Michael Hearne – Uncensored Crypto
The greatest technological transformation since the advent of the Internet is here. The blockchain promises to disrupt everything from how we work, vote, earn, and invest, to how we communicate, and play. Yet, most people are unaware of the transformation taking place on a global scale.
The Uncensored Crypto podcast changes that, delivering straight talk about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Web3, the blockchain, DeFi, NFTs and more. Host Michael Hearne interviews the disruptors at the forefront of the crypto revolution who are shaping our economic, financial, and political future.
You’ll hear them chat openly about their successes, failures and wealth building strategies. With their help, you can harness the power of crypto and the blockchain to change your life and help transform the world.
What You’ll Learn In Uncensored Crypto?
EP01: Commodore and Michael Discuss the Future of DAOs
Commodore discusses DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) along with some of the challenges DAOs are facing, why onboarding matters and how Krause House plans to disrupt ownership in the NBA while building a solid reputation focused on community.
In this podcast episode, we share:
The growing community around social DAOs
What a seed club is and challenges Kraus House has faced
The value of creating a simplified, sequential onboarding experience
Attracting quality members that can help scale to the next level
Creating more access and opportunity for fans and players in NBA ownership
Playing the long game in the crypto ecosystem and building sustainability
Kraus House’s multi-phase approach:Build community around a shared vision
Build a strong reputation in ownership
Build a Treasury
Potential of helping the people of New Orleans own the New Orleans Pelicans
Core team of core contributors and establishing an alumni network
Different opportunities to build engagement in sports through DAOs, NFTs and technology
EP02: Crypto 101 with Bryce Paul
Bryce Paul discusses altcoin season, Polkadot Network, futures contracts and tips for crypto investing.
In this podcast episode, we share:
Bryce’s take on the “Up-tober” market
Transitioning from bitcoin to altcoin season
Bitcoin ETF launch vs. Ethereum ETF
Details about the Polkadot Network and parachains launch
Adding more liquidity and efficiency to tangible assets
How futures contracts work and how they help hedge your portfolio
Fidelity’s recent meeting with the SEC and what it could mean for futures contracts
Global movement of decentralizing banking and finance
Feeling the supply chain shift and why it’s always a good time to dollar cost average into Bitcoin or Ethereum
Understanding your value in US dollars vs. BTC
EP03: What’s in Store for Crypto Mining with Alex Brammer
Alex Brammer of Luxor Technologies breaks down Bitcoin mining and the future of Ethereum mining, options for retail investors in the crypto mining space and why securing the Bitcoin network is critical to our financial future.
In this podcast episode, we share:
Growing popularity of Bitcoin and the evolution of the mining space
Challenges around financing in the role of ASIC
Consolidation of the hash rate and resiliency of the Bitcoin network
How the new Bitcoin futures ETF will affect mining
Alex’s thoughts around Ethereum and proof of stake system vs. proof of work system
Opportunities for retail investors in syndicated investment vehicles and options for investing in mining
What the infrastructure for mining entails and the concept of Bitcoin as a global reserve currency
Decentralization vs. centralization and authoritarianism vs. individual sovereignty
Securing the Bitcoin network and creating hope for the future
EP04: Bitcoin Mining with Fred Thiel
Fred Thiel dives into Bitcoin mining and infrastructure, how Bitcoin compares to the Internet boom of the 90’s and advice for entrepreneurs ready to join the rapidly growing Bitcoin ecosystem.
In this podcast episode, we share:
How Bitcoin’s price interacts with the profitability of mining
What it looks like to only pay for Bitcoin miners vs. infrastructure
Forming partnerships and the long term outlook for Bitcoin mining
Bitcoin’s role in Web 3.0 and the impact on miners
Marathon Digital Holding’s immediate and long term mining plans
Using NFTs and Oracles to achieve 100% objectivity in data
Advice for entrepreneurs or startups interested in DAOs or the Bitcoin ecosystem
Impact of regulation and why Fred believes the Bitcoin blockchain provides more security and stability
Exciting developments in the blockchain market around identity and healthcare data
EP05: A broad conversation with crypto visionary Spencer Marr
Spencer Marr from Sangha Systems is on the show today to chat about his expanding Bitcoin mining operation, the future of green energy in building cities, how Bitcoin can be a common ground between the political right and left, and more!
