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Coffee with Captain: Crypto Markets, Products and Builders

Coffee with Captain

Coffee with Captain is a daily live crypto morning show hosted by Cap, live every weekday morning in real time. We cover crypto markets and catalysts, the products people actually use, and the builders behind the next wave. Each episode delivers 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, analysts, and creators. Topics span Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, wallets, trading, and onchain apps you

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132:45

NFT PFPs Signal Market Strength + Jason Sibley on...

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2025/07/21

ETH has surged past $3800 as Cap and Steve dive into crypto market momentum and the resurgence of NFT floor prices. They discuss how legacy PFP collections like Apes and Pudgies continue to set the pace while newer projects push innovation. Loki joins to share insights on PFPs evolving into essential digital business tools, highlighting Pudgy Penguins as a prime example. The episode features an in-depth interview with Jason Sibley, CEO of Zenko, who reveals how his company transforms brand ma...

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117:44

ETH Hits $3,600, Broken InfoFi Models & Brand Coin...

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2025/07/18

ETH breaks through $3,600 as Cap and Steve dive into the bull run signs. They discuss ETF momentum, token accumulation by institutions and how ETH supply is drying up on exchanges. The conversation shifts toward misinformation in InfoFi platforms and how current reward models are encouraging engagement over accuracy. To close out the show, they explore the concept of brand coins, using examples like Rekt Brands and VeeFriends to consider what’s working, what’s not, and what this emerging cate...

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130:01

AI Agents Will Represent You Online + Can Base App...

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2025/07/17

Coinbase’s new Base App takes center stage as the crew debates whether it can truly reshape onchain social and shift user behavior away from established platforms. The first half explores how distribution, incentives, and familiar UX determine whether new apps gain traction in Web3. In the second half, Bunchu joins to outline a future driven by AI agents that represent individuals and brands, acting on their behalf with personalized tone, values, and intent. He explains how agent-to-agent int...

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121:52

Why Tokens Dump After Airdrops + Big Finance Bets on ETH

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2025/07/16

Cap and Steve break down why token airdrops often fail, explaining how immediate sell pressure comes from poor design rather than user behavior. They explore the growing need for projects to provide meaningful utility or sinks to sustain post-launch value and debate how tokens differ fundamentally from NFTs in sentiment, economics and community dynamics. The conversation also touches on buyback strategies and when they can actually benefit holders. The episode closes with a bullish discussion...

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137:48

Eat, Pay & Earn Crypto at Blackbird + How ApeChain is...

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2025/07/15

Cap kicks off the episode by sharing a friend’s real-world experience using the Fly token at a Denver restaurant, where the server walked them through Blackbird’s seamless crypto-onboarding flow and they earned $90 in token rewards. Von Frontin and Steve discuss how Fly blurs the line between loyalty programs and brand coins, noting its cross-restaurant utility, onchain membership tracking, and potential to reduce fees for merchants. Later in the episode, Clutch Market founder SimpleFarmer an...

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136:14

Crypto Market Momentum + Motus Art on Motion, Story &...

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2025/07/14

Cap and Steve dive into the renewed energy across the crypto market as Bitcoin nears all-time highs and Pudgy Penguins lead a spike in NFT volume. They break down how credit card rewards can be stacked into BTC, the importance of real market activity over floor prices, and what this uptick signals for the broader space. Later in the episode, generative artist Motus Art (Owen McAteer) joins to explore his cinematic approach to onchain creativity, sharing how motion, sound, and slow-burn storyt...

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127:49

Bull Market Signs + NFT Lifetime Utility Debate

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2025/07/11

Cap and Steve open the show with a reflection on shifting sentiment across crypto and NFTs, questioning whether July 10 marked the start of the next bull run. They reaffirm their Ethereum conviction and explore how psychological traps like round-tripping and holding through peaks impact long-term holders. Later in the episode, they highlight a major airdrop win for holders of the IMF NFT and dig into how onchain brands are evolving with real-world perks. A spirited debate unfolds around wheth...

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132:53

Pump.fun’s Plan to Replace Social Media, AI Prompt...

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2025/07/10

Cap and Steve unpack Pump.fun’s ambitious move to replace legacy social media by merging memecoin mechanics with user-generated content, debating whether crypto-powered networks could outperform platforms like X. The conversation also included AI privacy and reflection on using tools like ChatGPT for personal growth, journaling, and decision-making and question what happens if that data is ever exposed. The episode closes with a philosophical discussion sparked by a listener question: if this...

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118:46

OpenSea Acquires Rally, NFT Lifetime Perks Debate &...

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2025/07/09

Cap and Steve challenge the evolving expectations around NFT ownership, debating whether founders still owe holders lifetime perks or if those days are over. Chris Maddern drops in to confirm that Rally App has been acquired by OpenSea and he’s stepping in as their new CTO. The conversation also touches on crypto estate planning, community dilution through access-based tokens, and why the market might be cooling on NFT utility coins. Bonus: Cap loses another Billy Bets parlay and the crew bri...

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149:27

Pump.fun Presale Pulls Attention + Doodles’ Twix...

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2025/07/08

Cap and Steve dive into pump.fun’s new presale model and whether it signals a shift in how memecoins launch on Solana or if it risks draining liquidity across the ecosystem. The crew briefly discusses BitChat, Jack Dorsey’s new Bluetooth-based messaging app, before tackling the Doodles x Twix partnership, which raises fresh concerns about brand direction and cultural relevance. The episode closes with a look at InfoFi’s rapid growth, sparking debate over whether its leaderboard incentives pro...

