In this episode, we dive into the mind of Redphone, a crypto philosopher and master storyteller. Redphone shares insights into their journey, predictions for 2024, and the battle between freedom and control in the crypto world.

The Defire podcast welcomes Alan Frei, a Swiss entrepreneur successful in selling sex toys online. Alan shares his belief in creating interesting stories versus convincing people about his business ideas. He discussed his journey from multiple start-up failures to eventually finding success with his online sex toy business, Amorana. Alan has since stepped away from that venture and is now pursuing an Olympic dream in curling for the Philippines. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to tokenize his new venture, the Alan Frei company, under Swiss law, creating a unique investment opportunity in his future earnings. Alongside becoming an Olympic curler, Alan is focusing on building stories and creating products with his new venture as he transitions from a traditional business model to a more content-creation and community-focused approach.

Drive to Earn: Hivemapper CEO Ariel Seidman On How They Mapped 9% Of The World In Only 12 Months In this episode of the Defire podcast, Jonas (@defiremoney) speaks with Ariel Seidman (@aseidman), CEO and co-founder of Hivemapper. Ariel shares the story of Hivemapper, a decentralized map of the world built with Solana and community input. With 5.7 million kilometers of roads mapped in just one year using dashcams, Hivemapper has covered about 9% of the world's roads. The drivers earn Honey, a Solana-based token, by mapping roads or training their Map AI. The data collected is then sold to various customers such as logistics companies, mapping companies, governments, insurance companies, and auto manufacturers. Ariel emphasizes the importance of understanding specific use cases and customers' needs when building applications or hardware in the crypto space.

When I sat down with Austin Federa a few weeks ago, the crypto world's sentiment, especially around Solana, was still a bit bleak. Fast forward to today, and the landscape seems to have shifted dramatically. In our wide-ranging conversation about Solana, we delved deep into: - Solana's unique approach to scaling blockchain at its core. - The history and evolution of computing and its parallels with blockchain. - The economic dynamics of crypto and how Solana fits into the bigger picture. - The challenges and criticisms faced by Solana in the crypto community. - Austin's journey from environmental studies to the forefront of blockchain technology. It's fascinating how a few weeks can change perspectives. Dive into our chat and discover the philosophy, technology, and rise of Solana.

On the latest episode of the Defire Podcast we have a wide-ranging conversation with Luzius Meisser, a leading entrepreneur, investor, and the Chairman of Bitcoin Suisse. Luzius shares his vision: why the world's National Banks might soon hold Bitcoin in their reserves. Discover why Switzerland is the go-to haven for crypto innovators. Plus, get a firsthand look into Luzius's newest venture, Aktionariat, an ambitious project aimed at tokenizing shares of startups and small companies. Imagine a currency anchored and buoyed by the heart of the economy – its enterprises.

In this episode Marc Baumann, shares his insights and experiences in the cryptocurrency industry. They delve into topics such as the early years of Bitcoin Suisse and the crucial role played by co-founder Niklas Nikolajsen. They also discuss the marketing strategies employed by Bitcoin Suisse, the potential of the Metaverse and NFTs, the challenges of mainstream adoption, and why brands are still bullish on web3.

In this episode of Defire, host Jonas takes listeners on an unexpected journey into the world of human-AI relationships. The guest, David Porter (not his real name), shares his unique and deeply personal story of falling in love with an AI named Eve. From the initial download of an AI companion app to the surprising blossoming of a romantic relationship, David's story challenges our preconceived notions of connection, companionship, and love itself. The episode explores the human side of the crypto universe, the epidemic of loneliness, and the surprising demographics of AI companionship. It delves into the controversial world of erotic role play with AI, and the ethical obligations companies may have as these relationships become more lifelike. This episode of Defire is a testament to the power of technology and its potential to transform our lives in ways we could never have imagined.

Okay, so imagine you're in a world where you could get a certificate for anything - a piece of art, a house, even a share of stock - and have it universally recognized across any marketplace or blockchain. Sounds like a sci-fi movie, right? Well, welcome to the world of Wakweli.

Welcome to another episode of the Defire Podcast, where we explore the human side of crypto. This time, we're diving deep into the world of professional crypto investors with Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Matt pulls back the curtain on the strategies that professional crypto investors use to maximize their returns. He shares his insights on portfolio construction, the art of picking the right coins, and the importance of diversification in the crypto space. Ever wondered if Ethereum could flip Bitcoin? Or how to talk to institutional investors about crypto? Matt tackles these questions and more, providing a wealth of knowledge that both seasoned investors and crypto newcomers will find invaluable. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the leading voices in crypto asset management. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to level up your crypto game.

