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Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained

Dive into the fascinating world of blockchain technology with Blockchain Basics! This podcast breaks down complex topics like cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, NFTs, smart contracts, and Web 3.0 into simple, easy-to-understand insights. Whether you’re new to the field or eager to expand your knowledge, each episode delivers clear explanations, expert perspectives, and practical tips to guide you through the decentralized future. Tune in to demystify the jargon and explore how blockchain is

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#76 - Crypto Market 2025 Ethereum Upgrades, Bitcoin...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/12/05

Unlock the future of cryptocurrency as we dissect Ethereum's ambitious roadmap and its impact on the broader digital asset ecosystem. Explore how the Pectra and Fusaka upgrades are revolutionizing blockchain scalability with 10x data capacity increases, why Layer-2 networks are crushing transaction costs by 90-98%, and how post-quantum cryptography is securing the future of decentralized finance. Understand the macroeconomic forces driving Bitcoin and altcoin prices, the institutional adoption wave

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35:54

#75 - Blockchain AI Investment Crypto Market 2025

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/12/01

Position yourself at the forefront of the crypto market's most explosive sector in 2025 with this investor-focused exploration of AI-blockchain convergence. This podcast analyzes the $24-27 billion AI crypto market, examining top-performing tokens like Bittensor, Fetch.ai, Render, and emerging projects capturing institutional attention. Discover why AI-related cryptocurrency interest has surged 87% in 2025, driven by real-world utility rather than speculation. We break down the investment thesis

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37:09

#74 - Monad Mainnet Breakthrough Parallel Execution,...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/28

Dive into the launch of Monad’s high-performance Layer-1 mainnet and uncover why its parallel-execution architecture is becoming one of the most discussed breakthroughs in blockchain. We analyze the MON token’s early market dynamics, the impact of the Coinbase ICO, the risks behind the unlocked supply, and the community’s polarized reaction to the airdrop. A deep, captivating overview of a technology promising to reshape the EVM landscape.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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34:22

#73 - Bitcoin ETF Options: Revolutionizing...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/24

This episode delves into the groundbreaking launch of options on Bitcoin spot ETFs, especially on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). We explore how $1.9B in notional volume on day one represents a watershed moment for institutional crypto adoption, risk hedging, and speculation. What does this mean for market liquidity, regulatory dynamics, and the future of regulated crypto exposure? Get a full breakdown of how these derivatives could reshape the financial landscape.This episode includes

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34:19

#72 - Trump Crypto Revolution GENIUS Act Stablecoins...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/21

Explore the seismic shift in U.S. crypto policy under Trump’s 2025 administration: a full-throttle pro-crypto agenda anchored by the GENIUS Act. We dive into the banning of a U.S. CBDC, the rise of regulated private stablecoins, and the geopolitics of a “digital dollar” powered by the private market. Learn how this policy supports Circle (USDC), favors issuers tied to Trump, and raises major governance and ethical risks. Can this revolution cement the U.S. as a global crypto power — or will it

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36:41

#71 - Ethereum Killers, Solana Killers & Next-Gen Chains

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/17

Welcome to the heart of Web3 rivalry, where communities rally behind “Ethereum killers” and “Solana killers” betting on the next-gen chains. This episode dissects what gives these challenger blockchains their edge — whether it’s novel consensus models, ultra-fast TPS, or radical decentralisation. We look at ecosystem narratives, capital inflows, and the real-world adoption that could tip the balance. Plus, we unpack whether these titles are hype or hard reality for investors and devs alike.This

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37:52

#70 - Blockchain in Insurance Practical Use Cases for...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/14

Let’s dive into the concrete use cases of blockchain within insurance: how it is being used in health for secure records and wearables, in auto for usage-based insurance and real-time claims, and in supply-chain connected policies where provenance and authenticity matter. We’ll feature examples, highlight the benefits of transparency and cost-reduction, and cover the roadblocks to implementation.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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#69 - Blockchain Applications in Finance, Healthcare...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/10

What does blockchain actually do in the real world? In this episode, we walk through its transformative applications in finance (cross-border payments, DeFi), healthcare (secure EHR exchange, drug traceability) and supply chain (end-to-end digital networks, authenticity in luxury goods). We examine both the opportunities and the persistent technical and regulatory obstacles: data bloat, consensus energy costs, GDPR’s right to erasure and fragmented global regulation. Featuring interviews with

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21:29

#68 - Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE): The Privacy...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/07

In a world awash with digital data, Fully Homomorphic Encryption stands poised to enable machine learning, analytics and AI workflows while keeping all inputs and results encrypted. This episode dives into the theory and practice of FHE: noise management, bootstrapping, CKKS, TFHE and the hardware acceleration that will make FHE real. We also explore the strategic implications for enterprises handling sensitive gen-omics, financial models and cross-organization collaboration.This episode includes

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36:11

#67 - $BEST Tokenomics & Multi-Chain Wallet Ecosystem...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/11/03

