025: OpenBazaar
Explore the ambitious origins, transformations, and challenges of OpenBazaar, a revolutionary decentralized digital marketplace.
Sep 16, 2023•17 min
Candid Crypto
A podcast for crypto beginners. https://candidcryptopodcast.com
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024: Rug-Pull-a-Palooza
Crypto has always been risky, but recent failures of the most prominent crypto exchanges (FTX) and projects have made everyone aware that it is easy to lose your digital assets. Scams have never been more prevalent in the crypto space, which is why it is necessary to know the playbook of these fraudulent actors. In this episodes, Michael and Liam review the most common crypto scams and how to avoid them.
Dec 19, 2022•14 min
023: DYOR II
DYOR: Dig your own radishes? No! Do your own research. Learn the research process we use, and our fundamental questions. | Useful crypto research sites https://www.coingecko.com/ https://decrypt.co/ https://www.investopedia.com/ https://www.coindesk.com/ Tokenomics https://thecoinperspective.com/ https://coinmarketcap.com/
Oct 25, 2022•13 min
022: The Merge
Michael and Liam review one of the most significant events in crypto for the second episode of season 2. "The Merge" is a game changer for the Ethereum blockchain and the sustainability of crypto. Tune in to learn why "The Merge" was essential for the world's second-largest blockchain, and how Ethereum will never be the same.
Sep 27, 2022•13 min
[Season 2!! E1] Security Tokens and STM with Jason Barraza
We kick off season 2 of Candid Crypto with our first guest, Jason Barraza. In this episode, we discuss Security Tokens, which are tokens could represent ownership of any valuable financial assets like stocks or real estate.
Apr 29, 2022•49 min
Ep 020: Season 1 Wrap Up
A meta episode. We close out our first season and talk about what's coming next for Candid Crypto!
Feb 27, 2022•7 min
Ep 019: Polygon
We talk about our favorite shapes. Just kidding. This Polygon promises the Ethereum you know and love at a fraction of the cost.
Feb 04, 2022•6 min
Ep 018: Polkadot
A protocol that allows arbitrary data to be transferred across any blockchain. We dig into the project, and present an earnest perspective on what it offers.
Jan 28, 2022•9 min
Ep 016: Chainlink
Taking data and putting it on the blockchain.
Oct 08, 2021•6 min
Ep 015: Privacy Coins
The true "digital cash" of the internet. We talk about incentives to use privacy coins, and why they freak some people out.
Sep 10, 2021•6 min
Ep 014: Investing vs Trading
Crypto enthusiasts can be broken down into two categories: Investors, and traders. What's the difference?
Aug 06, 2021•13 min
Ep 013: Mining Pt 2
Liam tackles the technical aspects of mining. What is actually in a block? Sources: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/how-bitcoin-mining-really-works-38563ec38c87/ https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin-mining.asp https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Block
Jul 23, 2021•10 min
Ep 012: Mining
Bitcoin, the rare earth metal of the internet. We talk about crypto mining from a high-level perspective, and share our personal experiences. Why did China ban mining? What does it take to mine?
Jul 09, 2021•19 min
Ep 011: Crazy Crypto Stories Pt. II
Crazy crypto stories is back! Liam and Michael face off in an epic story battle.
Jul 02, 2021•10 min
Ep 010: Wallets
Cryptocurrency wallets. "Not your keys, not your coins".
Jun 25, 2021•11 min
Ep 009: Cardano
The academic blockchain. What's different about Cardano?
Jun 18, 2021•15 min
Ep 008: Basic Attention Token
BAT and brave. How is brave different than other web browsers? Well, you get paid to use it, in crypto! Plus, it blocks ads everywhere.
Jun 11, 2021•12 min
Ep 007: NFTs
How are NTFs currently being used in the real world? What goes into making an NFT? Find out on this week's episode!
Jun 04, 2021•13 min
Ep 006: Stablecoins
The almighty dollar, in digital form. Why use stablecoins over traditional fiat? Who issues these things? Find out in this weeks episode!
May 28, 2021•12 min
Ep 005: Crazy Crypto Stories
Michael shares stories from the crypto world.
May 21, 2021•9 min
Ep 004: Exchanges
Everything exchanges. What is KYC? What makes an exchange centralized vs decentralized?
May 14, 2021•9 min
Ep 003: What is Ethereum?
The computational blockchain. Why is a programmable blockchain important? What's a DAO? Why buy an NFT?
May 07, 2021•32 min
Ep 002: What is Bitcoin?
Who made Bitcoin, how does it work, and what is a blockchain?
Apr 30, 2021•26 min
Ep 1: DYOR (Do your own research)
When it comes to researching cryptocurrency, where do you start? Intro song: Screen Saver by Kevin MacLeod
Apr 23, 2021•7 min
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