Crypto's Big Moment, Wrench Attacks, DeepSeek's AI
This week on Unchained: Interviews with Chris Dixon and Jameson Lopp. Plus, new episodes of Bits + Bips and The Chopping Block.
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Chris Dixon on Why We Will Finally See New App Innovation in Crypto
According to a16z crypto’s managing partner Chris Dixon, crypto innovation has been stifled by bad policy, but the tide is turning.
Chris Dixon, founder and managing partner of a16z crypto, joins Unchained to share why he believes crypto innovation is about to explode. From Ethereum’s potential to new crypto legislation, Chris delves into why the industry is poised for a major breakout.
He also discusses why the Biden administration’s “lawfare campaign” led to the memecoin craze, how AI and crypto together could transform technology, and why bad tech policy stifled the industry for years.
Plus, he shares his take on the executive order signed by President Donald Trump and its significance for the industry.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Crypto Kidnappings and Physical Attacks Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Stay Safe
After the shocking kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland, many in crypto are asking: How do you truly secure your assets? Jameson Lopp, co-founder of Casa, gives tips on how to protect yourself from physical and digital threats.
The kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland in France sent shockwaves through the crypto community, raising urgent questions about security for high-profile crypto holders. How do you protect yourself when criminals are willing to go beyond digital attacks and resort to violence?
In this episode of Unchained, Jameson Lopp, co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, speaks about the growing trend of “wrench attacks”—physical assaults aimed at forcing crypto holders to transfer their assets. Lopp explains how these attacks are evolving, what makes someone a target, and which geographies are seeing the most attacks.
Plus, he shares what behaviors put you most at risk, how criminals are getting more organized, and why relying on exchanges for security is not as safe as you think.
If you hold significant crypto wealth, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Bits + Bips: Why Bitcoin Was Strong Amid the DeepSeek Selloff But a Drop May Be Coming
Jim Bianco joins the show to share his take on the ripple effects of DeepSeek, the next steps for the Fed and the role of stablecoins in disrupting TradFi.
From AI shaking up Big Tech to bitcoin’s role in the macro landscape, Jim Bianco delivers insights on the DeepSeek-triggered market selloff, memecoins, and the challenges facing traditional systems. In this episode, the macro strategist shares why DeepSeek’s AI model is reshaping competition, how crypto reserves might evolve, and what happens to MicroStrategy if bitcoin’s price takes a hit. Plus, hear his take on why stablecoins are a threat to banks, and why memecoins could be more than speculation.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.
The Chopping Block: Ethereum’s Civil War, L2 Taxation, and Vitalik’s Milady Moment
Will Ethereum Keep Up? The Rollup Roadmap, Solana’s Growth, and Gensler’s Crypto Exit – The Chopping Block
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, we dive into Ethereum’s growing identity crisis as frustration mounts over the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership, vision, and sluggish innovation. Is Ethereum losing its edge while Solana, Base, and Tron take over? We also break down the Second Foundation drama, discuss Justin Sun’s wild L2 taxation proposal, and debate whether Ethereum needs a CTO-style overhaul to stay competitive. Plus, Vitalik Buterin’s unexpected embrace of the Milady NFT movement and what Gary Gensler’s exit from the SEC means for the future of crypto regulation.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.
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DeepSeek’s Rise Causes Crypto AI Tokens to Fall Harder Than TradFi Stocks
DeepSeek’s newest open-source model causes a large selloff in crypto AI tokens. VCs say this vindicates the decentralized AI strategy.
Trump’s Crypto Project Bought MOVE Tokens as DOGE News Leaked
Trump’s World Liberty Financial scooped up roughly $2 million worth of Movement’s MOVE tokens minutes before a report that the project might be discussing blockchain use with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency team.
Ai16z Is Rebranding as ElizaOS After Request From Venture Firm a16z
The rebrand from ai16z to ElizaOS does not include the creation of new tokens nor the implementation of new changes to the project’s development roadmap, DAO holdings, or governance structure.
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