Beyond digital gold: Unlocking Bitcoin’s new powers
What’s driving Bitcoin’s evolution from digital gold to a global financial powerhouse? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth sit down with Bitcoin OG Dan Held, a trailblazer since 2012, to unpack Bitcoin’s journey and its bold future. Dan dives into how innovations like DeFi and layer-2 solutions are expanding Bitcoin’s potential, while navigating community debates over NFTs and scaling. No jargon, just straight talk on why Bitcoin’s moment is now. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. Produced by Tonal Media. (00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast(00:45) Introducing Dan Held: Bitcoin pioneer(02:08) The early days of Bitcoin(03:46) Bitcoin's evolution and challenges(07:24) The future of Bitcoin and DeFi(14:31) Bitcoin community debates and innovations(20:40) Closing thoughts and future outlookFollow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Follow Starkware on X @StarkWareLtd Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.Check out Starkware at https://starkware.co/ If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
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The rise of crypto payments: Easier, faster and more fun than you think
Can crypto payments be as easy as tapping on your phone? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth team up with Stefana Banciu, growth lead at Pulsar Money, to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing payments, making them faster, cheaper and even fun. Stefana shares new innovative ways of sending crypto directly on X, transforming giveaways and cross-border transfers with transparency and ease. No jargon, just straight talk on why crypto payments could change your wallet. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast00:42 The communication challenge in crypto01:20 Blockchain payments: The future of transactions01:55 Interview with Stefana Van Cooley03:06 The convenience hurdle in crypto payments04:25 Pulsar Money: Revolutionizing payments08:03 The importance of crypto as a payment mechanism17:05 Transparency and trust in crypto giveaways20:57 Banking the unbanked: A global perspective24:03 Bitcoin mining: A story of luck and reward26:53 Closing thoughts and farewellFollow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Follow StarkWare on X @StarkWareLtd Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.Check out StarkWare at https://starkware.co/ If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
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Crypto payments future: Self-custody and mass adoption
What’s keeping blockchain from the mainstream and how do we sell it to the world? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth chat with Chad West, CMO of ArgentHQ, about the hurdles to mass adoption — cost, complexity, perception — and how ArgentHQ is tackling them with user-friendly wallets and smart marketing. Chad reveals how to make self-custody and payments feel effortless. No jargon, just straight talk on crypto’s big moment. Whether you’re new or a seasoned hodler, this one’s for you. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast00:52 Introduction to today's topic and guest02:52 Chad West's journey from Revolut to Argent04:59 Understanding self-custodial crypto06:48 Argent's crypto debit card and features09:38 Why self-custody matters16:44 Innovations in crypto usability21:41 The future of self-custodial crypto24:23 Closing remarks and next episode teaserFollow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Follow StarkWare on X @StarkWareLtd Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.Check out StarkWare at https://starkware.co/ If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
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Scaling Up: How Bitcoin’s three pillars are about to fix money
Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast, tune in co-hosts Nathan Jeffay (StarkWare) and Gareth Jenkinson (Cointelegraph) with guest Charlie Spears (Blockspace Media) as they dive into Bitcoin culture, transaction times as a feature, scaling solutions, mining, Tornado Cash ban lift, Tether’s US securities buy, Solana ETF and more. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.00:00 Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast00:56 Introduction to today's episode02:17 Bitcoin's future and vision03:00 Eli's journey from academia to blockchain04:19 What it takes to scale a blockchain06:11 Scaling Bitcoin with StarkNet07:56 Vitalik Buterin on scaling Bitcoin09:32 The importance of scaling Bitcoin12:30 The debate on Bitcoin code changes22:30 Satoshi's core principles and Bitcoin's potential25:30 Conclusion and final thoughtsFollow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Follow StarkWare on X @StarkWareLtd Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.Check out StarkWare at https://starkware.co/ If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
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Beyond the hype: How Bitcoin stays true to its values
Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast, tune in co-hosts Nathan Jeffay (StarkWare) and Gareth Jenkinson (Cointelegraph) with guest Charlie Spears (Blockspace Media) as they dive into Bitcoin culture, transaction times as a feature, scaling solutions, mining, Tornado Cash ban lift, Tether’s US securities buy, Solana ETF and more. This episode was edited and produced by Tonal Media.(00:00) Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast(01:00) Introduction to Bitcoin (01:36) Crypto Culture and Community(03:05) Impact of the pandemic on crypto communities(05:05) Introducing Charlie Spears(06:58) Understanding Bitcoin's core values(08:07) Decentralization explained(09:36) Challenges and future of Bitcoin scaling(12:00) Scaling Bitcoin: vision and reality(18:34) Key crypto stories to watch(22:32) Conclusion and farewellFollow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Follow StarkWare on X @StarkWareLtdCheck out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.Check out StarkWare at https://starkware.co/ If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast, straight talk on what crypto and blockchain do today, and what they're going to do tomorrow with Nathan Jeffay, Head of Media at StarkWare and Gareth Jenkinson, Head of Multimedia at Cointelegraph.
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