The Big Brain Podcast
The Big Brain Podcast
Podcast Description
The Big Brain Podcast features conversations with crypto's most influential thinkers, builders, and traders.
Co-hosted by The Block CEO Larry Cermak and MegaETH CSO Namik Muduroglu, these interviews challenge ideas, dig into mental models, and push guests beyond the headlines.
This show isn't about predicting the future of crypto—it’s about spotlighting the big brains shaping it.
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This podcast delves into various topics surrounding cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the intersection of technology, economics, and culture. Notable episodes include discussions on the evolution of DeFi with Rune Christensen and Guy Young, focusing on its shift toward sustainable models and the economic implications of Bitcoin's future with Haseeb Qureshi and Jordi Alexander.
The Big Brain Podcast features conversations with crypto’s most influential thinkers, builders, and traders.
Co-hosted by The Block CEO Larry Cermak and MegaETH CSO Namik Muduroglu, these interviews challenge ideas, dig into mental models, and push guests beyond the headlines.
This show isn’t about predicting the future of crypto—it’s about spotlighting the big brains shaping it.
In this episode, Paolo Ardoino delves into the factors that contributed to Tether’s USDT becoming the world’s largest stablecoin. Additionally, Ardoino discusses Tether’s strategic investment in AI, energy, biotech, and other industries, showcasing their long-term vision.
OUTLINE:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Paolo’s Background
1:21 Tether’s Path to Success
04:04 Stablecoin Policy
07:23 USDT Adoption in Emerging Markets
12:15 Tether Gold
16:30 Tether & US Hegemony
21:25 Responsible Crypto Education
22:54 Tether Wallet Development Kit
25:00 Chain Preferences
28:52 Tether’s Investment Strategy
45:13 Infinite Money Glitch
SHOW LINKS:
Apple: https://apple.co/43F3vmq
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44NT1lZ
Larry: https://x.com/lawmaster
Namik: https://x.com/NamikMuduroglu
The Block Podcasts: https://x.com/TheBlockPods
GUEST LINKS:
Paolo: https://x.com/paoloardoino
Tether: https://tether.io/
Tether USDT: https://tether.to/
Tether Gold: https://gold.tether.to/
Holepunch: https://holepunch.to/
Keet: https://keet.io/
Wallet Development Kit: https://wallet.tether.io/
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