The Clear Crypto Podcast

The Clear Crypto Podcast
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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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The podcast focuses on various themes including the legal landscape of cryptocurrency, market developments, and the influence of government policy on blockchain technology. Episodes delve into topics such as Trump's Bitcoin reserve strategy, the implications of crypto-friendly legislation, and the evolving role of crypto lawyers, highlighting the intersection of politics and finance in an ever-changing industry.

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.
What’s money, really, and how does blockchain redefine it? Our co-hosts Nathan and Adrian dive deep with Professor Bill Maurer, a leading anthropologist of finance, to unravel the essence of money from ancient Mesopotamia to Bitcoin. Bill challenges our coin-obsessed mindset, revealing how blockchain’s record-keeping roots could reshape society’s relationships and trust. No jargon, just straight talk on crypto’s sociological spark. Whether you’re new to blockchain or a crypto scholar, this episode will shift your perspective. Produced by Tonal Media.
(00:00) Introduction: Understanding money and crypto
(01:19) Historical perspective on money
(02:28) Explaining blockchain to an alien
(05:38) AI and the future of transactions
(07:59) Bitcoin and the concept of money
(18:48) Decentralization and social trust
(22:46) Conclusion and further reading
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