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Coffee with Captain: Crypto Markets, Products and Culture

Coffee with Captain

Coffee with Captain is a daily crypto show hosted by Cap, live every weekday morning. We cover what"s moving in markets, what"s working in products and what"s spreading in culture. Each episode breaks down what"s happening, why it matters and what to watch next, with clear explanations you can use. Expect real-time conversation and guest segments with founders and creators. Topics span Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, wallets, trading and onchain apps you can try today. For entertainment and education only

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116:07

Royal Pop Watches, Retro Tech and Cross-Chain NFTs

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2026/05/13

Physical collectibles led the conversation as Cap and the crew used the Royal Pop pocket watch launch to unpack why analog objects, retro tech and nostalgia-driven products are finding new life in a digital world. That culture thread widened into streetwear, modular accessories, resale behavior and the broader return of items people can hold, wear and show off. The show also spotlighted Boring Security DAO after OpenSea doubled the donation pot, framing self-custody education as one of the pu...

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140:03

BAYC Tests Peer-to-Peer Merch, VeeFriends Hits Topps...

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2026/05/12

Cap explored the growing overlap between physical collectibles and onchain markets, starting with the surprising depth of card shows and in-person collector culture. That set up a broader conversation around BAYC’s new peer-to-peer merch marketplace, where James Hall joined to explain how verified resale, member profiles and future bidding tools could make Ape collectibles easier to trade. The crew also looked at VeeFriends’ Topps Chrome release as another example of a Web3 brand reaching bey...

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117:12

Consensus Miami, Otherside Makes Activity Matter

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2026/05/06

The Daniel Arsham mint gave Cap a clear example of how NFT access is starting to change. Otherside activity, smaller supply drops and participation-based rewards all pointed toward a market that may value active users more than passive holders. The Miami trip added to that read, with Consensus, the Pudgy Penguins and OpenSea party and IRL activations showing stronger builder energy and more cross-community collaboration. Aaron Haver joined for Inside the Vault to explain how Unvault is openin...

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116:51

AI Workflows, Agentic Domains & Human Taste

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2026/05/05

AI took over the morning as Cap and Outer Lumen worked through how fast the tools are changing jobs, creative work and the way companies operate. The conversation moved from Coinbase layoffs into a bigger question around who adapts, who gets left behind and why taste may become the real human edge as AI makes execution easier. That thread connected naturally to Doma, Dominion and the agentic internet, where websites and domains may become more important if AI agents need trusted, crawlable so...

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115:32

CryptoPunk Sells for 205 ETH, Hyperliquid Enters...

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2026/05/04

NFT momentum kept building with big Punk sales and stronger collection activity, but the show quickly turned to the risks that come with more attention, including scammers, fake giveaways and community trust. Cap framed security as something Web3 should support before the next hack, while the crew debated what permissionless NFT ownership can and cannot solve when digital clubs cross into real-life events. Hyperliquid’s prediction market launch added a product angle, with lower fees and exist...

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177:24

NFT Momentum Returns, Can OpenSea Bring Users Back?

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2026/04/27

NFT momentum felt alive again as Cap framed the recent BAYC surge as something deeper than floor prices. The conversation focused on collectors returning, grail sales picking up and Figge’s leadership helping bring energy back to Yuga, Otherside and the broader NFT market. OpenSea became the next major question, with Cap arguing that a token launch could either reward short-term farming or help pull old collectors back into NFTs if designed correctly. By the end, the show tied the comeback to...

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122:23

Clarity Act Hits a Wall + BAYC’s PFP Comeback

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2026/04/24

Crypto policy gave the show its sharpest news hook as Cap questioned whether the Clarity Act is losing momentum and running out of calendar space. That concern fit into a wider Friday read on Bitcoin strength, ApeCoin movement and whether risk appetite is starting to return. BAYC stayed in the mix through new Ape PFP adoption, the merch capsule and Yuga’s improved communication under Figge, but the focus was more on the club’s renewed energy than another full BAYC deep dive. The show also tou...

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121:17

Xeet Picks MegaEth Over Base, BAYC Turns 5

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2026/04/23

Cap used BAYC’s five-year anniversary to look back at what made the club special early on, then tied that history to newer moves like Grails OTC and the sense that Yuga may be leaning back into culture, status and premium collector value. The show then shifted into a longer debate around Xeet choosing MegaEth over Base, with the case centered on creator incentives, distribution and why MegaEth may offer stronger near-term alignment. From there, the conversation widened into what NFT season 2....

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137:02

Crypto’s Next Risk-On Phase, BAYC’s Social Club Bet

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2026/04/22

Cap framed crypto as a market that feels closer to a loaded spring than a breakdown, arguing that ETF inflows, stablecoin growth and more capital moving onchain are setting up the next real risk-on phase. He tied that optimism to near-term policy and macro catalysts, from the Clarity Act window to renewed conversation around a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while stressing that the next big winner may still be something the market is not fully watching yet. That broader thesis met pushback in a l...

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132:18

Arbitrum Freezes Hack Funds, Yuga Eyes a BAYC OTC Desk

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2026/04/21

Cap and Outer spent the first half of the show on Arbitrum’s response to the KelpDAO exploit, debating whether emergency controls make L2s more practical for real capital or weaken the decentralization they claim to offer. That security thread widened into Ethereum’s hard fork history, Bitcoin’s future under quantum risk and the broader question of whether crypto will need more circuit breakers as bigger money moves onchain. In the back half, the conversation returned to BAYC from a different...

