Episodes

  • Crypto VC Is Not The Problem | The Breakdown

    Crypto VC Is Not The Problem | The Breakdown
    Mar 3 2026
    Are retail investors just exit liquidity? We unpack the token premium, forced price discovery, and what Ethereum and Tron data reveals about when fundamentals actually matter. Featuring insights from Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Haseeb: https://x.com/hosseeb Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Nexo is the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your crypto, borrow against it without selling, and trade a range of assets. Now available in the U.S with 30 days of exclusive privileges. Get started at https://nexo.com/breakdown __ Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Premium Economy (03:21) Same, But Different (04:59) Nexo Ad (05:27) DAS Promo (06:20) Price Is Like An Onion (11:18) Nexo Ad (12:07) Interview with Haseeb Qureshi - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    31 mins
  • Is Crypto Becoming Fintech? | Nick Almond

    Is Crypto Becoming Fintech? | Nick Almond
    Feb 26 2026
    Crypto and fintech are converging. But who captures the value? Nick Almond on stablecoins, DAOs, and the future of capital formation. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Nick: https://x.com/DrNickA Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:07) FinTech vs Crypto Today (03:28) Banks Onramps and Walled Gardens (07:53) Where Value Accrues Onchain (16:47) DAS PROMO (17:39) Where Value Accrues Onchain (Con’t) (25:02) Tokens Culture and Market Outlook - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    33 mins
  • Fintech Might Absorb Crypto | The Breakdown

    Fintech Might Absorb Crypto | The Breakdown
    Feb 24 2026
    With no clear external enemy left, crypto may be facing its next antagonist: fintech. This episode explores whether crypto is winning — or being domesticated. Plus, a conversation with Nick Almond. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Nick: https://x.com/DrNickA Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro (01:42) The Birth of TradFintech (05:04) Make Way, Crypto Natives (08:55) Rising Tides (10:40) DAS Promo (11:30) Interview with Nick Almond - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    24 mins
  • Crypto Can Build The Agent Economy | The Breakdown

    Crypto Can Build The Agent Economy | The Breakdown
    Feb 19 2026
    Daniel Shapiro joins to break down why AI and crypto may be destined to converge — from agent payments and identity to privacy, data markets, and the next big investable primitive. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Daniel: https://x.com/_dshap Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:17) Can AI Be Crypto’s Lifeline? (02:43) AI-Native Payments (06:35) Agents as the New Target Customer (10:54) Agent Trading and Security Concerns (13:00) Consumer vs Enterprise (16:14) DAS Promo (17:03) Will Crypto and AI Merge? (21:40) Tokens in the AI x Crypto Stack - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    28 mins
  • Crypto, AI and the Permanent Underclass | The Breakdown

    Crypto, AI and the Permanent Underclass | The Breakdown
    Feb 17 2026
    Some worry that AI could create a permanent underclass. Can crypto’s next primitive change that — or will value accrue elsewhere? Plus, insight from Daniel Shapiro, Blockworks Research analyst Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Daniel: https://x.com/_dshap Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:45) Primitive Technology (04:39) More than Picks and Shovels (09:30) DAS Promo (10:15) Accruel World - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    27 mins
  • Crypto Can’t Accept That It’s a Subculture | The Breakdown | Full Interview

    Crypto Can’t Accept That It’s a Subculture | The Breakdown | Full Interview
    Feb 12 2026
    Paul Dylan-Ennis joins David Canellis to discuss decentralization theater, public goods, and the growing tension between crypto’s ideological roots and market-driven reality. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Paul: https://x.com/post_polar_ Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (02:04) Token Economy and WEF Essay Comparison (08:15) The Gap Between Usage and Price (17:45) Public Goods and Market Incentives (26:57) Future of Crypto and Final Thoughts - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    36 mins
  • Crypto’s Ownership Problem | The Breakdown

    Crypto’s Ownership Problem | The Breakdown
    Feb 10 2026
    What does it actually mean to “own” a token? As regulation catches up, the token economy may be facing its biggest identity crisis yet. Plus, a conversation with Paul Dylan-Ennis. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Paul: https://x.com/post_polar_ Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ — Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:57) You Will Eat The Bugs (03:18) Ownership Vs Access (06:23) Regulatory Arbitrage (08:55) DAS Promo (09:44) The Triangle of Decentralization (15:37) Onchain-Offchain Symmetry (17:14) Interview with Paul Dylan-Ennis - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    27 mins
  • The Myth of the “Most Used” Blockchain | The Breakdown

    The Myth of the “Most Used” Blockchain | The Breakdown
    Feb 5 2026
    The race to be the “most used blockchain” misses the point. This episode examines the metrics behind Solana vs Ethereum — and why usage, revenue, and adoption are being misunderstood — followed by a discussion with Nick Almond on where these networks are actually headed. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Nick: https://x.com/DrNickA Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro - The Fight Over ‘Real’ Crypto Metrics (1:43) Ethereum By The Numbers (3:56) Is Solana The ‘Most Used Chain?’ (6:09) Why No Single Chain Can Win Everything (11:47) Different Chains, Different Jobs (14:00) Interview with Nick Almond - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    24 mins