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129:41

Meme Launchpad Wars, GCR Trading Allegations & NFTs...

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2025/07/07

Cap and Steve return from the July 4th break to break down the timeline chaos as top crypto influencers lash out at InfoFi, memecoins, and the state of content. They explore the GCR scandal in depth, including leaked messages suggesting backend access at Binance and AWS, raising questions about trust, manipulation, and what really defines “alpha.” The second half dives into BonkFun overtaking Pump.fun in daily volume, whether meme launchpads are eating each other alive, and how collector hype...

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125:00

ETH to $10K + Why NFTs May Not Hold Their USD Value

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2025/07/04

Cap finishes the week solo on July 4 to break down why Ethereum could realistically hit $10,000, pointing to stablecoin-driven demand, institutional stacking, and a looming $5 trillion debt expansion that could reignite risk markets. He explains Tom Lee’s bold ETH reserve strategy and examines how ETH’s price surge might impact the NFT market, specifically whether top collections like Pudgy Penguins and Bored Apes can maintain their USD-denominated floors. The episode dives into macro catalys...

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138:18

Billy Bets Reward System Launches + The Future of...

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2025/07/03

Cap, Von Frontin and Bunchu discuss how tokenized equities like OpenAI and SpaceX could reshape early-stage investing and why brand coins like $REKT are modernizing loyalty through blockchain. The conversation turns to the future of work as they explore a viral story of AI-powered overemployment and consider whether full-time jobs are becoming obsolete. Bunchu then breaks down Billy Bets’ new seasonal rewards system, which allocates one million points per week from preseason through the Super...

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129:16

Crypto Is Boring Until It’s Not + Gambling Taxes,...

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2025/07/02

Cap is solo again, breaking down the Senate’s controversial tax proposal that could devastate DFS and sports-betting pros, comparing it to poker’s Black Friday. He unpacks Azuki’s new anime studio and their partnership with Westbrook Inc., aiming to combine Web3-native IP with Hollywood’s global reach. The episode also explores the rise of SocialFi platforms like Xeet, demos smooth onchain tools like Banker Bot and Virtuals, and closes with a candid conversation on why mass onboarding fails w...

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119:29

Tokenizing the World with Real Estate, RWAs and...

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2025/07/01

Cap flies solo and leads a wide-ranging discussion on the growing wave of tokenized assets, sparked by Robinhood and Kraken announcing plans to bring both public and private equities onchain. Community callers join to explore how this trend is expanding global access to U.S. stocks, how tokenized real estate is changing ownership models, and why blockchain is poised to disrupt everything from mortgages to notaries. The episode also covers KYC tradeoffs, stablecoins in emerging markets, and wh...

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126:48

Robinhood & Arbitrum + Clutch Markets Founder Breaks...

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2025/06/30

Cap is joined by SimpleFarmer, founder of Clutch Markets, for a deep dive into Arbitrum’s ecosystem, the evolving structure of L2s and L3s, and how NFT-powered prediction markets are unlocking real yield for crypto users. The conversation explores Robinhood’s potential partnership with Arbitrum, what it means for DeFi token exposure, and why platforms like Camelot and GMX could benefit from major retail distribution. SimpleFarmer also shares insight into Clutch’s unique rev-share model, new i...

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119:09

Otherside’s Game-Changing ApeChain Buildout + Are...

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2025/06/27

Cap and Steve are joined by Yuga Labs CEO Garga for a deep dive into Otherside’s evolution into a fully playable, creator-driven virtual world on ApeChain. They unveil new features like AI-assisted worldbuilding, ERC-20 token collection in-game, and a series of upcoming multiplayer releases including Bathroom Blitz. Earlier in the episode, the hosts deliver a scathing critique of the InfoFi content economy, debating whether AI-written posts and sponsored leaderboard games are eroding trust in...

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156:46

Billy Bets Is Winning With Better Sports Data +...

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2025/06/26

Cap and Steve kick off the show discussing InfoFi’s growing role in crypto media, the recent vote to dissolve ApeCoin DAO and the implications of Ledger sunsetting the Nano S hardware wallet. Around the one-hour mark, Bunchu joins to break down how Billy Bets was trained on superior data inputs and why traditional bettors are underestimating AI-powered strategies. The conversation also explores the rise of hybrid AI job roles and the lawsuit against Anthropic for allegedly training Claude on ...

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124:19

Pons Breaks Down Xeet’s Launch Strategy + Cap’s $1K...

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2025/06/25

Pons joins Cap and Steve for a deep conversation on launching Xeet, the latest InfoFi platform aiming to reward authentic engagement while avoiding the spam traps plaguing other attention marketplaces. He explains why the viral launch strategy was intentional, how Ethos integration will shape future rewards and why small accounts matter in a signal-first economy. Earlier in the episode, Cap reveals he’s hit 11 straight picks using Billy’s AI conviction score and announces a bold $1K challenge...

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120:47

How OSF Turned Rekt Guy Into a Drink Brand + Who’s...

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2025/06/24

Cap and Steve are joined by OSF for a wide-ranging interview on how Rekt Guy evolved into Rekt Drinks, now selling in 7-Eleven and exploring mainstream expansion. OSF explains how giving equity to holders has supercharged community loyalty and why they chose Abstract’s gasless wallet to onboard everyday buyers. The discussion touches on brand coins, collabs and Web3-native consumer products built for real adoption. Before the interview, the crew debates the state of NFTs, whether any new buye...

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