Best Charlie Shrem Podcasts (2025)

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Hack Hero Ogle: Recovering $500M, Glue Network, and the Path to Mass Adoption 17:43

17d ago17:43

17:43

In this gripping episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ogle, a renowned crypto security expert who has recovered over $500 million from hacks and scams. Known as the "bat signal" for crypto recovery, Ogle shares his journey, his innovative approach to solving blockchain security issues, and the vision behind his new project, Glue Netwo…

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S16 E3: Charlie Shrem & DG Yoda on Digital Gold (DGD) 1:50:50

24d ago1:50:50

1:50:50

Bitcoin OG Charlie Shrem is now the chief evangelist of a project called Digital Gold (DGD). In this episode, I ask him and his business partner Digital Gold Yoda all the important questions about the legitimacy of their new cryptocurrency.Time stamps:Introducing Charlie Shrem & Digital Gold Jedi (00:00:48)Is Charlie Still Bullish on Bitcoin? (00:0…

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S16 E6: Super Testnet on Monero vs Lightning Network Privacy 2:29:39

2d ago2:29:39

2:29:39

Bitcoin developer Super Testnet argues that the Lightning Network is more private – and therefore better suited for darknet markets than Monero. In this episode, he breaks down all the nuances involved and defines good financial privacy.By Vlad Costea

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Meb Faber: Taxation and Diversification - [Making Markets, EP.54] 54:33

6d ago54:33

54:33

My guest today is Meb Faber, the co-founder and CIO of Cambria Investments, an RIA that manages over $2B in assets. Meb is also one of the biggest investing nerds I know, and today, we dive into a wide variety of topics, from taxation to portfolio construction to various asset classes. We start by diving into the 351 exchange, its mechanics, and th…

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S15 E5: Reuben Yap on Firo & ZK Privacy 4:12:39

7d ago4:12:39

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Reuben Yap is one of the co-founders of Firo (previously Zcoin): an implementation of the Zerocoin paper from 2013, which was first proposed as a Bitcoin soft fork to improve the network's privacy via Zero Knowledge proofs.By Vlad Costea

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From Antiques to Bitcoin: Mel Sands on Collectibles, Community, and the Hunt for Satoshi’s Newspaper 19:31

19d ago19:31

19:31

In this vibrant episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Mel Sands, vintage and antique dealer turned Bitcoin advocate, to explore the intersection of collectibles, community, and crypto history. Mel’s journey from discovering Bitcoin through a forgotten $100 investment to becoming a passionate evangelist and collector is a testament to h…

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Bitcoin Day Naples: John Drew on Sound Money and Building Local Bitcoin Communities 15:04

20d ago15:04

15:04

In this exciting episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with John Drew, organizer of Bitcoin Day, to discuss the upcoming Bitcoin Day Naples on January 18, 2025, and how these grassroots events are reshaping Bitcoin education and community building. We explore: What is Bitcoin Day?: From its origins in Omaha to becoming a nationwide movement…

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Quarterly Market Recap: Q4 2024 - [Making Markets, EP.53] 42:24

21d ago42:24

42:24

In this Q4 2024 recap episode of Making Markets, Eric and Matt examine how markets defied bearish expectations, with the S&P 500 up 23% and Bitcoin surging 150%. Eric provides insight into Bitcoin's growing institutional adoption, particularly focusing on BlackRock's record-breaking Bitcoin ETF launch and its implications for the broader crypto mar…

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S16 E4: John Light on ZK Tech to Scale Bitcoin & Make It Private 1:43:40

21d ago1:43:40

1:43:40

John Light is a researcher who specializes in bringing Zero Knowledge cryptography to supplement Bitcoin's limitations in scalability & privacy. With ZK rollups, Bitcoin stands a better chance to onboard 8 billion people onto trust-minimized layer 2s.By Vlad Costea

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Bitcoin, Truth, and the Next Monetary Revolution: Brian Estes on Building a Better Financial Future 16:20