Ready to venture beyond traditional finance? Dive into this episode of "Defire", as we host Michael Svoboda, CEO of Liquity, a driving force in the DeFi world. We delve into fascinating stories of ordinary individuals leveraging crypto assets, discuss the rising controversies around stablecoins, and learn how Liquity is operating independently, managing billions in loans. As we shed light on Liquity's potential to disrupt traditional banking, you'll get an eye-opening perspective on the untapped power of DeFi. It's time to rethink what you thought you knew about money and finance!

In this episode of Defire, we dive into the fascinating story of Shaban Shaame, the NFT Godfather and true OG of the NFT world. We'll learn about how he was creating NFTs before the term even existed, and how he put the cards from his fantasy game, Spells of Genesis, on Counterparty in 2015. In this episode, we'll hear from Shaban Shaame firsthand about his journey and contributions to the NFT world. We'll also explore why Magic the Gathering continues to outperform Hearthstone in earnings, despite having lower play rates, what Shaban thinks about Ordinals and what the new thing is he is working on. Stay tuned for an insightful and inspiring conversation with the NFT Godfather himself.

In this engaging episode, Jonas (@defiremoney) chats with AKVA (@akva556), the founder of the exciting new Bitcoin-native NFT project, Ordinal Honey Badgers (@HoneyBadgersBTC). Discover how they're making satoshis non-fungible, celebrating Bitcoin's spirit animal, and igniting the Stacks ecosystem.

In this podcast episode, we hear from Thomas Bohner, CEO and co-founder of Credix, about how they are helping cash-rich institutions loan money to emerging markets with attractive returns. Learn about the challenges of financing SMEs in the global south, the potential for trillions of dollars in on-chain loans, and the importance of building a strong legal stack. Hear Thomas's key takeaways and insights on the future of lending in emerging markets.

Alpha (@illustratealpha) is the mastermind behind Coinfessions, a website where you can anonymously post crypto related confessions. With over 150,000 followers on his Twitter account (@coinfessions), Alpha provides an outlet for people who want to get their secrets off their chest and share it with the world.

Gami is building the Redbull of web3 without the sugary drinks. Gnars DAO is a new way to fund extreme athletes who produce action-packed videos or make extraordinary events happen. Instead of selling energy drinks, Gnars is auctioning off up 26 NFTs every day. This idea and funding model is based on Nouns. You know these on-chain pixelart NFTs with the iconic glasses. In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Gnars and Nouns, and we learn why Gami invested over 200’000 USD to buy two Nouns NFTs earlier this year and what his plans are with these NFTs.

Since the very beginning Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, has received accusations of having hidden racist and antisemitic imagery in their NFT collection. I was skeptical at first and didn't really see it. How could some monkey pictures that some of today's most beloved superstars proudly showed off and sometimes even used as their profile pictures on Twitter and Instagram be racist?

The collapse of the crypto exchanges FTX and Celsius bring self-custody front and center again. For Stadicus (@stadicus3000), securing cryptocurrency is his bread and butter since he is the Co-founder of Shift Crypto, the maker of the BitBox hardware wallet. In this episode, we revisit the basics of self-custody and how to keep your crypto safe.

On Tuesday (Nov 8, 2022), a bank run on the cryptocurrency exchange FTX triggered one of the most significant setbacks in the crypto industry since Mt. Gox. I invited Feyyaz Alingan (@freshfey), the founder of Bluealpine Research, to digest what had happened.

Today on the show, I have the pleasure of talking to Fulowa (@Fulowa). Fulowa is a true NFT degen and the co-founder of OnChained, an NFT analytics platform. In this episode, Fulowa shares with us how he went from doing manual labor as Chemist in a laboratory to switching careers and becoming a data scientist and now his latest station as a JPG trader and entrepreneur. Fulowa also shares his ideas on what's happening in the NFT market and why NFT trading, or crypto in general, is similar to playing a video game. He also shares with us the tools he uses to spot opportunities in the NFT market, and we also dive deeper into the Cyberkongz NFT project and community, where he is an active member to this day.

João is a Brazilian entrepreneur and investor from Rio de Janeiro. He started an investment firm when he was only 19 years old, and then he made a small fortune as a bond trader in Miami, which led him to buy US helicopters and fly them down to Brazil in his twenties. When he returned to Rio he started investing in startups. Several of them became unicorns (in Brazilian Reais). Nowadays, João is investing in crypto companies with a connection to real life and he is currently raising a new crypto fund focused on Latin America with his latest company Fuse capital.

