treefort.fm (Viktor Bunin) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

On September 8th, 2022 Coinbase announced it was funding and supporting a lawsuit brought by six individuals (including two Coinbase employees) challenging the Treasury Department’s novel sanctions of open source software associated with Tornado Cash. The plaintiffs we are supporting represent a cross section of crypto users and developers who used TC to protect their privacy and security for legitimate reasons—from wanting to safely donate to Ukraine to concealing salary deposits that would show how much they earn. Meet four of them, and hear why they got involved, and what they hope to accomplish through this challenge in this episode of Around the Block.Today's conversation was recorded on September 16th. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.Check our homepage for more episodes and exclusive content from Around the Block: https://coinbase.com/aroundtheblock

Helium’s Amir Haleem on the Difficulty of Building a Sovereign Blockchain

podsub@treefort.fm (Viktor Bunin, Amir Haleem) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Earlier this month, developers behind Helium proposed to migrate the network off of its own blockchain onto Solana. In this episode of Around the Block, Founder and CEO of Helium, Amir Haleem, shares the vision behind Helium, the key moments and decisions that shaped the network, and why the move to Solana could be the project’s best bet.

Today's conversation was recorded on September 7th. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.Check our homepage for more episodes and exclusive content from Around the Block: https://coinbase.com/aroundtheblock

Tornado Cash and Crypto Implications with Faryar Shirzad, Sheila Warren, and Jake Chervinsky

Tue, 6 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The U.S. government’s action against Tornado Cash sent shock waves through the crypto community and left most of us with more questions than answers. In this episode of Around the Block, Host Viktor Bunin, Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation Sheila Warren and Head of Policy for the Blockchain Association, Jake Chervinsky, discuss Tornado Cash: what happened, who it impacts, and how we can think about working with policymakers as they try to learn and understand this new technology.

Today's conversation was recorded on August 30th. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

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Brian Armstrong & Vitalik Buterin Discuss Decentralization, Privacy, and More

podsub@treefort.fm (Viktor Bunin, Brian Armstrong, Vitalik Buterin) — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The Merge is rapidly approaching and will transition Ethereum from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake after 7 years of research and development. In this episode of Around the Block, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discuss Coinbase’s responsibility as an infrastructure operator, maintaining a credibly neutral Ethereum network, and why Ethereum leaves privacy up to the builders. This episode is hosted by Senior Protocol Specialist Viktor Bunin.

Today's conversation is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or investment advice. Actual results may vary materially from any forward-looking statements made and are subject to risks and uncertainties.

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What Makes Bitcoin Special with River CEO Alexander Leishman

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Alexander Leishman) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Much of the excitement over this last cycle surrounded Ethereum and smart contract based applications. However there are still many who are sticking to building on Bitcoin. River CEO Alex Leishman is one of them, building a Bitcoin only bank. In this conversation, we talk to Alex about what makes Bitcoin special and what keeps him dedicated to it.

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The Future of Stablecoins & CBDCs with Visa’s Head of CBDC Catherine Gu

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Catherine Gu) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000

According to the BIS, 9 out of 10 Central Banks will be conducting experiments around CBDCs, or Central Bank Digital Currencies, in 2022. So what’s the intrigue, and how long before we see CBDCs make the leap from theoretical possibility to an everyday reality? Will they be built on permissioned or public blockchains? In this conversation with Visa Head of CBDC, Catherine Gu, we explore what the future of stablecoins and CBDCs may look like.

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The Merge with the Ethereum Foundation's Justin Drake

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Justin Drake) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

After years in the making, the Ethereum Merge is fast approaching. In this conversation with Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake, we break down how the merge will help make Ethereum a more eco-friendly, economically efficient, and secure network. Note: Merge timing predictions have shifted since the episode was recorded, with Vitalik Buterin noting that it may be pushed back to September or October should developers need more time.

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Bitcoin ETFs & the SEC with Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Michael Sonnenshein) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Grayscale is the world’s largest digital asset manager, offering a wide range of secure, regulated and future-forward digital asset investment products. In this conversation with Grayscale CEO, Michael Sonnenshein, we discuss the state of regulated crypto investment products. More specifically, GBTC, and what’s taking the SEC so long to finally approve a spot Bitcoin ETF.

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Breaking Down the Bitcoin Energy Debate w/ Nic Carter (Castle Island)

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Nic Carter) — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Around the Block with Castle Island VC’s Nic Carter, we get to the heart of what is driving the Bitcoin mining debate. Carter gives a breakdown of what people are concerned about when it comes to mining activities, and offers his own take on the issue. We also get the chance to dispel common misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin mining and the current state of mining using renewable energies.