24d ago16:20

16:20

In this deeply insightful episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Brian Estes, Chief Investment Officer of Off the Chain Capital, early Bitcoin OG, producer of the documentary God Bless Bitcoin, and a tireless advocate for financial truth. Brian’s journey from traditional finance skeptic to one of Bitcoin’s most vocal proponents is a sto…

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Argentina’s Crypto Revolution to Decentraland 2.0: Yemel Jardi on Building the Future of Virtual Worlds 24:58

26d ago24:58

24:58

In this electrifying episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of Decentraland, Bitcoin OG, and a pivotal figure in the evolution of blockchain and virtual reality. From the transformative crypto scene in Argentina to spearheading Decentraland’s latest innovations, Yemel’s journey is a testament to the power…

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S16 E2: Liam Eagen on Crypto(graphy) Research & Innovation 2:03:55

28d ago2:03:55

2:03:55

Time stamps:Introducing Liam (00:00:25)Shielded Client-Side Validation (00:01:53)Challenges in Bitcoin Development (00:05:36)The Soft Fork Independence of Shielded CSV (00:06:31)Introduction to OP_CAT (00:06:31)Opinions on Bitcoin Covenant Proposals (00:07:06)Integer Arithmetic in Bitcoin (00:09:26)Alpen Labs and Their Projects (00:12:23)Optimistic…

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Cryptography to Crypto Giants: Ran Goldi on Fireblocks, Innovation, and Securing Blockchain’s Future 19:23

30d ago19:23

19:23

In this epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, I sit down with Ran Goldi, VP of Payments at Fireblocks, one of the most influential companies in the crypto and blockchain space. Ran’s journey is as fascinating as the industry he’s helped shape—from algorithmic trading to launching startups, to his time in Israeli intelligence, and ultimately build…

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S16 E1: Mike Belshe on BitGo, Self Custody & The Future of Bitcoin 1:59:56

1M ago1:59:56

1:59:56

Time stamps:Introducing Mike Belshe (00:00:42)Mike Belshe's Background (00:01:58)Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody (00:02:05)Multi-Signature Technology (00:03:56)Understanding Multi-Party Computation (00:04:51)Advancements in Cryptography (00:05:53)BitGo's Role in Tokenizing Bitcoin (00:08:26)Defining DeFi's Importance (00:09:09)Mike's Technol…

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Eric Johnson: The Complex World of Global Logistics - [Making Markets, EP.52] 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

My guest today is Eric Johnson, the Senior Technology Editor at the Journal of Commerce. With over 20 years of experience covering the intersection of logistics and technology, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In our conversation, we explore the complex and fascinating world of logistics—how goods move from point A to point B, the my…

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S15 E71: Amir Taaki on Bitcoin & DarkFi 7:07:54

1M ago7:07:54

7:07:54

Time stamps:Introducing Amir (00:00:47)Reflections on Bitcoin Privacy (00:01:44)Layer 2 Solutions Discussion (00:02:36)Challenges of Layer 2 Usability (00:04:46)Interest in Layer 2 Proposals (00:05:51)Simplicity in Opcode Development (00:06:54)Concerns Over Opcode Usage (00:08:03)Historical Context of Bitcoin's Scripting Language (00:09:00)Limitati…

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S15 E70: Jeff Garzik on Hemi & Bitcoin Development 1:04:36

2M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Time Stamps:Jeff Garzik’s Contributions (00:00:47)Overview of Hemi (00:02:32)Scaling Bitcoin (00:03:11)Challenges with Current Solutions (00:04:17)Lightning Network Use Cases (00:05:04)Goals of Hemi (00:05:56)Integration with Bitcoin (00:07:19)History of Open Source Software (00:08:20)Security and Trust in Established Technologies (00:10:01)Satoshi…

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Building a $2 Trillion network. The Digital Gold revolution explained. Commodity to Currency. 37:30

2M ago37:30

37:30

Bitcoin is a commodity, not money. At least, that's the argument my guest, Digital Gold Yoda, lays out today as we dive into the revolutionary project that aims to achieve what Satoshi Nakamoto originally envisioned DigitalGold.com. Imagine a network of 100 million nodes running proof-of-stake technology on regular computers—decentralized, efficien…

