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Empire features interviews with top crypto founders to get the real stories that aren’t shared elsewhere. Empire is your look behind the curtain of the crypto industry. We release two episodes per week: guest interviews on Monday and a weekly roundup on Friday.

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42:46

Picking Winners Post Trump Trade | 1000x

Empire ·

2025/01/21

This week, we discuss the fallout over the weekend as Trump launched his meme coin. We deep dive into what this means for markets into 2025, what will benefit the most, how to pick winners coming out of this & more. Enjoy!-- Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast

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76:50

The Real Strategy of Optimism's Superchain | Ben...

Empire ·

2025/01/20

In today's episode Optimism co-founder Ben Jones and growth lead Ryan Wyatt discuss the Superchain vision. They explore how the OP Stack and Superchain are transforming Ethereum scaling through unprecedented collaboration between major players like Base, Coinbase, and Kraken. The conversation covers the strategic importance of interoperability, the role of open source development, and Optimism's innovative approach to building sustainable tokenomics and governance. Featuring candid insights about

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81:15

Crypto Needs Its iPhone Moment | James Zhang

Empire ·

2025/01/18

In today's episode James Zhang joins the show to discuss the breakout year Jambo had after selling around 750,000 phones. We discuss why crypto needs to focus on go to market strategies, the killer use case for stablecoins, why mobile is so important & what to expect in 2025. Enjoy! - - Help us shape the future of Empire. Fill out our audience survey and give us your thoughts: https://empire-31ed59.beehiiv.com/forms/01a0ba12-61d0-4a12-a6c6-8bbcdb3b0060 Start your day with crypto news, analysis and

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61:19

What's Wrong with Crypto Data (And How To Fix It) |...

Empire ·

2025/01/17

In today's episode Dan Smith, Head of Data at Blockworks, joins Empire to break down why traditional crypto metrics are flawed. The episode begins with analysis of recent crypto payment acquisitions and Trump's proposed US Token Reserve, before diving deep into blockchain metrics and why REV matters more than active addresses or TVL. Dan explains Solana's outperformance of Ethereum through the lens of network revenue, examines Base's dominance in the L2 landscape, and closes with insights on

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63:39

Hivemind: AI Frameworks, Bitcoin L2s, and Death of OG...

Empire ·

2025/01/16

"The Delphi Digital Crew is back to dive into the current state of the crypto markets, exploring Bitcoin's recent price action and the potential impact of Trump's return to office. They then examine the evolving AI framework narrative in crypto, discussing why this sector could become a major bubble in 2025. The conversation shifts to an analysis of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions and their potential, particularly with OPCAT on the horizon. Finally, the team discusess the changing dynamics of market

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49:10

Has This Cycle Peaked? | 1000x

Empire ·

2025/01/14

This week, we discuss the current state of the market as macro uncertainty leaves everyone worried about what's next for crypto. We deep dive into SUI & the L1 trade, Hyperliquid, what will perform in the next leg of the bull market, crypto's KOL problem & where to find opportunity during a correction. Enjoy!-- Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram:

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51:11

Binance's CEO on the New Binance Vision | Richard Teng

Empire ·

2025/01/13

In today's episode Binance CEO Richard Teng joins Jason and Santi to dive behind the scenes of the world's largest crypto exchange. Richard reveals the untold story of how CZ recruited him, shares what it was like taking over during the $4.3B regulatory settlement, and explains how Binance maintains its aggressive edge while becoming the most regulated crypto exchange globally. They then explore their stringent listing process, geographic expansion strategy, views on DeFi vs CeFi, and what US

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70:05

The US is NOT selling $6.5B Bitcoin | Aidan Larkin,...

Empire ·

2025/01/10

In this week's roundup Jason and Santi tackle the week's biggest story - claims about the US government selling $6.5B in Bitcoin. Joined by Asset Reality CEO Aidan Larkin, they unpack how government crypto seizures actually work. The discussion expands into why crypto has transformed asset recovery compared to traditional finance, with insights into KYC/AML and real-world asset seizure cases. Thanks for tuning in!Chat with us in our new telegram: https://t.co/uvyS3SSdUn - - Start your day with

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81:08

Our 2025 Predictions

Empire ·

2025/01/06

In today's episode Jason and Santi evaluate their 2024 predictions, from successful calls on Solana's growth to misses on NFTs and explosion of restaking products. They then move on to their predictions for 2025, forecasting major L1 chain differentiation, explosive stablecoin adoption driven by banks and tech companies, Bitcoin reaching $150K with potential strategic reserves, and traditional companies being acquired by crypto firms. They also predict AI's growing influence on crypto markets, warn

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36:19

Trading Crypto's AI Moment In 2025 | 1000x

Empire ·

2025/01/06

Happy new year! This week, we discuss the current state of the market as we head into 2025. We deep dive into crypto's AI trade, the alt L1 narrative, trading trending markets vs technical analysis, what to expect in 2025 & much more. Enjoy!-- Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Definitive is a multichain trading platform used by top funds, DAOs and

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95:24

Hivemind: Crypto's 2024 Winners & Losers, Bitcoin's...

