We have spoken to hundreds of projects over the past seven years. Many of them did not make it through the bear market. But some have not only survived the bear, but they have continued to build and prosper. One such project is the game Upland. Commanding an average of 30,000 daily users, Upland is the most active of the games in the metaverse category and they show no signs of slowing. Today we welcome back Dirk Lueth, CEO of Upland.me, to discuss the latest features of the game, as well as eff...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 719
Well, it’s time to pack it in. The bull run was short-lived and it’s all over. Bitcoin is back down from it’s all-time high and there are those who are questioning if we are even going to see a pre or post-halving run now. After all, if crypto doesn’t just go up all the time, what good is it? Of course, while the price of Bitcoin and other coins are down right now, in all likelihood things are just getting started. We’ve got the latest stories from the crypto world paired with our version of kee...
Mar 20, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 718
For several years, we’ve predicted that a future use case for NFTs is going to be in real estate deeds. The prognostication has become a reality and today we welcome Andrew Zapo from PropyKeys to the show to discuss precisely how you can tokenize a physical address and attach an ownership deed to it. A Dapp build on the Propy network, we explore this current use case for NFTs and demonstrate how you can grab your physical address and put it on blockchain. It’s about to get real with real estate ...
Mar 13, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 717
It seems like a long time ago and just yesterday that Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $69,000. After selling off all the way to $15,000 the road back has been long and perilous. Yet, here we are once again, knocking on the door of a new all-time high. Knock knock. Who’s there? Bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency, nfts and the two baddest hosts in all of cryptodom. This is our Bad News episode #716 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/716 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: A...
Mar 05, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 716
Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. That’s what Robin Hood was known for. Today, it’s what the governments of the world are known for. And Robinhood is an app that allows regular people to buy, sell and trade stocks and cryptocurrencies. The app came upon controversy during the Gamestop debacle, and we are fortunate to have the general manager of crypto at Robinhood with us today to answer the tough questions, and the not-so-tough questions. There’s a slight chance for a Sherwood Fore...
Feb 28, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 715
When you look at the top 100 cryptos on Coingecko, there are a lot of familiar names. We’re all familiar with Bitcoin, Cosmos, Algorand and so many others. But there are others that we’ve never encountered before. And they are in the top 100 for a reason. Today we’re going to pick out a handful of these top 100 tokens that we’ve never heard of and ask the BadCrypto AI bot to inform us so that you can explore these opportunities as well. What coins have been building and may have a bright future?...
Feb 21, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 714
While everyone else is talking about the Chief’s Super Bowl victory, Taylor Swift and Joe Biden’s decreasing ability to form a coherent sentence, we’re here today to discuss something really important… tax time is approaching. Sure, you’d probably rather talk about anything other than this, but understanding the latest changes to the US tax code should be very important to all US citizens. That’s why we are happy to welcome Clinton Donnelly back to the show for his annual update on what you need...
Feb 14, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 713
What if you could get paid to be part of a system that powers decentralized internet access? More than 11,000 people are already taking advantage of PKT, a proof-of-work blockchain built to disrupt and innovate the telecom industry. Today we speak with Josh Berger, founding community member for PKT, so that you learn how to earn PKT from your unused internet on any computer with Internet, anywhere in the world. Let’s stick it to the corporate telecommunications monopoly as we discover more about...
Jan 31, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 711
With Bitcoin ETFs now active, you might be feeling slightly sheepish to ask what exactly is a Bitcoin ETF? No need for you to feel sheepish. We’re going to ask the question for you as we welcome Patrick Doherty to the show. A teacher of digital assets at Cornell Law School, Mr. Daugherty has contributed several books on securities regulation and new financial products. He was with the SEC during the Regan Bush years and helped craft regulations, which are used today to sell tokens and compliance...
Jan 24, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 710
It finally happened. After fifteen years, Bitcoin has finally gone mainstream. And it’s a landmark moment. For better or worse, the SEC approval of ETFs in the United States legitimizes Bitcoin as an investment vehicle, and things are going to get even more interesting in the future. Of course, adoption is happening in other parts of the world as well as Argentina sees its first rental agreement to be paid in Bitcoin. Poland is also lining up to issue crypto regulation. A new device called The R...