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Cryptocurrency & the Changing World Order with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Brian Armstrong) — Wed, 8 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

A frank discussion with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong about the state of the economy, crypto, and Coinbase as a whole. We discuss the market downturn, Coinbase’s market positioning, and end with Brian’s thoughts on Ray Dalio’s, “Changing World Order,” and crypto’s place within it.

The Ownership Economy with Variant Fund’s Li Jin

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Li Jin) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Web3 has been commonly defined by three words: read, write, own. In this conversation with Variant Fund's Li Jin, we discuss how Web3 can enable ownership to be distributed across the internet as seamlessly as the internet distributes communications. We learn how the “ownership economy” will enable all kinds of new user experiences and how the next big internet applications will be ones that turn users into owners.

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Enterprise Grade Liquid Staking with Alluvial CEO Matt Leisinger

podsub@treefort.fm (Matt Leisinger, Justin Mart) — Wed, 25 May 2022 15:53:41 +0000

There’s a growing demand amongst institutions and enterprises to access liquid staking, but to date, there hasn’t been a solution that meets their compliance and security standards. Alluvial was founded with support from Figment and Coinbase Cloud to change that. In this conversation with Alluvial CEO, Matt Leisinger, we discuss the misconceptions around staking and the future of enterprise-grade liquid staking following Coinbase Cloud’s partnership with Alluvial.

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Metaverse Investing 101 with Everyrealm’s Janine Yorio

podsub@treefort.fm (Janine Yorio, Justin Mart) — Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

While many still struggle to wrap their heads around what the metaverse actually is, Everyrealm is out there identifying investment opportunities within this nascent landscape. In this conversation with Everyrealm CEO, Janine Yorio, she defines what the metaverse is to her, and how Everyrealm approaches metaverse investing from first principles.

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GameFi & the Next Billion Users with Ancient8’s Howard Xu

podsub@treefort.fm (Howard Xu, Justin Mart) — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Following the breakout of crypto-gaming in 2021, “GameFi” continues to show promise in onboarding the next billion crypto users. The opportunity is particularly exciting in places like Vietnam, where citizens increasingly view crypto as a way to climb the economic ladder. In this conversation with Ancient8 founder Howard Xu, we discuss the state of the GameFi, and why Vietnam is emerging as a leader for crypto adoption. Want to join Howard in building the future of GameFi? Ancient8 is hiring!

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Let’s talk about Asset Listings at Coinbase with Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal & CPO Surojit Chatterjee

podsub@treefort.fm (Surojit Chatterjee, Paul Grewal, Justin Mart) — Wed, 4 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Asset listings at Coinbase: often discussed, sparsely understood. In this episode, we dive into some of the elephants in the room with respect to our listing process. First, we address some recent concerns raised by the community along with some changes coming to our process. Next, we get into some common questions that users have. How do we decide what to list? Why do certain assets get listed, while others do not? What causes an asset to get delisted? What’s the relationship between Coinbase Ventures and the listings process? With us to break it all down is our Chief Product Officer - Surojit Chatterjee - along with our Chief Legal Officer - Paul Grewal.

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Seriously, what IS the metaverse? with Coinbase’s Alex Reeve

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Alex Reeve) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

While the term, “metaverse” conjures images of a “Ready Player One” type virtual world, understanding what it actually is today, is a bit trickier. As you’ll learn, that’s because it’s still a nascent idea that will take 5-10 years to fully materialize. In this conversation with Alex Reeve, who leads Coinbase’s strategy on Web2, Web3, and metaverse identity, we get into what the metaverse is not, and what we think it will be once fully formed: a persistent platform composed of interconnected virtual worlds where people can socialize, work, transact, play, and create.

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The Present & Future of Self-Custody with Coinbase Wallet Director of Engineering, Chintan Turakhia

podsub@treefort.fm (Chintan Turakhia, Justin Mart) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000

When you type Coinbase into the app store, you’re met with two options: one for Coinbase, and another for Coinbase Wallet. So how do they differ? In this episode with Coinbase Wallet Director of Engineering Chintan Turakhia, we break down the difference between custodial exchanges that manage assets on behalf of a user, and self-custodial wallets like Coinbase Wallet that put users in full control. We explain what the benefits are, along with some of the risks. Lastly, Chintan and Justin opine on how they think self-custodial wallets will evolve over the next ten years.