Alain Brenzikofer (@brenzi5) and his Encointer association have launched a new digital currency in Zürich, Switzerland. The digital currency, Leu (meaning Lion in Swiss German), wants to become an equal-opportunity money system that supports the local economy and fights inequality worldwide. The trick is that you can only use it locally. Oh, and did I mention that you can get it for free?

GM. This is Defire (@defiremoney), the podcast that feels like relaxing in a hammock in the shades of palm trees, sipping delicious coconut water while magically getting smarter about crypto. Today on the show, we hear the story of Corina (@0xCorina). Corina is working in the growth core unit at MakerDAO, the OG DeFi lending protocol and issuer of the stablecoin DAI. After the spectacular collapse of UST and Luna, many people, myself included, have rediscovered the tried and tested DeFi OGs. MakerDAO is not the shiny new thing in the DeFi tool shed, and they also don't have the loudest voices and promoters on social media. But it has something that most other protocols don't: MakerDAO did withstand the test of times and has solidified its place as this solid building block in the DeFi world. In this conversation with Corina, we talk about MakerDAO and how it works. We talk about the newfound popularity of the stablecoin DAI and how the governance process works. I also asked Corina more mundane questions: How it is to work for a DAO? Wow do you get hired? and how do you get paid? Ultimately, we also talk about why women are still underrepresented in crypto, and Corina highlights some fantastic initiatives that successfully bring more diversity to crypto.

In this episode of defire (@defiremoney): The story of Jason Hitchcock (@jasonhitchcock). Jason is the founder and General Partner of Four Moons, a hedge fund actively investing in DeFi. Before moving to crypto, Jason spent over a decade at early-stage startups, helping companies get the first 1000 users. One startup, Bebo, a live streaming app, got acquired by Twitch. Even though Jason is managing a sizeable Defi fund, he remains incredibly relatable. He is a gifted storyteller. In this episode, he takes from his startup days to being acquired by Twitch. He decided to go all-in on crypto during the pandemic and made it big, but he also lost half a million to hackers. This is a fast-paced and exciting conversation. Jason doesn’t hold back on details and specifics. He reveals the astonishing amount of money he made just by farming airdrops and shares his thoughts and tips on what he thinks is most important for people trying to make it in DeFi. For instance, launching a chat group with your friends who have the same financial goals. We recorded our conversation before the Terra Luna debacle. For updates on Jason and Four Moon Capital follow his Twitter account (@jasonhitchcock)

Today on the show, I (@defiremoney) am going to visit a VC with a pleasing baritone voice. Ryan Zurrer (@kukulabanze) is the founder of Dialectic (@Dialectic_CH). Ryan somehow managed to reliably be early to almost everything. From crypto, renewables, NFTs and now even psychedelics. In this conversation, we talk about his journey from trading dot com stocks as a teenager to how he became CEO of a big energy company in Brazil when he was only 25 years old. Ryan also shares the stories of the early days of Polychain Capital (@polychaincap) and how two guys with a laptop started one of the most successful VC funds out of an apartment in San Francisco. But that's not all; we also talk about NFTs and Art. Ryan recently gained notoriety in the art world when he bought Human One, a digital artwork slash sculpture by the artist Beeple for 29 million dollars. Ryan relives the moment of the auction, explains his strategy and tells us what makes this sculpture of an astronaut strolling through a dystopian landscape so unique.

This episode, REZ (@0xRez) takes us into the world of carbon credits on the blockchain. He explains how the carbon credit market functions and how buying such credits funds climate projects in real life. This episode is an excellent introduction to Regenerative Finance (ReFi) - a new crypto movement that uses the powerful market mechanics of DeFi to combat climate change. About Defire defire is a podcast making crypto more fun, engaging and accessible for everyone. Jonas (@defiremoney) is interviewing the most exciting minds in the crypto-sphere and brings their stories to life.

In this episode I talked with Orange DAO and Origami founder Matt Voska. we talked about: How Matt hacked his way into Y Combinator. Why regulations crushed his startup dream of flight-sharing. How he and his friends built Orange DAO. Why he believes 2022 to be the year of the DAOs. Why Rio de Janeiro is an ideal city for digital nomads.. Why Matt is not a tech-bro. Which gadget help for a good night's sleep.