Best Wallet is a non-custodial, multi-chain “super-app” designed to revolutionize how users access crypto. With support for over 60 blockchains, no required KYC, an integrated DEX aggregator and a launchpad for upcoming tokens, it offers next-level usability. At the center is the $BEST ERC-20 token, powering governance rights, reduced fees and high-yield staking rewards. Having already raised over $16.7 million in its presale, the project targets a 40% market share of non-custodial wallets by 2026

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#66 - Telegram, TON & NFT Adoption A Billion Users...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/31

Mass adoption on the horizon? We look at how Telegram and its blockchain The Open Network (TON) are bringing NFTs and crypto to everyday chat apps. From username NFTs to stickers, from mini-apps to wallet integration, learn how one platform aims to onboard billions into digital ownership and blockchain culture.

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42:31

#65 - Crypto-Assets & MiCAR Institutional Adoption...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/27

The world of crypto-assets is entering a new era. With more than $4 trillion in crypto market cap and muscle from institutions like BlackRock and JPMorgan, regulatory frameworks such as MiCAR are reshaping how tokens are designed, issued and traded. In this episode we delve into token types, security vs utility debates, and how regulation is catching up to innovation.

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#64 - From Monolithic Chains to Modular Web3 How...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/24

Blockchain is evolving. This episode traces the shift from monolithic chains to modular frameworks. We explore how rollups, sharding (EIP-4844/Danksharding) and modular components are transforming how chains are built and how they scale.

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16:54

#63 - Stablecoin Crisis UST, Anchor Protocol & the...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/20

From UST’s collapse to Anchor Protocol’s unsustainable 20% APY, this episode reveals the hidden risks in DeFi’s architecture. We discuss the technical vulnerabilities, the systemic contagion, and what the future holds for stablecoin design and DeFi regulation.

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#62 - Consensus, Privacy Scalability From PoW to PoS...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/17

From the early Proof-of-Work era to the rise of Proof-of-Stake, blockchain technology has undergone a silent revolution. In this episode, we explore how the global consensus landscape is transforming — where scalability meets cryptographic privacy, and where governance defines trust. Discover how Layer-2 solutions, zero-knowledge proofs, and modular blockchains are reshaping the very foundation of decentralization. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or simply a digital-age thinker, this is your

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34:10

#61 - The Digital Dollar A New World Order

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/13

The United States is quietly reshaping the global financial landscape. This podcast delves into "crypto-mercantilism," an assertive strategy to ensure the dollar's dominance in the digital age. We'll explore the groundbreaking GENIUS Act, the strategic pivot to dollar-backed stablecoins, and the establishment of a national Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Join us as we unravel how this new financial doctrine is forcing allies and rivals like the EU and BRICS nations to react, potentially fracturing the

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#60 - Litecoin, MWEB & Lightning The Silver Digital...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/10

Often called “Digital Silver”, Litecoin (LTC) continues to prove its relevance in the ever-evolving crypto landscape. In this episode, we explore how MWEB (MimbleWimble Extension Blocks) and the Lightning Network are redefining Litecoin’s speed, privacy, and scalability. From ultra-fast, low-fee transactions to enhanced confidentiality and real-world payments, we uncover why Litecoin remains one of the most trusted and technically advanced blockchains in 2025. We’ll also discuss its growing

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15:28

#59 - Shiba Inu, Shibarium & NFTs From Meme Coin to...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/06

From a joke “meme coin” to a full Web3 ecosystem — Shiba Inu’s journey is one of the most fascinating stories in crypto. In this episode, we explore how the project is reinventing itself through Shibarium, its own Layer-2 blockchain, and how it’s expanding into NFTs, DeFi, and the Metaverse. We’ll dive into the roles of SHIB, LEASH, and BONE, the unstoppable energy of the “ShibArmy” community, and whether Shiba Inu can evolve from a speculative meme into a sustainable, utility-driven platform.A

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#58 - NEAR, AI & the Open Web User-Owned AI and...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/10/03

Top recommendation: “NEAR, AI & the Open Web: User-Owned AI and Nightshade” (title #2).Why: it merges two high-interest, high-search topics — AI and blockchain/Web3 — while using NEAR-specific terminology (Nightshade). That combination attracts both the large AI-curious audience and the Web3/NEAR niche, maximizing discoverability. Trend reports show the AI × crypto narrative is a leading theme in 2025.

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34:44

#57- Google Cloud Universal Ledger: Bridging TradFi...

Blockchain Basics: Crypto, NFTs & Web3 Explained ·

2025/09/29

In this episode, we explore the strategic convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), enabled by the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL). This neutral infrastructure provides the foundation for global transactions, trusted by institutions that refuse to rely on competitors’ rails. Discover how Python emerges as the hidden catalyst, allowing quants and financial engineers to reuse existing skills, tools, and workflows to build the future of finance. From

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