Jan 16, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 709
The crypto community is waiting with bated breath as the Bitcoin ETF approvals could be happening within days. The Bitcoin halving is just 100 days away. And the Bitcoin bull cross is about to hit for the first time since 2016. Can AI cure loneliness? And what’s with the latest surge in NFT-based tokens? Are NFTs about to make a comeback? One thing is for sure. You’re going to want to be one of the twenty-four people who get their hands on a special edition Crypto Bull Run 1/1 NFT right away. Wi...
Jan 10, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 708
With ETF approvals coming any day now, the market seems to be reacting positively as Bitcoin has passed $45,000 once again. SBF is being let off the hook by the US government for political donations (shocker) and crypto commercials are once again flooding the airwaves. Jamie Dimon is still a turdbucket, AI makes its crypto predictions and we’ve got an amazing collection of Dragon Bull NFTs which will soon be given away to members of the Bad Crypto Nifty Club. Happy New Year 2024 to all from the ...
Jan 03, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 707
Microstrategy has acquired more Bitcoin, CZ and Satoshi make ridiculous gains in wealth, and Senator Warren continues to demonstrate absolutely no understanding of cryptocurrency. The buzz on pending ETFs continues to drive the marketplace and some are making big bucks on what appears to be Altcoin season. It’s the post-Christmas/pre-New Years in between space as we gear up for what may be the biggest year in crypto yet. Join us as bring you the latest news and some jokes that are sure to be in ...
Dec 28, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 706
Good news for businesses holding crypto as the method of accounting will now be fair value for FASB rules. El Salvador is looking to rake in over $1 Billion in Bitcoin with their new citizenship initiative. Dapps were compromised due to a hack in the Ledger ecosystem. But the most interesting story of the week… at least us, is that there is a rise in nudify AI apps that undress women. We’ve got Crypto, Bitcoin, AI and NFT news for you, if you can handle it. It’s all here on our Bad News episode ...
Dec 16, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 705
I like Bitcoin and I cannot lie. Those others monies can’t deny. When Satoshi walks in with a stack so true A wallet gone to the moon You get sprung And that’s what happening as we look at this weeks big stories in bitcoin, blockchain, AI and NFTs. There’s a lot to discuss cause Bitcoin is back.. And bitcoin got back. Not only is Bitcoin sexy, but we think you’re kinda hot as well. Are we flirting with you? Maybe. Maybe not. But if that’s what it takes to get you stick around for the show, how y...
Dec 06, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 704
CZ settles for $4.3 billion in a plea deal with the SEC, US DOJ seizes a crapton of Tether and Grayscale meets with the SEC regarding ETF. Everywhere you turn the heavy hand of government is rearing its ugly head to squash free enterprise and enslave you, their minions. We are liberty-minded here at the Republic of Bad Cryptopia and believe that the scams, shams and flim-flams need to be exposed. And that’s what we will do as we discuss the most recent Bitcoin, crypto, blockchain, NFT and AI new...
Nov 28, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 703
With less than six months to the Bitcoin halving and near certainty for ETFs rapidly approaching, the crypto world is abuzz with the early phases of a bull market and talks of mainstream adoption. Along with the usual price predictions, the news is packed with names like Solana, Celsius, FTX and Tether. We’re also taking this opportunity to consolidate our shows into one hearty helping of crypto, nfts and AI for your listening pleasure, and so we aren’t spreading ourselves too thin. It’s all goo...
Nov 15, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 702
Seven guilty verdicts for Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitcoin ETFs and a happy recovery in crypto prices are providing the blockchain world with much to discuss. After a couple weeks off, we are back to do the thing where we look at the top stories and say whatever our brains tell us to say. It will be super-interesting because, oh-by-the-way, Travis is transitioning. More about that in this show. There’s no filter, just badness and banter about what’s been going on in our world on our Bad News episode #...
Nov 06, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 701
Time can move very slow when you are in a bear market. Watching your crypto and NFT value drop can be a depressing experience. We’ve survived one bear market and it appears we are going to survive another. Today your favorite #crypto clowns take a look at where we’ve been, what we’ve learned along the way, and discuss where we think this is all going. Be of good cheer! We believe the Bull is almost here. Let’s talk financial mammals and have some fun as we give you our thoughts from inside the b...
Oct 18, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 700
We love hearing peoples’ viewpoints on Bitcoin and what they believe are the most important aspects of crypto. Jameson Lopp is helping as many people as possible understand the importance of self-custody, and providing a way from them to make their Bitcoin as secure as possible. He’s an old-school bitcoiner and a technologist with an epic beard. It’s been a long time since he rocked the mic here in the Republic of Bad Cryptopia, so we’ve got him back today. It’s all Lopp and you can’t stop… list...