Empire ·

2025/01/04

In today's episode Jose, Ceteris, Yan, and Jason break down the year's biggest winners (Bitcoin, AI) and losers (Ethereum, L2s), covering the best founders, best investors, and top-performing sectors. The conversation then covers their 2025 predictions, making their Bitcoin price targets, crypto market cap expectations, and why AI might be the most explosive narrative. Wrapped up with wild predictions about agent swarms, crypto payments, and the future of decentralized blockchains. Thanks for tuning

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66:26

Inside AI's GPU Economy & Infrastructure Boom | Sam...

Empire ·

2025/01/03

In today's episode Kuzco founder Sam Hogan explores AI's major infrastructure shift, explaining why inference computing is set to dominate 99% of AI compute within five years. He details how Kuzco is building a global marketplace for idle GPU power, leveraging crypto for payments and verification. The conversation evolves from technical infrastructure to the emergence of AI agents, their potential impacts, and concludes with insights on preserving human value and authentic connections in an

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73:20

ETH's Modular Bet Will Work | Alex Botte & Alexander...

Empire ·

2024/12/30

In today's episode Alex Botte and Alexander Pack from Hack VC break down Ethereum's controversial shift from monolithic to modular. Starting with ETH's foundational decision to embrace L2s, they analyze the four key impacts on price, token value distribution, market share, and future adaptability. The discussion explores parallels with AWS, debates "ETH as money," and examines Solana's coming challenges with modularity. They close with predictions on which L1s and L2s will dominate in 2025, offering

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62:35

Is The Bottom In For Alts? | 1000x

Empire ·

2024/12/23

Gm! This week, we discuss the market dump, the Fed, a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, how to approach dip buying, Hyperliquid, AI agents, and much more! Enjoy-- Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Definitive is a multichain trading platform used by top funds, DAOs and pro traders. Get the best trade execution for every token on every chain, with your

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70:38

Investing in Crypto's Next App Wave with 6th Man...

Empire ·

2024/12/23

In today's episode Mike Dudas and Carl Vogel of 6th Man Ventures join Jason to unpack their fund's strategy heading into 2025. They dive deep into their investment thesis across various sectors including DePin, AI, and consumer applications. The discussion explores the evolving landscape of token economies, the future of crypto venture capital, and their controversial takes on industry giants like Coinbase. They close out by highlighting the growing intersection of social media with financial

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66:13

Creating Token Communities, Building Consumer Brands,...

Empire ·

2024/12/20

In this week's roundup we are joined buy Pudgy Penguins founder Luca Netz to unpack the recent Pengu token launch. He shares the journey from surviving the bear market with just $500k in the bank to becoming a global brand in Walmart, and explains why Pudgy Penguins is positioned to become crypto's first consumer conglomerate. The conversation delves into the challenges of fundraising for IP projects, strategic decisions around launching on Solana versus Abstract L2, and how the project aims to

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72:43

Hivemind: Bitcoin's 2025 Momentum, AI Agent Platform...

Empire ·

2024/12/19

The Hivemind team dives into crypto's hottest narratives heading into 2025. They kick off with their expectations of Bitcoin heading into January and debate the odds of Trump's strategic reserve move. The team then unpacks the emerging AI agent ecosystem, debating whether platform tokens like Virtuals will outperform individual agents, before concluding an analysis of the merits of early-stage investing through platforms like Echo and Legion versus staying liquid in the current market cycle. Thanks

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66:40

Welcome To The Banana Zone | 1000x

Empire ·

2024/12/17

Gm! This week, after a week off, we discuss Bitcoin breaking $100k! We deep dive into crypto’s 2025 cycle top, the Michael Saylor BTC bid, the rise of AI agents, the rotation to alt’s & what to expect in 2025. Enjoy!-- Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Definitive is a multichain trading platform used by top funds, DAOs and pro traders. Get the best

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78:20

Building a Crypto Portfolio for 2025 | Dan...

Empire ·

2024/12/17

In today's episode Dan from CMS and Ro from Hack join us to explore what's truly different about this crypto cycle and what patterns are destined to repeat. We examined the notable absence of credit markets compared to previous cycles and investigated why leverage hasn't built up in the system this time around. We unpacked the evolving L1 landscape, debated token distribution models, and analyzed the return of "hot money" flowing through various sectors from memecoins to NFTs. We closed out by

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68:08

Movement Labs' Token Launch & Ecosystem Strategy |...

Empire ·

2024/12/13

In today's episode Rushi from Movement Labs joins us right after their token launch to discuss what actually happens behind the scenes when launching a token in today's market. They cover the realities of working with exchanges, market makers, and dealing with the immense pressure founders face. We explore Movement's vision for bringing Web2 companies into crypto, why the next four years are critical for the industry, and how to grow from 30 million to 100 million real crypto users. Thanks for

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