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S15 E69: Zach Herbert on Passport Prime by Foundation Devices 2:13:38

2M ago2:13:38

2:13:38

Time stamps:Announcing the New Passport Prime (00:01:49)Competitive Landscape of Hardware Wallets (00:03:17)The Challenge to Replace Trezor (00:03:17)Introduction of the Passport Prime (00:05:25)Features of the Passport Prime (00:06:54)Expanding Digital Security (00:08:07)Comparison to Steve Jobs' Presentation (00:08:34)Open Source Platform Develop…

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Charlie Shrem: The Journey of Bitcoin - [Making Markets, EP.51] 49:29

2M ago49:29

49:29

My guest today is Charlie Shrem. Charlie was a founding member of the Bitcoin Foundation and BitInstant - one of the earliest Bitcoin exchanges. In this episode, he takes us through his incredible life story-starting with how an Orthodox Jew from Brooklyn got into the wild world of Bitcoin. He then talks about how Bitcoin went from a toy to a real …

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S15 E68: Paul Sztorc on Activating Drivechains via CUSF (Core Untouched Soft Fork) 2:10:46

2M ago2:10:46

2:10:46

Time stamps:Introducing Paul… again! (00:00:46)Core Untouched Soft Work (00:01:56)Peter Todd's Criticism (00:02:19)Debate on Soft Forks (00:04:44)Luke Dash Jr.'s Perspective (00:05:00)SPV Wallets and Full Nodes (00:08:51)Data Availability Issues (00:12:10)Neutrino and Privacy (00:14:16)Dandelion++ Proposal (00:17:05)Quality of Bitcoin Core Developm…

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Adam Abbas: Navigating the Credit Markets - [Making Markets, EP.50] 56:43

2M ago56:43

56:43

My guest today is Adam Abbas, Portfolio Manager and Head of Fixed Income at Oakmark. After recording over a hundred podcasts, I was thrilled to finally chat with another Fixed Income manager. We start with some valuable lessons from investing in the TMT sector, the impact of zero interest rates, and the role of monetary policy in the credit markets…

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S15 E67: Rocelo Lopes on Self Custody, Tether Truth & Generational Bitcoin 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Time stamps:Welcome to the Gymcast! (00:00:51)Rocelo's Introduction (00:01:47)First Bitcoin Transaction (00:02:51)Buying Bitcoin in Tokyo (00:03:17)Meeting Satoshi Nakamoto? (00:05:13)Importance of Physical Fitness for HODLing (00:06:51)Transition from Bitcoin Skeptic to Miner (00:08:22)Future of Bitcoin Mining (00:09:35)From Bitcoin Enthusiast to …

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S15 E66: Jameson Lopp on Michael Saylor, Bitcoin Ossification & Paranoid Crypto Anarchism 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Time stamps:Introduction (00:00:56)Michael Saylor & Paranoid Crypto Anarchy (00:01:20)Bitcoin Block Size Discussion (00:03:10)Ossification of Bitcoin (00:04:09)Challenges of Second Layer Solutions (00:05:31)Botanics and Spider Chain (00:08:15)Practicality of Innovations (00:09:44)State of the Lightning Network (00:10:14)Liquidity Management in Ligh…

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Eric Seufert: A Primer on Digital Advertising - [Making Markets, EP.49] 53:37

3M ago53:37

53:37

My guest this week is Eric Seufert. In the words of Ben Thompson from Stratecherry, Eric is arguably the best writer and commentator on digital advertising, and today, he gives us a masterclass on the subject. We start by talking about Apple’s ATT framework, Meta’s recovery, and what the current ecosystem looks like. We also talk about X, advertisi…

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S15 E65: Bitcoin Covenants Without Soft Forks with Avihu M. Levy of StarkWare 44:10

3M ago44:10

44:10

The recent ColliderScript research paper is a game changer: it enables Bitcoin covenants at a high cost, but without requiring any soft fork. It's the most remarkable breakthrough since BitVM and co-author Avihu M. Levy is here to explain how it works!Time stamps:Introduction (00:00:45)Avihu M. Levy's Background in Bitcoin (00:02:25)Covenants in Bi…

