In this episode, Jedi hosts Toby Cunningham, a Bitcoin Enthusiast, co-host on a crypto podcast, and a renowned surfer. Toby shares his journey from discovering Bitcoin to becoming a full-time investor and influencer.

Toby highlights the importance of integrating personal interests with professional endeavors, using his passion for surfing as an example. He also explains their decision to renounce US citizenship due to burdensome regulations and taxes, and the benefits of living abroad. The conversation touches on political influences on crypto regulations and the involvement of major financial institutions like BlackRock.

Next, they dive into the cryptocurrency market, discussing Ethereum and BlackRock’s spot ETF's potential implications. Predictions for the current bull market suggest significant growth, with strategic investment approaches to navigate potential cycles and corrections. We’ve got all this and more, so ensure you don’t skip any part. Support our channel by clicking subscribe, smashing that like button, and dropping a comment with your feedback. We love hearing from you!

Jedi hosts two Bitcoin experts, Alex Kruger and Rich from CoreDAO, to discuss the current state of Bitcoin.

Alex explains the concept of a supercycle in the crypto market, explaining how institutional involvement reshapes market dynamics. Rich emphasizes the potential for Bitcoin to attract significant institutional investment and the importance of creating symbiotic solutions within the ecosystem.

They delve into the community's response, the concept of a "risk-free rate" for Bitcoin, and potential new DeFi products leveraging Core's technology.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of A blocmates Orange - where we discuss anything and everything Bitcoin. In this episode, Jedi chats with Stan and Toby from CoLend as they share their journey into crypto and discuss their innovative platform on the Core Network.

They highlight the differences between sidechains and layer 2 solutions, tackling the technical challenges and innovations in the space. They detail the user journey, highlighting the simplified staking system and various bridging methods, and emphasize the importance of non-custodial staking and user education. They also highlight the project's NFT collection, its utility, community engagement, and long-term vision.

In this episode, Jedi and Zack from Botanix Labs dive into Bitcoin from a fresh perspective. Zack shares insights about the challenges of making Bitcoin more interesting and useful beyond just a savings account, drawing comparisons to the versatile Ethereum ecosystem.

They delve into the role of soft forks, particularly focusing on the OPCAT opcode and its potential to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities. The conversation also explores the current state and future potential of layer two solutions and the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation in Bitcoin development.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of blocmates Orange - where we discuss anything and everything Bitcoin. In this episode, we dive into the inner workings of the mind of a Bitcoin Maxi. Brad Mills takes us on his journey from a novice entrepreneur to a seasoned Bitcoin investor. The conversation evolves into a detailed discussion on whether quantitative easing causes inflation, exploring the mechanics of the Federal Reserve and the interconnectedness of the financial system. They also focus on Bitcoin's role in addressing financial issues, its limitations in fixing systemic problems, and its potential as a store of value. The discussion also delves into the history of the derivatives market's inception in the 1990s, drawing parallels to the rise of the crypto and DeFi industries. Covering a range of topics centered around Bitcoin, its valuation, and its role in the current financial landscape, the speakers critique the overvaluation of assets due to fiat money devaluation and advocate for using PE ratios to analyze token value. We’ve got all this and more, so ensure you don’t skip any part. Support our channel by clicking subscribe, smashing that like button, and dropping a comment with your feedback. We love hearing from you!

Kookaburra from Glyph Exchange provides insights into Glyph's efforts to build a Bitcoin-powered decentralized exchange (DEX) on the CoreDao network, emphasizing mature DeFi models and new Bitcoin assets like BRC20. Key topics include the integration of traditional financial instruments like ETFs into the crypto space and the adoption of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. They also explore Bitcoin's potential beyond being a store of value, discussing ways to use it as collateral without losing custody.

Jedi is joined by Rich from Core as they lay down the first building blocks of what’s in store on the Blocmates Orange. They explore BTC Fi, its roots in DeFi, and Bitcoin's evolving utility and programmability.

The discussion covers Bitcoin's historical and current roles—whether as a store of value or peer-to-peer cash—and highlights the ongoing rivalry between the Bitcoin and Ethereum communities.

They provide insights into Core's vision of merging Bitcoin's and Ethereum's best features to create new opportunities in the crypto space.The conversation also touches on merging Ethereum's innovations with Bitcoin's stability and the potential for Bitcoin-based DeFi protocols. Practical and commercial aspects are addressed, including attracting Total Value Locked (TVL) and dealing with skepticism from Bitcoin maximalists.