Episodes

March 19, 2025

Real-World Assets and Institutional Crypto: The Next Evolution of DeF…

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Flanagan, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Maple Finance, a leading institutional lending platform in DeFi. With nearly $6 billion in loans issued, Maple is one of the few crypto companies bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentr…

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March 17, 2025

Fixing Ethereum: Hart Lambur on Cross-Chain Intents & the Future of I…

In this episode, I sit down with Hart Lambur, the co-founder of Risk Labs, the team behind UMA and Across Protocol, two projects solving some of the biggest challenges in crypto—cross-chain interoperability and on-chain data verification. Ethereum has scaled, but in the process, it’s fragmented in…

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March 13, 2025

Why Privacy is the Next Big Thing in Crypto – Midnight CEO Eran Barak…

In this episode, I sit down with Eran Barak, the CEO of Midnight, a groundbreaking new privacy-focused blockchain incubated by IOHK (Input Output, the team behind Cardano). Eran has an incredible background—before diving into Web3, he built the financial world’s digital plumbing at Symphony, a secu…

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March 11, 2025

The Missed Opportunity of Tokenization – What Comes Next? Tezos Found…

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos, one of the OG blockchains that has been innovating since 2018. We dive deep into the evolution of tokenization, why the first wave fell short, and how the next iteration can unlock real value. Arthur also …

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Feb. 13, 2025

Mastering Global Talent: Andy Hilliard on Scaling Software Developmen…

In this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, Charlie Shrem is joined by Andy Hilliard, CEO of Accelerance and author of Synergea: A Blueprint for Building Effective, Globally Distributed Teams in the New Era of Software Development. Andy draws on over two decades of experience in outsourcing and glob…

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Feb. 10, 2025

Unlocking the Future of Web3 with Gravity: Charles Wayn

Charlie Shrem is joined by Charles Wayn, co-founder of Galxe, to discuss the groundbreaking launch of Gravity, a new high-performance blockchain that's set to revolutionize Web3 and cross-chain interoperability. In this episode, Charles breaks down how Gravity solves major issues in decentralized p…

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Jan. 22, 2025

Hack Hero Ogle: Recovering $500M, Glue Network, and the Path to Mass …

In this gripping episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ogle, a renowned crypto security expert who has recovered over $500 million from hacks and scams. Known as the "bat signal" for crypto recovery, Ogle shares his journey, his innovative approach to solving blockchain security issues…

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Jan. 20, 2025

From Antiques to Bitcoin: Mel Sands on Collectibles, Community, and t…

In this vibrant episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Mel Sands, vintage and antique dealer turned Bitcoin advocate, to explore the intersection of collectibles, community, and crypto history. Mel’s journey from discovering Bitcoin through a forgotten $100 investment to becoming a pass…

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Jan. 17, 2025

Bitcoin Day Naples: John Drew on Sound Money and Building Local Bitco…

In this exciting episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with John Drew, organizer of Bitcoin Day, to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Day Naples on January 18, 2025, and how these grassroots events are reshaping Bitcoin education and community building. We explore: What is Bitcoin Day?: From i…

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Jan. 15, 2025

Bitcoin, Truth, and the Next Monetary Revolution: Brian Estes on Buil…

In this deeply insightful episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Brian Estes, Chief Investment Officer of Off the Chain Capital, early Bitcoin OG, producer of the documentary God Bless Bitcoin, and a tireless advocate for financial truth. Brian’s journey from traditional finance skeptic…

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Jan. 13, 2025

Argentina’s Crypto Revolution to Decentraland 2.0: Yemel Jardi on Bui…

In this electrifying episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of Decentraland, Bitcoin OG, and a pivotal figure in the evolution of blockchain and virtual reality. From the transformative crypto scene in Argentina to spearheading Decentraland’s latest innov…

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Jan. 9, 2025

Cryptography to Crypto Giants: Ran Goldi on Fireblocks, Innovation, a…

In this epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ran Goldi, VP of Payments at Fireblocks, one of the most influential companies in the crypto and blockchain space. Ran’s journey is as fascinating as the industry he’s helped shape—from algorithmic trading to launching startups, to his…