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Blockchains Explained with Dragonfly Capital’s Haseeb Qureshi

podsub@treefort.fm (Haseeb Quereshi, Justin Mart) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

The world of blockchains is complex, but Dragonfly Capital’s Haseeb Quereshi has come up with a powerful analogy for piecing this complicated world together. In this conversation, we walk through Hasseb’s elegant mental model that will leave you with a clearer way of thinking about the entire crypto ecosystem. Most critically, you will learn why blockchains are better thought of as cities, rather than networks.

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Crypto’s Role in the Ukraine Crisis with Elliptic’s Dr. Tom Robinson

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Tom Robinson) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian government solicited donations in cryptocurrency - the first time a nation-state has ever done so. What followed was tens of millions raised in donations by the Ukrainian government and NGOs in Bitcoin, ETH, stablecoins, and even NFTs. Suppliers of the Ukrainian government even started accepting crypto as payment. In this conversation we sit down with Elliptic co-founder and Chief Scientist Dr. Tom Robinson to discuss what the analytics’s firm has observed since the crisis broke out.

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Demystifying the Crypto Tax Boogeyman with Lawrence Zlatkin

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Lawrence Zlatkin) — Wed, 9 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s tax season, which means it's time to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s. But crypto taxes are tricky. What scenarios trigger a taxable event? How does the IRS view behaviors like yield farming, staking, and receiving airdrops? Are you responsible for paying taxes on your NFTs? In this conversation with Coinbase’s VP of Tax, Lawrence Zlatkin, we break down the common misconceptions surrounding crypto taxes.

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Navigating Risk within the Crypto Wormhole

podsub@treefort.fm (Katherine Wu, Justin Mart) — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The recent $250M Wormhole exploit is just one of several high profile hacks to hit the cryptosphere of late. It did, however, have a positive resolution after the protocol's backers jumped in to make consumers whole. In this conversation, we offer you some common sense advice for navigating both the risks you can control, and those you cannot. We touch on what to look for in the protocols and platforms you interact with, and how we expect the industry to evolve to become more secure over time.

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Super Spicy Side of DAO Governance with Orca's Julia Rosenberg

podsub@treefort.fm (Julia Rosenberg, Justin Mart, Katherine Wu) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It’s been said that DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) in their current form are neither decentralized nor autonomous. Instead, they’re human lead organizations that are still figuring out how to operate under a brand new paradigm. In this conversation with Orca Protocol’s Julia Rosenberg, we dive into the hardest problems facing decentralizing governance and how they can be solved. We also get into real world examples including Synthetix and the recent drama out of ENS.

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Vampire Attack! OpenSea vs. LooksRare

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Katherine Wu) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In a vampire attack reminiscent of SushiSwap vs Uniswap in 2020, NFT marketplace LooksRare found a clever way to coax users away from market leader OpenSea. The result? LooksRare did nearly double OpenSea’s volume in January. The catch? Due to incentives offered by LooksRare, these totals are heavily skewed by wash trading. In this conversation, we examine the launch of LooksRare and its long term sustainability.

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Crypto’s 69 Most Interesting Charts from 2021 with Elias Simos

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Katherine Wu, Elias Simos) — Wed, 2 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Elias Simos is a protocol specialist for Coinbase Cloud who put together a mega-viral yearend thread titled, “The 69 most interesting charts in crypto for 2021.” In this conversation, we discuss some of the most interesting data points from the year, including the rise of application specific blockchains, NFT’s monster year, memecoins, the ENS airdrop, and what it all means for the future.

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Crypto Developer Count Hits All-Time Highs with Electric Capital’s Maria Shen

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Katherine Wu, Maria Shen) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Electric Capital’s Annual Developer report offers key insights into developer activity across various crypto ecosystems. In this episode, we discuss the report with author and EC partner Maria Shen and she reveals which ecosystems are growing the fastest and why less developers than you might think maintain Bitcoin and DeFi.

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Community in Web3 with Alexis Ohanian

podsub@treefort.fm (Alexis Ohanian, Justin Mart, Katherine Wu) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this conversation with Reddit co-founder and current founder of venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, we get to the heart of what has Alexis Ohanian excited about Web3. Alexis defines what Web3 means to him, what gravitated him to crypto, and why it reminds him about the early days of Reddit. We also dive into the importance of communities in Web3, how to spot healthy ones, and why women are poised to play a dominant role in the future.