Oct 11, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 699
Are there signs of life in the crypto market? Is the bear thinking about going into hibernation so the bull can run once again? Or is this upturn just another headfake. We’ll take a look at the latest news in the Bitcoin and blockchain world to make sense of it all. And we’re going to do it while dealing with the fact that there are less then 7 weeks of shopping days until Christmas. May this coming season find us saying Ho Ho Ho instead of Oh no no on our Bad News episode #698 of the Bad Crypto...
Oct 04, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 698
It’s been almost one year since FTX collapsed and created a horrific ripple effect in the crypto industry. Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zao have become key players in this incident, and a new podcast goes behind the scenes on what exactly took place. With SBF’s trial ramping up as we speak, we are pleased to welcome Tom Wright, one of the creators of the new Crypto Kingpin podcast, to the show to share some insights. Let’s get into it today on episode #697 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show...
Sep 27, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 697
We’ve been talking about The Great Reset for years. Designed to strip normal citizens of power and privacy, the global elite have their eyes set on making themselves Kings and Queens of the modern era. You and I, we are to be serfs. And we shall eat bugs and like it. But if the world were to transition to this final phase of dystopia, how would it take place? A book titled The Great Taking by David Rogers Webb provides scenarios in which it might all unfold. You might say it’s a blueprint for wo...
Sep 13, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 696
Even though Bitcoin is a more efficient payment system, a minority of the world’s population is actually using it to buy and sell. As of today, the asset class is more like the digital gold that we often reference. But we’ve discovered a practical way for you to earn Bitcoin by doing something that you are doing right this second! No, we aren’t referencing those of you listening to this podcast while in the bathroom, but you DO qualify. Instead we are talking about everyone who is listening to t...
Sep 07, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 695
Common sense isn’t all that common. But today we’re going to load up on it with our guest Bruce Fenton. The co-host of The Satoshi Roundtable and founder of multiple financial organizations, Bruce has been in Bitcoin since 2013. He’s got interesting insight into where we’ve been, where we are and where we may be going. It’s an optimistic look at the future with some content that may offend. So what else is new? That’s what we do on this show, so welcome to episode #694 of The Bad Crypto Podcast....
Aug 30, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 694
Imagine paying only 4% taxes to the government for your business income. And now imagine paying zero capital gains taxes for all of your crypto gains. Well, I don't imagine it. I live it legally. Sir Lord Travis is super busy today. So you've got me and my guest, Daven Michaels, here to discuss how the tax situation that I mentioned is real life and how you can surround yourself with high performers that may help set you up for a very profitable future by joining us on the high seas. Ya sound ex...
Aug 16, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 693
With the launch of the world wide web, people and businesses have connected like never before. Evolving technologies such as ai and blockchain have advanced our ability to get stuff done faster and more efficiently. The complexities and challenges of governance have become more dramatic over time. But since the standards board agreed on our current hypertext protocol for internet data, we’ve not seen a major advancement in online technology… until now. The spatial web is at our doorstep and it i...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 692
When most of us interact with blockchain technology, we are experiencing the end-user product. But the smart contracts that run these projects are a bit more complicated. Akin to code, smart contracts require specific programming language to make them do the things they do. What if it wasn’t that difficult to create a smart contract? What if you could write one with plain english? Today we welcome Henning Deidrich to the show to discuss how Lexon solves this problem. The first architect of IBM's...
Aug 02, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 691
We have been broadcasting for six years at The Bad Crypto Podcast. We have interviewed many of the big names in the space, attended events all over the world, and have shared the journey with YOU. In today's show, we sit around and chat about our crypto journey. Come listen and relive the highlights. Catch our Best of Bad Crypto Interviews here: https://badco.in/bestof Show notes for this episode: https://badco.in/690 Join The Bad Crypto Nifty Club at Uncut.FM to get your FREE commemorative Bitc...
Jul 26, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 690
In our last episode we shared news of Google’s new Quantum computer, which raised all kinds of questions about breaking Bitcoin’s cryptographic code. While we were able to speculate a bit about what that means, we decided to invite a quantum physicist to the show to provide deeper insight. And to make it even more interesting, he’s got a thick french accent. So bonjour mes amis and bienvenue a episode #689 of Le Podcast de Bad Crypto. Oh ho ho! Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/689 SUBSCRIBE, ...
Jul 19, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 689