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141:26

BAYC Momentum Returns, Aave Feels DeFi Fallout

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2026/04/20

BAYC felt like the clearest sign of life on the show, as Cap argued the club has real momentum again behind Figge’s leadership, stronger communication and a renewed focus on community activations. That optimism was set against a much darker read on DeFi after the Kelp DAO exploit left Aave exposed and sent another wave of fear through the market. The conversation widened into wallet security, AI’s role in both attacks and defense, and why users may get more selective about which protocols the...

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124:12

REKT Energy’s Retail Push, Figge Takes Over at Yuga

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2026/04/17

Cap opens with a bullish market case, arguing crypto likely already found its bottom as Bitcoin stays strong, TradFi access keeps widening and Hyperliquid continues to stand out. He then turns to Yuga, framing Figge’s move to CEO as a meaningful reset around execution, community and a clearer future for BAYC and Otherside. The conversation later shifts to OSF, who explains how REKT has grown from an NFT-native brand into a broader consumer business. They unpack REKT Energy, Amazon traction an...

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120:36

The Bear Market Is Over, Kraken Revives Its IPO

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2026/04/16

Cap pushes back on the idea that crypto is still in a bear market, pointing to S&P highs, Kraken reviving its IPO plans, steady ETF inflows and Hyperliquid’s strength as signs that risk appetite is returning. He contrasts that optimism with lingering anxiety around jobs, housing and broader uncertainty, arguing that weak consumer sentiment does not automatically mean weak markets. The conversation then shifts into a case for why onchain rails still feel ahead of TradFi after a clunky Morg...

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135:31

AI for NFT Brands, What Ownership Really Means

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2026/04/15

The morning opens with a quick read on Bitcoin, Strategy, ETF inflows and the idea that heavy short interest could set up a stronger move if sentiment shifts. The conversation then turns to Unvault, where the team explains how royalty enforcement, multichain minting and holder divots are designed to give creators and collectors a more durable NFT model. Later, Spike from Persona joins to break down Records, an AI-powered platform that pulls a brand’s content from across the internet and conne...

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132:00

NFT Bottom Signals, Self-Custody Gets SEC Clarity

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2026/04/14

Collector energy felt different here as the conversation moved from rising BAYC and Mutant holder counts to the return of mint-day fun around Mimu’s launch. The bigger takeaway was that NFT activity may be shifting away from pure speculation and back toward culture, ownership and experiences people actually enjoy. Outer also made the AI case practical, using Codex and simple website building to show how these tools are starting to change how people search, build and deploy. The show closed on...

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139:53

World Liberty Fi Fallout, Anthropic’s Cybersecurity...

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2026/04/13

Cap opens by weighing crypto’s mixed backdrop, where favorable regulation and market strength in names like Hyperliquid and Mutants are competing with credibility hits from World Liberty FI and continued frustration around Abstract’s community handling. He then turns that tension into a broader point about NFTs and tokens as bootstrap capital, using REKT, Pudgy, VeeFriends and Beezie as examples of how strong communities can fund products, loyalty loops and brand expansion when the design act...

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112:51

Trump’s Crypto Problem, Yuga Heads to Snoop’s Compound

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2026/04/10

Cap spends most of the morning weighing whether Trump has been a net positive or net negative for crypto, as World Liberty Fi and the Trump memecoin conference clash with the policy tailwinds around the Clarity Act. He questions the optics of Trump-linked crypto activity even as the industry keeps gaining regulatory ground. The other major thread shifts to Yuga Labs, where the upcoming Snoop compound meetup and a steady run of ape ecosystem events show how strong its IRL execution has become....

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116:54

Base App Onboarding, Making NFT Mints More Social

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2026/04/09

The episode opens with a sharp product discussion around REKT’s Base app claim flow and whether easier onboarding and cleaner UX may matter more than crypto natives want to admit. The conversation then turns to collectibles, with Cap and Joey Vowels breaking down Topps Chrome NFL, Tecmo Bowl chase cards and Panini naming OpenSea its exclusive onchain marketplace. A market check keeps Bitcoin, ETF momentum and broader institutional tailwinds in view. In the back half, Austin from Neuko explain...

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153:29

Adam Back Is Satoshi, BAYC Clubhouse with Figge

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2026/04/08

Cap opens with the New York Times case for Adam Back as Satoshi before shifting into a builder conversation with Unvault and Alpha Dogs on multichain NFTs, royalty enforcement and how community-led projects can create real utility beyond speculation. The back half of the show centers on Figge, who shares how the BAYC Clubhouse can strengthen local meetups and make real-world participation a bigger part of the brand. He also explains why Otherside matters as a creator platform, with faster pub...

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127:14

The NFT Comeback, Temporary Pump or Real Collector...

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2026/04/07

Cap leans into the idea that NFT momentum may be real again, pointing to tighter supply, stronger collector interest and Yuga’s clubhouse push. Outer takes the more tempered view, arguing that the move could still be a temporary pump and a better exit for holders who have been stuck for a while. That split opens into a broader conversation about what NFT ownership should actually feel like, from delegation and bundled assets to marketplace tools that make collecting feel more intentional. The...

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