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Bitcoin’s New Era: Adoption, Wealth, and the Role of the Giants with Gary Cardone 34:12

3M ago34:12

34:12

We are about to embark on a new era for Bitcoin and maybe even Crypto. The 2024 election has changed everything. I sat down with Gary Cardone, a powerhouse in energy and digital assets, as we explore the seismic shifts happening in Bitcoin and the crypto world. Gary dives deep into how Wall Street and even U.S. politics are shaping Bitcoin’s path f…

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S15 E64: David A. Johnston on Bitcoin 2.0 & Decentralized AI 2:18:45

3M ago2:18:45

2:18:45

Time stamps:Introducing David A. Johnston (00:00:51)David's Bitcoin Journey (00:02:34)Bitcoin 2.0 Discussion (00:02:54)Mastercoin and ICOs (00:05:31)Community Reactions to Digital Assets (00:06:31)Bitcoin's Ideological Divide (00:07:46)The Bitcoin 2.0 Panel (00:09:00)Emergence of Ethereum (00:09:30)Irreconcilable Differences (00:10:08)Freedom Maxim…

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S15 E63: David Bailey on Bitcoin & Trump 1:47:27

3M ago1:47:27

1:47:27

Time stamps:Introduction (00:00:47)David's Background and Media Interest (00:02:27)Transition to Trump Support (00:03:37)Historic Casascius Bitcoin Moment (00:04:36)Conference Tensions (00:06:02)Trump's Speech and Bitcoin (00:09:21)Missed Opportunities with Elon (00:11:42)Trump's Positive Reception (00:12:47)Understanding the Bitcoin Transition Tea…

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S15 E62: Josh Swihart & Kris Nuttycombe on Zcash & Privacy 1:37:22

3M ago1:37:22

1:37:22

Time stamps:Introducting Josh & Chris (00:00:50)Criticism of Zcash (00:01:44)Origins of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (00:02:18)Technological Challenges (00:04:00)Need for Internet Cash (00:05:45)Radicalization & Maximalism (00:07:01)Evolution of Zcash Addresses (00:08:19)Transparent vs. Shielded Addresses (00:09:00)Misconceptions About Transparent Address…

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Sam Rines: What the Election Means for Markets - [Making Markets, EP.48] 46:46

3M ago46:46

46:46

My guest this week is Sam Rines, economist, author and Macro Strategist at WisdomTree. Sam was the first guest on Making Markets one year ago, where a lot of his takes proved to be highly accurate. So we decided to record part II one week before the election. We start with his base case for the election, the potential scenarios, and what has and ha…

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S15 E61: Polto & Darko on Self Custody Pro Tips 1:35:18

3M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

Time stamps:Introducing Polto & Darko (00:00:50)Top Hardware Wallets (00:01:33)Trade-offs in Multi-Signature Wallets (00:02:06)Importance of Secure Elements (00:03:25)Passphrase Usage and Security (00:04:37)Confusion Around Passphrases (00:06:06)Backing Up Passphrases (00:07:14)BIP 39 and Passphrase Features (00:08:02)Derivation of Wallet Addresses…

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Joe Magyer: Entrepreneurship, Markets, and the Fed - [Making Markets, EP.47] 44:58

4M ago44:58

44:58

This week again, I’m again on the other side of the mic, as I’m interviewed by Joe Magyer, the founder of Seaplane Ventures. This is a wide-ranging conversation where we talk about the Fed rate cut, cover different asset classes including VC, PE, Fixed Income, and Public Equities, and my journey in building Canopy Capital. This episode first appear…

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S15 E60: Andrey Sabelnikov & Pavel Nikienkov on Zano & Privacy 2:31:54