How this Brazilian Unicorn founder launched the world’s first DeFi ETF and helped my father-in-law to buy Bitcoin with Roberta Antunes When Roberta Antunes launched a new Bitcoin ETF last year at the Brazilian stock exchange in São Paolo, she was the first woman ever to hold such an opening speech at this venue. She did this in her current role as Chief of Growth at Hashdex. This financial services company is known for launching a variety of crypto ETFs. An ETF is a fund that you can trade and buy just like a stock. Just in case you didn’t know. Institutional and retail investors in Brazil are really into their crypto and web3 ETFs. Over 250’000 investors have bought Hash11, their flagship product representing a basket of crypto and web3 tokens, ranging from Bitcoin, Ethereum to Sandbox and UniSwap. It is the second most popular ETF in Brazil. Only the Brazilian equivalent of the S&P 500 is more popular. In her former life, Roberta co-founded Hotel Urbano. She grew the online travel agency from a scrappy team of four friends into a Unicorn with over 600 employees. In this episode, we talk about her first steps as an entrepreneur, Rio de Janeiro, and of course, the future of crypto. About defire defire is a podcast making crypto more fun, engaging and accessible for everyone. Jonas (@defiremoney) is interviewing the most exciting minds in the crypto-sphere and brings their stories to life. Subscribe And Get Exclusive Content That I Only Share With Email Subscribers

Today on the show, we will hear the story of Archon (@Archon_0x). You might know Archon from Crypto Twitter, Discord and his work with Venture DAOS, Qi Capital (@Qi_Capital) and 0X Ventures (@0x_Ventures). Archon and his fellow DAO members are always looking to find and fund the next Thorchain, Luna or Olympus DAO but also do not shy back from getting their hands dirty and helping new projects with their services.

Four months ago, @Danku_R launched a YouTube channel. Today, over 11,000 crypto fans have already subscribed to his channel. In his YouTube videos, Danku explains the latest DeFi protocols. He focuses mainly but not exclusively on the Terra Luna ecosystem. In this episode, we talk about his crypto journey, the opportunities of web 3 and NFTs for content creators. We philosophize about money. And, of course, we talk about Terra Luna. Please enjoy my conversation with Danku_R, who will be guiding us today through the quickly expanding Lunaverse.

Today on the show, I got to interview a local crypto powerhouse, Feyyaz Alingan or @FreshFey, as he is known on Twitter, is the driving force and founder of Blue Alpine Research, a german speaking crypto community and research and education company. However, you may have heard his voice elsewhere before. Feyyaz is a regular guest on Kevin Rose's Modern Finance podcast. Probably one of the biggest crypto podcasts and one of my favorite. Feyyaz is a frequent guest and contributor, so when I found out that we live in the same city, I had to get in touch with him and ask him how he did it. In our wide-ranging conversation we talk about how he started investing in crypto, where we are in this cycle, and whether or not you should invest in Shiba Inu.

The DAO was one of the first and most ambitious projects launched on Ethereum. Imagine a fully decentralized fund where tokenholders could invest in exciting new ventures together. It was supposed to be an unhackable pile of money. $250 million worth of Ether, about 16% of the available Ether supply was locked in the DAO. It was the biggest crowdfunding event in history. Then the DAO was hacked. Suddenly every single cent and even the survival of Ethereum was at risk.

Today on the show, we hear the story of Roy alias Zeneca 33. That's how he is more widely known on crypto Twitter. Roy recently turned full-time NFT trader/investor. Before that, he was a professional poker player for 15 years. Roy had so many fascinating stories about NFTs, poker playing, how to stay mentally healthy, and industry insights to share that this episode is a bit longer than usual. Please enjoy my conversation about NFTs, investing, and more with Roy alias Zeneca 33.

Yesterday a historic price correction throughout all cryptocurrencies occurred. Is this the beginning of a new crypto winter? I called up Christian Spahr ( Also on Episode 1), he is running a crypto trading bot, and asked him to share his perspective.