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Dec. 18, 2024

Building a $2 Trillion network. The Digital Gold revolution explained…

Bitcoin is a commodity, not money. At least, that's the argument my guest, Digital Gold Yoda, lays out today as we dive into the revolutionary project that aims to achieve what Satoshi Nakamoto originally envisioned DigitalGold.com. Imagine a network of 100 million nodes running proof-of-stake tech…

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Nov. 13, 2024

Bitcoin’s New Era: Adoption, Wealth, and the Role of the Giants with …

We are about to embark on a new era for Bitcoin and maybe even Crypto. The 2024 election has changed everything. I sat down with Gary Cardone, a powerhouse in energy and digital assets, as we explore the seismic shifts happening in Bitcoin and the crypto world. Gary dives deep into how Wall Stree…

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Sept. 16, 2024

Pushing Crypto to the Edge: Redefining Communication and Security wit…

In this episode, I sit down with two major players who are shaping the future of crypto communications and security. First up is Ian Leviness from Push Protocol, and we dive into how Push is creating a decentralized communication hub for everything from notifications to messaging and more. Ian talk…

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Sept. 10, 2024

Breaking the System: Tokenizing Finance and Hollywood with Nick Cowan…

In this episode, I dive deep into two worlds that are being completely reshaped by technology: finance and Hollywood. First, I had an awesome conversation with Nick Cowan, the CEO of Valereum, where we talked about the future of tokenization, digital securities, and how blockchain is changing the e…

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Aug. 28, 2024

Bitcoin’s Early Days, The Present, and Where We’re Going with Paul Ta…

SPECIAL: Bitcoin’s Early Days, The Present, and Where We’re Going with Paul Tarantino! On this special episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, the tables turn as I get interviewed by Paul Tarantino, the CEO of ByteFederal. Still, the story isn’t just mine—it’s the Bitcoin community’s. From the early d…

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Aug. 20, 2024

Crypto's Hidden Power: Inside Private Markets & Bitcoin ATMs with Nic…

Nick Cote & Omar Shaqib - Second Lane - Crypto Private Markets Michelle Weekley, ByteFederal Bitcoin ATM's Welcome back my friend! In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Cote and Omar Shaqib from Second Lane, and we’re digging d...

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Aug. 12, 2024

Real Assets and The Permaweb: A Deep Dive with Sam Williams (Arweave)…

Welcome back, good morning! Excited to share this with you. I have been working on a new teaching program for a while. More information will be provided soon! Please be safe, its a hot summer out there and HODL! In this epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, we're diving headfirst into the fut…

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Aug. 5, 2024

Rare Sats and Virgin Coins: Bitcoin Happy Hour with George Burke and …

Hey hey! Welcome to Rare Sats and Virgin Coins: Bitcoin Happy Hour with George Burke and Deedle of Portal Last week, we had an engaging and insightful discussion with some of the OGs in the crypto space. Here's a rundown of what we covered: Introduction and Special Guest We kicked off the episod…

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July 24, 2024

Finding Your Counterparty - A Deep Dive into Crypto Interoperability …

Hey listeners, welcome back. Courtney and I went on the first cruise of our life this weekend for a friends wedding and let me tell you, we had the best experience in the world and it had nothing to do with the ship. It was all about our expectations and the friends we surround ourselves with. Isn'…

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July 9, 2024

Creating a Narrative with Saad Qureshi of Yap Global and Crypto Alpha…

I had the pleasure of diving deep with two distinguished guests, Saad Qureshi of YAP Global and Pranav Kanade of VanEck. First, I spoke with Saad Qureshi, Director at Yap Global, about the challenges and strategies in building trust and elevating narratives within the crypto industry. Saad emphas…

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June 25, 2024

From Space to RACE with Miguel Buffara and Scott Dykstra

Welcome back, hope you are enjoying summer of 2024. Keep on finding out what's working in the industry. I dive into the exciting world of blockchain with two pioneering guests: Miguel Buffara, Core Contributor at RACEecosystem, and Scott Dykstra, CTO and Co-founder of Space and Time. Join us as we…

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June 18, 2024

Crypto’s Next Frontier: Gaming & Entertainment with Rebecca Liao

What if decentralized content could revolutionize Hollywood and gaming? Rebecca Liao explains how Saga.xyz is leading this charge. Summary: In this episode, Charlie Shrem interviews Rebecca Liao, co-founder of Saga.xyz, about the future of decentralized content in gaming and entertainment. They di…

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