In this podcast episode, we share:
An exciting upcoming joint venture at Sangha Systems’ new Bitcoin mining facility that’s going to allow them to execute their bold vision.
How the company got started and how they’ve been growing extremely fast.
Other forward-thinking projects on the company’s property that could reshape society in greener and more sustainable ways.
Some of the concepts that will be fleshed out in their White Paper.
The politics surrounding Bitcoin and how it has the potential to synthesize the best of both capitalism and socialism.
All of the new miners they’ve recently received and how more keep coming in.
Why more people should give entrepreneurship a try.
Some advice from Spencer for would-be entrepreneurs who are currently feeling lost.
EP06: Conversation with serial entrepreneur and crypto visionary Jesse Proudman Jesse Proudman
sheds light on robo-advisory and how Makara is working to make the cryptocurrency market more accessible to those ready to invest.
In this podcast episode, we share:
Jesse’s background and first exposure to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
What led Jesse to leave IBM and start Strix Leviathan, a crypto hedge fund
Making crypto investing more accessible and what it means to be a robo-advisor
Asset baskets and why education about crypto is a big part of the Makara platform
Different types of baskets and a custodian’s process of analysis and evaluation
Metaverse possibilities and understanding the crypto market
2 reasons the crypto market is running hot
EP07: Tatiana Moroz discusses her groundbreaking launch of the Tatiana coin and what inspired it
Tatiana Moroz explains how and why she launched her own artist coin, why she’s turned away from politics and the power of cryptocurrency to change the world.
In this podcast episode, we share:
Tatiana’s background and early introduction to Bitcoin
What Tatiana Coin is and when it launched
Tatiana’s goal of creating an ecosystem with and for her fans
The purpose of artist coins and how the NFT space and tokenization methods have developed
What disillusioned Tatiana about politics in the US
The power of cryptocurrency to change the world without firing a single shot
What Tatiana’s excited about in the broader crypto ecosystem
How Tatiana feels about returning sovereignty to individuals and her concern about censorship
Tatiana’s current passion projects involving music, podcasts and cryptocurrency
EP08: Mance Harmon, CEO and Co-founder at Hedera Hashgraph speaks with Michael about the evolution of HashgraphMance Harmon shares behind the scenes insight of Hedera Hashgraph, the unique algorithm that sets them apart and how tokens will change the world as we know it.
In this podcast episode, we share:
Mance’s transition from rural Mississippi, to machine learning in the Air Force, to the startup world
Understanding the value of decentralization and consensus algorithm
Blockchain vs. public distributed ledger technology
Notable use cases of general purpose public network
Why retailers love Hedera
What a tokenized world means for the future of finance, supply chain and manufacturing
How Hedera integrates with other infrastructure providers in the ecosystem
Hedera’s focus of trading carbon credits, renewable energy credits and sets
The role DFY will have on consumers and the banking industry
Predictions about the future of the crypto marketplace
EP09: Michael interviews Chris Adams about Dreamr, an ecosystem of social networking and financial tools designed specifically to make practical the pursuit of our biggest dreams.
Chris Adams breaks down how Dreamr’s platform is helping dreams come true, and even gives a sneak peek to what’s next for the Dreamr ecosystem.
In this podcast episode, we share:
How Dreamr is designed to help people chase their dreams
Inspirational dreams that Dreamr has helped launch
Creating a home for heart-based ventures with a focus on building community
Why decentralization is vital to Dreamr’s success
Details about the Dreamr app and plans for tokenized crowdfunding
Dreamr’s platform governance and community proposal process
Power of economic models and making “dream to earn” real
Maintaining integrity and helping others pursue their dream in the growing crypto space
EP10: A discussion with Nikoline Arns, Co-founder at DoinGud
Nikoline Arns explains the power of connection, benefits of sociocracy and DoinGud’s mission to bring people together for greater social impact…
In this podcast episode, we share:
Building a platform dedicated to connecting creators and social organizations who want to do good together
Focusing on core values of decentralization and working with people digitally vs. working with people locally
Examples of projects Nikoline is involved in
What sociocracy is and is not and the potential pay it can provide
Exciting possibilities of NFTs and the unique value it brings
Introducing social organizations to a new way of philanthropy