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Special Episode: Crypto Theses for 2022 with Brian Armstrong & Ryan Selkis

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Ryan Selkis) — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In this special bonus episode of the Around The Block podcast, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong chats with Messari CEO Ryan Selkis on the heels of Messari’s massive year-end report: Crypto Theses for 2022. They discuss the current state of the industry, the political climate in Washington, the Web3 landscape, layer 1 competition, layer 2 scaling, DAOs, and more.

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Building on Bitcoin with Muneeb Ali

podsub@treefort.fm (Muneeb Ali, Justin Mart, Katherine Wu) — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Since its inception, Bitcoin has grown and evolved tremendously, along with the rest of the crypto industry. But where does Bitcoin fit in within the growing world of Web 3 technologies and smart contract platforms? And what else can we do with Bitcoin? Justin and Katherine sit down with Stacks co-founder Muneeb Ali, who’s dedicated to building smart contracts on Bitcoin, to discuss the OG cryptocurrency’s present and future.

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Crypto Security 101 with Coinbase’s Mark Nesbitt

podsub@treefort.fm (Mark Nesbitt, Katherine Wu, Justin Mart) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Cryptosecurity can be a little scary. What does it mean to “own” crypto and where should you hold your crypto? What are some common pitfalls to watch out for? Justin and Katherine get into crypto safety and security with Mark Nesbitt, the engineering manager on the blockchain security team at Coinbase.

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The coming Zero-Knowledge Proof Revolution with Jill Gunter

podsub@treefort.fm (Jill Gunther, Katherine Wu, Justin Mart) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

What is the current state of privacy in crypto, and what will it look like in the future with continued breakthrough in Zero Knowledge Proofs. In this conversation with Jill Gunter, we discuss the issues surrounding the completely transparent nature of blockchains and how ZK proofs can open up the design space for a host of new applications for DAOs, NFTs, and more.

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The realities of working for a DAO with Kinjal Shah

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Katherine Wu, Kinjal Shah) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In 2021, DAOs have taken off, ranging from multi-billion dollar protocol DAOs to smaller investment, service, and social DAOs. But what are the realities of working for a DAO? What are the limitations, how do DAOs coordinate, what infrastructure is still needed, and how can people get started with their first DAO? We dive into those questions with Blockchain Capital’s Kinjal Shah, who has first hand experience as a founding member of investment DAO, Komorebi Collective.

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What the heck is a DAO? with Jesse Pollak

podsub@treefort.fm (Katherine Wu, Justin Mart, Jesse Pollak) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

There is a whole lot of buzz around DAOs - decentralized autonomous organizations. But what exactly are they and what’s all the hype about? How can DAOs forever change how humans organize and connect communities and capital? To kick off the first half of this discussion, Justin & Katherine are joined by Jesse Pollak, the Senior Director of Engineering at Coinbase currently focused on DAOs.

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The Multichain World

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Katherine Wu) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

While it’s easy to get into crypto, understanding the technology, tools and protocols behind the ecosystem involves a lot of buzzwords and questions, like why are there so many different blockchains and what is the blockchain scaling trilemma? This week, Justin & Katherine attempt to peel back the layers of the multichain world.

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Crypto's Evolution

podsub@treefort.fm (Brian Armstrong, Katherine Wu, Justin Mart) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

How can Coinbase continue to evolve in a decentralized world and what exciting developments are in store for the future? Justin and Katherine welcome Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong to the podcast for a candid conversation to share his thoughts on how far crypto has come and where he hopes to see it grow from here.

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Crypto Gaming

podsub@treefort.fm (Amy Wu, Justin Mart, Katherine Wu) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

When two of the biggest and most passionate communities in the world collide you get crypto gaming. Just how big can crypto gaming become? Justin and Katherine talk to investor and partner at Lightspeed Ventures Amy Wu about what’s driving the growth in crypto gaming, why Axie Infinity has so successfully led the way, and what the next 12-18 months might look like for blockchain gaming.

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The NFT Revolution

podsub@treefort.fm (Justin Mart, Katherine Wu, Gmoney) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 04:00:18 +0000

In the premiere episode of AROUND THE BLOCK from Coinbase, Justin and Katherine dive deep into one of the biggest shifts in the crypto landscape - the ever-growing world of NFTs. NFT collector and expert gmoney joins to discuss CryptoPunks, why NFTs are so popular and appealing to creators and collectors, and why this is just the beginning. Be sure to join the waitlist to get early access to the Coinbase NFT marketplace - https://www.coinbase.com/nft/announce

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