4M ago2:31:54

2:31:54

Andrey Sabelnikov has a history with the CryptoNote protocol, and even worked under pseudonymous Monero grandfather Nicholas von Saberhagen. Recently, he built Zano with Pavel Nikienkov. It's a protocol for issuing tokens with good privacy.Time Stamps:Introducing Andrey & Pavel (00:00:54)What is Zano? (00:02:46)Hybrid Consensus Mechanism (00:04:50)…

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S15 E59: David Burkett on MWEB & Privacy 39:29

4M ago39:29

39:29

MWEB (MimbleWimble Extension Block) is a way to add privacy & extra scalability on a parallel blockchain. First proposed by Andrew Poelstra in 2016, it was quickly forgotten in the Bitcoin world. But thanks to David Burkett, it's now live on Litecoin.Time stamps:Introduction to MWEB and David Burkett (00:00:55)Origins of MWEB (00:01:40)Comparing MW…

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Quarterly Market Recap: Q3 2024 - [Making Markets, EP.46] 38:58

4M ago38:58

38:58

Eric and Matt share insights on the market's performance through the third quarter of 2024, highlighting the S&P rising by 6% and a significant 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the first since the pandemic. Eric reflects on market sentiment and the complexities of predicting Fed actions, addressing the contrasts between past and pres…

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S15 E58: Liam Eagen, Robin Linus & Jonas Nick on Shielded Client Side Validation & Bitcoin Privacy 1:51:48

4M ago1:51:48

1:51:48

Liam Eagen (Alpen Labs), Robin Linus (Zero Sync, BitVM) & Jonas Nick (Blockstream, Taproot) talk about their groundbreaking research paper about Shielded Client-Side Validation – a new way to bring privacy & scalability to Bitcoin.––––––––––––––––––––––––––Time stamps:Introduction (00:00:51)What is Client-Side Validation? (00:02:09)Trade-offs in Cl…

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Robbie Cannon: The Evolution of Asset Management - [Making Markets, EP.45] 53:54

4M ago53:54

53:54

My guest this week is Robbie Cannon. Robbie founded Horizon Investments in 1999 and grew the company to $7B in AUM before selling in 2021. Today, he takes us on a tour of the asset management industry. We cover many fascinating topics, such as the industry's evolution over 25 years, the blurring of lines between wealth and asset management, oligopo…

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S15 E57: Orkun Kilic on Citrea, ZK Rollups & Building the Bitcoin Economy 32:51

4M ago32:51

32:51

Just a few days after launching the Citrea testnet, Orkun Kilic joins the Bitcoin Takeover podcast to talk about his team's approach to building zero-knowledge proofs and the ambition to create a BTC-only economy around it.Time stamps:Rollups vs. Sidechains (00:02:02)The Need for Rollups in Bitcoin (00:04:18)Citrea's Unique Approach (00:06:29)Build…

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S15 E56: Prof. Richard Werner on Bitcoin, CBDCs & Banking 51:10

4M ago51:10

51:10

Prof. Richard Werner is best known for proposing quantitative easing while working at the Bank of Japan in the 1990s, and then predicting the 2008 financial crisis. Today, he is a fan of Bitcoin and small community banks.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Time stamps:Introducing Prof. Richard Werner (00:00:51)Richard Werner's View on Bitc…

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S15 E55: Jake Yokom-Piatt & Phoenix Green on Bitcoin, Decred & Privacy 2:58:03

5M ago2:58:03

2:58:03

Decred is one of the oldest & most respectable altcoin projects around, which today has base layer privacy by default, a very stable Lightning Network implementation & an excellent DEX. Jake Yokom-Piatt & Phoenix Green explain how it all works.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Time stamps:Introducing Jake & Phoenix (00:00:11)Jake's Background (00:…

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Jerry Derevyanny: Frameworks for Cannabis Investing - [Making Markets, EP.44] 37:46

5M ago37:46

37:46

My guest today is Jerry Derevyanny, a partner at Bengal Capital, a cannabis investing firm. Jerry has been a part of the regulated Cannabis industry since 2014, and today he shares the nuances of investing in this growing and unique industry. I enjoyed listening to Jerry’s frameworks for the industry, such as Ants versus Locusts, the similarities a…

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