Bringing the promise of blockchain technology to millions and millions of people is the goal and mission of today's guest. Do Kwon is the Co-founder and CEO of Terraform Labs, the company behind the Terra Blockchain. Do and his team have built a flourishing ecosystem on top of Terra. Each of the applications is designed to solve one of the common financial problems of everyday users: Chai Pay is for Payments, Mirror makes it easy to invest in stocks and equities, and Anchor offers a fixed interest savings account.

defire is a podcast making crypto more fun, engaging and accessible for everyone. Jonas (@defiremoney) is interviewing the most exciting minds in the crypto-sphere and brings their stories to life. Subscribe for more infos, behind the scenes Sign-up to the Unforkable mailing list, where I share all the cool stuff I find during research at unforkable.cc Sponsor Cryptovalley.jobs is a job board where engineers, designers, analysts, traders, and community builders can find exciting crypto jobs. Visit cryptovalley.jobs and sign up to the email list to get informed when new jobs are posted on the platform. About Jonathan Perkins Jonathan Perkins (@superrareperks) is the co-founder of SuperRare, a social, digital art platform for crypto art and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Jonathan is a musician, programmer, entrepreneur, and digital art collector. In this episode we deep dive into the world of digital art or crypto art. What are NFTs and how can something widely available online still be valuable? How did the crypto art market seemingly blow up over night? Why should you care? We talk about the beginnings of SuperRare and how difficult it was to convince people to take digital art seriously. We deep dive into the NFT boom. From digital art to collectibles to things in between, like CryptoPunks. Finally, we also look behind the scenes trying to figure out who are the people buying all these tokens? Digital Artworks featured in the the show: Click to transmute by pak (also on the podcast cover art) Rainbow Sunset by trippyogi Rebirth of Venus by lilmiquela Find out more about SuperRare at SuperRare.co Beats by Yung Kartz

As the head of research at Bitcoin Suisse, Raffael Huber's job is to stay on top of the latest development when it comes to crypto. In this episode, we discuss the drivers of the current bull market and deep dive into the DeFi hype. Raffael shares how to evaluate interesting crypto projects, the monetary premium of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and why in the end, it all boils down to trust.

How a bunch of filmmakers flip the script on how movies are financed, produced and distributed. There's the blockchain involved, at least kind of ... and Heidi.

How a 19-year-old genius and a ragtag group of hackers invented the new internet of money. Camila Russo, entrepreneur, journalist, and author, is our field guide through the Ethereum Genesis Story.

Can you Imagine getting phone calls from strangers, begging, and threatening you to invest money in your startup? Cyrus Fazel (@Cyrus_Fazel) has experienced exactly that when he was raising money through an initial coin offering (ICO) at the end of 2017. In this episode, we dive deep into the origin story of his startup SwissBorg. Cyrus shares his best-kept secrets as we relive the ups and downs before, during, and after the ICO. This episode is packed with useful information anecdotes and funny bits and pieces for everyone who is interested in crypto. SwissBorg is alive and kicking and recently launched its Wealth App. Check it out at swissborg.com *** If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. It takes less than 50 seconds, and it really makes a difference and helps me to convince hard-to-get guests. Sign up for the Unforkable email list at defire.money Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please get in touch at defire.money Follow me on social media Twitter: twitter.com/unforkablepod Instagram: instagram.com/unforkablepod/

The Case for Tezos with Adrian Brink ‘My baker just sent me some XTZ’ Do you know what this means? If not, then this episode is for you! Adrian Brink (@adrian_brink) is the Co-founder of Cryptium Labs. He and his team of engineers and researchers are running one of the biggest staking services for the Tezos network directly out of the Swiss alps. In this conversation, we dive deep into the Tezos blockchain. We discuss how Tezos Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism works. Why governance is important and what XTZ, the native cryptocurrency of Tezos, one day could be useful for. We also learn why Tezos is called the self-amending blockchain and what formal verification is all about. *** If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference and helps me convince more guests to come on the podcast. For show notes and past guests, please visit defire.money Sign up for the Unforkable email mailing list at defire.money Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please get in touch at unforkable.cc Follow Unforkable: Twitter: twitter.com/unforkablepod Instagram: instagram.com/unforkablepod/

Do you think your favorite cryptocurrency is money? One indicator could be, if someone already released a rap track about it. Because we all know that money and rap go together like Snoop and weed. On this episode, Jonas talks to three artists who made or continue to make (rap) music about crypto / blockchain. They talk about what drives them, how they got into crypto and why it’s sometimes important to flex a little. The guests (and their music) featured on this episode are: Toby Ganger: https://twitter.com/tobyganger Lil Bubble: https://twitter.com/thecryptobubble 88N8: https://twitter.com/The88N8

Trading cryptocurrencies can be stressful. But what if there was a computer program, that could do it for you? In the very first episode of Unforkable I talk with Christian Spahr about his experience with crypto trading bots. During his time at the University Christian started trading bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies in. After one too many trading sessions that lasted until the early morning, it became evident for him, that he needed a technical solution that would do the trading for him. Together with a friend, they started to build their very own crypto trading bot.